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Saints concerned over QB Derek Carr's hand injury

Sun Dec 8 6:27pm ET
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr sustained a left hand injury and possible concussion in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 14-11 victory over the New York Giants.

The Saints feared Carr fractured the hand, per reports, and he was slated to undergo further testing. He reportedly had a cast on the hand when exiting the stadium.

Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi said Carr may have to enter the concussion protocol.

Carr was injured when he tried to leap for a first down late in the final quarter. He was near the sideline and went airborne, landing hard on the left hand with this face then slamming into the turf as he landed out of bounds with 3:59 left in the game.

Jake Haener finished up the game for the Saints.

Carr completed 20 of 31 passes for 219 yards, one touchdown and one interception for New Orleans.

Overall, Carr has passed for 2,145 yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He missed three games earlier this season due to an oblique injury.

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Player Notes
Tyreek Hill Dec 8 8:10pm CT
Tyreek Hill

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist) caught 10 of 14 targets for 115 yards and a touchdown in the 32-26 victory over the New York Jets. Hill also added six rushing yards on one attempt. The touchdown came on a crucial 4th and goal that tied the game at 23 after Jaylen Waddle converted the two-point attempt. This marks the first time since Week 1 that Hill has posted 100-plus receiving yards in a game. The touchdown is the fourth time he has found paydirt in the last five games. The 30-year-old is starting to have some of the performances that fantasy managers have hoped for when drafting him early in the first round back in August. With Miami needing wins in all their remaining games, Hill should continue to be heavily utilized down the stretch. Miami will travel in Week 15 to take on the Houston Texans.

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Khalil Shakir Dec 8 8:10pm CT
Khalil Shakir

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir caught five passes for 106 yards and one touchdown in the team's loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Shakir led the Bills in receiving yards. His total was one yard shy of his season-high mark. Shakir's touchdown came deep in the third quarter when the slot receiver took a short completion and sprinted past defenders for 51 yards. It was his first score since Week 3. He later caught a 34-yard pass to the Rams' one-yard line. Shakir will be in the flex conversation again when the Bills travel to Detroit next week.

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Amari Cooper Dec 8 8:10pm CT
Amari Cooper

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper caught six passes for 95 yards in the team's 42-44 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The veteran was targeted a team-high 14 times in what was ultimately his busiest game as a member of the Bills. It's encouraging to see Cooper's usage increase as he gets more comfortable with the Buffalo offense and his wrist ailment heals. Unfortunately for fantasy managers who started Cooper, Josh Allen's three passing touchdowns went to Khalil Shakir, Mack Hollins, and Ty Johnson. Cooper and the rest of the Bills travel to face the Detroit Lions in Week 15.

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Mack Hollins Dec 8 8:10pm CT
Mack Hollins

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins caught four of six targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in the team's 42-44 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. His score came from 21 yards away midway through the fourth quarter. Hollins' playing time has increased with Keon Coleman (wrist) out of the lineup and he's now found paydirt two games in a row. However, there's little consistency in his usage with several players ahead of him in the target pecking order. Coleman is nearing a return, which would send Hollins to the sidelines more often. He does not need to be added to fantasy football rosters.

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Jonnu Smith Dec 8 8:00pm CT
Jonnu Smith

Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith caught three of four targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in Week 14's 32-26 overtime victory over the New York Jets. His touchdown grab to seal the victory came from 10 yards out on a beautiful touchball by Tua Tagovailoa. Smith went into the contest on an absolute tear. His averages in the previous three games were 10 targets, 8.3 receptions, and 100.3 yards per game. That was on top of scoring three touchdowns in that same span. Smith has quickly emerged as one of the top tight ends in fantasy football and should be a vital part of the Dolphins offense for the remainder of the season. Week 15 presents a road matchup with the Houston Texans.

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Josh Allen Dec 8 8:00pm CT
Josh Allen

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns and added three more on the ground in the team's 42-44 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Allen was the biggest beneficiary of the shootout in the City of Angels. In addition to his six scores, Buffalo's franchise quarterback threw for 342 yards and ran for 82 on 10 carries. Although he hit a season-high mark for rushing yards, all three touchdowns were one-yard plunges. All of that production turned into 51 fantasy points. Despite the loss, Allen's performance confirms his status as the favorite to win MVP. Another shootout against the Detroit Lions could be on tap next week.

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Rasul Douglas Dec 8 8:00pm CT
Rasul Douglas

Buffalo Bills defensive back Rasul Douglas (knee, back) was forced from his team's 44-42 loss to the Los Angeles Rams twice on Sunday. Late in the third quarter, Douglas left the outing after a Rams scoring play with a back injury but was cleared to return and did so the next time he was needed. However, ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg reports that the 30-year-old was again forced from the contest -- this time with a knee injury. He did not reenter the game. Before exiting, the veteran racked up six tackles (four solo). It appears the back injury won't be an issue moving forward, but the knee ailment he picked up could be a problem. Expect an update on its severity over the next few days as Buffalo begins their prep for a Week 15 road tilt against the Detroit Lions.

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James Cook Dec 8 8:00pm CT
James Cook

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook rushed six times for 20 yards and caught two passes for nine yards in the team's 42-44 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 25-year-old was bottled up on his first few carries and then the Bills fell behind by multiple scores, limiting his touches. Cook's 29 yards was his second-worst yardage total of the season, only trailing the Kansas City game. In that game, he scored twice. That wasn't the case against the Rams. Therefore, it was Cook's worst fantasy output of the season. Cook faces a tough Detroit Lions run defense in Week 15.

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Devon Achane Dec 8 7:50pm CT
Devon Achane

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane carried the ball 14 times for 24 yards and a touchdown in their 32-26 overtime victory over the New York Jets. He also added six receptions on seven targets for 45 yards. This is the sixth time in the last seven games that Achane has found the end zone and scored at least 15-plus PPR fantasy points. The touchdown came from two yards out on the opening drive to give Miami an early 7-0 lead. While the rushing totals have not been great recently, he has proven time and time again that he doesn't need the ball a ton to produce. His role is as safe as almost any other back in the NFL, with Miami having no more margin for error for the rest of the season. Next on the schedule is a matchup with the Houston Texans in Week 15.

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Jaylen Waddle Dec 8 7:50pm CT
Jaylen Waddle

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle caught nine of 12 targets for 99 yards in their 32-26 overtime victory over the division-rival New York Jets. It was a bounce back after a poor performance in Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers. Waddle and Tyreek Hill (wrist) took advantage of Sauce Gardner's absence in this game. It was the second time in three games that the 26-year-old was able to surpass 90 yards after not being able to break 50 in eight of the previous nine contests. Things are starting to click for Miami's offense, and Waddle has become a beneficiary with 25 targets over the last three games. Fantasy managers can feel more comfortable starting him in their starting lineups as we approach the fantasy playoffs. Next on the schedule is a matchup with the Houston Texans, who are very suspect against wide receivers.

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Travis Homer Dec 8 7:10pm CT
Travis Homer

Chicago Bears running back Travis Homer (head) had three catches for 11 yards in Sunday's loss to the 49ers. With Roschon Johnson (concussion) out, Homer took over as the No. 2 option behind D'Andre Swift. Unfortunately, he wasn't on the field long before exiting in the second quarter. The 26-year-old will probably undergo more tests in the coming days. But Darrynton Evans would be in line to support Swift if Johnson and Homer aren't available in Week 15 versus the Vikings.

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Isaac Guerendo Dec 8 7:00pm CT
Isaac Guerendo

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Isaac Guerendo (foot) will undergo an MRI exam on Monday after potentially spraining his foot in Week 14. With Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) sidelined, the 24-year-old took over in the backfield in Sunday's win over the Bears. He played well, amassing 78 yards and two scores off 15 carries and adding 50 yards off two receptions. It was a spirited performance for those that picked Guerendo up off the waiver wire and started him this week, but the elation was short-lived. If he can't suit up in Week 15 versus the Rams, Patrick Taylor Jr., who had 25 yards and a touchdown off seven attempts against Chicago, will likely handle the starting duties and will be a popular waiver-wire addition.

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Bucky Irving Dec 8 6:40pm CT
Bucky Irving

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (back) was active for Sunday's win over the Raiders. However, he didn't see much action, amassing three yards off four carries and adding one catch for 15 yards. The rookie exited in the second quarter and was progressively downgraded to out. Fortunately, it doesn't appear as if he was re-injured, with ESPN's Jenna Laine reporting that Irving was held out to avoid "any setbacks" regarding his health. With the Bucs currently sitting atop the NFC South, the team will need him on the field in Week 15 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. It sounds as if Irving should be good to go. But if not, Rachaad White, who had two touchdowns in Week 14, will be in line for more work.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba Dec 8 6:40pm CT
Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught his fifth touchdown of the season in Week 14 against the Arizona Cardinals. He finished third on the team in targets, but he caught all five for 82 yards. Smith-Njigba caught passes at all three levels of the field. He continues to be excellent for fantasy football, especially with the way the touchdowns have flowed of late. Smith-Njigba has not fallen below 69 receiving yards since Week 7. He is now operating and producing as if he is Seattle's No. 1 wide receiver. That mantle likely still technically belongs to DK Metcalf, but Smith-Njigba is making a great case for himself. Look for him to continue this streak in Week 14 when Seattle hosts the Green Bay Packers.

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Zach Charbonnet Dec 8 6:40pm CT
Zach Charbonnet

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet was excellent in Week 14 against the Arizona Cardinals. Charbonnet carried the ball 22 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught seven passes for 59 yards. As expected, Charbonnet received massive volume while filling in for an injured Kenneth Walker III (ankle/calf). Charbonnet scored almost 40 PPR fantasy points. He actually looked better than Walker has of late. Charbonnet averaged 6.24 yards per carry and looked smooth as a pass catcher. He also delivered on a massive 51-yard scamper to the end zone in the first half. The Seahawks love what Walker brings to the table, but it is hard to deny how well Charbonnet has played in his stead this season. Perhaps this performance will earn Charbonnet more opportunities moving forward. Walker's status for Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers is unknown. If Walker were to miss or be limited, Charbonnet would step right back into an RB2 role.

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Mike Williams Dec 8 6:30pm CT
Mike Williams

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams logged three receptions for 36 yards on four targets in a 27-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns. With George Pickens (hamstring) inactive, Williams stepped up for quarterback Russell Wilson, particularly down the field in contested catch situations. If Pickens were to miss extended time, Williams would likely become an intriguing fantasy asset, but it's difficult to project him for consistent opportunities otherwise. It is possible, however, that the veteran is more involved going forward. He is worth rostering in bestball and dynasty formats, but Williams will remain off the fantasy radar in most redraft leagues heading into a Week 15 meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Geno Smith Dec 8 6:30pm CT
Geno Smith

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith completed 24 of 30 passes for 233 yards and a touchdown in Week 14 against the Arizona Cardinals. Smith looked poised all game. He only took what the defense gave him and led the Seahawks on several long drives. Smith saw low passing volume for the fourth game in a row as the Seahawks continue to try and commit to their running game. The formula is working, though, as the team has now won four straight games with this strategy. The shift in philosophy is certainly hurting Smith in fantasy. Earlier in the season, Smith relied on heavy passing volume and delivered with high yardage output. His yardage totals have still been solid, but he is sorely lacking in the touchdown department. That trend projects to continue as we head into hard-hitting winter football down the stretch. Smith is simply a low-upside streamer at this point in the season and likely is not even worth a roster spot most weeks.

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Tyler Lockett Dec 8 6:30pm CT
Tyler Lockett

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett caught no passes on one target in Week 14 against the Arizona Cardinals. Lockett has been completely phased out of the Seahawks' offense. He dropped a would-be touchdown in the end zone on his only target. Otherwise, quarterback Geno Smith was focused entirely on wide receivers DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba and running back Zach Charbonnet. Lockett is a completely forgotten man in the Seahawks' offense. He is a great locker-room presence and a savvy veteran on the field. However, he is not integral to the game plan any longer. At this point, Lockett should not be rostered in fantasy. He will only find relevance should Metcalf or Smith-Njigba go down due to injury.

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D.K. Metcalf Dec 8 6:30pm CT
D.K. Metcalf

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf finished second on the team in targets with six in Week 14. He only caught four passes for 49 yards. Metcalf has historically not had the best games against the Arizona Cardinals and that continued in Week 14. Seattle's passing game continues to run primarily through fellow wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Metcalf has not exceeded 70 receiving yards or caught a touchdown since Week 7. He has played second fiddle to Smith-Njigba consistently, but the connection between quarterback Geno Smith and Metcalf has simply not been the same over the last several weeks. Metcalf started the season as a top-10 wide receiver in fantasy but has faded to flex value since he returned from a sprained MCL in Week 11. The Seahawks need Metcalf to produce in order to fully unlock their offense. As such, he is always a good bet to bounce back. He will have a tough task to do so in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers.

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Darnell Mooney Dec 8 6:20pm CT
Darnell Mooney

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney hauled in six of seven targets for 142 yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings. Mooney ripped off chunk plays of 24, 28, and 49 yards on the way to logging the highest yardage total of the season and of his career. The 27-year-old has now recorded six or more targets in 10 of 13 games this season, catching six or more passes in three of them, and now has a slight edge for the team lead in receiving yards with 873 compared to Drake London's 866 yards. The fifth-year pro will look to keep rolling in Week 15 against the Raiders who allowed three different wide receivers to catch four passes for at least 59 yards while allowing two touchdowns to wideouts in Week 14. Mooney figures to be in the WR3 range again for that matchup.

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