November 26, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) said that he plans to return and play on Sunday Night Football in Week 13 against the visiting Denver Broncos for the first time in a month, according to ESPN's John Keim. McLaurin has played just once since Week 3 and has missed the last three contests due to a lingering right-quad injury. He played in a Week 8 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs but aggravated the injury. The 30-year-old is feeling better coming out of the team's bye week, though, and he was limited in practice on Wednesday. In addition to McLaurin, the team could get
Noah Brown (groin, knee) back from Injured Reserve in Week 13. McLaurin and Brown have played just two games together this year. McLaurin's fantasy managers have to be happy with this news, but he could easily disappoint in his first game back if he's active while potentially seeing fewer snaps against an elite Broncos defense that is expected to get All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain (pectoral) back from injury.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - John Keim
November 26, 2025
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (ankle) upgraded to a full practice on Wednesday and has been removed from the final injury report in Week 13, according to Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun. Bateman will put an end to his two-game absence due to an ankle sprain and will play against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving Day on Thursday night. The matchup against Cincy's porous defense is an excellent one for Bateman to return to, but he may not be able to take advantage of it. The 25-year-old is having another disappointing season for fantasy football purposes, having caught just 16 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns on 32 targets through nine games. At best, fantasy managers should consider Bateman to be a low-upside WR5/flex in deeper leagues in his return to Baltimore's lineup.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Baltimore Sun - Jonas Shaffer
November 26, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) was limited in his return to practice on Wednesday, per AZCardinals.com's Darren Urban. Harrison had an appendectomy following the team's Week 10 game, and he's missed the last two games as a result. Although nothing is official yet, the 23-year-old second-year wideout could be on track to return in Week 13 on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if he's able to upgrade to a full practice on Thursday or Friday. It's good news for his fantasy managers, although there have been indications that Harrison could take a back seat to
Michael Wilson, who has a whopping 25 catches on 33 targets for 303 yards the last two weeks, when he returns. Although Harrison has been better since quarterback
Jacoby Brissett took over the offense, he still has yet to live up to his draft status of fourth overall in 2024.
--Keith HernandezSource: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
November 26, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Trey Benson (knee), who is still on Injured Reserve, was limited in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday, according to Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com. Benson returned to practice last Wednesday for the first time since undergoing surgery earlier this year on his meniscus. The 23-year-old has now put in four straight limited practices. He might need to upgrade to a full practice this week to be activated from the IR before Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bam Knight continues to be limited in practice with a knee injury, but he should be fine to play this weekend. If Benson is held out for another game, Knight figures to continue in the lead-back role with
Emari Demercado still dealing with an ankle sprain. If Benson is cleared to play against Tampa, his snaps may be capped in his first game back since Week 4.
--Keith HernandezSource: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
November 26, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs defense was put to the test in Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts, and they will be tested again with the Dallas Cowboys on tap for Week 13. Despite coming away with a win last week, the Chiefs' defense has now allowed 20 or more points in three straight games, marking seven games with at least 20 points allowed this season. The Cowboys offense will likely extend that streak to four straight games, considering they are the fourth-highest scoring team in the league this season. Along with their inability to limit scoring, the Chiefs' defense has not recorded a takeaway in three straight games and failed to record a single sack in Week 12. The Chiefs' defense is ranked 20th in our RotoBaller rankings, making them a tough defense to trust approaching the fantasy playoffs.
--Joshua CostelloSource: ESPN.com
November 26, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin (leg) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Godwin returned in Sunday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams for the first time since suffering a fractured fibula in Week 5, but he's still being limited in practice as a precaution. In his first game back, Godwin played only 36% of the offensive snaps and caught two of four targets for nine yards. The 29-year-old shouldn't be in any real danger of missing this Sunday's Week 13 contest against the visiting Arizona Cardinals, and he should see more playing time in his second game back. However, Godwin should be viewed as more of a WR4/5 for fantasy purposes as he gets his legs underneath him, and he'll be a receiver to fade for a second straight week if quarterback
Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is unable to play.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
November 26, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs kicker
Harrison Butker is 9-for-9 on field goals in the last three games, and he'll look to continue that streak against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day. Butker has struggled with accuracy this season, but his recent stretch of success has brought his season 87.5% field goal percentage closer to his career average of 88.5%. The Chiefs kicker should find plenty of opportunities to extend his field goal streak against the Cowboys in a game with a 52.5 O/U. The Dallas offense is one of the highest-scoring units in the league, and the Chiefs will need to score often to keep pace. Butker is ranked K11 in our RotoBaller rankings, making him a borderline K1 in Week 13.
--Joshua CostelloSource: ESPN.com
November 26, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was held out of the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday with a low-grade AC joint sprain in his left (non-throwing) shoulder, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud. Mayfield was seen wearing a sling on his left arm in the second half of Sunday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but he has a chance to play in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday if he can get back onto the practice field later this week. In the event that the 30-year-old veteran isn't ready to play, the Buccaneers are preparing veteran backup
Teddy Bridgewater to start in practice this week. Mayfield's ability to play this weekend could be tied to pain management. He's one of the toughest QBs in the league, so if it comes down to that, he'll probably be out there, but he'd be more of a high-end QB2 for fantasy football at likely less than 100%.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
November 26, 2025
The Green Bay Packers' defense and special teams unit have their work cut out for them this week as the Packers have a Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions in Week 13. The Packers put together their best fantasy performance of the season in Week 12, with five sacks, two interceptions, and a fumble recovery against the Minnesota Vikings. That kind of performance likely isn't in the cards against the Lions, who, even with
Sam LaPorta (back) unlikely to return this season, boast some heavy hitters like
Jahmyr Gibbs,
Amon-Ra St. Brown,
Jameson Williams, and quarterback
Jared Goff to put it all together on offense. Because of the firepower in this game in Detroit, the Packers are an option to leave out of your fantasy lineups in Week 13.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
November 26, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) is on track to return from a lengthy absence in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday after putting in a full practice on Wednesday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Irving has not played since Week 4 due to a subluxation of his shoulder and a foot sprain, but all signs are pointing to him being active this weekend in Week 13 in a plus matchup. Irving's fantasy managers have to be stoked that he's finally returning, but the Bucs fully plan to ease him back into their backfield, which will make him extremely volatile in his first game back. The 23-year-old was Tampa's clear lead back before his injuries, carrying the ball 71 times for 237 yards and no touchdowns while adding 193 receiving yards and two TDs. Irving will have a key role down the stretch, but he might have to share work more with
Sean Tucker and
Rachaad White than he did to begin the 2025 season.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
November 26, 2025
Green Bay Packers kicker
Brandon McManus matched his best fantasy output of the season in Week 12 and looks to keep that run going when the Packers head to Ford Field to face the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. McManus was successful on all three of his field goal attempts in Week 12 against the Minnesota Vikings, making kicks of 32, 30, and 40 yards. Also booting home both extra point attempts, McManus was K10 on the week and could be on the upswing now from a quad injury that's affected him at times this season. With the Packers heading to Detroit for their Week 13 matchup, McManus is a low-end starter for fantasy purposes.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
November 26, 2025
Green Bay Packers tight end
John FitzPatrick has seen his opportunity with the Packers grow as of late, but is still a player to leave out of fantasy lineups when the Packers head to Detroit to take on the Lions on Thanksgiving. FitzPatrick has supplanted
Luke Musgrave in terms of snap share and routes over the last two weeks for the Packers. Despite the increased snaps in the 60 percent range in each of the last two weeks for Green Bay, it's only turned into a combined two receptions and 16 yards on two targets. FitzPatrick's role is not as a receiver, so expecting fantasy production out of the Packers' tight end may not be realistic. Leave FitzPatrick off of your fantasy rosters when the Packers play the Lions on Thanksgiving in Week 13.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
November 26, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Romeo Doubs has had a lackluster last few weeks of fantasy production, but looks to get back on track when the Lions face the Packers in Week 13 on Thanksgiving. After averaging eight targets per game in Week 6 through Week 9, Doubs is averaging just five targets per game in his last three games, with the Packers opting to get back to running the ball much more. In the last three contests, Doubs has had a combined seven receptions, 81 yards, and zero touchdowns in that span. He's taken a backseat in the pecking order to
Christian Watson, who has asserted himself as a player who can earn targets. Even with Watson's emergence in recent weeks, this is still a good spot for Doubs. He's a solid flex play for fantasy managers this week, but just know that the points floor is a bit low.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
November 26, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Christian Watson has been front and center for the Packers in their passing game as of late, and he looks to keep that up in the Packers' Week 13 game against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. Last week against the Minnesota Vikings, Watson led the Packers in targets with seven and paced the passing game production with a five-catch, 49-yard stat line. Watson has also led the Packers in air yards over the last three games, showing the intent from head coach and playcaller Matt LaFleur and Packers quarterback
Jordan Love to get the ball downfield. Detroit allows the 11th-most fantasy points to opposing receivers and is a man-based defense that was just shredded by
Wan'Dale Robinson's 9-157-1 line this past Sunday for the Giants. For fantasy purposes, Watson should be considered a high-upside WR3 for Week 13.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
November 26, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Emanuel Wilson had an awesome game in Week 12, but will cede the starting running back duties back to
Josh Jacobs when the Packers match up with the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. Wilson took 28 carries and turned that into 107 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while catching both of his targets for 18 yards. It was a great performance, but with Jacobs off the injury report after three limited practice sessions, Wilson's role will be greatly diminished from last week. While Wilson could see some more opportunities working in tandem with Jacobs, it's not likely to be anything substantial. When the Packers face the Lions in Week 13's Thanksgiving showdown, Wilson is more of an RB4 option than should be left on benches in all but the deepest of fantasy leagues.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
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