November 27, 2025
The Detroit Lions are expected to sign star running back
Jahmyr Gibbs to a contract extension this offseason. Gibbs is currently on the four-year rookie deal he signed in 2023 and could be the next Lion to sign a massive extension. The Lions are looking to keep their core together, as they recently extended
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Aidan Hutchinson,
Jameson Williams, and
Jared Goff. Gibbs has been terrific for the Lions and fantasy managers this season. The 23-year-old has rushed for 951 yards on 155 rushing attempts and 10 touchdowns while catching 48 passes for 379 yards and three scores over 11 games. Gibbs has been one of the best running backs in football in an explosive Lions offense and is a surefire first-round pick heading into 2026 fantasy football drafts.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network
November 27, 2025
Detroit Lions wide receiver
Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) is questionable to return in Thursday's game against the Green Bay Packers. St. Brown headed to the locker room after getting his ankle rolled up by his offensive line teammates in the first quarter. He was spotted with a noticeable limp and was targeted once before exiting early.
Jameson Williams and
Isaac TeSlaa should see an increase in targets with St. Brown sidelined. RotoBaller will continue to provide updates as they come in, and the severity of St.Brown's injury should be known soon.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter of ESPN
November 27, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Trey Benson (knee) wasn't present at Thursday's practice. Benson was limited on Wednesday and not spotted for Thursday's session. The 23-year-old has not played since suffering a knee injury in Week 4. It's unclear if Benson was given a maintenance day, but fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation. He will have one more day to practice ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Emari Demercado (ankle) was also not spotted at practice. If Benson and Demercado are unable to go in Week 13, look for
Bam Knight and
Michael Carter to lead Arizona's backfield once again. If active, Benson is considered a FLEX play in the first game back since Week 4 and is ranked 36th among all running backs heading into this week.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Tyler Drake
November 27, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys are looking to retain wide receiver
George Pickens for 2026 and beyond. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones does not want Pickens playing elsewhere in 2026. "We've got two No. 1 wide receivers," said Jones. Pickens was acquired by the Cowboys this offseason and has been excellent for Dallas in 2025. The 24-year-old has racked up 67 catches for 1,054 yards and eight touchdowns over 11 games. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2025 season as he's in the final year of his rookie deal. The Cowboys could also place the franchise tag on Pickens if they are unable to agree on a contract extension. Pickens is a low-end WR1 in dynasty if he remains in Dallas, where the Cowboys are looking to extend and sign the former Steeler to a long-term deal. Pickens will look to keep things rolling against the Chiefs on Thanksgiving.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network
November 27, 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Daniel Jones (leg), who has been dealing with a lower-leg injury, suffered a fracture in his fibula, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Despite dealing with a fracture in his fibula, Jones was a full participant in Thursday's practice, and one source said, "he looked good." The 28-year-old will continue to try and play through his injury as the Colts head into a Week 13 divisional matchup against the visiting Houston Texans and their top-ranked defense. Jones has surprisingly been a top-10 fantasy QB through 12 weeks in his first year with the Colts, throwing for 2,840 yards, 17 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 11 games. He hasn't done much with his legs, though, and that should remain the case given his injury. In Week 13 in a bad matchup, fantasy managers in single-QB leagues should fade Jones.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
November 27, 2025
New England Patriots rookie running back
TreVeyon Henderson took advantage of backfield mate
Rhamondre Stevenson missing three games with a toe injury, compiling 264 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns on 47 carries over that span. The 23-year-old second-rounder also added 10 catches on 12 targets for 66 yards and another TD. He had at least 14 rushing attempts in all three of those starts. Stevenson returned in the Week 12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, but Henderson outsnapped him 46 to 22 and saw a healthy 18 carries for 66 yards, adding three receptions for 15 yards on four targets. Stevenson will continue to be involved if he's healthy in New England's backfield, but it looks like Henderson has finally taken over starting duties for the Pats as they head into a Monday night tilt against the Giants in Week 13. Against New York, Henderson will have clear RB1 upside in fantasy in a plus matchup.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
November 27, 2025
Houston Texans quarterback
Davis Mills has filled in nicely over the last three games with
C.J. Stroud sidelined with a concussion. Mills has led the team to three wins, going 69-for-116 passing (59.5%) for 719 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception while also carrying the ball seven times for 38 yards and another score on the ground. He threw for over 250 yards in his first two starts, and he's tossed two TDs in two of his three starts. While the 27-year-old's fantasy stock has been on the rise as a short-term QB2 option in superflex leagues, he could be headed back to the bench this weekend when the team takes on the division-rival Indianapolis Colts on the road. Stroud remains in the league's concussion protocol, but he's practicing in full and is on track to be cleared to play this Sunday. If Stroud is cleared, Mills will head back to the bench in Week 13 and for the remainder of the season.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
November 27, 2025
Detroit Lions offensive tackles Penei Sewell (ankle) and Taylor Decker (shoulder) are both active for the Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday against the division-rival Green Bay Packers in Week 13. Offensive guard Tate Ratledge (knee) will also be available. All three offensive linemen were listed as questionable on the final injury report. Sewell, the team's starting right tackle, has been playing through an ankle injury for the last three weeks but has not missed time. Decker has also been dealing with a shoulder injury for most of November, but he, too, has not missed any action. The 31-year-old veteran will continue to serve as Detroit's starting left tackle as he protects quarterback
Jared Goff's blind side. Sewell and Decker will have their hands full against a strong Packers pass rush on Thursday.
--Keith HernandezSource: Detroit Lions
November 27, 2025
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver
Isaac TeSlaa (hand), who was listed as questionable for Thursday's game, is officially active for the Thanksgiving Day tilt against the division-rival Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. TeSlaa has barely played in his first season in the NFL, but he's had a nose for the end zone, with two touchdown receptions on his four catches on the year. The 23-year-old third-rounder out of Arkansas could be in line for a season-high in snaps on Turkey Day, too, with
Kalif Raymond (ankle) out, as well as tight ends
Sam LaPorta (back, Injured Reserve) and
Brock Wright (neck). TeSlaa's playing time should receive a boost, but fantasy managers should still consider him a highly volatile, touchdown-dependent flex option in deeper leagues. He's been targeted nine times all year and has 65 yards on his four receptions.
--Keith HernandezSource: Detroit Lions
November 27, 2025
Los Angeles Rams quarterback
Matthew Stafford has played at an elite level this season, throwing 30 touchdowns to just two interceptions in 11 games. Stafford lit up the Bucs for three first-half touchdowns before throttling down in the second half in the Week 12 blowout win. The 37-year-old ranks as the QB4 in fantasy points per game this season, while his elite wide receiver duo of
Puka Nacua and
Davante Adams both rank in the top 10 for PPR points per game. Stafford profiles as a high-end QB1 again in Week 13 against the Carolina Panthers.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 27, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback
Trevor Lawrence had an up-and-down 2025 season through 11 games, completing 59.8% of his passes for 2,407 yards to go with 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, while adding 54 carries for 210 yards and five more scores on the ground. Lawrence's legs have been a bigger story this season as he's already tied a career high in rushing touchdowns and is tied for fourth among quarterbacks in that category. However, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft has been one of the most turnover-prone quarterbacks in the league, tied for the league lead with 14 giveaways. His pass catchers haven't helped him much this season, as his 35 drops are by far the most among quarterbacks, with
Bo Nix being the next highest with 26. Lawrence will have close to his full group of pass catchers back in a favorable Week 13 matchup against the Titans, and is ranked as RotoBaller's QB14 for the week.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
November 27, 2025
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver
Matthew Golden (wrist) has been ruled out for the Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions, according to Lily Zhao of FOX6 News. Golden is inactive for the second straight game after missing Week 12 due to shoulder and wrist injuries. The rookie first-rounder was listed as limited every day in practice this week, but ultimately wasn't ready to go on a short week. Golden last played in Week 11 against the New York Giants, but posted his lowest snap share of the season (33.3%) and recorded just one reception for 24 yards on three targets. He has been buried on Green Bay's depth chart with multiple other capable pass catchers, and the eventual return of
Jayden Reed (foot, shoulder) could make the situation even murkier for Golden.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Lily Zhao
November 27, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Jayden Reed (foot, shoulder) won't play on Thanksgiving against the Detroit Lions, but there's a solid chance that he will be able to return in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears. Reed has been sidelined since Week 2 after suffering a broken collarbone and was listed as limited in practice every day this week. Head coach Matt LaFleur kept the possibility of the 25-year-old returning on Thursday on the table before he was eventually ruled out, and there's hope that he will be activated from injured reserve soon. In the meantime, Reed remains a strong stash option for fantasy managers as he could return to a prominent role in Green Bay's passing attack alongside
Christian Watson and
Romeo Doubs.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 27, 2025
The Chicago Bears activated cornerback Jaylon Johnson (groin) from injured reserve ahead of their matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Johnson has played in just one game this season, back in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions, but he was listed as a full participant in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday and is expected to return in Week 13. The 26-year-old cornerback's snaps could be limited after missing a lot of time, but his presence will be a big lift to a Chicago Bears defense that has allowed 26.5 points per game so far this season.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Ian Rapoport
November 27, 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Daniel Jones (fibula) will practice on Thursday, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Jones was listed as limited for Wednesday's practice session and should be good to play in Week 13 against the Houston Texans. Jones showed up on the injury report last week with a fibula injury, but practiced in full on Friday and played in the Colts' Week 12 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The 28-year-old played decently well, completing 19 of 31 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns. Jones has had a resurgent season in his first year in Indianapolis, leading one of the best offenses in the league and being a valuable player for fantasy, ranking as the QB9 in points per game (19.0). It's a tough matchup in Week 13 against an elite Texans defense, which puts Jones as more of a high-end QB2.
--Kyle McCarthySource: James Boyd
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