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NFL roundup: Cowboys survive wild 4th quarter vs. Commanders

Mon Nov 25 1:44am ET
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Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush passed for two touchdowns while watching his team return two kicks for additional scores and Dallas held off the Washington Commanders in a wild fourth quarter for a 34-26 win on Sunday afternoon in Landover, Md.

With his team trailing 27-20, Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels hit Terry McLaurin for an 86-yard touchdown with 21 seconds left in the fourth quarter, but Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game to prevent the Commanders from drawing even.

Juanyeh Thomas of the Cowboys then returned an onside kick 43 yards for a touchdown to complete the scoring.

Rush completed 24 of 32 passes for 247 yards for Dallas (4-7), which snapped a five-game losing streak. Rico Dowdle ran 19 times for 86 yards, and CeeDee Lamb had 10 catches for 67 yards.

Daniels was 25-of-38 passing for 275 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for reeling Washington (7-5), which has lost three straight games. Daniels ran for 74 yards and one score. McLaurin had five catches for 102 yards.

Vikings 30, Bears 27 (OT)

John Parker Romo made a 29-yard field goal to lift Minnesota to an overtime win against host Chicago.

Romo buried the game-winning kick in his third career game for Minnesota (9-2), which won its fourth game in a row. Sam Darnold completed 22 of 34 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Vikings. Wideout Jordan Addison finished with eight catches for a career-high 162 yards and a touchdown.

The overtime defeat spoiled an impressive performance from rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who completed 32 of 47 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns for Chicago (4-7).

Eagles 37, Rams 20

Saquon Barkley ran for 255 yards, including touchdown runs of 70 and 72 yards, as Philadelphia increased its NFC East lead by defeating Los Angeles in Inglewood, Calif.

Barkley added four receptions for 47 yards to finish with 302 yards from scrimmage. Quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 15 of 22 passes for 179 yards and a score as the Eagles improved to 9-2 to pull further away from the second-place Commanders in the division.

Matthew Stafford hit on 24 of 36 throws for 243 yards and two touchdowns for Los Angeles (5-6), which dropped a game behind NFC West co-leaders Seattle (6-5) and Arizona (6-5). Stafford operated under constant pressure and was sacked five times.

Chiefs 30, Panthers 27

Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes and Spencer Shrader kicked a 31-yard field goal on the game's final play as Kansas City topped Carolina in Charlotte.

It was a bounce-back effort for the Chiefs (10-1), who lost for the first time this season a week earlier against the Buffalo Bills. Kansas City never trailed and had to use a 57-yard drive to move into scoring position to close the game.

Bryce Young threw for 263 yards and a touchdown for the Panthers (3-8), who had a two-game winning streak snapped. Eddy Pineiro kicked field goals from 30, 32, 29 and 33 yards out.

Titans 32, Texans 27

Will Levis threw a go-ahead 70-yard touchdown pass to Chig Okonkwo in the fourth quarter to help Tennessee record a stunning victory over host Houston.

Tony Pollard rushed for 119 yards and one touchdown and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine caught a scoring pass as the Titans (3-8) won for just the second time in their past seven games. Levis was 18-of-24 passing for 278 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.

Houston (7-5) had a chance to force overtime, but Ka'imi Fairbairn missed a chip-shot 28-yard field-goal attempt with 1:53 remaining. The Texans got the ball back, but Harold Landry sacked C.J. Stroud in the end zone. Stroud completed 20 of 33 passes for 247 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for Houston, which lost for the fourth time in the past six games.

Lions 24, Colts 6

Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 90 yards and scored two touchdowns as visiting Detroit extended its winning streak to nine games by defeating Indianapolis.

Jared Goff passed for 269 yards for the Lions (10-1), completing 26 of 36 passes. The Lions' winning streak is their longest since their first season in Detroit in 1934, when they won 10 straight games.

Anthony Richardson passed for 172 yards and rushed for 61 more for the Colts (5-7). Michael Pittman Jr. caught six passes for 96 yards, but Jonathan Taylor was held to 35 rushing yards.

Dolphins 34, Patriots 15

Tua Tagovailoa threw for 317 yards and four touchdowns to lead Miami to an easy victory over New England in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Jaylen Waddle hauled in eight receptions for 144 yards and a touchdown and former Patriot Jonnu Smith had nine catches for 87 yards and a TD for the Dolphins (5-6), who have won three straight games. Running back De'Von Achane was on the receiving end of a pair of scores.

Drake Maye finished with 222 yards, one TD and one interception on 22-of-37 passing for the Patriots (3-9), who have now dropped 10 of their past 12 games at Hard Rock Stadium.

Buccaneers 30, Giants 7

Baker Mayfield threw for 294 yards on 24-for-30 passing as Tampa Bay ended a four-game losing streak with a rout of New York in East Rutherford, N.J.

Star wide receiver Mike Evans returned after missing three games with a hamstring injury to lead the Buccaneers (5-6) with five receptions for 68 yards on six targets. Bucky Irving rushed 12 times for 87 yards and a score and caught six passes for 64 yards. Tampa Bay led 23-0 at halftime and outgained New York 290-45 in the first half.

Second-year pro and local boy Tommy DeVito was ineffective in his seventh career start and first of the season after the Giants (2-9) benched and then released veteran quarterback Daniel Jones. Pressured mercilessly -- and sacked four times -- DeVito finished 21-for-31 passing for 189 yards.

Broncos 29, Raiders 19

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix completed 25 of 42 passes for 273 yards and two touchdowns as Denver beat host Las Vegas.

The Raiders (2-9) have now lost seven games in a row, last winning on Sept. 29 against the Cleveland Browns. The Broncos (7-5) completed a season-series sweep of the Raiders with the win.

After the game, NFL Network and The Athletic reported that Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew suffered a broken collarbone in the fourth quarter and is done for the season. The injury reportedly occurred when Minshew was sacked by two Broncos defenders and landed on his left shoulder. He left the game and was replaced by Desmond Ridder.

Packers 38, 49ers 10

Josh Jacobs rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns and the Green Bay defense forced three turnovers to lift the host Packers to a rout of slumping San Francisco.

Green Bay (8-3) avenged last season's playoff defeat to the reigning NFC champion 49ers, who lost their second game in a row to fall to 5-6. Jordan Love passed for 163 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Packers to a season high in points.

Brandon Allen started at quarterback for San Francisco in place of Brock Purdy, who was out with a sore right (throwing) shoulder, while left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) also missed the game. Allen was 17-for-29 passing for 199 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Seahawks 16, Cardinals 6

Coby Bryant returned an interception 69 yards for a touchdown midway through the third quarter as Seattle defeated visiting Arizona to move into a tie for first place in the NFC West.

Geno Smith completed 22 of 31 passes for 254 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Seahawks (6-5), who won their second consecutive divisional game. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had six catches for 77 yards, including a 46-yard gain on a screen pass that set up his own 3-yard touchdown.

Kyler Murray was 24-of-37 passing for 285 yards with one interception for the Cardinals (6-5). Tight end Trey McBride established career highs of 12 catches and 133 yards.

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Player Notes
Tyler Boyd Nov 25 9:00am CT
Tyler Boyd

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyler Boyd enjoyed his best game as a Titan in the 32-27 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. The former Cincinnati Bengal finished the game with six receptions for 55 yards on six targets and even had a pass attempt but couldn't complete it. Tennessee's passing game, led by Will Levis and Mason Rudolph has been inconsistent, to say the least. Even though DeAndre Hopkins left, Boyd hasn't seen much of an uptick in production just yet. He'll try to find the end zone for the first time against the Washington Commanders in Week 13.

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Jaylen Wright Nov 25 8:50am CT
Jaylen Wright

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright saw a bit more work during the team's 34-15 win over the New England Patriots. The rookie back received seven carries and turned them into 28 yards. He also had one target but wasn't able to haul it in. One silver lining is that Wright finished ahead of Raheem Mostert in terms of touches, but his upside is still very limited when all three backs are healthy. He'll look to find some more success in a short week as they play the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving.

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Jake Elliott Nov 25 8:40am CT
Jake Elliott

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott hit three field goals from 21, 26, and 31 yards away and converted all four extra point attempts during the team's 37-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams. After his worst performance of the season in Week 11, the veteran kicker was perfect in LA Sunday night and had a solid fantasy performance. Predicting Elliott's big games has been tough this season, but the Eagles offense has been more conservative as of late and has decided to take points when they can rather than go for it on fourth down. Elliott remains boom-or-bust but will be a streamer in any game the Eagles play poor defenses.

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Mike Edwards Nov 25 8:30am CT
Mike Edwards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan White (pectoral) may have suffered a torn pec according to Ian Rapoport. The seventh-year defensive back will undergo an MRI to confirm if it is torn, and his season will be over if that is the case. He's started in all 11 games this season and racked up 76 total tackles (47 solo), two tackles for loss, one QB hit, and three passes defended. The Bucs signed Mike Edwards last week, so he'll likely move into the starting spot.

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A.J. Brown Nov 25 8:30am CT
A.J. Brown

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown caught six of seven targets for 109 yards and a touchdown during the team's 37-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams. The 27-year-old hit paydirt for the first time since Week 7 and snapped his fantasy cold streak of four weeks with a great performance in a game where the Eagles dominated. Saquon Barkley was the top headline maker in this game, but Brown deserves a ton of credit for how his presence is enough to throw off a defense and make stopping both him and Barkley near impossible. DeVonta Smith (hamstring) did miss this game and may miss next week as well, leaving Brown with a juicy matchup against the Ravens.

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Jonathon Brooks Nov 25 8:30am CT
Jonathon Brooks

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks debuted in his first game but wasn't very involved in the 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The rookie saw eight percent of the offensive snaps and registered two carries for seven yards with no work in the passing game. Due to a big first-half deficit, the Panthers were forced to abandon the run and the backfield as a whole only produced 85 total yards. Brooks will likely see some added snaps moving forward, but fantasy managers will want to be cautious with the split between him and Chuba Hubbard.

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Dallas Goedert Nov 25 8:30am CT
Dallas Goedert

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert caught four of five targets for 19 yards during the team's 37-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. Many were hopeful that the 29-year-old would do more with DeVonta Smith (hamstring) ruled out, but this game was dominated by Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, and no one else. The target share was good enough to keep firing him up in good matchups, but because of the star power Philadelphia has, Goedert will remain boom-or-bust heading into Week 13's showdown with the Baltimore Ravens.

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Saquon Barkley Nov 25 8:20am CT
Saquon Barkley

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley took 26 carries for 255 yards and two touchdowns, adding four receptions on as many targets for 47 yards during the team's 37-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams. This was the most rushing yards in a single game in Eagles history and the ninth-most all-time in the NFL. The 27-year-old ripped off multiple 70-plus yard touchdowns and tallied more yards on his own than the entirety of the Rams offense on Sunday night. Over the past two weeks, Barkley has 401 rushing yards and four touchdowns. The MVP award needs to be in the conversation when talking about the veteran back, and he will face off against the league's other top-tier running back next week when the Eagles travel to Baltimore to take on Derrick Henry and the Ravens.

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Kyler Murray Nov 25 8:20am CT
Kyler Murray

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray failed to find the end zone through the air or on the ground in a 16-6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The Cardinals' offense lacked consistency all day and couldn't convert enough third downs to score any touchdowns. Although the offense moved the ball more effectively in the second half, Murray ended up with 285 yards passing, but a backbreaking interception returned for a touchdown limited the Cardinals' chances of taking the lead. The Cardinals will travel to Minnesota next week to face the stout Vikings defense, which could lower expectations for Murray, though he should still be started in most league formats.

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Trey McBride Nov 25 8:20am CT
Trey McBride

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride had a monster day in the 16-6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. McBride caught 12 passes for 133 yards and was perhaps the Cardinals' only bright spot on offense. He received a team-leading 15 targets, and the team's point of emphasis was to get him the ball as all other aspects of the game fell apart. McBride has been one of the most consistent performers in fantasy football this season, and with that target share, he will likely continue to put up huge numbers. McBride will remain in starting lineups heading into the Cardinals' Week 13 road matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Kenneth Gainwell Nov 25 8:20am CT
Kenneth Gainwell

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell took five carries for 22 yards and a score in the team's 30-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams In Week 12. While starter Saquon Barkley had a historic night, the 25-year-old backup found success when spelling the superstar back and capped off his night with a 13-yard run to the end zone. Barkley was the first to run out and celebrate with him. Gainwell has no real weekly value at the moment, but it is evident that he is the clear-cut backup to Barkley and should be considered the handcuff in all fantasy formats.

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Jalen Hurts Nov 25 8:10am CT
Jalen Hurts

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 15 of 22 passes for 179 yards and a score, adding 12 carries for 39 yards during the team's 37-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. The 26-year-old played a solid game, making a few great throws to wide receiver A.J. Brown, but finished with just one touchdown for the second week in a row. Saquon Barkley has a lot to do with that, as he carried this offense tallying 302 total yards and two touchdowns. The touchdowns will come for Hurts, and with his low turnover rate since the team's Week 5 bye, the veteran quarterback has a relatively safe fantasy floor in any matchup with one of the highest ceilings of any at the position. Continue to fire him up confidently as he heads to Baltimore to take on the Ravens next week.

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Brandon Graham Nov 25 8:10am CT
Brandon Graham

Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Brandon Graham (tricep) delivered a heartfelt post-game speech during the media scrum in the locker room, revealing that his season is over. The veteran rusher said he suffered a tricep injury which will keep him out, but he's still undecided if this will be his last season. Graham has been with the Eagles since 2010 when they drafted him as the 13th overall pick. This year, he's registered 3.5 sacks, 15 solo tackles, six tackles for loss, and seven QB hits. With Bryce Huff (wrist) on IR, Jalyx Hunt is next on the thin depth chart.

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Adam Thielen Nov 25 5:00am CT
Adam Thielen

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) returned to action in Week 12 to face the mighty Kansas City Chiefs after he had missed seven consecutive games. Thielen's return was as impactful as one could hope, hauling in three receptions for 57 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs. One of such receptions was a 36-yarder on third-and-short, and another was a 13-yard grab that would set up the game-tying touchdown. Thielen has earned a reputation as a "security blanket" receiver throughout his career, and Sunday was a prime example of that reliability. Heading forward, he could offer great value as a flex option in the Week 13 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Xavier Legette Nov 25 5:00am CT
Xavier Legette

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette recorded four receptions for 56 yards in the team's 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was the second-most yards in a game for Legette this year, who has had some bumps adjusting to the NFL. He was in position to set his career high but dropped a beautiful deep ball from Bryce Young that would have been a 33-yard reception. Still, the rook made some nice plays, including a 34-yard catch-and-run in the first quarter. He remains a low-end streaming option moving forward and is on the flex radar in deep leagues against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13.

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Chuba Hubbard Nov 25 4:50am CT
Chuba Hubbard

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard rushed for 58 yards on 16 attempts and a touchdown while catching one of five targets for two yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. With under two minutes to go in the fourth quarter, Hubbard punched in a one-yard touchdown and a subsequent two-point rush to tie the game at 27 against the NFL-best Kansas City Chiefs. While Kansas City was the eventual victor, Hubbard carrying the team's weight on his back in the game's biggest moment is a testament to his season. Following Sunday's slate, he is fifth in the NFL in rushing yards. Fantasy-wise, the late touchdown was crucial to a solid performance, as Hubbard's 58 rushing yards was his lowest since Week 8. Carolina will take on Tampa Bay next week in a divisional matchup.

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David Moore Nov 25 4:50am CT
David Moore

Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Moore caught six of 10 targets for 81 yards and a touchdown in Carolina's narrow 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. One of those six catches was an impressive one-yard touchdown grab with a defender draped on him. This breakout performance had been building for Moore, who had played over 80% of Carolina's offensive snaps in the prior three games. With rookie wideout Jalen Coker (quadricep) out for Sunday's matchup, Moore's opportunity grew even more significant. Looking forward to Week 13 and beyond, this performance puts Moore's name in the hat as a potential flex option. Still, many fantasy managers may want another week of consistency before adding or picking him for the Week 13 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Patrick Mahomes Nov 25 3:10am CT
Patrick Mahomes

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 27 of 37 pass attempts (73%) for 269 yards and three touchdowns in the 30-27 win over the Carolina Panthers. The 29-year-old also rushed five times for 60 yards in this game. Mahomes had by far his best game of the season in this week's contest despite being heavy favorites going into the matchup. The Panthers offense kept pace with the Kansas City offense until the end of the game. The Chiefs eventually won the game on a last-second field goal, but the Panthers tied the game with under two minutes in the fourth quarter. The Chiefs quarterback will look to keep this momentum rolling into their Black Friday matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13. The Raiders rank 25th in fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks this season, meaning Mahomes will have a favorable matchup next Friday. Fantasy managers should be encouraged by this performance and feel more confident about starting him.

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Travis Kelce Nov 25 3:10am CT
Travis Kelce

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce caught six passes for 62 yards in the 30-27 win over the Carolina Panthers. Kelce paced the team in targets and catches in this close victory but took a backseat to the team's other tight end. Noah Gray finished the game with two touchdowns and the most receiving yards on the team. Despite not scoring in this contest, Kelce should still be viewed as a top-tier tight end option heading into the team's Black Friday matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders rank 32nd in fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends this season, meaning Kelce will have the most favorable matchup for tight ends next week. Fantasy managers should be content with this performance and expect a more dominant game next week.

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Kareem Hunt Nov 25 3:10am CT
Kareem Hunt

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt had 16 carries for 68 yards in the team's 30-27 win over the Carolina Panthers. Despite facing one of the easiest matchups for running backs, Hunt managed under 70 rushing yards and zero touchdowns in this contest. This game may have been Hunt's last with zero competition out of the backfield since Isiah Pacheco will likely return in Week 13. Nevertheless, the Chiefs play on Black Friday against the Las Vegas Raiders, who rank 26th in fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs this season. Hunt could still be involved out of the backfield if the Chiefs decide to lighten Pacheco's workload in his first game back from a broken leg. Fantasy managers should still find a way to get Hunt into their lineups but temper expectations with Pacheco returning.

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