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Russell Wilson completed 29 of 38 passes for 414 yards and three touchdowns to lead the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers to a 44-38 shootout win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

The 414 passing yards were the second most in Wilson's career. Wilson completed passes to 10 different receivers for the Steelers (9-3), who bounced back from a loss 10 days earlier in Cleveland and ensured a non-losing season for the 21st consecutive year.

After the Bengals cut their deficit to six on a 3-yard TD catch by Andrei Iosivas with 2:39 remaining in regulation, Pittsburgh recovered an onside kick and quarterback Justin Fields clinched the victory with a third-down run that allowed Pittsburgh to run out the clock.

Joe Burrow went 28-of-38 passing for 309 yards and three touchdowns for the Bengals (4-8). He got taken down for a pair of strip-sacks, including one that led to a 21-yard scoop-and-score by Payton Wilson in the fourth quarter. Burrow also threw an interception for Cincinnati, which dropped its third straight game.

Eagles 24, Ravens 19

Saquon Barkley ran for 107 yards and a touchdown and Philadelphia defeated host Baltimore for its eighth consecutive victory.

Jalen Hurts passed for 118 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 29 yards and a score for the Eagles (10-2), who have not lost since Sept. 29. In a showdown between Philadelphia's No. 1 defense and Baltimore's No. 1 offense, the Eagles held the Ravens (8-5) to their second-fewest points and second-fewest yards (372) this season.

Lamar Jackson passed for 237 yards and two TDs but lost for just the second time in 25 career starts against NFC opponents. Justin Tucker's struggles continued, as he missed two field goals and an extra point.

Buccaneers 26, Panthers 23 (OT)

Chase McLaughlin took advantage of a second chance in overtime and kicked a 30-yard field goal with 2:50 left in the session as Tampa Bay escaped Charlotte with a win over Carolina.

McLaughlin forced overtime with a 51-yarder on the last play of regulation, but he missed from 55 yards out on the first possession of the extra frame. The Panthers reached the Tampa Bay 30 on the ensuing possession but lost the ball on Chuba Hubbard's fumble before the Buccaneers' game-winning drive.

Bucky Irving ran for 152 yards and a touchdown and Baker Mayfield threw for 235 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for the Buccaneers (6-6). Bryce Young ran for a touchdown and threw for 298 yards on 26-for-46 passing for the Panthers (3-9).

Chargers 17, Falcons 13

Tarheeb Still intercepted Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins twice -- snagging one pick-6 -- and Ladd McConkey caught nine passes for 117 yards as visiting Los Angeles beat the Falcons.

Justin Herbert completed 16 of 23 passes for 147 yards for the Chargers, who came down with four interceptions. Los Angeles (8-4) won for the fifth time in six games despite being outgained 350-187.

Cousins completed 24 of 39 passes for 245 yards as the Falcons (6-6) lost their third game in a row. Bijan Robinson ran for 102 yards and a score, while Ray-Ray McCloud caught four passes for 95 yards and Drake London had nine receptions for 86 yards.

Texans 23, Jaguars 20

Joe Mixon rushed for 101 yards and the decisive touchdown as Houston held on to beat host Jacksonville in a game marred by an illegal hit that knocked Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence out with a concussion.

Mixon's 7-yard touchdown run gave Houston (8-5) a 13-6 lead with 8:04 left in the third quarter against Jacksonville (2-10), which lost its fifth straight game.

An ugly incident transpired with 4:06 left in the first half. Multiple skirmishes erupted after Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair hammered Lawrence as he slid feet-first at the Houston 45. Al-Shaair finished a head-first launch with a forearm shot near Lawrence's head and shoulder. Lawrence immediately displayed the "fencing" hand motion associated with concussions but stood to leave the field on a cart after a few minutes.

Vikings 23, Cardinals 22

Sam Darnold threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Aaron Jones with 1:13 remaining as Minnesota stormed back to beat Arizona in Minneapolis.

Darnold completed 21 of 31 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns for the Vikings (10-2), who never led until the final 73 seconds. The Vikings trailed 19-6 late in the third quarter before rallying to score 17 of the final 20 points, securing their fifth straight victory.

Kyler Murray completed 31 of 45 passes for 260 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for the Cardinals (6-6). Trey McBride caught 12 passes for 96 yards, Marvin Harrison Jr. had a touchdown reception and James Conner led the team with 68 rushing yards.

Colts 25, Patriots 24

Anthony Richardson threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce before powering his way into the end zone on a two-point conversion attempt with 12 seconds left to lift Indianapolis over New England in Foxborough, Mass.

Richardson completed 12 of 24 passes for 109 yards, two TDs and two interceptions. He added 48 yards and a score on the ground, where Jonathan Taylor led the way with 96 yards on 25 carries for the Colts (6-7).

The Patriots (3-10) amassed 200 rushing yards, getting 73 from Rhamondre Stevenson, 62 from Antonio Gibson and 59 from quarterback Drake Maye. Maye also had 238 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 24-for-30 passing.

Seahawks 26, Jets 21

Zach Charbonnet scored on an 8-yard run with 5:31 remaining as Seattle rallied for a victory against New York in East Rutherford, N.J.

The NFC West-leading Seahawks (7-5) won their third straight game. A decisive nine-play, 71-yard drive was aided by a pair of Jets penalties after New York had stopped Seattle on fourth-and-1. Geno Smith, a second-round pick by the Jets in 2013, completed 20 of 31 passes for 206 yards and one TD for the Seahawks.

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who will turn 41 on Monday, was 21-of-39 passing for 185 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. New York (3-9) fell for the eighth time in nine games.

Commanders 42, Titans 19

Rookie Jayden Daniels tossed a career-high three touchdown passes and ran for a score as Washington cruised past Tennessee in Landover, Md., to snap a three-game losing streak.

Daniels completed 25 of 30 passes for 206 yards, while Terry McLaurin had eight catches for 73 yards and two touchdowns. Brian Robinson Jr. ran for 103 yards and a touchdown as the Commanders (8-5) tallied a season-high 267 rushing yards on 45 attempts.

Will Levis completed 18 of 37 passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns for the Titans (3-9), who have lost three of their past four games. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine caught three passes for 61 yards and two scores.

Rams 21, Saints 14

Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes, Kyren Williams ran for a score and visiting Los Angeles held off New Orleans.

Stafford passed for 183 yards and Williams rushed for 104 yards on 15 carries for the Rams (6-6), who reached .500 for the third time this season. Stafford found Puka Nacua for a go-ahead 7-yard score with 8:54 to play.

Alvin Kamara rushed for 112 yards and Derek Carr passed for 184 and a touchdown for the Saints (4-8), who lost for the first time in three games under interim coach Darren Rizzi.

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James Cook Dec 2 8:00am CT
James Cook

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook rushed 14 times for 107 yards and a touchdown in the team's 35-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football. He also caught one pass for 13 yards. Backup running back Ray Davis scored Buffalo's first touchdown, only to be outdone by Cook one possession later. The 25-year-old sprinted 65 yards for his touchdown on the first play of the drive. The Bills relied on the running game in the snowy conditions. Josh Allen only attempted 17 passes and the starters were pulled early in the fourth quarter because of Buffalo's big lead. Cook and the Bills travel to Los Angeles in Week 14.

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Marvin Harrison Jr. Dec 2 8:00am CT
Marvin Harrison Jr.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. found his way to the end zone for the seventh time this season in the Week 13 loss against the Vikings. Harrison Jr.'s final stat line was five receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown. Harrison Jr. was responsible for the Cardinals' only touchdown, as the offense is still working to shake off the cobwebs from their week of rest two weeks ago. Harrison Jr. has had an impressive rookie season, but one thing he has already proven is that he has elite ability at finding the end zone. His seven touchdowns put him on par with the type of production Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald had in his first season with the team, which should be a positive sign for fantasy managers heading into the playoff stretch. Harrison Jr. is likely a WR2 play in Week 14 when the Cardinals travel back home to take on the Seattle Seahawks.

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Amari Cooper Dec 2 8:00am CT
Amari Cooper

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper caught three passes (on three targets) for 12 yards against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. While the stat line could be better for fantasy football, the Bills hardly threw the football due to constant snowfall and a dominant ground game. Josh Allen attempted 17 passes. Allen did target the veteran receiver near the endzone. Cooper caught the ball near the five-yard line and got stopped by the defense. He lateraled the ball back to Allen who dove in for six points. Cooper's disappointing play this week can be blamed on the weather, but he hasn't met expectations since arriving in Buffalo.

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Michael Wilson Dec 2 8:00am CT
Michael Wilson

Arizona Cardinals receiver Michael Wilson had another quietly productive day in the Week 14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Wilson's official stat line was five receptions for 55 yards. As teams devote all their resources to stopping Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison Jr., and James Conner, Wilson has benefited from single coverage and has proven he's capable of making big plays. If not already, Wilson should be rostered in all leagues given the Cardinals' upcoming schedule. Wilson is a potential streaming option week-to-week moving forward.

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Josh Allen Dec 2 7:50am CT
Josh Allen

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen recorded one rushing, one receiving, and two passing touchdowns in the team's 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Allen didn't throw often (17 pass attempts for 148 yards) due to snowy conditions and an effective Buffalo rushing attack. However, he made up for that by finding the endzone in a variety of ways. He connected with Mack Hollins for a seven-yard score just before halftime. Later, he completed a pass to Amari Cooper, who lateraled the ball back to Allen for the touchdown. That counted as both a passing and receiving touchdown for Allen. Finally, he scrambled for an eight-yard score in the fourth quarter. Allen will be ranked as a QB1 in Week 14 when the Bills face the Los Angeles Rams.

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James Conner Dec 2 7:40am CT
James Conner

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner got back on track to a degree in the Week 14 loss. Conner rushed for 68 yards on 17 carries while adding 13 receiving yards on three catches. That was another 20+ touch game for Conner, and he has the full confidence of being the workhorse of the organization after signing a two-year contract extension this past weekend. With the contract noise behind him, confidence should be high for Conner and the Cardinals, and they will rely on him heavily as they try to push their way into the playoffs down the stretch. Conner should once again remain in the starting lineup as the Cardinals return home to take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14.

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Trey McBride Dec 2 7:40am CT
Trey McBride

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride continued his historic campaign in the Week 13 loss against the Minnesota Vikings. Ten or more catches have become the norm for McBride, as he tallied 12 receptions for 96 yards on the road in Minnesota. McBride has emerged as one of the premier safety blankets in the NFL and a target that Kyler Murray knows he can rely on at any moment. The only concern fantasy managers have had with McBride is his lack of touchdown production; however, his high-volume target share overshadows the lack of touchdowns. McBride is a no-brainer start every single week in fantasy and should remain in the lineup when the Cardinals take on the Seattle Seahawks at home in Week 14.

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Trey McBride Dec 2 7:30am CT
Trey McBride

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride remains a must-start TE1 in fantasy football. The Cardinals will travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings in Week 14. Regardless of the matchup, McBride has earned the status of a player who should be started no matter what. While McBride has struggled with touchdown production this season, finding the end zone just twice, he still ranks as a top-3 tight end overall. McBride should remain in lineups for Week 14.

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Kyler Murray Dec 2 7:30am CT
Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray had an average fantasy outing in the Week 13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Murray completed 31 of his 45 passing attempts for 260 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Where he contributed to fantasy production, Murray also ran the ball seven times for 48 yards. This marks back-to-back weeks in which Murray has thrown an interception, an issue he will need to address as the Cardinals continue their playoff push. Despite two subpar performances, fantasy owners should not be discouraged from starting him moving forward. The Cardinals will face the Seattle Seahawks in an important Week 14 matchup that could decide the winner of the NFC West.

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Tommy Tremble Dec 2 7:20am CT
Tommy Tremble

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble recorded five catches on eight targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to Tampa Bay. The outing matched his total yards combined from his previous six games this season. The resurgence comes in the absence of rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck), who was out and did not practice last week. While Tremble has not found the end zone this season, he could be worth a look in tight end premium leagues, especially if Sanders misses time. With six teams on the bye in Week 14, Tremble is a potential streamer in deep leagues against the Philadelphia Eagles if Sanders is out again.

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Xavier Legette Dec 2 7:10am CT
Xavier Legette

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette recorded four catches for 56 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Legette has enjoyed playing opposite veteran Adam Thielen. Since Thielen returned to the lineup in Week 12, Legette has recorded back-to-back 50-plus yard games for the first time in his career. Still, he has struggled with drops recently, only hauling in 50% of his targets this week. While it's clear that the former Gamecock has all the physical tools to succeed, curbing those focus issues early in his career will be crucial for his development. Expect him to continue playing a significant role as Carolina takes on the mighty Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14.

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David Moore Dec 2 7:10am CT
David Moore

Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Moore saw many balls thrown his way in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He caught five of nine targets for 40 yards. Moore has recently seen increased snaps and targets as standout rookie receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) remains out of the lineup. It's been a mixed bag, but managers would ultimately like to see a better catch percentage from the journeyman receiver, who has caught just 41% of his targets this year. His sustained relevance likely hinges on Coker's health going forward. Moore is on the FLEX radar in deep leagues against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14 if Coker is inactive again.

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Adam Thielen Dec 2 6:30am CT
Adam Thielen

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen had a game to remember against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran hauled in eight of 10 targets for 99 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss. But the performance goes much deeper than the numbers. After catching the 25-yard game-tying touchdown, Thielen made one of the most improbable catches you'll ever see on a crucial 3rd-and-5 in overtime. The ball was high and behind him, but the veteran adjusted and made a dazzling one-handed grab to move the chains. Thielen also had another potential touchdown taken off the board after a controversial ruling by the referees declared he did not maintain control inbounds. Still, he is more fantasy-relevant than ever during his Carolina tenure. Thielen will be one of the most sought-after players on the waiver wire and is on the FLEX radar against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14.

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Chuba Hubbard Dec 2 6:20am CT
Chuba Hubbard

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard had his worst game of the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13. Hubbard recorded just 43 rushing yards on 12 attempts and a crucial overtime fumble in Carolina's 26-23 loss. He had no receiving targets and no touchdowns. One could attribute Hubbard's lack of production to the ramping up of rookie halfback Jonathon Brooks, who saw increased reps in his second career game. This was a known possibility and something many managers had predicted since the preseason. The crucial overtime fumble certainly doesn't help his outlook in the future. Still, Hubbard has had a great season and will likely remain the featured back against Philadelphia next week.

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Jonathon Brooks Dec 2 6:20am CT
Jonathon Brooks

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks saw more snaps and opportunities in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Panthers continue to ease him into their game plans. The Texas product carried the ball six times for 18 yards but did more damage in the receiving game, garnering three receptions for 23 yards. While it was starting to look doubtful that Brooks would bring any fantasy relevance this year, it now seems possible that he can make an impact in the waning weeks of the season. With Carolina taking on a tough Philadelphia defense next week, Brooks' usage compared to Chuba Hubbard will be something to watch.

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Bryce Young Dec 2 6:10am CT
Bryce Young

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has continued showing much-improved confidence and talent over the last month, culminating in his best game against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Young finished the overtime loss with 298 yards, one passing touchdown, 17 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to Tampa Bay. He also added a clutch moment to his resume, connecting with Adam Thielen for a 25-yard touchdown to tie the game with 30 seconds remaining, capping a nine-play, 60-yard drive. It's clear that a midseason benching and reset were pivotal for Young, who has been guns blazing since his return to the lineup. However, a Week 14 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles will be his toughest test yet.

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Kirk Cousins Dec 2 2:13am CT
Kirk Cousins

Dynasty | Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 24-of-39 passes with no touchdowns and four interceptions in a loss to the Chargers. Dynasty Analysis: The Chargers have a solid defense, but this was a mess from the beginning for Cousins, who has been really up and down all year. With Atlanta now having lost three in a row, the calls for Michael Penix Jr may start to get louder if the Falcons don't turn this around. Still, Cousins has shown a knack for bouncing back from bad games. His dynasty value is stable as an aging low-end QB1 or solid QB2.

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Justin Herbert Dec 2 2:13am CT
Justin Herbert

Dynasty | Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey had nine catches for 117 yards in a win against Atlanta. Dynasty Analysis: If there was any question as to who the top receiver for the Chargers is, that's been answered as McConkey now has over 300 yards the past three weeks. With Justin Herbert settling in to the new offense, McConkey's dynasty arrow is pointing way up as he's now up to 58 catches for 815 yards.

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Justin Fields Dec 2 2:13am CT
Justin Fields

Dynasty | Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson completed 29-of-38 passes for 414 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a win against the Bengals. Dynasty Analysis: Many thought Mike Tomlin was crazy for benching Justin Fields earlier this year, but it's clear he knows more about football than pretty much anyone else on the planet. This has looked like a master stroke as Wilson is now up to 1,626 passing yards and ten touchdowns (with just three interceptions) in just six games started. While still more of a QB2 in dynasty leagues. Wilson is proving he still has something left in the tank and his dynasty value is back on the rise.

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Brock Bowers Dec 2 2:13am CT
Brock Bowers

Dynasty | Cardinals tight end Trey McBride had 12 catches for 96 yards in a loss to the Vikings. Dynasty Analysis: McBride now has a whopping 24 catches on 27 attempts over the past two weeks. While he amazingly still doesn't have a touchdown on the season, the fact he's been able to put up elite level TE1 numbers without finding the end zone is telling. His potential is through the roof and may end up being the TE2 behind Brock Bowers when all is said and done this year.

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