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Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders carted off field

Sun Nov 24 3:02pm ET
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Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was taken to a hospital to be evaluated for a concussion following an injury late in the first half of Sunday's home game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

As Sanders was tackled near the sideline after a 10-yard reception, he was flipped upside down and landed directly on the top of his helmet. After receiving attention from the team's medical staff, he was strapped to a backboard and taken off the field on a cart with 40 seconds remaining in the half.

On the CBS broadcast following halftime, Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Sanders had movement in all his extremities, while extreme precaution was taken because of back tightness. CBS later reported he had a concussion.

The 21-year-old rookie out of Texas had a team-leading three receptions for the Panthers at the half for 49 yards. In 11 games this season, Sanders has 29 receptions for 302 yards and a touchdown.

Sanders was a fourth-round selection in the NFL draft in April.

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Ezekiel Elliott Nov 24 6:13pm CT
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Dynasty | Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle had 86 rushing yards, three catches and 12 receiving yards in a win against Washington. Dynasty Analysis: Most importantly, Dowdle had 22 touches compared to just three for Ezekiel Elliott. It seems Dallas is finally ready to let Dowdle be the primary running back, but that may not mean much moving forward since the Cowboys are mired in a miserable season. Still, Dowdle could be a good flex player or RB2 moving forward should they continue to feature him. Unfortunately, his dynasty value likely won't rise much this year unless he really dominates over the next couple of months since it seems Dallas will likely replace him next season.

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Jayden Daniels Nov 24 6:13pm CT
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Dynasty | Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 25-of-38 passes for 275 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, while adding 74 rushing yards and another score in a loss to Dallas. Dynasty Analysis: The Commanders have lost three in a row after winning seven-of-eight games this season, but Daniels is far from the one to blame. He continues to make plays through the air and on the ground and looks the part of a QB1 long-term. While the losses are a concern, they've done nothing to move the needle in terms of his dynasty value. He remains an elite-level hold at the quarterback position in dynasty leagues.

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Sean Tucker Nov 24 6:13pm CT
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Dynasty | Bucs running back Bucky Irving had 87 rushing yards, six catches, 64 receiving yards and one touchdown in a win against the Giants. Dynasty Analysis: Tampa Bay has a three-headed monster in the backfield with Irving, Rachaad White, and Sean Tucker, but it's hard to look at that and say any of them have a higher dynasty ceiling than Irving, who was flat-out dominant today. While his weekly value may have some volatility to it, Irving looks the part and is steadily rising up the dynasty rankings. He's a player worth attempting to acquire as the trade deadline approaches in many leagues.

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Tua Tagovailoa Nov 24 6:13pm CT
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Dynasty | Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa completed 29-of-40 passes for 317 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions in an easy win against New England. Dynasty Analysis: It's really pretty simple here, When Tua is healthy, he's a QB1 who can post monster games every week. However, he's also perhaps one head injury away from never playing again. It's a nightmare for dynasty managers, but it's clear Tua is simply going to be a high-risk hold for anyone who has him on their roster. His dynasty value is likely capped out based on his health, but dynasty managers should ride the hot hand here as it looks like the Dolphins offense is starting to click again.

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Tua Tagovailoa Nov 24 6:13pm CT
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Dynasty | Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle had eight catches for 144 yards and a touchdown in a win against New England. Dynasty Analysis: Waddle recorded five catches for 109 yards in the opener, then proceeded to post nine straight games with single-digit fantasy production, which is shocking based on his level of talent and history of production. While some of that is clearly because of Tua Tagovailoa missing time, Waddle has looked lost all year, This could be the start of a second half breakout, but Waddle's dynasty managers will need to see more before trusting him in lineups. His dynasty value plunge should stop for the week, however.

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Jonnu Smith Nov 24 6:13pm CT
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Kalif Raymond Nov 24 6:10pm CT
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (foot) was held without a catch in Sunday's win over the Colts. That type of showing from the 30-year-old isn't surprising. But there is still concern after he exited the contest and didn't return because of a foot injury. While there hasn't been much more information released since Raymond's premature departure, head coach Dan Campbell indicated the wideout's injury is "a little more serious" than the other Lions' players who exited in Week 12. There should be an update soon. However, there's a chance Raymond won't be on the field for Thursday's meeting with NFC North showdown with the Bears.

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Josh Jacobs Nov 24 6:00pm CT
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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (cramping) returned to Sunday's matchup against the 49ers. Jacobs has had a stellar showing in Week 12, accumulating 99 yards and two scores off 22 touches. Fortunately, there wasn't much concern regarding his return for this one after he exited due to cramping. However, with the Packers up by two scores heading toward the middle of the fourth quarter, Jacobs may not see much work for the remainder of the contest.

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Romeo Doubs Nov 24 5:50pm CT
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (concussion) won't return to Sunday's matchup against the 49ers. The wideout was leading the way on the receiving end before going down with a concussion, so he'll finish the day with three catches for 54 yards. With that said, the Packers have a quick turnaround before meeting the Dolphins on Thanksgiving, meaning Doubts may not have enough time to get healthy. But until he's back on the field, Christian Watson and Jayden Reed will likely be the favorite targets of Jordan Love.

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Josh Jacobs Nov 24 5:50pm CT
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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (cramping) is questionable to return to Sunday's meeting with the 49ers. The veteran has had a monster showing in Week 12, amassing 99 yards and two touchdowns off 22 carries. Fortunately, it doesn't appear as if things are serious, so there's a chance he'll return. But with the Packers up in the contest, he may not be needed for the rest of the day, which would open the door for Emanuel Wilson to get more work.

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Anthony Richardson Nov 24 5:30pm CT
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson reverted to his inefficient ways on Sunday in a 24-6 loss to the Lions. A week after completing 66.7% of his passes and accounting for three touchdowns (one pass, two rush), the 22-year-old completed just 11 of 28 pass attempts (39.3%) for 172 yards and no TDs. He added 10 rushes for 61 yards, but no scores there either. On the bright side, the second-year pro did not turn the ball over at all. It's the third time in his last four starts that he's failed to complete more than 11 passes or surpass 175 yards, and the former first-round draft pick has thrown just two TD passes during that time, so managers are relying on rushing TDs which makes him a risky play from week-to-week. Week 13 brings a matchup with the Patriots who just allowed Tua Tagovailoa to shred them for 317 yards and four TDs, but it's hard to envision Richardson having that kind of success.

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Bryce Young Nov 24 5:20pm CT
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young had 263 yards and a touchdown off 21-for-35 passing in Sunday's three-point loss to the Chiefs. He added three carries for 20 yards. The signal-caller has had his share of struggles throughout the 2024-25 campaign. However, Young arguably had his best showing of the season. Head coach Dave Canales remained adamant Young would remain starting for the Week 13 NFC South meeting with the Bucs. Unfortunately, he'll need a few more acceptable performances before fantasy managers consider him a starting option.

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Jaleel McLaughlin Nov 24 5:20pm CT
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Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (knee) returned to Sunday's meeting with the Raiders. He exited in the first quarter because of a knee injury. Fortunately, it doesn't appear it was anything serious. With that in mind, his return should mean less work for Javonte Williams and Audric Estime, although his presence shouldn't jeopardize the duo's workload much.

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Tony Pollard Nov 24 5:13pm CT
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Will Levis Nov 24 5:13pm CT
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Cooper Rush Nov 24 5:13pm CT
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