November 21, 2025
With Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot) sidelined by injury since Week 4, fellow Bucs back
Rachaad White had the first chance to assume the team's RB1 role. However, White is averaging less than four yards per rush attempt this season, and in Week 11, it appeared as though the team made a shift to running back
Sean Tucker. In Tampa Bay's Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Tucker exploded for 140 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 21 touches while White recorded just 62 scrimmage yards on 12 touches. Irving will remain out for Tampa Bay's Week 12 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, which means both White and Tucker will likely get their share of playing time for another week. White has been a consistent feature in the passing game, recording 20 receptions for 110 yards on 23 targets in the six games Irving has missed. Still, White should be expected to continue to lose work to Tucker in the rushing game and profiles as a low-end flex option for fantasy managers in Week 12 against Los Angeles.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Toronto Raptors forward
Collin Murray-Boyles (knee) is still dealing with an MCL sprain in his right knee and has been ruled out for Friday's NBA Cup matchup with the Washington Wizards. This will be the second consecutive absence for the rookie. The ninth-overall pick has been a solid rotational power forward so far for the Raptors, but has been a bit inconsistent for standard-sized fantasy leagues. While he's out, the starting five will likely get some more run while
Gradey Dick sees some added minutes off the bench. He's only more of a streaming option in deeper leagues, however, after posting four points, one rebound, two steals, and one block in their last game.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir will look to get back in the win column when he faces off against Alonzo Menifield on the main card of UFC Qatar on Saturday. Oezdemir last competed in November 2024 at UFC Macau, where he dropped a unanimous decision to Carlos Ulberg. Prior to his loss to Ulberg, the former title challenger had two straight first-round finishes; he submitted Bogdan Guskov, and then he went on to knock Johnny Walker out. DraftKings sees Oezdemir as the favorite with a salary of $8,900.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 21, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Jaylon Tyson (concussion) drew a questionable status heading into Friday's NBA Cup game against the Indiana Pacers. The second-year guard has seen a sizeable jump in all of his stats across the board, and has seen a big increase in playing time. He's missed the last five games due to a concussion, but has a chance to return to the court now. If he's able to suit up, there could be plenty of minutes available with
Darius Garland (toe) also questionable and
Sam Merrill (hand) ruled out. On the other hand,
De'Andre Hunter and
Nae'Qwan Tomlin will see more minutes in the starting five if Tyson is downgraded. Hunter would be the more consistent streaming option after registering 25 points, four rebounds, two assists, and five threes in his last game.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Sam Merrill (hand) will miss a second consecutive game with a right hand sprain. The 29-year-old drew four starts right before getting hurt and was a solid supporting piece to the team's offense. He's been viable in category leagues as well for fantasy managers that need threes with an average of 3.0 made per game over his last four games. While he's sidelined, there would be some extra minutes for
Darius Garland (toe) and
Jaylon Tyson (concussion) if they were to be upgraded from questionable. Otherwise,
Nae'Qwan Tomlin might be a sneaky play in DFS or deeper leagues. He registered 10 points and two rebounds in 19 minutes in their last game. If
De'Andre Hunter is available, though, he'd be the more consistent streaming option.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Parker Washington has seen an increased role in the offense over the last few weeks. Primarily due to wideout
Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) being sidelined the last few games, and
Travis Hunter (knee) being out for the season. Unfortunately for Washington, the Jaguars brought in
Jakobi Meyers from Las Vegas, and now all of a sudden, with Thomas Jr. logging limited practices all week, Meyers ramping up, and the Jaguars identifying themselves as a run-first offense lately with
Travis Etienne and
Bhayshul Tuten, the path to opportunities for Washington appears a bit fuzzier than before. Regardless, Washington has built good chemistry with
Trevor Lawrence over the past month, as he has earned 28 targets over the past four games, even though he saw only two in Week 11. Washington profiles as a WR3 heading into a Week 12 matchup where the Jaguars get the Arizona Cardinals, who rank decently against wide receivers, but nothing to be frightened of. That said, if your team has wide receiver depth and needs to make a roster move for a high-cieling handcuff, or rostering someone with a solid fantasy playoff schedule, Washington is droppable in 10-12-team formats.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Myktybek Orolbai will look to win back-to-back fights when he faces off against Jack Hermansson on the main card of UFC Qatar on Saturday. Orolbai was last seen in action in June at UFC Baku, where he bounced back from his loss to Mateusz Rebecki by submitting Tofiq Musayev in the first round. Since signing with the promotion, Orolbai has gone 3-1. DraftKings sees Orolbai as the favorite with a salary of $9,000.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 21, 2025
Washington Commanders rookie running back
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, out of Arizona, has seen his role decrease over the past few weeks.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. saw a season-high 15 carries in Week 11 and ran for a very solid 5.27 YPC. Meanwhile, Croskey-Merritt saw a 27 percent snap share, and although he carried the ball nine times and caught one pass, it all added up to 33 all-purpose yards (3.11 YPC) against the Miami Dolphins in Spain. The Commanders are on a bye in Week 12, and it appears that this running back room is starting to shape out in a way where Rodriguez will get a bulk of the carries, Croskey-Merrritt will be the change of pace back, and
Jeremy McNichols will get mixed in as the pass-catching option. Knowing all of this, it makes Rodriguez the clear running back to own in this backfield, and Croskey-Merritt can be dropped to the waiver wire if your team is in a pinch and you need to fill the roster spot with someone that can help you win now. In Week 13, the Commanders get the Denver Broncos, where none of the running backs will be a recommended start, as the Broncos' defense ranks top 5 in points allowed against opposing running backs.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Jack Hermansson will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Myktybek Orolbai on the main card of UFC Qatar on Saturday. Hermansson was on the right track to receiving a title shot, winning four consecutive fights, but then, he suffered a second-round TKO loss to former title challenger Jared Cannonier. Since then, Hermansson has alternated wins and losses, going 4-4 in his last four. Hermansson was last seen in action in June at UFC 317, where he suffered a first-round knockout loss to Gregory Rodrigues. DraftKings sees Hermansson as the underdog with a salary of $7,200.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 21, 2025
Buffalo Bills second-year wide receiver out of Florida State,
Keon Coleman, was benched for the second straight week and did not suit up for the Bills' Thursday Night Football game against the Houston Texans. The Bills fell short, losing 23-19, and have now fallen to (7-4) on the season. The offense was a bit of a mess on Thursday night, due in large part to the spectacular Texans defense and to Coleman and
Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) being out. Because of this,
Khalil Shakir had a big game, leading the pass-catching room with 10 targets in a game that required quarterback
Josh Allen to throw the football 34 times. At this point, Coleman has 32 receptions for 330 yards and three touchdowns on the season, and is not performing on the field to the level the Bills want him to be, nor in the classroom, where he consistently shows up late for meetings, which is why he was benched in the first place. At this point, Coleman can be dropped in all fantasy formats if needed and remains a dynasty stash at best.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Former flyweight title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi will look to extend his win streak when he takes on Tagir Ulanbekov on the UFC Qatar main card opener on Saturday. Horiguchi left the UFC nine years ago, after going 7-1 in the promotion, with his only loss being a last-minute submission loss to Demetrious Johnson. After leaving the UFC, Horiguchi fought in Rizin and Bellator, going 16-3 with one NC. He was last seen in action in December at Rizin 49, where he defeated Nkazimulo Zulu via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Horiguchi as the underdog with a salary of $7,600.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 21, 2025
NFL insider Mike Florio spoke on Thursday with Chris Simms on NFL on NBC and mentioned that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot) needed extra support after being injured and away from his team for the first time in his career, according to people close to the situation. He also mentioned that Irving "isn't going to be back anytime soon," Bucs beat writer Rick Stroud reports. This news is not what fantasy managers who have been holding onto Irving want to hear, especially after Irving has been able to log limited practices the past two weeks. At this point, Irving's status remains unclear, and the hope is that because he is logging practices, he is nearing a return. While Irving remains sidelined,
Sean Tucker is expected to see more reps after breaking out with three touchdowns in Week 11, with
Rachaad White staying involved as well.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: Rick Stroud
November 21, 2025
On Saturday, Tagir Ulanbekov will look to extend his win streak when he faces off against former flyweight title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi on the UFC Qatar main card opener. Since signing with the UFC back in 2020, Ulanbekov has gone 6-1, with his only loss in the promotion being to former title challenger Tim Elliott. Ulanbekov was last seen in action in June at UFC Baku, where he defeated Azat Maksum by unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Ulanbekov as the favorite with a salary of $8,600.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 21, 2025
Washington Wizards forward/center
Marvin Bagley III (hip) is doubtful for Friday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors after starting in place of
Alexandre Sarr (toe) on Wednesday. Bagley played 30 minutes in that game and produced 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block, but his right hip contusion now puts Washington's frontcourt back in flux. If he sits,
Tristan Vukcevic and
Cam Whitmore become deeper-league options for rebounds and low-end scoring, while Sarr would return to a heavier role if cleared. Bagley's recent minutes spike appears temporary, and his value depends entirely on Sarr's status. Managers in standard formats can leave him on the wire unless the injury report breaks in his favor.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (illness) is probable for Friday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers after missing Wednesday's loss to Miami. Green has appeared in 15 games and continues to offer balanced production with 7.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists while shooting 39.1 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from three. His likely return brings stability back to Golden State's frontcourt. When Green sits, the Warriors lean on
Quinten Post,
Trayce Jackson-Davis, and
Al Horford for frontcourt minutes. Those bumps disappear once Green is active, leaving all three as short-term deep-league plays. Green remains a low-scoring but useful facilitator in most formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Flacco (shoulder) is likely losing his starting job soon, with
Joe Burrow (foot) logging two straight full practices on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Flacco has performed admirably in Burrow's absence, bringing fantasy life back into players like
Chase Brown,
Tee Higgins, and
Ja'Marr Chase. In his five starts with the Bengals, he has 2,268 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. He also has a 46.4 QBR and a 108.6 passer rating as the team went (1-4), which was no fault of the offense, as they put up 18, 33, 38,42, and 12 points in all of his starts. Burrow is the team's clear franchise quarterback, so if the Bengals feel he is ready to go, he will. At this point, considering Flacco will likely only start one or maybe two more games, it's okay to drop him to the waiver wire in all formats once Burrow is announced as the starter.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Jimmy Butler III (back) is probable for Friday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers after missing Wednesday's loss to Miami. Butler has been steady all season, averaging 20.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists on 53.5 percent shooting with efficient work from three. His return should bring structure back to Golden State's rotation. When Butler sits,
Moses Moody,
Brandin Podziemski and
Buddy Hield take on larger roles, and all three saw extra shot volume in his absence. Managers in deeper formats should expect those usage bumps to fade if Butler is active. He remains a strong all-category starter, especially with his recent stretch that includes scoring lines of 33 and 28 points in two of his last five appearances.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is probable for Friday's matchup with the Houston Rockets after missing the previous game. Whenever Gordon is available, he delivers steady counting stats. He's averaging 20.3 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 53.6 percent overall and 45.2 percent from long range. His return should stabilize Denver's forward rotation and push
Peyton Watson back into a secondary role after Watson delivered 32 points and 12 rebounds on Wednesday. Gordon remains a locked-in starter with steady efficiency, but
Christian Braun's (ankle) multiweek absence keeps minutes available on the perimeter. Gordon's return limits the ceiling for the bench group, yet Watson should continue to see enough run to stay on the radar in deeper leagues.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) is questionable for Friday's meeting with the Miami Heat after appearing in two of the last three games. White has been sharp since returning. He is averaging 26.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 7.5 assists while shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 47.1 percent from three. Meanwhile,
Tre Jones (ankle) is also questionable. That puts Chicago's backcourt in a tight spot on the second leg of a back-to-back. If both guards sit,
Ayo Dosunmu and
Kevin Huerter are in line for usage bumps and extra touches.
Josh Giddey would also take on more on-ball work. White remains a hold given his recent production and efficiency.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Tre Jones (ankle) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Miami Heat after missing three straight games. Jones averaged 13.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 2.1 steals before the injury and had been holding a steady role while
Coby White (calf) was out. White has since returned for two of the past three games and produced well, but he is also questionable. If both guards sit,
Ayo Dosunmu and
Kevin Huerter stand to gain the most, with Dosunmu likely picking up extra ball-handling duties and Huerter sliding into a larger scoring role. Jones remains a reasonable hold in most formats, though his workload may fluctuate depending on White's availability.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky kept the New Jersey Devils from scoring on Thursday night, logging a 31-save shutout in a 1 -0 win. This was a big bounce-back performance from Bobrovsky after he gave up five goals in Monday's 8-5 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. On Thursday, Bobrovsky became one of only three netminders with multiple shutouts this season. He has posted a 10-5-0 record while allowing 2.62 goals with a .893 save percentage. Colorado's Scott Wedgewood (12) is the only goalie in the league with more wins this campaign. Given Florida's injury problems, Bobrovsky's start to the season has been very impressive.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 21, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli had a three-point game on Thursday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, lifting his team to a 3-2 overtime victory on the road. Fantilli produced two goals and one assist, including the game-winning tally in overtime. He had a great sidekick in Zach Werenski, who recorded assists on all three Columbus goals. After a slow start to the month, Fantilli has picked up a lot of momentum in recent weeks, posting three multi-point efforts across his last eight outings. The 21-year-old sits on eight goals and 16 points through 21 games overall. Six of Fantilli's goals have come in his past seven games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 21, 2025
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin performed admirably in Thursday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, finishing a 5-0 road victory with his second shutout of the season. Sorokin collected his fourth victory in five starts, making 29 saves. It's his 24th career shutout with the Islanders, and Sorokin now needs only one more clean sheet to tie Glenn Resch for the franchise record. After a rocky start to the season, Sorokin has reclaimed a spot among the NHL's best shot-stoppers, going 5-1-1 over his last seven appearances. The hot streak has improved Sorokin's record for the season to 7-5-2, and he has a 2.71 goals-against average with a .905 save percentage.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 21, 2025
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin scored his 33rd career hat trick and registered an assist in Thursday's 8-4 road victory over the Montreal Canadiens. He netted an early power-play goal and had two goals inside the final minutes of play, including one in an empty-net situation. With a four-point performance on Thursday, Ovechkin entered the NHL's all-time top 10 scoring list, surpassing Joe Sakic. The Capitals captain boasts 1,643 points (907 goals, 736 assists) in 1,512 career games. Ovechkin had a slow start to the season but is now firing on all cylinders. The veteran star has lit the lamp in four straight games, increasing his scoring total to 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) over 21 games played.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 21, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks winger Andre Burakovsky (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Friday's clash against the Buffalo Sabres. He was injured in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken, leaving the game in the first period after a hit from Kraken defenseman Ryan Lindgren. Burakovsky has played a big part in Chicago's success this season, scoring seven goals and 15 points in 18 games. The Blackhawks will likely bring Landon Slaggert back into the lineup to replace Burakovsky. Teuvo Teravainen, who had a goal and an assist on Thursday night, could move up to the top six.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 21, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Nico Collins was only targeted three times on Thursday Night, catching all three passes but finishing with only 55 yards. He was not targeted at all in the second half. Despite his down game, Collins' team was still able to pull out a huge win over the Bills, 23-19, to remain right in the middle of the playoff hunt in the AFC. The Texans have won three straight under
Davis Mills, but they'll hope to get
C.J. Stroud (concussion) back for next week's huge divisional road game against the Colts. If Stroud returns, Collins will have a higher ceiling, but he has gotten so much volume in the rest of his games this season that he should be poised for a bounce-back performance next week, regardless of who is under center.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
November 21, 2025
Colorado Avalanche forward Gavin Brindley (lower body) was limited to 2:47 of ice time in Thursday's 6-3 win over the New York Rangers. He suffered a lower-body injury midway through the first period. Brindley tried to return for the second period but didn't feel comfortable enough to play. Colorado has recently used Brindley in a second-line role. He has notched four goals and seven points in 18 games during his rookie year. Considering he attempted to return after getting hurt, Brindley appears to have avoided a serious injury and could potentially be ready for this weekend's back-to-back. If he isn't, Victor Olofsson may get a new opportunity in the top six.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 21, 2025
Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (undisclosed) left Thursday's loss to the Washington Capitals early, exiting the action following a big hit from Capitals forward Tom Wilson. Evans logged 12:19 of ice time against Washington, finishing an 8-4 loss with a minus-one rating. Before Thursday night, Evans had scored points in back-to-back games. In total, he has managed three goals and six points in 20 games. Evans has recently had a chance to be a bigger part of Montreal's plans due to the absences of Kirby Dach (foot) and Alex Newhook (ankle). If he can't play on Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Evans would miss his first contest of the campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 20, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Christian Kirk caught five of his six targets for 54 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's Week 12 win over the Buffalo Bills. The 29-year-old had his best game as a Texan, scoring his first touchdown of the year and setting a new season-high in receptions. Kirk is trending up in the Houston offense, but so is
Jayden Higgins, and
Nico Collins has already established himself as the alpha receiver. If
C.J. Stroud (concussion) can return next week and support three fantasy-relevant receivers, then Kirk will be worth starting in Week 14 and beyond. However, if that's not the case, the veteran is likely the odd man out among him, Collins, and Higgins. For now, he ranks as a fringe top-50 fantasy receiver rest-of-season.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 20, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Jayden Higgins caught four of his nine targets for 38 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's Week 12 win over the Buffalo Bills. The rookie led the team in targets and had more catches than
Nico Collins, contributing to the Texans' third straight victory under backup quarterback
Davis Mills. Higgins has looked solid with Mills under center, catching 13 of 23 targets for 135 yards and two touchdowns during that three-week span. He, Collins, and
Christian Kirk have all carved out fantasy-relevant roles lately, but it remains to be seen whether the distribution of targets will look any different when
C.J. Stroud (concussion) returns to action next week. Higgins' streak of strong performances should keep him in the high-end WR3/flex tier for Week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
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