Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (Achilles, knee) has been on the injury report this week after exiting briefly during last week's win over the Carolina Panthers. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried as Mayfield is good to go after getting in back-to-back full practice sessions on Thursday and Friday. Mayfield has been an elite fantasy option throughout most of the season, but didn't deliver for fantasy managers last week. However, Mayfield should bounce back this weekend against a struggling Las Vegas Raiders defense. Mayfield should return to his QB1 ways for Sunday's game.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has gone without a touchdown pass in three consecutive games while throwing six interceptions during that stretch, four of which came just last week in a loss to the Chargers. Even though those are poor numbers any way you slice it, the silver lining is that all three games came against top 10 defenses in terms of QBR and fantasy points allowed. This week, the 36-year-old will face a Vikings defense that is middle-of-the-pack in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks and the most fantasy points to wide receivers. The other side of the coin is that the Vikings have the fourth-most sacks this season, so production won't come easy. The Falcons may want to limit how many times Cousins drops back in an attempt to limit turnovers, but Minnesota has yielded the fewest rush yards and rushing TDs in the NFL while allowing the second-lowest yards per carry. Factor in that Atlanta will be on the road, and it all points to another tough week for the veteran signal-caller. If it gets ugly, they may even have to turn to their first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. Hopefully managers have other options to choose from, even in a week with six teams on bye, as Cousins projects as a low-end QB2 in Week 14.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White is coming off one of his best games on the ground during last week's win over the Carolina Panthers. White rushed 11 times for 76 yards which was a season-high in yardage for him. Fellow back Bucky Irving (hip, back) rushed for over 150 yards, but is currently listed as questionable for this weekend. The rookie back was a limited participant on Friday, so the team will likely have to wait and see how he progresses throughout the weekend. If he sits, White should have RB2 appeal against a struggling Las Vegas Raiders defense. Otherwise, White would fall into flex territory if Irving is able to play on Sunday.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been excellent when healthy this season, and his Rams are in need of a key victory this week as they host the Bills. Nacua has a very high floor and has been a top 20 WR in every week he played a full game. Last week, he caught five of his team-high eight targets for 56 yards and the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter. He has at least eight targets in each of his five games since returning from injury, except for the game in which he was ejected against the Seahawks. He has averaged 7.4 catches for 100.0 yards per game in those five contests. He has become the top red-zone target for Matthew Stafford as well. His matchup against the Bills is a tough one since they have allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to receivers, but his volume should still keep him a strong start in almost all formats. He is RotoBaller's WR6 this week.

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Minnesota Vikings kicker John Parker Romo is in store for a favorable spot this weekend against the Atlanta Falcons if he plays. Romo has been excellent while filling in for kicker Will Reichard (quad), nailing 11-of-12 field goal attempts while connecting on seven of his eight extra-point tries. However, his services may not be required in Week 14, with Reichard deemed questionable for the contest. The rookie was able to participate fully this week during practice, so it would appear he has a good shot at suiting up for this weekend's home tilt. Whichever kicker is active for Sunday will have an excellent opportunity to put up strong numbers against a Falcons defense that's struggled to stop anyone in 2024.

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Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson will line up against the Atlanta Falcons this weekend in a middle-of-the-road matchup. The 27-year-old has been hot and cold this season, alternating between strong and sub-par performances. He'll take on a Falcons defense that's allowed only 54 receptions to the tight end position thus far -- the ninth-fewest in the NFL. Still, Atlanta has been a favorable matchup through the air in 2024 -- letting up the twelfth-most passing yards per game. The only question left for Hockenson is whether he can recapture the consistency he showcased over the previous few seasons. He's RotoBaller's PPR TE7 ahead of Week 14.

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore (hamstring) has been ruled out for the Week 14 game against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. Gilmore suffered a left-hamstring strain in the Week 13 win over the Arizona Cardinals and will be held out this weekend, with his next chance to suit up coming in Week 15 against the division-rival Chicago Bears next Monday, Dec. 16. The 34-year-old will be inactive for the first time all year on Sunday against Atlanta, making Minnesota's secondary a bit more vulnerable. In Gilmore's absence, expect to see more of Fabian Moreau as an outside cornerback for the Vikings across from Shaquill Griffin. Gilmore, a two-time All-Pro and former Defensive Player of the Year in 2019, has 47 tackles (32 solo), one interception and seven pass breakups in 12 starts in his first year in Minnesota.

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Los Angeles Rams rookie outside linebacker Jared Verse (ankle) and offensive lineman Alaric Jackson (foot) are both listed as questionable for the Week 14 game against the visiting Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but both players are expected to play, according to head coach Sean McVay. Verse, the 19th overall pick this year out of Florida State, has become fantasy relevant in his first year in the NFL in IDP formats by racking up 54 tackles (30 solo), 4.5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, 17 QB hits, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in his first 12 starts in the league for the Rams. Most of the 24-year-old pass-rusher's production has come since the team's Week 6 bye, and Verse will be in play as a starter at defensive line for fantasy managers again this weekend now that he's expected to play.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers will not be a recommended fantasy option this weekend when he squares off against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons' defense has been vulnerable to their opponents' air attacks this season but a bit more unforgiving on the ground. Despite allowing the fifth-most receptions to running backs in 2024 (70), Atlanta is letting up just 20.7 fantasy points per game to the position -- the ninth-fewest. Additionally, Akers has seen just four touches in each of the last two weeks and is back to a decreased role in Minnesota's offense. With a tough matchup on tap and a declining role in the offense, fantasy managers can't trust him. The 25-year-old is RotoBaller's PPR RB42 in this week's ranks.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is afforded a favorable outing in Week 14 when his team hosts the visiting Atlanta Falcons. The 22-year-old has been more involved in Minnesota's offense since Week 9 -- racking up ten more targets in that five-game stretch (33) than he did over his first five in 2024. His yardage totals weekly have been modest -- aside from a 162-yard outburst in Week 12 -- but Addison has three touchdowns in that time frame and should be in store for a productive day again Sunday. Atlanta has let up the fifth-most receptions to wideouts this season (163) and 15 touchdowns to the position (third-most), making them a juicy matchup. The USC product has been spotty this season but is in play as a low-end WR3 this weekend. Addison ranks as RotoBaller's PPR WR34 ahead of this week's slate of action.

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According to New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich, the team is placing linebacker C.J. Mosley (neck) on Injured Reserve, which means he'll be forced to miss at least four games. Mosley is dealing with a herniated disc his neck and now will not be eligible to return to the team until the Week 18 regular-season finale versus the division-rival Miami Dolphins. Given that the Jets are far from the playoff picture, it's unlikely we'll see the 32-year-old veteran linebacker return in 2024, especially given the nature of his injury. Mosley had already been out for each of the team's last five games with his neck injury, which has been just another disappointing development for the Jets' defense. He practiced in full on Wednesday but apparently suffered a setback with his neck and could not practice on Thursday. Jamien Sherwood will be on the fantasy radar in IDP leagues the rest of the way.

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New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said that rookie wide receiver Bub Means (ankle) will not play in Week 14 against the New York Giants on Sunday. Rizzi said the Saints knew that Means would be limited in his first week back from Injured Reserve this week, so it doesn't come as much of a surprise that they didn't feel he was ready to return to action. The 23-year-old has been on IR since Nov. 2 due to a high-ankle sprain he suffered in the Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Means was limited in practice on Wednesday before sitting out on Thursday and Friday, so it's possible he might have even encountered a setback with his ankle. There's no guarantee Means will be back in Week 15 against the Washington Commanders, and when he does return, he could struggle to find consistent targets.

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New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (hamstring) has been listed as doubtful to play in Week 15 against the division-rival Miami Dolphins on the road on Sunday, according to interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich. Gardner injured his hamstring in the Week 13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and will most likely be out this weekend, with his next chance to suit up coming in Week 15 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 24-year-old two-time All-Pro is one of the league's better cornerbacks, although he hasn't really lived up to his high standards in 2024. Still, his expected absence on Sunday will be good news for Dolphins receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle as the Dolphins look to bounce back from a Thanksgiving beatdown last Thursday by the Green Bay Packers. New York's disappointing defense shouldn't be considered a top-12 fantasy unit in Week 14.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson could be in store for a massive day this weekend when his team lines up against the Atlanta Falcons. The fifth-year wideout rebounded nicely in Week 13 after putting up a stinker the week prior -- becoming just the fourth player in league history to rack up 1,000-plus yards in each of their first five seasons in the process. It's been an incredible start to his career. Jefferson will look to get back into the end zone this weekend -- something he has yet to do since Week 7 -- and has a strong chance to do so against a Falcons defensive unit that has been abysmal against wide receivers in 2024. Atlanta allows the eighth-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers (37.9), with 15 of their 21 passing scores given up coming to the position. The 25-year-old is RotoBaller's PPR WR3 in this week's rankings.

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Despite receiving a questionable tag for the Week 14 game on Sunday against the New York Giants, New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) is expected to be activated off Injured Reserve and play. The second-year back out of TCU hasn't played since Week 8 and has only seen action in two games in 2024, carrying the ball nine times for 52 yards while catching two passes for one yard. The 22-year-old has mostly been injured since the Saints took him in the third round in 2023, as Miller has appeared in just 10 total games. However, he's averaged 5.8 yards per carry in his limited sample size earlier this year and could be given a decent role down the stretch behind Alvin Kamara with tight end Taysom Hill (knee) out for the rest of the season. Expect Miller to be the RB3 behind Kamara and Jamaal Williams on Sunday against the Giants, but his role could grow over the next four weeks.

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Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams is coming off a season-high 104 rushing yards last week against the Saints and is in a favorable matchup as his Rams welcome the Bills this week. Williams also scored his 12th touchdown of the season in his 12th game and is averaging over 75 rushing yards per contest. His targets have dropped off with the Rams' receivers healthy, but he still has big potential as a rusher. The Bills have allowed the third-most fantasy points to running backs this year and 4.9 yards per carry, which is tied for third-most in the NFL. He did lose some work to rookie Blake Corum early in the game, but still handled 16 of the 24 running back touches in the Rams' offense. This week, Williams is RotoBaller's RB9, making him a strong RB1 to start confidently

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Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (hip) was limited in practice all week and has drawn a questionable tag for the team's Week 14 divisional matchup this Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium against the New York Jets. Mostert made his first Pro Bowl in 2023 when he led the league with a whopping 18 rushing touchdowns. This year, he's taken more of a back seat to second-year back De'Von Achane, carrying the ball just 65 times for 236 rushing yards (career-low 3.6 yards per carry) and only two rushing TDs in nine games. He led the team in rushing in last Thursday's loss to the Green Bay Packers, but it amounted to just 19 yards on five carries. Even if Mostert is active on Sunday, he won't carry standalone fantasy value and will continue losing valuable playing time to rookie Jaylen Wright. Wright would have an elevated role as a change-of-pace option if Mostert is ruled out.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (hip) is listed as questionable for the Week 14 contest this Sunday against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. Palmer was added to the injury report on Thursday with a limited practice session, and he was limited once again on Friday. Mike Evans (calf, hamstring) was cleared from his injuries this week and is good to go to play this weekend, so Palmer will likely maintain a limited depth role for Tampa's receiving corps if he's given the green light to play. Even with Chris Godwin (ankle) suffering a season-ending injury midway through the season, Palmer has seen little involvement behind Evans, Sterling Shepard and rookie Jalen McMillan, catching only 10 of his 18 targets for 141 yards and one touchdown in 10 games (three starts) in just his second season in the NFL. Palmer belongs on the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues.

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Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen is expected to get at least one more week as the Rams' primary tight end since Tyler Higbee (knee) was ruled out despite putting in full practices all week. Allen has been stuck in a timeshare with Colby Parkinson and Hunter Long for the past few weeks since a five-catch game in Week 10 against the Dolphins. He has only had one target in his last three games combined and hasn't made much of a fantasy impact. Last week, Parkinson and Long each had just one target since the current offense does not prioritize looks for the position. This week the 23-year-old from Clemson is RotoBaller's TE43.

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Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) was limited in practice all week and is considered questionable to play this Sunday night to face the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14. In addition to a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, McConkey suffered a sprained knee in the Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons and is up in the air for this weekend. The fact that the 23-year-old took part in all three practices this week gives up hope that he'll be available, but it's a sticky situation for fantasy managers to be in with the Bolts' game not coming until Sunday night. If McConkey is limited or out, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer would see more targets, with Jalen Reagor, DJ Chark and Derius Davis battling for WR3 duties. McConkey has been LA's clear No. 1 wideout in his rookie season and has been a must-start WR2/3 in fantasy when healthy.

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