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Jared Goff connected with Sam LaPorta for two touchdowns and the Detroit Lions extended their winning streak to a franchise-record-tying 10 games by holding off the visiting Chicago Bears 23-20 on Thursday.

The Lions snapped a seven-game losing streak in their annual Thanksgiving Day game. Goff passed for 221 yards, while David Montgomery had 124 yards from scrimmage. Jahmyr Gibbs added a combined 104 yards for Detroit (11-1), which owns the best record in the NFC.

Caleb Williams threw for 256 yards and three second-half touchdowns for the Bears (4-8), who have lost six straight. DJ Moore caught eight passes for 97 yards and a touchdown.

Chicago's poor clock management on its last possession allowed Detroit to hold on. After a sack left the ball on the Chicago 41-yard line with 32 seconds left, the Bears failed to call a timeout on third down and the clock ran out on Williams' deep incompletion.

Cowboys 27, Giants 20

Rico Dowdle ran for 112 yards and a touchdown while the Dallas defense came up with six sacks and a pick-6 in a win over visiting New York in Arlington, Texas.

Cooper Rush completed 21 of 36 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown as the Cowboys (5-7) became the last franchise in the four major sports to win a home game in this calendar year. It was the team's second win in five days, keeping alive its long-shot hopes for an NFC playoff berth.

Drew Lock hit 21 of 32 passes for 178 yards and an interception for the Giants, who dropped to 2-10 with their seventh straight loss. Lock pulled the Giants within a touchdown on an 8-yard run with 2:18 left in the game.

Packers 30, Dolphins 17

Jordan Love threw for 274 yards and a pair of touchdowns to Jayden Reed, and Quay Walker made a key goal-line stop in the fourth quarter to help host Green Bay defeat Miami.

Tua Tagovailoa (365 yards, two TDs) threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to De'Von Achane and completed a two-point conversion to draw the Dolphins within 27-11 late in the third quarter. Miami trailed by the same score when it reached the Green Bay 1-yard line early in the fourth, but Walker sacked Tagovailoa on fourth down. Brandon McManus made his third field goal of the night to seal the win.

The Packers (9-3) won for the third time in 12 days to remain two games behind the NFC North-leading Lions and pull even with the Minnesota Vikings in the win column. The Dolphins (5-7) saw a three-game winning streak snapped.

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KaVontae Turpin Nov 29 9:30am CT
KaVontae Turpin

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin converted five targets into four catches for a team-high 53 receiving yards during Thursday's Week 13 win over the New York Giants. Turpin is primarily a special teams contributor and is typically inconsistent on offense, but we can't ignore that he has three-plus catches and 50-plus yards in two of his last three games. His expanded role was particularly surprising this week given that Brandin Cooks made his return from injured reserve, so Turpin was fourth on the depth chart. The 28-year-old should be avoided in leagues with 14 or fewer teams, but he's at least worth monitoring in deeper formats.

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Jameis Winston Nov 29 9:30am CT
Jameis Winston

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston addressed his future with the team, explaining that he wants to remain with the organization but also acknowledges that that decision falls on the front office. "When I think about my family, I think about moving my kids, my wife having to find new friends," Winston said. "I think anytime where you're able to solidify a role and a place and play good at that place, you like to be home. However, that's out of my control." He also noted his appreciation for the city's natural beauty, the community's hard-nosed attitude toward Browns football, and fans holding him to high standards while pushing him to be the best version of himself. Winston, who has completed 62.2 percent of his passes for 1,266 yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions this year, will become an unrestricted free agent in February. The Browns previously expressed their desire to bring in quarterback competition for Deshaun Watson, but they haven't publicly singled out Winston for that job.

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CeeDee Lamb Nov 29 9:20am CT
CeeDee Lamb

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb caught just two of six targets for 39 yards during Thursday's Week 13 win over the New York Giants. Lamb finished the contest having played a season-low 68 percent of the offensive snaps, spending a good portion of the second half on the sideline without his helmet. It's unclear if Lamb was sidelined due to performance or injury. It's worth noting that he did seem to react to a potential shoulder injury after being taken down by a defender, but the Cowboys never made any sort of injury report announcement regarding Lamb. Regardless of whether he's injured, fantasy managers can be rightfully disappointed about Lamb's quiet showing in a game where other Dallas pass-catchers, such as Brandin Cooks, KaVontae Turpin, and Luke Schoonmaker, thrived. If healthy, Lamb will look to bounce back as a low-end WR1 in fantasy football against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14.

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Jake Bates Nov 29 9:20am CT
Jake Bates

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates went three-for-four on field goal attempts and converted both extra point tries in the Lions' 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 13. Bates' performance marked his sixth double-digit fantasy output of the season, bolstered by Detroit's ability to consistently create scoring opportunities. Bates remains one of the most reliable kickers in fantasy football this year. He'll aim for another strong showing as the Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football in Week 14.

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Luke Schoonmaker Nov 29 9:20am CT
Luke Schoonmaker

Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker caught five of six targets for 33 yards during Thursday's Week 13 win over the New York Giants. Schoonmaker established himself early in the contest as four of his five catches came within the first 32 minutes of the game. The 26-year-old has been playing quite admirably in the absence of Jake Ferguson (concussion). Over the last three games, he has 14 catches, 144 yards, one touchdown, and 34.4 fantasy points (PPR). Schoonmaker projects to drop off the fantasy radar as soon as Ferguson returns. However, if Ferguson can't play in Week 14, Schoonmaker would remain an intriguing low-end TE1 option.

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Jameson Williams Nov 29 9:10am CT
Jameson Williams

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams caught five passes for 28 yards and added two rushing attempts for 18 yards in the Lions' 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 13. Despite being involved in both the passing and rushing game, Williams was unable to deliver a strong fantasy performance, marking just the third time this season he failed to reach double-digit fantasy points. He will aim to bounce back in a divisional matchup when Detroit hosts the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football in Week 14.

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Brandin Cooks Nov 29 9:10am CT
Brandin Cooks

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks found paydirt for the first time since Week 1 during the team's Thanksgiving win over the New York Giants. He hauled in three of his seven targets for 16 yards and a touchdown. This was his first game back after a seven-game absence and he tied his season-high in targets. Despite his lack of production, Cooks averages 6.5 targets per game this season. His next chance to capitalize on those targets will be against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14.

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Sam LaPorta Nov 29 9:10am CT
Sam LaPorta

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught three passes for just six yards but managed to find the end zone twice in the Lions' 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 13. LaPorta's touchdowns were crucial for both the Lions' victory and his fantasy output, tying his second-highest fantasy performance of the season. While the volume left much to be desired, his red zone involvement keeps him as a streamable option moving forward. LaPorta will look to retain his scoring streak when Detroit hosts the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football in Week 14.

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Jahmyr Gibbs Nov 29 9:00am CT
Jahmyr Gibbs

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs turned in a mediocre fantasy output during the team's 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 13. Gibbs managed nine carries for 87 rushing yards, including several chunk gains, and added two receptions for 17 yards in the passing game. Despite his strong production, Gibbs' fantasy performance was dampened by a costly fumble and his inability to reach the end zone. The Lions will look to lean on Gibbs' explosiveness in their upcoming Week 14 Thursday Night Football showdown against the Green Bay Packers.

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David Montgomery Nov 29 9:00am CT
David Montgomery

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery carried the load during the team's 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 13. Montgomery logged 21 rush attempts, his second-highest total this season, for 88 yards, while also catching all three of his targets for an additional 36 yards. Montgomery's steady volume led to yet another reliable fantasy outing, marking his eighth game this season with 15 or more fantasy points. As a cornerstone of Detroit's offense, he'll aim to maintain his momentum in a Week 14 Thursday Night Football matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

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Amon-Ra St. Brown Nov 29 9:00am CT
Amon-Ra St. Brown

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown recorded five receptions on seven targets for 73 yards in the Lions' 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 13. After an impressive eight-game touchdown streak, St. Brown has now gone back-to-back weeks without finding the end zone. Still, his consistency remains a bright spot, as he has hauled in at least five catches in nine of 12 games this year. St. Brown will look to regain his scoring touch when the Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football in Week 14.

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Cooper Rush Nov 29 8:50am CT
Cooper Rush

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush won the battle of backups on Thanksgiving by a score of 27-20 over the New York Giants. The Central Michigan product finished the game with 195 yards and one touchdown on 21-for-36 throwing. He also had five carries for zero yards and one fumble which he recovered. His touchdown pass came during the early parts of the third quarter where he found Brandin Cooks in the end zone to take a 20-10 lead at the time. Rush will look to build a little winning streak as they take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14.

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Jared Goff Nov 29 8:50am CT
Jared Goff

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 21 of 34 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-20 victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 13. Goff leaned on efficiency rather than volume, with both of his touchdowns going to rookie tight end Sam LaPorta. However, Detroit's heavy reliance on their dynamic backfield duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery continues to limit Goff's ceiling for fantasy managers. While the Lions' offense continues to shine overall, Goff has now finished with fewer than 17 fantasy points in eight of 12 games this season, making him a volatile QB option. Goff and the Lions will face another NFC North rival in Week 14 as they host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football.

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Rico Dowdle Nov 29 8:30am CT
Rico Dowdle

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle posted his first-ever 100-yard rushing game in the 27-20 division win on Thanksgiving. The 26-year-old finished with 112 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries with three receptions for 11 yards on three targets. Dowdle's top six rushing outputs have all come this season now that he's seeing a higher snap share. In fact, this game against the Giants was his second-highest snap share of the year with 70%. Dowdle should continue to be one of the fantasy bright spots in this offense for the rest of the year and will look to keep the momentum rolling against the Bengals in Week 14.

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Tua Tagovailoa Nov 29 6:30am CT
Tua Tagovailoa

The Packers' defense and special teams' unit were very busy on Thanksgiving night as they beat the Miami Dolphins 30-17. The Packers D/ST got to Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa five times on the night as the pass rush from Green Bay was relentless. Green Bay also capitalized on a muffed punt by Malik Washington that the Packers pounced on and that swing in field position led to the Packers' first touchdown of the game. With the Packers heading to Ford Field to take on the Detroit Lions in Week 13's Thursday Night Football, it's probably a good idea to leave the Packers D/ST on your bench or on waivers given the potency of the Lions' offense.

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Daniel Carlson Nov 29 1:20am CT
Daniel Carlson

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson is one of the league's most accurate players at his position. He's hit the bullseye on 91.7% of his kick attempts and has yet to miss an extra point try this weekend. He hasn't been a great starting option due to the lack of opportunities he's gotten this season. The Raiders offense is pretty anemic overall. However, he's made the most of them. He did score 10 fantasy points against the Chiefs just a few weeks ago. While every game script is different, KC allows the 10th-fewest fantasy points to opposing kickers this season. Carlson doesn't have a ton of upside even though he maximizes his opportunities well. He's a risky start, even in deeper fantasy leagues. It's better to stick to reasonably accurate kickers on more consistent offenses.

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Jakobi Meyers Nov 29 1:20am CT
Jakobi Meyers

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is the team's clear No. 1 receiver, and he'll continue to fill in that role when he takes on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13. While he has significant target competition from tight end Brock Bowers, who's elite in his own right, there are plenty of targets to go around for each of them. Meyers is coming off a huge game in Week 12 that saw him catch 10 of his 15 targets for 121 yards. That amounted to 22.1 PPR fantasy points. The opposing Denver Broncos defense made a point of bracketing Bowers, limiting his production severely. The Chiefs actually played him similarly in Week 8, and the Chiefs have given up a ton of points to receivers the last few games. Meyers should be started in all PPR leagues, though, regardless of matchup. He's an extremely skillful wideout.

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Tre Tucker Nov 29 1:10am CT
Tre Tucker

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (hip) was cleared from the team's injury report, and will suit up in his Week 13 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. It's not a great matchup, at least not if you look at season-long stats. Curiously, though, the Chiefs have allowed 44.3 PPR fantasy points per game to opposing WRs in their last three matchups. That's second-most in the NFL to only the Atlanta Falcons. Tucker hasn't had many good games this season, though. He had seven catches for 82 yards last week, but will now have yet another starting quarterback change, as QB Aidan O'Connell (thumb) is set to return. Tucker is a risky player to trust in fantasy starting lineups. He's best left on the bench for now.

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Brock Bowers Nov 29 1:10am CT
Brock Bowers

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers caught just four of his 10 targets for 38 yards in Week 12. You shouldn't care. He'll face a tough Kansas City Chiefs defense in Week 13. You shouldn't care about that either. He'll also have to adapt to another change in his team's starting quarterback position -- Aidan O'Connell (thumb) will be the team's signal-caller on Friday. You still shouldn't care at all because Bowers is one of the best tight ends in the league, and he should continue to earn massive target volume and produce mightily for fantasy managers. Lock him into your starting lineups. He could still finish as the TE1 on the year. He's a beast, and you're lucky or just plain smart if you drafted him.

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Andy Reid Nov 29 1:10am CT
Andy Reid

The Las Vegas Raiders D/ST aren't worth starting in any remotely normally structured fantasy football leagues in Week 13, when they'll face the Kansas City Chiefs They scored exactly zero fantasy points against the Denver Broncos in Week 12. They rank near the bottom -- or actually at the bottom by a significant margin -- in most of the important statistical categories defenses are described by, like turnover margin, fumble recoveries, interceptions, sacks, and points allowed. It probably won't be very fun starting them against head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Leave the Raiders D/ST where it belongs, in free agency.

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