December 8, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
John Metchie III is getting an increased look in this offense down the stretch of the season. Over the last three games, Metchie has seen seven or more targets in each contest. The 25-year-old has also played 82 percent or more of the offensive snaps in four straight games since being acquired via trade. The Jets are without
Garrett Wilson (knee), potentially for the rest of the year, and someone has to catch passes for Gang Green. Metchie is seeing a ton of the field, although he's still inconsistent for fantasy purposes in a Jets offense that could be forced to start
Brady Cook. He has been held under 35 receiving yards in each of his last two games. The Jets haven't been afraid to target him in the passing game, which should count for something. Metchie could be a possible waiver-wire addition as a boom-or-bust option for Week 15 in a matchup against the first-place Jacksonville Jaguars.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 8, 2025
Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver
Pat Bryant has been able to put himself on the fantasy radar over the last few weeks with increased involvement in the passing game. Bryant was a non-factor in fantasy football leagues until his five-catch performance in Week 11. After that, Bryant has finished with seven receptions for 74 yards over his last two games. The rookie wideout has been the second-best wideout lately behind
Courtland Sutton. His recent performances should be enough to put Bryant on the fantasy radar as a WR4/flex option in Week 15 when the Broncos host the Green Bay Packers. Both Sutton and
Troy Franklin figure to be involved as well, but Bryant has done enough to earn consideration off the waiver wire for WR depth going into the fantasy playoffs.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 8, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Brevin Jordan (knee) agreed on a one-year extension with the organization on Monday. Jordan has been sidelined all season due to a torn ACL that he suffered in August. The 25-year-old was set to become a free agent after the season, but he will stick around in Houston for at least one more season. Clearly, the Texans view Jordan as part of their future on offense. During his last healthy season, he finished with 17 receptions for a career-high 219 yards with two touchdowns in 2023. The Texans don't have a ton of viable options at tight end outside of
Dalton Schultz. Jordan could have a path to being a solid contributor in Houston next season, but he'll still be off the fantasy radar in most redraft leagues next fall.
--Andy WebbSource: Jeremy Fowler
December 8, 2025
Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Jalen Coker missed the first six weeks of the season due to an injury. Once he returned, Coker was quiet on the field during his first few games. The 24-year-old has picked up his play lately, which could make him an intriguing waiver-wire option coming out of Carolina's Week 14 bye week. Over the last three games, Coker has recorded 11 receptions for 158 yards and one touchdown. Coker appears to be gaining more trust after seeing a season-high six targets in the Week 13 upset win over the Los Angeles Rams. He has put himself on the fantasy radar and could be worth snagging in deep leagues ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the division-rival New Orleans Saints.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 8, 2025
Seattle Seahawks tight end
AJ Barner has been pretty inconsistent this year, but that could change soon. Barner has been splitting up the tight end reps with rookie
Elijah Arroyo (knee), who went down during the Week 14 victory over the Atlanta Falcons with a knee injury that could cause him to miss time. Barner figures to see an expanded role if Arroyo is forced to miss additional time. The 23-year-old hasn't been an ideal fantasy option lately, with 35 receiving yards or fewer in each of his last three games. Barner could see a few more targets coming his way, assuming Arroyo is unable to play against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15. Barner is someone worth monitoring on the waiver wire in deep leagues this week and will have more TE2 streaming appeal if Arroyo is out.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 8, 2025
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback
Riley Leonard (knee) is dealing with a strained right-knee ligament and is "week-to-week," a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Colts are unsure if Leonard will be able to play in Seattle against the Seahawks in Week 15 on Sunday. Leonard was forced into action in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after starter
Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon. With
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) still on Injured Reserve and potentially unable to play the rest of the year, Indy would be down to
Brett Rypien at the QB position if Leonard is unable to play this weekend. The Colts reportedly will work out 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers, who last played in 2020, on Tuesday. Regardless of who is starting under center for the Colts the rest of the way, it's going to be a major fantasy downgrade for all of Indy's offensive skill players, namely star running back
Jonathan Taylor.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
December 8, 2025
The NFL announced on Monday that it will flex the New England Patriots versus Baltimore Ravens Week 16 contest to the Sunday night slot, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins were originally scheduled for the Sunday night primetime game in Week 16, but they will be replaced with both teams currently outside the playoff picture in the AFC. The Patriots are currently the No. 2 seed in the conference with an 11-2 record, while the Ravens are currently on the outside looking in with the No. 9 spot at 6-7 following their Week 14 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. New England is pretty much a lock to make the postseason at this point, but Baltimore will be fighting for its playoff life over the final four regular-season games in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
December 8, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) is officially active to take on the visiting Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, according to Eric Smith of Chargers.com. This will be Hampton's first game since fracturing his left ankle in Week 5. The 22-year-old should be L.A.'s lead back by season's end, but in his first game back on Monday in a poor matchup for fantasy purposes, the North Carolina product will be more of an RB3/flex for fantasy managers as he shares the backfield with
Kimani Vidal. Before his ankle injury, Hampton had taken over as the Chargers' lead back following
Najee Harris' (Achilles) season-ending injury early in the year. He had a healthy 4.8 yards per carry for 314 yards and two rushing touchdowns on 66 carries. Hampton should not be available on the waiver wire in any fantasy leagues now that he's back.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chargers.com - Eric Smith
December 8, 2025
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Rashid Shaheed turned in his first fantasy-relevant performance as a member of the Seahawks in Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons. Shaheed did most of his damage on a punt return for a touchdown. However, it was his four receptions on five targets that were encouraging. Most importantly, Shaheed's targets were far more downfield than they have been since he joined the Seahawks. He recorded 67 receiving yards on his four catches. Fantasy managers will not be able to count on a weekly punt return for a touchdown from Shaheed, but if his targets and route participation can continue to improve, he could end up being a solid add for the fantasy football playoffs. Shaheed should not be started in Week 15; however, he should be rostered in case his involvement in the offense continues to improve. With the stretch run of the NFL season upon us, it would behoove the Seahawks to get Shaheed more involved.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: Brady Henderson
December 8, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert (hand) is officially active for Monday night's contest against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium, according to Eric Smith of Chargers.com. Herbert was listed as questionable after breaking his left (non-throwing) hand in last Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The 27-year-old signal-caller had surgery last Monday and will wear a protective glove on his surgically repaired left hand while likely taking the majority of the snaps against Philly out of the shotgun formation. Herbert has been a top-10 QB in fantasy points per game (22.3) this year, but he has a porous offensive line in front of him that could get exposed in primetime against a stout Eagles defensive line. The Eagles have allowed the fewest passing touchdowns to opposing QBs this year, too, making this a pretty difficult matchup for Herbert in his first game following hand surgery.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chargers.com - Eric Smith
December 8, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts are planning to bring potential Hall of Fame quarterback Philip Rivers in on Tuesday to work him out to see if he will join their practice squad, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Starting quarterback
Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rookie
Riley Leonard was forced into action with Jones out, but he also suffered a knee injury that will put him in danger of missing the Week 15 contest against the Seahawks in Seattle. Former first-rounder
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) is still on Injured Reserve and may not even be an option to play again in 2025. Currently,
Brett Rypien is the only other QB on the Colts' roster, so they are desperately searching for other options in case Leonard is unable to play this weekend. Rivers is 44 and last played in 2020 with the Colts, completing 68% of his passes for 4,169 yards, 24 TDs, and 11 interceptions in 16 games. If Rivers signs this week, it's unclear if he'd be a realistic option to start for Indy in Seattle.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
December 8, 2025
Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end
Elijah Arroyo (knee) could miss the Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday after injuring his knee in Sunday's blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. "This week's probably in jeopardy for him," head coach Mike Macdonald said. The 22-year-old second-rounder out of Miami was unable to haul in his only target against Atlanta before leaving the game. Arroyo has pretty much only been stash-worthy in dynasty/keeper fantasy leagues this year, as he has only 15 catches for 179 yards and one touchdown on 26 targets in his first 13 NFL games. If Arroyo cannot play in a solid matchup against Indy this weekend, fellow TE
AJ Barner will have more streaming value as Seattle's top pass-catching tight end in Week 15.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
December 8, 2025
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul to their practice squad on Monday, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Pierre-Paul last played in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints in 2023, recording only two tackles (one solo) in three games. The three-time Pro Bowler was the 15th overall pick by the New York Giants in 2010 out of South Florida. The 36-year-old spent the first eight years of his NFL career with the G-Men before playing with the Buccaneers from 2018-21. JPP has 94.5 career sacks and 631 tackles (456 solo) in his 14 NFL seasons. If Pierre-Paul makes it up to Tampa's 53-man active roster for the remainder of the 2025 season, he'll almost certainly be in a rotational role for the Bucs' defense.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
December 8, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said that he didn't have an update on Monday on quarterback
Geno Smith's right-shoulder injury that he suffered in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. "I won't know for a couple of days," Carroll said. Smith injured his fingers and shoulder in Week 14, but it was his right-shoulder injury that knocked him out of the game in the second half, and he never returned. The 35-year-old apparently avoided serious damage to his throwing shoulder, but the lack of an update suggests Smith's availability for Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles is up in the air. At this point, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the struggling Raiders give backup
Kenny Pickett his first start of the year against his former team. Smith has been a bust in his first year in Vegas, completing 67% of his passes for 2,648 yards and 16 touchdowns. He leads the league in interceptions (16) and sacks taken (49).
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
December 8, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert (hand) is expected to start on Monday night against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium, a source told Omar Ruiz of NFL Network. Herbert, who had been listed as questionable after breaking his left hand last Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, is wearing a padded glove on his surgically repaired non-throwing hand. The 27-year-old will be active on Monday night, but he might take most, if not all, of the snaps out of the shotgun formation to protect his hand. While his surgically repaired hand won't be a factor in Herbert throwing the football, this is a matchup for fantasy managers to shy away from this week in single-QB leagues. Philly's defense could get plenty of pressure on Herbert, even without star defensive tackle Jalen Carter (shoulder), and they've allowed the fewest passing TDs (12) to QBs this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Omar Ruiz
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