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Randy Moss reveals he underwent surgery to remove bile duct cancer

Fri Dec 13 7:27pm ET
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Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss said Friday that he is recovering from a cancer surgery and will undergo radiation and chemotherapy.

Moss revealed the health crisis during an Instagram Live appearance. He said a cancerous mass was found in his bile duct between the pancreas and liver.

Moss said he was hospitalized for six days before being released on Friday.

"I didn't think I would ever be in a position like this, as healthy as I thought I was," Moss said.

Moss, 47, said he had a procedure to install a stent into his liver on Thanksgiving in an unrelated matter when doctors discovered the cancer cells.

He then underwent a six-hour surgery last week in Charlotte, N.C. to remove the cancer.

"I am a cancer survivor," Moss said. "Some trying times, but we made it through."

Next are the trials and tribulations that come with making sure the cancer doesn't return.

"Yes, it's going to be a tough road with some chemo and radiation, but like I said, man, I'm good," Moss said.

Moss took a leave of absence from his gig as an NFL analyst for ESPN on Dec. 6. Five days earlier, he said on Instagram that he "has been battling something internal" and requested prayers from his fans.

Moss played for five NFL teams but is most associated with the Minnesota Vikings, where he played the first seven of his 14 seasons and later briefly played for the team late in his career.

"I just want to, on behalf of the whole Minnesota Vikings organization, just send him our well wishes and support," Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said. "We love Randy and know our fan base feels the same way."

Moss earned five of his six Pro Bowl nods with Minnesota (1998-2004, 2010) and recorded six of his 10 1,000-yard seasons with the team. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018.

Moss caught 982 passes for 15,292 yards and 156 touchdowns in 218 career games. He also played for the then-Oakland Raiders (2005-06), New England Patriots (2007-10), Tennessee Titans (2010) and San Francisco 49ers (2012).

Moss ranks second in career touchdowns catches behind Jerry Rice (197), fourth in career receiving yardage and 16th in career receptions. His 23 receiving touchdowns in 2007 for the Patriots are an NFL record.

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Brian Thomas Jr. Dec 14 1:10am CT
Brian Thomas Jr.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. will look to match his Week 14 performance in Week 15 against the New York Jets. The rookie receiver finished with eight catches and 86 yards, most of which came in the fourth quarter. Given the Jaguars offense moved the ball much better when BTJ got more involved (all 10 points came in the fourth quarter) expect him to be heavily involved once more against the Jets. However, with Mac Jones still under center and struggling (zero touchdowns in three starts) and the Jets defense laser-focused on him (Evan Engram, Gabe Davis, Christian Kirk all out for the season), his upside is somewhat limited. Even with everything stacked against him though, BTJ has proven he has the talent to still produce. Fantasy managers should tentatively start BTJ as a WR2 in Week 15 against the Jets.

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Chris Boswell Dec 14 1:00am CT
Chris Boswell

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell has had a remarkable season and will look to keep rolling against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Philadelphia surrenders the third-fewest fantasy points to kickers and holds opposing offenses to the fewest total yards in the NFL. However, Boswell has proven time and time again that he can overcome difficult matchups. If Pittsburgh's offense stalls out in the red zone as it has at times this year, Boswell will be tasked with keeping the Steelers in the contest. Fantasy managers should have the utmost confidence starting Boswell in all redraft formats in Week 15.

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Brenton Strange Dec 14 1:00am CT
Brenton Strange

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange can be a decent option in Week 15 against the New York Jets for fantasy managers dealing with tight end injuries. Starting tight end Evan Engram is out for the season, meaning Strange has a chance to step up. Given Engram only put up four catches for 33 yards last week against the Tennessee Titans with Mac Jones under center, it is hard to imagine Strange having a big game. However, with multiple injuries to starting tight ends, such as Engram, David Njoku, Dallas Goedert, and Will Dissly, fantasy managers can do much worse than Strange. The Jets are good against tight ends, so it would be rash to start Strange over a more established option, but at the very least, Strange is worth picking up as a backup in Week 15.

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Marvin Harrison Jr. Dec 14 12:50am CT
Marvin Harrison Jr.

Marvin Harrison Jr. is a low-end WR2 in Week 15 when the Cardinals host the New England Patriots. It has been a frustrating season for Harrison Jr.'s fantasy owners, as the consistency has just not been there for the Cardinals' top target. Harrison Jr. has been receiving a lot of targets, but he and quarterback Kyler Murray can't seem to get on the same page. The receivers have been limited in racking up yards with the lack of downfield shots in the Cardinals' offense. Although, Harrison Jr. has been productive in getting into the end zone, as he's tied for 6th in the NFL with Seven touchdowns this season. He remains a low-end WR2 or mid-tier flex play for fantasy football in Week 15.

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Xavier Legette Dec 14 12:40am CT
Xavier Legette

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette has shown signs of promise in his first year in the National Football League. Unfortunately for the rookie, he's had a tough time getting anything going of late. In his last three games, he's been targeted 22 times. Yet, Legette has only 10 receptions to show for it. While the consistent attention from Bryce Young is a good sign, his presence in any fantasy lineup for the Week 15 matchup against Dallas won't be without risk. Still, Legette does have four touchdowns during the 2024-25 campaign, so he has limited flex value for those participating in 12-team fantasy leagues and up.

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Jaylen Warren Dec 14 12:30am CT
Jaylen Warren

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has gained at least 60 total yards in five straight contests and should continue to serve as a complement to Najee Harris against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Warren's utilization has been somewhat inconsistent as of late but he has been effective when given opportunities. Although the Eagles are stingy against the run, Philadelphia gives up plenty of receptions to opposing backs. With George Pickens (hamstring) inactive in Week 14, Warren led all Steelers with five targets. Pickens has already been ruled out this week, once again opening the door for Warren to contribute through the air. He is not a recommended starting option in standard redraft formats but Warren can be deployed as an RB3 with flex appeal in PPR leagues.

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David Moore Dec 14 12:30am CT
David Moore

Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Moore had his first touchdown of the season in the Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The 29-year-old caught five of his nine targets for 40 yards the following week against his former team, the Bucs. Unfortunately, he was held to only two grabs in the Week 14 meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles. With that in mind, there's a realistic chance Moore will find the end zone again before the end of the regular season. But since he's not a consistent fantasy option by any means, he shouldn't have a place in any fantasy lineup, even with a promising matchup versus an unreliable Cowboys defense on tap for Week 15.

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Pat Freiermuth Dec 14 12:30am CT
Pat Freiermuth

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth has shown signs of life for fantasy purposes recently and will hope to continue trending positively in a Week 15 road meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles. Freiermuth scored and led the Steelers with 48 receiving yards last week as the team adjusted without George Pickens (hamstring). With Pickens sidelined again this week, Freiermuth should operate as a go-to guy for quarterback Russell Wilson. It is important to note that Philadelphia has surrendered the sixth-fewest fantasy points to tight ends, making it difficult to trust Freiermuth as a starting option. He is best viewed as a high-end TE2 on Sunday and can be deployed by fantasy teams without a more reliable player at the position.

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Travis Etienne Dec 14 12:20am CT
Travis Etienne

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. was heavily involved in the passing game in Week 14, and that likely won't change in Week 15 against the New York Jets. With Mac Jones under center and multiple passing options out with injuries, Etienne Jr. emerged as a top target, putting up 50 yards on four catches and four targets. Now that Evan Engram is also out for the season, Etienne Jr. could be even more involved in the passing game this week due to the lack of healthy receiving options. The 25-year-old back also got four carries for 20 yards, making him more efficient than teammate Tank Bigsby. If Etienne Jr. can receive even more carries and remain heavily involved in the passing game, he will serve as a decent flex in Week 15 against the Jets.

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Chuba Hubbard Dec 14 12:10am CT
Chuba Hubbard

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has had a quality 2024-25 campaign. He most recently ran for 92 yards and a touchdown in the Week 14 loss to Philadelphia. The 25-year-old also caught four passes. But there is reason to believe he will be even more productive in Sunday's clash with Dallas, considering the Cowboys defense has been a mess all year. Miles Sanders (ankle) and Jonathon Brooks (knee) won't play, and with Raheem Blackshear (chest) questionable, Hubbard is in line for plenty of work in Week 15. Truth be told, he'll still get plenty of touches even if Blackshear is cleared to suit up.

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Adam Thielen Dec 14 12:10am CT
Adam Thielen

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen missed time this season because of a hamstring injury. However, since returning in late November, the veteran wideout has been productive, most recently catching nine of his 11 targets for 102 yards in the loss to the Eagles. With 17 receptions in the last two weeks, Thielen has an excellent chance to keep it going for fantasy managers against an unreliable Cowboys defense, making him a must-start in any format.

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Najee Harris Dec 14 12:10am CT
Najee Harris

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has had to overcome a few difficult matchups this season and will once again have his work cut out for him in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles limit opposing offenses to the eighth-fewest rushing yards and hold running backs to the fourth-fewest fantasy points. That said, Philadelphia has allowed a running back to score on the ground in three of its last four contests. Harris is averaging over 20 touches per game and should be a focal point of Pittsburgh's offensive attack on Sunday, especially with George Pickens (hamstring) out of the lineup. Fantasy managers should not expect a massive performance from Harris but can still count on him as a volume-based low-end RB2 this week.

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Russell Wilson Dec 14 12:00am CT
Russell Wilson

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson will be looking to notch his seventh win as a starter this season in a Week 15 showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 11-2 Eagles have been stout defensively, surrendering the second-fewest passing yards and the fifth-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. To make matters worse, Wilson will be without wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) for a second straight contest. Although Wilson threw two touchdowns in last week's win over the Cleveland Browns, he finished with just 158 passing yards and failed to complete a pass over 30 yards for the first time in 2024. While the 36-year-old can be started in a pinch as a low-end QB2 in superflex formats, he is best kept out of lineups in single-quarterback leagues this week.

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Tank Bigsby Dec 14 12:00am CT
Tank Bigsby

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby should get a good dose of carries in Week 15 against the New York Jets. Bigsby received 18 carries compared to fellow back Travis Etienne Jr.'s four carries in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans. Given Bigsby dominated the rushing volume while Etienne Jr. got more work in the passing game, it's easy to believe Week 15 will be more of the same. Bigsby also mustered a rushing touchdown, the only touchdown of the game for the Jaguars, so if he can be more efficient than his 3.1 yards per carry, he could be in for another solid fantasy day. Bigsby should have good enough volume out of the backfield to be considered a solid flex option in Week 15 against the Jets.

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Mac Jones Dec 13 11:50pm CT
Mac Jones

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones will likely match his Week 14 performance in Week 15 against the New York Jets. The Jets are similar to the Titans in that they haven't been good this year record-wise but have been good against the pass. Jones finished with 220 yards and zero passing touchdowns against the Titans, leading the Jaguars to just 10 points, all of which came in the fourth quarter. After an improved performance in Week 13 against the Houston Texans in the second half after Trevor Lawrence left with a concussion, Jones returned to his form from Weeks 10 and 11 in Week 14. Given Jones hasn't thrown a passing touchdown in his three starts, it's hard to imagine things will change against the Jets in Week 15.

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Bryce Young Dec 13 11:50pm CT
Bryce Young

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young didn't throw his first touchdown of the 2024-25 campaign until the Week 8 loss to the Denver Broncos. Yet, he's tossed at least one touchdown in every game since then. Granted, there is still room for improvement. But there have been signs of life from Young, with the signal-caller falling just two yards shy of his first 300-yard passing performance of the year. With Carolina sitting on only three wins, the team's playoff hopes faded away weeks ago. Still, Young will likely try to prove his worth for the remainder of the season, giving him some upside for Sunday's meeting against a shaky Cowboys defense. Does the favorable matchup make the 23-year-old a viable fantasy option? Not necessarily. However, he does deserve some recognition for those participating in deep two-QB setups. He'll also see some attention from DFS managers in Week 15.

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Graham Gano Dec 13 11:40pm CT
Graham Gano

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano has struggled with consistency this season, making just six of eight field goal attempts (75%) across six games, including a long of 50 yards. In Week 14 against the Saints, Gano converted a 43-yard field goal in the first half but had a critical 35-yard attempt blocked, costing the Giants a chance to force overtime. In Week 15, Gano faces a Ravens team allowing 24.5 points per game (24th in the league), which could present scoring opportunities if the Giants' offense can move the ball. However, with limited volume, Gano is a risky fantasy play and best left on the bench unless you're in dire need of a kicker.

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Daniel Bellinger Dec 13 11:30pm CT
Daniel Bellinger

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger had a decent outing in Week 14, catching 5 of 7 targets for 45 yards in his first game as the team's primary tight end following Theo Johnson's injury. Despite the increased involvement, Bellinger only scored seven fantasy points against the Saints and has yet to score a touchdown this season, capping his fantasy value. In Week 15, he faces a Ravens defense that ranks 6th against tight ends over the last four weeks but is last in the league against the pass, allowing 264.9 yards per game and 23 touchdowns. While the matchup offers some volume potential, Bellinger's lack of explosive plays and situation as a backup TE (now thrust into the starting role) makes him a risky fantasy option this season.

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James Conner Dec 13 11:20pm CT
James Conner

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner should continue to receive a heavy workload, making him a low-end RB1 when the Cardinals host the New England Patriots in Week 15. Conner has received 20 or more touches in his last two contests, and there's no reason that trend shouldn't continue in this matchup. The Patriots rank 16th in fantasy points allowed to running backs this season. They also rank 14th in total rushing yards allowed. The Cardinals should have success rushing the ball in this matchup, but even if they don't, they have found ways to keep Conner involved through the air, giving him at least four targets in each of his last four games. Conner remains a running back fantasy managers can trust as we head into the fantasy playoffs.

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Tyrone Tracy Jr. Dec 13 11:00pm CT
Tyrone Tracy Jr.

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. has been a steady fantasy contributor since taking over as the starter in Week 5, averaging 13.72 fantasy points per game (16th among RBs in that span). In Week 14 against the Saints, Tracy Jr. logged 45 rushing yards, a touchdown, and 38 receiving yards on five catches, demonstrating his dual-threat ability. However, Week 15 presents a tough challenge against the Ravens, who boast the league's top-ranked rushing defense, allowing just 82.7 yards per game and only 11 rushing touchdowns this season. While Baltimore's defense ranks 9th in limiting fantasy points to RBs, Tracy's receiving skills could provide some upside against a unit that is vulnerable to allowing passing yards due to teams playing catch-up against their potent offense.

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