November 28, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Chris Olave (back) returned to practice on Friday after beginning the week as a limited participant before a DNP on Thursday. While it's worth monitoring the team's injury report to see his exact level of participation, the fact that he was able to return at all is a positive sign for his availability before a Week 13 matchup with the Dolphins. Olave has been one of this season's most unheralded fantasy producers, currently the WR12 in half-PPR formats, and his involvement has not wavered since rookie
Tyler Shough took over as the team's starter. In the two games since New Orleans dealt
Rashid Shaheed to the Seahawks, Olave has caught 14 of his 21 targets for 174 yards and a score. Miami boasts a top-10 defense against fantasy wide receivers, but if Olave is cleared to play, he remains a locked-in starter and the clear focal point of the Saints offense, especially with
Alvin Kamara trending towards missing his first game of the year.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Luke Johnson
November 28, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals running back
Chase Brown looked good in the Thanksgiving win over the Baltimore Ravens. The 25-year-old didn't find the end zone, although he still got it done for fantasy managers by finishing with 78 yards off 15 carries (5.2 YPC) while catching all seven of his targets for 35 yards. The Bengals were fortunate to get
Joe Burrow (toe) back from a lengthy stint on the Injured Reserve list. Unfortunately,
Tee Higgins (concussion) didn't suit up after taking a hit in the Week 12 loss to the New England Patriots. The Bengals have a few extra days to recover before the Week 14 meeting with the Bills in Buffalo. While Brown is back to being considered a must-start fantasy option, his ceiling will be higher if Higgins remains sidelined.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
November 28, 2025
Houston Texans quarterback
C.J. Stroud (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will return to the field in Week 13 when the Texans face the Colts in a divisional clash. With Stroud sidelined since exiting a Week 9 loss to the Broncos, the Texans have reeled off three straight wins with
Davis Mills at the helm and put themselves right back in the race for the AFC South crown. While the defense has been the main catalyst for the late-season surge, receivers
Nico Collins and
Jayden Higgins have enjoyed arguably the best three-game stretches of their respective seasons. With that success appearing to come on the heels of a philosophical offensive shift, rather than just a quarterback change, both players should see continued involvement. Collins is RotoBaller's WR 11 for the week, while Higgins remains in flex consideration in deeper leagues against a Colts defense that still ranks as below average against the pass, despite recent improvements.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Jonathan M Alexander
November 28, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Burrow (toe) made his return in Thursday's win over the Baltimore Ravens after being sidelined since the Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The signal-caller showed signs of rust, although he still finished the night by throwing for 261 yards and two touchdowns. Granted, Burrow had trouble completing some of his passes (24-for-46). Still, fantasy managers were pleased with the end result, especially since he hasn't played in over two months, doing so without
Tee Higgins (concussion). With the Bengals desperately trying to keep their playoff hopes alive, the 2020 No. 1 overall pick should play better in the Week 14 meeting with the Bills, a team that has struggled on the defensive side of the ball of late.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
November 28, 2025
Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray (foot) is eligible to return from Injured Reserve as early as Week 14, and while the team prepares for a Week 13 matchup with the Buccaneers, he was spotted putting in work off to the side with some of the team's athletic trainers. Veteran
Jacoby Brissett has been the team's starter since Week 6 and has reinvigorated Arizona's passing offense. Brissett has averaged 314.5 passing yards across his six starts, while throwing at least two touchdowns in five of six.
Trey McBride is currently the top-scoring fantasy tight end in the league, and with Marvin Harrioson Jr. (appendix) missing the past two games following an emergency appendectomy, Brissett has transformed
Michael Wilson and
Greg Dortch into week winners. While the result in the win-loss column has not been as favorable, it seems unlikely that Murray will reclaim the starting job anytime soon, and it's still possible he's already taken his last snap with the team.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Zach Gershman
November 28, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
DK Metcalf (ankle) will play this week against the Bills after an ankle injury caused him to miss Wednesday's practice. He returned to full participation by Thursday, and according to head coach Mike Tomlin, he will carry no injury designation into an AFC clash with notable playoff implications. Quarterback
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) has also been cleared to play on Sunday, a week after
Mason Rudolph was forced into a start against the Bears in which he threw for fewer than 175 yards on 5.5 yards per attempt. The connection between Rodgers and his top wide receiver has looked hit or miss throughout the year, but against an ailing Buffalo defense that has allowed 30+ points in two of its last three contests, Metcalf remains a viable WR2/Flex play and is RotoBaller's WR27 in a week with no teams on bye.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Nick Farabaugh
November 28, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) won't have a game designation for this weekend and will play on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills in Week 13, according to Nick Farabaugh of Penn Live. Rodgers was a full participant in practice on Friday. "He just got more reps," Tomlin said. The head coach also said that Rodgers was able to take some snaps under center. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer suffered a small fracture to his left (non-throwing) hand in Week 11 and did not play in last week's loss to the Chicago Bears. Rodgers has been a QB2 in fantasy in his first year in Pittsburgh, throwing for 1,969 yards, 19 touchdowns, and seven interceptions through 10 games played. Although he'll be facing a reeling Bills defense with plenty of injuries, Rodgers should remain in the low-end QB2 tier for fantasy purposes as he plays through his wrist fracture.
--Keith HernandezSource: Penn Live - Nick Farabaugh
November 28, 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Daniel Jones (leg) was a full participant in practice again on Friday and will be ready to go on Sunday for a divisional clash against the Houston Texans in Week 13, according to Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star. "We would never put him out there if we thought something could go wrong," head coach Shane Steichen said. The 28-year-old Jones is working through a fractured fibula, but he has been practicing and will continue to play through the injury moving forward. Jones is a leading candidate for Comeback Player of the Year in the AFC in 2025, throwing for 2,840 yards, 17 touchdowns, and five interceptions through the first 12 weeks. His leg injury will be something to closely monitor, though, and fantasy managers should consider him a QB2 this weekend against the No. 1 defense in the NFL.
--Keith HernandezSource: Indianapolis Star - Joel A. Erickson
November 28, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Noah Brown (groin, knee) has been ruled out for the Week 13 game against the visiting Denver Broncos on Sunday night in Week 13, according to head coach Dan Quinn. The Commanders opened Brown's 21-day practice window this week, but he will stay on Injured Reserve for another week. The 29-year-old's next chance to return will be for a Week 14 tilt against the Minnesota Vikings. The good news for the Commanders is that they will be getting
Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) back for the first time since he aggravated his quad injury in Week 8. When Brown does return, he'll be battling for targets behind McLaurin and
Deebo Samuel Sr. and won't be a must-roster player in 12-team fantasy football leagues. Brown has played in just two games in 2025 due to his injuries and has three receptions on seven targets for 36 scoreless yards.
--Keith HernandezSource: Commanders.com - Zach Selby
November 28, 2025
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed on Friday that wide receiver
Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) will be active on Sunday night against the Denver Broncos in Week 13, according to Zach Selby of Commanders.com. "He's worked hard," Quinn said. McLaurin aggravated a quad injury in Week 8 and returned to practice for the first time this week, and now he's ready to return to action in a tough matchup against an elite Broncos defense that is expected to get All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain back. The 30-year-old veteran pass-catcher should operate as Washington's WR1 now that he's back, although it's possible he won't be on the field as much as he normally would if the Commanders decide to ease him back into the offense. Potentially on a snap count in a bad matchup, McLaurin is definitely one to fade in DFS this weekend.
--Keith HernandezSource: Commanders.com - Zach Selby
November 28, 2025
The Washington Commanders officially ruled out quarterback
Jayden Daniels (elbow) for Sunday night's game against the visiting Denver Broncos in Week 13, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. Daniels has not played since suffering a gruesome dislocation of his left (non-throwing) elbow in the Week 9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The 24-year-old second-year signal-caller returned to practice for the first time this week, but he's not quite ready to make his return after several limited practices. Even though the Commanders are well out of playoff contention, they are optimistic that Daniels can return to play against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14 if he's cleared for contact. For at least another week, veteran backup
Marcus Mariota will lead Washington's offense this Sunday night against one of the best defenses in the league in the Broncos.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Washington Post - Nicki Jhabvala
November 28, 2025
New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka confirmed on Friday that rookie quarterback
Jaxson Dart (concussion) will start on Monday night versus the New England Patriots, according to Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record. Dart, who has missed the last two games due to a concussion, cleared the league's concussion protocol this week and will return to starting duties in Week 13, sending veteran
Jameis Winston back to the bench after he nearly led the G-Men to an upset over the Detroit Lions last week. Despite a less-than-ideal matchup against the Patriots on Monday, the 22-year-old Dart should immediately be back in the QB1 conversation in fantasy football because of his dual-threat abilities. In the first seven starts of his career, Dart has been impressive with his arm and legs, throwing for 1,417 yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions while adding 317 rushing yards and 7 TDs on the ground.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Bergen Record - Art Stapleton
November 28, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that running back
Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) is in play to return on Sunday in Week 13 to face the Arizona Cardinals, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Things were trending this way after Irving put in a full practice on Friday, but now it's official that Irving will be active in Week 13 for the first time since Week 4. The 23-year-old has recovered from a subluxation of his shoulder and a foot sprain. His fantasy managers will be happy to know he's back, but at the same time, he could easily disappoint in his first game after a long layoff, with the Bucs expected to put a limit on the number of snaps he plays on Sunday.
Sean Tucker and
Rachaad White should still be involved in Tampa's backfield against the Cards, making the Bucs' backfield a potential three-headed monster in Week 13.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
November 28, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that quarterback
Baker Mayfield (shoulder) looked good in practice on Friday and is trending towards starting on Sunday against the visiting Arizona Cardinals in Week 13, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Mayfield was a DNP in Wednesday's practice but returned to a limited practice on Thursday. The 30-year-old could be listed as questionable on the final Week 13 injury report if he's limited again on Friday, but signs are pointing toward him playing through a low-grade AC joint sprain to his left (non-throwing) shoulder this weekend. If Mayfield plays, he probably won't be 100% and could suffer an in-game setback, making him a more risky high-end QB2 option for fantasy managers in a good matchup against Arizona. If Mayfield doesn't play, veteran
Teddy Bridgewater would get the nod under center.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
November 28, 2025
Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (ankle), who was carted off in the Thanksgiving Day win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday, suffered a fractured ankle, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Wyatt's season is expected to be over. The 27-year-old defensive tackle was carted off Ford Field in the fourth quarter and now won't be available the rest of the year. It's a notable loss for a strong Packers defense the rest of the way. The former first-rounder will finish his fourth year in the NFL with 27 tackles (15 solo), four sacks, six tackles for loss, seven QB hits, and two pass breakups in his 10 starts. Karl Brooks (ankle) is also dealing with an injury, so Nazir Stackhouse could see more playing time on the interior of Green Bay's defensive line going forward.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
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