November 26, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks winger Andre Burakovsky (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt against the Minnesota Wild. He has missed two games due to an undisclosed health issue. Burakovsky has become one of Chicago's best players this season, notching 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) in 18 outings. If he returns, Burakovsky is expected to play alongside Connor Bedard and Ryan Greene on the first line and will join the first power-play unit. Burakovsky has been limited to one assist in his last three appearances, but he was red-hot earlier this month, producing four multi-point performances over a seven-game stretch.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 26, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) said he was dealing with a fractured ankle, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Hampton also said he feels "amazing" and is hoping to be a full-go once he's activated from Injured Reserve. The 22-year-old Ohio State product fractured his ankle in Week 5 and has been out since, but he returned to a limited practice on Wednesday and has a shot to play this Sunday versus the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman hinted this week that Hampton could be in a timeshare with
Kimani Vidal upon his return, which somewhat clouds his fantasy value upon his return. Hampton showed just before his ankle fracture that he's capable of RB1 upside with a heavy workload, but fantasy managers may want to temper expectations initially if L.A. looks to ease him back into the fold.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
November 26, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies center
Zach Edey (illness) will play on Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans. He logged only six minutes in Monday's loss to the Denver Nuggets because of a migraine headache and was listed as questionable heading into this one. Luckily, the 23-year-old will be on the floor. Edey is still working his way back after sitting out to begin the 2025 campaign, averaging 10.2 points, 7.6 points, 1.6 blocks, and 1.0 steals. However, he's still worth a start in nearly all formats.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Grizzlies PR
November 26, 2025
Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen (suspension) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. The Finnish superstar didn't play in Tuesday's win over the Edmonton Oilers due to an automatic suspension he received for having two game misconduct penalties in three contests. Rantanen is poised to land back on the first line, joining Jamie Benn and Wyatt Johnson, who exploded for four points in Tuesday's 8-3 victory. In his last appearance, Rantanen saw a five-game point streak end. The Calgary Flames became only the fourth team this season to keep Rantanen off the score sheet. He has amassed 28 points (10 goals, 18 assists) in 22 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 26, 2025
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton isn't ruling out a potential return from running back
J.K. Dobbins (foot) later in the year, according to Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post. Dobbins was previously ruled out for the rest of the season due to a foot injury, but if the Broncos make a deep postseason run, Dobbins might be able to return. For fantasy football purposes, managers in single-year leagues can dump Dobbins to the waiver wire if they haven't already done so, since he won't be able to help them before the end of the year. Denver will move forward with rookie second-rounder
RJ Harvey as their primary backfield option with Dobbins out, but
Jaleel McLaughlin and
Tyler Badie will also be involved in change-of-pace roles. Harvey will have RB2 upside the rest of the way, while McLaughlin and Badie are simply bench stashes in deeper fantasy leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Denver Post - Parker Gabriel
November 26, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (illness) is cleared to suit up for Wednesday's meeting with Minnesota. He was listed as questionable because of an illness. However, after going through pre-game warmups, he feels well enough to play. It's unknown how sick he is, so there's a chance he may sit more than usual. Still, SGA should be featured in all fantasy lineups.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Brandon Rahbar
November 26, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (wrist) will return to action on Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators. The Golden Knights captain has been on Injured Reserve since Oct. 20 with a wrist injury. Injuries have gone hand in hand with Stone for several years, but he is typically very productive when in the lineup. This season, Stone has recorded 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in six appearances. He was part of Vegas' red-hot first line at the start of the year but will re-enter the lineup on the third line. However, Stone will be inserted straight back on the power play, replacing Braeden Bowman. The 22-year-old rookie will still have fantasy value, as he will remain on the first line and skate with the second power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 26, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (hip) will play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Jovic has missed four straight games due to a hip impingement. The 22-year-old was averaging 21.4 minutes per contest across 14 games. However, he will likely see fewer minutes than he did before his setback, as
Kel'el Ware and
Bam Adebayo have formed a productive frontcourt duo in his absence.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 26, 2025
Free-agent right-hander
Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed on a seven-year, $210 million deal on Wednesday, pending a physical, sources tell Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. The defending American League champions take one of the best starting arms off the open market a day before Thanksgiving. Cease will join an already strong rotation in Toronto that includes
Kevin Gausman,
Trey Yesavage,
Shane Bieber, and
Jose Berrios. The 29-year-old has five straight seasons with 200 strikeouts, but he's coming off a disappointing final season with the San Diego Padres in 2025, in which he went 8-12 with a 4.55 ERA (3.56 FIP), 1.33 WHIP, and 215:71 K:BB in 168 innings over 32 regular-season starts. His 71 free passes were one of the highest marks in baseball. Cease remains an elite strikeout artist who has been durable in his career, but he'll be a risk-reward for both Toronto and fantasy managers going into 2026 in the American League East.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
November 26, 2025
Tennessee Titans tight end
Chig Okonkwo (foot) finds himself on the injury report yet again in Week 13, and he was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco. Okonkwo shouldn't have any problem playing through his foot injury this weekend against the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars unless he suffers a setback in practice on Thursday or Friday. The 26-year-old is still looking for his first touchdown of the 2025 season and has not had much fantasy upside in one of the worst offenses in football while sharing targets with rookie TE
Gunnar Helm. Okonkwo has gone over 50 receiving yards in a game this year just three times in 11 games, although two of those instances have come in the last four games. Okonkwo will have less appeal as a TE2 streamer in fantasy football in Week 13 if rookie receiver
Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) is able to return.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
November 26, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (groin) will play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. A groin issue kept Powell out of action on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
Andrew Wiggins (hip) is also set to return after a three-game absence. Powell's move to Miami has worked out well for him, as the former Clipper is averaging a career-high 25.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals. However, it will be interesting to see how well Powell meshes with
Tyler Herro, who made his season debut on Monday against Dallas, scoring 24 points in 29 minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 26, 2025
Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver
Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) was listed as limited in the team's practice on Wednesday as he continues to battle through a hamstring injury, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. While it's unknown if Ayomanor will be able to return in a Week 13 divisional matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday, he's on the right track with a limited practice on Wednesday. The 22-year-old pass-catcher was unable to play in the Week 12 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, which allowed fellow rookie
Chimere Dike to work as Tennessee's WR1. Remember, veteran
Calvin Ridley (leg) is out for the year with a broken fibula. If the fourth-round rookie gets cleared to return this weekend, he'll be in play as a WR4/flex in deeper fantasy football leagues. Through his first 10 NFL games, Ayomanor has 28 receptions on 59 targets for 334 yards and two touchdowns.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
November 26, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
George Pickens (knee, calf) was listed on the injury report this week with knee and calf injuries. He doesn't carry an injury designation and will suit up on Thanksgiving against the Kansas City Chiefs. Pickens has been phenomenal for the Cowboys this season and has averaged 29.5 half-PPR fantasy points over his last two games. The 24-year-old is currently the WR2 in all of fantasy football and should look to have another monster-like performance against the Chiefs this week. The Chiefs aren't an easy matchup, as they have allowed only around 195 passing yards per game this season. However, with his recent production and this matchup being the highest implied scoring total of the week (52.5), Pickens should be viewed as a WR1 again this week. RotoBaller currently has Pickens as the 7th-ranked wide receiver for Week 13.
--Chris MooreSource: RotoBaller
November 26, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (adductor) won't play on Wednesday against Miami. He's missed the last three games with a left adductor strain. While it appeared there was a chance the multi-time All-Star would be back for this one, fantasy managers will need to wait a little longer. His next chance to suit up will be on Friday versus the New York Knicks at MSG. In the meantime,
Ryan Rollins,
Kyle Kuzma, and
Bobby Portis are the favorites to lead the way offensively.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Eric Nehm
November 26, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (hip) is available to suit up for Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He has missed three games due to a left hip flexor strain but has been cleared to play.
Norman Powell (groin) will also return to the lineup for this evening's tilt. Wiggins is averaging 16.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.1 steals in 33.1 minutes per contest this season and could provide plenty of fantasy production in his return.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 26, 2025
Washington Commanders running back
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (illness) missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness, according to The Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala. Rodriguez's status for the Sunday night primetime game against the visiting Denver Broncos in Week 13 is worth monitoring, but the 25-year-old should be cleared by then. In recent weeks, C-Rod has taken over early-down duties in Washington's backfield from struggling rookie
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, while
Jeremy McNichols continues to be the team's primary pass-catching back. Rodriguez should be good to go against Denver, but his fantasy stock is trending down this week in a bad matchup with backup quarterback
Marcus Mariota set to make another start. The Broncos' strong defense has allowed the third-fewest rushing yards per game (88.5) in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Washington Post - Nicki Jhabvala
November 26, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (illness) is currently questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Minnesota. Fantasy managers should already be planning for his absence. However, it's not a lock he'll be sidelined, with SGA planning to warm up to see how he feels. If Gilgeous-Alexander isn't available, it will be all hands on deck, although
Chet Holmgren,
Cason Wallace, and
Ajay Mitchell may benefit the most offensively.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Andrew Schlect
November 26, 2025
Washington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels (elbow) was listed as limited in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. Daniels will most likely be officially ruled out for Week 13 against the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football, but there's a chance he'll return in Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings if he continues to make progress. The 24-year-old second-year signal-caller has not played since suffering a gruesome dislocated left (non-throwing) elbow in the Week 9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the Commanders have lost six straight games to put them well out of playoff contention, it sounds as though Daniels will return when he's cleared in December. The former second overall pick also missed a few games early in the season with a knee injury. In his six games, Daniels has thrown for 1,184 yards, eight touchdowns, and two interceptions.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Washington Post - Nicki Jhabvala
November 26, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) said that he plans to return and play on Sunday Night Football in Week 13 against the visiting Denver Broncos for the first time in a month, according to ESPN's John Keim. McLaurin has played just once since Week 3 and has missed the last three contests due to a lingering right-quad injury. He played in a Week 8 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs but aggravated the injury. The 30-year-old is feeling better coming out of the team's bye week, though, and he was limited in practice on Wednesday. In addition to McLaurin, the team could get
Noah Brown (groin, knee) back from Injured Reserve in Week 13. McLaurin and Brown have played just two games together this year. McLaurin's fantasy managers have to be happy with this news, but he could easily disappoint in his first game back if he's active while potentially seeing fewer snaps against an elite Broncos defense that is expected to get All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain (pectoral) back from injury.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - John Keim
November 26, 2025
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (ankle) upgraded to a full practice on Wednesday and has been removed from the final injury report in Week 13, according to Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun. Bateman will put an end to his two-game absence due to an ankle sprain and will play against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving Day on Thursday night. The matchup against Cincy's porous defense is an excellent one for Bateman to return to, but he may not be able to take advantage of it. The 25-year-old is having another disappointing season for fantasy football purposes, having caught just 16 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns on 32 targets through nine games. At best, fantasy managers should consider Bateman to be a low-upside WR5/flex in deeper leagues in his return to Baltimore's lineup.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Baltimore Sun - Jonas Shaffer
November 26, 2025
Miami Heat shooting guard
Dru Smith (hip) is set to suit up against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Smith has been dealing with a left hip contusion, but he has yet to miss a game this season. The 27-year-old is averaging 6.3 points, 3.0 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 16.8 minutes across 18 games. He will continue to have a limited role in the Heat's rotation and will likely not factor in fantasy basketball this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 26, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) was limited in his return to practice on Wednesday, per AZCardinals.com's Darren Urban. Harrison had an appendectomy following the team's Week 10 game, and he's missed the last two games as a result. Although nothing is official yet, the 23-year-old second-year wideout could be on track to return in Week 13 on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if he's able to upgrade to a full practice on Thursday or Friday. It's good news for his fantasy managers, although there have been indications that Harrison could take a back seat to
Michael Wilson, who has a whopping 25 catches on 33 targets for 303 yards the last two weeks, when he returns. Although Harrison has been better since quarterback
Jacoby Brissett took over the offense, he still has yet to live up to his draft status of fourth overall in 2024.
--Keith HernandezSource: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
November 26, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Trey Benson (knee), who is still on Injured Reserve, was limited in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday, according to Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com. Benson returned to practice last Wednesday for the first time since undergoing surgery earlier this year on his meniscus. The 23-year-old has now put in four straight limited practices. He might need to upgrade to a full practice this week to be activated from the IR before Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bam Knight continues to be limited in practice with a knee injury, but he should be fine to play this weekend. If Benson is held out for another game, Knight figures to continue in the lead-back role with
Emari Demercado still dealing with an ankle sprain. If Benson is cleared to play against Tampa, his snaps may be capped in his first game back since Week 4.
--Keith HernandezSource: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
November 26, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb has been a consistent producer for fantasy managers and will look to continue to be a reliable option on Thanksgiving against the Kansas City Chiefs. He is averaging 75 receiving yards over his last four games, but hasn't topped the century mark since Week 7. However, Lamb has remained a massive target in the Cowboys' offense, averaging around nine targets since his return from an ankle injury. The 26-year-old is in a good spot against the Chiefs in one of the highest implied scoring totals (52.5) in Week 13, but Kansas City is allowing just 195 passing yards per game. RotoBaller currently has Lamb ranked 10th among wide receivers, making him a must-start in Week 13.
--Chris MooreSource: RotoBaller
November 26, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) is now available to suit up against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Jaquez has been cleared to play after he was listed on the injury report earlier due to issues with his right hip. Coming off the bench, the 24-year-old has been excellent this season, averaging 16.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 30.4 minutes across 18 games. However, his reliable fantasy production could take a hit now that
Tyler Herro is back in the mix.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 26, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs defense was put to the test in Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts, and they will be tested again with the Dallas Cowboys on tap for Week 13. Despite coming away with a win last week, the Chiefs' defense has now allowed 20 or more points in three straight games, marking seven games with at least 20 points allowed this season. The Cowboys offense will likely extend that streak to four straight games, considering they are the fourth-highest scoring team in the league this season. Along with their inability to limit scoring, the Chiefs' defense has not recorded a takeaway in three straight games and failed to record a single sack in Week 12. The Chiefs' defense is ranked 20th in our RotoBaller rankings, making them a tough defense to trust approaching the fantasy playoffs.
--Joshua CostelloSource: ESPN.com
November 26, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin (leg) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Godwin returned in Sunday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams for the first time since suffering a fractured fibula in Week 5, but he's still being limited in practice as a precaution. In his first game back, Godwin played only 36% of the offensive snaps and caught two of four targets for nine yards. The 29-year-old shouldn't be in any real danger of missing this Sunday's Week 13 contest against the visiting Arizona Cardinals, and he should see more playing time in his second game back. However, Godwin should be viewed as more of a WR4/5 for fantasy purposes as he gets his legs underneath him, and he'll be a receiver to fade for a second straight week if quarterback
Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is unable to play.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
November 26, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs kicker
Harrison Butker is 9-for-9 on field goals in the last three games, and he'll look to continue that streak against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day. Butker has struggled with accuracy this season, but his recent stretch of success has brought his season 87.5% field goal percentage closer to his career average of 88.5%. The Chiefs kicker should find plenty of opportunities to extend his field goal streak against the Cowboys in a game with a 52.5 O/U. The Dallas offense is one of the highest-scoring units in the league, and the Chiefs will need to score often to keep pace. Butker is ranked K11 in our RotoBaller rankings, making him a borderline K1 in Week 13.
--Joshua CostelloSource: ESPN.com
November 26, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was held out of the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday with a low-grade AC joint sprain in his left (non-throwing) shoulder, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud. Mayfield was seen wearing a sling on his left arm in the second half of Sunday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but he has a chance to play in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday if he can get back onto the practice field later this week. In the event that the 30-year-old veteran isn't ready to play, the Buccaneers are preparing veteran backup
Teddy Bridgewater to start in practice this week. Mayfield's ability to play this weekend could be tied to pain management. He's one of the toughest QBs in the league, so if it comes down to that, he'll probably be out there, but he'd be more of a high-end QB2 for fantasy football at likely less than 100%.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
November 26, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Bucks. The 24-year-old hasn't missed a game this season, but he was listed on the injury report as questionable earlier due to issues with his right hip. Jaquez is becoming one of the NBA's best bench performers, averaging 16.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists across 30.4 minutes. If Jaquez has a setback and is unable to suit up this evening, it would allow
Simone Fontecchio to take on a larger role in the rotation.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
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