December 5, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end
Oronde Gadsden was being viewed as a league-winner when he was in the midst of a mid-season surge. He came out of nowhere and had four straight performances with 60 receiving yards or more. Since Week 10, though, Gadsden has been basically invisible on the field. During that span, he has six receptions for 81 yards and hasn't scored a touchdown. Another factor to consider is that quarterback
Justin Herbert (hand) recently underwent surgery on his left (non-throwing) hand. Herbert is hopeful to play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, but it's unclear how much he will be impacted by the injury. The Chargers have a lot of mouths to feed and could lean on the running game more with rookie running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) on track to make his first appearance since Week 5. Gadsden probably won't offer more than TE2 value in Week 14.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 5, 2025
The Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants, and Detroit Tigers are among the teams in on free-agent right-hander
Zac Gallen this offseason, sources told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, and Atlanta Braves are also looking at the 30-year-old. Although Gallen's stock is down, he could quickly become a strong alternative for starting-pitching-needy teams if the price tag on starters such as
Ranger Suarez, Tatsuya Imai, and
Framber Valdez feels too high. Gallen had a career-high 4.83 ERA and a career-low 89 ERA+ in 192 innings in 2025, with his StatCast numbers in the lower half of the league in most categories. But Gallen went 6-3 with a 3.32 ERA in his last 11 starts after Aug 1, and he was a top-five finisher in National League Cy Young voting in 2022 and 2023. His recent track record alone may convince some teams that his poor 2025 season was more of a blip on the radar.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Mark Feinsand
December 5, 2025
The Minnesota Twins do not expect to move center fielder
Byron Buxton or right-handers
Joe Ryan or
Pablo Lopez this offseason, league sources told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal adds that the Twins' goal is to keep those three players, build around them, and compete in 2026. Minnesota tore down its roster in July and faces an uncertain future as they look to pay down $425 million in debt. Finances will likely continue to be an issue for the Twins, but they don't want to alienate their fan base by trading players l
Ike Buxton and Ryan. The 32-year-old Buxton has three years and $45 million left on his contract with a full no-trade clause that extends through next year. Ryan, 29, is projected to earn $5.8 million in the next-to-last year of arbitration. Lopez, 29, has two years and $43 million left on his contract. After trading away most of their bullpen in the summer, the Twins could desperately use some additions to their relief corps.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
December 5, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Romeo Doubs had a solid mid-season run where he was posting performances in the WR20 range. Now, Doubs appears to have taken a back seat in the receiving game with
Christian Watson becoming quarterback
Jordan Love's go-to target. Over the last four games, Doubs has finished with fewer than 50 receiving yards in three of them. Doubs managed to salvage his fantasy value with a touchdown during last week's Thanksgiving Day win over the Detroit Lions. Given his recent play, Doubs hasn't earned much faith from fantasy managers. The impending return of
Jayden Reed (shoulder, foot) will make it even more difficult for Doubs to make an impact in Green Bay's crowded receiving room. For now, Doubs can be viewed as a low-end flex option for the Week 14 divisional matchup against the Chicago Bears.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 5, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Kenneth Gainwell had just seven touches in last week's loss but will look to bounce back against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14. Despite the light workload in Week 13, Gainwell logged a 42% snap share and posted 25 receiving yards, good enough for third-most on the Steelers. His contributions in the passing game could be especially important on Sunday, as the Ravens surrender the seventh-most targets, ninth-most receptions, and eighth-most receiving yards to opposing running backs. With Pittsburgh lacking consistent playmakers and entering the week as underdogs, quarterback
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) will need his weapons to step up in the short passing game. Gainwell fits that role well and profiles as a middling PPR flex option for fantasy managers in Week 14.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
Free-agent right-hander
Drew Anderson agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers on Friday that includes a club option, pending a physical, sources told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Anderson spent the last four years pitching in Japan and Korea. The 31-year-old will come back to the United States after posting a solid 2.25 ERA in 30 starts in Korea this past season. Anderson previously signed a minor-league deal with Detroit in 2024 before departing for Japan in the middle of the year. He was a former 21st-round pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2012 out of a high school in Nevada. In five MLB seasons with the Phillies, White Sox, and Rangers, Anderson held a 6.50 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with 30 K's and 17 walks in 44 1/3 innings over 19 outings (two starts). Anderson is expected to compete for a starting role with the Tigers in spring training.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
December 5, 2025
Green Bay Packers rookie first-round wide receiver
Matthew Golden (wrist) is currently listed as questionable ahead of the Week 14 matchup versus the Chicago Bears. When healthy, Golden has been barely noticeable on the field. The rookie wideout has been held to under 30 receiving yards in three of his last four games. The return of
Christian Watson has played a role in Golden's lack of production. It's not going to get better for Golden with fellow wideout
Jayden Reed (shoulder, foot) nearing his return from Injured Reserve, possibly this Sunday. Golden played less than 40 percent of the offensive snaps in his last two games. Even if he returns to action this weekend, Golden isn't someone to trust in 12-team fantasy leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 5, 2025
The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they claimed right-hander
Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Athletics. The Braves also added right-hander
Anthony Molina off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. Atlanta designated left-hander
Josh Walker for assignment to make room on their 40-man roster for the two new acquisitions. Bido will head to Atlanta to give the Braves a swing arm for the upcoming season. The 30-year-old Dominican hurler will be in his fourth year in the big leagues in 2026. Bido had a career-best 3.41 ERA (3.36 FIP) and 1.09 WHIP with 63 strikeouts and 26 walks in 63 1/3 innings over 16 outings (nine starts) for the A's in 2024. However, he regressed to a career-worst 5.87 ERA and 1.61 WHIP with a 68:35 K:BB in 26 appearances (10 starts) covering a career-high 79 2/3 innings in 2025. If Bido makes the Opening Day roster, he'll likely be ticketed for a long-relief role.
--Keith HernandezSource: Atlanta Braves
December 5, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Jaylen Warren has scored in two consecutive contests and will look to keep that momentum going in a Week 14 road matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens have been below average against the run this season, surrendering over 4.4 yards per carry and 11 rushing touchdowns. Baltimore has also struggled to contain pass-catching running backs, allowing the seventh-most targets, ninth-most receptions, and eighth-most receiving yards to the position. Warren hasn't been as consistently utilized through the air as he was early in the season, but he remains fully capable as a check-down option for quarterback
Aaron Rodgers (wrist). Even with
Kenneth Gainwell emerging as a reliable weapon for Pittsburgh, Warren is still the team's primary runner and preferred option on early downs. Fantasy managers should treat Warren as a solid RB2 heading into Sunday.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow) is set to make his return in Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings. Daniels will wind up only missing three games after suffering a dislocated left elbow during Washington's Week 9 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. The second-year star quarterback should have his full arsenal of weapons healthy on Sunday, with No. 1 wideout Terry McLaurin back healthy and Noah Brown (groin) expected to return as well. Daniels wasn't quite near the level of his historically significant rookie campaign before getting injured, completing 62.5% of his passes for 1,184 yards with eight touchdowns and two interceptions while adding 54 carries for 262 yards and two touchdowns as a runner in six games. Despite leaving a few games early and working with a subpar pass-catching group for most of his starts, he still averaged 19.3 fantasy points per game, which ranks as the QB8. Daniels will have a tougher matchup in his Week 14 return, however, facing a Vikings defense that will send a heavy number of blitzes and has allowed the fifth fewest passing yards per game.--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
December 5, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
John Metchie III broke a two-game touchdown streak in last week's win over the Atlanta Falcons, although it wasn't a terrible day for the 25-year-old. Metchie went for only 19 yards on four catches, but he drew a season-high eight targets from quarterback
Tyrod Taylor. Since being acquired in a trade with the Eagles, Metchie has quickly moved his way up to the top of the receiving depth chart in New York, with
Garrett Wilson (knee) on Injured Reserve. In the last three weeks, Metchie has 13 catches on 18 targets for 129 yards and two touchdowns while playing at least 82% of the snaps. Fantasy managers who used him as a streamer in Week 13 were surely disappointed, but don't let that convince you to bench him this week against the Dolphins, who have allowed the eighth-most half-PPR points to wideouts in the last three weeks.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
December 5, 2025
Miami Dolphins tight end
Darren Waller is a viable streaming option if you're desperate for a tight end solution this week, as he and the Dolphins visit the Jets. Waller played 47% of snaps last week in his return from the IR and hauled in two of his three targets for a team-leading 47 receiving yards. Waller played three full games before his pec injury and had 10 catches for four touchdowns and 117 receiving yards. The Dolphins haven't been throwing the ball very much in their recent offensive game plans, typically relying on De'Von Achance to do most of the work. However, since Waller showed upside earlier this season, he is worth a look if you need help at the position. He's the No. 11 TE in RotoBaller's Week 14 rankings, making him a fringe starter in standard-sized leagues.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 5, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Ricky Pearsall has not had the second-year breakout that many were predicting back in training camp. Injuries have been a big issue yet again, as he didn't return from a PCL sprain in his knee until Week 11 after getting hurt in Week 4. In three games since his return, the 25-year-old former first-rounder has caught only five passes for 20 yards on nine targets. Overall, he's sporting a 25-347-0 line in seven games. It's not like he hasn't been on the field since his return, as he's played at least 75% of the snaps in all three games. Fantasy managers who have hung onto Pearsall will be hoping that the Niners will devise a plan to get him more involved when they come out of their Week 14 bye to face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Dec. 14. Better days could be ahead, but Pearsall is likely to continue to struggle for a high target share in an offense that has plenty of mouths to feed between
Christian McCaffrey,
George Kittle, and
Jauan Jennings.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
December 5, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. (fibula) is looking to build off his solid performance in last Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals. The veteran wideout hauled in three of his five targets for 78 yards in Week 13. It was Godwin's second game back in action after missing five contests due to a fibula injury. He continues to deal with the fibula injury and was limited in Wednesday's and Friday's practice. However, the 29-year-old was cleared and doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Godwin's target share should remain steady as Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan (neck) were both ruled out for Week 14. The Bucs have a plus-matchup in Week 14 against a Saints defense that struggles against the pass and ranks at the bottom of the league. All signs are pointing to Godwin offering solid fantasy value for his upcoming divisional matchup. Fantasy managers should roll with Godwin as a FLEX or WR3 as he's RotoBaller's WR30 heading into Week 14.--Andy WebbSource: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
December 5, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is set to face the division-rival Baltimore Ravens in Week 14. Rodgers struggled in a Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills, but this matchup is much more favorable on paper. Although the Ravens have improved defensively in recent weeks, they have still allowed the 13th-most fantasy points per game to opposing signal-callers. Just last week,
Joe Burrow accumulated 261 passing yards and two scores against Baltimore. Nonetheless, the Steelers' offensive woes remain a major concern. Rodgers hasn't thrown multiple touchdowns in a contest since Week 8 and has failed to eclipse 200 yards in three straight starts. As a result, it's difficult to rely on Rodgers as anything more than a low-end QB2 in superflex formats heading into Sunday's road bout.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Malik Washington is getting plenty of catches in his role as the team's second receiver, but he isn't turning those catches into big numbers, making him a high-risk play against the Jets. He has multiple catches in 10 straight games dating back to Week 3, and he has at least three catches in seven of his last eight. He hasn't hit 50 yards in any contest yet, though, and didn't find the end zone in either of his last two games. He has a decent PPR floor in the Dolphins' low-risk, dink and dunk passing game, but he doesn't have a high ceiling since he hasn't been able to break loose for any big plays. Washington is the WR52 in RotoBaller's Week 14 rankings, so he's only a desperation WR5 or flex play in the deepest of leagues.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 5, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver
Dont'e Thornton Jr. (concussion) did not practice all week and has officially been ruled out for the Week 14 contest this Sunday against the division-rival Denver Broncos, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. Thornton will miss at least one game with the concussion that he suffered in last Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The fourth-round pick out of Tennessee has had a forgettable first year in the league with eight catches on 25 targets (28% success rate) for 123 yards and no touchdowns in 11 games (seven starts). In his defense, the Raiders' offense has stalled more often than not, limiting his opportunities in a depth role. Thornton hasn't had more than one catch in a game this year since Sept. 21 against the Commanders. With Thornton out this weekend, it will give fellow rookie
Jack Bech a chance for more playing time, although we aren't expecting much from him against the Broncos' stout defense.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
December 5, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb (concussion) "had a good day" on Friday after suffering a concussion in the Thursday night loss to the Detroit Lions, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer. The head coach said the extra days going into the Week 15 game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 14, should help get him back. The 26-year-old hit his head hard on the turf while trying to make a catch in the third quarter and was quickly ruled out. The good news for fantasy managers is that he caught six of eight targets for a season-high 121 yards before getting hurt. There's no guarantee that Lamb will clear the league's concussion protocol in time to play next Sunday, but it definitely helps that he'll have extra time before that contest. With Lamb's status up in the air for next week,
Ryan Flournoy, who had nine catches (13 targets) for 115 yards and a TD on Thursday, will be a top waiver-wire target in fantasy leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Nick Harris
December 5, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Isiah Pacheco returned in last week's Thanksgiving Day loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday for the first time since Week 8 due to a knee injury. It wasn't a triumphant return for the 26-year-old, as he played a season-low 30% of the snaps and had a season-low three rushing attempts for 16 yards while grabbing both of his targets for an additional 17 yards. Pacheco played well ahead of rookie
Brashard Smith, but it's clear that veteran
Kareem Hunt has solidified his role as KC's preferred RB, even in goal-line situations. Fantasy managers can hold out hope that Pacheco is more involved in the coming weeks as he puts his knee injury in the rearview mirror, but at no point in 2025 has he looked deserving of a bigger workload. Pacheco has yet to top 60 rushing yards in nine games, and he should be left on benches in Week 14 against the Texans and their No. 1 defense.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
December 5, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Rachaad White is expected to have a reduced role in the offense going forward. White took over as the lead back for over a month while
Bucky Irving missed seven games due to a shoulder and foot injury. During that time, White offered increased fantasy value, including two weeks with top-10 RB production. Those days are just a distant memory now with Irving back in action. White should still see work as the primary receiving back as he hauled in three receptions for 22 yards during last week's win over the Arizona Cardinals. There probably isn't going to be enough chances for White to make an impact to warrant starting in 12-team formats, given that Irving will likely only see his role grow as he works his way back from injury. White could be worth a look in deep leagues with PPR scoring but is best left on the bench in all standard formats
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 5, 2025
Chicago Bulls forward
Patrick Williams (wrist) and guard/forward
Dalen Terry (calf) will be active against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Both players were initially listed as probable for the game. Having the two available is great news for an injury-hit Bulls squad. However, fantasy managers should not expect Williams and Terry to make much noise. Williams has been limited to 7.3 points and 3.2 rebounds in 20.7 minutes this season. Meanwhile, Terry has averaged fewer than 10 minutes per game, posting 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 5, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Bucky Irving (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's Week 14 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Irving was limited in practice to begin the week, but he is ready to go for this important divisional matchup. Irving made his return to the field last week after missing seven games due to a partial dislocated shoulder and a foot sprain. The second-year back rushed 17 times for 61 yards and scored a touchdown during the win over the Arizona Cardinals. Irving was limited to 52 percent of the offensive snaps, but that didn't stop him from making an impact. The 23-year-old figures to have nearly a full workload for this weekend's game as he continues to move past his injuries. Irving should be penciled in as an RB1 against the mediocre Saints run defense that has allowed 126.1 rushing yards per game this season.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 5, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) will return to action Friday against the Indiana Pacers. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network, White will have a 24-minute limit in the contest. The 25-year-old has missed three games with a sore left calf. His season debut was delayed by a right calf injury, and White's calf problems must be a major concern for the Bulls. On Friday, White will replace
Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: K.C. Johnson
December 5, 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle has trailed off a little bit in the last two games, with only three catches each against the Commanders and the Saints. The Dolphins' passing game has been very low-volume in the last few games as they rely heavily on
De'Von Achane and the defense to win three straight. This week, Waddle has a good matchup against the Jets, who traded away Sauce Gardner and have allowed four receiver touchdowns in the last six weeks. Even in his down games, Waddle continues to lead the way in targets, so he still has potential upside if the game script calls for passing. He is the WR12 in RotoBaller's Week 14 rankings, making him a solid WR2 with WR1 upside if the Dolphins have to air it out a little more.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 5, 2025
Washington Commanders rookie running back
Jacory Croskey-Merritt was a trendy late-round upside pick in fantasy drafts in the fall, with Washington's backfield plans unsettled. He became even more popular off the waiver wire early in the season after
Austin Ekeler suffered a season-ending Achilles tear. The 24-year-old seventh-rounder out of Arizona had double-digit rushing attempts in five of six games from Weeks 5-10, accumulating 298 yards and two touchdowns on 76 carries (3.9 yards per attempt). Bill has since fallen out of favor and has lost lead-back duties to
Chris Rodriguez Jr. In the Sunday night overtime loss to the Denver Broncos, Croskey-Merritt played a season-low 14% of the snaps and had a season-low four carries for only 20 yards. He was also out-snapped by pass-catching back
Jeremy McNichols. JCM is still rostered in just under 50% of Yahoo leagues, but in a three-back committee in Washington, he should be on benches entering Sunday's road matchup against Minnesota.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
December 5, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) will miss his third game of the season on Friday versus the Indiana Pacers. He has been ruled out with a right thumb sprain. Dosunmu has logged 35-plus minutes in each of the last three games, so his exit from the lineup opens up a lot of playing time for other players.
Dalen Terry (calf),
Jevon Carter, and the returning
Coby White (calf) should soak up most of the minutes. White is by far the best fantasy option of the trio, but he will be limited to 24 minutes on Friday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 5, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) has been removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 14 matchup versus the New Orleans Saints. He has been playing with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder that he suffered in Week 12. Mayfield managed to play through the pain last week but delivered lackluster fantasy results. The 30-year-old completed 18-of-28 passing attempts for 194 yards with one touchdown in last Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals. The former No. 1 overall pick has now been held to under 200 passing yards in three straight games. Despite his recent performances, he remains a startable fantasy QB option in a plus matchup against a Saints defense that ranks at the bottom of the league. Mayfield comes in as QB12 in the latest RotoBaller rankings as he looks to overcome the shoulder injury and rebound in Week 14. --Andy WebbSource: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
December 5, 2025
Chicago Bulls center
Zach Collins (wrist) is available to make his season debut on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. He has been on the shelf with a wrist injury. Collins will reportedly be limited to 20 minutes on Friday night. A season ago, Collins averaged 15.3 minutes a night, posting 6.4 points and 4.5 rebounds. He will only have significant fantasy value if
Nikola Vucevic is out of the lineup, and that won't be the case against Indiana.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 5, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Emanuel Wilson was a popular waiver-wire pickup after starting RB
Josh Jacobs injured his knee in the Week 11 win over the New York Giants. Wilson took full advantage of Jacobs' absence in the team's Week 12 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, carrying the ball a season-high 28 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns while adding two receptions for 18 yards. Before that spike performance, the 26-year-old hadn't seen more than eight carries (Sept. 28) in a game behind Jacobs. In the win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day last Thursday, with Jacobs back in action, Wilson saw just four carries for 14 yards and wasn't targeted through the air. The 26-year-old showed that he can be successful for fantasy managers in a lead-back role, but unless Jacobs misses time with an injury again, Wilson just cannot be trusted in starting fantasy lineups.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
December 5, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Donovan Clingan (leg) will miss Friday's action against the Detroit Pistons. He has been downgraded from questionable to out. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers will have
Robert Williams III (knee) back in the mix on Friday, helping to compensate for the absence of Clingan. Williams III will start the contest, with
Duop Reath providing backup at the center position.
Kris Murray (hip) may also pick up some of the available minutes in his return from a one-game absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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