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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr sustained a left hand injury and possible concussion in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 14-11 victory over the New York Giants.
The Saints feared Carr fractured the hand, per reports, and he was slated to undergo further testing. He reportedly had a cast on the hand when exiting the stadium.
Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi said Carr may have to enter the concussion protocol.
Carr was injured when he tried to leap for a first down late in the final quarter. He was near the sideline and went airborne, landing hard on the left hand with this face then slamming into the turf as he landed out of bounds with 3:59 left in the game.
Jake Haener finished up the game for the Saints.
Carr completed 20 of 31 passes for 219 yards, one touchdown and one interception for New Orleans.
Overall, Carr has passed for 2,145 yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He missed three games earlier this season due to an oblique injury.
Bender's Starts/Sits: Week 14
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. once again had fantasy managers shaking their heads during a 38-13 blowout of the Chicago Bears on Sunday in Santa Clara. While technically an improvement from last week, two catches on three targets for 22 yards and five carries for 13 yards rushing isn't what one expects when checking the box score after a 38-point offensive output. Sunday marked the fourth-consecutive performance for Samuel Sr. with under five half-PPR points. Chicago appeared to spend most of the game in zone coverage -- which was vanquished not by perennial zone-beater Samuel Sr., but by wideout Jauan Jennings and tight end George Kittle. Samuel Sr. will be hard to start in the fantasy playoffs when he gets his next chance in Week 15 on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara.
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Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo caught three of four targets for just eight receiving yards during Sunday's Week 14 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Okonkwo's three receptions totaled ten, four, and negative six yards. The 25-year-old is having his worst NFL season yet, catching just 30 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns while ranking outside the top 30 fantasy tight ends. The 25-year-old belongs on waivers in most fantasy leagues, including next week against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Dynasty | Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine had one catch for 19 yards in a loss to Jacksonville. Dynasty Analysis: In a game that featured two teams going nowhere this season, the Titans just couldn't generate much against the Jags defense. Westbrook-Ikhine had scored eight touchdowns over his last eight games, despite a minimal target share but finally saw the bottom fall out today. He'll be a touchdown dependent option moving forward, but today finally reinforced his very low floor.
Dynasty | Jags rookie Brian Thomas Jr had eight catches for 86 yards in a win against Tennessee. Dynasty Analysis: Even Mac Jones can't slow down BTJ, who has been one of the most consistent rookies all season, despite playing on a team that's struggled to say the least. With a 54/851/6 line already, Thomas looks like a lock to reach 1,000 yards his rookie season. He's one of the more valuable holds in terms of 2023 rookies in dynasty leagues at the moment.
Dynasty | Jets rookie Braelon Allen had 43 rushing yards, four catches and 38 receiving yards in a loss against the Dolphins. Dynasty Analysis: Allen had a golden opportunity to shine today, but ended up sharing carries with Isiah Davis, who had 40 yards and a touchdown of his own. After a hot start to the year, Allen's dynasty value is starting to slide as he's recently looked more like a capable backup than a player who could be a realistic starting option in the future.
Dynasty | Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 27-of-39 passes for 339 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in a loss against the Dolphins. Dynasty Analysis: There are some games this year where Rodgers has been clearly one of the major problems for the Jets, but today wasn't one of them. He routinely connected with both Davante Adams and Garrett Wilson all day. While his future is very much in flux, his chances of staying with the Jets beyond this season were likely increased today. Regardless, his dynasty value is sinking pretty fast this year and he remains more of a bye week or QB2 option.
Dynasty | Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill had ten catches for 114 yards and a touchdown in a win against Miami. Dynasty Analysis: It might be too little, too late for some dynasty managers, but today reminded us of just how dominant Hill can be on any given Sunday. Tua Tagovailoa seems to be rounding back into form and the Dolphins are still mathematically alive, so dynasty managers can count on a full workload at least in the near-term for Hill. His dynasty value has sunk a little this year, but that should stop after today.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London earned 10 looks in Week 14 but was able to haul in just five of those passes, tallying 70 yards receiving in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings. With Kirk Cousins going four weeks without a touchdown pass, so too has London. Still, it was the third time in the last four games that the 23-year-old totaled double-digit targets, and with the fifth-most targets in the NFL through 14 weeks, the former first-round draft pick has a reliable role in this offense with more productive days to come -- so long as Kirk Cousins is under center for the Falcons and not rookie Michael Penix Jr. It's a situation to monitor, but for now Cousins' job is safe according to head coach Raheem Morris, so London should again be a borderline WR1 in Week 15 against the Raiders.
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The Philadelphia Eagles' defense allowed 16 points, registered one sack, and forced one turnover during Sunday's Week 14 win over the Carolina Panthers. Zack Baun delivered the sack, as well as 11 tackles. Meanwhile, C.J. Gardner-Johnson intercepted Bryce Young and defended two of his passes. It was an underwhelming day for an Eagles defense that had previously ranked 10th in fantasy points tallied this season. While a performance like this is concerning, it could be more of a testament to the Panthers' up-and-coming offense and less of an indictment on the Eagles' defense. Philadelphia will be a fringe top-12 option heading into next week's battle with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott went 2-for-2 on extra points but missed his lone field-goal attempt during Sunday's Week 14 win over the Carolina Panthers. Elliott's miss came from 52 yards out, which means he still hasn't hit a kick from beyond 50 yards in 2024. All in all, he is 18-for-24 on field goals this year, which equates to a 75 percent success rate that would rank as the second-lowest mark of his career. Elliott checks in from outside the top 20 kickers in fantasy points and can be left on waivers in most leagues heading into Week 15 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray delivered an average fantasy performance in the Week 14 loss to the Seahawks. Murray's official stat line was 25 completions on 38 attempts for 259 yards, two passing touchdowns, and two interceptions, while also adding 16 rushing yards. Murray's interception struggles since the bye week continued in this game, as he threw interceptions on back-to-back passes in the first quarter, making it challenging for the Cardinals to stay competitive. Despite keeping the ball clean through the first 10 weeks of the season, Murray has thrown at least one interception in each of his last three games, more than doubling his season total. However, Murray was still able to bounce back from the two interceptions, and the Cardinals' offense looked better in the second half. It was just a little too late for the Cardinals in this matchup. The Cardinals will host the New England Patriots in a Week 15 game, giving Murray great bounce-back potential.
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Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner had an efficient performance in the Week 14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Conner's official stat line was 18 carries for 90 yards and four receptions for 32 yards and a touchdown. The Cardinals were able to create more rushing lanes compared to their first matchup against the Seahawks, although the rushing attack still wasn't at its best. Conner's activity in the passing game was evident once again as he caught all of his targets. Conner's heavy workload continued with yet another 20+ touch game. He should deliver another strong performance next week when the Cardinals host the New England Patriots in what should be a "get right" game for the Cardinals' offense.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Tre Benson did not contribute much in the Week 14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although it seemed like Benson was due for more involvement in the Cardinals' offense, that simply has not been the case. Benson totaled two carries for 15 yards and added one reception for 4 yards. Until Benson puts together multiple games of fantasy-relevant production, he remains a handcuff for James Conner.
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Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce caught five of his six targets for a team-high 45 yards in a 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14.
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Kansas City Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins caught four of his nine targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in a 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14.
Fantasy Spin: Hopkins has been up and down since joining the Chiefs, but he does have four touchdowns in sevne games and has been targeted nine times in back-to-back contests. Hopkins has potential as a flex option, especially in deeper formats.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson rushed 22 times for 92 yards and a score while adding two catches for nine yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings. The 22-year-old has gone over 100 total yards rushing and receiving in seven of the last eight games and nine of 13 overall. The rushing score was his ninth TD of the season, and although it was just the second time all season that the former first-round draft pick failed to log at least three receptions, he's caught at least two balls in every game, giving him a solid weekly floor in fantasy. The second-year pro continues to be a weekly RB1 regardless of matchup and that should be no different in Week 15 when the Falcons take on the Raiders.
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San Francisco 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk, WR Ricky Pearsall and TE Eric Saubert each had a single reception in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears. Juszczyk had a 3-yard catch, Saubert's grab was good for four yards and Pearsall had a 5-yard grab.
From TheHuddle
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle registered six receptions for 151 yards on six targets in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears.
Fantasy Spin: It was Kittle's second 100-yard game of the season. While he also has a season-high two-game span without a touchdown, he remains a top-tier TE1 in all fantasy leagues, if not the best at his position. The 49ers host the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 15.
From TheHuddle
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III earned the most targets of any Falcon pass catcher on Sunday with 11, converting a team-high eight of them and racking up 98 yards while adding one rush for three yards in a 42-21 loss to the Vikings. It continues an impressive stretch of productivity for the 28-year-old, now with at least four catches and six targets in three straight contests. Atlanta's kick returner lost a fumble that reduced his fantasy output slightly, but overall it was another example of the veteran cementing himself as the third option in Atlanta's passing attack. With 53 receptions, 574 receiving yards, and one TD on the season, McCloud III should have some appeal again as a flex option in Week 15 against the Raiders, especially in PPR formats.
From RotoBaller
San Francisco 49ers DL Leonard Floyd posted two solo tackles with two sacks and two tackles for loss with two quarterback hits in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears. He has 5.5 sacks in the past four games.
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