With David Johnson on the COVID list, Houston Texans running back Buddy Howell was the surprise leading back in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Chicago Bears. Howell rushed 11 times for 42 yards, plus added a three-yard reception. Howell could be in line for similar usage if Johnson misses another game, but with the fantasy playoffs in full swing, there’s just no real reason to

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd was targeted nine times during the loss to the Cowboys on Sunday, finishing with five catches for 43 yards. With Brandon Allen spreading things out on the day, which resulted in A.J. Green and Tee Higgins combining for 15 targets, Boyd remained semi-relevant from a fantasy perspective. However, things may become more difficult for the 26-year-old against a rough,

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis carried the ball 11 times for 5 rushing yards with two scores and caught five passes for 42 receiving yards in a loss to Denver. Davis had his best game as the lead back since Week 5, as he took advantage of a Broncos Defense that has struggled against backs lately. It’s Davis’ first multi-score game of the season

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky completed 24-of-33 passes for 267 yards and three touchdowns in the Bears resounding 36-7 win over the Texans in Week 14. A dormant Bears offense came alive on their first play as running back David Montgomery ripped off an 80-yard run for a touchdown. Trubisky picked up off of that momentum and was decisive and deadly in the first half

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton led the team with eight targets, but only managed to haul in three receptions for 31 yards. Slayton had just three targets in the prior two games combined so he’s not someone fantasy managers should start in the playoffs. It’s tough to trust anyone in the New York passing game right now with Daniel Jones (hamstring) dealing with

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 219 yards and a touchdown in Sunday;s 36-7 loss to the Chicago Bears. He was 21-for-30 throwing the ball and also added 38 rushing yards on seven carries. It was a nightmare game for an injured Texans team, who only managed to score one touchdown during the entire game. Watson’s a talented quarterback and a QB1 play in

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completed 30 of 40 passing attempts for 283 yards along with 31 rushing yards and a score in a 32-27 loss to the Broncos. Bridgewater’s 40 pass attempts were the third-highest total of the year, as the Panthers found themselves playing catch-up. While he didn’t throw for any scores, it was still a good day for Bridgewater, who completed a

The Cardinals Defense had a strong showing in Week 14 against the New York Giants. They held the Giants to just 159 yards of scrimmage and seven total points. They also recovered three fumbles and came up with eight sacks of Giants quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Colt McCoy. It was easily one of the best performances of the year by the Cardinals Defense. It was

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard had his worst game since returning from a toe injury in Week 7, logging just 35 yards on three catches. Shepard had been targeted at least six times in every game since his return, but only saw five targets in a game where New York threw just 21 times. Starting QB Daniel Jones was dealing with a hamstring

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald had a quiet game in his return to the field in Week 14 against the New York Giants. Fitzgerald caught just two of his three targets for 10 yards. Fitzgerald had missed the team’s previous two games while he was on the COVID-19/Reserve List. He has been exclusively used as a short-yardage receiver this year, which greatly limits his

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense put up a strong effort in a 26-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Tampa Bay got after Kirk Cousins, hitting him 12 times and sacking him six times. Shaquil Barrett led the way for the Buccaneers, with two sacks and two tackles for loss. This seemed like a get-right performance for Tampa Bay with a matchup against Atlanta up next.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk continued his recent struggles in Week 14 against the New York Giants. Kirk caught three of his four targets for just 14 yards in the game. DeAndre Hopkinscarried the Cardinals passing game with nine catches for 136 yards while tight end Dan Arnold caught the team’s only touchdown pass in the game. Kirk is in the midst of an

Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold kept his touchdown streak going in Week 14 against the New York Giants. Arnold caught two of his four targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in the game. He now has four catches and three touchdowns over his past two games, but still only four touchdowns on the season. Arnold’s recent touchdown emergence makes him worthy of consideration

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein made all six of his kicks in a Week 14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Zuerlein made three field goals and three extra points, with his field goals coming from 34, 20, and 55 yards out. Zuerlein has been somewhat inconsistent this season, but this was a big game, especially important coming off a three-miss game last week. Zuerlein’s 14

New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate made just one catch on two targets in a loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. The entire Giants offense was stuck in neutral all afternoon with quarterback Daniel Jones (hamstring) playing through an injury. Tate doesn’t have more than four catches in a game since Week 3 and his targets have been sporadic all season. Tate shouldn’t be

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was dominant in the team’s 26-7 win over the New York Giants in Week 14. Hopkins caught nine of his 11 targets for 136 yards. He was the only Cardinal with more than four catches and more than 30 receiving yards in the game. Hopkins had been in a bit of a cold streak lately, mostly due to the

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds was heavily involved in the offensive game plan in Week 14 against the New York Giants. Edmonds carried the ball seven times for 32 yards and added four catches for 21 yards on five targets. The team’s No. 1 back Kenyan Drake saw a massive workload with 23 carries and he had the team’s only rushing touchdown in the

Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert has been evaluated for a head injury and was cleared to return to Sunday’s game against the Washington Football Team. Mostert has six carries already and should operate as the lead back once he’s back in, though Jeff Wilson Jr. has a touchdown already and should continue to siphon off some work. Source: Adam

The Dallas Cowboys Defense showed up to play in Week 14 and had their best performance of the season. They allowed just seven points to the Cincinnati Bengals, recorded two sacks, recovered three fumbles, and scored a touchdown. It was an 18-point performance in standard scoring leagues for the Cowboys defense, their best this season by far and only the second time they’ve scored double

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green finished with six catches for 62 yards and a score during the loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14. The veteran was targeted seven times on the day, three more than he had over the previous two weeks, and his trip to the end zone was his second of the season. With Brandon Allen declaring that Green needed