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Puka Nacua finished with 178 yards from scrimmage and a pair of touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Rams held on for a 44-42 win over the visiting Buffalo Bills on Sunday despite Josh Allen's record-setting six-touchdown performance.

Nacua caught 12 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown, and he rushed for 16 yards and another score for Los Angeles (7-6). Kyren Williams added 87 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, and Cooper Kupp finished with five catches for 92 yards and a score.

Allen became the first player in NFL history to pass for three touchdowns and rush for three touchdowns in a single game for Buffalo (10-3). Allen completed 22 of 37 passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns, and he carried the ball 10 times for 82 yards and three touchdowns.

Matthew Stafford completed 23 of 30 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns for the Rams, who have won two games in a row and three of their past four.

Eagles 22, Panthers 16

Jalen Hurts threw 4 yards to Grant Calcaterra for Philadelphia's only second-half scoring drive as the Eagles held off visiting Carolina.

Hurts threw for two touchdowns and finished with 108 yards on 14-for-21 passing. He also ran for a score. Saquon Barkley rushed for 124 yards as the Eagles (11-2) won their ninth game in a row.

Bryce Young was 19-for-34 for 191 yards, a touchdown pass and an interception for Carolina. The Panthers (3-10), who outgained the Eagles 302-292, lost their third game in a row, including their previous two losses on game-ending field goals at home to Kansas City and Tampa Bay.

Chiefs 19, Chargers 17

Patrick Mahomes threw for 210 yards and a touchdown, Matthew Wright made a 31-yard field goal off the left upright as time expired and Kansas City clinched another AFC West title with a victory over visiting Los Angeles.

Mahomes guided a 14-play, 47-yard drive, which was capped by Wright's game-winning kick, as the Chiefs extended their NFL record to 15 consecutive one-score victories going back to last season, counting playoff games. Isiah Pacheco had 55 yards rushing and Travis Kelce finished with five receptions for 45 yards. Kansas City won its ninth consecutive division title.

Justin Herbert had 213 yards passing with a touchdown, and Joshua Palmer had six receptions for 78 yards for the Chargers. Quentin Johnston had five receptions for 48 yards and a TD for Los Angeles, which lost for just the second time in its past seven games.

Steelers 27, Browns 14

Russell Wilson threw two touchdown passes to help Pittsburgh cruise to a victory over visiting Cleveland.

Najee Harris rushed for a touchdown and Van Jefferson and Pat Freiermuth caught scoring passes for Pittsburgh (10-3), which has won seven of its last eight games. Cameron Heyward had two sacks and Keeanu Benton and James Pierre had interceptions for the Steelers. Wilson completed 15 of 26 passes for 158 yards.

Jameis Winston completed 24 of 41 passes for 212 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Browns. Jerry Jeudy and David Njoku caught touchdown passes for Cleveland (3-10), which has lost two straight games and nine of its last 11. Myles Garrett recovered a fumble and registered a sack to raise his career total to 99.5.

Dolphins 32, Jets 26 (overtime)

Tua Tagovailoa tossed a 10-yard touchdown pass to Jonnu Smith on the first possession of overtime as Miami defeated visiting New York. Tagovailoa passed for 331 yards and two touchdowns as Miami (6-7) kept its playoff hopes alive.

The game featured six lead changes, and it was the ninth straight year that the Dolphins beat the Jets at home. Tyreek Hill caught 10 passes for 115 yards and one TD. Jaylen Waddle caught nine passes for 99 yards and a two-point conversion.

Aaron Rodgers passed for 339 yards and one touchdown, but New York (3-10) still lost its fourth straight game.

Vikings 42, Falcons 21

Sam Darnold completed 22 of 28 passes for 347 yards and a career-high five touchdowns, and Minnesota pulled away to beat Atlanta in Minneapolis.

Jordan Addison had eight catches for 133 yards and a career-high three touchdowns for the Vikings (11-2), who won their sixth consecutive game. Justin Jefferson had seven catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns.

Tyler Allgeier (nine carries for 63 yards) and Bijan Robinson (22 attempts for 92 yards) rushed for one touchdown apiece for the Falcons (6-7).

49ers 38, Bears 13

Brock Purdy passed for 325 yards and two touchdowns, Isaac Guerendo ran for two scores and Leonard Floyd registered two sacks against his former team as host San Francisco routed skidding Chicago. San Francisco (6-7) stopped a three-game losing streak while remaining in the hunt in the NFC wild-card race.

Chicago lost its seventh in a row, stumbling through its first game under interim coach Thomas Brown, who took the reins after the organization fired third-year coach Matt Eberflus on Nov. 29. The Bears (4-9) were outgained 452-162.

The 49ers reached the end zone on three of their first four possessions and scored on four of their five first-half drives overall, excluding their kneel-down on the final play.

Saints 14, Giants 11

Derek Carr passed for 219 yards and a touchdown before being injured and New Orleans defeated reeling New York in East Rutherford, N.J. Carr completed 20 of 31 passes, but left the game late in the fourth quarter after injuring his left arm while being tackled.

The Saints (5-8) secured the victory when Bryan Bresee blocked Graham Gano's 35-yard field-goal attempt with eight seconds left.

Drew Lock completed 21 of 49 passes for 227 yards for the NFC-worst Giants (2-11), who lost their eighth consecutive game. New York was penalized 12 times for 112 yards and penalties negated a touchdown and a field goal.

Seahawks 30, Cardinals 18

Zach Charbonnet rushed for a career-high 134 yards and scored two touchdowns as Seattle remained atop the NFC West with a win over Arizona in Glendale, Ariz.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught a 19-yard scoring strike from Geno Smith and Jason Myers kicked three field goals for the Seahawks (8-5), who have won four consecutive games since their bye week -- including two against Arizona.

Arizona's Kyler Murray was 25-of-38 passing for 259 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. James Conner rushed for 90 yards on 18 carries and Trey McBride made seven receptions for 70 yards for the Cardinals (6-7), who lost their third in a row.

Jaguars 10, Titans 6

Tank Bigsby ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 6:46 left and visiting Jacksonville held off Tennessee in Nashville.

Jones completed 23 of 31 passes for 220 yards and two interceptions in his first start since quarterback Trevor Lawrence went on injured reserve Wednesday with a concussion. The Jaguars (3-10) ended a five-game losing streak.

Will Levis went 19-of-32 passing for 168 yards for Tennessee (3-10), which dropped its second game in a row. The Titans made it to the Jacksonville 9 but Levis' fourth-down pass for Nick Westbrook-Ikhine rattled in and out of his hands in the back of the end zone with 1:11 remaining.

Buccaneers 28, Raiders 13

Rachaad White and Jalen McMillan each produced two touchdowns in host Tampa Bay's win, extending Las Vegas' losing streak to nine.

Tampa Bay (7-6), which has won three in a row, took over first place in the NFC South. Shut down for the second and third quarters, the Bucs got a 3-yard scoring run from White and a 29-yard touchdown catch from McMillan in the fourth to finish it. Mayfield finished 18-for-29 passing for 295 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.

Las Vegas quarterback Aidan O'Connell was carted to the locker room with an air cast on his right leg in the third. O'Connell, who was 11-for-19 passing for 104 yards and an interception, was replaced by Desmond Ridder, who completed 12 of 18 passes for 101 yards.

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Player Notes
Kyren Williams Dec 9 6:20am CT
Kyren Williams

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams posted another strong week against the Bills in Week 14 with two more rushing touchdowns and 87 rushing yards on a season-high 29 carries while adding two catches on two targets for 10 more yards. He has 1,013 rushing yards on the season, giving him back-to-back seasons with over 1,000 rushing yards. He has four scores in his last three games and 14 touchdowns in 13 games this season. While Blake Corum did mix in early, Williams continues to dominate the workload in the backfield and helped the Rams dominate time of possession 65% to 35% in their wild 44-42 win over Buffalo. The third-year running back will be on a short week before facing the 49ers on Thursday Night Football. While San Francisco has been good against the run, they have given up 16 RB touchdowns, so Williams still has RB1 upside due to his consistent trips to the end zone.

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Matthew Stafford Dec 9 6:10am CT
Matthew Stafford

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 23 of his 30 pass attempts for 320 yards and two touchdowns while leading the Rams to a thrilling 44-42 win over the visiting Bills. Stafford did not throw an interception for a fourth straight week and connected with Puka Nacua on the eventual game-winning score with just under two minutes left. The veteran reached 3,000 total passing yards on the season for the 12th time in his career and now has 19 touchdowns to go with seven interceptions. He and the Rams are on a short week this week before facing a tough matchup against the 49ers in San Francisco. Back in Week 3, Stafford had 221 passing yards and one touchdown in a 27-24 win over the Niners, but he didn't have either Nacua or Cooper Kupp in that contest. With those options available and the offense clicking, Stafford still has QB1 upside despite the tough matchup.

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Keenan Allen Dec 9 3:20am CT
Keenan Allen

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen had a quiet outing in the team's tough 38-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Allen finished with just three receptions for 30 yards on five targets, primarily contributing with short-yardage catches to help quarterback Caleb Williams move the chains. Unfortunately, it was a challenging day for all of the Bears' pass catchers, as the team managed only 134 passing yards in total. With the Bears' offense struggling to get into any rhythm, Allen's production was limited, leaving fantasy managers disappointed. However, his involvement in the short passing game still provided some hope for future games. The Bears will look to bounce back next Monday night when they face the Minnesota Vikings in a key rematch, and Allen will be crucial to their offensive success moving forward.

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Rome Odunze Dec 9 3:20am CT
Rome Odunze

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze delivered a standout performance in the team's tough 38-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 14. Odunze finished with four receptions for 42 yards and two touchdowns, making his mark as one of the few bright spots for the Bears on offense. His first touchdown was a highlight-reel catch, as he managed to get both feet down in the back corner of the end zone, showcasing impressive footwork. The second touchdown came when rookie quarterback Caleb Williams found Odunze with a beautiful pass over the middle of the field, displaying their growing chemistry. Despite the Bears' struggles, Odunze's ability to make plays in the red zone is encouraging for fantasy managers. He'll look to build on this performance when the Bears face the Minnesota Vikings next Monday night.

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Cole Kmet Dec 9 3:20am CT
Cole Kmet

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet had a disappointing performance in the team's tough 38-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 14. Kmet was shut out, finishing with zero receptionsa significant step back from his recent solid performances. He was targeted on the Bears' two-point conversion attempt, but unfortunately, he dropped what was a very catchable ball, further adding to his frustration. As was the case with most of the Bears' pass catchers, Kmet's fantasy production suffered due to the team's inability to move the ball through the air, with just 134 passing yards total. It was a challenging day for the offense, and Kmet couldn't find his rhythm. The Bears will look to get back on track next Monday night when they face the Minnesota Vikings in a crucial rematch.

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Sam Darnold Dec 9 3:13am CT
Sam Darnold

Dynasty | Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold completed 22-of-28 passes for 347 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions in a win against Atlanta. Dynasty Analysis: Darnold may not be the starter in Minnesota next season, but a player who has already posted 3,299 passing yards, 28 touchdowns and just ten interceptions through just 13 games likely won't have a hard time finding another team willing to commit to him. Darnold has had some rough spots here and there this season, but Minnesota has to be thrilled with what he's done. At this point, his dynasty value is stable, but it would increase quickly should a team sign him to start for them for longer than one season this off-season.

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Jordan Addison Dec 9 3:13am CT
Jordan Addison

Dynasty | Vikings receiver Jordan Addison had eight catches for 133 yards and three touchdowns in a win against Atlanta. Dynasty Analysis: While Justin Jefferson (7/132/2) is still the top dog in the Vikings wide receiver corps, Addison has over 350 yards and four touchdowns in the past three weeks alone, making him look like a possible league-winning option as we hit the end of the season. His "buy low" window in dynasty leagues has slammed shut this month.

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Darnell Mooney Dec 9 3:13am CT
Darnell Mooney

Dynasty | Falcons receiver Darnell Mooney had seven catches for 142 yards in a loss to the Vikings. Dynasty Analysis: Few veteran players have resurrected their dynasty value more than Mooney has this year. After a couple of lost seasons in Chicago, Mooney now has a 57/853/5 line, setting a career high in touchdowns and looking like a player who should set career highs across the board as well. While this season could be a bit of a mirage, Mooney looks like a lineup lock the rest of the way and a player who is quickly looking like one with a very high floor.

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Kyle Pitts Dec 9 3:13am CT
Kyle Pitts

Dynasty | Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts had one catch for 14 yards in a loss to the Vikings. Dynasty Analysis: Pitts has now had four or fewer catches in all but two games this season, looking nothing like the breakout player many had expected to see this season. Outside of a 5/91/2 game this season, Pitts has posted just one other touchdown and just over 400 total receiving yards in the other 12 games combined. He has great dynasty name value in some leagues, but his dynasty value is actually heading in the wrong direction quickly at this point.

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Derek Carr Dec 9 3:13am CT
Derek Carr

Dynasty | Saints quarterback Derek Carr completed 20-of-31 passes for 219 yards with one touchdown and one interception prior to likely fracturing his hand in a win against the Giants. Dynasty Analysis: He also may have a concussion. The injury occurred on a play where Carr was giving maximum effort for extra yards but one that left him flying through mid-air and leaving himself vulnerable for a number of injuries. It's the latest frustrating injury for Carr, who has been able to play in just ten games this season, but fail to finish in a few of those as well. His dynasty value seems secure but that won't be the case should he be lost for the season.

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Chuba Hubbard Dec 9 3:13am CT
Chuba Hubbard

Dynasty | Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks had just one carry before suffering a non-contact knee injury in the Panthers loss to the Eagles. Dynasty Analysis: Oh boy. Brooks was carted to the locker room after going down and this has the looks of another potentially serious knee injury for the former Texas Longhorn who was just coming back from last year's torn ACL. We'll see what the next few days brings us in terms of updates, but this would be catastrophic for his dynasty value as the Panthers have already committed a lot of money to Chuba Hubbard and may not be willing to ever turn the reigns over fully to Brooks, regardless of his health.

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Bucky Irving Dec 9 3:13am CT
Bucky Irving

Dynasty | Bucs rookie running back Bucky Irving had three rushing yards, one catch, and 15 receiving yards in a win against the Raiders before suffering a back injury. Dynasty Analysis: Well, that stinks. Irving was on a heater coming into the game and while he was reportedly beat up going into the game, this was still unforeseen. Few rookies have seen their values rise more this season than Irving, but his status will now need to be monitored. Managers who needed a big day from him to make the playoffs were left holding the bag, though.

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Zach Charbonnet Dec 9 3:13am CT
Zach Charbonnet

Dynasty | Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet had 134 rushing yards, seven catches, 59 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a win against Arizona. Dynasty Analysis: Charbonnet simply did what Kenneth Walker has failed to do for most of the season - dominate a football game. While this may be short lived with Walker slated to come back soon, it should remind dynasty managers Charbonnet is a solid asset who may just need a long-term opportunity to shine at some point down the road. He's a very solid hold in dynasty leagues at the moment.

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Josh Allen Dec 9 3:13am CT
Josh Allen

Dynasty | Bills quarterback Josh Allen completed 22-of-37 passes for 342 yards and added 82 rushing yards, compiling six total touchdowns in a loss to the Rams. Dynasty Analysis: Allen put on one of the greatest quarterback performances of all-time today with his three passing and three rushing scores. While many dynasty managers were down on him after the Bills seemingly lost so much talent in the off-season, Allen has done nothing but establish himself as potentially the single best quarterback in fantasy or reality this year. He's an elite QB1 who is simply a lineup lock, regardless of who else you have on your roster.

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Cooper Kupp Dec 9 3:13am CT
Cooper Kupp

Dynasty | Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua had 12 catches (on 14 targets) for 162 receiving yards and a touchdown in a win against Buffalo. Dynasty Analysis: He also added a rushing score. Clearly the WR1 in Los Angeles over Cooper Kupp, Nacua is starting to look like the rookie phenom we all fell in love with last season. While the Rams aren't as explosive as they have in the past, Nacua is looking like a top ten dynasty receiver at this point and any chance to have bought low for his services have long since passed.

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Isaac Guerendo Dec 9 3:13am CT
Isaac Guerendo

Dynasty | 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo posted 78 yards and two touchdowns and caught 2-of-2 targets for 50 yards in the 49ers' Week 14 win over the Bears. Dynasty Analysis: Unfortunately, he also hurt his foot. It's been the same old story for the 49ers all season, who simply cannot stay healthy. Guerendo looked the part of a late season league winning option prior to the injury, so this is going to be big news to see just how serious his injury is. Unfortunately, the 49ers play on Thursday, so a short week may not be the best recipe to seeing him on the field this week.

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Caleb Williams Dec 9 3:10am CT
Caleb Williams

This Sunday, Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams faced a tough challenge against the formidable San Francisco 49ers in Week 14. Despite the problematic matchup, Williams showed resilience despite his uneven performance. He completed 17 of 23 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns, with his second-half play improving after a rough start. While he struggled early, Williams found his rhythm, leading the Bears' offense to a couple of touchdown drives during the game's later stretches. He added 27 rushing yards on the ground, finishing as the second-leading rusher for the Bears. His touchdown passes were both to fellow rookie Rome Odunze, signaling a growing connection between the two. Williams and the Bears will look to bounce back next Monday night when they face the Minnesota Vikings in a crucial rematch.

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D'Andre Swift Dec 9 3:10am CT
D'Andre Swift

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift endured a tough outing in Sunday's Week 14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Facing one of the league's most formidable defenses, Swift had little room to work, rushing 14 times for just 38 yardsone of his worst performances of the season. The Bears' running game as a whole was stifled, and Swift couldn't find his rhythm in the passing game either, recording just one catch for a mere 2 yards. With backup Roschon Johnson (concussion) sidelined, many expected Swift to see an increased workload, but that wasn't the case. Despite the tough matchup, Swift's lack of production was a disappointing result for fantasy managers. As the Bears aim to rebound, they will look for better results next Monday night in a crucial rematch against the Minnesota Vikings.

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D.J. Moore Dec 9 3:10am CT
D.J. Moore

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore was one of the few bright spots in the team's difficult 38-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 14. Despite the blowout, Moore finished with a solid line of six receptions for 49 yards on a team-high eight targets, continuing to show positive signs of growth in the Bears' offense. However, with the Bears struggling to move the ball through the air, it was a tough day for all of the team's pass catchers. The Bears only managed 134 passing yards in total, limiting Moore's overall ceiling. Still, his consistent target share and ability to get open remain encouraging for fantasy managers. As the Bears look to bounce back, Moore will be key in their efforts when they face the Minnesota Vikings next Monday night in a crucial rematch.

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Kendre Miller Dec 9 2:40am CT
Kendre Miller

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller was activated from injured reserve on Saturday and made an immediate impact in his first action since Week 8. Miller took 10 carries for 32 rushing yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants. He was also targeted once but did not secure the catch and logged a 31-yard kickoff return. Miller's score came on a run from eight yards out and showed a blend of elusiveness and strength. After taking the handoff, Miller sidestepped one defender in the backfield, slipped out of the reach of another, then dropped his shoulder and flattened a third before getting tied up in a mix of Giants and Saints. Miller stayed on his feet as multiple Giants tried to tackle and/or pull the ball from his arms as he powered into the end zone. Miller should continue to operate as the direct backup to Alvin Kamara as the Saints move on to face the Commanders, though the entire offense will take a hit if Derek Carr's (hand, head) injuries force him to miss time.

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