Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday and was also removed from the final Week 13 injury report, suggesting that he'll be active for the Thanksgiving game on Thursday versus the division-rival New York Giants. Cooks was limited on Monday and Tuesday before upgrading to full participation on Wednesday. The 31-year-old veteran pass-catcher needed surgery for a knee infection earlier this year and hasn't played since the first meeting against the Giants on Sept. 26, when he went for only one catch on four targets for 16 yards. Cooks' return is good news for Dallas' offense, but with quarterback Cooper Rush now running the show, he'll have even less fantasy appeal for the rest of 2024 and could operate as the No. 3 wideout on Thursday behind CeeDee Lamb and Jalen Tolbert.

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Coming off the bye week, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (ankle) was able to put in a full practice on Wednesday. Bigsby was held out of the Week 11 loss to the Detroit Lions but had last week's bye to rest his injured ankle, and now it looks like he'll be able to return this Sunday to face the division-rival Houston Texans. The 23-year-old second-year back has been much more efficient than Travis Etienne Jr. in Jacksonville's backfield this year and is averaging a healthy 5.5 yards per carry for 519 rushing yards and four rushing scores in 10 games in 2024. It's been hard to trust Jacksonville's offensive pieces in fantasy ever since quarterback Trevor Lawrence's shoulder injury. Lawrence could be back this weekend against Houston, but Bigsby could yield more carries in the backfield to Etienne following a two-week absence. If Bigsby returns, he'll be a volatile RB3/flex for fantasy managers in a tough matchup.

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Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (concussion) is working his way through the league's concussion protocol and was listed as limited for the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Spears suffered a concussion in Week 11 and didn't play in the Week 12 win over the division-rival Houston Texans. The 23-year-old has already missed games in 2024 due to ankle and hamstring issues, but he could get cleared by an independent neurologist later this week to play this Sunday against the Washington Commanders if he avoids setbacks. That would be bad news for Tony Pollard's fantasy ceiling in Week 13, even though he's been the Titans' lead back all year, even when Spears has been healthy. In terms of average half-PPR points per game in 2024, Spears isn't even in the top 50 among RBs. If he returns to face the Texans on Sunday, he'll be a low-upside RB3/flex, at best.

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (quadriceps) missed a second straight day of practice this week on Wednesday. White was also unable to practice all of last week before missing the Week 12 loss to the division-rival Denver Broncos. He'll need to practice on Thursday to have a shot at suiting up on Black Friday to face the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. Alexander Mattison (ankle) also missed Week 12, but he practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday and appears to be the better bet to return in Week 13. The 25-year-old has had a disappointing 2024 campaign and will probably only be worth consideration as an RB3/flex in fantasy against KC if he's active and Mattison sits out, which seems unlikely. White ceded lead-back duties to Mattison early on this year and is averaging a career-worst 2.8 yards per carry. He hasn't had double-digit carries since Sept. 29.

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (hip) was listed as limited on Wednesday in the team's second practice of the week. Tucker may have to upgrade to a full practice on Thursday to avoid a questionable designation going into Friday's Week 13 contest versus the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. Since the Raiders traded Davante Adams to the New York Jets, Tucker has been the WR2 in Vegas behind Jakobi Meyers in a very lackluster offense. He played 84% of the offensive snaps in last week's loss to the division-rival Denver Broncos and caught seven passes on eight targets for 82 yards, his second-highest yardage total of the year. Tucker will be a WR5/flex in deeper leagues if he's active against a stout Chiefs defense that held him to two catches for 26 yards on Oct. 27. If Turner can't play on Friday, expect DJ Turner to serve as the Raiders' WR2.

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) remained limited in the second practice of the week on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Zamir White (quadriceps) missed a second straight day of practice. Both Mattison and White were inactive in the Week 12 loss to the division-rival Denver Broncos, but it's looking like Mattison will have a shot to return this Friday against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. Ameer Abdullah played 88% of the offensive snaps in Denver and figures to have an elevated role yet again in Week 13 if White misses his second straight game. Abdullah had eight carries for 28 yards and caught five passes for 37 yards and a touchdown as the lead back last week, but he'll be hard to recommend as an RB3/flex in fantasy against a stingy Chiefs run defense if Mattison makes his return on Friday.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receivers Alec Pierce (foot) and Ashton Dulin (ankle) were both non-participants in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Josh Downs (shoulder) also missed practice and is considered week-to-week with a shoulder injury he suffered in the Week 12 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Indy's receiving corps is pretty banged up heading into their Sunday meeting against the New England Patriots in Week 13. The 24-year-old Pierce would be much more attractive as a starting fantasy option this weekend if he's active and Downs is held out. Rookie Adonai Mitchell, meanwhile, would serve as the No. 2 behind Michael Pittman Jr. if both Downs and Pierce are out. Pierce leads the league with 23.3 yards per reception but has been a frustrating fantasy play given quarterback Anthony Richardson's struggles as a passer. He already has career-highs in yards (629) and TDs (four) in 2024.

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New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito (forearm), who is officially questionable to play in Thursday's Thanksgiving game against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys, is not being ruled out yet. A report earlier suggested that DeVito was viewed as more of a long shot to play through his questionable tag in Week 13. However, Rapoport reports that DeVito will see how he feels when he wakes up on Thursday and will test his injured right forearm by throwing. The 26-year-old didn't travel with the team to Dallas in order to undergo more testing on his arm, but he will travel on his own. It's shaping up to be a game-time decision on Thursday as to whether DeVito makes a second straight start. If he cannot go, it will be Drew Lock leading New York's offense. Either way, it's not a pretty situation for the Giants' offense, and fantasy managers should treat DeVito and Lock as desperation QB2s in superflex leagues.

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Seattle Seahawks wide receivers DK Metcalf (shoulder) and Tyler Lockett (knee) were both listed as DNPs at Wednesday's practice. The Seahawks still have two days of practice left this week, but fantasy managers should keep their eyes open for Metcalf's and Lockett's status over the next couple of days as the Week 13 contest against the New York Jets on Sunday approaches. Metcalf missed two game with an MCL sprain recently but returned the last two weeks to catch 11 of 14 targets for 129 yards and no touchdowns. Second-year wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who is having a breakout season, would be the biggest beneficiary in Seattle's offense if one or both of Metcalf and/or Lockett are inactive this weekend. Metcalf is a must-start in fantasy anytime he's healthy, while Lockett has become the clear No. 3 in Seattle in 2024 and is a boom/bust WR4/flex option these days.

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Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (groin) was listed as a full participant in the first practice of Week 13 on Wednesday. Fant also practiced in full last Friday but was ultimately held out of the Week 12 win over the division-rival Arizona Cardinals. He's missed the last three games due to a groin injury that he suffered the day before Halloween, but two straight full practices suggests that he'll be able to return this weekend as the team faces the New York Jets on the road on Sunday. The 27-year-old figures to return to TE1 duties for the Seahawks when he's back, pushing rookie AJ Barner back to a backup role. Before his injury, Fant had caught 27 of his 32 targets for only 285 yards and no touchdowns in eight games. That hasn't made him very attractive in fantasy, but Fant could immediately jump into a bigger role this Sunday if receivers DK Metcalf (shoulder) and Tyler Lockett (knee) cannot play.

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The Detroit Lions defense/special teams enters a favorable matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 13. Over the past six weeks, the Lions rank third in opponent scoring rate, sixth in turnover rate, and 14th in explosive plays allowed. Detroit ranks second in opponent points per game (16.6) and has allowed just six points to each of their opponents over the last two weeks. The Bears offense, led by Caleb Williams, has given up the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing defenses over the last four weeks, providing a prime opportunity for Detroit. The Lions also rank sixth in total takeaways and have allowed the 10th-fewest total yards this season. Fantasy managers should consider the Lions D/ST a solid starting option for Week 13.

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Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey had a down game by his standards in Week 12 in Washington. While he scored 10 fantasy points, he missed two field goals. His two makes from 40-plus yards saved his fantasy day. Aubrey has now missed three field goals in the last two weeks. His only other miss occurred in Week 4. The Cowboys will host the Giants on Thanksgiving, and Aubrey should have plenty of chances to make kicks throughout this game. The Giants' defense is not a scary matchup for the Cowboys. Additionally, the Cowboys under quarterback Cooper Rush (knee) seem to have a hard time getting the ball into the end zone after reaching field goal range. As such, the kicks should flow for Aubrey and he should continue to be a top-five kicker for your fantasy squad. Start him with confidence in Week 13.

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Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker is in line to continue his expanded role in Week 13 with Jake Ferguson (concussion) slated to miss another game. Schoonmaker has certainly caught the attention of quarterback Cooper Rush (knee) over the last two weeks. He has caught nine of 14 targets for 111 yards and a touchdown over that span. The Cowboys will host the New York Giants on Thanksgiving in Week 13. The Giants are No. 2 against opposing tight ends in fantasy football in 2024. They just held the red-hot Cade Otton to one reception in Week 12. Schoonmaker's production could be tapped this week. However, Schoonmaker is an important target in an offense devoid of reliable playmakers outside of wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (back/foot). As such, Schoonmaker may be able to produce based on volume alone. Given the volatility at tight end in fantasy football, you could do a lot worse than Schoonmaker this week. He should be in lineups, especially those missing Ferguson.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (knee) is off the injury report and ready to go in Week 13. Rush has played well over his last two games. He has averaged 300.5 yards per game and thrown three touchdowns over that span. He has scored at least 17.36 fantasy points in both games. While he is not going to win you your week with those numbers, he is a solid QB2. With no teams on a bye in Week 13 and no major quarterback injuries at the moment, Rush should not be started in one-quarterback leagues. However, he is a high-end No. 2 option in two-quarterback leagues. The Cowboys host the New York Giants on Thanksgiving in Week 13. The Giants are No. 24 against quarterbacks in fantasy. The Cowboys offense has had trouble scoring points under Rush, but this feels like a game in which Rush could push for multiple touchdown passes and limit his turnovers. Most importantly, Rush should support the production of wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and tight end Luke Schoonmaker. Both players should see plenty of target volume and should not have too difficult of a time in Week 13.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle will look to deliver flex value in fantasy in Week 13. The Cowboys will host the New York Giants in a Thanksgiving Day tilt. The Giants have been much better against the pass than the run in 2024 and the Cowboys may look to exploit that weakness. Dowdle has come alive as the Cowboys' feature back in recent weeks. His production is not anything spectacular, but he is certainly worthy of a flex spot if you are dealing with injuries. Dowdle has scored double-digit PPR fantasy points in five of his seven games played. He is very involved in the passing game which will help offset any lack of rushing output in Dallas' middling offense. Dowdle also has a chance to find the end zone for the first time on the ground this season. With New York's offense not faring much better than Dallas' over the last few weeks, the Cowboys should be in a neutral to positive game script all day. You do not need to force Dowdle into your lineup this week, but he should provide a solid fantasy floor as he has for most of the season since he took over as the starting running back.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (back/foot) is off the injury report and ready to go for Thanksgiving Day. He has received 12 targets in each of his last two games. His reception baseline is keeping him afloat in fantasy football because he has not scored a touchdown since Week 8. With quarterback Cooper Rush behind center in place of Dak Prescott (hamstring), Lamb has yet to have a signature boom game. The Giants are the No. 14 defense against opposing wide receivers in fantasy this season. This is a neutral matchup for Lamb, but his target volume alone is going to ensure that he remains at least a high-end WR2. Although Rush has played well over the last two weeks, he does not seem able to lead the Cowboys' offense to high point totals. That will continue to limit Lamb's fantasy output. This game could be a gritty intra-divisional matchup. The Giants are in turmoil as a team, but the Cowboys have severely underperformed this season. Even so, there is no benching Lamb in this matchup. Given that it is a high-profile Thanksgiving game, Lamb could go off at any minute. Fire him up with confidence this week.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm) is expected to miss at least four weeks after breaking his arm on Monday night. Kolar has been an important depth piece in a talented Ravens tight end room. He has recorded nine receptions for 131 yards and a touchdown for the Ravens this season while playing behind Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews. This injury puts more pressure on Likely and Andrews as the team's top two tight ends. The Ravens signed tight end Scotty Washington to their practice squad in a depth move. Kolar's injury does not have a lot of fantasy implications. However, he is one less target for Likely and Andrews to compete within this offense.

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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly (knee) did not practice on Wednesday with a knee injury. The tight end did not show any sign of this injury on Monday evening as he was deployed as the clear TE1 in the Los Angeles offense. In this game, Dissly brought in all four of his targets for 47 yards. Since Week 7, Dissly has begun to see a drastic increase in targets as he has averaged 6.2 per game during this span which is an increase compared to the 3.0 he saw per game during the first six games of the season. Over his past three games, Dissly has caught at least four passes in each game and averaged 11.6 PPR points per game. If Dissly can suit up this weekend, fantasy managers should view him as a low-end TE1 facing the Atlanta Falcons.

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David Montgomery will aim to contribute as a key part of Detroit's backfield in a Week 13 divisional clash against the Chicago Bears. During the Lions' 24-6 victory over Indianapolis, Montgomery managed eight carries for 37 yards and a touchdown before exiting in the third quarter with a shoulder injury. While he intends to play through the issue, his workload may be reduced in favor of Jahmyr Gibbs, who impressed with 21 carries for 90 yards and two touchdowns. The Bears' defense has been more vulnerable against the run, allowing the eighth-most rushing yards and the tenth-most rushing touchdowns to running backs this season. If Montgomery suits up, his red zone usage and touchdown potential make him a viable RB2 option, even if his snap count is limited.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams aims to build on his recent performance as the Lions host the Chicago Bears in Week 13. In the Lions' 24-6 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, Williams led the team with 64 receiving yards on five catches, surpassing Amon-Ra St. Brown's six receptions for 62 yards. Notably, Williams has recorded a reception of 20 or more yards in eight of nine games this season, highlighting his big-play capability. The Bears' defense has been susceptible to deep passes, allowing the fifth-most receptions of 40+ yards per game. This vulnerability aligns well with Williams' skill set, making him a potential breakout candidate in this matchup. Fantasy managers should consider Williams a high-upside flex option for Week 13.

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