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Jets to begin GM interviews

Sun Dec 15 11:32am ET
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The New York Jets will kick off their hunt for a new general manager with the first candidate likely to interview this week, ESPN reported Sunday.

Among those expected to interview are former Tennessee Titans GM Jon Robinson and former NFL player Louis Riddick, an ESPN analyst who has front-office experience, per the report.

The job came open Nov. 19 when the Jets fired Joe Douglas. His dismissal followed the firing of head coach Robert Saleh in October, with the Jets 2-3 at the time. New York is 1-7 under interim coach Jeff Ulbrich.

Robinson is expected to interview this week with Riddick soon to follow. Because they are not currently employed in the NFL, they are free to interview at any time.

Robinson was the architect of a Titans team that drafted running back Derrick Henry and wide receiver A.J. Brown. Tennessee made the playoffs four times in Robinson's seven seasons before he surprisingly was fired in December 2022.

Riddick played seven seasons in the NFL and went on to work in the front offices of the Washington and Philadelphia franchises. He has interviewed for at least three NFL general manager openings in the past.

The Jets and Jaguars are set to meet Sunday in Jacksonville in a clash of 3-10 teams.

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Bender's Starts/Sits: Week 15

Player Notes
KaVontae Turpin Dec 15 10:43am CT
KaVontae Turpin

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin remains a shaky fantasy option ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Last week, Turpin hauled in one of his four targets for 16 yards in the loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He also rushed the ball twice for 15 yards, but he only saw 17 percent of the offensive snaps. The return of Brandin Cooks has pushed Turpin further back on the depth chart in recent weeks. It's hard to imagine Turpin making much of an impact as the fourth or fifth wideout in this offense.

David Njoku Dec 15 10:43am CT
David Njoku

Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (hamstring) has been declared inactive for the Week 15 game.

Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players will need to monitor Njoku's practice status next week to see if he will have a chance to play in Week 16. Jordan Akins will be more involved in the passing game with Njoku out but can be avoided in fantasy leagues.

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Zane Gonzalez Dec 15 10:40am CT
Zane Gonzalez

Washington Commanders center Tyler Biadasz (illness) and kicker Zane Gonzalez (left foot) are both inactive for Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints. Biadasz did not appear on the injury report, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning that Biadasz was fighting an illness and faced an uphill battle to play. In the end, he's inactive, leaving Michael Deiter in line to start at center. Meanwhile, Gonzalez had been listed as questionable after logging two full practices to end the week. He has been filling in for the injured Austin Seibert (groin), going 3-for-5 on field goals and 10-for-10 on extra points through three games. With Gonzalez sidelined, GregJoseph will step up as Washington's kicker. The 30-year-old missed three field goals earlier in the year with the New York Jets, but he's still an appealing fantasy option given the frequency at which the Commanders score.

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David Njoku Dec 15 10:40am CT
David Njoku

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (hamstring) wasn't able to do enough during pre-game workouts to convince the coaching staff to play him this weekend and he's been officially ruled out for Sunday's contest against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. The Browns said early this week that it was looking unlikely that Njoku would be able to play after getting injured in the Week 14 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite missing practice all week, though, Njoku wasn't ruled out and was listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report. We now know fantasy managers won't have Njoku this week, and quarterback Jameis Winston will also be without receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) for a third straight game. Jordan Akins will likely see more action with Njoku out, but receivers Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore will most likely benefit the most from a fantasy perspective.

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Jerry Hughes Dec 15 10:33am CT
Jerry Hughes

The Houston Texans have declared WR Steven Sims, DL Jerry Hughes, DL Kurt Hinish, TE Cade Stover and C Juice Scruggs inactive for Week 15.

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Jerome Baker Dec 15 10:33am CT
Jerome Baker

The Tennessee Titans have declared CB Roger McCreary, LB Jerome Baker, WR Jha'Quan Jackson, RB Joshua Kelley, CB Tre Avery and LB Otis Reese inactive for Week 15.

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Tanoh Kpassagnon Dec 15 10:33am CT
Tanoh Kpassagnon

The New Orleans Saints have declared RB Jordan Mims, QB Derek Carr, DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, DT Khristian Boyd and WR Mason Tipton inactive for Week 15.

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Michael Woods II Dec 15 9:50am CT
Michael Woods II

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Michael Woods II is expected to serve as the third wideout for the Week 15 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Browns will be without Cedric Tillman (concussion) for the third straight week. As a result, Woods should see more work on the field, but he doesn't offer great fantasy value. Over the last two games, Woods has four receptions for 55 yards and no scores. Possibly, Woods takes on a bigger role if tight end David Njoku (hamstring) is unable to go. At best, Woods is a desperation flex option in deep leagues for Week 15.

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Cairo Santos Dec 15 9:40am CT
Cairo Santos

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos hasn't made a field goal in two straight weeks, but is hopeful to bounce back in Week 15. Santos has made three extra point attempts and has zero field goal attempts in each of the last two games. The Bears having been playing from behind by big scores lately which has limited the opportunities for Santos. It doesn't look like it's going to get easier for the Bears as they play a tough Minnesota Vikings squad in Week 15. Santos hasn't given fantasy managers any reason to trust him heading into important fantasy playoff games this weekend.

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Eddy Pineiro Dec 15 9:30am CT
Eddy Pineiro

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro is coming off a tough outing during the Philadelphia Eagles last week. Pineiro made his lone field goal attempt and made 1-of-2 extra point attempts in the loss. The 29-year-old has now missed a week in two straight weeks. The Panthers offense finally coming alive has given Pineiro more streaming appeal lately. However, he remains a risky streaming choice ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Pineiro has three misses over the last two games, so fantasy managers should look elsewhere for help ahead of Week 15.

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Brandon McManus Dec 15 9:20am CT
Brandon McManus

Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus knocked down all five of his kicks during last week's loss to the Detroit Lions The veteran kicker has been reliable lately by making all of his kicks over the last four games. It appears the Packers have solved their problem at the kicker spot with the 33-year-old succeeding on every chance he gets. Fantasy managers might want to be cautious about starting McManus in Week 15. They play a Seattle Seahawks defense that done a nice job at keeping kickers in check. Fantasy managers might want to look for a kicker with a better matchup for Week 15.

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Chad Ryland Dec 15 9:20am CT
Chad Ryland

Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland was quiet during last week's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The 25-year-old made one-of-two field goal attempts and connected on his lone extra point try in the loss. Ryland has been decent this season as he knocked down 19-of-23 field goal attempts heading into the Week 15 matchup against the New England Patriots. It's worth noting that Ryland could lose his kicking job with Matt Prater (knee) nearing a return. Outside of his five field goal game in Week 13, Ryland has been fairly quiet this season. Fantasy managers should be able to find a better streaming option ahead of this game.

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De'Vondre Campbell Dec 15 9:13am CT
De'Vondre Campbell

Updating previous reports, San Francisco 49ers LB De'Vondre Campbell is expected to be suspended for refusing to play in Week 15's game versus the Los Angeles Rams. The team is unlikely to place him on waivers because he could then be claimed by another club and play out the remainder of the season. In addition, the 49ers would then be able to reclaim some of his $3.35 million signing bonus.

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Tyler Bass Dec 15 9:10am CT
Tyler Bass

Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass hasn't made a field goal in two weeks, but continues to remain involved. Bass has made 11 extra point attempts over his last two games, but is 0-for-1 on field goal attempts. The Bills offense keeps scoring on their red zone trips which has limited the value of Bass. The expectation is that Bass is going to have a heavy workload in Week 15. He heads into a matchup with the Detroit Lions that is likely to be a high-scoring affair. Fantasy managers who have Bass rostered should feel comfortable starting him this week.

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Cade York Dec 15 9:00am CT
Cade York

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Cade York has been elevated from the practice squad and is set to kick for the second straight week. York figures to remain as the primary kicker for the next few games with Evan McPherson (groin) on the injured reserve. Last week, York made all three of his extra point attempts and both field goals in the win over the Dallas Cowboys. The Bengals offense has been strong enough to keep their kickers busy this season. York figures to remain busy for the upcoming matchup against the Tennessee Titans.

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Jalen Tolbert Dec 15 8:50am CT
Jalen Tolbert

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert is coming off his worst performance of the season during last week's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Tolbert was held without a catch on three targets in the seven-point defeat. The 25-year-old has seen his playing time take a hit with Brandin Cooks returning to the field two weeks ago. Since then, Tolbert has seen less than 72 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the last two games. Tolbert has been held to two receptions or less in each of the last four games. It's tough to imagine Tolbert having reliable value going forward with Cooks and CeeDee Lamb both healthy.

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Younghoe Koo Dec 15 8:40am CT
Younghoe Koo

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo knocked through a pair of short field goals and a couple of extra points last week, restoring some faith in the kicker's abilities. The 30-year-old went through a rough patch from Weeks 5-10 where he missed seven field goals, however, over the last three contests he's 6-for-7 while remaining perfect on extra point attempts, going 25-for-25 on the season. Week 15 brings a favorable environment for the kicker, as the Falcons take on the Raiders in Las Vegas. The Falcons are 4.5-point favorites in this game and the Raiders have allowed the most fantasy points in all of football to opposing kickers. Atlanta, despite Kirk Cousins' recent struggles, should be able to move the ball down the field on Monday night, and Koo is tentatively back in the circle of trust, looking like a top-12 option this week.

From RotoBaller

Cade Stover Dec 15 8:30am CT
Cade Stover

Houston Texans tight end Cade Stover (illness) has been downgraded to out ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Stover underwent an emergency appendectomy surgery on Saturday. As a result, Stover will miss Sunday's game and his status should be updated at some point next week. Irv Smith was promoted from the practice squad and will operate as the No. 2 tight end behind Dalton Schultz on Sunday. Stover wasn't seeing a ton of action with only one game with over four targets this season. Smith won't be an ideal streaming option with Schultz healthy.

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David Njoku Dec 15 8:23am CT
David Njoku

Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (hamstring) will participate in pregame workouts prior to Week 15's game against the Kansas City Chiefs and needs a positive showing to determine if he will be declared active for the game, according to a source.

Fantasy Spin: Njoku had been listed as questionable on the injury report despite missing all three of Cleveland's practice sessions during the week. When healthy, he should be viewed as a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues.

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Tyler Conklin Dec 15 8:20am CT
Tyler Conklin

New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (personal) has been downgraded to out ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Conklin didn't travel with the team for this game while he deals with a personal matter. His absence means that Jeremy Ruckert will move into the No. 1 tight end role for this game. Ruckert doesn't offer much fantasy value considering he hasn't seen more than two targets in a game since Week 8. He might see a few more targets with Conklin unavailable, but it probably won't be enough to warrant streaming him in fantasy formats.

From RotoBaller