December 7, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 2023 MVP missed Friday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. While it appeared he was trending toward another absence, he was upgraded from questionable on Sunday afternoon. Of course, there's still a chance Embiid won't be on the floor. If that's the case,
Andre Drummond, averaging 10.1 points and 11.8 rebounds in 11 starts this season, will presumably replace him in the rotation once again. If Embiid is availabe, he's a must-start in any fantasy format despite his decline in production.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 7, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Malachi Corley (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of his team's Week 14 matchup against the Tennessee Titans after suffering a concussion. The 23-year-old recorded one carry for two yards before getting injured. Cleveland has utilized Corley in a gadget role this season, as he entered the week with six carries for 77 yards and five receptions for 34 yards across eight games played with the Browns. Corley's absence could lead to a few more touches for Browns running backs
Quinshon Judkins and
Dylan Sampson. Corley is unlikely to be sidelined long-term, but he will miss the remainder of Week 14 at a minimum.
--Will BradySource: Cleveland Browns
December 7, 2025
Cleveland Browns tight end
David Njoku (knee) is questionable to return to his team's Week 14 matchup against the Tennessee Titans due to a knee injury. The 29-year-old was injured while hauling in a one-yard touchdown catch. That touchdown was his lone reception of the game before getting injured. If Njoku is unable to return, rookie Browns tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. could be in line for an uptick in both playing time and target share for the remainder of Week 14. Entering the week, Njoku had recorded 32 catches for 292 yards and three touchdowns across 11 games this season. His absence could also lead to a few more targets for Browns wideouts
Jerry Jeudy and
Cedric Tillman.
--Will BradySource: Cleveland Browns
December 7, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars said rookie running back
Bhayshul Tuten (head) is being evaluated for a concussion during the team's home game against the Indianapolis Colts. The rookie did not have a catch or a carry at the time of his departure, but took a big hit on a kickoff return.
Travis Etienne has handled all of the Jags' rushing efforts, which included two first-half touchdowns. Tuten has mostly been a stash in dynasty formats, so the injury shouldn't have too much impact on managers looking to optimize their rosters before the playoffs in standard formats.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Jacksonville Jaguars
December 7, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out quarterback
Daniel Jones (Achilles), who went down to the turf in Jacksonville without being contacted. It was an ugly scene, as Jones repeatedly slammed his helmet in frustration after being attended to by the trainers. The team subsequently ruled him out due to an Achilles injury, which was the initial concern. Jones had revived his career on a one-year deal with the Colts, who became one of the biggest surprises in the league by taking control of the AFC South. The veteran entered the week as the No. 8 overall fantasy quarterback, but could be looking at missing the rest of the season if imaging confirms a torn Achilles. Before leaving, Jones went 5-for-7 passing for 60 yards and an interception, adding one carry for four yards. Rookie
Riley Leonard is now forced into action with
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) still on Injured Reserve.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Indianapolis Colts
December 7, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (calf) is doubtful for Sunday's meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. He's missed the last nine games because of a right calf strain. Although the 26-year-old probably won't return on Sunday from the lengthy stint on the shelf, it appears he has a chance to get back on the floor soon, possibly for Friday's clash with the Utah Jazz. In the meantime,
Vince Williams Jr. remains the favorite to replace Morant in the rotation. Williams hasn't been the most productive scorer in his 10 starts this season, averaging 8.4 points. However, he's at least amassed 7.9 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.0 steals when in the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 7, 2025
The New York Jets said quarterback
Tyrod Taylor (groin), who departed Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins, is questionable to return to action. Undrafted rookie
Brady Cook is the team's backup quarterback and could be looking at extended action if Taylor is unable to return. Taylor, who supplanted
Justin Fields as the Jets' starter, has brought some value to Superflex formats with a pair of top-10 finishes on the year, but with Fields (knee) inactive today, the Jets' entire offense could see its ceiling lowered if an inexperienced quarterback is at the helm.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: ESPN
December 7, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (illness) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies. He just popped up on the injury report because of an illness. Under normal circumstances, this wouldn't be an issue. However, with
Donovan Clingan (leg) not a lock to suit up after missing Friday's loss to the Detroit Pistons, Williams could be needed to start. If Williams and Clingan aren't available,
Duop Reath would be the favorite to replace them in the rotation. The 29-year-old hasn't started since the 2023 campaign, when he averaged 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 37.4% shooting from behind the arc in 20 appearances with the first-five.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 7, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Donovan Clingan (leg) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies. The 2024 No. 7 overall pick suffered a left lower leg contusion during the matchup versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, keeping him off the floor for Friday's loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Robert Williams III got the start in that one, finishing the night with eight points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks. If Clingan is out again, Williams is certainly worth streaming against the Grizzlies. Although Williams isn't the most efficient scorer, he is usually a lock to make up for it in other statistical areas.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 7, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers
Marquez Valdes-Scantling and
Adam Thielen are active for Sunday's Week 14 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Both players are making their team debuts. Valdes-Scantling was signed from the Steelers' practice squad earlier this week after previously playing for the Buffalo Bills. In five games with Buffalo, he caught four of his eight targets for 40 yards. Meanwhile, Thielen was claimed off waivers after he and the Minnesota Vikings mutually agreed to part ways. The 35-year-old had caught just eight passes through 11 games. He is one year removed from a solid 2024 campaign with the Carolina Panthers in which he caught 48 passes for 615 yards and five touchdowns. Neither player is much of a hot commodity in fantasy football, but they both have the potential to carve out significant roles. After all, the Steelers have been underwhelmed by the wide receiver position across the entire depth chart, including receivers
DK Metcalf and
Calvin Austin III, and could be looking for meaningful contributions from new faces.
--Andersen PickardSource: Alan Saunders
December 7, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers are approaching a major decision on head coach Mike Tomlin's future, but he won't be fired this year, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Instead, organizational leadership will conduct a thorough review of Tomlin next offseason before deciding whether to pick up his 2027 contract option by March 1, 2026. The 19th-year head coach has won more than 62% of his games with the team, going 189-113-2. He is the NFL's longest-tenured head coach, but the Steelers haven't made a Super Bowl in 15 years and could be looking for a change in leadership. Any change won't come lightly, as Pittsburgh is known for keeping its head coaches under contract for a long time. They've had just three different head coaches since 1969. While no decision on Tomlin is imminent, this will be a very interesting storyline to monitor in the offseason window between February's Super Bowl and March's contract option deadline.
--Andersen PickardSource: Adam Schefter
December 7, 2025
Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the visiting Washington Commanders in Week 14. The Vikings will also have rookie offensive guard Donovan Jackson (ankle) available. Both offensive linemen were listed as questionable. The 26-year-old Darrisaw will return from a three-game absence due to knee and foot injuries, giving the Vikings a notable upgrade at left tackle to help protect second-year quarterback
J.J. McCarthy's blind side. Justin Skule will move back to a bench role for Minnesota with Darrisaw back in the fold. Jackson will return after missing last week's blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks due to an ankle injury and should reclaim his role as the starting left guard. It's good news for a struggling Vikings offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: Vikings.com - Craig Peters
December 7, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Jermaine Burton has been suspended by the team for Sunday's Week 14 contest against the Buffalo Bills, according to Charlie Clifford of WLWT. The 2024 third-round pick has previously faced discipline for off-the-field issues, and his team-issued suspension is the latest example of Burton's personal choices costing him meaningful playing time. Burton has not played an offensive snap this season, and he did not travel with the team to Buffalo. As a rookie last year, he caught four of 14 targets for 107 yards. He should be left on waivers in all fantasy leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: Charlie Clifford
December 7, 2025
Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner (knee) is officially active for the Week 14 contest on Sunday in Minnesota against the Vikings. Wagner will be available despite dealing with a knee injury this week and being listed as questionable on the final injury report on Friday. The 35-year-old veteran is no longer in his prime, but he's still very valuable in IDP fantasy leagues, as he enters Week 14 action as the No. 3 linebacker in overall fantasy points with 56 solo tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, and three pass breakups. Wagner could have another strong day on Sunday against the Vikings and second-year quarterback
J.J. McCarthy, who has mostly struggled in what is essentially his first year in the NFL. The Commanders' defense has been pretty generous to opposing offenses in 2025, but the matchup this week against Minnesota puts them on the streaming radar in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: Washington Commanders
December 7, 2025
Miami Dolphins quarterback
Zach Wilson (illness) is officially active for Sunday's Week 14 contest against the New York Jets. Wilson had been listed as questionable after being a late addition to the injury report on Saturday. In the end, though, the former No. 2 pick will suit up against his old team. He will continue to operate as the backup quarterback behind
Tua Tagovailoa. Meanwhile, third-string rookie quarterback
Quinn Ewers is a healthy scratch once again.
--Andersen PickardSource: Dennis Waszak Jr.
December 7, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs (oblique), who was listed as questionable for Week 14, is officially out for Sunday's divisional clash against the New Orleans Saints. It will be the fourth game that Wirfs has missed this year due to injury. With the 26-year-old sidelined, Graham Barton is expected to kick out to left tackle to protect quarterback
Baker Mayfield's blind side. Ben Bredeson will likely start at center. It's a notable shake-up for Tampa's offensive line against a decent Saints defense in a must-win game as the Bucs look to stay atop the NFC South division.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
December 7, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Chris Olave (back) is officially active for Sunday's divisional game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14. Olave dealt with some back spasms late last week but was eventually cleared to play against the Miami Dolphins and finished with four catches on seven targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in the 21-17 loss. The 25-year-old was listed as questionable on the final Week 14 injury report, but he will be active again and should be considered a must-start in all fantasy football lineups. Olave ranks as the WR9 in half-PPR fantasy points in 2025 with 73 catches for 781 yards and five touchdowns on 115 targets despite having to work with quarterbacks
Spencer Rattler and rookie
Tyler Shough. The former first-rounder caught eight of 12 targets for 63 yards in the first game against the Bucs this year, back on Oct. 26.
--Keith HernandezSource: New Orleans Saints
December 7, 2025
Cleveland Browns running back
Dylan Sampson (calf) is officially active for Sunday's Week 14 contest against the Tennessee Titans. He had been listed as questionable after upgrading to a limited participant in practice on Friday. Sampson has consistently operated as the Browns' No. 2 running back behind fellow rookie
Quinshon Judkins, but he has started to carve out more of a role for himself lately. He had 82 scrimmage yards and a receiving touchdown in
Shedeur Sanders' first career start two weeks ago, and he added 5.8 yards per carry on four rushing attempts last Sunday. Judkins plays too much to justify starting Sampson in fantasy lineups, but the Tennessee product is still a solid handcuff worth stashing in all dynasty formats, as well as redraft leagues with at least 12 teams.
--Andersen PickardSource: Kelsey Russo
December 7, 2025
Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Joshua Palmer (ankle, knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 14 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. His absence was expected after he didn't practice this past week, and he was listed as doubtful heading into the weekend. Injuries have limited Palmer to just eight games in his first season with the Bills, and he has been underwhelming with just 18 catches, 272 yards, and zero touchdowns. Even when healthy, he's not a reliable fantasy football option. In Palmer's absence,
Gabe Davis and
Brandin Cooks should earn more volume in the passing game behind
Khalil Shakir,
Keon Coleman, and
Tyrell Shavers.
--Andersen PickardSource: Joe Buscaglia
December 7, 2025
Buffalo Bills tight end
Dalton Kincaid (hamstring, knee) is officially active for Sunday's Week 14 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity. Kincaid returns from a three-game absence and will reclaim his role atop the depth chart. He has a fantastic opportunity to produce this week against a Bengals team that has been historically poor when defending opposing tight ends. In fact, the Bengals have allowed the most catches, receiving yards, touchdowns, and fantasy points to tight ends in 2025. Assuming Kincaid is healthy enough to handle a full or near-full workload, he'll be a mid-range TE1 with high-end upside. He's not a lock to play a full dose of snaps, but even if he's limited, this matchup is too favorable not to take advantage of. Kincaid should be started in all fantasy leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
December 7, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has been more involved in offensive preparations this week as the team prepares to face the Los Angeles Chargers on the road in Week 14 on Monday Night Football, team sources told Tim McManus of ESPN. Sirianni has been more vocal in offensive meetings alongside coordinator Kevin Patullo and has been addressing the group for longer than usual at the top of meetings before ceding to Patullo, who will continue to call the plays, at least for another week. The Eagles currently rank 24th in total yards (304.8 yards per game), 23rd in passing (196.3), 22nd in rushing (108.5), and 19th in points (22.5) despite having the highest-salaried offense in the league. Philly has averaged 15.5 points over its last four games and is looking to snap a two-game skid. Patullo is calling plays for the first time in his career in 2025, and the Eagles' offense has lacked imagination for most of the season.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Tim McManus
December 7, 2025
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said that he would not be surprised if the Minnesota Vikings brought in a veteran quarterback next season to enhance their QB room and "maybe push
J.J. McCarthy a little bit." After moving on from
Sam Darnold following a career-best season in 2024, the Vikings added veteran
Carson Wentz as insurance behind McCarthy to begin the 2025 campaign. Wentz suffered a season-ending shoulder surgery, leaving undrafted rookie
Max Brosmer as the backup for McCarthy. Brosmer was forced into action in Week 13 against Seattle after McCarthy suffered a concussion, and he had a disastrous four-interception performance last weekend. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season in 2024 following knee surgery, and he has mostly struggled in his first six NFL starts, completing 54.1% of his 159 pass attempts for 929 yards, six touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. If McCarthy continues to struggle to close out 2025, he might not be a lock for the starting QB job going into the 2026 season.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
December 7, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Alec Pierce's strong season continues with a favorable matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14. The 25-year-old is this year's WR41 with 33 catches, 689 yards, and two touchdowns, but he has come on particularly strong lately with an average of 13.5 fantasy points per game (PPR) over his last six contests. He has established himself as
Daniel Jones' second-favorite target behind
Michael Pittman Jr., though we also have to factor in the strong presence of
Jonathan Taylor, who commands heavy volume on the ground. Still, despite losing opportunities to Pittman and Taylor, Pierce is having the best season of his young career and continues to find himself on the fantasy radar every week. This week, he ranks as the WR33 in RotoBaller's fantasy rankings, making him a strong WR3/flex in most leagues. He also gets a relatively favorable matchup against the Jaguars, who have allowed the 15th-most fantasy points and 11th-most touchdowns to wide receivers in 2025.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 7, 2025
According to On3.com, TCU offensive coordinator Kendal Briles could be the top candidate for South Carolina's vacant offensive coordinator job. The Gamecocks' offense mightily disappointed under Mike Shula following the departure of Dowell Loggains in 2025. Among 16 SEC teams, South Carolina ranked 15th in total yards per game (336.3) and rushing yards per game (111.1), and 14th in points per game (22.7), despite having preseason Heisman-hopeful LaNorris Sellers under center. Briles, the 43-year-old son of Art Briles, has been an offensive coordinator since 2015, including stops at Baylor, Florida Atlantic, Houston, Florida State, Arkansas, and TCU. The Horned Frogs ranked fourth in the Big 12 in total offense (425.3 YPG) and seventh in points per game (30.8). It remains to be seen if Sellers will stay in Columbia, but Briles would be a significant upgrade for South Carolina if it lands their desired candidate.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: On3.com
December 7, 2025
Chicago Bears running back
Kyle Monangai remains the No. 2 option on the depth chart behind
D'Andre Swift, but he should still be viewed as a high-end RB3/flex with additional upside heading into Sunday's Week 14 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. The Bears have emerged as a run-heavy offense, allowing both Monangai and Swift to carry fantasy relevance in any given week. Now, with wide receiver
Rome Odunze (foot) inactive, Chicago may be more motivated than ever to run the football early and often. Monangai handled 22 carries last week, and we would not be surprised to see him register at least another 15-20 rushing attempts this week. A matchup against the Packers' run defense isn't ideal, but Monangai's impressive efficiency so far this year (4.88 YPC) should be enough to counteract the effect of Green Bay's defense. He ranks as the overall RB25 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 7, 2025
The James Madison Dukes are in a great position to make the 12-team College Football Playoff following the Duke Blue Devils' win over Virginia in Saturday Night's ACC Championship game. Under the current format, the five highest-ranked conference champions automatically qualify for the College Football Playoff. Duke won the ACC with an 8-5 record and is unlikely to enter the CFP Committee's rankings, while No. 25 James Madison won the Sun Belt Championship on Friday after beating Troy 31-14. Under second-year head coach Bob Chesney, who is leaving for UCLA when the season ends, James Madison has compiled a 12-1 record, with its only loss coming in Week 2 against Louisville. James Madison could be looking at a CFP berth and first-round road playoff game in just its fourth season in the FBS.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
December 7, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Luther Burden III will step into the No. 2 receiver role against the Green Bay Packers with
Rome Odunze (foot) sidelined. This elevated role comes at an opportune time for the rookie, who had already been seeing his workload steadily increase. With both
DJ Moore and Odunze on the field over the last four weeks, Burden totaled 19 targets, 13 catches, and 157 yards. Now that Odunze is sidelined, he should handle even greater volume. The Bears are a run-first offense, so it's not guaranteed that Moore or Burden will break out this week. However, if there's a time for it to happen, it will be with Odunze inactive. Burden, a Missouri product, ranks as the overall WR36 in RotoBaller's Week 14 fantasy rankings. He should be deployed as a low-end WR3/flex against a Green Bay defense that allowed over 300 passing yards to Detroit in Week 13.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 7, 2025
Following Conference Championship Saturday, it appears that the College Football Playoff committee will be deciding between two of Notre Dame, Miami, and Alabama as the No. 9 and No. 10 seeds in the College Football Playoff. Indiana, Georgia, Ohio State, Texas Tech, Oregon, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Tulane are locks for the field, while James Madison will almost certainly be in the dance as the fifth-highest-ranked conference champion after Duke beat Virginia in the ACC Championship. Alabama suffered a 21-point blowout loss to Georgia in the SEC Championship Game to drop to 10-3, and it could be punished for the lopsided loss. The Committee has had Notre Dame ranked ahead of Miami for weeks, despite the Canes' head-to-head win over the Irish in Week 1, so Notre Dame seems like the safest bet to make the field, potentially forcing the Committee to decide between Alabama and Miami. All three teams on the CFP bubble have a strong argument for making the 12-team field, but there are only enough spots for two of them under the current format. No matter what is decided, there is sure to be controversy on Selection Sunday.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
December 7, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
Garrett Wilson (knee) has been sidelined since Week 10 with relatively few updates on his status. Now, despite the Jets trending toward missing the playoffs, Connor Hughes of SNY speculates that Wilson will be activated and will return to the lineup before the end of the regular season. When explaining his belief that Wilson will play again this year, Hughes cited the receiver's desire to contribute. "Garrett is such a different guy," Hughes said. "He wants to win so bad, and he wants to be on the field so bad that when he is healthy and he can clear and pass all the tests, I don't see the Jets being able to keep Garrett out of the lineup. He is going to want to be out there, and the Jets are ultimately going to have to put him back out there." The exact timetable for Wilson's return is unclear, but presumably, he'll be back for some or all of the fantasy football playoffs. He should benefit from having
Tyrod Taylor under center, as his best game of the season came with the veteran quarterback throwing him passes. That happened back in Week 3, and Wilson caught 10 passes for 84 yards and one touchdown. Upon his return, Wilson will rank as a low-end WR1 in fantasy football.
--Andersen PickardSource: Connor Hughes
December 7, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Christian Watson has been on a tear lately, and he should continue to be quite productive during Sunday's Week 14 contest against the Chicago Bears. Specifically, Watson has 13 catches, 175 yards, and three touchdowns over his last three games, ranking as the WR10 in half-PPR leagues during that span. Although Watson will find himself with a little more competition this week after the Packers activated
Jayden Reed (foot, shoulder), he should still be started in most leagues. It appears that Watson has established himself as
Jordan Love's favorite target, which bodes well for his volume and productivity against a Bears defense that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. Watson ranks as the overall WR24 in RotoBaller's Week 14 fantasy rankings. He should be started in all leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
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