Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson nailed two extra points and a field goal of 27 yards, but missed on tries of 55, 56, and 58 yards in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Black Friday. The normally sure-footed kicker stumbled on what turned out to be three separate occasions to add to what would have been an eventual lead, as the Raiders lost 17-19. Ultimately, he didn't have a chance at redemption, as Las Vegas turned the ball over to the Chiefs on a bizarre early snap that turned into a fumble that Kansas City recovered. Still, Carlson will remain the starter, and if he can get back on track, his outlook against a weak Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense could be better in Week 14. The Raiders offense looks much better with O'Connell leading the show, and that could lead to more consistent field goal opportunities for the veteran placekicker.

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker caught just one pass in his team's Week 13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but he made the most of it. On his big play, he streaked across the middle of the field before turning vertical and sped up the sideline, tracking down a moon ball from quarterback Aidan O'Connell and outracing the defender before being tackled and getting the ball into the end zone. He also had one rush for 11 yards. It's not encouraging to see Tucker only targeted one time, though. For fantasy purposes, it would be better to see him more involved, but he's usually the third and sometimes just the fourth option in the passing game. It seems like WR Jakobi Meyers and tight end Brock Bowers are the only two reliable pass-catchers on this team. Tucker will face a porous Tampa Bay Buccaneers secondary in Week 14, though. That could afford him more opportunities for big plays, but it's still too risky to start him in all but the deepest of fantasy football leagues.

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah rushed 10 times for 39 yards and caught two passes for 14 yards in his team's Week 13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. However, it was in the return game that his presence was most felt, as he logged punt returns of 12 and 18 yards and returned a kickoff 68 yards, leading to a drive that started on the Chiefs 26-yard line. That resulted in a touchdown. Despite the loss, Abdullah impressed as a returner, and may have earned a larger role in that area moving forward. At 31 years old, he still has some juice. Fantasy-wise, though, he didn't have a huge day, and RB Alexander Mattison (ankle), the starter, could return in Week 14, making Abdullah's value extremely questionable as anything more than a handcuff.

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers again had a big day for fantasy managers in Week 13. He caught six of his 11 targets for 97 yards, scoring 15.7 PPR fantasy points. He continues to beat coverages handily with his crisp route running and excellent separation ability. While he wasn't able to haul in nearly half of his targets, he showed chemistry with quarterback Aidan O'Connell, who appears to be a clear upgrade over QB Gardner Minshew II (collarbone). Moving forward, Meyers cannot be benched in PPR fantasy leagues. He's one of the most underrated players at his position in the league, and with tight end Brock Bowers playing at such a high level, defenses are struggling with coverage assignments. Meyers is an easy WR1/WR2 with plenty of upside heading into a Week 14 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They could have a bottom-5 pass defense after dealing with injuries in the secondary.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars present a great slump-busting chance for Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, who is a fringe QB1 candidate in the Week 13 matchup. Last year's Offensive Rookie of the Year has been a fantasy disappointment relative to where he was drafted, throwing just 14 touchdowns and ranking behind the likes of Sam Darnold and Bo Nix. To the credit of the second-year quarterback, a poor pass-protecting offensive line that has allowed more yardage lost to sacks than anyone in the NFL certainly has been a major factor. The Jags, however, rank 32nd against fantasy quarterbacks, allow the fourth-most air yards, second-most yards after catch, and have the second-worst pressure percentage in the league. This week is a prime candidate for Stroud to turn things around.

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Barring anything highly unexpected, Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers cemented himself as the single-best player at his position in the league with a monster performance, catching 10 of his 14 targets for 140 yards and a touchdown in Week 13 in a loss to the Chiefs on Black Friday. Like many other defenses, the Kansas City Chiefs had no answer for his ridiculous skillset. He can run routes like a wide receiver, can shake defenders out of their shoes, has excellent hands and football IQ, and is a matchup nightmare one-on-one with any defender in the league. He's an elite fantasy TE1 and will probably finish as this year's TE1 while putting up WR1 numbers. At this rate, he could be a first-round pick in next year's fantasy drafts. He'll face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14. Expect more dominance from the Raiders' brightest star.

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The Las Vegas Raiders defense/special teams scored six fantasy points largely by sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes five times in a 19-17 loss on Friday. Pass-rush specialists Maxx Crosby and K'Lavon Chaisson were able to exploit mismatches with the Chiefs' struggling exterior offensive linemen. However, this doesn't move the needle much for the unit for the rest of 2024 in fantasy football. They still struggle to stop opposing offenses from scoring. The heavily ball-control focused Chiefs offense scored 19 points, which isn't a ton, but LV wasn't able to force a single turnover, making it difficult for them to rack up points on fantasy scoreboards. They'll face an elite Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense in Week 14 and shouldn't be started in fantasy leagues.

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Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell will take on one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL when Houston travels to Jacksonville in Week 13, but he remains an unpredictable WR3/Flex option in an up-and-down offense. He is averaging more than 10 yards per target in the two games since fellow receiver Nico Collins returned, but hauled in seven catches total across both contests, signaling he is likely to be a boom-or-bust option. Jacksonville ranks 29th in air yards allowed and 31st in yards after the catch, so there certainly is home-run potential for someone in the Texans' offense, but Dell's lack of volume comes with some risk.

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Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker is once again an excellent fantasy option in Week 13 lineups when the Chargers face the Atlanta Falcons. Dicker has been consistent with nice upside all season, scoring nine or more fantasy points in six of the past seven games. Kicker is always fantasy's most unpredictable position, but Dicker has been as close to a K1 lock as can be, and should be right back in that ranking this week.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen could get a second consecutive start filling in for starter Brock Purdy (shoulder) when the 49ers play at the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Friday that he expects Purdy to play, but "lots of things could happen between now and then." In last week's 38-10 loss to the Packers in Green Bay, Allen completed 17-of-29 attempts for 199 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. In 10 career starts, Allen has only provided two fantasy-useful performances: A two-touchdown, 193-yard, zero-interception performance in his first career start with Denver back in 2019 and a two-touchdown, 371-yard, zero-interception game with the Bengals in 2021. A large snowstorm is predicted on Sunday in Western New York, and although most of the snow is supposed to fall before kickoff, it could still be windy. Even in perfect weather, the career-backup Allen would not be a recommended fantasy starter against a good Buffalo passing defense.

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell was surprisingly great in his team's unfortunate 17-19 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite not being able to win, this was a statement game for the second-year pro. He connected on 23 of his 35 throws for an impressive 340 yards and two touchdowns. He connected with sensational tight end Brock Bowers for an impressive 33-yard touchdown that saw him step up in the pocket and float the pass beautifully past two defenders for the score. He also hit WR Tre Tucker with an impressive moon ball that went for another score. Unfortunately, center Jackson Powers-Johnson snapped the ball early with 11 seconds left in the game, and the Chiefs recovered, leading to a Las Vegas loss. But AOC cemented himself as the clear starter and showed impressive poise. He could be in for another big day against a weak Tampa Bay Buccaneers secondary in Week 14.

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Fantasy managers rostering Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins are dreaming of big-time points against a bad Jacksonville Jaguars defense in Week 13. The star receiver has a ready-made matchup against a defense that has allowed the second-most yards after the catch, fourth-most total yards, and third-most points against fantasy receivers. Houston has had pass protection issues, but Collins is still averaging 89 yards on nearly eight targets, and there's no reason to think Houston wants him to see less of the ball against one of the NFL's worst defenses. He should be a lineup lock this week.

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Coming off a season-worst 22 rushing yards last week, Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon has an excellent chance for a get-right game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13. The Jags rank 31st against fantasy running backs and have allowed more yards after the catch than everyone except New Orleans, giving a highly involved running back a great opportunity to rack up points. The former Cincinnati Bengal has been consistently productive in his first season in Houston, piling up six top-10 finishes among running backs in just nine games. Any fantasy manager rostering Mixon should have him glued into their Week 13 lineup.

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Kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn of the Houston Texans enters Week 13 against Jacksonville coming off one of the worst missed field goals of the year, an uncharacteristically pulled chip shot that would have tied the game in an eventual 32-27 defeat to Tennessee. The UCLA product is now 82% on field goal attempts this year, which is 21st among kickers but his volume still makes him the overall No. 1 fantasy kicker and a clear starter again. Nobody has attempted more field goals or made more from beyond 50-plus yards than Fairbairn, and the Jags have allowed more fantasy points to kickers than anyone. Contending fantasy managers still should keep an eye on waiver wire kickers, especially with Houston on a bye in Week 14.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer played his biggest role in a Week 12 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and will try to maintain that role in Week 13 when the Bolts face the Atlanta Falcons. In Week 12, Palmer set season highs in snap percentage (83%) and targets (eight). He was only able to turn that into three catches for 38 yards, but the higher usage was certainly encouraging. In Week 13, he will face a Falcons defense that has struggled against opposing wide receivers. With starting running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) out for the game, the Chargers may rely more on the passing game, giving Palmer a similar workload as last week. He has a low floor, but a moderately decent ceiling compared to others ranked in the WR4/5 neighborhood.

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At this stage of the season, fantasy managers rostering Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz in a one-tight end format would be hard-pressed to trust him, even in a great matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Houston still clearly values the veteran tight end, who is playing 80% of its snaps, but his decline in receiving production has made him a depreciating fantasy asset. In PPR formats, the former Dallas Cowboy has zero top-10 finishes among tight ends, and now rookie tight end Cade Stover has begun steadily earning more receiving work as well. The Jags rank 27th against fantasy tight ends and 31st for yards after the catch allowed, but managers should view Schultz as a touchdown-dependent TE2.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell will not be a recommended fantasy option when his team lines up against the New Orleans Saints. The 25-year-old is in store for a favorable matchup against a soft Saints defense. Still, he can't be relied upon in fantasy due to his lack of involvement in LA's offense. Since Week 8 -- when both teammates Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua returned to action -- Atwell has averaged a paltry 1.4 receptions and 18.2 yards on 2.2 targets per game. Even in an outstanding spot against a vulnerable defense, the Miami native can't be relied upon for fantasy purposes. He's RotoBaller's PPR WR89 in Week 13's rankings.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston had a horrendous game in Week 12, returning to the cinder block hands issues that plagued him his rookie season. He should still be involved in a Week 13 game against the Atlanta Falcons and may have a chance to redeem himself for the atrocious performance. Johnston does well against two-high secondaries, which the Falcons employ. Against outside receivers like Johnston, they have allowed the second-most yards per game and fantasy points since Week 7. There's a low floor but a rather high ceiling for "QJ" in this game, evening him out somewhere in the WR3/4 range for the week.

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will line up for an excellent matchup on the road this weekend against the New Orleans Saints. The Georgia product has had the Rams' offense humming in recent weeks, tossing for 1,408 yards and a 12:3 TD:INT ratio over his last five appearances. That output (281.6 yards, 2.4 TDs per game) over an entire season would put him on pace for 4,787 yards and 40 passing touchdowns. Stafford will get another exploitable test this Sunday in a Saints defense, letting up the third-most passing yards per game in the NFL (256.6) through 12 weeks. New Orleans has given up just ten scores through the air, but allowing 6.8 yards per attempt puts them at the fourth-highest mark in the league. The 36-year-old is RotoBaller's QB16 for this week's slate of action.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin has been one of the more consistent kicking options this season. Last week, McLaughlin knocked down his only field goal attempt and made three-of-four extra point kicks in the win over the New York Giants. The Bucs offense has been finding the end zone so frequently that McLaughlin hasn't needed to kick many field goals lately. In fact, McLaughlin has only five field goal attempts over his last four games. The Bucs offense should continue rolling against the Carolina Panthers in Week 13. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect a huge game from McLaughlin, but he should be able to produce enough value worth streaming him this weekend.

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