November 25, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (foot) will miss at least the next three games, since he is currently being evaluated for swelling and discomfort in his right foot. He will not be available for the team's three-game road trip against the Lakers, Clippers, and Nuggets, and a further timeline will then be given for his return. Lively has played four of the Mavs' last seven games but just seven of their 19 games this season. When available, he has averaged 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 16.4 minutes. per game. While he's out,
Daniel Gafford is expected to continue to start for the Mavs, while
Dwight Powell and rookie
Moussa Cisse will get playing time off the bench.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Mavs PR
November 25, 2025
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Tuesday, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. It puts Bateman on track to play on Thursday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving Day after he missed the last two games with an ankle sprain. The 25-year-old's return in Week 13 would make veteran
DeAndre Hopkins less attractive as a flex play in deeper fantasy leagues in a great matchup against Cincy's soft pass defense. Bateman would be returning to an excellent matchup if he's active on Thursday, but he will still be hard to trust in a Ravens offense that has not been clicking. The Ravens have the fourth-fewest passing yards per game (176.6), and Bateman has not been trustworthy for fantasy managers with a 16-194-2 line in nine games. He's averaging a career-low 21.6 yards per game.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
November 25, 2025
Los Angeles Rams running back
Blake Corum was beginning to carve out some standalone fantasy value after three straight weeks with double-digit carries. However, his momentum has stalled in the last two weeks, as he's seen a combined 15 carries for 34 yards on the ground while catching just one pass for a loss of five yards. Despite the Rams blowing out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night, the 25-year-old had only seven carries for 24 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game. Corum has had a bigger role behind
Kyren Williams in 2025 in his second year in the league, but it has led to just 82 rushing attempts for 341 yards and one touchdown on the ground in 11 games. He's a fine handcuff for fantasy managers who have Williams rostered, but he won't be recommended as a flex play when the Rams face the Carolina Panthers in Week 13.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
November 25, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Paul George (ankle) was downgraded to out after initially being listed as probable on Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic. The 35-year-old has only played three games all season, averaging just 22.0 minutes per game and chipping in 13.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. George played three of the last four games, but he'll be out on Tuesday, leaving more work for
Tyrese Maxey in the backcourt and
Dominick Barlow,
Trendon Watford, and
Justin Edwards on the wing.
Joel Embiid (knee) will also still be out, so Philly will once again be without its two stars as they host Orlando.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts announced on Tuesday that they placed wide receiver
Ashton Dulin (hamstring) on Injured Reserve and signed safety George Odum to the active 53-man roster in a corresponding move. The team also signed cornerback Cameron Mitchell to their practice squad. Dulin will be forced to miss at least the next four games and will not be eligible to return until Week 17 against the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Dec. 28. The 28-year-old wideout has mostly been a factor on special teams for the first-place Colts. Dulin has caught only five passes for 106 yards on eight targets and has not scored a touchdown on offense through 10 games. For at least the next four weeks,
Anthony Gould and
Laquon Treadwell will have more opportunities in the WR4 role behind
Michael Pittman Jr.,
Alec Pierce, and
Josh Downs.
--Keith HernandezSource: Indianapolis Colts
November 25, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Tyrese Maxey (shoulder) was listed as probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Orlando Magic, but he was upgraded to available after shootaround. Maxey sustained a shoulder issue on Sunday against Miami, but it won't keep him off the floor on Tuesday. Without some of his big-name teammates for most of the year, Maxey has posted big numbers with 33.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.6 steals. Last Thursday, Maxey went off for 54 points against the Bucks and has at least 24 points in five straight games, averaging 35 points per contest over that stretch.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers opened rookie first-round running back
Omarion Hampton's (ankle) 21-day practice window on Tuesday, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. The Chargers are coming out of their bye in Week 12, and Hampton is now eligible to return from Injured Reserve after missing the team's last six games with a left-ankle injury. Whether the 22-year-old is cleared to play this Sunday against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13 will depend on how much he's able to do in practice this week. The North Carolina product was operating as L.A.'s clear lead back before his ankle injury, thanks to
Najee Harris' season-ending Achilles injury.
Kimani Vidal has been the Bolts' RB1 with Hampton sidelined, but his fantasy stock will take a huge hit when Hampton returns. Hampton should not be floating around on any waiver wires in fantasy football leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
November 25, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Josh Downs caught just two of his six targets for 10 yards in Sunday's overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. Downs was trending up in fantasy football after recording touchdown grabs in three straight games, but the 24-year-old has had back-to-back duds with three total receptions (eight targets) for just 13 yards the last two games. He has taken a back seat in the Colts' passing game behind receiver
Michael Pittman Jr. and rookie tight end
Tyler Warren. While the former third-rounder is still useful depth in most fantasy formats, he'll be hard to trust going into a difficult Week 13 matchup against the league's top defense in the Houston Texans. Downs is up to 38 receptions for 326 yards and three touchdowns on 54 targets in 10 games in 2025 in his third year in the NFL.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
November 25, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) was downgraded from questionable to out for Tuesday's home game against the Orlando Magic. He will be missing an eighth straight game with a knee issue, but he does appear to be nearing a return, and his next opportunity to get back on the floor will be Friday in Brooklyn against the Nets. With Embiid out,
Andre Drummond will likely continue to start in his place. He has posted a double-double in seven of his last nine games, while averaging 11.2 points and 13.2 rebounds over that span. As a reserve, Drummond has averaged 16.6 minutes per game and hasn't been productive enough most nights to satisfy fantasy managers. Without Embiid, though, Drummond should remain fantasy relevant for at least Tuesday night.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals tight end
Mike Gesicki returned from a five-week absence to record season-highs in targets, receptions, and yards in a Week 12 loss to the Patriots. While his final stat line of four receptions for 35 yards was only good enough for TE16 on the week, it was clear early on Sunday that the Bengals had a plan to feature their athletic tight end in a game that All-Pro receiver Ja'Marr Chase missed due to suspension. Heading into a Week 13 Thanksgiving matchup with the Ravens, receiver
Tee Higgins (concussion) has already been ruled out, giving Gesicki another opportunity for an increased workload. With quarterback
Joe Burrow (toe) in line to return this week, it should also be noted that Gesicki's three redzone targets in Burrow's two starts this year are tied with Chase for the team lead. Gesicki is RotoBaller's TE19 this Week, but he offers enough upside to make him a matchup-dependent streaming candidate.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
November 25, 2025
When the Atlanta Falcons spent a first-round pick on quarterback
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) in the 2024 NFL Draft, approximately six weeks after signing veteran
Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract, they signaled a commitment to getting the QB position right, even if the approach was untraditional. Less than two years later, Penix suffered a season-ending ACL tear, the third since his college days, and Cousins sits at 8-8 as the Falcons starter following a Week 12 win over the Saints in which he failed to top 200 passing yards for his third straight start. Neither Penix nor Cousins has looked like a long-term answer at the position, and with Penix's injury timeline now adding uncertainty to his status for the beginning of the 2026 season, Atlanta could once again need to address the quarterback room this offseason.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Marc Raimondi
November 25, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Michael Wilson has seen a staggering 32 targets over his last two games, converting that into 25 catches for 303 yards. In a rare third-year midseason breakout, he has taken full advantage of the opportunity presented by the two-game absence of
Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix), who continues to recover from an emergency appendectomy. When asked on Tuesday about Wilson's role upon Harrison's return, Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing offered that he would be moved around the formation while continuing to see early reads. He went on to say, "When you produce in this league, we're gonna give you more opportunities to continue to do that." Wilson remains a must-start for as long as Harrison is out, but in a suddenly pass-heavy
Jacoby Brissett-led offense, he should maintain flex value down the stretch and into the fantasy playoffs.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Theo Mackie
November 25, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
George Pickens (knee/calf) will practice on Tuesday after being listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report. Pickens was banged up during the team's Week 12 win over the Eagles, spending a few snaps on the sideline, but he was able to return to action and ultimately ended the game with nine receptions for 146 yards and a touchdown. Pickens has been a fantasy MVP this season, currently the overall WR2, and he has recently put to rest any fears that the return of All-Pro
CeeDee Lamb would eat into his ceiling potential. Playing in another island game on Thanksgiving, Pickens remains a strong WR1 play in Week 13, even against a stifling Kansas City defense.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Jon Machota
November 25, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson (toe) returned to practice on Tuesday after missing Monday's walkthrough with a toe injury. With the Ravens facing a shortened week before a Thanksgiving matchup with the Bengals, this follows the same timeline Jackson has seen in each of the previous two weeks. Jackson has started the last four games after missing the previous three with an ankle injury, but he has finished as a QB1 in only one of those weeks, while finishing as QB29 and QB24 in his last two outings. Jackson represents a level of upside that's nearly impossible to keep on the bench, but it's clear he is currently hampered by injury, so fantasy managers should temper expectations in what would normally be a dream matchup against a porous Bengals defense.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Jamison Hensley
November 25, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
D.K. Metcalf (ankle) is among several players who will be limited during practice early in the week, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports. Metcalf limped off the field after injuring his ankle during Pittsburgh's Week 12 loss to the Bears, but was ultimately able to return and finish the game. The 27-year-old seems to have avoided a significant injury, but his status will be managed in practice early this week before ramping up his workload. Metcald posted five catches for 22 yards on eight targets with
Mason Rudolph filling in for an injured
Aaron Rodgers (wrist); however, Rodgers should be back in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills. Metcalf is expected to suit up on Sunday, with further updates on his status expected in the coming days.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Brooke Pryor
November 25, 2025
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is "excited about the possibilities" when asked about his optimism level for wide receiver
Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) returning in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos, according to JP Finlay of NBC4 Sports. Quinn added that they need to see his speed and burst for a few days before the team can get overly optimistic about his chances to return. McLaurin was back at practice on Monday, Washington's first practice after their Week 12 bye, although it was reported as more of a jog through. The 30-year-old wideout suffered a quadriceps injury during Washington's Week 3 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, then returned in Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs before re-aggravating the injury and has been sidelined since. McLaurin has recorded 13 receptions (21 targets) for 203 yards and a touchdown in four games this season, and could be on track to return to action as soon as Sunday night against the Denver Broncos if everything goes well in his recovery.
--Kyle McCarthySource: JP Finlay
November 25, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Isiah Pacheco (knee) is set to return for Thursday's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys after missing the past three games. Pacheco suffered a sprained MCL during Kansas City's Week 8 win over Washington, but was listed as a full participant in Monday's estimated injury report and will play on Thanksgiving. The 26-year-old should slide back into a timeshare with veteran
Kareem Hunt, who could see a lighter workload in Week 13 after handling a career high 30 carries in a Week 12 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Pacheco had middling fantasy production before going down, recording 78 carries for 329 yards and one touchdown while adding 11 catches (17 targets) for 43 yards and another score as a receiver in eight games, averaging 7.5 PPR points per game. He will rank as a low-end RB3/flex option for Thursday's matchup against the Cowboys.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Nate Taylor
November 25, 2025
Acquiring a catcher is not among the Boston Red Sox's top offseason priorities, but they are showing interest in free-agent catcher
J.T. Realmuto, according to people briefed on the team's talks. The BoSox just acquired veteran starting pitcher
Sonny Gray to bolster their rotation behind ace lefty
Garrett Crochet, and re-signing third baseman
Alex Bregman is another primary goal. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Jen McCaffrey say that the best guess is still that Realmuto will re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, the team he's been with since 2019. The Phils don't have an internal replacement for the veteran backstop, which makes them motivated to keep him. In Boston, he'd be more of a complementary player as he enters his age-35 season in tandem with
Carlos Narvaez. Realmuto is projected to land a three-year, $45 million contract on the open market. He'd be a clear offensive upgrade over
Connor Wong, who is currently Boston's No. 2 catcher.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal and Jen McCaffrey
November 25, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Rashee Rice (hamstring) is expected to participate in Tuesday's practice, according to Nate Taylor of ESPN. Rice was estimated as limited in Monday's estimated injury report and appears to have avoided a serious injury that would force him to miss any time. The 25-year-old dominated in Kansas City's critical Week 12 win over the Indianapolis Colts, catching eight of 12 targets for a career-high 141 yards. Rice has been as advertised since returning from a six-game suspension in Week 7, scoring the fourth most PPR points (99.2) in that span, only trailing
Jaxon Smith-Njigba,
George Pickens, and
Davante Adams. With Rice expected to play on Thanksgiving against a poor Dallas Cowboys secondary, he will again rank as an elite WR1 and should be in for another big day as
Patrick Mahomes' favorite target.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Nate Taylor
November 25, 2025
The St. Louis Cardinals are acquiring right-hander
Richard Fitts and left-hander Brandon Clarke from the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander
Sonny Gray and cash, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Cardinals are sending Boston $20 million to cover Gray's salary of $35 million in 2026. The 25-year-old Fitts will have a good shot at opening next season in St. Louis' starting rotation. In his first two years in the majors with Boston, he went 2-5 with a 3.97 ERA (5.02 FIP), 1.29 WHIP, and 49:23 K:BB in 15 outings (14 starts) over 65 2/3 innings pitched. Fitts struggled in 11 appearances (10 starts) in 2025, posting a 5.00 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 45 frames. He's under team control through 2031. Clarke, 22, has plenty of upside long term with an electric fastball and a wipeout slider. The young southpaw had a 4.03 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 60:27 K:BB in 14 starts in 2025 with Single-A Salem and High-A Greenville.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
November 25, 2025
The Boston Red Sox are acquiring right-hander
Sonny Gray and cash from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday in exchange for left-hander Brandon Clarke and right-hander
Richard Fitts, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The Cardinals will send $20 million to Boston to cover Gray's salary. Gray's contract will pay him $35 million in 2026, and there is a $30 million mutual option for 2027 that includes a $5 million buyout. The 36-year-old agreed to waive his no-trade clause to head to the American League East. The 13-year MLB veteran spent the last two years in St. Louis, going 27-17 with a 4.07 ERA (3.26 FIP) and 1.16 WHIP with 404 strikeouts and 77 walks in 60 starts (347 innings). Gray had 200-plus K's in each of the last two years, and his 21.6% K-BB rate was the second-best in the NL in 2025. He doesn't overpower hitters with his fastball, but he has the secondary stuff to remain successful. A move to Fenway Park is a ballpark downgrade.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
November 25, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that tight end
Noah Gray (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol and won't practice on Tuesday, according to Nate Taylor of ESPN. Gray was having one of his better games of the season before leaving, catching three of four targets for 25 yards. With a short practice week coming up ahead of a Thanksgiving matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, it appears unlikely that the 26-year-old will be able to clear protocol in time to suit up.
Robert Tonyan would be expected to serve as the No. 2 tight end behind
Travis Kelce with Gray sidelined.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Nate Taylor
November 25, 2025
Atlanta Falcons quarterback
Kirk Cousins did enough to help his team win on Sunday, leading them to a 24-10 victory over the Saints. He completed 16 of 23 pass attempts for 199 yards and two touchdowns along with one interception, adding two rushes for five yards. It's probably the best fantasy managers could have hoped for without top receiving option,
Drake London (knee), and with the running backs tallying 26 carries. With
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) out for the rest of the season, Cousins will get a handful more opportunities in the coming weeks, including a favorable matchup Week 13 against the Jets, a team that has yielded the 12th-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this year. Despite the decent matchup, it will be on the road in the cold, possibly without London again, and the 37-year-old will likely be a low-end QB2 option for that contest.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
November 25, 2025
The New Orleans Saints are signing free-agent kicker
Cade York to their practice squad on Tuesday and are releasing kicker
Blake Grupe in a corresponding move, a source told Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The Saints are moving on from Grupe after he missed two field goals in the team's Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The 27-year-old has made only 69.2% of his 26 field-goal attempts in 2025 in his third year in the league, although he has gone a perfect 15-for-15 on extra points. The Saints also worked out former Ravens kicker
Justin Tucker on Monday, but they decided to go with York instead. York will likely be signed to the active 53-man roster for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. The 24-year-old has kicked for three different teams in two NFL seasons, going 33-for-45 on field goals (73.3%) and 51-for-54 on extra-point tries. Fantasy managers will want to avoid York in one of the lowest scoring offenses in football.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
November 25, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and has missed the last three games. However, Thomas is expected to make his return this weekend against the division-rival Tennessee Titans on Sunday, according to Andy Quach of SI.com. It's good news for the Jags' offense, but fantasy managers may want to be cautious about throwing him back into starting lineups immediately. Quach mentions that Jacksonville has been cautious in bringing players back from injury. The second-year wideout is also averaging just 3.8 catches for 52.5 yards per game, and he's scored just once after finding the end zone 10 times as a rookie. Rookie
Travis Hunter (knee) is done for the year, but the team added
Jakobi Meyers at the trade deadline. Meyers has made an immediate impact, catching 12 passes for 155 yards and a TD in three games, which could limit Thomas' role going forward when he finally returns from his ankle injury.
--Keith HernandezSource: SI.com - Andy Quach
November 25, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that he has "great optimism" that quarterback
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) will be able to play on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills in Week 13, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I'm comfortable with his general trajectory," Tomlin said. Rodgers suffered a small non-displaced fracture in his left (non-throwing) wrist in the Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals and did not play in Sunday's loss to the Chicago Bears. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer will be limited in practice to start the week, but he's expected to give it a go this weekend against Buffalo. If Rodgers does play on Sunday, he will likely be wearing a protective brace on his left wrist. Through 12 weeks of the season, Rodgers ranks as the QB28 in fantasy points per game while throwing for 1,969 yards, 19 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. The matchup against Buffalo is a good one, but Rodgers will still only be a low-end QB2 in fantasy if he starts.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Gerry Dulac
November 25, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said on Monday that he's not considering taking play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, according to Zach Berman of The Athletic. Patullo has come under scrutiny in his first year as an offensive coordinator, especially after the team's Week 12 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles scored touchdowns on their first three drives but never scored again, and they had scored just one touchdown in their previous two games. Through 11 games in 2025, Philly's offense is the worst it's been in Sirianni's five years as head coach in yards per game, points per game, and EPA/drive. They rank 24th in the league in yards, 17th in points, 21st in rushing, 23rd in passing, 27th in third downs, and first in the red zone. They also rank 17th in EPA/drive and 32nd in three-and-punt rate.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Zach Berman
November 25, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Christian Watson has seen his involvement in the Packers' offense and the intent to get him high-leverage targets grow in the last few weeks. In Week 11 against the New York Giants, Watson caught two touchdown passes. Last week against the 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, and when they do, prioritizing getting the ball to Watson. When Watson gets an opportunity, it's more often than not going to be in a high-leverage situation, which is great for fantasy managers as he's seemingly supplanted
Romeo Doubs as the top receiver for the Packers. Against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving, who give up the 11th-most fantasy points to opposing receivers and are a man-based defense that was just shredded by
Wan'Dale Robinson's 9-157-1 line this past Sunday, Watson should be a high-upside WR3 for Week 13.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
November 25, 2025
Wide receivers Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State), Makai Lemon (USC), and Skyler Bell (UConn) have been named the three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the nation's most outstanding FBS wide receiver every year. Bell leads the nation in receptions (101), receiving yards (1,276), and receiving touchdowns (13). Lemon has tallied 78 catches for 1,124 yards and 10 scores. For the No. 1 Buckeyes, Smith has hauled in 69 passes for 902 yards and 10 scores despite missing 1.5 games. Collegiate individual awards will be announced a the Home Depot College Football Awards show on December 12.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: On3 on X
November 25, 2025
Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is expected to receive strong consideration for the New York Giants' head-coaching vacancy this upcoming cycle, a league source told NFL insider Josina Anderson. Anarumo has familiarity and a relationship with current general manager Joe Schoen, but it remains to be seen how much that connection will influence the team's ownership. The Giants fired former head coach Brian Daboll in the middle of the 2025 season, and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka has taken over as the interim head coach. The G-Men also just fired their defensive coordinator and could be looking for a defensive-minded head coach in the upcoming coaching cycle. Anarumo has put his name on the map for a head-coaching job next year after improving Indy's defense in his first year with the team in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: Josina Anderson
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