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Playoff-clinching scenarios for Bills, Chiefs and Lions

Wed Nov 27 11:39am ET
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Buffalo, Kansas City and Detroit have a chance to punch their playoff tickets in Week 13.

The Bills (9-2) have the least complicated scenario. They can clinch the AFC East by beating the San Francisco 49ers at home on Sunday night, paired with a loss Thursday night by the division rival Miami Dolphins (5-6) at Green Bay.

The Chiefs (10-1) can clinch a playoff berth with a victory on Friday against the Las Vegas Raiders plus one of three other outcomes: a Miami loss or tie on Thursday; a loss by the AFC West rival Denver Broncos (7-5) Monday against Cleveland; or a loss by the division rival Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) Sunday at Atlanta plus a Denver tie.

Two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City can also clinch with a tie against Las Vegas and a Miami loss.

The NFC North-leading Lions (10-1) have six potential pathways, each of them requiring a win on Thursday at home against the division rival Chicago Bears.

The Lions would also need a San Francisco loss or tie plus one of the following scenarios:

--Arizona loss or tie plus Seattle loss plus Tampa Bay loss or tie

--Arizona loss plus Seattle tie plus Tampa Bay loss or tie

--Arizona loss or tie plus Seattle loss plus Washington loss or tie plus Atlanta loss

--Arizona loss or tie plus Seattle loss plus Washington loss plus Atlanta tie

--Arizona loss plus Seattle tie plus Washington loss or tie plus Atlanta loss

--Arizona loss plus Seattle tie plus Washington loss plus Atlanta tie

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Player Notes
Marshon Lattimore Nov 27 12:20pm CT
Marshon Lattimore

Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), who has yet to make his team debut after being acquired in a trade with New Orleans, is on track to practice on Wednesday. It has been a long road for the four-time Pro Bowler, but Commanders head coach Dan Quinn told media that the team is "pumped to get him back on the field" ahead of Washington's Week 13 game against Tennessee. The Commanders have dropped three straight and fallen behind Philadelphia in the NFC East, but still find themselves within range of the playoffs. Lattimore's status for Sunday will be something to watch, especially with Washington off next week.

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Austin Ekeler Nov 27 12:00pm CT
Austin Ekeler

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) will miss the first practice of Week 13 preparation on Wednesday. Unsurprisingly, Ekeler will not be out there with the rest of the team on Wednesday after suffering a concussion late in the Week 12 loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. The 29-year-old has several more days to clear the league's concussion protocol, but as things stand now, fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting Ekeler to face the Tennessee Titans this Sunday. Brian Robinson Jr. (ankle) was also injured on Sunday, but he will practice on Wednesday. Jeremy McNichols was a popular waiver-wire pickup this week with both Robinson and Ekeler injured, as he'd be line to serve as the team's lead back if neither RB is active. Chris Rodriguez Jr. would also have a role if both B-Rob and Ekeler cannot go against the Titans.

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Keon Coleman Nov 27 11:50am CT
Keon Coleman

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) will put in a limited practice on Wednesday as the team comes out of their bye week. Coleman missed the team's last two games in Weeks 10 and 11 before Buffalo had their bye in Week 12. A return to a limited practice on Wednesday is a good sign for Coleman, but it's no guarantee that he'll return for a Sunday night showdown in Buffalo against the visiting San Francisco 49ers in Week 13. With Coleman sitting out the last two games, both veterans Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins were more involved in the passing attack behind Amari Cooper and Khalil Shakir. If Coleman gets cleared to play this weekend, he'll rejoin three-receiver sets next to Cooper and Shakir and be a nice red-zone weapon for quarterback Josh Allen. Coleman has 22 catches for 417 yards and three TDs on 36 targets in his first nine NFL games.

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Brian Robinson Jr. Nov 27 11:50am CT
Brian Robinson Jr.

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (ankle) will practice on Wednesday despite suffering an ankle injury in the Week 12 loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, according to head coach Dan Quinn. It's good news, and signs were pointing in this direction when the Commanders didn't sign either James Robinson or Boston Scott after working them out on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Austin Ekeler didn't practice on Wednesday after suffering a concussion late in Sunday's contest. The 25-year-old Robinson is still in wait-and-see mode for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans, but he looks more likely to suit up in Week 13 than Ekeler does right now. If B-Rob plays and Ekeler doesn't, he'll have clear RB2 upside for fantasy managers. Jeremy McNichols figures to be in line for an expanded role this weekend if one or both of Robinson and/or Ekeler don't play.

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Tommy DeVito Nov 27 11:40am CT
Tommy DeVito

Updating a previous report, New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito (forearm) is considered a long shot to be able to play on Thanksgiving on Thursday against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys after sitting out Wednesday's walkthrough practice, according to a source. It puts backup Drew Lock in line to start his first game of the year after the Giants waived Daniel Jones last Friday. DeVito is dealing with a right-forearm injury and is undergoing further evaluation. DeVito predictably fell flat leading the offense in the 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12, so if Lock is an improvement in Week 13 versus Dallas, he could take over the starting gig for the G-Men the rest of the way in 2024. The 28-year-old Lock completed his only pass attempt for three yards last Sunday against Tampa and will now be in play as a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues this week against Dallas.

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Dalton Kincaid Nov 27 11:40am CT
Dalton Kincaid

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) won't practice on Wednesday. Kincaid suffered a knee injury in the Week 10 win over the Indianapolis Colts and then didn't play in the Week 11 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Coming out of the Week 12 bye, it's not a good sign that Kincaid is still absent from practice, but the 25-year-old second-year TE still has two more days of practice this week. For now, though, he should be considered questionable to suit up in Week 13 against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. And if Kincaid is questionable on Friday's final injury report, it will mean fantasy managers might have to make a tough decision on him this week. If Kincaid misses a second straight game, Dawson Knox will have TE1 upside yet again. He caught four of a season-high six targets for 40 yards in Week 11 with Kincaid sidelined.

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Cedric Tillman Nov 27 11:20am CT
Cedric Tillman

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol but is improving. Tillman suffered a concussion in last Thursday night's upset win over the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. He has extra time to try and pass through the NFL's concussion protocol before the Monday night contest versus the Denver Broncos in Week 13, but Tillman should be considered iffy to play this week. The 24-year-old pass-catcher will eventually need clearance from an independent neurologist later this week to be allowed to play. With Amari Cooper no longer in town, Tillman has become a weekly flex option for fantasy managers. If he were to miss Monday's game in Denver, both Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore would become more intriguing, while Jaelon Darden would likely start in three-wide sets alongside them.

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Sam Darnold Nov 27 11:13am CT
Sam Darnold

Dynasty | The Vikings have signed quarterback Daniel Jones. Dynasty Analysis: The signing makes sense after Jones said he was looking to sign with a contender and not necessarily need a starting job. It's a solid signing for the Vikings, who have Sam Darnold at the helm but little behind him with JJ McCarthy out for the season. If Darnold was to get hurt, Jones would immediately become dynasty relevant again considering his supporting cast. This move is likely a temporary one and won't stop his dynasty value plunge, however.

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Tommy DeVito Nov 27 11:10am CT
Tommy DeVito

The New York Giants are listing quarterback Tommy Devito (forearm) as questionable for Thursday's Thanksgiving game against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys due to a right-forearm injury. DeVito wasn't even listed on the injury report on Monday before being limited in Tuesday's walkthrough. The 26-year-old made his first start of the year in the 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12 and predictably struggled to move the offense consistently. He went 21-for-31 for 189 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. DeVito probably won't be 100% if he plays, making him an even less attractive low-end QB2 option in superflex leagues. If DeVito is ruled out, Drew Lock would make his first start of the year. Either way, the Cowboys defense/special teams unit is certainly worth a play in Week 13 with questions surrounding New York's QB situation.

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Josh Downs Nov 27 11:10am CT
Josh Downs

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said wide receiver Josh Downs (shoulder) won't be ruled out for Week 13 against the New England Patriots at this time, but "it's gonna be tough" for him to be available this Sunday after injuring his right shoulder in the Week 12 loss to the Detroit Lions. The Colts listed the 23-year-old as week-to-week earlier this week, so fantasy managers would be wise to move him to their benches for the time being and see how much he's able to do in practice this week from Wednesday through Friday. Downs looked to be in quite a bit of pain on Sunday, but the good news is he was able to return late in the contest. Still, it sounds like he's fighting an uphill battle to play in Week 13. If Downs is ruled out, Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce and rookie Adonai Mitchell would start in three-wide sets for the Colts.

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Kalif Raymond Nov 27 10:30am CT
Kalif Raymond

The Detroit Lions have placed wide receiver Kalif Raymond (foot) on injured reserve, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Raymond suffered the injury last Sunday and could miss the minimum four games before returning in Week 17. At the very latest, Detroit expects to have him back for the NFL playoffs. The 30-year-old receiver has played in 11 games this season, catching 16 passes for 204 yards and three touchdowns. Fantasy managers can stay away from Raymond as long as both Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams remain healthy down the stretch.

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Trevor Lawrence Nov 27 10:30am CT
Trevor Lawrence

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) will practice on Wednesday and is expected to get the majority of first-team reps, head coach Doug Pederson told the media. Pederson noted that this development is an encouraging sign for Lawrence, who is trying to get healthy and return to the starting role in Week 13. Mac Jones has filled in for Lawrence over the last two games, completing just 60.7 percent of his passes for 249 yards, zero touchdowns, three interceptions, and one last fumble. Lawrence's results have not been terrific this year, but he's an upgrade over Jones and would give the Jaguars a better chance against the Houston Texans in Sunday's divisional battle.

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Braelon Allen Nov 27 10:20am CT
Braelon Allen

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen could make his first career NFL start if Breece Hall (knee) is unable to play against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13. Hall has been dealing with soreness for nearly two weeks. He won't practice Wednesday, and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich was non-committal on his status for Sunday. If Hall doesn't suit up, Allen would immediately step into a role that allows him to earn north of 15 touches against a softer Seahawks run defense. That's a significant upgrade over his current role, which only affords him 5.6 carries, 20.8 rushing yards, and 0.3 touchdowns per game. Allen would rank as a low-end fantasy RB2 if he were to start Sunday.

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Aaron Rodgers Nov 27 10:10am CT
Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will remain the starter as long as he stays healthy, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich confirmed Wednesday. There had previously been some chatter about a potential benching after it was reported that owner Woody Johnson proposed starting Tyrod Taylor over Rodgers. However, Ulbrich has now confirmed that the job belongs to Rodgers, barring an injury. The topic of health is an interesting one given recent rumors that Rodgers refused to undergo medical scans and was a candidate for injured reserve. Nevertheless, Ulbrich cleared the air Wednesday, saying Rodgers is healthier than he has been in several weeks. The veteran quarterback ranks as the overall QB19 in fantasy football this season, completing 241 passes for 2,442 yards, 17 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He'll rank as a high-end fantasy QB2 heading into a somewhat favorable matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

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Jordan Travis Nov 27 10:10am CT
Jordan Travis

New York Jets quarterback Jordan Travis (ankle) has experienced some setbacks and is not expected to be activated from the non-football injury list before the end of the 2024 NFL season, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Wednesday. Travis suffered the injury while competing at Florida State University last season, and he was placed on the NFI list near the end of training camp. Ulbrich noted that he checks in with Travis daily, and even though his recovery isn't going as expected, the Jets' coach loves the young quarterback's work ethic and believes he can still be an impact player. Fantasy managers will likely have to wait until next year before getting a glimpse of Travis in a Jets uniform. In the meantime, New York's quarterback room will continue to feature veterans Aaron Rodgers and Tyrod Taylor.

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Breece Hall Nov 27 10:00am CT
Breece Hall

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) will not practice on Wednesday. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said that Hall is still dealing with soreness after he tweaked his knee back in Week 11 against the Indianapolis Colts. Ulbrich is "still hopeful" that Hall will suit up this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, but he acknowledges that the Jets are in the wait-and-see phase with their star running back. Not only has Hall been productive this year, but he has also been steadily available, suiting up for all 11 games so far and playing at least 69 percent of offensive snaps in every contest. If active this week, Hall would rank as a mid-range RB1 versus the Seahawks' relatively soft defense. If he can't play, rookie Braelon Allen would step up as the Jets' top running back, ranking as a low-end fantasy RB2.

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Daniel Jones Nov 27 9:40am CT
Daniel Jones

Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. The former No. 6 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft lands with Kevin O'Connell following his abrupt release from New York. Jones will have the chance to sit behind Sam Darnold in hopes of regaining a starting job in the near future. Jones started 69 games for the Giants, racking up a 24-44-1 record behind 14,582 passing yards, 70 passing touchdowns, and 47 interceptions. He rushed for 2,179 yards and 15 scores. The 27-year-old is not on the fantasy football radar for now, but he's worth stashing in deep Superflex or two-QB leagues. If Darnold were to miss time, Jones would enter an offense with stud pass-catchers, and he still has a little bit of juice as a runner.

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Daniel Jones Nov 27 8:30am CT
Daniel Jones

Free agent quarterback Daniel Jones has zeroed in on a "leading" choice and will reveal his intended signing destination to NFL teams on Wednesday, according to insider Josina Anderson, citing a high-ranking league official. It sounds like Jones will share the news of his signing within league circles today, and it's hard to imagine that news stays private for long. We've previously seen him linked to the Ravens and Vikings as he would reportedly prefer to be a backup quarterback with a contender. However, Anderson notes that the Raiders are still interested after Gardner Minshew II broke his collarbone last Sunday.

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J.K. Dobbins Nov 27 8:20am CT
J.K. Dobbins

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) has been diagnosed with a knee sprain, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He has been ruled out for Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons and could miss additional time, too. It's crushing news for the veteran running back who was in the midst of a potential Comeback Player of the Year campaign. Numerous injuries held Dobbins to just nine games over the three previous seasons, and he was already at 11 games played when he picked up his latest injury on Monday night. The 25-year-old has been a fringe top-12 fantasy running back this season and will return to the starting role once he's healthy again. In the meantime, Gus Edwards will step up as the leader within Los Angeles' backfield.

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Charles Omenihu Nov 26 9:30pm CT
Charles Omenihu

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee) was listed as a full participant in the team's first practice of the week on Tuesday. The Chiefs opened Omenihu's 21-day practice window to return from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Nov. 13, so he's been practicing for a bit, but Tuesday was his first full session. The 27-year-old suffered a torn ACL in his knee in the AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens earlier in 2024 but could be poised to make his season debut on Friday against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Before suffering the serious injury in last year's postseason, Omenihu had a career-high seven sacks in 11 games, so this is a pretty significant addition to KC's defensive line the rest of the way in 2024. The Chiefs defense will be a must-start fantasy unit against the two-win Raiders this week.

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