Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard has surprisingly seen significant involvement in the offense over the last few weeks. In fact, Shepard has seen seven targets in each of the last two games. He has hauled in nine of those targets, but only has 58 receiving yards to show for it. That being said, Shepard isn't an ideal fantasy option ahead of the Week 14 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Bucs have shown a willingness to get Shepard involved, but that doesn't guarantee he'll deliver on the field. Fantasy managers can go ahead and consider Shepard a low-end flex option for Week 14.

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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is coming off of a 32-touch performance last week in which he eclipsed 100 yards rushing and scored. It was the eighth time in 12 games that the 22-year-old tallied 100-plus total yards rushing and receiving and the eighth time he scored. All that has made him a top option at RB in fantasy this season, however, production will be harder to come by in Week 14 against a Vikings defense that is allowing the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs, limiting them to the second-lowest yards per carry average in the entire NFL (3.7 YPC) while yielding a league-low five rushing touchdowns. Working in Robinson's favor, though, is that the former first-round draft pick has recorded three or more receptions in 11 of 12 games in 2024, giving him a solid weekly floor. You won't find many backs that handle as many touches as the second-year pro does on a weekly basis, so fire him up as a higher-end RB1 despite the tough matchup.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston is coming off a record-setting game that saw him throw for a team-record 497 yards while tossing four touchdowns and three interceptions against the Denver Broncos. He will look to keep it going on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14. The Steelers have been a tough matchup for quarterbacks this season as they are allowing the fewest fantasy points per game to the position. The Browns have shown that they will throw the ball frequently with Winston under center regardless of the matchup, which keeps the signal-caller on the radar as a mid-range QB2 in fantasy in Week 14.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton has come back down to Earth following his elite three-game stretch. The return of wide receiver Mike Evans has pretty much finished the elite Otton era in Tampa Bay. Over the last two games, Otton has five receptions for 50 yards and he hasn't found the end zone since Week 9. The good news is that Otton does have a plus matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders this weekend. However, Otton had a strong matchup last week and only finished with 20 yards. Fantasy managers should consider Otton as a TE2 for Week 14.

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Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is coming off a slow performance that saw him gain just 21 yards on nine carries in a high-scoring loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 13. He will look to bounce back on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14. The Steelers have been decent against the run this season, allowing just the 22nd-most fantasy points per game to fantasy running backs. That being said, Chubb had success against them back when these two teams met in Week 12, running for 59 yards and two touchdowns in a win. Fantasy gamers can treat Chubb as a high-end RB3 heading into Week 14.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is a strong option this week against the Bills since the Rams will need to be aggressive to keep up with the high-scoring Bills. He saw a drop in volume last week vs. the Saints and only had three catches for 17 yards on six targets. All of those were season-lows for the eighth-year veteran, but he is expected to bounce back this week. Kupp had double-digit targets in three of four games before last week, reaching over 100 yards in two of those contests while totaling three touchdowns. On the season, he's averaging over 70 yards per game and has five scores. The Bills have been the second-best team in the NFL at limiting wide receiver production, but with his volume back to normal, Kupp is still RotoBaller's WR8 this week.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring, calf) was on the injury report this week, but says he'll play this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran wideout was limited during Friday's practice, but has now been cleared to play in Week 14. Evans is coming off arguably his best game of the season where he hauled in eight receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Carolina Panthers. The expectation is that Evans is going to continue being the focal point in the passing game going forward. Fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to get Evans in their lineups ahead of this favorable matchup against the Raiders.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker hasn't seen much of the field since his breakout 136-yard performance in Week 6. In fact, Tucker didn't even have any carries during last week's win over the Carolina Panthers. The 23-year-old was only used on special teams, but Tucker could have more involvement this weekend. Fellow back Bucky Irving (hip) is currently listed as questionable ahead of the Week 14 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. If he sits, Rachaad White would take over as the lead back and Tucker would serve as the primary backup. If that happens, Tucker might end up seeing more than a handful of carries this weekend. The absence of Irving might give Tucker desperation flex appeal, but he's unlikely to bring much to the table.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (Achilles, knee) has been on the injury report this week after exiting briefly during last week's win over the Carolina Panthers. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried as Mayfield is good to go after getting in back-to-back full practice sessions on Thursday and Friday. Mayfield has been an elite fantasy option throughout most of the season, but didn't deliver for fantasy managers last week. However, Mayfield should bounce back this weekend against a struggling Las Vegas Raiders defense. Mayfield should return to his QB1 ways for Sunday's game.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has gone without a touchdown pass in three consecutive games while throwing six interceptions during that stretch, four of which came just last week in a loss to the Chargers. Even though those are poor numbers any way you slice it, the silver lining is that all three games came against top 10 defenses in terms of QBR and fantasy points allowed. This week, the 36-year-old will face a Vikings defense that is middle-of-the-pack in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks and the most fantasy points to wide receivers. The other side of the coin is that the Vikings have the fourth-most sacks this season, so production won't come easy. The Falcons may want to limit how many times Cousins drops back in an attempt to limit turnovers, but Minnesota has yielded the fewest rush yards and rushing TDs in the NFL while allowing the second-lowest yards per carry. Factor in that Atlanta will be on the road, and it all points to another tough week for the veteran signal-caller. If it gets ugly, they may even have to turn to their first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. Hopefully managers have other options to choose from, even in a week with six teams on bye, as Cousins projects as a low-end QB2 in Week 14.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White is coming off one of his best games on the ground during last week's win over the Carolina Panthers. White rushed 11 times for 76 yards which was a season-high in yardage for him. Fellow back Bucky Irving (hip, back) rushed for over 150 yards, but is currently listed as questionable for this weekend. The rookie back was a limited participant on Friday, so the team will likely have to wait and see how he progresses throughout the weekend. If he sits, White should have RB2 appeal against a struggling Las Vegas Raiders defense. Otherwise, White would fall into flex territory if Irving is able to play on Sunday.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been excellent when healthy this season, and his Rams are in need of a key victory this week as they host the Bills. Nacua has a very high floor and has been a top 20 WR in every week he played a full game. Last week, he caught five of his team-high eight targets for 56 yards and the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter. He has at least eight targets in each of his five games since returning from injury, except for the game in which he was ejected against the Seahawks. He has averaged 7.4 catches for 100.0 yards per game in those five contests. He has become the top red-zone target for Matthew Stafford as well. His matchup against the Bills is a tough one since they have allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to receivers, but his volume should still keep him a strong start in almost all formats. He is RotoBaller's WR6 this week.

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Minnesota Vikings kicker John Parker Romo is in store for a favorable spot this weekend against the Atlanta Falcons if he plays. Romo has been excellent while filling in for kicker Will Reichard (quad), nailing 11-of-12 field goal attempts while connecting on seven of his eight extra-point tries. However, his services may not be required in Week 14, with Reichard deemed questionable for the contest. The rookie was able to participate fully this week during practice, so it would appear he has a good shot at suiting up for this weekend's home tilt. Whichever kicker is active for Sunday will have an excellent opportunity to put up strong numbers against a Falcons defense that's struggled to stop anyone in 2024.

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Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson will line up against the Atlanta Falcons this weekend in a middle-of-the-road matchup. The 27-year-old has been hot and cold this season, alternating between strong and sub-par performances. He'll take on a Falcons defense that's allowed only 54 receptions to the tight end position thus far -- the ninth-fewest in the NFL. Still, Atlanta has been a favorable matchup through the air in 2024 -- letting up the twelfth-most passing yards per game. The only question left for Hockenson is whether he can recapture the consistency he showcased over the previous few seasons. He's RotoBaller's PPR TE7 ahead of Week 14.

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore (hamstring) has been ruled out for the Week 14 game against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. Gilmore suffered a left-hamstring strain in the Week 13 win over the Arizona Cardinals and will be held out this weekend, with his next chance to suit up coming in Week 15 against the division-rival Chicago Bears next Monday, Dec. 16. The 34-year-old will be inactive for the first time all year on Sunday against Atlanta, making Minnesota's secondary a bit more vulnerable. In Gilmore's absence, expect to see more of Fabian Moreau as an outside cornerback for the Vikings across from Shaquill Griffin. Gilmore, a two-time All-Pro and former Defensive Player of the Year in 2019, has 47 tackles (32 solo), one interception and seven pass breakups in 12 starts in his first year in Minnesota.

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Los Angeles Rams rookie outside linebacker Jared Verse (ankle) and offensive lineman Alaric Jackson (foot) are both listed as questionable for the Week 14 game against the visiting Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but both players are expected to play, according to head coach Sean McVay. Verse, the 19th overall pick this year out of Florida State, has become fantasy relevant in his first year in the NFL in IDP formats by racking up 54 tackles (30 solo), 4.5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, 17 QB hits, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in his first 12 starts in the league for the Rams. Most of the 24-year-old pass-rusher's production has come since the team's Week 6 bye, and Verse will be in play as a starter at defensive line for fantasy managers again this weekend now that he's expected to play.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers will not be a recommended fantasy option this weekend when he squares off against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons' defense has been vulnerable to their opponents' air attacks this season but a bit more unforgiving on the ground. Despite allowing the fifth-most receptions to running backs in 2024 (70), Atlanta is letting up just 20.7 fantasy points per game to the position -- the ninth-fewest. Additionally, Akers has seen just four touches in each of the last two weeks and is back to a decreased role in Minnesota's offense. With a tough matchup on tap and a declining role in the offense, fantasy managers can't trust him. The 25-year-old is RotoBaller's PPR RB42 in this week's ranks.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is afforded a favorable outing in Week 14 when his team hosts the visiting Atlanta Falcons. The 22-year-old has been more involved in Minnesota's offense since Week 9 -- racking up ten more targets in that five-game stretch (33) than he did over his first five in 2024. His yardage totals weekly have been modest -- aside from a 162-yard outburst in Week 12 -- but Addison has three touchdowns in that time frame and should be in store for a productive day again Sunday. Atlanta has let up the fifth-most receptions to wideouts this season (163) and 15 touchdowns to the position (third-most), making them a juicy matchup. The USC product has been spotty this season but is in play as a low-end WR3 this weekend. Addison ranks as RotoBaller's PPR WR34 ahead of this week's slate of action.

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According to New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich, the team is placing linebacker C.J. Mosley (neck) on Injured Reserve, which means he'll be forced to miss at least four games. Mosley is dealing with a herniated disc his neck and now will not be eligible to return to the team until the Week 18 regular-season finale versus the division-rival Miami Dolphins. Given that the Jets are far from the playoff picture, it's unlikely we'll see the 32-year-old veteran linebacker return in 2024, especially given the nature of his injury. Mosley had already been out for each of the team's last five games with his neck injury, which has been just another disappointing development for the Jets' defense. He practiced in full on Wednesday but apparently suffered a setback with his neck and could not practice on Thursday. Jamien Sherwood will be on the fantasy radar in IDP leagues the rest of the way.

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New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said that rookie wide receiver Bub Means (ankle) will not play in Week 14 against the New York Giants on Sunday. Rizzi said the Saints knew that Means would be limited in his first week back from Injured Reserve this week, so it doesn't come as much of a surprise that they didn't feel he was ready to return to action. The 23-year-old has been on IR since Nov. 2 due to a high-ankle sprain he suffered in the Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Means was limited in practice on Wednesday before sitting out on Thursday and Friday, so it's possible he might have even encountered a setback with his ankle. There's no guarantee Means will be back in Week 15 against the Washington Commanders, and when he does return, he could struggle to find consistent targets.

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