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Russell Wilson completed 29 of 38 passes for 414 yards and three touchdowns to lead the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers to a 44-38 shootout win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

The 414 passing yards were the second most in Wilson's career. Wilson completed passes to 10 different receivers for the Steelers (9-3), who bounced back from a loss 10 days earlier in Cleveland and ensured a non-losing season for the 21st consecutive year.

After the Bengals cut their deficit to six on a 3-yard TD catch by Andrei Iosivas with 2:39 remaining in regulation, Pittsburgh recovered an onside kick and quarterback Justin Fields clinched the victory with a third-down run that allowed Pittsburgh to run out the clock.

Joe Burrow went 28-of-38 passing for 309 yards and three touchdowns for the Bengals (4-8). He got taken down for a pair of strip-sacks, including one that led to a 21-yard scoop-and-score by Payton Wilson in the fourth quarter. Burrow also threw an interception for Cincinnati, which dropped its third straight game.

Eagles 24, Ravens 19

Saquon Barkley ran for 107 yards and a touchdown and Philadelphia defeated host Baltimore for its eighth consecutive victory.

Jalen Hurts passed for 118 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 29 yards and a score for the Eagles (10-2), who have not lost since Sept. 29. In a showdown between Philadelphia's No. 1 defense and Baltimore's No. 1 offense, the Eagles held the Ravens (8-5) to their second-fewest points and second-fewest yards (372) this season.

Lamar Jackson passed for 237 yards and two TDs but lost for just the second time in 25 career starts against NFC opponents. Justin Tucker's struggles continued, as he missed two field goals and an extra point.

Buccaneers 26, Panthers 23 (OT)

Chase McLaughlin took advantage of a second chance in overtime and kicked a 30-yard field goal with 2:50 left in the session as Tampa Bay escaped Charlotte with a win over Carolina.

McLaughlin forced overtime with a 51-yarder on the last play of regulation, but he missed from 55 yards out on the first possession of the extra frame. The Panthers reached the Tampa Bay 30 on the ensuing possession but lost the ball on Chuba Hubbard's fumble before the Buccaneers' game-winning drive.

Bucky Irving ran for 152 yards and a touchdown and Baker Mayfield threw for 235 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for the Buccaneers (6-6). Bryce Young ran for a touchdown and threw for 298 yards on 26-for-46 passing for the Panthers (3-9).

Chargers 17, Falcons 13

Tarheeb Still intercepted Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins twice -- snagging one pick-6 -- and Ladd McConkey caught nine passes for 117 yards as visiting Los Angeles beat the Falcons.

Justin Herbert completed 16 of 23 passes for 147 yards for the Chargers, who came down with four interceptions. Los Angeles (8-4) won for the fifth time in six games despite being outgained 350-187.

Cousins completed 24 of 39 passes for 245 yards as the Falcons (6-6) lost their third game in a row. Bijan Robinson ran for 102 yards and a score, while Ray-Ray McCloud caught four passes for 95 yards and Drake London had nine receptions for 86 yards.

Texans 23, Jaguars 20

Joe Mixon rushed for 101 yards and the decisive touchdown as Houston held on to beat host Jacksonville in a game marred by an illegal hit that knocked Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence out with a concussion.

Mixon's 7-yard touchdown run gave Houston (8-5) a 13-6 lead with 8:04 left in the third quarter against Jacksonville (2-10), which lost its fifth straight game.

An ugly incident transpired with 4:06 left in the first half. Multiple skirmishes erupted after Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair hammered Lawrence as he slid feet-first at the Houston 45. Al-Shaair finished a head-first launch with a forearm shot near Lawrence's head and shoulder. Lawrence immediately displayed the "fencing" hand motion associated with concussions but stood to leave the field on a cart after a few minutes.

Vikings 23, Cardinals 22

Sam Darnold threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Aaron Jones with 1:13 remaining as Minnesota stormed back to beat Arizona in Minneapolis.

Darnold completed 21 of 31 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns for the Vikings (10-2), who never led until the final 73 seconds. The Vikings trailed 19-6 late in the third quarter before rallying to score 17 of the final 20 points, securing their fifth straight victory.

Kyler Murray completed 31 of 45 passes for 260 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for the Cardinals (6-6). Trey McBride caught 12 passes for 96 yards, Marvin Harrison Jr. had a touchdown reception and James Conner led the team with 68 rushing yards.

Colts 25, Patriots 24

Anthony Richardson threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce before powering his way into the end zone on a two-point conversion attempt with 12 seconds left to lift Indianapolis over New England in Foxborough, Mass.

Richardson completed 12 of 24 passes for 109 yards, two TDs and two interceptions. He added 48 yards and a score on the ground, where Jonathan Taylor led the way with 96 yards on 25 carries for the Colts (6-7).

The Patriots (3-10) amassed 200 rushing yards, getting 73 from Rhamondre Stevenson, 62 from Antonio Gibson and 59 from quarterback Drake Maye. Maye also had 238 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 24-for-30 passing.

Seahawks 26, Jets 21

Zach Charbonnet scored on an 8-yard run with 5:31 remaining as Seattle rallied for a victory against New York in East Rutherford, N.J.

The NFC West-leading Seahawks (7-5) won their third straight game. A decisive nine-play, 71-yard drive was aided by a pair of Jets penalties after New York had stopped Seattle on fourth-and-1. Geno Smith, a second-round pick by the Jets in 2013, completed 20 of 31 passes for 206 yards and one TD for the Seahawks.

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who will turn 41 on Monday, was 21-of-39 passing for 185 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. New York (3-9) fell for the eighth time in nine games.

Commanders 42, Titans 19

Rookie Jayden Daniels tossed a career-high three touchdown passes and ran for a score as Washington cruised past Tennessee in Landover, Md., to snap a three-game losing streak.

Daniels completed 25 of 30 passes for 206 yards, while Terry McLaurin had eight catches for 73 yards and two touchdowns. Brian Robinson Jr. ran for 103 yards and a touchdown as the Commanders (8-5) tallied a season-high 267 rushing yards on 45 attempts.

Will Levis completed 18 of 37 passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns for the Titans (3-9), who have lost three of their past four games. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine caught three passes for 61 yards and two scores.

Rams 21, Saints 14

Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes, Kyren Williams ran for a score and visiting Los Angeles held off New Orleans.

Stafford passed for 183 yards and Williams rushed for 104 yards on 15 carries for the Rams (6-6), who reached .500 for the third time this season. Stafford found Puka Nacua for a go-ahead 7-yard score with 8:54 to play.

Alvin Kamara rushed for 112 yards and Derek Carr passed for 184 and a touchdown for the Saints (4-8), who lost for the first time in three games under interim coach Darren Rizzi.

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Tommy Tremble Dec 2 7:20am CT
Tommy Tremble

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble recorded five catches on eight targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to Tampa Bay. The outing matched his total yards combined from his previous six games this season. The resurgence comes in the absence of rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck), who was out and did not practice last week. While Tremble has not found the end zone this season, he could be worth a look in tight end premium leagues, especially if Sanders misses time. With six teams on the bye in Week 14, Tremble is a potential streamer in deep leagues against the Philadelphia Eagles if Sanders is out again.

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Xavier Legette Dec 2 7:10am CT
Xavier Legette

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette recorded four catches for 56 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Legette has enjoyed playing opposite veteran Adam Thielen. Since Thielen returned to the lineup in Week 12, Legette has recorded back-to-back 50-plus yard games for the first time in his career. Still, he has struggled with drops recently, only hauling in 50% of his targets this week. While it's clear that the former Gamecock has all the physical tools to succeed, curbing those focus issues early in his career will be crucial for his development. Expect him to continue playing a significant role as Carolina takes on the mighty Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14.

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David Moore Dec 2 7:10am CT
David Moore

Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Moore saw many balls thrown his way in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He caught five of nine targets for 40 yards. Moore has recently seen increased snaps and targets as standout rookie receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) remains out of the lineup. It's been a mixed bag, but managers would ultimately like to see a better catch percentage from the journeyman receiver, who has caught just 41% of his targets this year. His sustained relevance likely hinges on Coker's health going forward. Moore is on the FLEX radar in deep leagues against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14 if Coker is inactive again.

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Adam Thielen Dec 2 6:30am CT
Adam Thielen

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen had a game to remember against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran hauled in eight of 10 targets for 99 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss. But the performance goes much deeper than the numbers. After catching the 25-yard game-tying touchdown, Thielen made one of the most improbable catches you'll ever see on a crucial 3rd-and-5 in overtime. The ball was high and behind him, but the veteran adjusted and made a dazzling one-handed grab to move the chains. Thielen also had another potential touchdown taken off the board after a controversial ruling by the referees declared he did not maintain control inbounds. Still, he is more fantasy-relevant than ever during his Carolina tenure. Thielen will be one of the most sought-after players on the waiver wire and is on the FLEX radar against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14.

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Chuba Hubbard Dec 2 6:20am CT
Chuba Hubbard

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard had his worst game of the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13. Hubbard recorded just 43 rushing yards on 12 attempts and a crucial overtime fumble in Carolina's 26-23 loss. He had no receiving targets and no touchdowns. One could attribute Hubbard's lack of production to the ramping up of rookie halfback Jonathon Brooks, who saw increased reps in his second career game. This was a known possibility and something many managers had predicted since the preseason. The crucial overtime fumble certainly doesn't help his outlook in the future. Still, Hubbard has had a great season and will likely remain the featured back against Philadelphia next week.

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Jonathon Brooks Dec 2 6:20am CT
Jonathon Brooks

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks saw more snaps and opportunities in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Panthers continue to ease him into their game plans. The Texas product carried the ball six times for 18 yards but did more damage in the receiving game, garnering three receptions for 23 yards. While it was starting to look doubtful that Brooks would bring any fantasy relevance this year, it now seems possible that he can make an impact in the waning weeks of the season. With Carolina taking on a tough Philadelphia defense next week, Brooks' usage compared to Chuba Hubbard will be something to watch.

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Bryce Young Dec 2 6:10am CT
Bryce Young

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has continued showing much-improved confidence and talent over the last month, culminating in his best game against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Young finished the overtime loss with 298 yards, one passing touchdown, 17 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to Tampa Bay. He also added a clutch moment to his resume, connecting with Adam Thielen for a 25-yard touchdown to tie the game with 30 seconds remaining, capping a nine-play, 60-yard drive. It's clear that a midseason benching and reset were pivotal for Young, who has been guns blazing since his return to the lineup. However, a Week 14 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles will be his toughest test yet.

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Kirk Cousins Dec 2 2:13am CT
Kirk Cousins

Dynasty | Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 24-of-39 passes with no touchdowns and four interceptions in a loss to the Chargers. Dynasty Analysis: The Chargers have a solid defense, but this was a mess from the beginning for Cousins, who has been really up and down all year. With Atlanta now having lost three in a row, the calls for Michael Penix Jr may start to get louder if the Falcons don't turn this around. Still, Cousins has shown a knack for bouncing back from bad games. His dynasty value is stable as an aging low-end QB1 or solid QB2.

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Justin Herbert Dec 2 2:13am CT
Justin Herbert

Dynasty | Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey had nine catches for 117 yards in a win against Atlanta. Dynasty Analysis: If there was any question as to who the top receiver for the Chargers is, that's been answered as McConkey now has over 300 yards the past three weeks. With Justin Herbert settling in to the new offense, McConkey's dynasty arrow is pointing way up as he's now up to 58 catches for 815 yards.

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Justin Fields Dec 2 2:13am CT
Justin Fields

Dynasty | Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson completed 29-of-38 passes for 414 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a win against the Bengals. Dynasty Analysis: Many thought Mike Tomlin was crazy for benching Justin Fields earlier this year, but it's clear he knows more about football than pretty much anyone else on the planet. This has looked like a master stroke as Wilson is now up to 1,626 passing yards and ten touchdowns (with just three interceptions) in just six games started. While still more of a QB2 in dynasty leagues. Wilson is proving he still has something left in the tank and his dynasty value is back on the rise.

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Brock Bowers Dec 2 2:13am CT
Brock Bowers

Dynasty | Cardinals tight end Trey McBride had 12 catches for 96 yards in a loss to the Vikings. Dynasty Analysis: McBride now has a whopping 24 catches on 27 attempts over the past two weeks. While he amazingly still doesn't have a touchdown on the season, the fact he's been able to put up elite level TE1 numbers without finding the end zone is telling. His potential is through the roof and may end up being the TE2 behind Brock Bowers when all is said and done this year.

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Jayden Daniels Dec 2 2:13am CT
Jayden Daniels

Dynasty | Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin had eight catches for 73 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Tennessee. Dynasty Analysis: McLaurin's weekly value has been really up and down of late, but today reminded us he could go nuclear on any given Sunday. With Jayden Daniels entrenched as a superstar young quarterback, McLaurin should be locked into lineups the rest of the way. Today's performance will stop any slight dynasty value slide he's been experiencing.

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Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Dec 2 2:13am CT
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine

Dynasty | Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine had three catches for 61 yards and two touchdowns in a loss against Washington. Dynasty Analysis: It's actually getting insane. He now has eight touchdown catches on the year on just 20 receptions. While his floor is ridiculously low, he's also scored in seven out of eight games and has to be considered in lineups because of it. His dynasty value hasn't moved much because of the lack of volume, but it's hard to argue with the results here.

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Trevor Lawrence Dec 2 2:13am CT
Trevor Lawrence

Dynasty | Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was forced from a loss to the Texans with a head injury. Dynasty Analysis: Lawrence was making his way back from a shoulder injury only to be the recipient of what many are calling a dirty hit. Regardless, Lawrence took a shot to the head and was quickly ruled out. This has the looks of another round of missed practices and possibly missed games for the hard-luck Lawrence, who was attempting to slide before getting plowed into. Lawrence has been up and down and while this won't affect his dynasty value much, the idea he was the next big thing at the position has pretty much quieted to a silence.

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Taysom Hill Dec 2 2:13am CT
Taysom Hill

Dynasty | Saints hybrid player Taysom Hill left the Saints loss to the Rams with a knee injury. Dynasty Analysis: The Saints are fearing he has ligament damage and it really does look like his season may be over. It's a very unfortunate end for him as New Orleans was trying to really use him in a variety of ways again down the stretch. As an aging player who could be coming off a serious injury (and one with a new coaching staff), his dynasty value is in serious flux.

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Rachaad White Dec 2 2:13am CT
Rachaad White

Dynasty | Bucs running back Bucky Irving had 152 rushing yards, three catches, 33 receiving yards and a touchdown in a win against Carolina. Dynasty Analysis: The three-headed monster in the Tampa backfield is sure looking a lot more like Irving as the "A" and the combination of Rachaad White and Sean Tucker as a distant "B and C" at the moment. Irving has been incredibly impressive the past few weeks and today's career day is surely going to keep his dynasty value rising. In short, he looks like a rookie draft steal at the moment.

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Chuba Hubbard Dec 2 2:13am CT
Chuba Hubbard

Dynasty | Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks had 18 rushing yards in a loss to Tampa Bay. Dynasty Analysis: Brooks had six carries on the day and Chuba Hubbard had 12. Neither running back was very impressive, but at least Brooks had a few more touches this week. He looks like a player we're going to have to simply wait until next season to get a really good look at. At this point, his dynasty value is starting to slip a bit.

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Christian McCaffrey Dec 2 2:13am CT
Christian McCaffrey

Dynasty | 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey could be lost for the season with a PCL injury. Dynasty Analysis: Yikes. McCaffrey dealt with an Achilles issue most of the year, only to come back and have this happen. Teams don't typically suggest players are lost for the year unless they really believe testing will come back a certain way, so it looks like this is it for McCaffrey, whose season will likely end with just over 200 rushing yards and no touchdowns rushing or receiving. Yikes. His dynasty value is also going to sink as he was only able to play in four games this season. Father Time may just be undefeated yet.

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Demario Douglas Dec 2 2:00am CT
Demario Douglas

New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas caught all four of his targets for 20 receiving yards during Sunday's Week 13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Although four targets represent solid volume, Douglas' low yardage total was not enough to put him on the fantasy radar in Week 13. In fact, this was his lowest yardage and fantasy points total since Week 8 against the New York Jets. As New England pass-catchers Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Kayshon Boutte, and Kendrick Bourne continue to command significant target shares, there may be fewer opportunities for Douglas. He should rank as a WR4 in fantasy football on the other side of the Patriots' Week 14 bye.

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Kendrick Bourne Dec 2 1:50am CT
Kendrick Bourne

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne caught all three of his targets for 39 yards during Sunday's Week 13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. He played 64 percent of the team's offensive snaps and ranked third among Patriots wide receivers with 27 routes run. The 29-year-old now has at least three catches in each of his last three games, totaling 31.5 fantasy points (PPR) and ranking as the overall WR36 during that span. It's also worth noting that Bourne's production and fantasy value would have been even higher if not for a touchdown reception that was called back due to a penalty. Moving forward, Bourne's volume and scoring potential make him a fringe top-36 fantasy receiver on the other side of the Patriots' Week 14 bye.

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