New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (groin) and tight end Foster Moreau (shoulder) were both limited participants for a second consecutive practice on Thursday. Williams has missed three games in a row, but it appears he has a chance to return in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Rams. If so, he would back up Alvin Kamara but remain off the fantasy radar in most leagues. Kamara will handle the bulk of New Orleans' carries, and Taysom Hill could also get involved out of the backfield. Meanwhile, Moreau hasn't missed a game this season, but he's had a quieter role on offense, catching just 15 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns through 11 games. He can be left on waivers in most fantasy leagues, especially as long as Juwan Johnson is healthy.

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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (knee) will not suit up on Thursday afternoon to face the New York Giants according to Todd Archer of ESPN. The 23-year-old returned to action in Week 12 after missing the previous five games. However, he was unable to participate in any practice sessions this week and will now set his sights on returning next weekend to face the Cincinnati Bengals. During the first five games of the season, Kneeland tallied ten tackles (seven solo) with three assists. Fantasy managers should expect Chauncey Golston and Carl Lawson to see most of the snaps on the edge on Thursday. They will face Drew Lock, who is making his first start of the season.

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Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) remained limited during practice on Thursday. The veteran has spent this entire season on injured reserve, but the Rams did open his 21-day practice window recently in hopes that he might be able to return for the final stretch of the 2024 campaign. The 31-year-old is trending toward missing Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints, but the fact that he's been able to practice in a limited capacity bodes well for his chances to return before his practice window closes, perhaps as soon as Week 14 against Buffalo. In the meantime, Davis Allen and Colby Parkinson will continue to operate as Los Angeles' top tight ends.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) was limited for a second consecutive practice on Thursday. The rookie hasn't played since Week 9, but back-to-back limited practices could suggest that Coleman has a chance to play against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13. If active, he'd still have to vie for offensive opportunities alongside Khalil Shakir and Amari Cooper. For the time being, Coleman ranks outside the top 36 fantasy receivers.

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Dallas Cowboys linebackers Eric Kendricks (groin/shoulder) and Nick Vigil (foot) are both active for Thursday's afternoon tilt against the New York Giants, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Kendricks was unable to practice all week but was able to be cleared in time for this divisional battle. Throughout the season, Kendricks has averaged 9.7 tackles per game with two total sacks. Vigil opened the week as a non-participant but was able to log a limited session on Wednesday afternoon. Vigil has typically been deployed in a relief role, as he has only tallied ten total tackles all season. Fantasy managers should expect Kendricks to continue to see his primary role on the defense and provide a high tackle output for IDP formats.

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Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (groin, knee) is officially inactive for Thursday's game against the New York Giants. He had been listed as questionable after logging a limited practice on Wednesday. Diggs has made frequent appearances on the injury report this season, and although he managed to play in the first 10 games of the season, he will now miss his second contest in a row. The Cowboys will look to replace Diggs, who has 37 tackles and a pair of interceptions in 2024, with Josh Butler.

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New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito (forearm) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Giants designated DeVito as their emergency third quarterback, so he could technically get into the game if starter Drew Lock and backup Tim Boyle both suffer injuries and cannot return. In all likelihood, though, DeVito will spend the entirety of Thursday's game on the sideline. He could return to the starting lineup in Week 14, but Lock will also have a chance to prove the QB1 job belongs to him, especially if he leads the Giants to a divisional victory over the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.

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New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock will draw the start in Week 13 against the Dallas Cowboys with Tommy Devito (forearm) inactive. Lock has not started an NFL game since last season with Seattle, but that streak will end on Thursday as he and the Giants face the Cowboys in a divisional showdown. The 28-year-old could be capable of supporting solid fantasy performances from players like Malik Nabers, Wan'Dale Robinson, and Tyrone Tracy Jr., among others. Lock himself is best viewed as a high-end fantasy QB3 this week.

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Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) missed a second consecutive practice on Thursday. The 25-year-old played in the Bills' first 10 games of the season before missing Week 11 due to his knee injury and spending Week 12 on a bye. There's still a chance Kincaid could play in Week 13, but he'd likely need to log a limited or full practice on Friday in order to enter the weekend with any injury designation other than "out." The second-year tight end faces an uphill battle to play, and if he does sit out Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers, Dawson Knox would be in line for an expanded role on offense.

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Cleveland Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills (knee) and tight end Geoff Swaim (concussion) did not participate in practice on Thursday. Both players were sidelined in Week 12, and it appears they could face an uphill battle to suit up against the Denver Broncos in Week 13, too. Wills has played in just five games this season and, if inactive, would be replaced on the offensive line by Germain Ifedi. Meanwhile, Swaim has appeared in eight games, catching just one pass for seven yards. The third tight end on the depth chart, he'd likely be replaced by Blake Whiteheart if inactive.

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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright will face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13. The Chiefs kickers have caught the injury bug lately, with Harrison Butker and Spencer Shrader both sidelined. Wright will now step into the starting placekicker role for Kansas City. Wright was previously with the Chiefs in 2022 and will now get the chance to make an impact with the team again. Kansas City officially elevated Wright to their active roster ahead of their Black Friday matchup against the Raiders. Wright is ranked as the ninth-best kicker in our RotoBaller rankings this week, making him a start-worthy player. Fantasy managers looking for a fill-in at kicker can look in Wright's direction.

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Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (wrist, ankle) missed a second consecutive practice on Thursday. The 27-year-old missed Week 12, and it appears as though he'll face an uphill battle to play in Week 13, too. Oliver had been performing quite well despite operating behind T.J. Hockenson, catching 12 passes for 144 yards and one touchdown over three games from Week 9 through Week 11. Assuming Oliver is inactive this Sunday, Johnny Mundt will earn more opportunities as the direct backup to Hockenson.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (back) was a limited participant during practice on Thursday. The rookie sensation has played in all 12 games so far this season, completing 64.9 percent of his passes for 2,548 yards, 16 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He also has 300 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, and zero lost fumbles. Nix has ranked as the overall QB10 in fantasy football so far, establishing himself as a dependable option in most leagues. This week against the Cleveland Browns, assuming he's removed from the injury report and cleared to play, Nix will rank as a mid-to-low fantasy QB1.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) did not practice on Thursday ahead of Week 13 against the Denver Broncos. Tillman suffered the concussion one week ago during Thursday Night Football, and he'd need to clear protocol within the next few days if he has any chance of playing on Monday in Denver. The 24-year-old has 24 catches, 302 yards, and three touchdowns over his last four games. If he suits up this week, he'd rank as a low-end WR3/FLEX option in fantasy football. Otherwise, Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore would be on track to earn additional opportunities in the passing game.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy will face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13. Worthy was a crucial cog in the Kansas City passing attack against the Carolina Panthers in Week 12. The rookie receiver had four catches for 46 yards against the Panthers. Worthy has had four catches in the last two games and will look to continue that streak against the Raiders, who rank 12th in fantasy points allowed to opposing wide receivers this season. Worthy's speed makes him a threat to break off a big play at any moment, but Patrick Mahomes has struggled to connect with him downfield. Nevertheless, the duo should continue to take shots deep down the field, and Worthy could deliver a week-winning performance. The 21-year-old is ranked WR50 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him an optional flex start this week. Fantasy managers looking for a big performance should have Worthy in their lineups but also be aware that his floor is very low.

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Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Detroit Lions. He exited during the first half and will finish Week 13 without registering a single touch. It's possible that he suffered his injury while making a tackle on punt coverage. The second-year running back leads the entire team in touchdowns this season despite operating as the clear backup to D'Andre Swift. This is the second time Johnson has suffered a concussion in the NFL; he also missed two games while in concussion protocol last year. TravisHomer will back up Swift until Johnson can return to the mix.

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Detroit Lions defensive linemen Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring) and Josh Paschal (knee) have both been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears. Onwuzurike did not appear on the stat sheet prior to his departure. Meanwhile, Paschal had registered one tackle for loss. Patrick O'Connor should earn more defensive snaps as a result of this injury news.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt will take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13. Hunt was on the injury report this week with a toe injury but practiced fully all week and does not have an injury designation for this week's game. Hunt had 16 carries for 68 yards and three catches for 19 yards against the Panthers in Week 12. Despite his strong workload, Hunt could not find the endzone for the third straight game. The 29-year-old will now have to deal with the return of Isiah Pacheco in Week 13. Pacheco was the undisputed lead runner out of the backfield before breaking his leg in Week 2. It will be interesting to see how the backfield split shakes out in Pacheco's first game back, but Hunt's value will undoubtedly take a hit against the Raiders this week. The Raiders rank 21st in fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs this season, making them an advantageous matchup for Hunt. Hunt is ranked RB25 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, landing him outside of RB2 territory for most leagues. The veteran running back will try to retain his role in the valuable Kansas City backfield, but fantasy managers should prepare if he takes a backseat to Pacheco.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13. Hopkins performed well against the Carolina Panthers in Week 12, finishing the game with five catches for 35 yards and a touchdown. The score saved his week, but fantasy managers likely want to see more volume. The 32-year-old will look to turn it around this week against the Las Vegas Raiders, who rank 12th in fantasy points allowed to opposing wide receivers this season. Travis Kelce has been the focal point of the Kansas City passing attack, leaving the rest of the pass catchers to split up the remaining pass attempts. Given his talent and reliability, Hopkins should remain an option in the red zone forward. Hopkins is ranked WR32 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings this week. Fantasy managers should start Hopkins as a WR3 this week based on his matchup and touchdown upside.

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Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) and Jalen Coker (quadriceps) were both sidelined for a second consecutive practice on Thursday. We previously heard that neither Sanders nor Coker is expected to play in Week 13, so it's no surprise that both were listed as non-participants Thursday. Sanders could be looking at a multi-week absence after an awkward injury landed him in the hospital for precautionary measures last Sunday. Tommy Tremble will start at tight end in his absence. Meanwhile, Coker, who hasn't played since the other side of the Panthers' bye in Week 10, will likely be replaced in the lineup by a combination of Adam Thielen, Xavier Legette, and David Moore.

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