December 6, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Jayden Higgins is having a strong second half to his rookie season, and he has emerged as enough of a threat to be on the radar in deep leagues. The early second-round pick has emerged as the team's second receiver behind
Nico Collins in the last few weeks and has at least four catches in each of his four games during the team's current winning streak. In those four games, Higgins has totaled 18 catches on 28 targets for 200 yards and two touchdowns. He had a personal-best 65 receiving yards last week against the Colts and caught all five of his targets from returning QB
C.J. Stroud. He should remain involved enough to be a fringe flex play this week against the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. It won't be an easy matchup, but if the Texans keep throwing the ball so much, the rookie has a solid chance to continue his production. He's the WR37 in RotoBaller's rankings for Week 14, so he is still best left on the bench in standard-sized leagues.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 6, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Nico Collins should continue to get plenty of targets as his team faces an important matchup in Week 14 against the Chiefs, as both teams try to stay in the playoff race heading into the final few weeks of the regular season. Collins has drawn at least 10 targets in five of his last six games and is up to 95 targets in 11 games this season. He has converted those looks into 57 catches for 795 yards and four touchdowns on the year, and last week, he finished with five catches for 98 yards against the Colts, while adding the first rushing touchdown of his career. Collins is one of the top options in the Texans' passing game, which has been effectively high-volume in the past few weeks. He remains a top-10 option with good upside even in a tough matchup against the Chiefs, who have been a slightly below-average matchup for receivers this season. In RotoBaller's Week 14 rankings, Collins is the No. 8 wide receiver, making him still a top receiver in most leagues and a strong start in almost all formats this week.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 6, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Cade Stover had a new role in Week 13, serving as the team's short-yardage specialist and taking four carries for three yards in addition to catching both of his targets for 16 yards as the team's second tight end. Stover's four carries came on 3rd- or 4th-and-one situations, and he converted two of the four chances for first downs. Three of the carries came in the red zone, and he has the potential to score a short-yardage touchdown in the package if the opportunity arises in the coming weeks. Stover has played three games this season and has six catches for 38 yards, so he's a little involved in the passing game as well. The second-year tight end from Ohio State is only the No. 48 TE in RotoBaller's rankings in Week 14 against the Chiefs, so he can be left on the waiver wire in most formats, but it is interesting that he's getting short-yardage work since it does raise his potential production.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 6, 2025
Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen posted one goal and two assists in Friday's 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. He started his work with a power-play assist in the first period and completed it with a pair of even-strength points in the third. Rantanen scored as many as three points for the fifth time this season. Only three players have more three-point games in 2025-26: Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon (7), Chicago's Connor Bedard (6), and San Jose's Macklin Celebrini (6). Two of Rantanen's three-point efforts have come in his last four appearances. He has been on fire recently and will head into Sunday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a five-game point streak and a three-game goal streak. Rantanen ranks third in the league with 25 assists and has posted 38 points in 28 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 6, 2025
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor scored in a fourth consecutive game as the team returned to winning ways with a 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night. Connor opened the scoring in the contest, recording his sixth career goal streak of at least four games. Only Ilya Kovalchuk (17) has managed more such streaks in franchise history. While Winnipeg has struggled to get wins on the board lately, the top line has continued to pick up points for fun. Connor has managed five multi-point efforts in his last 10 appearances, boosting his season total to 34 points (15 goals, 19 assists) over 27 games played.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 6, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz is a solid fill-in or streaming play when he visits the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football if you're searching for a solution at the position this week. Schultz hasn't been an elite option this year, but he has posted very steady numbers, especially in PPR leagues. The eighth-year veteran caught seven of his eight targets for 55 yards in Week 13 against the Colts and has at least six catches in four of his last five games. He is up to 59 catches for 552 yards and one touchdown on the season, and he has been a steady contributor of targets and catches this year, even though his yardage totals have been fairly mediocre. Schultz is the No. 15 TE in RotoBaller's rankings for Week 14, making him a fringe starting option this week against the Chiefs, who have been solid against TE this season.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 6, 2025
Anaheim Ducks right wing Beckett Sennecke contributed a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over the Washington Capitals. In Wednesday's matchup against the Utah Mammoth, Sennecke saw his point streak end at eight games, but he quickly heated up again. The 19-year-old became the third rookie in franchise history to record at least five career multi-point games before his 30th contest. The Toronto-born winger has notched eight goals and 22 points in 28 outings. He leads all rookies in scoring, and Sennecke is in a good position to continue to rack up points, as the Ducks have one of the best offensive records in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 6, 2025
The Houston Texans D/ST will face a tough matchup in Week 14 as they travel to Kansas City to face
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. They are still a strong starting option, although they aren't in an elite matchup to deliver a big total. Last week, the Texans held the Colts to 16 points but had a quiet day with just one sack and no takeaways. The previous week, they dominated the Bills in primetime, racking up eight sacks and three takeaways in one of their best games of the season. The Texans' elite pass rush has totaled 34 sacks in 12 games this season, while the team has 19 takeaways and a pair of defensive touchdowns. Houston is making a playoff push after winning four straight, and the defense has been leading the way in its recent surge. The Chiefs have been a tough matchup for DST, though, so even though they have been excellent, they're only the No. 7 DST in RotoBaller's rankings this week.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 6, 2025
Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (upper body) was limited to 4:38 of ice time in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks. He was unable to carry on after taking a big hit from Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba in the first period. Leonard notched a career-high four points in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the San Jose Sharks and has been hot offensively. He entered Friday's action with a four-game point streak. Overall, the 20-year-old has amassed 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists) in 29 appearances during his rookie campaign. Sonny Milano, who has tallied six points (four goals, two assists) in 17 outings, is in line to take Leonard's spot in the lineup if he has to miss time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Washington Capitals PR
December 6, 2025
Houston Texans kicker
Ka'imi Fairbairn and the Texans have a huge game this week against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. Fairbairn made two field goals and two extra points in his team's win over the Colts, which extended his streak to seven straight games with multiple field-goal makes. In his 10 games this season, Fairbairn has converted 27 of his 30 field-goal tries and all 16 of his extra-point attempts. He has gone 5-for-8 from 50 yards or longer, and he brings good upside even though he'll be kicking outside at Arrowhead Stadium this week. Fairbairn is the No. 8 kicker in RotoBaller's Week 14 rankings, so he's a solid start in most leagues.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 6, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (lower body) is considered day-to-day. Hart made a winning debut for the team on Tuesday, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout, but he was unavailable for Friday's tilt against the New Jersey Devils due to a lower-body injury. Akira Schmid returned to the crease and recorded his second shutout of the season with 24 saves. Schmid had allowed 10 goals over his previous three appearances. Vegas' No. 1, Adin Hill (lower body), hasn't played since Oct. 20, and Hart might battle with Schmid for playing time for a while.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
December 6, 2025
Miami Dolphins kicker
Riley Patterson has filled in well for
Jason Sanders (hip) this season, as Sanders' IR stint has extended through the first 13 weeks of the season. Patterson has made 21 of his 23 field goal attempts overall this season and 24 of his 25 extra point attempts. He converted all four of his field goal chances last week against the Saints and also added an extra point. This week, he'll be in a good matchup against the Jets, but the weather in New York is expected to be very cold. Patterson has not made any field goals from 50+ yards this season, but has consistently converted shorter attempts. The elements will make it tough to make anything from long distance, but he can reliably deliver shorter kicks. He is the No. 14 kicker in RotoBaller's Week 14 rankings, so he isn't a must-start in most leagues, but he isn't a terrible option either.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 6, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Saturday's tilt against the New York Islanders, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. Point has missed six games due to an unspecified ailment. It has been a poor campaign for the former 50-goal scorer. In 21 outings, Point has recorded three goals and 11 assists. Nicholas Paul has filled in for Point in the top six, registering a five-game point streak. Point, who hasn't scored a goal for a month, will presumably take on his usual duties once he is back in the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: Erik Erlendsson
December 6, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) has been labeled as probable for Saturday's matchup against the New York Islanders, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. The star rearguard has missed nearly a month of action due to an undisclosed injury. Hedman had a four-game assist streak before exiting the lineup. Overall, he has dished out 12 assists in 15 games this season. The 34-year-old has yet to score despite firing 23 shots on goal. Darren Raddysh has done an incredible job on defense for Tampa during Hedman's absence, but he must settle for a lesser role when he returns.
--Taavi PailkSource: Erik Erlendsson
December 6, 2025
The Miami Dolphins defense has been helping to carry the team during their current three-game winning streak. They've held the Bills, Commanders, and Saints under 20 points in their three wins with eight sacks and seven takeaways in those matchups. This week, they'll face the Jets, who have been one of the top 10 matchups in the NFL for opposing D/ST.
Tyrod Taylor has taken over at QB, and the offense has been a little better the last few weeks, but it's still a favorable matchup for the Dolphins D this week. The Jets have allowed multiple sacks in four straight weeks, with four turnovers and a defensive touchdown allowed. In a favorable matchup with their current momentum, the Dolphins check in as the No. 5 DST in RotoBaller's Week 14 rankings, making them a strong start in most leagues this week.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 6, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs defense has been struggling to keep points off the board, giving up at least 20 points in four straight games. The Chiefs just gave up 31 points to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving while recording zero sacks, marking their worst performance of the season. The Kansas City defense has now given up at least 20 points in eight games this season and has recorded back-to-back games without a single sack. While the Houston Texans offense is not high-flying, their defense is among the best in the league. If the Texans defense can take the ball out of the hands of
Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs defense could find themselves on the field often. The Chiefs defense is ranked as the 14th-best defense in our RotoBaller rankings, making them a less desirable option for Sunday's slate of games.
--Joshua CostelloSource: ESPN.com
December 6, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs kicker
Harrison Butker will face the Houston Texans in Week 14. Butker made all nine of his field goal attempts from Weeks 10 -12, but did not get an opportunity to extend that streak in Week 13 against the Dallas Cowboys. Butker did not record a single field goal attempt on Thanksgiving, but he was perfect on his four extra-point attempts. The Chiefs kicker has improved his accuracy over the past few weeks, and he will need it if called upon against a tough Houston defense. If Kansas City has drives halted by the Texans, there could be field goal opportunities for Butker. That said, if the Chiefs do not drive into field goal range, kicking duties could be handed over to the punter. Butker is ranked K15 in our RotoBaller rankings, making him a lower-end option this week.
--Joshua CostelloSource: ESPN.com
December 6, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs tight end
Travis Kelce will have his hands full against the Houston Texans in Week 14. Kelce caught five passes for 45 yards and a touchdown in last week's loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Despite the loss, the veteran tight end put forth an excellent fantasy performance, and he should be relied upon to do the same against Houston this week. The Texans defense has allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season, but Kelce is no average tight end, and his usage in the Kansas City offense sets him apart. Kelce has at least six targets in four of his last five games, with three touchdowns in that span. Kelce is ranked TE4 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings this week, making him a top-end option at the position once again.
--Joshua CostelloSource: ESPN.com
December 6, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Marquise Brown caught two passes for 20 yards and a touchdown in last week's 28-31 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Despite his modest stat line, Brown found the endzone to salvage his fantasy day. The veteran receiver has found pay dirt five times this season, meaning that
Patrick Mahomes can trust him when the field shrinks. Brown will likely have to find the endzone again to be viable against Houston in Week 14. The Texans have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season, meaning they are among the toughest matchups for the position. Brown is ranked WR60 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him a desperation flex play in Week 14.
--Joshua CostelloSource: ESPN.com
December 6, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Xavier Worthy has often taken a backseat to
Rashee Rice and
Travis Kelce this season, but this week, he will also have to contend with one of the toughest defenses in the league. Worthy caught four passes for 61 yards and rushed twice for 13 yards in last week's Thanksgiving loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The speedy wideout finished second on the team in receiving yardage, but it should be tougher sledding this week against Houston. The Texans defense has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season, which does not bode well for Worthy, given his lower target share. Worthy is ranked WR40 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him a deeper league flex option in Week 14.
--Joshua CostelloSource: ESPN.com
December 6, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Rashee Rice caught eight passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns in the 28-31 loss to Dallas on Thanksgiving. Rice has been the focal point of Kansas City's offense since his return from suspension and has been virtually matchup-proof outside of a down game against Denver, where he caught six passes for 38 yards. The Broncos made it a point to slow down Rice, and the same treatment could be coming his way in Week 14 against a tough Houston defense. The Texans have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season. Despite the matchup, Rice should still be given a heavy dose of targets in what could be a must-win game for Kansas City. Rice was also dealing with a hamstring injury this week, but practiced in full Wednesday through Friday, so he has no injury designation for this week's matchup. Rice is ranked WR4 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him a must-start option despite facing one of the strongest defenses in the NFL.
--Joshua CostelloSource: ESPN.com
December 6, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Isiah Pacheco only handled three carries for 16 yards in last week's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, but he should handle more work this week. The 26-year-old returned from his knee injury in Week 13, which explains his light workload, but his playing time should increase against the tough Houston defense in Week 14. The Texans defense has allowed the 10th-fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season, making it a tough spot for Pacheco amid a split backfield. Pacheco also popped up on the injury report with a knee injury, but was a full participant in practice all week and is good to go for the weekend. The second-year back was pulling away with the lead role before his injury, so the split could lean in his direction eventually, but it is difficult to say when that might be. Pacheco is ranked RB46 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him a tough player to start this week.
--Joshua CostelloSource: ESPN.com
December 6, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Kareem Hunt should once again lead the backfield as the Chiefs face the Houston Texans on Sunday night. Hunt led the way with 14 carries for 58 yards and one catch for 22 yards in the 28-31 loss to Dallas on Thanksgiving. Last week's contest was
Isiah Pacheco's first game back from injury, so his workload was light, but Hunt should continue getting the majority of work even with Pacheco healthy. The Chiefs have leaned on Hunt as their most trusted runner, and he will need to prove worthy of the role if Kansas City wants to beat the tough Houston defense. The Texans defense has allowed the 10th-fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season, making them one of the toughest matchups at the position. Hunt is ranked RB21 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him a viable RB2 option this week.
--Joshua CostelloSource: ESPN.com
December 6, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback
Patrick Mahomes diced up the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, but ended up taking the loss. Mahomes completed 23 of 34 pass attempts (68%) for 261 yards and four touchdowns in the 28-31 loss to Dallas in Week 13. The Chiefs defense has now given up at least 20 points in four straight games, making it difficult to win no matter how well Mahomes plays. With the team sitting at 6-6 and third in the division, Mahomes and the Chiefs essentially need to win out to secure a spot in the playoffs. That task will be tough to accomplish when they have the stout Houston defense staring them down in Week 14. The Texans defense has allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season, making this the toughest matchup there is. With their season hanging in the balance, Mahomes will have to will them to victory if they want to see the postseason. The Chiefs superstar was also listed on this week's injury report with a knee injury, but practiced all week fully and does not have an injury designation heading into the weekend. Mahomes is ranked QB7 in our RotoBaller rankings, meaning he's still a locked-in QB1 despite facing arguably the best defense in football.
--Joshua CostelloSource: ESPN.com
December 6, 2025
Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Jacoby Brissett is leading the second-heaviest passing offense into a crucial Week 14 for fantasy managers. Brissett is averaging 43 passing attempts per game with a 13:4 touchdown-interception ratio since Week 5. The 32-year-old has been finding the end zone while minimizing turnovers over this stretch, throwing just over three touchdowns to one interception. Brissett enters Week 14 as RotoBaller's ninth-ranked quarterback despite a difficult matchup at division rival Los Angeles Rams. The Rams' defense has forced the fourth-most interceptions and ranks 10th in sacks this season. Brissett will also lead the Cardinals' passing attack without two of his top three receivers,
Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) and
Greg Dortch (chest). However, Brissett has been a QB1 each week since taking over as the starting quarterback and again can be comfortably inserted into starting lineups for Week 14. It is also worth noting that
Kyler Murray (foot) will not return this season, and Brissett will be the starting quarterback for the rest of the season.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: Zach Gershman
December 6, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Bam Knight is coming off his best performance of his 2025 campaign. Knight produced season highs in rushing yards (62) and receiving yards (36) on 14 touches in Week 13's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 24-year-old will once again lead the Cardinals' backfield with
Trey Benson (knee) and
Emari Demercado (ankle) being ruled out for Sunday. Entering Week 14, Knight is RotoBaller's 28th-ranked running back in Half-PPR leagues in a difficult matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams' rushing defense has allowed the fewest running touchdowns this season. Knight has lived on his touchdown production this year and has yet to produce over eight fantasy points in a game without scoring a touchdown in Half-PPR formats. Knight will be a risky flex option for managers entering the final week of most fantasy football regular seasons.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: Zach Gershman
December 6, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Michael Carter has made his hay as a productive pass-catcher out of the backfield this season. Cater has seen at least five targets in four of his last seven games this year. The 26-year-old will remain the RB2 in the Cardinals offense with
Trey Benson (knee) and
Emari Demercado (ankle) being ruled out for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Heading into Week 14, the Rams' defense has allowed the fewest rushing touchdowns and the second-fewest carries over 20 yards this season. Despite a tough matchup on the ground, there is a path for Carter to stay fantasy viable through the passing game. The Cardinals will be without wide receivers
Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) and
Greg Dortch (chest) on Sunday, and this could lead to more targets out of the backfield for the sure-handed veteran. Cater will remain a risky flex option in deeper leagues going into a vital Week 14 for fantasy managers.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: Zach Gershman
December 6, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Michael Wilson fell back to earth, only hauling in three catches in Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite a low fantasy output, Wilson tied for the most targets amongst Cardinals wide receivers with seven targets in last Sunday's game. Wilson has established a real connection with quarterback
Jacoby Brissett and has become his go-to wide receiver in crunch time. In Weeks 11 and 12, Wilson averaged 16.5 targets per game and tallied 27.6 PPR points per game. Entering Week 14, Wilson is RotoBaller's 16th-ranked wide receiver in a manageable Week 14 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Half-PPR leagues. The Rams defense has seen the eighth-most passing attempts this season, but has allowed the 10-fewest passing touchdowns per game. The Rams' strong run defense and high-scoring offense have forced teams to adjust to pass-heavy game scripts to keep up on the scoreboard. Wilson has the potential to see double-digit targets again with
Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) and
Greg Dortch (chest) ruled out for Sunday. Wilson is a WR2 with high upside that can comfortably be inserted into all lineups in Week 14.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: Zach Gershman
December 6, 2025
Arizona Cardinals tight end
Trey McBride has been a target hog all season in the Cardinals' offense. McBride has seen at least seven targets in every game this season, with just under half of his games seeing double-digit targets. Entering Week 14, McBride is RotoBaller's No. 1 tight end in all formats in an opportunistic matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The Los Angeles Rams' defense has given up the fewest rushing touchdowns this season. When the Cardinals' offense enters the red zone, they will be looking McBride's way early and often.
The Cardinals' passing attack will also be without Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) and Greg Dortch (chest) in Sunday's matchup, opening up even more opportunities for the star tight end. McBride could explode this week in a high-volume role and as the team's focal point in the red zone. McBride is a set-it-and-forget-it TE1 heading into Week 14.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: Zach Gershman
December 6, 2025
New York Jets placekicker
Nick Folk should continue to be a reliable option in Week 14's home matchup with the Miami Dolphins. Folk has been superb when called upon in 2025, missing all but one of his field goal tries (22-of-23) and connecting on each of his 18 extra-point attempts. Even at the age of 41, the veteran's leg is no worse for wear, drilling six kicks of 50-plus yards, including last weekend's 56-yard game-winner. Unfortunately, New York's (lack of) scoring offense has held him back from being amongst the league leaders in points. Still, he'll get an opportunity to be a viable fantasy asset in Sunday's outing with the visiting Dolphins. The Jets have moved the ball better with quarterback
Tyrod Taylor at the helm, and Miami's defense has softened in recent weeks. If New York can continue trending positively, Folk may see a modest uptick in scoring down the stretch. He'll land as RotoBaller's K19 in this week's ranks.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
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