December 7, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (illness) won't play on Sunday versus Oklahoma City. The 28-year-old has had an excellent 2025 campaign, averaging 27.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. However, like some of the other big names around the National Basketball Association, he's not feeling well. With Markkanen out for the first time this season, his next chance to return will be on Friday in Memphis. In the meantime,
Kyle Filipowski, averaging 7.8 points, 5.0 boards, and 3.2 assists in six starts, is the favorite to take Markkanen's place in the rotation. While Filipowski's statistical contributions with the first-five aren't the best, there's no reason why he can't be more production with Markkanen off the floor, even against the top defensive club in the league.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Brandon Rahbar
December 7, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback
Geno Smith (shoulder) was ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos due to a shoulder injury that he suffered in the fourth quarter. Smith received tape on his fingers for abrasions he suffered earlier in the game, but ultimately it was a shoulder injury that knocked him out of the 24-17 loss. The veteran quarterback continued to play through that until suffering a shoulder injury. Smith landed hard on his shoulder and was immediately taken to the locker room.
Kenny Pickett took over under center for the rest of Sunday's game. Smith completed 13 of 21 passing attempts for 116 yards and one touchdown before exiting the game. It's unclear at the moment if he'll be ready to play against the Philadelphia Eagles next week, but even if he is, the Raiders might decide to turn to Pickett or
Aidan O'Connell under center.
--Andy WebbSource: Las Vegas Raiders
December 7, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
DK Metcalf was able to break out of his slump during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Before his big performance in Week 14, Metcalf was held to under 50 receiving yards in each of his last five games. Metcalf took advantage of the Ravens' lackluster secondary in this one, though. He hauled in seven of his 12 targets for a team-high 148 yards in the victory. Metcalf set a new season-high in yardage, as he has been held under 100 receiving yards since Week 4. In recent weeks, the Steelers have been shy to throw it deep to Metcalf. He showed that he's still capable of making plays down the field, so hopefully Metcalf can carry this momentum into next week's plus matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
--Andy WebbSource: ESPN
December 7, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jimmy Butler III (knee) will return from a two-game absence for Sunday's game in Chicago. The Dubs are still without
Stephen Curry (quadriceps) and
Draymond Green (foot). While their absences mean that others will be more involved offensively, Butler could lead the way on the scoring end. With that said, he has an excellent chance of surpassing his usual fantasy expectations versus one of the worst defensive teams in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 7, 2025
Nebraska is hiring San Diego State defensive coordinator Rob Aurich to the same role in Lincoln, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Head coach Matt Rhule relieved John Butler of his duties after the team surrendered 77 points over its final two games against Penn State and Iowa, and it didn't take long for him to find a new defensive play-caller. Aurich led San Diego State to the No. 5 points per game (12.6) defense this season, and the Aztecs held seven of their opponents to seven points or fewer. He spent the last three seasons on San Diego State's staff following a stint with the Idaho Vandals, which ranked No. 15 in the FCS in total defense (306.3 YPG) in 2023. He'll now be tasked with leading the Cornhuskers' stop-unit, which will square off with Ohio State, Oregon, Washington, and Indiana in 2026.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Pete Thamel - ESPN
December 7, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) will play on Sunday against Philadelphia. He didn't suit up for Friday's loss to the Boston Celtics, which isn't surprising, considering the Lakers were playing back-to-back contests. With that said, James is definitely showing signs of slowing down, with the 40-year-old averaging 14.0 points, 4.3 boards, and 7.8 assists. While he's still a starting option in all fantasy formats, he's nowhere near as reliable as he once was. Only time will tell if James can return to form after missing the start of the 2025 campaign due to Sciatica. His presence on Sunday night likely means
Jake LaRavia will head back to the bench.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 7, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback
Geno Smith (shoulder) is questionable to return after suffering a shoulder injury in the second half of Sunday's game against the division-rival Denver Broncos. Smith was taken to the ground and landed hard on his shoulder in the second half, which resulted in his departure from the contest. He was replaced by
Kenny Pickett, with
Aidan O'Connell serving as the emergency third QB. Smith completed 13 of 21 passing attempts for 116 yards and one touchdown before hurting his shoulder. With less than five minutes left in this game, it's probably unlikely that Smith will return. If Smith is unable to play next week, Pickett would likely make the start in Week 15 versus his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles.
--Andy WebbSource: Las Vegas Raiders
December 7, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Burrow came ready to play despite the snowy conditions in Buffalo on Sunday. This was his second game back after missing nine games due to a turf-toe injury. Burrow threw two touchdowns during the Thanksgiving night victory over the Baltimore Ravens last Thursday in his first game back. The 28-year-old was able to top that performance on Sunday. Burrow completed 25 of 36 passing attempts for 284 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions in the loss. One of his two picks was costly, though, with Buffalo returning it for a pick-six. This was a stellar performance by Burrow until he threw back-to-back interceptions in the fourth quarter. Despite the turnovers, this was still Burrow's best fantasy performance of the season. He'll get a rematch against the Ravens next weekend, where he'll be a strong QB1 choice for fantasy managers.
--Andy WebbSource: ESPN
December 7, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Tee Higgins made his return to the field during Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Higgins was forced to sit out the Week 13 Thanksgiving victory due to a concussion. He returned this weekend and made a huge splash on the field despite snowy conditions in Buffalo. Higgins hauled in six of his 11 targets for a team-high 92 yards and two touchdowns during the 39-34 loss on Sunday. This marked the first time that Higgins had seen double-digit targets since Week 7. It also marked the first time that Higgins and quarterback
Joe Burrow have played together since Week 2. Clearly, the chemistry is still there, as the two hooked up on 21- and 25-yard scores on Sunday. The duo will look to keep the good times rolling in a rematch against the Ravens next weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: ESPN
December 7, 2025
Tennessee Titans running back
Tony Pollard had 25 carries, 161 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns during Sunday's Week 14 win over the Cleveland Browns. His touchdowns came on long runs from 32 and 65 yards out, respectively. Pollard's big performance seemed to come out of nowhere. Over the last three weeks, he struggled to amass more than a dozen touches per game, averaged fewer than 4.5 yards per carry, didn't score a touchdown, and essentially split snaps 50/50 with
Tyjae Spears. However, that entire dynamic changed this Sunday as Pollard shattered his previous season-high rushing attempt total (20) and posted his best fantasy performance of the season. Pollard played well early in the game, so it seems like Tennessee simply rode the hot hand and kept him in the game as long as he continued to play well. That same trend should continue in Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers, and Pollard has the early advantage over Spears, given his excellent showing this Sunday. He's back into the RB2 tier for Week 15.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 7, 2025
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Jaxon Smith-Njigba bounced back in a big way during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Smith-Njigba gave fantasy managers a dud last week when he finished with two receptions for 23 yards in the win over the Minnesota Vikings. The third-year wideout was much more involved this weekend. Smith-Njigba scored his first touchdown of the day on a 28-yard play in the third quarter. He found the end zone a second time on a four-yard pass in the fourth. The 23-year-old hauled in seven of his 10 targets for 92 yards and two scores in the blowout win. He'll look to continue his MVP-type season against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15.
--Andy WebbSource: ESPN
December 7, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback
Shedeur Sanders completed 23 of his 42 pass attempts for 364 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception during Sunday's Week 14 loss against the Tennessee Titans. Sanders' completion rate was suboptimal, and he didn't quite get the home victory after a questionable two-point play call backfired in the fourth quarter. However, he still delivered a terrific performance for fantasy managers who were forced to start him due to other quarterbacks' bye weeks or injuries. The 23-year-old's fantasy value remains a bit uncertain heading into Week 15 against the Chicago Bears, but at the very least, managers can rest assured that he has strengthened his hold on the starting quarterback job. Going forward, he ranks as a fringe top-20 fantasy quarterback in redraft leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 7, 2025
Buffalo Bills quarterback
Josh Allen completed 22 of his 28 pass attempts for 251 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He also rushed the ball nine times for an additional 78 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. Allen led three consecutive touchdown drives to erase a 10-point deficit and pull ahead by multiple possessions. This was one of Allen's best games of 2025, and it erased the bitter feeling of amassing just two touchdowns and three turnovers over his last two contests. The 29-year-old continues to rank as the top-scoring quarterback in fantasy football this season, and he remains a must-start fantasy quarterback heading into Week 15 against the New England Patriots. He had two passing touchdowns and 53 rushing yards in his last outing against the Patriots.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 7, 2025
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's action against the St. Louis Blues. He was initially scheduled to start, but Montreal must change its plans due to Montembeault's illness. Jakub Dobes will play on a second consecutive night, with Kaapo Kahkonen called up from the minors to serve as his backup. Dobes saved 22 of 23 shots against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, beating them 2-1 in a shootout. He has lost only one of his last five starts and will be an outstanding fantasy option on Sunday, as the Blues are struggling this season and average the second-fewest goals per game (2.52).
--Taavi PailkSource: Montreal Canadiens
December 7, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (lower body) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the New York Rangers, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. He is available for selection after missing one game due to a lower-body injury. Hart made his Golden Knights debut earlier this week, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout. He finished his first NHL outing since January 2024 with 27 saves on 30 shots. The Golden Knights haven't yet named their starter for Sunday's contest. Akira Schmid is coming off a shutout performance on Friday night against the New Jersey Devils and may remain between the sticks against a Rangers team that has gone a horrible 3-8-2 on home ice this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Danny Webster
December 7, 2025
Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (upper body) will be on the shelf for the foreseeable future. He was placed on Injured Reserve on Sunday, with Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery saying that Leonard will miss an "extended period of time" after he sustained an upper-body injury in Friday's loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Right before the Ducks game, Leonard became only the fourth Capitals player over the past 40 years to record a four-point game at age 20 or younger. Overall, he has tallied 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists) in 29 games, ranking fourth in scoring among first-year players. Sonny Milano is projected to take Leonard's spot on the third line Sunday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 7, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
De'Von Achane (rib) did not suffer any fractures during Sunday's Week 14 win over the New York Jets. He exited in the second quarter and did not return, but head coach Mike McDaniel said that Achane could have come back into the game if necessary. Instead, he was replaced by
Jaylen Wright, who exploded for 24 carries, 107 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown. McDaniel's comments seem to indicate that Achane has a good chance to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15, but fantasy managers should still check back for updates as the upcoming week progresses.
--Andersen PickardSource: Barry Jackson
December 7, 2025
Minnesota Vikings running back
Jordan Mason rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown as his squad crushed Washington 31-0 on Sunday. The first-year Viking was involved early by capping a 98-yard scoring drive with an eight-yard touchdown in the second quarter that established a 14-0 cushion that set up Minnesota to control the game the rest of the way. Encouragingly for managers who roster Mason, the split between Mason and Jones was close, as the pair took 11 and 14 carries, respectively. The Vikings have been a volatile, unpredictable team this year, but Mason is doing just enough to deserve week-to-week lineup consideration. He'll see another strong matchup when Minnesota travels to Dallas in Week 15.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: ESPN
December 7, 2025
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) is regarded as a game-time decision on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He has missed two games with an upper-body injury. Declan Chisholm has filled in for him and will presumably exit the lineup if Carlson is ready to return against Columbus. Carlson is having a fantastic year, averaging nearly a point per game. In 26 outings, he has contributed six goals and 17 assists. Furthermore, he is fourth on the Capitals team with 38 blocks. Carlson has met the Blue Jackets twice already this season, finishing both games with two points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 7, 2025
Washington Commanders tight end
Zach Ertz (knee) is feared to have torn his ACL during Sunday's Week 14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Ertz exited during the second half of the 31-0 defeat and was visibly emotional while being carted to the locker room. Washington is now 3-10 and will miss the playoffs, but the loss will be felt nonetheless, especially given how Ertz's veteran presence impacted the team both on and off the field. If his season-ending injury is confirmed,
Ben Sinnott will step up as the Commanders' No. 1 tight end for the rest of the year.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
December 7, 2025
Minnesota Vikings running back
Aaron Jones Sr. put together a solid, if unremarkable, fantasy day by rushing for 76 yards on only 14 carries as the Vikings routed Washington 31-0 on Sunday. While the veteran was effective on the ground, his overall fantasy output was lessened with no touchdowns and no catches on a single target. Backfield mate
Jordan Mason scored the lone rushing touchdown of the game as Minnesota split carries 14-11 in favor of Jones. Most encouragingly, quarterback
J.J. McCarthy completed 16 of 23 passes and threw three touchdowns with no interceptions, and the offense predictably opened up with some semblance of a passing game. Managers will hope for a similar showing from Jones and the Vikings in a plus matchup with Dallas in Week 15.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: ESPN
December 7, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings scored a thorough 31-0 victory against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, but star wide receiver
Justin Jefferson finished the day with only two catches on four targets for 11 yards. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, Jefferson was hampered by something completely unexpected this week: The Vikings were ahead by so much that the team leaned on the running attack and took Jefferson out of the game in the fourth quarter. Vikings quarterback
J.J. McCarthy threw no interceptions and tossed three touchdown passes, but all three were to tight ends. It was yet another letdown for fantasy managers who roster Jefferson, though Sunday certainly gave some hope that Minnesota's offense can actually move the ball again. The superstar receiver will put managers in a bind next week, as he'll take a continued slump into a great matchup against a struggling Dallas defense.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: ESPN
December 7, 2025
St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou (lower body) will miss Sunday's contest against the Montreal Canadiens and is considered day-to-day. He sustained a lower-body injury early in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators, logging just 53 seconds of ice time. Kyrou has notched 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) in 28 games during a disappointing campaign. The former All-Star will join fellow forwards Jimmy Snuggerud (wrist), Alexey Toropchenko (leg burns), and Nathan Walker (upper body) on the shelf. Matt Luff is expected to replace Kyrou in the lineup, while Brayden Schenn could move up into the top six. Without Kyrou, St. Louis' first power-play unit will also have a new look.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 7, 2025
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that quarterback
Daniel Jones' Achilles injury could be season-ending. Steichen couldn't confirm the exact severity or timeline, but he said that it's "not looking good." If Jones' season is officially over, it will be an abrupt ending to his Comeback Player of the Year candidacy. The former first-round pick out of Duke had drastically exceeded expectations during his first year with Indianapolis, completing 68% of his passes for 3,101 yards, 19 passing touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He also had 164 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. The Colts are already without
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye), so losing Jones for an extended period of time would bump
Riley Leonard into the starting role. Indianapolis is 8-5 and would slot into the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoff picture if the season ended today.
--Andersen PickardSource: James Boyd
December 7, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterback
J.J. McCarthy threw three touchdown passes in a game for the first time in his career as the Vikings throttled Washington 31-0 on Sunday. The second-year quarterback finished the day by completing 16 of 23 passing attempts for 163 yards, added 19 rushing yards on six carries, and, crucially, did not commit a turnover. Even against one of the NFL's bottom-tier defenses, McCarthy's performance was a sigh of relief following weeks of persistent struggles. McCarthy led scoring drives of 61 and 98 yards on the Vikings' first two possessions, and the Minnesota defense pitched a shutout to let the offense lean on the running game thereafter. The Vikings are effectively out of the playoff picture, but will use the rest of the season to take a long look at McCarthy, whose career-best 129.2 passer rating on Sunday was a strong first step in the right direction. He'll see another plus fantasy matchup against a leaky Dallas pass defense in Week 15.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: ESPN
December 7, 2025
Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene (upper body) was activated from long-term Injured Reserve on Sunday and is poised to end a 24-game absence against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Duchene has featured only four times for the Stars this season, recording one goal and one assist. Mavrik Bourque and Sam Steel have seen time in the top six during Duchene's absence. On Sunday, Dallas will also welcome back defenseman Nils Lundkvist (lower body), who has missed 25 games. With Thomas Harley (lower body) still absent, Lundkvist may see increased time on the ice.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 7, 2025
Washington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels (elbow) is still expected to play again this season despite exiting Sunday's Week 14 contest with an injury. Head coach Dan Quinn said that Daniels could have returned to the game, but the team decided to exercise caution and hold him out. He also noted that Daniels will return this season, and he won't be shut down. "It's an important development time for him," Quinn said. Injuries have plagued the 24-year-old in his second pro season, as he has missed part of eight different games. It sounds like Daniels has a chance to play in Week 15 against the New York Giants, giving the Commanders an opportunity to bounce back from this weekend's 31-0 loss against Minnesota. If Daniels can't suit up,
Marcus Mariota will step in as the Commanders' No. 1 quarterback.
--Andersen PickardSource: John Keim
December 7, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) has been named the starter for Sunday's contest against the San Jose Sharks, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. This will be his first appearance since Kochetkov improved to 4-0-0 for the season with a 3-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Nov. 17. He has missed eight games with a lower-body injury. While the sample size is small, Kochetkov has done a great job this season, posting a 1.70 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage. On Sunday, he faces an exciting Sharks attack, but Kochetkov and Carolina are expected to win the clash, as the bookmakers have the odds for a home victory at -333.
--Taavi PailkSource: Walt Ruff
December 7, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) will exit the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Stars. He is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Malkin has turned back the clock this season, posting 29 points (eight goals, 21 assists) in 26 games. His absence will undoubtedly be a blow for the Penguins. However, Noel Acciari (upper body) and Justin Brazeau (upper body) are ready to rejoin the Penguins' frontline on Sunday night, partially offsetting the loss of Malkin. Brazeau had a hot start to the season before missing 14 games with an upper-body injury. He has recorded six goals and 12 points in 12 appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 7, 2025
Baltimore Ravens running back
Keaton Mitchell (knee) exited during the third quarter of Sunday's Week 14 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was initially listed as questionable before being downgraded to out. He finished the game with 76 rushing yards on six carries, headlined by a big 55-yard run. The 23-year-old adds a burst of speed to the offense, so his absence will be felt. With
Justice Hill (neck) and Mitchell both sidelined,
Rasheen Ali will step into the backup running back role behind
Derrick Henry.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jeff Zrebiec
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