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Saquon Barkley ninth player with 2,000-yard rushing season

Sun Dec 29 3:51pm ET
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Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season on Sunday.

Barkley entered the game against the visiting Dallas Cowboys needing 162 yards to join the exclusive club.

He reached the milestone with a 23-yard run with about 11 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and Philadelphia leading 34-7. That gave him 167 for the day on 31 carries and 2,005 for the season.

With one game remaining, Barkley has a chance to break Eric Dickerson's NFL single-season record of 2,105 yards, set during a 16-game season in 1984.

In addition to Dickerson, the others to rush for 2,000 yards are Adrian Peterson, Jamal Lewis, Barry Sanders, Derrick Henry, Terrell Davis, Chris Johnson and O.J. Simpson.

With the Eagles locked into the No. 2 seed in the NFC, it's unclear whether Barkley will play in next weekend's regular-season finale against his former team, the New York Giants.

Barkley also broke LeSean McCoy's 2013 franchise record of 2,146 all-purpose yards.

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Player Notes
Dontayvion Wicks Dec 29 7:20pm CT
Dontayvion Wicks

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks was a contributor to the Packers' effort but came up short as Green Bay lost to the Minnesota Vikings 27-25. Wicks caught 4-of-5 targets for 43 yards, finishing second on the team in targets on the afternoon. The recipient of quarterback Jordan Love's first two completions of the game, Wicks earned just one targets until the Packers' final drive of the game. Taking advantage of Christian Watson (knee) being inactive for the Packers in Week 17, Wicks was solid, but unspectacular. Wicks' fantasy value will be directly tied to Watson's availability in Week 18 when the Packers host the Chicago Bears in Week 18. For fantasy purposes, Wicks would be a dart-throw flex option if Watson doesn't suit up.

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Aidan O'Connell Dec 29 7:20pm CT
Aidan O'Connell

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell completed 20 of his 35 pass attempts for 242 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 17 win over the New Orleans Saints. The 26-year-old has gone two consecutive starts without a turnover, giving Raider fans something to celebrate despite being eliminated from playoff contention. Furthermore, the Purdue product is working to establish himself as a starting-caliber quarterback in the NFL, whether he's auditioning for a 2025 job with the Raiders or another team. O'Connell will get one more chance to make an impact on film and the stat sheet when the Raiders finish off their regular season against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.

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Justin Jefferson Dec 29 7:20pm CT
Justin Jefferson

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson hauled in 8-of-11 targets for 92 yards in his team's 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers. Ho-hum. The fantasy stalwart was solid again, recording his fifth straight appearance with at least seven receptions and 73 receiving yards. The only thing missing from his line was a touchdown. Despite the scoreless outing, Jefferson still came through for fantasy managers -- racking up his thirteenth game with at least 15 fantasy points. His highlight of the day was a 37-yard catch-and-run early in the fourth quarter. The 25-year-old has now notched his third season of at least 100 receptions and 1,400 receiving yards in what's been one of the most outstanding starts to a wideout's career in NFL history. He'll square off with his division-rival Detroit Lions next week in a critical Week 18 contest.

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Marvin Mims Dec 29 7:03pm CT
Marvin Mims

Dynasty | Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims had eight catches for 103 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to the Bengals. Dynasty Analysis: Mims now has two different 100-yard efforts over the past four weeks and is quickly looking like the possible WR2 next to Courtland Sutton moving forward. With at least four targets in the past five games, he's also a lineup consideration for any leagues still playing next weekend. His dynasty value should creep up over the Spring and Summer.

Ladd McConkey Dec 29 7:03pm CT
Ladd McConkey

Dynasty | Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey had eight catches for 94 yards and two touchdowns in a blowout win over the Patriots. Dynasty Analysis: McConkey has been great all year and now has 77 catches for 1,054 yards and seven touchdowns on the season. While much of the talk coming out of the draft revolved around the likes of Marvin Harrison Jr, Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze, McConkey has been a tremendous find for the Chargers and looks like a lineup lock in dynasty leagues moving forward. His dynasty value will do nothing but rise this off-season.

Trey McBride Dec 29 7:03pm CT
Trey McBride

Dynasty | Cardinals tight end Trey McBride had 12 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Rams. Dynasty Analysis: McBride's touchdown reception was amazingly his first of the year. However, few dynasty managers are going to complain much about his 104 catches and 1,081 receiving yards on the season. If not for Brock Bowers, McBride would be the overall TE1 in dynasty leagues after he's done nothing but improve after his breakout season last year.

Marvin Harrison Jr. Dec 29 7:03pm CT
Marvin Harrison Jr.

Dynasty | Cardinals rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr caught six passes for 96 yards in a loss to the Rams. Dynasty Analysis: Harrison has a respectable 57/822/7 line on the season, but has been overshadowed by fellow rookies Brock Bowers, Malik Nabers, Ladd McConkey, and Brian Thomas Jr. who have all surpassed 1,000 yards receiving already. Harrison has simply been good, but not special and that's a significant concern for anyone who took him at the top of 2024 Rookie Drafts. He'll need to take a step forward next season to justify staying towards the top of the recevier rankings.

Aaron Jones Dec 29 7:00pm CT
Aaron Jones

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones handled 12 carries for 47 yards in his team's 27-25 win against the Minnesota Vikings. He chipped in another 30 yards on 4-of-5 receiving. The eighth-year pro was effective when he touched the ball but missed a good chunk of time in this one -- ceding way to teammate Cam Akers while he dealt with his ailment. Jones was never designated with an injury, but the broadcast team reported that he got stepped on at one point and was later seen with a wrap around his leg on the sidelines. He'd reenter the game but sat out the entirety of the fourth quarter. Minnesota was up 27-10 at the start of the final frame, and their lead is likely the reason why they rested the veteran. Still, it's notable that he remained out with the Packers, bringing the game to a two-point margin. He'll now rest up ahead of the Vikings' pivotal Week 18 meeting with the Detroit Lions. The winner of that matchup will clinch the NFC North and hold the top spot in the conference.

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Josh Jacobs Dec 29 7:00pm CT
Josh Jacobs

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs continued his touchdown binge despite losing to the Minnesota Vikings 27-25. Jacobs saw the 17-of-23 running back carries in Week 17, rushing for 69 yards and a third-quarter touchdown to get the Packers within two scores. With the Packers down from the second quarter onward, the game script eventually shifted to passing in the fourth quarter, where Jacobs had just four carries in the second half. Jacobs also lost a 19-yard touchdown which was nullified by a holding penalty, so his output could have been even better. Still, Jacobs is the engine of the Packers' offense and should be a locked-in RB1 in the Packers' final regular season game against the Chicago Bears in Week 18.

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D'Onta Foreman Dec 29 6:53pm CT
D'Onta Foreman

Cleveland Browns RB D'Onta Foreman finished with 13 carries for a team-high 49 yards and failed to catch either of his targets in a 20-3 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 17.

Fantasy Spin: Foreman saw a bulk of the backfield touches when Jerome Ford left with an injury in the first half. Fellow back Pierre Strong Jr. also suffered an injury late in the game. Foreman could be the last back standing for the season finale, but even in that scenario, he is a risky flex play.

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Sam Darnold Dec 29 6:50pm CT
Sam Darnold

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold completed 33 of 43 passes for a career-high 377 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers. He threw one INT and lost three yards on his three carries. The former USC Trojan was again impressive -- this time in a difficult matchup against a Packers D that entered Week 17 allowing the third-fewest fantasy points per game to signal-callers. Darnold eclipsed the previous career-high in passing yards he set back in Week 14 and has gone over 300 yards three times in his last six outings after not having done so previously in 2024. The 27-year-old is up to a 35:12 TD:INT ratio while leading his squad to a 14-2 record -- an excellent season. He'll get a shot to capture the NFC North and the top record in his conference in a Week 18 divisional clash with the Detroit Lions.

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Jordan Love Dec 29 6:50pm CT
Jordan Love

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love continues his backslide in the second half of the season as the Packers fell to the Minnesota Vikings 27-25. Love was 19-of-30 passing for 185 yards and a lone touchdown pass to Malik Heath late in the fourth quarter. For the first time since their Week 10 bye, the Packers had 30 pass attempts in a game, but that slightly increased passing volume didn't matter as even down 17 points at times in the third and fourth quarter, the Packers still mixed in run plays with less urgency than one would expect. Love has been a top-12 fantasy quarterback just twice since Week 9 and will be a weaker streaming option when the Packers host the Chicago Bears in their Week 18 regular season finale.

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Myles Garrett Dec 29 6:43pm CT
Myles Garrett

Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett finished with four tackles, including three tackles for loss, and a pair of sacks in a 20-3 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 17.

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Jordan Akins Dec 29 6:43pm CT
Jordan Akins

Cleveland Browns TE Jordan Akins finished with six receptions on eight targets for a season-high 49 yards in a 20-3 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 17.

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Tyreek Hill Dec 29 6:33pm CT
Tyreek Hill

Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill caught all nine of his targets for 105 yards in a 20-3 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 17.

Fantasy Spin: Believe it or not, this was just the third 100-yard game of the year for Hill, but fantasy owners that stuck with him were rewarded with one of his strongest outings.

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Jonnu Smith Dec 29 6:33pm CT
Jonnu Smith

Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith caught three of his four targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in a 20-3 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 17.

Fantasy Spin: With Tyler Huntley under center, Smith didn't have the numbers fantasy owners have become accustomed to from the tight end. Fortunately, he salvaged an otherwise quiet game with a touchdown.

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Chase McLaughlin Dec 29 6:20pm CT
Chase McLaughlin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin saw a ton of work during Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. McLaughlin was called upon for six extra point attempts and two field goals and he connected on all of them to make an eight-kick day for him. Fantasy managers who trusted McLaughlin saw a good result during Sunday's blowout win. The 28-year-old has been one of the more reliable kicking options this season. He continues to get plenty of chances with the way this Bucs offense is rolling right now. McLaughlin remains a strong streaming option for next week's matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

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Bo Nix Dec 29 6:13pm CT
Bo Nix

Dynasty | Broncos quarterback Bo Nix completed 24-of-31 passes for 219 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in a loss to the Bengals. Dynasty Analysis: There's no shame in losing to Joe Burrow, who has no problem generating points in football games. While Nix came out on the wrong side of things this week, he's been solid all year and now has 25 touchdown passes and just 12 interceptions as a rookie. It's clear the Broncos have found their guy and he's poised to take another step forward next season. While more a QB2 than QB1 at the moment, Nix should see his dynasty value rise a touch this off-season.

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Joe Burrow Dec 29 6:13pm CT
Joe Burrow

Dynasty | Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow completed 39-of-49 passes for 412 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a win against Denver. Dynasty Analysis: Burrow now has a whopping 4,641 passing yards with 42 touchdowns and just eight interceptions on the season. While he isn't likely going to win the MVP award with his team possibly out of the playoff race, few players are as important to their teams as he is. In dynasty leagues, he's clearly going to be valued as a top-5 quarterback asset this off-season.

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Brian Thomas Jr. Dec 29 6:13pm CT
Brian Thomas Jr.

Dynasty | Jaguars rookie receiver Brian Thomas Jr had seven catches for 91 yards and a touchdown in a win over Tennessee. Dynasty Analysis: Thomas ends the fantasy season with 80 catches (on 122 targets), 1,179 yards and ten touchdowns. It was quite the debut season for Thomas, who looks like an absolute steal as the likely third or fourth pick in rookie drafts this past Spring. A budding superstar at the position, BTJ should be a top-ten receiver when rankings are finalized going into next season.

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