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
December 7, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end
Pat Freiermuth continues to play less than half of the offensive snaps, and he seems to be third on the tight end pecking order behind both
Darnell Washington and
Jonnu Smith. Freiermuth was held without a target last Sunday, and he has a modest seven catches over his last four games. The 27-year-old ranks as the overall TE24 so far this season, and his fantasy value has been largely dependent on scoring touchdowns. He has exceeded 6.5 fantasy points (PPR) just three times this year, and it happened in the three games where he scored at least one touchdown. His chances of getting back on track this week are very slim as he takes on the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore has played strong defense against tight ends in 2025, allowing the seventh-fewest fantasy points to the position. Freiermuth ranks as the overall TE30 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy rankings. He can be avoided in most leagues during Week 14.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 7, 2025
According to Matt Zenitz of CBS, new Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin is targeting Brent Pry for the vacant defensive coordinator role. This is an interesting development since Pry was fired as Virginia Tech's head coach after a 0-3 start to the 2025 campaign. Pry worked as Franklin's defensive coordinator at Penn State for six seasons, and he was on Franklin's staff from 2011 to 2021, dating back to their time together at Vanderbilt. Pry is an excellent defensive coordinator, but his head-coaching career ended with a 16-24 record at Virginia Tech.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Matt Zenitz - CBS
December 7, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Matthew Golden (wrist) carries a questionable tag into Sunday's Week 14 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Golden has been limited in practice all week due to a lingering wrist issue. He has missed the last two games due to the injury, but is hopeful of playing on Sunday. When healthy, Golden hasn't been much of an asset for fantasy managers lately. The rookie wideout has been held to under 40 receiving yards in each of his last four games. He played a season-low 35 percent of the offensive snaps during his latest appearance in Week 11. His role is expected to be reduced with
Jayden Reed (foot, shoulder) making his return from the IR. Golden isn't someone who should be trusted for Week 14 outside of deep leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 7, 2025
Denver Broncos wide receiver
Pat Bryant is starting to finally get more involved in the offense. Over the last two games, Bryant has hauled in eight receptions for 124 yards. He has finished with 40 or more receiving yards in four of his last five games. The rookie wideout is becoming a more trustworthy option Denver’s offense. He played a season-high 70 percent of the offensive snaps during last week's win over the Washington Commanders. Given his success, Bryant continues to be more involved in the offense. Bryant is still the third or fourth option in the receiving game, which doesn't offer great weekly value. He should be viewed as a low-end flex option for the upcoming Week 14 matchup versus the Las Vegas Raiders.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 7, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the upcoming Week 14 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Burton didn't travel with the team, and his absence from this contest is non-injury related. The second-year wideout hasn't played this season and isn't guaranteed to suit up at all in 2025. Burton hauled in four receptions for 107 yards and was held out of the end zone in 14 games during his rookie campaign. He's too far down on the depth chart to likely make an impact even if an injury happens. Burton is mainly a dynasty stash but doesn't carry much value with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins being the focal points in the Bengals' receiving game.--Andy WebbSource: Ian Rapoport
December 7, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (collarbone) appears to be on the verge of returning to game action. Evans has been sidelined since breaking his collarbone in Week 7. Before that, Evans missed three games due to a hamstring injury. The veteran wideout hasn't really made an impact on the field since Week 3. He returned to practice this week but was already ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Evans is pushing to suit up for next week's Thursday Night matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. His return would be a significant boost for Tampa Bay's offense down the stretch of the season. If he's not able to play on Thursday, Evans would more than likely return versus the Carolina Panthers in Week 16. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Evans as he's expected to return for the fantasy playoffs. Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin Jr., and Tez Johnson will continue to see an increase in targets while Evans remains out. --Andy WebbSource: Adam Schefter
December 7, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) has possibly already taken his last snap this season. Benson has been working his way back from a knee injury he suffered in Week 4 that landed him on injured reserve. He had his practice window opened two weeks ago, logging a few limited sessions before not practicing last week. Per the rules, Benson must be activated within the 21-day window to play again this season. If not, he will remain on injured reserve. Time is running out for Benson to return, as he will need to be activated by next week to play again this year. Fantasy managers with an IR spot should continue to stash Benson until he's officially ruled out for the year. Bam Knight, Michael Carter,
and Emari Demercado (ankle) will likely continue to split up the carries in the backfield with Benson sidelined. --Andy WebbSource: Adam Schefter
December 7, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars running back
Bhayshul Tuten experienced a breakout performance during the Week 11 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers. The rookie back rushed 15 times for 74 yards and a touchdown during the victory. Outside of that, Tuten has been held to under 45 rushing yards in every other game. He remains the No. 2 option with
Travis Etienne Jr. leading the way. The 23-year-old is set to back up Etienne once again in Sunday's matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Most weeks, Tuten doesn't even see 30 percent of the offensive snaps. However, the forecast for Jacksonville calls for heavy rain, so Tuten could see more opportunities as the Jaguars might lean on the run more with inclement weather. Tuten hasn't been consistent enough to trust yet and is a low-end flex option in Week 14.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 7, 2025
Seattle Seahawks running back
Kenneth Walker III has been able to rank as an RB2 in fantasy football despite sharing touches with
Zach Charbonnet, and that trend should continue in Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons. Walker has been impressive lately, tallying double-digit fantasy points (PPR) in each of his last three games. During that three-week span, he has 40 carries, 194 rushing yards, nine catches, 92 receiving yards, and one touchdown. He has consistently played around 55% to 60% of the offensive snaps, leaving roughly 10 touches and a snap share around 40% for Charbonnet. The two have shown that they can co-exist, with Walker still being the preferred option out of the backfield. This week, he can be a strong RB2 option against a Falcons defense that has allowed the 12th-most fantasy points to running backs in 2025. Walker ranks as the overall RB18 in RotoBaller's latest rankings for Week 14. He should be started with confidence in most leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 7, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Jayden Reed (foot, shoulder) has been activated from injured reserve and will play in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears, instantly putting him back on the fantasy radar for the final stretch of the 2025 season. Reed has been sidelined since Week 2, when he only played a handful of snaps before getting injured. His performance in the season opener was impressive, as he caught three passes for 45 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. The biggest obstacle between Reed and a fantasy-relevant role is
Christian Watson, who has 13 catches, 175 yards, and two touchdowns over his last three games. Aside from Watson, though, players like
Romeo Doubs,
Matthew Golden, and
Dontayvion Wicks don't pose a major threat of competition to Reed. In his first game back, he'll get a juicy matchup against the Bears, who have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points and third-most receiving touchdowns to wide receivers in 2025. Reed could be deployed as a low-end WR3/flex in most fantasy leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 7, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
DJ Moore continues to be an inconsistent fantasy football option. He ranks as the overall WR37 in PPR leagues so far, failing to establish himself as a truly reliable fantasy receiver despite previous optimism that he would be the Bears' top receiver in 2025 and beyond. The 28-year-old had a 64-yard, two-touchdown performance a couple of weeks ago, but aside from that big game, he has been a significant disappointment. With that said, his volume will theoretically increase this week with
Rome Odunze (foot) sidelined. Moore and
Luther Burden III will operate as
Caleb Williams' top targets when the Bears aren't running the football. This week's matchup against Green Bay isn't great, but the Packers most recently surrendered 309 passing yards to Detroit. Moore could still capitalize on this matchup and Odunze's absence, and thus he should be started as a WR3/flex. RotoBaller's Week 14 fantasy rankings have Moore listed as the WR34.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 7, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson (foot) did not practice on Saturday, and he has been ruled out ahead of Monday's Week 14 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers. Johnson has allowed seven hurries and zero sacks in 2025, serving as a key protector for
Jalen Hurts,
Saquon Barkley, and the entire Eagles offense. Week 14 is the first time he has completely missed a game this year, leaving Fred Johnson in line to step up as Philadelphia's starting right tackle.
--Andersen PickardSource: Philadelphia Eagles
December 7, 2025
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper returned to winning ways on Saturday night by shutting out Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks with 23 saves in a 6-0 victory. The experienced netminder had suffered three consecutive losses, including one against Chicago on Thursday. He was in danger of dropping four consecutive starts for the first time in 2025-26. Kuemper has been in fine form throughout the campaign, posting a 2.24 goals-against average with a .914 save percentage and two shutouts. However, due to L.A.'s scoring woes, Kuemper's record stands at 9-6-5. The Kings are ranked 27th in goals per game with 2.68.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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