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Steelers star LB T.J. Watt (ankle) hurt vs. Eagles

Sun Dec 15 9:04pm ET
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Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt injured his left ankle in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and didn't return.

Watt told reporters after the game that he rolled the ankle. Watt said he underwent X-rays and the results were negative.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said that Watt will be evaluated throughout the week. Pittsburgh visits the Baltimore Ravens in an AFC North showdown on Saturday.

Watt said he was unsure if he would be able to play against Baltimore.

Watt was injured while rushing around the edge in an effort to reach Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. He began to limp during the play and then fell to the ground with 4:46 left in the contest and reached for the ankle.

The 30-year-old Watt had two sacks and a forced fumble to go with seven tackles on Sunday. He has 11 1/2 sacks this season to reach double digits for the sixth time in his eight-year career.

Watt, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, has 108 career sacks in 118 games with Pittsburgh. He was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2021 when he had a career-high 22.5 sacks to match the official league record (since 1982).

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Jerome Ford Dec 15 9:20pm CT
Jerome Ford

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford carried the ball seven times for 84 yards and a touchdown while catching both of his targets for 20 yards in a 21-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. Ford saw some extra work with starter Nick Chubb leaving the game early with a broken foot. The veteran running back did most of his damage on a 62-yard touchdown in the third quarter, giving him his second touchdown of the season. With Chubb set to miss the remainder of the season, Ford will operate as the Browns' lead back for the remainder of the season and should be a priority waiver claim in the upcoming week.

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Josh Palmer Dec 15 9:20pm CT
Josh Palmer

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer didn't do much in a Week 15 loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Palmer was targeted just three times, making two catches for 10 yards total. It was a rough game for the Chargers offense in general, but Palmer certainly didn't do anything to stand out. The Bolts have a quick rest before taking on the division-rival Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football. Palmer should continue as a boom-or-bust type option without much upside.

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Najee Harris Dec 15 9:20pm CT
Najee Harris

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris managed just 14 rushing yards on six carries and hauled in his only target for a seven-yard gain in a 27-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Although fantasy managers cannot be pleased with this performance, Harris' output would have been even worse had he been credited with a lost fumble on a dropped toss from quarterback Russell Wilson. This turnover, which occurred in Philadelphia territory, arguably cost the Steelers the game as they trailed by just one touchdown in the third quarter before coughing the ball up. Harris' lack of touches can mostly be attributed to the fact that Pittsburgh never led on the scoreboard and only possessed the ball twice in the second half. Unfortunately, Harris has another difficult matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16.

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Jake Ferguson Dec 15 9:20pm CT
Jake Ferguson

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson did not make much of an impact in his second game back since missing two games due to a concussion. Ferguson was targeted four times, catching two passes for 23 yards in the Week 15 win over Carolina. The third-year tight end just does not seem to have the same connection with quarterback Cooper Rush that he has with Dak Prescott (hamstring). Ferguson will continue to be a dart throw option moving forward, but still has not found the end zone in the 2024 campaign.

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Dalton Kincaid Dec 15 9:20pm CT
Dalton Kincaid

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid caught four passes for 53 yards in the team's 48-42 win against the Detroit Lions. The 25-year-old returned to action following a three-game absence due to a knee injury. He was heavily involved in the offense, tying wide receiver Khalil Shakir as the team's target leader (7). He also caught a pass in the endzone that was called back for a penalty. Despite seeing plenty of targets, Kincaid failed to reach double-digit PPR points. With just three games of more than 10 points in 11 opportunities, Kincaid's disappointing season continues.

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Jerry Jeudy Dec 15 9:20pm CT
Jerry Jeudy

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy caught 11 of his 14 targets for 108 yards in a 21-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. Jeudy easily led all Cleveland pass-catchers in targets, receptions, and receiving yards in the blowout loss to the Chiefs while notching the third 100-yard receiving game in his past five contests. The only concern here for fantasy managers rostering Jeudy is that the Browns benched Jameis Winston late in the game after his third interception and turned to second-year QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Head coach Kevin Stefanski would not say who would be his starting quarterback in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals but a switch to DTR would be a negative for the entire Cleveland passing game. Stay tuned.

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Jalen Tolbert Dec 15 9:20pm CT
Jalen Tolbert

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert hauled in his fifth touchdown of the season in the 30-14 win over Carolina. The third-year receiver was targeted twice, catching his lone pass in the end zone for 11 yards. Tolbert's usage has not been consistent with both Brandin Cooks and Jake Ferguson in the lineup, keeping him off the fantasy radar for the time being.

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Keon Coleman Dec 15 9:20pm CT
Keon Coleman

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman caught one pass for 64 yards in the team's 48-42 win over the Detroit Lions. The rookie only saw two targets in his first game since Week 9. His lone reception came on a deep completion after a Josh Allen scramble drill. Unfortunately, Coleman wasn't more involved, given the 559 offensive yards that Buffalo racked up. Just nine of Allen's 23 completions were to wide receivers as the coaching staff utilized several running backs and tight ends. With how Allen shares the love on offense, Coleman will be difficult to trust in Week 16 against the New England Patriots.

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Deshaun Watson Dec 15 9:13pm CT
Deshaun Watson

Dynasty | Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 22-of-27 passes for 288 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in a win over the Chargers. Dynasty Analysis: Tampa Bay blew the Chargers out, mostly because of Mayfield. In short, he's everythign the Browns honestly thought they had when they drafted him and nothing like the player they let go to get Deshaun Watson. Mayfield's play has honestly transformed two different franchises and he's been not only a QB1, but an elite one for most of the season. If you held on to him through the years, congratulations.

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Jalen McMillan Dec 15 9:13pm CT
Jalen McMillan

Dynasty | Bucs rookie wide receiver Jalen McMillan had five catches for 75 yards and one touchdown in a win against the Chargers. Dynasty Analysis: McMillan scored twice last week, then put up a solid performance this week for back-to-back stellar weeks. While he still has a long way to go, this is huge for his future as he'd been the forgotten man for most of the season. Chris Godwin and Mike Evans should again be the 1-2 punch for Tampa next year, but McMillan's dynasty value is quickly on the way up.

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Bucky Irving Dec 15 9:13pm CT
Bucky Irving

Dynasty | Bucs rookie running back Bucky Irving had 117 rushing yards, two catches and -4 receiving yards in a win against the Chargers. Dynasty Analysis: Irving is still in a time share with other backs for the Bucs, but one thing is certain at this point - he's the best running back they have. While some other rookies may be stealing some headlines, Irving's stock has soared all throughout the season. At this point, he looks like a first round rookie draft talent and has a very bright future. Congrats if you got him on the cheap.

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Mike Evans Dec 15 9:13pm CT
Mike Evans

Dynasty | Mike Evans had nine catches for 159 yards and two touchdowns in a win against the Chargers. Dynasty Analysis: Evans is just doing his thing and today was just another day at the office. Time will tell if he can reach 1,000 yards yet again but today was certainly a step in the right direction and puts him just under 800 on the year, despite him missing a month with an injury. Evans looks primed for another playoff push and his dynasty value should be secure.

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James Conner Dec 15 9:13pm CT
James Conner

Dynasty | Cardinals running back James Conner had 110 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a win against New England. Dynasty Analysis: While there have been a lot of running backs this year who have had more publicity than Conner, few have honestly been better. With 973 yards and seven touchdowns on the season, Conner should set career highs in just about every category over the next few weeks. He's been as steady as they come and with a nice new contract, he's a veteran running back worth investing in over the off-season.

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Quentin Johnston Dec 15 9:10pm CT
Quentin Johnston

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston made five catches and scored a touchdown in a Week 15 blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Johnston led the team with 10 targets and tied for the team lead with the five catches. He totaled 45 yards and scored his second quarter touchdown on a 13-yard pass from Justin Herbert. Johnston had several of his now-expected drops and caused Herbert to throw just his second interception of the season on a ball that he likely could and should have caught. He's a better fantasy receiver than a real life one, and as long as the Chargers keep feeding him passes, that should continue.

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Kendrick Bourne Dec 15 9:10pm CT
Kendrick Bourne

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne caught all three of his targets for 44 yards during Sunday's Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Most of Bourne's production came on one singular play: a 37-yard reception that set up the Patriots inside the red zone. Drake Maye and DeMario Douglas connected for a touchdown two plays later. Bourne, 29, has been impressive over his last four games, totaling 14 catches, 183 receiving yards, and one touchdown during that span. The veteran pass-catcher has emerged as one of Maye's favorite targets and might even be ahead of Douglas in the pecking order. He should be viewed as a mid-range WR4 option heading into Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills.

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Dorian Thompson-Robinson Dec 15 9:10pm CT
Dorian Thompson-Robinson

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson completed four of his nine passes for 18 yards and an interception while adding three carries for 16 yards in a 21-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. Thompson-Robinson replaced starter Jameis Winston after the latter's third interception of the contest but the second-year signal-caller wound up throwing an interception of his own with 1:26 left in the game. Head coach Kevin Stefanski was non-committal about who would be his starting quarterback for Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but it would be worth a waiver claim on DTR in deeper, superflex leagues in case the Browns opt to go with the youngster.

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CeeDee Lamb Dec 15 9:10pm CT
CeeDee Lamb

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb again led the team in all receiving metrics as the clear go-to receiver for quarterback Cooper Rush. Lamb was targeted 13 times, catching nine balls for 116 yards and a touchdown. He connected with Rush for the first score of the game, a 14-yard touchdown reception. The star receiver will again be a top option in Week 16 against Tampa Bay on Sunday Night Football.

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Khalil Shakir Dec 15 9:10pm CT
Khalil Shakir

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir caught six of his seven targets for 39 yards and one touchdown in the team's 48-42 win over the Detroit Lions. The Bills tallied 559 offensive yards and Josh Allen threw for 362, so Shakir's total was a bit disappointing. However, the slot receiver found the end zone on a three-yard flip coming across the formation to save his day. It's the second time Shakir has scored in as many weeks and his fourth this season. The 24-year-old will be in the flex conversation next week when the Bills host the New England Patriots.

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Hunter Henry Dec 15 9:10pm CT
Hunter Henry

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry caught all four of his targets for 25 yards during Sunday's Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Henry has been the most productive pass-catcher in the Patriots' offense, and while he did lead the team in receptions on Sunday, his yardage total was lower than expected. This was Henry's worst fantasy performance since Week 10 and just his second-worst showing since Drake Maye took over as the starting quarterback. He also finished with fewer fantasy points than Austin Hooper for the third time in New England's last five games. Fantasy managers should view Henry as a fringe top-12 fantasy option against the Buffalo Bills in Week 16, and he's no longer a must-start option.

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Brandin Cooks Dec 15 9:10pm CT
Brandin Cooks

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks was second on the team behind CeeDee Lamb in receiving yards in the 30-14 win over Carolina. Cooks was targeted five times, catching three passes for 34 yards. Cooks is not currently on the fantasy radar despite being second or third in the pecking order most weeks given how concentrated the Dallas offense is on Lamb and running back Rico Dowdle. The veteran should be rostered by Lamb managers as a handcuff over the final weeks of the season, but serves no further use in most formats at this time.

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