Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta will look to step up as the Lions host the Chicago Bears in Week 13. In his first game back from a shoulder injury, LaPorta was targeted six timesthird most on the teambut managed just three receptions for 19 yards. It marked the fourth time this season he's been held under 30 receiving yards, continuing a season where he's reached double-digit fantasy points only three times. The Bears defense has been vulnerable to tight ends, allowing the 10th-most receiving yards per game to the position. With another week to recover, LaPorta has a favorable matchup to improve his production and return to form as a key part of Detroit's passing attack. In Week 13, he remains a low-end TE option for fantasy managers.

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Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) will not play on Thursday due to a concussion, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Ferguson will now miss his second straight contest after sustaining the injury during their Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress ahead of their Week 14 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. As a result, Luke Schoonmaker will get the starting nod once again. Last weekend, Schoonmaker was productive and brought in three of his four targets for 55 yards and a score against the Washington Commanders. Schnoonmaker has a tough matchup against the Giants, though, who have allowed the second-fewest PPR points to opposing tight ends this season.

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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs takes on the Chicago Bears in a Thanksgiving Day NFC North showdown. Gibbs has been a consistent fantasy force, scoring seven rushing touchdowns in his last six games and 10 total on the season. Coming off a strong 21-carry, 90-yard, two-touchdown effort against the Colts, Gibbs has now surpassed 16 PPR fantasy points in eight of 11 games this season. The Bears' defense has been vulnerable against the run, allowing the eighth-most rushing yards and 10th-most rushing touchdowns per game to running backs. Gibbs' explosiveness and involvement in the Lions' offense solidify him as a must-start RB1 in Week 13. Look for another productive outing from the young star on Thanksgiving.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson will not a face team suspension, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. Robinson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of DUI but should be expected to suit up this weekend against the New Orleans Saints. However, Barshop noted that the team will let the league's disciplinary process play out, which could result in a suspension at a later date. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Robinson to continue to operate as the No. 3 wideout behind Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp. Over his past three contests, Robinson has averaged just 4.0 targets per game with 19.0 yards per game. Fantasy managers should view him as a low-end WR4/flex and a high-risk, high-reward option in DFS facing a weak New Orleans secondary that has allowed the sixth-most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant during Wednesday's estimated practice report as the team only held a walkthrough. Downs was initially deemed "week-to-week" after sustaining this shoulder injury during their loss to the Detroit Lions last weekend. However, the team has yet to rule Downs out, so fantasy managers should continue to closely monitor his status throughout the week. However, seeing him open the week as a non-participant is not a positive sign. Before Week 12, Downs was enjoying a nice stretch of performances as he averaged a strong 17.0 PPR points per game during Weeks 8 through 11. If Downs is unable to suit up, Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce (foot), and rookie Adonai Mitchell would lead the passing attack.

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Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze will look to be more productive after a quiet performance in Week 12 as he faces a tough Detroit Lions defense in Week 13. While the Lions' defense ranks second in points allowed, they've been vulnerable to the pass, ranking 25th in pass yards allowed. This could enable Odunze to see some deep shots, especially in a Bears offense that seems to be trending upward. Odunze had a quiet outing in Week 12, finishing with five receptions for 39 yards against the Minnesota Vikings. He must improve his game if the Bears hope to keep pace with the high-powered Lions offense. While he remains a risky play, Odunze has high upside as a desperation flex option this week, particularly if the Bears are forced to air it out in a potential shootout on Thanksgiving.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (Achilles) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session, according to Daniel Flick of Sports Illustrated. Fantasy managers should continue to closely monitor his status, as he was dealing with this same injury prior to their Week 11 match and even left that game early with an additional hamstring injury. However, head coach Raheem Morris said Mooney is "looking good and feeling better." After catching only one pass in the season opener, Mooney has gone on to average a strong 15.8 PPR points during Weeks 2 through 10. During this span, Mooney saw 8.2 targets and brought in 74.3 yards per game. If Mooney is able to suit up, fantasy managers should view him a solid flex option facing the Los Angeles Chargers, who have allowed the 13th-fewest PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.

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Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is a risky fantasy start in Week 13 as he faces a solid Detroit Lions defense. Despite the Lions ranking second in points allowed, they have struggled against the pass, ranking 25th in pass yards allowed. However, Kmet continues to be a secondary option in the Bears' offense, which has been inconsistent all season. With three solid wide receivers in the mix, Kmet has competition for targets, but his usage has started to pick up again. After a quiet middle of the season, Kmet had a promising Week 12, finishing with seven receptions for 64 yards. While the matchup is tough, he remains an intriguing fantasy play with touchdown upside, especially if the Bears are forced to throw in a potential high-scoring game. Kmet can be started as a risky option, but with the potential for a solid return if he finds the end zone.

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The Chicago Bears defense and special teams will look to bounce back in Week 13 as they face the talented Detroit Lions in a division-rivalry game. After a mixed performance in Week 12, where the Bears' defense allowed several big plays to the Minnesota Vikings, they now turn their attention to Jared Goff and the Lions' explosive offense. Detroit's offense has been one of the best in the league, ranking second in scoring, fourth in rushing yards, and sixth in passing yards. The Lions' two-headed rushing attack, featuring Jahmyr Gibbs and former Bear David Montgomery, has been nearly unstoppable this season. With the Bears' 20th-ranked rush defense, they may struggle to contain it. Adding to the challenge is star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and deep threat Jameson Williams, who will test the Bears' secondary. Given the Lions' potent offense, the Bears' defense will likely be overwhelmed this week. It's advisable to bench the Bears' defense in favor of another unit with a more favorable matchup.

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Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos is a solid, somewhat unexciting fantasy option in Week 13 as he faces the Detroit Lions. Santos' most recent performance was a mixed bag, as he had his first field goal blocked but bounced back to make the next two attempts. While the Lions' defense ranks second in points allowed, they're not necessarily the most favorable matchup for kickers, given their ability to limit scoring opportunities. However, if the game turns into a high-scoring affair, Santos could see plenty of kicking chances, boosting his fantasy potential. Santos remains a reliable play in Week 13, particularly in leagues where kicker performance is crucial. He may have a lower upside, but he should provide solid, consistent points in a game that could offer multiple field goal attempts.

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New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury, according to Evan Lazar of Patriots.com. Douglas is coming off another productive showing where he tallied 62 yards off five receptions in their loss to the Miami Dolphins last weekend. Over his past three games, Douglas has averaged a solid 57.0 yards per game and seen 6.0 targets per contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week, as he has two more opportunities to upgrade to full participation before the weekend. If he can suit up, he would face a weak Indianapolis Colts defense that has allowed the 14th-most PPR points to opposing WRs this season.

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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff faces the Chicago Bears in a Thanksgiving Day divisional matchup. Goff is coming off a quiet fantasy performance in Week 12, completing 26 of 36 passes for 269 yards but failing to find the end zone. Over his last four games, Goff has exceeded 11 fantasy points just once, with the Lions relying heavily on their run game. The Bears' defense has been stingy against opposing quarterbacks, allowing the sixth-fewest completions and the third-fewest passing touchdowns per game. While Goff has proven capable of delivering strong performances, this matchup and the Lions' run-first tendencies could limit his upside. Fantasy managers should approach Goff as a fringe QB2 this week, with Detroit likely leaning on Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery to exploit Chicago's vulnerable run defense.

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury according to Turron Davenport of ESPN. Ridley did not show any signs of an injury during last weekend's victory over the Houston Texans but fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week in case he continues to sit out. Last weekend Ridley continued his impressive stretch as he eclipsed 80+ receiving yards for the third time in his past five games. During this stretch, the veteran wideout has averaged a strong 90.2 receiving yards per game which is a significant increase compared to the 30.5 yards he averaged per game during the first seven weeks of the season. Fantasy managers should continue to view Ridley as a solid WR2 heading into a Week 13 tilt against the Washington Commanders.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) has been activated off Injured Reserve ahead of their Thanksgiving showdown against the New York Giants on Thursday, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Cooks has been sidelined since he sustained a knee infection following a procedure after their Week 4 victory over the Giants. Before the injury, Cooks was deployed as the clear No. 2 wideout in the Dallas passing attack and averaged 4.8 targets per game. However, he was relatively unproductive from a fantasy perspective and averaged a mere 6.1 PPR points per game during this small stretch. Fantasy managers should monitor his status ahead of Thursday's game, as he could be limited if he returns Thursday. If he does suit up, he should be viewed as a low-end flex option, at best, in deeper leagues and a high-risk flex play in DFS formats.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday afternoon's divisional tilt against the Chicago Bears. After bringing in six of his seven targets for 62 yards last weekend, the star wideout popped up on the injury report on Monday with a knee injury. St. Brown sat out during Monday's practice and was able to improve his status each day and capped off the week with a full session on Wednesday. However, the Lions still opted to list the USC product as questionable. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status ahead of Thursday's kickoff but seeing him practice in full on Wednesday is a promising sign. After scoring just 4.3 PPR points in the season opener, St. Brown has gone on to average a stellar 19.9 PPR points per game since Week 2 and should always be viewed as a reliable WR1 in all matchups.

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Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's divisional match against the Chicago Bears. Montgomery sustained this shoulder injury during last weekend's victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The veteran RB opened the week as a non-participant during practice but was able to upgrade his stats each day and logged a full session earlier on Wednesday. Despite this, the team is still listing Montgomery as questionable. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status ahead of kickoff but seeing him return to practice in full participation today is a positive sign. If the 27-year-old is unable to suit up Thursday afternoon, sophomore running back Jahmyr Gibbs would see a heavy workload and have RB1 upside this weekend.

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Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson is a speculative play in Week 13 as he faces a daunting matchup against the Detroit Lions' elite run defense. Even with some injuries, Detroit's run defense is one of the toughest in the league, ranking fifth in rush yards allowed and second in points allowed. The Bears' backfield rotation continues to limit Johnson's workload, making him a risky play for fantasy managers. However, Johnson has shown enough upside to warrant attention in deeper leagues or as a sleeper pick. In limited action last week, he demonstrated his goal-line potential, rushing twice for 2 yards and a touchdown. This was his second consecutive week with a goal-line score, reinforcing that the role is firmly his. While Johnson remains a desperate running back play, his clear goal-line role gives him touchdown upside, making him worth considering as a flex or deep-league option in Week 13.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore is a solid WR3 option in Week 13 as he faces an advantageous matchup against the Detroit Lions. While the Lions' defense ranks second in points allowed, they are vulnerable against the pass, ranking 25th in pass yards allowed. Moore will look to build on his momentum from Week 12 when he posted seven receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown in a tough loss to the Minnesota Vikings. His touchdown came on a well-executed screen pass, showcasing his ability to make big plays in space. With the Bears likely playing from behind in this game, Moore should see plenty of targets as the team looks to exploit Detroit's weak pass defense. He's a solid flex play this week with significant upside, particularly in a matchup that could see the Bears forced into a pass-heavy game script.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen will look to continue his strong play in Week 13 as he faces an advantageous matchup against the Detroit Lions secondary. While the Lions' defense ranks second in points allowed, they have struggled against the pass, ranking 25th in pass yards allowed. Allen has been a crucial part of the Bears ' offense lately, with a solid performance in Week 12 against the Minnesota Vikingswhere he hauled in nine receptions for 86 yards and led the team with 15 targets. Keeping him on your bench will be hard if he continues to see the volume he did last week. With the Bears likely needing to throw early and often in a high-scoring game, Allen should see plenty of opportunities. He's a solid flex play this week, with the potential for a strong performance if the Bears' offense stays in pass-heavy mode.

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Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Wednesday that running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) is "working through something with his knee" and "will miss some time." It was reported earlier that Dobbins will miss the Week 13 game against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday due to an MCL sprain he suffered in Monday night's loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but this makes it sound like he could miss more time beyond Week 13. If that's the case, expect rookie Kimani Vidal to factor in a Bolts backfield that will also include Gus Edwards and Hassan Haskins. Edwards will likely see the bulk of the backfield touches this weekend, although he's more of a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex that doesn't factor into the passing game. Vidal and Haskins will likely fight for change-of-pace work behind Edwards. Dobbins deserves to be stashed in all fantasy formats for now.

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