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Jason Kelce gets ESPN late-night show

Fri Nov 22 9:52am ET
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Move over Jimmy Kimmel. Jason Kelce is taking to late-night TV starting in January, but viewers will need to stay up past midnight to see his new show.

ESPN plans to tape the live-audience studio show, "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce," on Fridays starting Jan. 3 through the end of the NFL playoffs -- a five-week stretch that would serve as a test run for the retired All-Pro center and big brother to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

The first four episodes will air at 1 a.m. ET starting Jan. 4 and re-air on ESPN2 and Kelce's YouTube channels.

"I loved late-night shows, I've always loved them. I remember sleepovers watching Conan O'Brien with my friends. We're going to have a bunch of guys up there -- legends of the game, friends that I played with, coaches, celebrities," Jason Kelce said Thursday night on an appearance with Kimmel.

Jason Kelce, 37, joined "Monday Night Countdown" on ESPN at the start of this season.

The show will be recorded in Philadelphia at Union Transfer with live music.

NFL Films' first full-length film, "They Call It Pro Football," had deep Philly roots. Philadelphia TV personality John Facenda became the voice of NFL Films and narrated that film, from which the title of Jason Kelce's new show was created.

The Kelce brothers share a popular podcast and YouTube channels. Jason Kelce is not playing in the NFL for the first time since being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 draft. The six-time All-Pro started all 193 games he played in the NFL.

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Hot Plays, Fades and Sleepers: Week 12

Player Notes
Kayshon Boutte Nov 22 9:30am CT
Kayshon Boutte

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte hasn't quite cracked the top 40 fantasy options since Week 6, but he has been one of the more consistent pass-catchers over the last four weeks. During his most recent four-game stretch, Boutte has six targets in every contest, totaling 13 catches, 144 yards, and zero touchdowns. When he last faced Miami in Week 5, he caught two passes for 34 yards. The second-year receiver out of LSU is widely regarded as a deep-threat receiver, boasting a low floor and high ceiling. Miami has allowed the fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this year, but that number is likely skewed from the four-game stretch for which Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined; during that span, opponents adopted a run-heavy approach against the Dolphins and did not have to develop an overly aggressive passing attack. This Miami team allowed Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp to combine for 16 catches and 178 yards just two weeks ago. Boutte isn't on the same level as either Rams receiver, nor does he play the same role, but the bottom line is that the Dolphins have shown they aren't going to shut down every pass-catcher they face. Boutte checks in as a low-end WR4 in deeper formats, such as 14-team leagues.

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Rhamondre Stevenson Nov 22 9:20am CT
Rhamondre Stevenson

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has posted mixed results this season, ranking inside among the top 10 fantasy running backs in half of his games but also turning in three performances outside the top 40. Stevenson has struggled with efficiency this year, tallying a career-low 3.8 yards per carry. On the other hand, he has developed a nose for the end zone, posting a career-high seven touchdowns through just 10 contests. In addition to his touchdown tally so far, Stevenson's previous matchup against Miami resulted in an overall RB5 finish; he rushed for 89 yards, caught four passes, and scored a touchdown in his last time facing the Dolphins. Miami has been strong against the pass, but they're softer against the run, surrendering the 10th-most fantasy points and fifth-most total touchdowns to opposing running backs. The 26-year-old has a good chance to find the end zone, and he boasts legitimate top-12 upside once again.

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Kendrick Bourne Nov 22 9:20am CT
Kendrick Bourne

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has emerged out of nowhere as a potential WR3/FLEX option in fantasy football ahead of this week's game against the Miami Dolphins. He didn't step foot on the field in Week 10, but last Sunday, he played nearly half of the offensive snaps and finished with five catches, 80 yards, and a touchdown. It's unclear which version of Bourne we'll get this week, but it seems likely that he has earned even more opportunities after last week's strong showing. Miami has allowed the fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this year, but that number is likely skewed from the four-game stretch for which Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined; during that span, opponents adopted a run-heavy approach against the Dolphins and did not have to develop an overly aggressive passing attack. This Miami team allowed Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp to combine for 16 catches and 178 yards just two weeks ago. Bourne isn't on the same level as either Rams receiver, but the bottom line is that the Dolphins have shown they aren't going to shut down every pass-catcher they face. Bourne is a viable WR3/FLEX option in fantasy leagues with at least 14 teams.

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Demario Douglas Nov 22 9:20am CT
Demario Douglas

New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas remains a viable fantasy football option for Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins. Douglas has maintained a steady role on offense lately, bringing his season totals to 43 catches, 415 yards, and one touchdown. He's on pace to break the statistical marks from his rookie campaign last year, both on a full-season and per-game basis. In addition to Douglas' year-long productivity, he also played quite well in his last matchup against the Dolphins back in Week 5. During that meeting, Douglas turned in one of his better performances of the season, catching six of nine targets for 59 yards. Miami has allowed the fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this year, but that number is likely skewed from the four-game stretch for which Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined; during that span, opponents adopted a run-heavy approach against the Dolphins and did not have to develop an overly aggressive passing attack. This Miami team allowed Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp to combine for 16 catches and 178 yards just two weeks ago. Douglas isn't on the same level as either Rams receiver, but the bottom line is that the Dolphins have shown they aren't going to shut down every pass-catcher they face (including Douglas when they faced him back on October 6.) Douglas is a viable WR3/FLEX option in fantasy leagues with at least 12 teams.

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Drake Maye Nov 22 9:00am CT
Drake Maye

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye remains a low-end QB1 option heading into Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins. Outside of an elevated turnover rate, Maye has been everything the Patriots hoped he would be so far. The No. 3 overall pick has been a top-14 fantasy quarterback in three of his six starts, and he has finished within the top 18 in each of the five games that he's played in full. He threw for a career-high 282 yards and two touchdowns last week, and he has continued to produce solid rushing production in each of his appearances so far. This week, he faces the Dolphins, who have statistically fared well against opposing quarterbacks this year, but some of those numbers are skewed from when Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined and opposing teams were able to adopt a run-heavy approach against Miami. Between Weeks 9 and 10, they surrendered a total of 528 passing yards and three touchdowns to opposing signal-callers. If Maye can exceed 250 yards and tally a couple of scores, he'll crack the top 12 for fantasy quarterbacks.

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Robert Beal Jr. Nov 22 8:30am CT
Robert Beal Jr.

San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa (hip/oblique) was unable to practice on Thursday and his status for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers is in serious doubt. Mike Garafalo of NFL Network says that Bosa is "questionable at best" after he was re-injured during their matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. He's played in all 10 games for the 49ers so far this year and has notched 7.0 sacks which leads the defense. If he's unable to suit up, that would leave Robert Beal Jr. as the next man up.

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David Njoku Nov 22 5:00am CT
David Njoku

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught one of his five targets for nine yards and added a two-point conversion in a 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12's Thursday night game. Njoku was held in check on a cold, snowy evening in Cleveland despite tying for second on the team with his five targets. It could have been a better game for Njoku, who got wide open but dropped an easy touchdown pass in the end zone in the second half, although the Browns were able to bounce back and get a short Jameis Winston rushing touchdown on the ensuing play. Njoku will remain locked in as a TE1 in fantasy heading into a Week 13 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

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Dustin Hopkins Nov 22 5:00am CT
Dustin Hopkins

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins made his lone field-goal attempt and added an extra point in a 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12's Thursday night game. It was a cold, snowy evening in Cleveland, so conditions for the kickers of both teams were not ideal. That led to Cleveland going for it on fourth down several times in field-goal range throughout the game, thus cutting into Hopkins' workload. Hopkins has now hit 15 of his 21 field-goal attempts through 10 games this season. He will now prepare to take on the Denver Broncos in Week 13.

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Myles Garrett Nov 22 5:00am CT
Myles Garrett

The Cleveland Browns defense allowed 19 points while notching four sacks and forcing one turnover in a 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12's Thursday night game. The Browns defense played inspired football against their division rivals on a snowy, cold evening in Cleveland. They were led by Myles Garrett, who had three sacks and forced a fumble in the close win. The Browns will look to stay hot in Week 13's Monday night game against a hot Denver Broncos offense.

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Jerry Jeudy Nov 22 4:50am CT
Jerry Jeudy

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy caught all six of his targets for 85 yards in a 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12's Thursday night game. Jeudy led the Browns in all receiving categories on a cold, snowy evening in Cleveland where passing yards were hard to come by. The veteran receiver came up big in the close win, making several clutch catches to keep the chains moving including a big 15-yard catch on third-and-six in the fourth quarter that set up Nick Chubb for the game-winning touchdown run. Jeudy has been on fire of late, having caught at least five passes while reaching at least 73 receiving yards in five straight games. He will be a WR3 in fantasy in a tough matchup against the Denver Broncos in Week 13.

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Elijah Moore Nov 22 4:50am CT
Elijah Moore

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore caught three of his five targets for 21 yards in a 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12's Thursday night game. Moore was quiet on a cold, snowy evening in Cleveland as he finished just fifth on the team in receiving. Cleveland went with a very run-centric game plan due to the weather, which cut into Moore's production just a week after he went for 66 yards and a touchdown. Moore will remain a decent flex option in fantasy most weeks, although a difficult matchup against the Denver Broncos awaits him in Week 13.

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Nick Chubb Nov 22 4:40am CT
Nick Chubb

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb carried the ball 20 times for 59 yards and two touchdowns while adding a one-yard reception in a 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12's Thursday night game. Chubb's performance was the story of the game on a cold, snowy evening in Cleveland. He provided a spark for the Browns with short touchdown runs in the second and fourth quarters, with the second TD being the game-winning score for Cleveland. Chubb has now scored three touchdowns and rushed for 222 yards across five games this season. He will be a high-end RB3 in Week 13's Monday night game against the Denver Broncos.

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Jerome Ford Nov 22 4:40am CT
Jerome Ford

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford carried the ball four times for 19 yards and added an eight-yard catch on his lone target in a 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12's Thursday night game. Ford was not a focal point of the offense on a cold, snowy day in Cleveland where the Browns leaned on Nick Chubb to grind out tough yards in the close win. The Browns appear content to let Chubb see the majority of the work on the offense while Ford mixes in on passing downs. Ford does not need to remain rostered in fantasy heading into a Week 13 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

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Jameis Winston Nov 22 4:30am CT
Jameis Winston

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston completed 18 of his 27 passes for 219 yards and an interception while adding three carries for seven yards, a touchdown, and a lost fumble in a 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12's Thursday night game. It was a cold, snowy day in Cleveland, which dampened the Browns' passing attack as they leaned on the running game for all three of their touchdowns. Winston did have a short touchdown pass dropped by David Njoku in the second half as several receivers had difficulty squeezing the ball in the cold conditions. Settling in as a boom/bust QB2 in fantasy, Winston will now have extra time to prepare to take on the Denver Broncos in Week 13's Monday night game.

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Kevin Stefanski Nov 22 12:00am CT
Kevin Stefanski

Albert Breer of the MMQB expects that Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry will remain with the organization heading into the 2025 season. "My understanding is that [...] the Browns' plan is to bring Stefanski and Berry back in 2025," Breer said during an appearance on Amazon Prime's Thursday Night Football broadcast. There had been speculation about the job statuses of both Stefanski and Berry amidst the Browns' 2-8 start (they improved to 3-8 on Thursday), but it appears that both will keep their jobs for at least one more year. Although things aren't going particularly well for the Browns this year, Stefanski and Berry deserve credit for a pair of 11-win seasons and playoff berths in both 2020 and 2023. Stefanski is a two-time Coach of the Year while Berry has been credited with making aggressive moves to keep Cleveland in the mix within a competitive AFC North division. Stefanski and Berry will be tasked with making numerous decisions heading into 2025, including a verdict on the future of quarterback Deshaun Watson, who carries a hefty $72.9 million cap hit next year.

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Deshaun Watson Nov 21 11:50pm CT
Deshaun Watson

There's an "overwhelming likelihood" that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) will remain with the team in 2025, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB. However, the Browns are expected to "work to put competition in the quarterback room, either through the draft or free agency," Breer said. This is an important development given that there has been significant speculation about Watson's future in Cleveland. Per Breer's understanding, Watson will be given the chance to recover from his Achilles tear and regain the starting role in Cleveland, but it won't merely be given to him as easily as it was ahead of the 2024 season. Rather, the veteran quarterback will have to get healthy and beat out competition if he has any shot at starting in Week 1 next year.

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Cedric Tillman Nov 21 11:40pm CT
Cedric Tillman

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (head) entered concussion protocol after exiting Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Tillman was visibly woozy and disoriented after taking a hit late in the third quarter. The Browns initially listed Tillman as questionable, but as soon as he entered concussion protocol, he was deemed ineligible to return. He finished Week 12 with four catches, two targets, 28 yards, and a lost fumble. Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore remain the Browns' top two receivers but could see additional volume if Tillman doesn't clear protocol in time for Week 13.

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Cedric Tillman Nov 21 10:10pm CT
Cedric Tillman

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (head) left the Thursday night game against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers and is being evaluated for a concussion. Tillman's return is questionable. The 24-year-old took a hard hit in the third quarter and headed into the locker room to be looked at. Before getting injured, he caught two of his four targets for 28 yards and lost a crucial fumble. If Tillman is unable to return for the rest of the game, it should mean more offensive snaps for Jaelon Darden as the No. 3 behind Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore. Tillman, like other Cleveland pass-catchers, has seen his fantasy stock rise ever since quarterback Jameis Winston took over the injured Deshaun Watson (Achilles), although this will be Tillman's second straight disappointing performance if he doesn't return. The Browns have another difficult matchup on tap in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos.

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Emari Demercado Nov 21 9:00pm CT
Emari Demercado

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (shoulder) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. This is now back-to-back limited sessions which puts Demercado's status in danger ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. He hasn't been a huge piece to the offense with only three carries last week. However, Demercado recorded 59 rushing yards and a touchdown versus the Chicago Bears earlier this month. Despite that, Demercado remains the third string back and won't have much streaming appeal even if healthy this weekend.

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Jalen Ramsey Nov 21 8:50pm CT
Jalen Ramsey

Miami Dolphins defensive back Jalen Ramsey (knee) was listed as a full participant during Thursday's practice session. That's a relief to Dolphins fans after Ramsey was limited on Wednesday due to a knee issue. The fact he was able to get through a full session on Thursday is a good sign ahead of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. Ramsey has 40 tackles, six passes defended, and two interceptions through 10 games this season. The All-Pro has been a key piece to this defense and appears to be ready for this important Week 12 matchup.

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