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Bengals | Tee Higgins enters the concussion protocol (2025-12-08 15:23:28) [jump to this story] Colts | Daniel Jones officially out for season (2025-12-08 14:32:00) [jump to this story] Dolphins | De'Von Achane was available to return (2025-12-07 19:04:00) [jump to this story] |
Chargers | Jaret Patterson off roster Mon Dec 8, 04:16 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Jaret Patterson was waived Monday, Dec. 8.
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Chargers | Tucker Fisk on injured reserve Mon Dec 8, 04:14 PM
Los Angeles Chargers TE Tucker Fisk (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 8.
Link to story Chargers | Two players activated from IR Mon Dec 8, 04:10 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Hassan Haskins (hamstring) and DT Otito Ogbonnia (elbow) were activated from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 8.
Link to story Chargers | Omarion Hampton activated off IR; expected to play vs. Eagles Mon Dec 8, 04:07 PM
Now official: Chargers RB Omarion Hampton, who has been out since fracturing his ankle in week 5 against Washington, has been activated off injured reserve and is expected to play tonight vs. the Eagles.
| Footballguys view: That's been the expectation since he worked fully in practice late last week. Hampton has been sidelined since suffering an ankle fracture in Week 5, but was off to a stellar start with 450 total yards and three touchdowns on 4.8 YPC. He also contributed to the passing attack as a receiver. It's reasonable to believe he'll give way to Kimani Vidal on occasion in his first game back, but Hampton is a solid RB2 play going up against an Eagles defense that will be without Jalen Carter. |
Bengals | Trey Hendrickson to have surgery Mon Dec 8, 04:03 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson (hip, pelvis) is scheduled to undergo core muscle surgery this week and is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Hendrickson is in the final year of his contract and set to become a free agent in March. He requested a trade in the offseason, before working out a one-year deal with the Bengals. Cincinnati gave him a $13 million raise, which got him back on the field ahead of the start of the season. The Bengals could sign him to an extension this offseason or use the franchise tag on him. The tag wasn't a concern for Hendrickson when he agreed to the re-worked contract. But it's also reasonable to think Hendrickson has played his last down in Cincinnati. |
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Commanders | Quinn confirms Zach Ertz suffered a season-ending ACL injury Mon Dec 8, 03:47 PM
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Sunday that "the early signals aren't good" about tight end Zach Ertz's knee injury, and further tests confirmed the team's fears about the nature of the injury. Quinn said at his Monday press conference that Ertz suffered a torn ACL. He will have surgery to repair the injury and will miss the rest of the season.
| Footballguys view: Ertz had one catch in Sunday's loss to the Vikings before being carted off with his leg in a brace. He had 50 catches for 504 yards and four touchdowns for the season. Ertz signed a one-year contract with the Commanders for this season. If he plays in 2026, it will be his 14th NFL season. John Bates, Ben Sinnott, and Colson Yankoff all move up the depth chart with Ertz out. |
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Ravens | Keaton Mitchell day to day with knee injury Mon Dec 8, 03:30 PM
Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell avoided a serious knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach John Harbaugh said Monday. Mitchell is considered day to day. He left the game in the third quarter after a 55-yard run. "We got good news," Harbaugh said. "So we'll see where we're at tomorrow and Wednesday."
| Footballguys view: Mitchell, who had a season-high-tying six carries for 76 yards, indicated Sunday night on Instagram that the injury was not serious. "I'm good. we good. Can't stop won't stop," he wrote. After Mitchell's exit, starter Derrick Henry (25 carries for 94 yards) and reserve Rasheen Ali (one carry for 2 yards) split snaps in the fourth quarter. Justice Hill, the Ravens' top pass blocker at the position, was placed on injured reserve in late November. We'll follow up as needed. |
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Bengals | Tee Higgins enters the concussion protocol Mon Dec 8, 03:23 PM
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is back in the concussion protocol. Higgins was evaluated for a concussion multiple times during Sunday's loss to the Bills and passed those tests, but head coach Zac Taylor said at a Monday press conference that the wideout reported symptoms after the game. That led to him being placed in the protocol.
| Footballguys view: Higgins had six catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns in the 39-34 loss. He missed Week 13 with a concussion and said after Sunday's game that he had no concern about staying in the game despite hitting his head on the turf multiple times. The Bengals host the Ravens in Week 15. Higgins' progress through the protocol will be updated when the team practices on Wednesday. |
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Buccaneers | Bowles: Mike Evans could return vs. Falcons Thursday night Mon Dec 8, 03:10 PM
Buccaneers WR Mike Evans has been pushing to play as soon as Thursday night against the Falcons as he works himself back into football shape from the broken clavicle he suffered earlier this season. There's a chance he will play then, and if not, then the Sunday, Dec. 21 game at Carolina would be realistic.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Monday that Evans is in play for Thursday night's game. The veteran wideout has missed significant time this season due to injury. Early in the season, he missed three weeks with a hamstring injury, only for him to return in Week 7 and suffer the broken clavicle that landed him on injured reserve. His 21-day practice window was opened about a week ago, and he is working himself back to return to the field. It appears his efforts are paying off. Stay tuned. |
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Bengals | Jermaine Burton let go Mon Dec 8, 03:02 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Jermaine Burton was waived Monday, Dec. 8.
| Footballguys view: Burton did not travel with the team to Buffalo for their NFL Week 14 loss to the Bills at Highmark Stadium, and he was ruled out for non-injury-related reasons, per the team's injury report. The Bengals announced before the game that Burton was suspended for that game. Burton, a third-round pick of the Bengals in the 2024 NFL draft who attended Georgia and Alabama, didn't play in a regular-season game during the 2025 season. Burton played in 14 games as a rookie, recording four catches for 107 receiving yards. |
Ravens | DeAndre Hopkins to be more involved? Mon Dec 8, 02:54 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR DeAndre Hopkins is a player that head coach John Harbaugh would like to have more involved in the offense.
| Footballguys view: According to Pro Football Focus, Hopkins played 13 offensive snaps against the Steelers, his fewest in a game since Week 5. He played 92.8 percent of the 11-personnel snaps from Weeks 5-13 but only 50 percent in this game, rotating with LaJohntay Wester, at times. Even with an increased role, Hopkins' days of being fantasy-relevant are over. |
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Falcons | Drake London day-to-day Mon Dec 8, 02:44 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (knee) is still considered day-to-day because of his knee injury, according to head coach Raheem Morris.
| Footballguys view: "Drake is still day-to-day," Morris told reporters. "We'll get a feel there." London has missed the last three games due to a knee injury he sustained back in Week 11. The fourth-year wide receiver was having a great season before suffering a PCL sprain. Over nine games, London has recorded 60 receptions for 810 receiving yards and six touchdowns. Morris sounded somewhat optimistic about London returning in Week 15. The Falcons play the Buccaneers on Thursday night this week. We'll be watching London's status closely. |
Colts | Riley Leonard uncertain for Week 15 Mon Dec 8, 02:41 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard (knee) is dealing with a knee injury, and his availability for Week 15 is uncertain at this point, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
| Footballguys view: This news comes on the heels of Steichen confirming that Daniel Jones did suffer a torn Achilles and will be out for the remainder of the season. Steichen said that Leonard is "working through" the injury, and the "hope" is that he will be able to play Sunday against the Seahawks. However, Steichen cannot say that for sure just yet. Anthony Richardson remains on injured reserve, which means the only fully healthy quarterback for the Colts right now is practice squad QB Brett Rypien. He has appeared in 11 games with four starts since entering the NFL in 2019. |
Browns | Stefanski: Shedeur Sanders will remain Cleveland's starting QB Mon Dec 8, 02:35 PM
Rookie Shedeur Sanders will remain the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns' final four games of the season, head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Monday.
| Footballguys view: Sanders started the previous three games. He is coming off the best game, accounting for 394 total yards and four touchdowns in the Browns' 31-29 home loss to the Titans. His QB2 finish overall in Week 14 was a pleasant surprise. He has completed 52.4 percent of his passes (54-of-103) for 769 passing yards with five touchdowns and three interceptions. He has also rushed for 50 yards and one touchdown on eight carries. The hope for fantasy managers is that he'll keep the offense on schedule and give the pieces we're invested in a chance to deliver for us. |
Colts | Daniel Jones officially out for season Mon Dec 8, 02:32 PM
Updating previous reports, Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) has been diagnosed with a torn Achilles tendon and will miss the rest of the 2025 season, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
| Footballguys view: Jones was playing through what was reported to be a hairline fracture in his left fibula when he went down in the first quarter on Sunday with an injury to his opposite leg. Although a torn Achilles is easily diagnosed, Jones underwent an MRI on Monday to confirm the injury. Jones is headed to free agency and might not be ready to play in Week 1 next season. The Colts and Vikings were both rumored to be in on signing Jones, but the nine-month recovery adds enough uncertainty to cloud the issue. |
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Dolphins | De'Von Achane undergoes MRI Mon Dec 8, 02:24 PM
Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (rib) underwent an MRI on the rib injury he suffered during the Week 14 game, and it did not show any serious issues. He may miss some practice time this week but seems to have a good chance to play in Week 15.
| Footballguys view: As The Sporting News suggests, one of the best dual-threat running backs should be good to go going forward. Achane has 193 carries for 1,126 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. He's caught 55 of 73 targets for 383 yards and four touchdowns. Still, it's worth noting Jaylen Wright saw the bulk of the touches after Achane's injury, finishing with 107 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries. We'll monitor Achane's status this week, but Wright should be a waiver priority for this week's game at Pittsburgh. |
Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan may return soon Mon Dec 8, 02:18 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (neck) has a chance to be available for the Week 15 game, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
| Footballguys view: McMillan, who has yet to play this season after injuring his neck this summer, returned to practice last week, but he was not officially activated. He'll have a chance to return on a short week against the Falcons. |
49ers | Kurtis Rourke set to practice Mon Dec 8, 02:11 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke (knee) had his 21-day practice window opened Monday, Dec. 8.
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Panthers | Robert Hunt not ready yet Mon Dec 8, 02:06 PM
Carolina Panthers OG Robert Hunt (biceps) will not have his 21-day practice window opened this week, but head coach Dave Canales said the team hopes he will be able to play again before the end of the season.
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Lions | Damontae Kazee joining Lions Mon Dec 8, 12:41 PM
Free-agent S Damontae Kazee (Browns) signed with the Detroit Lions' practice squad Monday, Dec. 8.
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Colts | No timetable for Anthony Richardson's return Mon Dec 8, 12:11 PM
With Colts starting quarterback Daniel Jones out for the season after tearing an Achilles tendon on Sunday, the next question becomes whether Anthony Richardson will be able to step in. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Richardson -- who suffered an orbital fracture before the Week 6 game against the Cardinals -- has not been cleared to return. Moreover, the Colts don't know when or if he'll be cleared at any point in 2025.
| Footballguys view: That leaves rookie Riley Leonard as the starter. Brett Rypien is on the practice squad. On Sunday, the emergency option was tight end Tyler Warren. The fourth overall pick in 2023, Richardson started four games as a rookie and 11 in 2024. The Colts signed Jones to compete with Richardson, and Jones won the job. Richardson remains under contract through 2026. But it's up in the air, at best, as to whether he'll be able to play in any of the final four regular-season games or any postseason games. |
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Chargers | Naquan Jones waived Mon Dec 8, 12:01 PM
Los Angeles Chargers DT Naquan Jones was waived Monday, Dec. 8.
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Cowboys | CeeDee Lamb progressing Mon Dec 8, 09:54 AM
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (concussion) is progressing nicely through the concussion protocol, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
| Footballguys view: In addition to Schottenheimer's positive comments, Lamb offered a positive update on his status in an Instagram post. "Blessed in an understatement. Love yall," Lamb wrote. That said, Lamb must work his way through the protocol with the Dallas medical staff evaluating the All-Pro receiver over the coming week. The long turnaround from a Thursday kickoff will work in his favor. On the off chance Lamb, who has 57 catches, 895 yards, and three touchdowns this season, isn't ready to play the Vikings this week, George Pickens, Jake Ferguson, Ryan Flournoy, and KaVontae Turpin will be standing by. |
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Steelers | DK Metcalf hospitalized Mon Dec 8, 09:50 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf (stomach) was hospitalized after leaving a flight due to stomach pain Sunday, Nov. 7. Out of an abundance of caution, he stayed overnight in a Baltimore hospital and is flying back to Pittsburgh Monday, Dec. 8.
| Footballguys view: Metcalf, who had a season-high 148 yards on seven catches in the win against the Ravens, was sent to a Baltimore-area hospital for evaluation by team medical personnel. We'll continue to monitor this one. The Steelers host the Miami Dolphins on "Monday Night Football" in Week 15, giving Metcalf a longer week before he's scheduled to be back on the field. |
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Texans | Brevin Jordan extended Mon Dec 8, 09:45 AM
Houston Texans TE Brevin Jordan agreed to a one-year extension Monday, Dec. 8. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Currently on season-ending IR, Jordan has appeared in 36 games and had 12 starts in his four seasons with Houston. He has 53 catches on 80 targets for 532 yards and five touchdowns. For now, the Texans will continue to roll out the duo of Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover at the position for the final four weeks of the season, and for any playoff run that might ensue. Schultz has emerged as the leader in the tight end room, being their second-leading receiver on the year behind only Nico Collins. |
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Cardinals | Owen Pappoe leads team in tackles Mon Dec 8, 03:25 AM
Arizona Cardinals LB Owen Pappoe had 10 tackles (six solo) versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 14.
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Rams | Ronnie Rivers runs for 41 yards Mon Dec 8, 03:23 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Ronnie Rivers had eight carries for 41 yards versus the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14.
Link to story Bengals | Geno Stone busy in loss Mon Dec 8, 02:48 AM
Cincinnati Bengals S Geno Stone had nine tackles (seven solo), including two tackles for loss, and a sack versus the Buffalo Bills in Week 14.
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Chiefs | Ten tackles for Drue Tranquill Mon Dec 8, 02:16 AM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Drue Tranquill had 10 tackles (four solo) in a Week 14 loss to the Houston Texans.
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Chiefs | Nick Bolton in on a dozen stops Mon Dec 8, 02:07 AM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Nick Bolton had 12 tackles (six solo), including two tackles for loss, in Week 14 versus the Houston Texans.
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Chiefs | Travis Kelce does nothing on SNF Mon Dec 8, 01:48 AM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce had one catch for eight yards versus the Houston Texans in Week 14. Kelce was targeted five times.
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Chiefs | Two grabs for Tyquan Thornton Mon Dec 8, 01:40 AM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyquan Thornton caught two of three targeted passes for 19 yards in Week 14 versus the Houston Texans.
Link to story Chiefs | Hollywood Brown authors B-list performance Mon Dec 8, 01:24 AM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown had one catch (on two targets) for 35 yards in Week 14 against the Houston Texans.
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Chiefs | Xavier Worthy leads Chiefs in receiving Mon Dec 8, 01:04 AM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy had three receptions for a team-high 55 yards in Week 14 against the Houston Texans. He was targeted four times.
Link to story Chiefs | Rashee Rice targeted eight times in loss Mon Dec 8, 12:49 AM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice caught four passes (on a game-high eight targets) for 34 yards versus the Houston Texans in Week 14.
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Chiefs | Isiah Pacheco runs for 30 yards Mon Dec 8, 12:33 AM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco carried the ball nine times for 30 yards versus the Houston Texans in Week 14.
Link to story Chiefs | Kareem Hunt scores KC's lone touchdown Mon Dec 8, 12:21 AM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt had 12 carries, 30 yards, and a touchdown versus the Houston Texans in Week 14.
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Chiefs | Tough night for Patrick Mahomes Mon Dec 8, 12:05 AM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes completed 14 of his 33 passes for 160 yards, no touchdowns, and three interceptions in a Week 14 loss to the Houston Texans. Mahomes ran the ball seven times for a team-high 59 yards as well.
| Footballguys view: Mahomes was QB25 through Sunday night. He's now come up short in four of his last five outings: Mahomes was QB25 against Buffalo in Week 9, scoring just 8.5 points; he was QB15 against Denver in Week 11, with 13.3 points; and QB14 against the Colts in Week 12, with 15.1 points. His QB1, 29.4-point Week 13, reminds us the upside is there, but with injuries along the offensive line and a poor rushing attack, opposing defenses are able to focus on Mahomes and the passing attack. He'll try to turn things around against the Chargers in Week 15. |
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Texans | Tommy Togiai fills up stat sheet on SNF Sun Dec 7, 11:59 PM
Houston Texans DT Tommy Togiai registered 10 total stops with two solo tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss and two quarterback hits in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Texans | Christian Kirk limited to one grab Sun Dec 7, 11:58 PM
Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk had a single 6-yard reception on three targets in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Texans | Two catches for Jaylin Noel Sun Dec 7, 11:58 PM
Houston Texans WR Jaylin Noel ended up with two receptions for 12 yards on two targets in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Link to story Texans | Xavier Hutchinson blanked on SNF Sun Dec 7, 11:55 PM
Houston Texans WR Xavier Hutchinson didn't have any receptions on two targets in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Texans | Dalton Schultz racks up three receptions Sun Dec 7, 11:53 PM
Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz ended up with three receptions for 22 yards on four targets in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Texans | Three catches for Jayden Higgins Sun Dec 7, 11:51 PM
Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins went for three receptions for 34 yards on five targets in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Link to story Texans | Nico Collins hits triple digits Sun Dec 7, 11:48 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins posted four receptions for 121 yards on eight targets in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Rams | Colby Parkinson finds the end zone Sun Dec 7, 11:46 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Colby Parkinson caught three of his five targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in a 45-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14.
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Texans | Dare Ogunbowale finds end zone Sun Dec 7, 11:46 PM
Houston Texans RB Dare Ogunbowale rushed once for a 5-yard touchdown in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and he was not targeted in the passing game.
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Texans | Woody Marks stuck mostly in neutral Sun Dec 7, 11:43 PM
Houston Texans RB Woody Marks rushed 26 times for just 68 yards in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs, averaging just 2.6 yards per carry. He also had two receptions for a touchdown on three targets.
Link to story Texans | C.J. Stroud throws for 203 yards, touchdown Sun Dec 7, 11:40 PM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 15-of-31 passes for 203 yards, one touchdowns and no interception in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and he ran twice for five yards.
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Cardinals | Andre Baccellia, Elijah Higgins with one grab each Sun Dec 7, 11:37 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Andre Baccellia and TE Elijah Higgins each had one catch apiece in Week 14 against the Los Angeles Rams. Baccellia's catch was for three yards, and he was targeted three times, while Higgins had a catch for no gain on one target.
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