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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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Alec Pierce Dec 2 10:40am CT
Alec Pierce

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (foot), who had missed two practices earlier in the week, was cleared to suit up and wound up playing a pivotal role in the Colts' 25-24 win over the Patriots on Sunday. While two catches for 16 yards isn't noteworthy, one of those catches was a touchdown reception that came with 12 seconds left in the game that put the Colts in position to win the game on a successful two-point conversion by quarterback Anthony Richardson on the following play. Pierce did receive six targets in the game, which was second-most behind Michael Pittman Jr.'s seven, and was a slight uptick in his usual usage with Josh Downs (shoulder) missing the contest due to injury. When the Colts come out of their bye, expect Pierce's involvement to take a slight step back if Downs returns, although he's always a threat to break off a couple of big chunk plays per game using his speed.

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Evan Engram Dec 2 10:30am CT
Evan Engram

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram finished with seven catches which led the team in Week 13 against the Houston Texans. While from a PPR standpoint Engram's performance was solid, he only had 41 yards and no touchdowns, so better efficiency and red zone usage will be necessary for sustained fantasy success going forward. Trevor Lawrence struggled early then went down with a concussion late in the first half, leading to Mac Jones taking over for the rest of the game. Jones played well, throwing two touchdowns but neither to Engram unfortunately for fantasy managers. Engram has never been much of a downfield threat, and that will certainly continue with Jones under center and rookie teammate Brian Thomas Jr. thriving on deep balls. The Jaguars face the Titans in Week 14, where Engram will look to continue his TE1 level of play.

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Tyler Allgeier Dec 2 10:20am CT
Tyler Allgeier

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier carried the ball eight times for 16 yards and even caught a pass for six yards in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Chargers. The eight carries were encouraging given that he didn't receive even a single attempt last week, but it was still a drop in the bucket compared to Bijan Robinson's 26 carries and six receptions, so Robinson managers need not worry about Allgeier cutting into his workload. With Allgeier averaging 5.7 yards per rush earlier in the season, there may have been some reason to give the 24-year-old more work, but that has slowly trended downward, now averaging 4.8 YPR. With Robinson looking like one of the most talented workhorse backs in the league, Allgeier remains an afterthought for fantasy. Unless it sounds like the Falcons will try to hide Kirk Cousins' arm in Week 14 against a tough Denver pass defense, there likely won't be a reason to use the third-year pro in most lineups.

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Tank Bigsby Dec 2 10:10am CT
Tank Bigsby

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby only touched the ball eight times, putting up 28 rushing yards and seven receiving yards against the Houston Texans in Week 13. Bigsby entered the week questionable with an ankle injury, so it wasn't too surprising his workload was limited. That also seemed to limit his explosiveness, as he only averaged four yards per carry. That was still better than running mate Travis Etienne Jr.'s 3.5 yards per carry, so there is optimism that Bigsby can return to the form he showed he was capable of in the middle of the season. The Jaguars face the Tennessee Titans in Week 14, where Bigsby will look to get healthier and more involved in the offense, whether Mac Jones or Trevor Lawrence is under center.

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Travis Etienne Dec 2 10:00am CT
Travis Etienne

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. continued to build on his underwhelming season against the Houston Texans in Week 13. He finished with 46 yards rushing on 13 carries and 12 yards receiving on three receptions. Another single-digit fantasy performance for the 25-year-old back means once again his fantasy managers are left regretting picking him in the second round of fantasy drafts. With Tank Bigsby questionable with an ankle injury heading into the week, Etienne Jr. had a chance to seize the starting role, but failed to stand out. While Bigsby only touched the ball half as much as Etienne Jr. did, he had a higher yards per carry (4.0 to 3.5) and longer longest run (19 to 9). The Jaguars face the Tennessee Titans in Week 14, where Etienne Jr. will most likely get a lower percentage of the backfield touches.

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Adonai Mitchell Dec 2 9:50am CT
Adonai Mitchell

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell was expected to see an uptick in usage with the absence of teammate Josh Downs (shoulder), however, the rookie wideout saw one fewer target (two) than he saw the week before and was held without a catch for the first time since Week 4 in Sunday's 25-24 win over the Patriots. Granted, Anthony Richardson completed only 12 passes on the day, but it was a disappointing showing in the absence of Downs and with Alec Pierce (foot) a little banged up coming into the game. The Colts have a bye in Week 14 and will face a tough Denver pass defense in Week 15. Regardless of whether or not Downs will be ready by then, Mitchell will be hard to trust for fantasy in that matchup and with Richardson's 47.4% completion rate.

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Mac Jones Dec 2 9:40am CT
Mac Jones

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones put up 20 fantasy points in what was easily his best game of the season in Week 13 against the Houston Texans. The most impressive part of this performance was starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence left with a concussion with just over four minutes left in the first half, so Jones played almost exclusively in the second half. The former first round pick finished with 235 passing yards, two touchdowns, and no turnovers. It is unlikely anyone seriously started Jones after Lawrence was announced as the starter, so while the performance is reassuring, it is unfortunate for fantasy managers it didn't come in a week Jones actually started. The Jaguars face the Tennessee Titans in Week 14, where Jones will look to show he's more than a one-week-wonder.

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Jake Elliott Dec 2 9:30am CT
Jake Elliott

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliot delivered a solid performance in the team's 24-19 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. He made his only field goal attempt from 35 yards and made all three extra-point attempts. Elliot sits at the K20 this season since he has yet to make a 50-yarder and has only gone 18-for-23 overall. Most of his kicking work has come after touchdowns, but he's reliably registered around seven fantasy points per game. He'll look to get some more attempts against the Carolina Panthers in Week 14.

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Kyle Pitts Dec 2 9:20am CT
Kyle Pitts

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts drew two targets but was held without a catch for the second time this season in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Chargers. Pitts' involvement in the passing game, or lack thereof, is very concerning at this point, especially for a player who is still so highly rostered. Since catching four passes for 91 yards and two TDs on National Tight Ends Day in Week 8, the 24-year-old has six receptions for 75 yards and no scores in the following four games. That just isn't tolerable in fantasy, so hopefully managers drafted a backup plan or have found other options on the waiver wire. Next up is Minnesota in Week 14, and while they can be beaten through the air, outside of Trey McBride in Week 13, the damage has come more so from wide receivers. Pitts is looking like a boom-but-mostly-bust TE2 next Sunday.

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Trevor Lawrence Dec 2 9:20am CT
Trevor Lawrence

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (concussion) is now in the NFL's concussion protocol after taking a cheap shot to the head as he slid at the end of a run. The former number-one overall pick took to Twitter/X and said that he is home and alright, so that comes as good news for the Jaguars. Ian Rapoport says that they still don't know when Lawrence will return as of right now, so fantasy managers will want to stay tuned for updates as the week progresses. Mac Jones will likely be under center for any games Lawrence has to miss.

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A.J. Brown Dec 2 9:20am CT
A.J. Brown

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was the lead receiver again during the 24-19 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The superstar wideout finished the game with five receptions for 66 yards on six targets. The passing game was expected to have a big day since the Ravens have one of the worst pass-defense units in the league, but the Eagles only accrued 118 yards. Brown will instead look to find the end zone in Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers.

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Saquon Barkley Dec 2 9:10am CT
Saquon Barkley

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley continued his MVP candidacy with another big game to lead the team to a road win over the Baltimore Ravens. The dynamic back registered 107 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries to go along with two receptions for 10 yards on four targets. Barkley's biggest play of the game was a 25-yard touchdown on the ground about midway through the fourth quarter which put the game out of reach. He'll look to eclipse the 100-yard mark yet again in Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers.

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Dallas Goedert Dec 2 9:00am CT
Dallas Goedert

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) played a big part in the team's win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday afternoon. He finished the game with three receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown on four targets but did pick up a knee injury in the process. According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the team originally believed the injury would be minor, but Goedert will undergo further testing on Monday. The team is still hoping for a sprain but the severity won't be clear until after the tests.

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Jalen Hurts Dec 2 9:00am CT
Jalen Hurts

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts may not have had the big passing day many expected, but he still delivered a big win on the road. In the 24-19 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Hurts ended with 118 yards and a score on 11-for-19 throwing while adding nine carries for 29 yards and another touchdown. Red zone Hurts, especially on the goal line, is unstoppable in real life and fantasy football. He'll switch gears after this hard-fought win to take on the lowly Carolina Panthers in Week 14.

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Ladd McConkey Dec 2 8:18am CT
Ladd McConkey

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.

Russell Wilson Dec 2 8:18am CT
Russell Wilson

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.

Bucky Irving Dec 2 8:18am CT
Bucky Irving

Dynasty | Bucs running back Bucky Irving had 152 rushing yards, three catches, 33 receiving yards and a touchdown in a win against Carolina. Dynasty Analysis: The three-headed monster in the Tampa backfield is sure looking a lot more like Irving as the "A" and the combination of Rachaad White and Sean Tucker as a distant "B and C" at the moment. Irving has been incredibly impressive the past few weeks and today's career day is surely going to keep his dynasty value rising. In short, he looks like a rookie draft steal at the moment.

Jonathon Brooks Dec 2 8:17am CT
Jonathon Brooks

Dynasty | Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks had 18 rushing yards in a loss to Tampa Bay. Dynasty Analysis: Brooks had six carries on the day and Chuba Hubbard had 12. Neither running back was very impressive, but at least Brooks had a few more touches this week. He looks like a player we're going to have to simply wait until next season to get a really good look at. At this point, his dynasty value is starting to slip a bit.

Khalil Shakir Dec 2 8:10am CT
Khalil Shakir

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir caught four passes for 30 yards in the team's 35-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Shakir's numbers this week aren't up to his standard this season. However, Josh Allen attempted just 17 passes on Sunday night due to weather conditions and a blowout. Shakir was targeted on seven of those attempts. He remains Allen's go-to receiver. The down week can be blamed on constant snowfall during the game. Shakir will be in the flex range for fantasy football when the Bills face the Rams in Los Angeles next week.

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Ray Davis Dec 2 8:10am CT
Ray Davis

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis rushed 11 times for 63 yards and a touchdown in the team's win over the San Francisco 49ers. He added one catch for four yards. The rookie saw an increase in usage because of wintry conditions in Buffalo. Davis scored the team's first touchdown late in the first quarter as players tried to find their footing. He later helped run out the clock in a 25-point victory. Davis' uptick in touches is a one-week blip and fantasy managers shouldn't rely on him moving forward. He does, however, remain an important bench stash should James Cook suffer an injury.

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