Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (thumb) is set to return to play in Week 13, when he'll take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Interestingly, he led (sort of) his team to a victory over KC last season, though it was an odd, flukey game that saw him pass for only 62 yards. This season, things will be different. We can expect him to have more production, as he'll have elite tight end Brock Bowers and an excellent wide receiver in Jakobi Meyers to throw to. The run game hasn't been very good, though. The team is just 2-9, with virtually zero chance of making the playoffs, and the offense hasn't played very well this season. In fantasy football, AOC is a decent starting option in 2QB/Superflex leagues. In the rest, he should be benched, but is a decent stash.

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah could have another chance to dominate the backfield work for his team. LV will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13. Team lead RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game with an ankle injury, and his backup, Zamir White (quadricep), has been ruled out. Abdullah surprisingly had a good outing in Week 12, scoring 17.5 PPR fantasy points by rushing eight times for 28 yards and catching five passes for 37 yards and a touchdown. He has a brutal matchup ahead of him, though -- Kansas City allows the least PPR fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. They've done well at stymying tailback receiving production as well. He's an okay-ish RB3/FLEX option in PPR leagues with 12 or more teams.

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Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was involved plenty in the Packers' passing game as the team beat the Miami Dolphins 30-17 on Thanksgiving night. Kraft's penchant for gaining and earning volume was on full display as he earned seven targets, catching six of them for 78 yards; all team-highs on the night. Running hot and cold for fantasy purposes, this was the rare game where Kraft put up a usable stat line without scoring a touchdown, so this game could be some growth in Kraft's role moving forward. Looking at Kraft's next matchup in Detroit against the rival Lions, he should be considered a low-end TE1 for fantasy purposes.

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Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus was perfect, making every kick for the Packers as the team handled the Miami Dolphins 30-17. McManus was busy on the night as he booted a 46-yard field goal to end the first half and then chipped in with two more field goals from 24 and 33 yards. On point-after attempts, McManus was perfect yet again, nailing all three extra points on the night. With the Packers heading east to Detroit to take on the Lions, McManus should have plenty of opportunities for the Packers, so consider him a solid streaming candidate for fantasy at kicker.

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has a productive day at the office as the Packers rolled up the Miami Dolphins 30-17 at Lambeau Field. Jacobs took quite a bit of rushing volume but was pretty inefficient with it as he rushed 19 times for 43 yards, but got into the end zone toward the end of the first quarter. Where Jacobs made his night was in the passing game, as he caught 4-of-4 passes for 74 yards, including a 49-yard catch and run in the fourth quarter. Jacobs should be considered a low-end fantasy RB1 for Thursday Night Football, where the Packers will travel to Ford Field to take on the Detroit Lions.

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed made the most of his catches in Week 13 as the Packers beat the Dolphins 30-17. Reed earned six targets on the night, catching three of them for 24 yards and scoring two touchdowns on the night. Kicking off the game's scoring was Reed, who caught a three-yard touchdown. Later, inside two minutes remaining in the first half, Reed caught a 12-yard touchdown from Jordan Love. Reed has been hot and cold this season, but he was clearly prioritized in this one. With the Packers heading to the Motor City to take on the rival Detroit Lions next Thursday night, Reed should get mid-range WR2 treatment, knowing his week-to-week production can be spotty.

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson brought in a couple of big plays in Green Bay's 30-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Thanksgiving night. Watson put Week 12's blanking behind him as he caught two of his four targets on the night for 67 yards; the first being a 21-yard grab that set up Jayden Reed's second touchdown, and his other catch being a 46-yard snag in third quarter that helped set up a field goal. We know Watson is always a threat to bring in a big play, but his role in the offense is very boom-or-bust for fantasy purposes. Watson's next game will be in Detroit against the Lions, and he should be considered a low-end flex play for that matchup.

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New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson set a career-high in his rookie season with 54 receiving yards in Thursday's 27-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Johnson caught all five of his targets, averaging 10.8 yards per reception, including a team-long 18-yard grab that tied Malik Nabers for the game's longest receiving play for New York. His steady performance marked the fifth consecutive game with 35 or more receiving yards, underscoring his growing reliability in the offense. With 7.9 fantasy points in Week 13, Johnson continues to emerge as a solid option for fantasy managers, particularly in leagues valuing consistent production at the tight end position.

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love was efficient and on point much of the night as the Packers beat the Dolphins 30-17 on Thanksgiving night. Love was 21-of-28 passing for 274 yards with two touchdowns on the night; both strikes to Jayden Reed from three yards out to kick off the scoring and from 12 yards out in the second quarter. Getting back into the swing of things was Love, as he put together back-to-back multi-touchdown efforts since the five-game streak of multiple touchdowns to kick off the 2024 season. With a showdown looming with the Detroit Lions, Love is a low-end fantasy QB1.

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was the focal point of the passing game in Thursday's 27-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, leading the team with 13 targets, eight receptions, and 69 receiving yards. His 18-yard grab was the longest of the day for the Giants, though his average of 8.6 yards per catch reflected the short-yardage nature of his opportunities. Nabers had a 29-yard fourth-quarter reception wiped out by a holding penalty, adding to a frustrating day that also included two drops. Despite these setbacks, his 11.3 fantasy points underline what you get as a floor with Nabers. Managers should remain optimistic about his consistent involvement in the Giants' offense, even amid some missed opportunities.

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New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. contributed both on the ground and through the air in Thursday's 27-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He rushed nine times for 32 yards, averaging 3.6 yards per carry, with a longest run of seven yards, and scored a one-yard touchdown following a 28-yard scramble by quarterback Drew Lock. Tracy also caught two passes for 33 yards, bringing his total to 65 yards from scrimmage. His 13.5 fantasy points were solid, though his nine touches marked his lowest involvement since Week 5, as Devin Singletary saw increased action with seven carries. Tracy's reduced workload may be a trend to monitor for fantasy managers moving forward.

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New York Giants running back Devin Singletary had a quiet outing in Thursday's 27-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, offering limited fantasy production. He logged seven carries for 23 yards, averaging 3.3 yards per attempt, with a longest run of 7 yards. While Singletary failed to make an impact in the passing game and did not score, his seven carries were notable as they nearly matched team leader Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s nine carries. Despite the increased workload, his 2.3 fantasy points left much to be desired for managers. Singletary's usage remains something to monitor.

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New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock made his first start of the season in Thursday's 27-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, completing 21 of 32 passes for 178 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. Lock's lone interception was a costly pick-six, tipping the momentum in Dallas's favor. Despite a modest 5.6 yards per attempt, he showcased mobility with 57 rushing yards, including a pivotal 28-yard scramble that set up a one-yard touchdown run by RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. Lock added a rushing touchdown of his own in the fourth quarter, contributing to his 15.82 fantasy points. However, enduring six sacks and managing just 55 passing yards by halftime highlight the challenges he and the Giants face offensively.

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New York Giants defensive end Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck) left Thursday's game with a stinger, according to Dan Salomone of the Giants.com. Before the injury, Nunez-Roches tallied four total tackles, including one solo. With Dexter Lawrence (elbow) and D.J. Davidson (shoulder) also ruled out, the Giants will rely on Elijah Chatman and Armon Watts to see the remaining snaps.

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New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (elbow) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game, according to Dan Salomone of Giants.com. Before the injury, Lawrence tallied three tackles, including two solo tackles. Fantasy managers should expect Rakeem Nunez-Roches and Elijah Chatman to see most snaps for the remainder of the game.

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Dallas Cowboys defensive back Josh Butler (undisclosed) left Thursday's game early, according to Jane Slater. Butler attempted to deflect a pass but grabbed his knee before hitting the turf. Butler eventually came off the field with help from the training staff. While he remains sidelined, Jordan Lewis and DaRon Bland will see the majority of snaps.

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Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (hamstring/neck) remained sidelined during Thursday's practice. Van Noy could be in danger of missing his first game of the season if he is unable to return to practice in some capacity on Friday. Fantasy managers in IDP formats should continue to pay close attention to Friday's injury report. Van Noy has typically operated as a starter throughout the entire season and has averaged 2.2 tackles per game. He has also tallied an impressive eight sacks through 12 games with two pass deflections. If Van Noy cannot suit up against the Philadelphia Eagles, Tavius Robinson would likely see an increase in snaps.

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New York Giants defensive tackle D.J. Davidson (shoulder) left Thursday's game early with a shoulder injury and is questionable to return. The 27-year-old defensive tackle sustained this injury in the second quarter. While he remains out, fantasy managers should expect Dexter Lawrence and Rakeem Nunez-Roches to operate as the primary starters on the New York defensive line.

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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (hip/oblique) did not participate in practice for the second straight day, according to Matt Barrows of the Athletic. Fantasy managers in IDP formats should continue monitoring his status on Friday as it will likely clarify his status heading into the weekend. Bosa could not suit up last weekend and now could be in danger of missing his second-straight contest. The edge rusher has tallied 36 tackles (24 solo) and seven sacks through ten games. If Bosa cannot play, fantasy managers should expect Leonard Floyd, Yetur Gross-Matos, and Sam Okuayinonu to see the majority of the snaps on Sunday evening against the Buffalo Bills.

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According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (shoulder) remained a limited participant during Thursday's practice. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Friday's injury report as it will likely clarify his availability heading into Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Purdy could not suit up last weekend and ceded starting duties to Brandon Allen. Purdy has enjoyed another excellent fantasy season as he has averaged a solid 23.4 PPR points per game. If Purdy can suit up, he should be considered a solid QB1 in all formats. If not, Allen is best to fade and should only be deployed in deep Superflex formats facing a tough Buffalo defense.

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