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Josh Allen's 26-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-2 with just over two minutes left sealed the Bills' 30-21 win in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday as Buffalo dealt the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss of the season.

Facing the choice of attempting a short field goal or handing the two-time defending Super Bowl champions and quarterback Patrick Mahomes the ball with time to drive downfield for a win, Bills coach Sean McDermott turned the game over to Allen, who first looked to pass, then diced through a Chiefs defense that is among the league's best against the run.

Allen completed 27 of 40 passes for 262 yards and led the Bills (9-2) with 55 rushing yards.

With Buffalo's defense containing Mahomes, Allen bloomed in the fourth quarter. His 12-yard scoring pass to Curtis Samuel with 12:51 left punctuated a 10-play, 83-yard drive that took just over six minutes off the clock and gave the Bills a 23-14 lead.

But Mahomes led the Chiefs 70 yards in 4:58 to trim Buffalo's lead to 23-21 on his second touchdown pass of the day -- a 1-yarder -- to tight end Noah Gray. Mahomes finished with 196 yards, three TDs and two interceptions on 23-of-33 passing for Kansas City (9-1).

Steelers 18, Ravens 16

Chris Boswell kicked six field goals in a game for the third time in his career and Pittsburgh remained in first place in the AFC North with a victory over visiting Baltimore.

Russell Wilson completed 23 of 36 passes for 205 yards and one interception for the Steelers (8-2), who won their fifth straight game. Payton Wilson made a key interception as Pittsburgh increased its division lead to 1 1/2 games over the Ravens (7-4).

Baltimore's Lamar Jackson was just 16-of-33 passing for 207 yards, one touchdown and an interception while dropping to 1-4 all-time as a starter against the Steelers. Derrick Henry rushed for 65 yards and a score on 13 carries and Odafe Oweh had 2 1/2 sacks for the Ravens, who committed three turnovers and lost for just the second time in their past nine games.

Packers 20, Bears 19

Quarterback Jordan Love passed and ran for a touchdown, Karl Brooks blocked a field goal as time expired and visiting Green Bay edged skidding Chicago.

Love scored the go-ahead TD on a 1-yard run with 2:59 to go. Rookie counterpart Caleb Williams drove the Bears downfield on the next possession, positioning them for a would-be game-winning 46-yard field goal. But Brooks blocked Cairo Santos' kick to help Green Bay (7-3) preserve the victory.

Love went 13-for-17 passing for 261 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Josh Jacobs had 134 yards of total offense and a rushing touchdown, and Christian Watson had a career-high 150 yards on four catches. Williams was 23-for-31 passing for 231 yards and added 70 yards on nine carries as Chicago (4-6) lost its 11th straight game in the all-time series with the Packers.

Lions 52, Jaguars 6

Jared Goff passed for a season-high 412 yards and four touchdowns as host Detroit stretched its winning streak to eight games -- its longest in the Super Bowl era -- by pounding Jacksonville.

Detroit's Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 11 passes for 161 yards and scored two touchdowns, while David Montgomery rushed for 75 yards and two scores. Goff bounced back from a five-interception outing against the Houston Texans as the Lions (9-1) scored touchdowns on their first seven possessions en route to their most lopsided win in franchise history.

Mac Jones passed for 138 yards and was intercepted once as the Jaguars (2-9) lost their fourth straight game. Jones got the start again after No. 1 quarterback Trevor Lawrence missed his second straight game with a shoulder injury.

Dolphins 34, Raiders 19

Jonnu Smith caught six passes for a career-high 101 yards and two touchdowns and Tua Tagovailoa threw three touchdown passes to lead Miami over Las Vegas in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Tagovailoa completed 28 of 36 passes for 288 yards and no interceptions for the Dolphins (4-6). He tossed a 57-yard touchdown to a wide-open Smith over the middle with 3:19 remaining in the fourth quarter to make it 31-19, and Jalen Ramsey sealed the outcome by intercepting Gardner Minshew on the first play of the Raiders' ensuing series.

Minshew completed 30 of 43 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns as the Raiders (2-8) dropped their sixth game in a row. His favorite target was rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who gave Miami's defense fits by catching 13 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown.

Rams 28, Patriots 22

Matthew Stafford threw for 295 yards and four touchdowns as Los Angeles held off New England in Foxborough, Mass.

Puka Nacua hauled in seven catches for 123 yards and a score for the Rams (5-5), while Cooper Kupp finished with six catches for 106 yards and two TDs. Drake Maye finished with 282 yards, two TDs and a pick on 30-of-40 passing for the Patriots (3-8).

Los Angeles carried a 28-13 lead into the fourth quarter, but the Patriots began to rally with Maye's 4-yard touchdown pass to left tackle Vederian Lowe and Joey Slye's 42-yard field goal. Slye had his extra point blocked following Lowe's catch in the end zone. New England ended up getting the ball back with 2:14 left in the game, but Maye was picked off by Kamren Kinchens with 1:55 remaining to kill the comeback bid.

Saints 35, Browns 14

Taysom Hill rushed for 138 yards and three touchdowns, Derek Carr threw two touchdown passes and host New Orleans defeated Cleveland.

Carr passed for 248 yards and Hill added a career-high eight receptions for 50 yards as the Saints (4-7) improved to 2-0 under interim coach Darren Rizzi.

For the Browns (2-8), former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston passed for 395 yards and two touchdowns, one of which went to Jerry Jeudy, who finished with 142 yards on six catches.

Colts 28, Jets 27

Anthony Richardson threw for 272 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, including a game-winning 4-yard scoring run with 46 seconds left, as Indianapolis rallied to beat New York in East Rutherford, N.J.

Richardson completed 20 of 30 passes in his return to the starting lineup after being benched for two weeks in favor of Joe Flacco. The Colts (5-6) finished with 332 total yards of offense and controlled the ball for more than 34 minutes.

Aaron Rodgers hit 22 of 29 passes for 184 yards and two touchdowns for the Jets, finding Kenny Yeboah for an 11-yard scoring strike less than two minutes into the fourth quarter for a 24-16 advantage. But Rodgers couldn't do anything on New York's last drive, taking two sacks. The Jets fell to 3-8 with their seventh loss in eight games despite 121 total yards from scrimmage by Breece Hall, who scored two touchdowns.

Vikings 23, Titans 13

Sam Darnold completed 20 of 32 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another score as Minnesota posted a win over Tennessee in Nashville.

Jordan Addison and Cam Akers had one touchdown catch apiece for the Vikings (8-2), who won their third game in a row and remained one game behind Detroit in the NFC North.

Will Levis completed 17 of 31 passes for 295 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the Titans (2-8), who have lost five of their past six games. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine had a 98-yard touchdown catch.

Broncos 38, Falcons 6

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix completed 28 of 33 passes for career highs of 307 yards and four touchdowns as Denver dominated visiting Atlanta.

Javonte Williams ran for 59 yards and a score while Courtland Sutton caught seven passes for 78 yards for the Broncos (6-5), who snapped a two-game losing streak. Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Marvin Mims Jr., Troy Franklin and Nate Adkins each hauled in a touchdown pass.

The Falcons (6-5) were held without a touchdown for the first time this season and lost their second straight game. Kirk Cousins completed 18 of 27 passes for 173 yards and threw one interception. Drake London had three catches for 61 yards as Atlanta was outgained 400-226.

Seahawks 20, 49ers 17

Geno Smith scored on a 13-yard scramble with 12 seconds remaining as Seattle upended San Francisco in Santa Clara, Calif.

The Seahawks (5-5) snapped a two-game skid and won for just the second time in their past seven games. Smith was 25-of-32 passing for 221 yards and one interception. Jaxon Smith-Njigba made 10 catches for 110 yards.

Brock Purdy was 21-of-28 passing for 159 yards, throwing for one touchdown and rushing for another for the 49ers (5-5). Purdy was picked off once. Christian McCaffrey, playing in his second game of the season after recovering from Achilles tendinitis, finished with 106 total yards of offense (79 rushing, 27 receiving).

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Derek Carr Nov 18 1:20am CT
Derek Carr

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr completed 21 of his 27 pass attempts for 248 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Cleveland Browns. Carr's first touchdown pass was a 71-yard job to Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who covered most of the ground after the catch as opposed to last week's deep shot through the air. Carr's other score went to Juwan Johnson from a yard out, giving the tight end his first trip to the end zone since Week 1. Carr looked great in the first half, with just two incompletions and a streak of 13 consecutive completed passes that stretched into the start of the third quarter. The performance marked just the second time this season that he eclipsed 20 completions in a game and he now has multiple touchdown passes in five of the eight games he has played. Carr's productivity since returning from his oblique injury is surprising, considering the losses the Saints have sustained to their receiving corps. He will be hard to trust as a QB1 but will be a candidate in formats that utilize two quarterbacks after New Orleans returns from their Week 12 bye.

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Alvin Kamara Nov 18 1:20am CT
Alvin Kamara

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara handled 16 carries for 67 yards and caught all four of his targets for 22 receiving yards in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns. Kamara found enough space to take his first handoff 13 yards and had an 18-yard gain on the ground in the fourth quarter but was stopped at or behind the line of scrimmage seven times. It was the first time since Week 7 that he finished short of 100 scrimmage yards and it was his fifth straight week without a touchdown. The four targets were the fewest that Kamara has seen in a game since Week 3. His use in Week 11 was a surprising step back from the norm, considering how thin the Saints are on offense thanks to their recent spate of injuries. Kamara should return to being the focal point of New Orleans' attack after their Week 12 bye and has a favorable schedule for the fantasy playoffs including a matchup against the Raiders in the championship round.

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Josh Palmer Nov 18 12:40am CT
Josh Palmer

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer made two catches in a Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Palmer was targeted four times, making the two grabs for a total of 23 yards. Palmer has made two or fewer catches for four games in a row and has scored just one touchdown so far. He's playing a fairly important role in the "real life" Chargers offense, but it hasn't translated into any kind of consistent fantasy value and that's unlikely to change. Palmer and the Chargers will play on Monday Night Football in Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens.

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Brock Bowers Nov 18 12:40am CT
Brock Bowers

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers was targeted 16 times in Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins, catching 13 of those passes for 126 yards and a touchdown. He was once again the lone bright spot in the team's loss, as no other offensive or defensive player on his team shined as bright as he did. It's becoming a common theme in his inaugural season, and it seems set to continue. As long as quarterback Gardner Minshew II starts, at least. But he's an elite player at his position already, and it seems that any QB that plays for this team would be well served in spamming the ball in his direction. He's an elite TE option in fantasy and should be started every week from now on, even in Week 11 against a tough Denver Broncos defense.

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Cameron Dicker Nov 18 12:40am CT
Cameron Dicker

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker had an excellent game in a Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Dicker attempted two field goals and made them both and also added four extra points on his four tries. Dicker's first field goal came from 19 yards out at the end of the first half, and his second was a 53-yarder in the third quarter. He's remained consistent at one of fantasy football's least reliable positions, and should once again be a top-10 option next week against the Baltimore Ravens.

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Daniel Carlson Nov 18 12:40am CT
Daniel Carlson

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson made both his field goals, attempts of 22 and 27 yards, and nailed his only extra point try in his team's loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 11. Though he didn't face too difficult of a test, at least he didn't miss any of his kicks, which is more than can be said for other kickers. Regardless, it wasn't a great week for him for fantasy football, and he continues to see very little volume, which he would need to be fantasy relevant. He'll face the Denver Broncos in Week 12, who have a defense that will likely limit the Raiders' scoring potential. Denver boasts an excellent defense that just aided the team in winning a 38-6 blasting over the Atlanta Falcons.

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Tre Tucker Nov 18 12:40am CT
Tre Tucker

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker still hasn't found the stride he had for a two-game stretch earlier in the season. He caught three of his four targets for 28 yards and ran the ball one time for seven yards. He hasn't been a big factor in the offense yet, and he's clearly taken a back seat to fellow WR Jakobi Meyers and tight end Brock Bowers. He'll likely stick in his role as third fiddle on this offense. Despite being a speedster, he simply hasn't been putting himself in position to make many impactful plays for Las Vegas. Week 12 won't present any easier opportunities for him to achieve this, as he'll face the rival Denver Broncos, who are coming off a blowout win against the Atlanta Falcons. Denver limited a much better offense to just six points in Week 11.

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Will Dissly Nov 18 12:30am CT
Will Dissly

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly scored a touchdown in a Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Dissly was targeted six times and made four catches for 80 yards. His touchdown came on a 29-yard pass from Justin Herbert near the end of the first quarter. Dissly has become much more heavily involved in the passing game lately, and he's quickly working his way into the lower-end TE1 conversation. He and the Bolts will take on the Baltimore Ravens next week on Monday Night Football.

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Quentin Johnston Nov 18 12:30am CT
Quentin Johnston

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston scored another touchdown in Week 11, his sixth of the season. Johnston was targeted eight times but only came down with two catches, totaling 48 yards. His touchdown came on a 26-yard pass from Justin Herbert in the second quarter. Johnston has seen a lot of red zone and end zone targets this season and has really boosted his value by scoring touchdowns, but he hasn't been particularly efficient. Johnston has improved on the drop issues that plagued him in his rookie season, but he still has more work to do before he can consistently be relied upon as a WR2/3 option in fantasy football.

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Ladd McConkey Nov 18 12:20am CT
Ladd McConkey

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey had a big game in a Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. McConkey ended up leading the team in targets, catches, and yards, making six catches on nine targets for 123 yards. The rookie ended up missing a few plays after being forced to leave with a shoulder injury, but he was back on the field soon after. He made some huge catches at the end of the fourth quarter that helped lead the Chargers to score a game winning touchdown with just 18 seconds left in the game. McConkey has clearly gotten comfortable with quarterback Justin Herbert and is often the first read over the middle of the field. He should continue as a solid and reliable WR3 option most weeks.

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Jakobi Meyers Nov 18 12:20am CT
Jakobi Meyers

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers caught just four passes on six targets for 28 yards and rushed for an additional 28 yards, netting him 8.8 PPR points in fantasy football on the week as his team fell to the Miami Dolphins 19-34. It was a quieter day than usual for Meyers, and he had less than half the target volume of teammate tight end Brock Bowers. Meyers is the clear WR1 of this team, but he was handled effectively by Dolphins quarterback Jalen Ramsey and his fellow defensive backs. Things won't get any easier in Week 11, when Las Vegas has a date with the Denver Broncos -- cornerback Patrick Surtain II is elite and is licking his chops at a chance to lock down Meyers. He's a risky start next week, as are all WRs that face the Broncos.

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Ameer Abdullah Nov 18 12:20am CT
Ameer Abdullah

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah rushed just one time for one yard and caught three passes for sixteen yards, but one of those receptions went for a touchdown in his team's Week 11 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Teammate Alexander Mattison (ankle) was pulled from the game with an ankle injury, allowing Abdullah to earn some playing time. He capitalized by finding the end zone. It's not known whether Mattison will play in Week 11, but even if he doesn't, Abdullah may have to compete with Zamir White (quad). If neither can play, it's probably not worth starting him anyway, as he will fact a stiff Denver Broncos defense that just held Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson to 63 total yards and 2.9 yards per carry.

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J.K. Dobbins Nov 18 12:10am CT
J.K. Dobbins

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins scored two touchdowns in a Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Dobbins ran the ball 11 times, gaining 56 yards and scoring on the ground twice. He was only targeted once in the passing game and made the grab for a three-yard gain. Dobbins ran well in this one despite a usually strong Bengals run defense. His first touchdown was on a one-yard goal line plunge in the second quarter, and his second was a game-clincher in the fourth quarter that came on a 29-yard rush with 18 seconds left. Dobbins was once again in charge of this backfield despite only tallying 11 carries, as all other Chargers running backs combined for eight total carries. Dobbins will again be on the RB2 radar next week on Monday Night Football against the Ravens.

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Amari Cooper Nov 18 12:10am CT
Amari Cooper

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper (wrist) caught two passes for 55 yards in the team's 30-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Cooper returned to the lineup after missing the last two games with a wrist injury. Unfortunately, he didn't see a lot of opportunities. Josh Allen only targeted Cooper three times. Fortunately, there were no setbacks to his injury and he'll have extra time to further recover as Buffalo takes their bye week. The veteran will be a WR3 when the Bills host the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13.

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Gardner Minshew II Nov 18 12:10am CT
Gardner Minshew II

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II completed 30 of his 43 pass attempts for 282 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in his Week 11 loss to the Miami Dolphins. He also carried the ball two times for seven yards. He was once again outmatched by the opposing quarterback, and wasn't able to lift his team to a victory, in what is becoming a common theme for the team. He actually started the game by leading drives of 61 and 66 yards, but both ended with field goals. His TDs twice brought the Raiders within five points of the opposition, but the offense fizzled, and he threw a pick to effectively seal the deal on his next drive. He's likely to be the starter again next week, but will be a risky option in fantasy -- Las Vegas will face the tough Denver Broncos defense, which just handled the Atlanta Falcons with ease.

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Gus Edwards Nov 18 12:10am CT
Gus Edwards

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards tallied just six carries in a Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Edwards ran it the six times for a total of 27 yards with a long run of nine yards. He was not targeted in the passing game. Edwards settled in behind starter J.K. Dobbins in a role that he'll likely fill for the rest of the season as long as everyone remains healthy. Edwards does not have much standalone value, but he could be an immediate fantasy starter if Dobbins were ever forced to miss any time.

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Khalil Shakir Nov 18 12:00am CT
Khalil Shakir

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir caught eight of 12 targets for 70 yards in the team's 30-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The slot receiver led the Bills in targets, receptions, and yards. However, he did not find the endzone. Buffalo's lone passing touchdown went in Curtis Samuel's direction. Shakir hasn't scored since Week 3. Still, he's been Allen's go-to receiver this season and will be in the WR2/3 range when Buffalo returns from their bye week.

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Marvin Mims Nov 18 12:00am CT
Marvin Mims

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. stayed involved in the offense in Sunday's 38-6 blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11 after receiving a season-high seven touches in last week's loss to the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. Mims caught both of his targets for 49 yards and his first touchdown of the year while also carrying the ball three times for a pickup of four yards. The 22-year-old, who also contributes on special teams in the return game, has given the surging Broncos offense a different dynamic the last two weeks, but his involvement hasn't been enough to really turn the heads of fantasy managers. That will especially be the case whenever Josh Reynolds (finger) returns from Injured Reserve. With quarterback Bo Nix spreading the ball around to a receiving corps that is suddenly ripe with options, Mims will continue to struggle to find weekly fantasy relevance.

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Curtis Samuel Nov 18 12:00am CT
Curtis Samuel

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel caught five of six targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in the team's 30-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Those were season-best marks in catches and yards. It was also his first touchdown of the 2024 campaign and the only touchdown pass for Buffalo in Week 11. Samuel took advantage of Keon Coleman's (wrist) absence by operating as Josh Allen's primary outside receiver. The Bills will take their bye in Week 12. Coleman could be back when the Bills return to action which would move Samuel back down the depth chart.

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Justin Herbert Nov 18 12:00am CT
Justin Herbert

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had an up and down game in a Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Herbert was excellent in the first half before struggling in most of the second half but then turning it on for a game-winning drive at the end. In total, Herbert completed 17 of the 36 passes he attempted for 297 yards and two touchdowns. He did not throw an interception, but took two sacks and lost a fumble. On the ground, he added 65 yards on five carries, leading the team in rushing yards. The Chargers ended up with an important win, and will play again in eight days for Week 12's edition of Monday Night Football.

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