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Steelers star LB T.J. Watt (ankle) hurt vs. Eagles

Sun Dec 15 9:04pm ET
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Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt injured his left ankle in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and didn't return.

Watt told reporters after the game that he rolled the ankle. Watt said he underwent X-rays and the results were negative.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said that Watt will be evaluated throughout the week. Pittsburgh visits the Baltimore Ravens in an AFC North showdown on Saturday.

Watt said he was unsure if he would be able to play against Baltimore.

Watt was injured while rushing around the edge in an effort to reach Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. He began to limp during the play and then fell to the ground with 4:46 left in the contest and reached for the ankle.

The 30-year-old Watt had two sacks and a forced fumble to go with seven tackles on Sunday. He has 11 1/2 sacks this season to reach double digits for the sixth time in his eight-year career.

Watt, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, has 108 career sacks in 118 games with Pittsburgh. He was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2021 when he had a career-high 22.5 sacks to match the official league record (since 1982).

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Antonio Gibson Dec 15 8:50pm CT
Antonio Gibson

New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson rushed for 33 yards on seven carries during Sunday's Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He also caught both of his targets for a total of 31 yards through the air. The 26-year-old continues to operate as the No. 2 option behind Rhamondre Stevenson, but his increased role out of the backfield cannot be ignored. Gibson has 126 scrimmage yards over his last two games, and he's averaging 6.8 yards per carry during that span. He remains worthy of RB3/FLEX consideration in leagues with at least 14 teams ahead of next week's game against the vulnerable Buffalo Bills.

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Ladd McConkey Dec 15 8:50pm CT
Ladd McConkey

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) returned after missing one game and had a solid performance in a Week 15 loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. McConkey was targeted seven times and made five catches for 58 yards and a touchdown. The rookie receiver had a big first half before the Chargers offense just fell apart completely after half time. Most importantly, McConkey seemed to make it through the game without making his injuries any worse. The Bolts have a quick turnaround as they'll take on the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football in just a few days.

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Anders Carlson Dec 15 8:50pm CT
Anders Carlson

New York Jets kicker Anders Carlson made one of his two field goals and added three extra points in a 32-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. Carlson hit a 43-yard field goal and missed on a 48-yard try in the high-scoring win. The veteran kicker has now 12 of his 13 field goals this season. He will take on the Los Angeles Rams at home in Week 16.

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Cooper Rush Dec 15 8:50pm CT
Cooper Rush

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush had a solid showing in the 30-14 win over the Carolina Panthers. Rush only turned the ball over once on a lost fumble and tossed three touchdowns. He completed 18-of-29 passes for 214 yards, helping the Cowboys notch their sixth win of the season. Rush will be back in action in another solid matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night for Week 16, likely landing in QB2 range again.

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Mac Jones Dec 15 8:50pm CT
Mac Jones

The New York Jets defense struggled in a 32-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. New York failed to capitalize on a plus matchup against a Mac Jones-led offense as they coughed up 421 yards of total offense, with Brian Thomas Jr. leading the way with 105 yards and two touchdowns. The Jets did notch two sacks and force two turnovers in the close win. They will look to bounce back at home against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16.

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Austin Hooper Dec 15 8:50pm CT
Austin Hooper

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper caught all three of his targets for 38 yards during Sunday's Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The 30-year-old has emerged as a key contributor within the Patriots' offense, averaging 3.6 catches, 47.6 receiving yards, and 0.4 touchdowns per game over his last five contests. Even in his role as the No. 2 tight end behind Hunter Henry, Hooper has started to generate some fantasy buzz, ranking as a fringe top-24 option at the position heading into Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills.

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Stone Smartt Dec 15 8:50pm CT
Stone Smartt

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Stone Smartt made five catches in a Week 15 loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Smartt was targeted six times and his five catches were tied for the team lead. He ended up gaining 51 yards including a long play of 31. Smartt was a popular waiver wire addition this week after Bolts starter Will Dissly (shoulder) was confirmed out. With a quick turnaround ahead of Thursday Night Football coming up in Week 16, Smartt is expected to once again get the start at tight end and could have a similar game, putting him on the TE1/2 border.

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Alvin Kamara Dec 15 8:40pm CT
Alvin Kamara

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (groin) handled five carries for 12 yards and reeled in 4-of-5 targets for another 58 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Washington Commanders. The veteran RB couldn't get anything going on the ground this afternoon but salvaged his day with a sweet one-handed 21-yard TD snag. Kamara has now put up mediocre rushing lines in back-to-back games, but the more significant issue here is his groin injury. The 29-year-old is considered day-to-day after his post-game MRI and is undoubtedly a candidate to be monitored over the coming few days. Fortunately, New Orleans will get an extra day of rest this week, which bodes well for the Tennessee product, as they have a matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football in Week 16. With the team's first practice of the week scheduled for Thursday, expect an update on him by then at the latest.

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Braelon Allen Dec 15 8:40pm CT
Braelon Allen

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen carried the ball twice for five yards in a 32-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15 but he ultimately left early with a back injury in the contest. Allen was expected to operate as Breece Hall's main backup but his injury knocked him out of the game, leaving the backup role for Isaiah Davis. Allen's status is now in question heading into a Week 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, making Davis worth a look as a waiver stash for this upcoming week.

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Kimani Vidal Dec 15 8:40pm CT
Kimani Vidal

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Kimani Vidal wasn't very involved in a Week 15 blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Vidal ran the ball three times for nine total yards and was targeted three times in the passing game, making two catches for 13 yards. The Chargers only recorded 11 rushing attempts in the whole game as offensive coordinator Greg Roman seemingly gave up on anything but quarterback Justin Herbert's arm. Vidal should have better games coming up as long as Gus Edwards keeps running like he's in quicksand and J.K. Dobbins (knee) remains on IR.

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Rhamondre Stevenson Dec 15 8:40pm CT
Rhamondre Stevenson

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 69 yards on 13 carries during Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He also converted his lone target into a 16-yard reception. The 26-year-old delivered modest production, and although he still led the backfield in touches, he did share a significant portion of opportunities with Antonio Gibson. Stevenson's pass-catching upside should keep him in the high-end RB3 range ahead of next week's matchup against a vulnerable Buffalo Bills defense.

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Isaiah Davis Dec 15 8:40pm CT
Isaiah Davis

New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis carried the ball five times for 24 yards and caught his lone target for a two-yard gain in a 32-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. Davis saw extra work in the contest after Braelon Allen left early with a back injury. The injury allowed Davis to finish just six yards behind starter Breece Hall in the high-scoring win. Depending on how Allen's back injury checks out in the coming days, Davis will be worth a claim on waivers this upcoming week with the Jets preparing to host the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16.

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Justin Herbert Dec 15 8:30pm CT
Justin Herbert

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert got off to a decent start in Week 15 but struggled throughout the second half in what ended up as a 40-17 loss. Herbert was clearly struggling with his ankle injury despite being removed from the official injury report. He was much less mobile in the pocket and did not record a single rushing attempt. In total, he attempted 33 passes, completing 21 of them for 195 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. The pick was only his second of the year, and could have been avoided if the intended target Quentin Johnston had actually tried to catch the football. Herbert took three sacks and will likely miss practice time this week in hopes of his ankle healing before a quick turnaround for a Thursday Night Football game against the division-rival Denver Broncos. Fantasy managers should definitely keep an eye on Chargers practice reports this week, as backup Taylor Heinicke took the last drive and would be next in line.

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Breece Hall Dec 15 8:30pm CT
Breece Hall

New York Jets running back Breece Hall carried the ball nine times for 30 yards and a touchdown while adding two receptions for 21 yards in a 32-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. Hall, who missed Week 14 with a knee issue, was surprisingly able to play after looking iffy earlier in the week. He found the end zone on a one-yard run in the fourth quarter to break a 25-25 tie and help propel the Jets to victory. He handled nine of 17 running-back handoffs in the contest and, more importantly, appeared to emerge from the game without any setbacks to his balky knee. Hall, who now has eight all-purpose touchdowns on the season, will be a solid fantasy option heading into Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Drake Maye Dec 15 8:30pm CT
Drake Maye

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed 19 of his 23 pass attempts for 202 yards, one touchdown, and one interception during Sunday's Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He also took two sacks and rushed for 14 yards and a touchdown. The rookie looked like he was headed for a clean, turnover-free showing before his pass was tipped by Kayshon Boutte and interception. On a more positive note, Maye's two touchdowns were both works of art. The first came on an ad-libbed play where he scrambled toward the goal line, and then as soon as the defender committed to him, Maye shoveled the ball to DeMario Douglas for the score. On his second touchdown, Maye scrambled outside the pocket and scampered into the end zone untouched. The No. 3 pick continues to show impressive accuracy, physicality, football IQ, and rushing upside. He's trending up and should be viewed as a high-end fantasy QB2 heading into Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills.

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Gus Edwards Dec 15 8:30pm CT
Gus Edwards

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards didn't do much in a Week 15 loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Edwards ran the ball eight times, gaining 23 yards with a long gain of just eight. He was not targeted in the passing game. The Chargers essentially gave up on running the ball in the second half, but Edwards wasn't finding much room anyway. He remains a thoroughly touchdown-dependent fantasy option with very little upside.

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Demario Douglas Dec 15 8:30pm CT
Demario Douglas

New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas caught each of his three targets for 11 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The 23-year-old was headed for a low-volume, low-yardage performance when Maye boosted his fantasy production by scrambling toward the goal line and shoveling the ball to Douglas for a three-yard touchdown. The Liberty product has struggled to command a significant target share over the last couple of weeks as Maye continues to spread the ball around to players like Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Kendrick Bourne, and Kayshon Boutte. As a result, Douglas will rank outside the top 36 fantasy receivers heading into Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills.

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Garrett Wilson Dec 15 8:30pm CT
Garrett Wilson

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson caught three of his six targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in a 32-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. Wilson finished second on the Jets in catches, targets, and receiving yards, although it was Davante Adams who dominated the passing attack with nine catches for 198 yards and two scores. His touchdown catch came on a 22-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers in the first quarter. Wilson has six touchdown receptions on the season as he will look to stay hot against the Los Angeles Rams at home in Week 16.

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Josh Allen Dec 15 8:20pm CT
Josh Allen

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (shoulder) completed 23-of-34 passes for 362 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's thrilling 48-42 win over the Detroit Lions. He added another two scores and 68 yards on 11 carries. Wow. The 28-year-old again put on a show, leading his team to a convincing victory on the road against one of the league's better defensive units. Per ESPN's Jeff Darlington, Allen had X-rays performed on him after the game due to concern over a "funky fall." However, they came back negative, and there's reportedly no reason for concern. The former first-round pick has been incredible over his last two contests, combining for 854 yards and ten total touchdowns. For reference -- the Denver Broncos racked up 193 yards as a team today in four quarters. Allen and the Bills get a meeting with the Patriots next Sunday in Week 16.

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Patrick Mahomes Dec 15 8:10pm CT
Patrick Mahomes

Per NFL reporter Albert Breer, the Kansas City Chiefs believe that quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) picked up a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's 21-7 win over the Cleveland Browns. The Texas Tech alum got awkwardly twisted up during the second half of the contest in what looked like it could have been an ugly injury. Fortunately, Mahomes was able to hobble off the field. X-rays were negative, which is good news for the 29-year-old. However, he'll undergo further testing on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. While no presence of a fracture is excellent, high-ankle sprains have been known to take a few weeks to heal and could potentially linger longer than that. Fantasy managers will want to keep tabs on the three-time Super Bowl champ as he'll be operating on back-to-back short weeks with a game on Saturday in Week 16 and Wednesday the following week. Quarterback Carson Wentz came into the game in relief of Mahomes on Sunday and figures to be his fill-in should he miss time.

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