Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) remained a limited participant in the team's second practice of the week on Thursday. The Chargers said earlier this week that McConkey's status could be up in the air for the Week 14 Sunday night showdown against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs after he was injured late in the Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. However, the fact that the 23-year-old second-rounder has practiced two days in a row this week is encouraging, although he could still draw a questionable tag by Friday. If McConkey is on the right side of questionable, fantasy managers should probably stick with him in fantasy lineups, as he's been a must-start wideout in his first NFL season. McConkey is coming off his second 100-yard game this year and is the Chargers' clear WR1.

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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle, personal) both remained out of practice for the second straight day this week. Bosa is on his way to missing a third straight game if he can't get cleared to play by Sunday against the visiting Chicago Bears since injuring his oblique in Week 11 against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks. Williams, who is dealing with a heavy heart in addition to his ankle injury after losing his son recently, is also on track to being inactive this weekend for the third straight game. The 49ers defense/special teams unit has less upside without their star pass-rusher active, but the Niners are worth streaming this Sunday against rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and an inconsistent Bears offense. In addition to being down to third-string rookie RB Isaac Guerendo on offense, it looks like San Fran's offense will be without their All-Pro left tackle again.

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New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said on Wednesday that wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) is scheduled to meet with a specialist next week. Rizzi also said Olave is in "great spirits" and that he's been present for practice in recent weeks as he recovers from his second concussion of 2024. The Saints placed the former first-rounder on Injured Reserve after he suffered his second concussion against the division-rival Carolina Panthers in Week 9. He has one more week before he's eligible to return from IR for Week 15 against the Washington Commanders, but it remains unclear if the Saints will activate him by then, and it will likely depend on what specialists say next week. Whether Olave returns at all this year could depend on whether the Saints are alive in the postseason race when Olave is ready to return. New Orleans is currently 4-8 but only two games back in their division.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (hip) was added to the team's Week 14 injury report after putting in a limited practice on Thursday. Palmer's new hip injury could keep him out for Sunday's game against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders, but his practice status on Friday will give us a better indication of his availability this weekend. The 23-year-old has filled a depth role in Tampa's receiving corps all year and hasn't been on the fantasy radar. However, with veteran Mike Evans (calf, hamstring) tending to a pair of injuries and missing both practices so far this week, Tampa's receiving group could be a bit thin against the Raiders. If Evans and Palmer are limited or out, Sterling Shepard would serve as the Bucs' top wideout, while tight end Cade Otton would have high-end TE1 upside. Rookie Jalen McMillan would serve in the WR2 role.

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (shoulder) was added to the team's Week 14 injury report on Thursday after he took part in a limited session of preparation for the upcoming game on Sunday versus the division-rival Tennessee Titans. It's unclear yet how serious of a shoulder injury Washington is dealing with and if it will affect his availability for the Week 14 contest. Mid-week injuries are usually never a good sign, but the 22-year-old's practice status on Friday will tell us more. He was heavily involved in last week's loss to the division-rival Houston Texans, catching six of his 12 targets for 103 yards and a touchdown. Washington will certainly benefit from more volume in the final five games of the season with Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis done for the year, but how much will the Jags' offense suffer with quarterback Trevor Lawrence (concussion, shoulder) done for the year?

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore (shoulder) upgraded to a full practice participant on Thursday and is well on his way to being active this weekend for a Week 14 divisional clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Moore was limited in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Additionally for the Browns, second-year wideout Cedric Tillman (concussion) still isn't practicing and looks likely to miss a second straight game. With Tillman out in Monday night's loss to the Denver Broncos, the 24-year-old Moore had season-highs in catches (eight), receiving yards (114) and targets (14). While it will be tough to come close to replicating those numbers in a divisional game against one of the best defenses in the league, Moore will once again hold more WR4/flex upside in fantasy if Tillman misses another contest. Moore's fantasy stock has gone up with quarterback Jameis Winston under center.

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) was listed as limited for the second consecutive day in practice on Thursday. Meanwhile, fellow RB Zamir White (quadriceps) missed practice again and looks likely to miss his third straight game. Ameer Abdullah, who has been the Raiders' lead back the last two games with both Mattison and White unavailable, was added to the Week 14 injury report with a foot injury but practiced in full. It's looking like Mattison has a decent shot at returning against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday, while White is facing an uphill battle. The 26-year-old Mattison took over lead-back duties from the struggling White earlier this season, but even if Mattison returns this weekend, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him share more work with both Abdullah and rookie Sincere McCormick, who has averaged almost six yards per carry the last two weeks.

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (quadriceps) missed yet another practice on Thursday. White has missed the team's last two games and appears to be well on his way to missing a third straight this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unless he's able to get back on the practice field on Friday. It's been a very disappointing season for the 25-year-old, who opened the year with a shot at lead-back duties after Josh Jacobs left in free agency in the offseason. White squandered his opportunity and let Alexander Mattison jump him on the depth chart early in the year. He's averaging a measly 2.8 yards per carry on 65 rushing attempts for the season in eight games (five starts), and he hasn't seen double-digit carries since Sept. 29. Even if White miraculously returns for the Week 14 contest against the Bucs this weekend, he should remain on the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues.

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (illness) was under the weather with an illness and did not practice on Thursday. O'Connell's status is worth watching, but he still has several days to recover and should be fine to suit up for Week 14 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If the 26-year-old is still under the weather come Sunday, Desmond Ridder would make his first start of the year with Gardner Minshew II (collarbone) out for the season. Fantasy managers will want to check back on O'Connell's status on Friday, but as long as he's back on the field, he'll be tracking toward being active this weekend. The bigger concern for O'Connell if he plays might be the health of top wideout Jakobi Meyers (ankle), who was added to the injury report and missed practice Thursday. In his third start of the year, O'Connell threw for over 300 yards and two TDs against the Chiefs last week, but he'll remain more of a low-end QB2 in fantasy if he's active against the Bucs this Sunday.

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Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) was listed as a full participant in the team's first official practice of the week on Thursday. Ferguson suffered a concussion in the Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans and has missed the last two games as a result. However, a full practice on Thursday means that the 25-year-old appears to be well on his way to clearing the NFL's concussion protocol in order to play on Monday Night Football in Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals and their atrocious defense. Thursday was Ferguson's first official practice since suffering his concussion. If Ferguson is officially cleared from the concussion protocol later this week, he'll return to the TE1 radar in fantasy against a Cincy defense that has allowed the second-most PPR points to TEs per game in 2024. Ferguson has 43 receptions for 369 yards in nine games this year and is still looking for his first touchdown.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant due to rest purposes in the first practice of the week on Thursday. Cooks made his return to the field in the Thanksgiving Day win over the division-rival New York Giants last Thursday for the first time since Week 4 due to a knee infection that required surgery. It was a successful return, as the 31-year-old veteran found the end zone, albeit on three catches for only 16 yards. Dallas is likely just resting Cooks after his first game back last week, meaning he should be active this Sunday to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. The matchup against Cincy is an excellent one, although Cooks will remain a low-upside, touchdown-dependent WR5/flex for fantasy managers, especially with it looking like tight end Jake Ferguson will return from a two-game absence due to a concussion.

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Six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick interviewed for the head-coaching vacancy at the University of North Carolina this week and is among a group of candidates that the Tar Heels have interviewed since they fired Mack Brown on Nov. 26. In addition to Belichick, North Carolina is interested in Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall and Georgia defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann, among others. Belichick has not coached in the NFL in 2024 but reportedly is eyeing a return to coaching next year, with ESPN's Adam Schefter saying he's "expected to be choosy if and when he returns to the sideline." The future Hall of Fame head coach reportedly turned down defensive coordinator roles with the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in the offseason. Before that Belichick interviewed for the Atlanta Falcons' head-coaching position, which eventually went to Raheem Morris.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) did not practice on Thursday, according to Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com. Lamb aggravated his previous shoulder injury during their Thanksgiving victory over the New York Giants. However, according to a previous report, Lamb is still expected to suit up on Monday evening. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status over the weekend in case the star wideout faces a setback. Lamb has seen his production drop without QB Dak Prescott (hamstring), as he has averaged just 12.4 PPR points over the previous four contests. However, Lamb has a great matchup on Monday to get back on track, facing the Cincinnati Bengals, who have allowed the 10th-most PPR points to opposing WRs this season.

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New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) logged another full practice on Friday, according to John Hendrix. This is a great sign, as the sophomore running back has been on the injured reserve with a hamstring injury since Week 9. Miller has battled the injury bug all season and has appeared in just two games all season. During this small stint, the TCU product tallied just nine carries but averaged an impressive 5.8 yards per carry. This is a nice increase compared to the 3.8 yards per carry he averaged during his rookie campaign. If Miller can return to action this weekend, fantasy managers should view him as a potential stash candidate, as Alvin Kamara should continue to see the bulk of opportunities in the New Orleans backfield.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (ankle) opened the week as a limited participant during Thursday's practice. Fantasy managers should not be overly concerned with the superstar's status but should continue to monitor his status ahead of Monday's tilt against the Dallas Cowboys. Last weekend, Chase continued his stellar campaign by bringing in six of his nine targets for 86 yards and a score during their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Overall, the LSU product has averaged a stellar 95.2 yards per game with 13 TDs across 12 games. Fantasy managers should continue to view Chase as a high-end WR1 in all matchups and a top option in DFS. On Monday, he has a great matchup against the Cowboys, who have allowed the 12th-most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) was added to the injury report after sitting out on Thursday with an ankle injury. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status during Friday's practice as it will likely clarify his availability heading into the weekend. However, seeing him downgrade to a non-participant is not a promising sign. Since Davante Adams left for New York, Meyers has operated as the clear No.1 wide receiver in this passing attack. Since Week 8, Meyers has averaged an impressive 16.5 PPR points per game with 80.6 yards and 6.8 receptions per game. If Meyers were to sit out on Sunday, tight end Brock Bowers would be viewed as the clear top pass catcher, with Tre Tucker operating as the top wideout.

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New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (foot) remained a limited participant during Thursday's practice. Johnson sustained this foot injury during last week's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status on Friday as he may carry an injury designation into the weekend if he cannot upgrade to full participation. With Taysom Hill (knee) out for the season, fantasy managers should expect Johnson and Foster Moreau to see the majority of snaps during the final weeks of the season. Last weekend, Johnson brought in five of his seven targets for 36 yards. Both Johnson and Moreau will likely split opportunities down the stretch, which makes both of them risky options in deeper formats.

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Correcting a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving (hip, back) remained sidelined during Thursday's practice. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Friday's injury report as the rookie may be in danger of missing Sunday's tilt. Irving left last weekend's game with these injuries but was able to return to the field eventually. In this game, Irving posted a season-high 152 yards with a touchdown. However, seeing him remain sidelined during the first two practices of the week is not a positive sign of his availability this weekend. Over the past two weeks, the Oregon product has established itself as the lead option in the Tampa Bay running back room. If Irving were to sit out on Sunday, Rachaad White would likely be the top option, with Sean Tucker as the No.2 facing the Las Vegas Raiders.

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bub Means (ankle) was downgraded to a non-participant during Thursday's practice, according to John Hendrix of Saints News Network. Means was placed on the injured reserve during the first week of November due to a high-ankle sprain. The 23-year-old returned to practice on Wednesdays as a limited participant. However, seeing his status already downgraded is not a positive sign regarding his availability for this weekend. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should continue to monitor his status on Friday, as he may be in danger of missing his fifth-straight contest. Before the injury, Means emerged as a starter in the passing attack, with both Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee) on the IR. During Weeks 6 through 8, Means brought in an average of 3.0 receptions per game. If Means cannot play on Sunday, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Kevin Austin will likely sit at the top of the depth chart.

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (concussion) logged a full practice on Thursday afternoon. This is a great sign for the 25-year-old as he was a limited participant on Wednesday. However, fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress on Friday as he will need to pass the league's concussion protocol before returning to action. The sophomore wideout sustained this concussion during their victory over the Cincinnati Bengals last weekend. Austin found the back of the end zone for the second straight contest in this game. Over his previous five games, Austin has averaged 36.0 yards per game with 9.4 PPR points per game. If he can suit up to face the Cleveland Browns this weekend, he should be viewed as a risky flex option in deeper 14+ team formats.

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