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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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Bryce Young Dec 9 7:50am CT
Bryce Young

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed 55% of his pass attempts for 191 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in a 22-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Young also added 29 rushing yards on seven attempts. For the most part, Young continued to look poised and confident, a recent development for the second-year quarterback. On 3rd-and-11 from Carolina's two-yard line, with 2:43 left in the fourth quarter and down six, he delivered a strike on a scramble drill play to Xavier Legette to keep the Panthers' hopes alive. Later that drive, Legette dropped the potential go-ahead touchdown with under a minute remaining. While Carolina has no postseason aspirations, the front office will closely monitor the play of their quarterback, who takes on Dallas in Week 15.

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Chuba Hubbard Dec 9 7:50am CT
Chuba Hubbard

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard re-established himself as a premier 2024 halfback in Week 14, rushing for 92 yards and a touchdown on 26 attempts and tallying four catches for 15 yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. With rookie Jonathon Brooks (knee) leaving the game in the first quarter, Hubbard took on the full spectrum of backfield workload, coming two carries shy of his season high. While the extent of Brooks' injury is unclear, one could expect Carolina to be very cautious with him as we enter the season's final stretch. Following a gauntlet of tough run defenses, Hubbard and company will face a reeling Dallas squad in Week 15, ranked 27th against running backs.

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Jonathon Brooks Dec 9 7:49am CT
Jonathon Brooks

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.

Puka Nacua Dec 9 7:49am CT
Puka Nacua

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.

Brian Thomas Jr. Dec 9 7:49am CT
Brian Thomas Jr.

Dynasty | Jags rookie Brian Thomas Jr had eight catches for 86 yards in a win against Tennessee. Dynasty Analysis: Even Mac Jones can't slow down BTJ, who has been one of the most consistent rookies all season, despite playing on a team that's struggled to say the least. With a 54/851/6 line already, Thomas looks like a lock to reach 1,000 yards his rookie season. He's one of the more valuable holds in terms of 2023 rookies in dynasty leagues at the moment.

Tyreek Hill Dec 9 7:48am CT
Tyreek Hill

Dynasty | Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill had ten catches for 114 yards and a touchdown in a win against Miami. Dynasty Analysis: It might be too little, too late for some dynasty managers, but today reminded us of just how dominant Hill can be on any given Sunday. Tua Tagovailoa seems to be rounding back into form and the Dolphins are still mathematically alive, so dynasty managers can count on a full workload at least in the near-term for Hill. His dynasty value has sunk a little this year, but that should stop after today.

Tutu Atwell Dec 9 7:10am CT
Tutu Atwell

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell caught all three of his targets for 45 yards in the Rams' 44-42 over the Bills in Week 14. Atwell had the third-most targets on the Rams behind only star receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp. The third-year receiver from Louisville played 46% of snaps as the team's fourth receiver compared to 61% for Demarcus Robinson. However, Robinson was held without a catch and had to leave the game with an injury for the second straight week. Robinson's shoulder injury will be important to monitor this week since the Rams are back in action on Thursday against the 49ers. If Robinson is out, Atwell would step up as the team's third wide receiver and be a possible deep-league flex option after three straight games with multiple catches.

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Cooper Kupp Dec 9 7:00am CT
Cooper Kupp

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp brought in five of his eight targets on Sunday against the Bills and finished with 92 receiving yards. He caught his sixth touchdown of the season with an acrobatic catch at the goal line in the third quarter of the Rams' impressive 44-42 win over Buffalo. It was a nice bounce-back game for Kupp after just 17 yards against the Saints, and he now has four scores in his last four games and is up to 657 yards for the season. He is a solid WR2 with WR1 upside for this week's matchup with the 49ers on Thursday Night Football. He has missed the Rams last three matchups with the Niners but has 40 catches for 441 yards and two touchdowns in his last four games against his division foes.

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Blake Corum Dec 9 6:40am CT
Blake Corum

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum totaled 34 rushing yards on eight carries against the Bills on Sunday, with four of those carries coming in the red zone. The rookie played a season-high 32% of snaps in Week 13 against the Saints and followed that up by playing 17% of snaps in Week 14 against the Bills. He is still in search of his first NFL touchdown but his role is trending up heading into the stretch run for Los Angeles. This week, the Rams face the 49ers on Thursday Night Football in an important division game. Corum will continue to be an important backup for Kyren Williams and a great handcuff option for Williams owners. He hasn't had enough success to have standalone starting value in standard leagues quite yet, but his role going forward is definitely worth watching.

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Puka Nacua Dec 9 6:40am CT
Puka Nacua

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua had a monster game against the Bills solid defense on Sunday afternoon, racking up 162 receiving yards and a touchdown on 12 catches while adding a second touchdown on the ground with five carries for 16 rushing yards. He had the best fantasy day of any wide receiver in PPR scoring. Nacua has been excellent all season when healthy and is up to 708 receiving yards with four total touchdowns in just eight games. He has at least 98 receiving yards in four of his last five games and at least nine catches in three of those contests. He missed the Rams' first matchup with the 49ers this year but will go up against his division foe this week on Thursday Night Football. Nacua will remain a locked-in WR1 given his large role and consistent production.

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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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