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Browns coach: RB Nick Chubb breaks foot vs. Chiefs

Sun Dec 15 5:54pm ET
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Cleveland running back Nick Chubb broke his foot during the host Browns' 21-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said.

Chubb was injured during the third quarter and did not return to the game. He finished with nine carries for 41 yards and one fumble, and no receptions on one target.

A four-time Pro Bowl honoree, Chubb got a late start this season after sustaining multiple torn ligaments and undergoing two surgeries on his left knee following a season-ending injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 18, 2023.

Chubb, who turns 29 on Dec. 27, has started all eight games he has played this season and has 102 carries for 332 yards and three touchdowns, and five receptions for 31 yards and one score.

"I have a first-row seat to what he's been able to do," Stefanski said after Sunday's game. "I can't tell you how much I respect him as a person, what he means to this football team. So really, really disappointed about this injury. Does not change the fact that he continues to inspire this football team with how he approaches every single day. I know this is just another obstacle that he will overcome."

Cleveland selected Chubb in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Georgia. He has 6,843 yards and 51 TDs on the ground, and 1,042 receiving yards and five TDs in 85 regular-season games (78 starts).

He was selected for the Pro Bowl for four consecutive seasons from 2019-22, topping 1,000 rushing yards in each campaign.

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Bucky Irving Dec 15 7:40pm CT
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving was up in the air to play against the Chargers in Week 15 due to back and hip injuries, but he ultimately suited up on Sunday. The rookie back didn't show any signs of being injured, as he rushed for 117 yards on 15 attempts in the win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Irving continues to split up the workload with Rachaad White in the backfield. Both players saw 15 carries on Sunday, but Irving looked much better on the ground, just like he has all year. It wasn't a great fantasy day for Irving, though, as he wasn't able to find the end zone this weekend. However, fantasy managers who stuck with him still got pretty decent results on a 117-yard day. Irving should remain on the RB2 radar for next week's matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.

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Jahmyr Gibbs Dec 15 7:40pm CT
Jahmyr Gibbs

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushed eight times for 31 yards and a touchdown and caught five passes for 83 yards and a receiving touchdown in the team's Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Gibbs and the Lions struggled to run the ball most of the game and threw the ball often in comeback mode. Gibbs did manage to score the team's only rushing touchdown and ended up being the third-leading receiver in the game for Detroit. The versatility of the running back was on display in this game as his heavy pass-game involvement led to a productive fantasy output. Gibbs is one of the top fantasy running backs in the NFL and will continue that trend for the rest of this season.

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Jared Goff Dec 15 7:30pm CT
Jared Goff

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff turned in his best fantasy performance of the season in the team's 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Goff lit up the Bills for 494 passing yards and five passing touchdowns in what turned out to be the highest-scoring NFL game of this season. The Lions' signal caller threw early and often as he completed 38-of-59 passing attempts in the game. Goff spread the ball around to five different players who caught touchdowns including offensive lineman Dan Skipper. With the Lions trailing much of the game, Goff was in catch-up mode and his stats benefitted big time.

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Baker Mayfield Dec 15 7:30pm CT
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield came ready to play during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Mayfield completed 22-of-27 passing attempts for 288 yards for four touchdowns and one interception in the blowout victory. Mayfield started to lose some steam coming out of the bye week, but has been a strong fantasy contributor in each of the last two games. Fantasy managers who continued to ride with Mayfield received a big payoff for what was likely a playoff game. Mayfield will get another plus-matchup next week against the Dallas Cowboys. After this performance, Mayfield needs to be locked in as a QB1 for Week 16.

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Amon-Ra St. Brown Dec 15 7:30pm CT
Amon-Ra St. Brown

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught a 66-yard touchdown pass as part of a very productive statistical game in Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills. St. Brown hauled in 14 passes for 193 receiving yards and a score on 18 targets. His 14 catches were a season-high and his 18 targets tied for his season lead. The talented wide receiver took advantage of his many looks and his long catch and run for a TD in what turned out to be a huge performance during the fantasy playoffs. It was the first game with a touchdown for St. Brown in his last four outings as he bounced back in a big way for fantasy managers.

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Jaylen Waddle Dec 15 7:20pm CT
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (knee) had zero receptions on two targets before exiting the game with a knee injury in the 20-12 Week 15 loss to the Houston Texans. The injury came when a defender landed on the back of his leg, causing him to land awkwardly and limp immediately after. It's disappointing for fantasy managers, especially considering how suspect the Texans defense has been at stopping wide receivers in 2024. It will be worth monitoring his status for Week 16 leading up to their matchup next Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Jonnu Smith Dec 15 6:40pm CT
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Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith caught nine of 11 targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in the 20-12 Week 15 loss to the Houston Texans. The touchdown came from seven yards out on a beautiful throw from Tua Tagovailoa in the back of the endzone. Smith continues to be one of the most reliable tight ends in 2024, with his fifth game in a row with 13+ PPR fantasy points. This also marks the fourth time in the last five games that he has scored a touchdown. He now ranks as the TE4 overall and is a premier option for the fantasy football playoffs. Week 16 presents a matchup against a now-healthy San Francisco 49ers defense.

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Baylon Spector Dec 15 6:40pm CT
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Bryce Young Dec 15 6:30pm CT
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw for 219 yards and one touchdown off 19-for-28 passing in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. He also had two picks and added 12 yards and a score off three touches. The signal-caller has played better of late compared to the start of the 2024-25 campaign. However, he seemingly took a small step backward in Week 15. But it appears Young will have an opportunity to turn it around, with head coach Dave Canales stating the 23-year-old would remain under center in Week 16 versus the Arizona Cardinals. With that in mind, that won't necessarily make him a trustworthy fantasy option.

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Alim McNeill Dec 15 6:20pm CT
Alim McNeill

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (knee) won't return to Sunday's game against the Bills. It hasn't been a good day for the Lions defense, with Carlton Davis III (jaw) and Khalil Dorsey (ankle) both also suffering game-ending injuries. There is long-term concern regarding McNeill's health, with the 24-year-old totaling 3.5 sacks entering Week 15. If he isn't available versus the Chicago Bears in Week 16, Levi Onwuzurike could see more work.

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Jason Sanders Dec 15 6:20pm CT
Jason Sanders

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders made 2-of-2 field goal attempts and missed his only extra point in the 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans. That's now 18 straight field goals made by the 29-year-old. His long came from 55 yards out to make it 3-3 early in the second quarter, and he is now 9-11 from 50+ on the season. Sanders looks like he did in his 2020 season, during which he had a career year. The only downside to his day was the missed extra point; he made two straight attempts he's missed. His next matchup will come at home against the San Francisco 49ers next Sunday.

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Justin Herbert Dec 15 6:10pm CT
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Los Angeles Chargers offensive guard Zion Johnson (ankle) is questionable to return on Sunday versus the Bucs. The 25-year-old sustained an ankle injury. However, with the game presumably out of reach, he likely won't be back for the remainder of Week 15. Unfortunately, Johnson won't have much time to get healthy, considering the Chargers will meet the Broncos on Thursday night. The team certainly needs him out there, especially with Justin Herbert taking a beating of late. But if he misses time, Jamaree Salyer is the only healthy guard on the roster behind Trey Pipkins III.

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Devon Achane Dec 15 6:10pm CT
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Tyreek Hill Dec 15 6:10pm CT
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Jaleel McLaughlin Dec 15 6:00pm CT
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Alec Pierce Dec 15 5:40pm CT
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Saquon Barkley Dec 15 5:30pm CT
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (undisclosed) returned to Sunday's intrastate battle with the Steelers. The back had 31 yards off seven carries. However, he exited the contest to be evaluated in the blue medical tent before remaining on the sidelines. Of course, fantasy managers were concerned. Fortunately, he's back in, although his health will be a major topic of discussion for the remainder of this contest and heading into the Week 16 matchup versus the Commanders.

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Carlton Davis Dec 15 5:20pm CT
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Detroit Lions cornerbacks Khalil Dorsey (ankle) and Carlton Davis III (jaw) won't return to Sunday's meeting with the Buffalo Bills. Davis left to receive a concussion evaluation along with his jaw injury. As a result, Dorsey entered the contest, although he didn't last long before taking a big hit. With the Lions down two players from the secondary, the team will need to get creative the rest of the way, considering the Detroit defense has had issues slowing down the Bills offense through the first half.

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Davante Adams Dec 15 5:00pm CT
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New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams caught nine of his 12 targets for 198 yards and two touchdowns during their victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. His 198 yards set a new season-high. This was also his second-straight contest, totaling over 100 receiving yards, and his third-straight game saw at least double-digit targets. Adams' first score of the afternoon came on a one-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers in the second quarter. Then, in the third, Adam broke free on a 71-yard TD reception. While it took Adams some time to adjust to the New York playbook, the veteran wideout is getting on track at the right time. Fantasy managers should feel confident viewing the 31-year-old as a high-end WR2 heading into Week 16, facing the Los Angeles Rams, who have allowed the 13th-most PPR points to opposing wideouts.

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Saquon Barkley Dec 15 5:00pm CT
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (undisclosed) was examined in the blue medical tent during Sunday's meeting with the Steelers. While the team hasn't released an official injury designation, he hasn't returned to the game. Without question, fantasy managers are concerned, especially since he's been a top fantasy producer throughout the 2024-25 campaign. If Barkley doesn't return, he'll finish with 31 yards off seven carries, with Kenneth Gainwell in line for more opportunities out of the backfield.

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