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Ravens star MLB Roquan Smith (hamstring) out vs. Chargers

Mon Nov 25 8:21pm ET
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Baltimore Ravens star middle linebacker Roquan Smith is inactive for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a hamstring injury.

Smith was injured in last week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and missed practice all week. He was listed as questionable on Saturday's injury report.

Smith did some running and stretching work in pregame warmups on Monday before the club released its inactives list with his name on it.

A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Smith entered the week as the co-leader in tackles in the NFL with 110.

Baltimore also listed running back Rasheen Ali, center Nick Samac, outside linebacker David Ojabo, cornerback Arthur Maulet (calf) and safety Sanoussi Kane (ankle) as inactive. Maulet and Kane were ruled out in Saturday.

Center Tyler Linderbaum (back) and defensive tackle Travis Jones (ankle) are both active after being listed as questionable on Saturday.

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Ladd McConkey Nov 25 11:10pm CT
Ladd McConkey

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey led the team in catches and yards in a Week 12 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. McConkey was targeted six times, catching all six for 83 yards. McConkey and the Chargers offense came in with high expectations against a struggling Ravens secondary, but they were unable to get much going and didn't benefit from any real big plays. Still, the rookie wide out remained heavily involved and continues to look like quarterback Justin Herbert's favorite target. They'll take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13.

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Will Dissly Nov 25 11:10pm CT
Will Dissly

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly made four catches in a Week 12 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Playing on Monday Night Football, Dissly was targeted four times, making the four catches for 47 yards. The Chargers ended up only completing 21 passes in this one, so Dissly was pretty heavily involved despite only the four grabs. He's been a key part of the Bolts offense since the bye week and should continue in that role in Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons. He's a high-floor, low-ceiling type of tight end who is best rostered in 2TE leagues.

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Josh Palmer Nov 25 11:10pm CT
Josh Palmer

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer was heavily involved in a Week 12 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Despite the heavy involvement, he was unable to do much with it. He led the team with eight targets but made only three catches, totaling 38 yards. Palmer was used as a deep threat in this one but seemed completely unable to get any separation in the Ravens secondary, despite drawing one-on-one coverage several times. The Ravens came into this game as one of the worst defenses in the NFL against boundary wide receivers, but Palmer was still unable to put together a good game. He'll remain off the fantasy radar in Week 13 when the Chargers face the Atlanta Falcons.

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Justin Herbert Nov 25 11:00pm CT
Justin Herbert

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert disappointed in a Week 12 Monday Night Football loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Herbert attempted 36 passes, completing 21 of them for 218 yards. He took four sacks, losing 16 yards. He fumbled once, but it was recovered by the Chargers. He added four rushes for 29 yards on the ground, including a touchdown on a five-yard run in the first quarter. Herbert was ranked as one of the top quarterbacks this week since the Ravens defense has struggled all year against the pass, but he was unable to get anything consistent going. Some bad routes, bad calls, and bad drops didn't help. Herbert and the Bolts will face off against the Falcons in Week 13.

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Gus Edwards Nov 25 11:00pm CT
Gus Edwards

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards scored a touchdown against his former team the Baltimore Ravens in a Week 12 loss. Edwards ran the ball nine times, gaining just 11 yards total, but one of them was a one-yard plunge into the end zone in the fourth quarter. With J.K. Dobbins (knee) forced to exit the game and possibly looking at missing more time, Edwards could see a jump to the top of the depth chart before next week's game against the Atlanta Falcons. While he hasn't shown much burst at all this season, any lead back is worth fantasy consideration if that's where Edwards ends up.

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J.K. Dobbins Nov 25 9:50pm CT
J.K. Dobbins

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) has been downgraded to out and won't return in the second half of the Monday night game against the Baltimore Ravens. Dobbins injured his knee in the first half and was seen going back into the locker room just before halftime. The 25-year-old tested out a brace on his injured knee on the sidelines but never made it back into the game. Before leaving, he had six rushing attempts for 40 yards and caught three of five targets for 19 yards. It was shaping up to be a pretty productive game for Dobbins against his former team. Gus Edwards and Hassan Haskins have taken over the backfield in the second half and would both be worth looking at off the waiver wire if Dobbins' injury is serious enough to put him in danger of missing the Week 13 game against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Theo Johnson Nov 25 9:10pm CT
Theo Johnson

New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (back) was a limited participant during Monday's walkthrough. Johnson was dealing with a back issue throughout the week but he still managed to suit up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Johnson hauled in three of his six targets for 39 yards in the loss. The fact Johnson was limited could be the Giants being cautious on a short week. They have a quick turnaround with the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Johnson has seen more involvement lately with six targets in three straight games. Despite that, Johnson has finished with less than 40 receiving yards in two of those games. He'll be a low-end streaming option ahead of this Thanksgiving matchup.

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Deane Leonard Nov 25 8:50pm CT
Deane Leonard

Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Eli Apple (hamstring) is questionable to return for Monday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Apple suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter and has remained sidelined until halftime. It remains to be seen if Apple will return to the field in the second half. Apple has only appeared in four games this season as a reserve. However, the Chargers are fairly thin at defensive back, so the loss of Apple does make an impact Deane Leonard figures to see more snaps if Apple is unable to play after halftime.

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DaRon Bland Nov 25 8:40pm CT
DaRon Bland

Dallas Cowboys defensive back DaRon Bland (foot) was a limited participant during Monday's walkthrough practice. The All-Pro defensive back has been sidelined up until Sunday due to a stress fracture in his foot. However, Brand was able to make his season debut against the Washington Commanders. He played well as he recorded six tackles in the win. The expectation is that Bland was limited out of precaution and he should be ready to go against the New York Giants for their Thanksgiving matchup. The practice sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday will give a better indication on his status going forward.

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J.K. Dobbins Nov 25 8:40pm CT
J.K. Dobbins

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) is currently considered questionable to return for Monday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Dobbins made an early exit to the locker room due to an apparent knee issue. The good news is that Dobbins was able to leave the field under his own power. It doesn't sound like too serious of an issue, but more information should be known soon. Dobbins rushed six times for 40 yards while hauling in three receptions for 19 yards before exiting ahead of halftime. If he remains out, Gus Edwards figures to serve as the lead back for the rest of the night.

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Daniel Jones Nov 25 8:20pm CT
Daniel Jones

Free-agent quarterback Daniel Jones has been a hot topic since being released by the New York Giants last week. Jones has drawn quite a lot of interest and figures to sign with another organization soon. The Las Vegas Raiders reportedly have shown interest in signing Jones after quarterback Gardner Minshew II (collarbone) suffered a season-ending injury on Sunday. Despite that, Jones has reportedly said he's not interested in joining the two-win Raiders. Instead, Jones wants to join a playoff contender as he has drawn interest from multiple playoff teams. Right now, the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens are the two favorites to land Jones, according to Adam Schefter. It remains to be seen which team will actually sign Jones, but that should happen in the coming days. As for the Raiders, Desmond Ridder figures to start going forward with Jones deciding to go elsewhere.

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Chase Brown Nov 25 6:40pm CT
Chase Brown

Coming out of their Week 12 bye, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said the team is looking for a way to manage running back Chris Brown's workload in the backfield. "We've gotta find ways to manage it. I think circumstances has led to what he's gotten the last two weeks. I'd like for Chase to touch the ball as much as possible he's got the potential to be explosive on every single play. At the same time, you do need another back in there to help manage that workload. We'll try to get other guys mixed in there to give him a little bit more of a break," Taylor said. Zack Moss (neck) is out for the year, which has led to Brown seeing almost all of the backfield touches in recent weeks as trade acquisition Khalil Herbert learns the offense. Brown has had 20-plus touches in two of the last three games. While he could see more help moving forward, he'll remain a must-start for fantasy managers.

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Roquan Smith Nov 25 6:30pm CT
Roquan Smith

As expected, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) inside linebacker is officially inactive for the Monday night showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Smith came down with an injured hamstring in the Week 11 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers and will miss Monday's game after not practicing all week. It will be the 27-year-old's first missed game with Baltimore due to injury, and it's a major downgrade for a Ravens offense that has been very disappointing in 2024. The All-Pro linebacker has been a top-five fantasy option at the position in IDP fantasy leagues this year with 110 tackles (61 solo), an interception, three pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 11 games. In his absence against the Chargers, Chris Board and Malik Harrison will be expected to do more.

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Brian Robinson Jr. Nov 25 6:30pm CT
Brian Robinson Jr.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday that running back Brian Robinson Jr. (ankle) is getting treatment for the ankle injury that forced him out of the Week 12 loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The team will know more on his status for the Week 13 game against the Tennessee Titans later in the week. The good news is that the 25-year-old re-entered the game on Sunday after initially leaving, but he left again in the second half and never returned. With Austin Ekeler being in the concussion protocol this week, there's a possibility the Commanders have to turn to a committee approach with Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr. this Sunday against the Titans. McNichols should be a popular waiver-wire pickup this week for fantasy managers hurting at the RB position.

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Lamar Jackson Nov 25 6:20pm CT
Lamar Jackson

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack (groin), who was questionable to play in Week 12, is active on Monday night versus the Baltimore Ravens. Mack will return to the pass-rushing fold for the Bolts after sitting out the Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals due to a groin issue. It's good news for the Chargers defense in a tough matchup against the second-highest-scoring offense in the league. The 33-year-old Mack had a career-high 17 sacks in his second season in LA in 2024 4.5 sacks through nine starts in 2024. He could be on some sort of a snap count in his first game back on Monday night, which makes him a more volatile starting defensive line option in IDP fantasy formats. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is extremely hard to reach in the backfield and bring down for sacks, which is another reason to fade Mack in his return.

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Cooper Rush Nov 25 6:10pm CT
Cooper Rush

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (knee) is on the team's Week 13 injury report and was listed as limited on Monday's estimated injury report. "He's got some work to do, but I think we're gonna be fine," head coach Mike McCarthy said. Rush appears to be a little banged up after a hard-fought upset win over the division-rival Washington Commanders on Sunday, but he should be ready to go by Thursday for the Thanksgiving contest against the division-rival New York Giants. The 31-year-old was awful in his first start in the Week 10 loss to the Eagles, throwing for just 45 yards. But he's been better the last two weeks, going a combined 56-for-87 (64.4%) for 601 yards, three TDs and one interception against the Texans and Commanders. If he's active, Rush will have some upside as a QB2 in Week 13 against the Giants.

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Ladd McConkey Nov 25 6:10pm CT
Ladd McConkey

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey (shoulder) is officially active on Monday night to face the visiting Baltimore Ravens, as expected. McConkey will end up playing despite being listed as questionable on the final Week 12 injury report. It's excellent news for the Chargers offense, fantasy managers that rolled the dice on McCaffrey despite his questionable tag, and quarterback Justin Herbert's fantasy value in a plus-plus matchup. The Ravens defense has allowed the most half-PPR fantasy points to receivers this year. Meanwhile, McConkey has been Herbert's favorite target, as he leads the team with 43 receptions, 615 receiving yards and four touchdowns in his first 10 NFL games. The second-round selection out of Georgia could feast on Monday night. Both of his 100-yard games in 2024 have come in the last four games, including in the Week 11 win over the Bengals.

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Jake Ferguson Nov 25 6:00pm CT
Jake Ferguson

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on Monday that it's "a little more of a long shot" for tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) to play in Week 13 on Thursday on Thanksgiving against the division-rival New York Giants. Ferguson suffered a concussion in the Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans last Monday night and was unable to play in the upset win over the division-rival Washington Commanders in Week 12. With a short turnaround this week, Ferguson is unlikely to be able to clear the league's concussion protocol, meaning he'll probably be inactive for a second straight game. Backup Luke Schoonmaker played 65% of the offensive snaps on Sunday without Ferguson and caught three passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. Schoonmaker is setting up to be a TE2 streamer for the second straight week on Turkey Day against the G-Men.

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CeeDee Lamb Nov 25 6:00pm CT
CeeDee Lamb

Dallas Cowboys wide receivers CeeDee Lamb (back, foot) and Brandin Cooks (knee) were both listed as limited on the team's estimated practice report on Monday. Lamb played through multiple injuries in the Week 12 win over the division-rival Washington Commanders and caught 10 passes for 67 yards on 12 targets. He may not practice much on a short week, but we'd be surprised if he's not available as a WR1 for fantasy managers for Thursday's annual Thanksgiving came this year against the division-rival New York Giants. According to executive vice president Stephen Jones, Cooks has a good chance to play on Thursday against the G-Men for the first time since being placed on Injured Reserve on Oct. 5. It will be a boost for Dallas' offense, but fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting much for Cooks, who will likely be an inconsistent deep threat with quarterback Cooper Rush running the offense.

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Greg Dulcich Nov 25 5:50pm CT
Greg Dulcich

The Denver Broncos waived tight end Greg Dulcich on Monday. The Broncos took Dulcich in the third round out of UCLA in 2022, and he's had trouble staying on the field early in his NFL career due to injuries. He played in 10 games his rookie season and was never a big part of head coach Sean Payton's offense. Dulcich has played in only six games the last two seasons and was a healthy scratch in each of the Broncos' last eight games this year. In the first four games, the 24-year-old tight end caught only five of his 12 targets for 28 scoreless yards for the Broncos. While a team may not claim Dulcich off waivers, someone is likely to eventually scoop him up off the open market as tight end depth for the rest of the season. Perhaps Dulcich will have a shot to re-enter the fantasy picture in a different situation.

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