Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (ankle) was diagnosed with a lateral ankle sprain following Sunday's Week 13 win over the New Orleans Saints, head coach Sean McVay told members of the media, including The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue. McVay expects Stafford to be okay, and he does not anticipate the quarterback's practice or game status will be affected. The veteran signal-caller hasn't played a full 17-game season since 2021, but he's trending that way in 2024 with 12 starts over 12 games. The 36-year-old has remained a solid mid-range QB2 option in fantasy football, all while supporting the fantasy value of teammates Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, and Kyren Williams. Stafford himself has eight touchdowns and zero interceptions over his last three games, ranking as the overall QB8 in fantasy football during that span. He has low-end streaming appeal heading into Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (hand) is expected to be available for the Week 14 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, according to head coach Sean McVay. Robinson suffered a minor hand injury during Sunday's win over the New Orleans Saints, but appears to be fine going forward. He hauled in two receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. Robinson has taken a backseat in the offense with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua healthy right now. That being said, Robinson is a boom-or-bust flex option heading into this tough matchup with Buffalo.

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Green Bay Packers defensive back Jaire Alexander (knee) was able to get through a limited practice session on Monday. That is good news considering Alexander has missed three of the last four games due to a partial torn PCL. Alexander will need to continue practicing through the rest of the week in order to have a chance at suiting up for Thursday's game against the Detroit Lions. The return of the All-Pro defensive back would be a huge boost for this defense for this Week 14 matchup.

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Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (ankle) is expected to make his return to the field for the Week 14 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Oliver has missed each of the last two games, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said that Oliver should return this weekend. The expectation is that Oliver is going to take a backseat with T.J. Hockenson back in the mix again. Before going down, Oliver was posting a few decent performances, but is unlikely to carry reliable streaming value with Hockenson healthy again.

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Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) is unlikely to take the field for the Week 14 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. On Monday, head coach Sean McVay said Higbee's chances of suiting up were less than likely for Sunday's game. Fantasy managers patiently waiting for Higbee's season debut are going to have to wait at least one more week. Higbee continues recovering from an ACL and MCL tear that he suffered in January. Colby Parkinson figures to continue being the primary tight end for this offense, but he hasn't done much on the field this season to warrant starting him in fantasy formats.

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Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez has been signed to the active roster on Monday. Gonzalez has been elevated three of the last four games with Austin Seibert (groin) banged up. Seibert has been placed on the injured reserve and won't be eligible to return until Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys. That being said, Gonzalez appears to be in line to be the primary kicker for a few more games. Gonzalez was 6-for-6 on extra point attempts, but missed both his field goals during the win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Despite a bit of a struggle, head coach Dan Quinn said that the team is pleased with what they've seen from Gonzalez over this last month. The 29-year-old will now head into a bye in Week 14.

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Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on Monday that it's "probably a long shot" for defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) to play next Monday night in Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but it's also "not out of the question." "I certainly expect to see him sooner than later," Jones said. Head coach Mike McCarthy said last Friday that Lawrence is getting close to a return to practice, but that doesn't mean he'll be ready to go next Monday. The 32-year-old pass-rusher has been on Injured Reserve for the last eight games after suffering a right mid-foot sprain in the Week 4 win over the division-rival New York Giants. Even if Lawrence is activated and plays in Week 14, the Cowboys will most likely ease him back into action and put him on some sort of snap count, making him avoidable in IDP fantasy leagues.

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The New York Giants placed defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (elbow) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Monday. Lawrence won't be able to make it back for the Giants' final five games of the season after suffering a dislocated elbow in last Thursday's Thanksgiving Day loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. It's a serious blow for New York's pass-rushing unit, as the 27-year-old had recorded a career-high and team-high nine sacks in his first 12 starts after making the Pro Bowl each of the last two seasons with the team. It's also a big loss for fantasy managers in IDP leagues, as Lawrence was entering Week 14 action as the No. 9 overall defensive lineman in overall fantasy points. Lawrence's play on the interior of New York's defensive line had been one of the few bright spots for a 2-10 Giants squad in 2024.

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (calf) is included on the Week 14 injury report and was listed as a limited practice participant on Monday with a calf injury. Jacobs' calf injury is worth watching, but as long as he doesn't suffer any sort of setback on Tuesday or Wednesday, he should be ready to roll for a second straight Thursday contest, this time against the division-rival Detroit Lions. The 26-year-old former Raiders back has a streak of five straight games with 100-plus yards from scrimmage, so he should remain in all starting fantasy lineups despite an upcoming unfriendly matchup on the road in a hostile environment. In the last five games, Jacobs has 590 scrimmage yards and seven rushing scores on 112 touches. In the first meeting against the Lions on Nov. 3, Jacobs had 13 carries for 95 yards and caught two passes for 13 additional yards.

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The New York Giants placed rookie tight end Theo Johnson (foot) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Monday. Johnson was injured in the Thanksgiving Day loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys last Thursday but caught all five of his targets for a season-high 54 yards before leaving. It's a tough break for Johnson, as he was just starting to see a much bigger role in the passing game in recent weeks. The 23-year-old fourth-round selection out of Penn State will finish his first year in the NFL with 29 receptions on 43 targets for 331 yards and a touchdown in 12 games played. Johnson is an interesting dynasty/keeper asset if the Giants can figure out their QB situation sooner than later. For the rest of the 2024 campaign, Daniel Bellinger should serve as New York's top pass-catching TE, although it may not result in much fantasy relevance.

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that wide receiver Rashod Bateman (knee) has a sore knee and is getting treatment after getting injured in the Week 13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. "It's not a long-term thing," Harbaugh said. Bateman avoided a serious injury on Sunday, and with the Ravens going on bye this week, it sounds as though the 25-year-old will have a good shot at returning for a Week 15 tilt against the New York Giants. He played only 18 snaps on offense on Sunday before getting injured and wasn't targeted at all. Surprisingly, neither Nelson Agholor or Diontae Johnson finished with a catch -- Johnson didn't even play an offensive snap -- after Bateman got hurt. In the event that Bateman isn't available coming out of the bye week, tight ends Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely could benefit the most in the receiving pecking order behind top wideout Zay Flowers.

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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey (knee) is "working through a couple things" and that the team will evaluate him as the week progresses. "We'll see," Harbaugh said when asked about the possibility of McConkey practicing in preparation for the Week 14 contest on the road on Sunday night versus the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. The 23-year-old impressive second-rounder put up nine catches for 117 yards on 12 targets in Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons, but he was injured late in the game and didn't return. McConkey's Week 14 status is now up in the air, and with the game being on Sunday night, it could make decisions very difficult for those that have McConkey rostered. The Georgia product has been a must-start in fantasy, but if he's out against KC, the Chargers will need Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer and DJ Chark to step up.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson didn't play a single offensive snap in the Week 13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, and it doesn't sound like the Ravens are in any kind of a rush to make him a part of their offense anytime soon. "At this time, I'm going to have to wait. There are moving parts we're going to have to figure out and explore," head coach John Harbaugh said. Since joining the Ravens via trade from the Carolina Panthers, Johnson has one catch for a six-yard gain in five games played. The 28-year-old played 30% of the offensive snaps in his debut in the Week 9 win over the Denver Broncos, but he hasn't played more than 18% of the snaps since then and didn't see the field at all this past Sunday. Until further notice, Johnson is well off the fantasy radar while being behind Zay Flowers, Nelson Agholor, Rashod Bateman and Tylan Wallace on the depth chart.

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With both San Francisco 49ers running backs Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) landing on Injured Reserve on Monday, rookie Isaac Guerendo is now in line for lead-back duties heading into a Week 14 matchup against the visiting Chicago Bears this Sunday. McCaffrey and Mason won't be eligible to return until the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals, so they are effectively off the fantasy radar for the rest of the way in single-year leagues with championship matchups typically coming in Week 17. The 24-year-old Guerendo has a healthy 5.9 yards per carry on his 42 rushing attempts in his first year in the NFL while adding five receptions for 19 yards. Fantasy managers may not want to expect him to be that efficient moving forward in a lead-back role, but he should at least have weekly RB2 upside with a huge volume increase.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds (hand) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday night's contest against the visiting Cleveland Browns and he will remain on Injured Reserve head into next week's bye. Reynolds' 21-day activation window closes on Wednesday, though, so if the Broncos have visions of him contributing again this year, they must activate him from IR before that date. He has not played since Week 5 due to a hand injury that required surgery, and he also suffered gunshot wounds during an off-the-field incident. At the time of his injury, the 29-year-old was an untrustworthy WR4/5 in deeper fantasy leagues as a distant No. 2 behind Courtland Sutton. Since the injury, rookies Devaughn Vele and Troy Franklin and Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Marvin Mims Jr. have stepped up, so a limited role in the passing game should be expected for Reynold when/if he returns in 2024.

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Detroit Lions defensive linemen Josh Paschal (knee), Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring) and DJ Reader (shoulder) all missed the team's first practice of the week on Monday. In addition, offensive tackle Taylor Decker (knee) was unable to practice, although cornerback Carlton Davis (knee) was able to practice after missing last Thursday's win over the division-rival Chicago Bears. The Lions have already lost All-Pro pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson (leg) for the remainder of the season and also placed linebacker Alex Anzalone (forearm) on Injured Reserve recently. Last Thursday's Thanksgiving game saw more injuries to their thinning defensive line. All three defensive linemen are in danger of missing this Thursday's contest against the division-rival Green Bay Packers, and their pass rush could be in an issue in postseason play.

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The Los Angeles Rams claimed former Washington Commanders first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes Jr. off waivers on Monday, according to a source. Forbes did not live up to his draft status with the Commanders after being the 16th overall pick out of Mississippi State in 2023. The 23-year-old cornerback saw action in 20 games (seven starts) in Washington and had 45 tackles (37 solo), two interceptions and 12 pass breakups. The Rams will be hoping to coach Forbes up to make him better in coverage as depth for their secondary moving forward. Forbes was waived by the Commanders on Nov. 30 but has quickly latched on with a new organization as he continues his NFL career. If he can shore up his coverage issues, Forbes could resurface on the IDP fantasy radar.

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore (hamstring) is dealing with a low-grade, left-hamstring injury and is being evaluated after getting hurt in the Week 13 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said he doesn't think Gilmore's injury is a long-term one. It's good news for Gilmore and the Vikings' defense, but it doesn't mean he'll be available to play this coming Sunday against the visiting Atlanta Falcons. The 34-year-old veteran's availability for Week 14 action will all come down to how much he's able to do in practice this week as the club prepares to take on Atlanta. Minnesota's secondary will be much more vulnerable if the five-time Pro Bowler isn't available. In his first season with the Vikings in 2024, Gilmore has recorded 47 tackles (32 solo), an interception and seven pass breakups in 12 starts.

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The Cincinnati Bengals waived wide receiver Trenton Irwin on Monday. The move comes a day after Irwin was a healthy inactive for the team's Week 13 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to a limited role on offense this year with rookie Jermaine Burton now around, the 28-year-old Irwin has seen fewer punt-return duties on special teams as well. Irwin had only been active in seven games for the Bengals in his sixth year with the team and had caught three of 10 targets for 15 yards before being let go. He'll now try to latch on with another organization for the remainder of the season and will be unlikely to have a significant role if he makes it back onto a 53-man active roster. In his five-plus seasons in the NFL with the Bengals, Irwin has put up 46 catches for 601 yards and five touchdowns in 41 regular-season games (nine starts).

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) is dealing with a PCL injury after getting hurt in the Sunday night loss to the Buffalo Bills and is facing a six-week recovery, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. McCaffrey was officially placed on Injured Reserve on Monday, and he will miss at least the rest of the regular season. The Niners have work to do just to get into the postseason, so we've most likely seen the last of CMC in 2024. In addition to McCaffrey, Jordan Mason (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain on Sunday night and will miss at least the next four games. It means that rookie Isaac Guerendo should become San Fran's top back moving forward, making him a priority waiver-wire addition this week. It was a disastrous 2024 campaign for the 28-year-old McCaffrey after winning Offensive Player of the Year in 2023. He finishes with 50 carries for 202 yards and no TDs in four games.

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