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  • KC Wide Receiver #5
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    Brown practiced in full throughout the week and will now make his Chiefs debut on Saturday versus the Texans. The Chiefs will ease Brown back into the lineup, keeping him off the fantasy radar for Week 16. However, his return makes already thin bets in Xavier Worthy and DeAndre Hopkins that much worse for fantasy purposes. Hopkins has been a part-time player since joining the Chiefs and now there’s even more of a threat to his routes. Xavier Worthy, on the other hand, runs all of the routes but rarely sees WR1 usage. His 11-target outing in Week 15 will keep him in the WR3 ranks for Saturday’s matchup with Houston.
  • NO Wide Receiver #12
    Olave’s continued limited participation at least bodes positively for his overall health. Assuming he returns for his team’s Week 16 Monday Night Football matchup against the Packers is likely premature though. The Saints have handled his situation with an abundance of caution thus far.
  • LAR Tight End #89
    Higbee was activated from injured reserve earlier this week but then missed Thursday’s practice with an illness. He returned to the field on Friday and is ready to make his 2024 debut after missing the first three months of the season while recovering from the torn ACL he suffered in January. With Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp dominating the targets in LA, Higbee won’t crack the TE2 ranks for Week 16.
  • MIA Wide Receiver #10
    Hill was listed as a DNP on Wednesday, though that’s not anything too unusual for the veteran receiver. Things appeared to be normal after he got back for a full session on Thursday. Miami threw us a curveball on their final injury report, listing Hill as questionable after a limited session. Hill has been playing through the wrist injury all season. Even as it got worse a month ago, he never missed any time. We expect him to suit up this week, though fantasy managers need to check in on his status before kickoff. Malik Washington is now a priority add off the waiver wire. The rookie was already set for a larger role with Jaylen Waddle listed as doubtful. He could now be the team’s No. 1 receiver for the fantasy football semifinals.
  • SF Running Back #31
    Patrick Taylor is the next man up for Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers. He was the only back other than Guerendo to see an offensive snap last week, though he didn’t earn a touch. We could also see Israel Abanikanda and Ke’Shawn Vaughn, though Taylor is the clear starter. The deeper into the depth chart San Francisco goes the harder it is for fantasy managers to trust their starting running back. Still, Taylor is the starting running back for a Shanahan offense that is still clinging to the slimmest of playoff odds. He narrowly cracks the top 24 at his position this week.
  • FA Wide Receiver #18
    The move became inevitable after the team excused him from practice this week. He was previously suspended for a week after refusing to enter Week 13’s game against the Eagles. The team seemingly wanted to patch things up with the disgruntled receiver despite his antics, but the relationship was already broken beyond repair following his suspension. Johnson’s time in Baltimore ends with one catch for six yards. He will be subject to waivers. A contending team will almost certainly take a flyer on him even after the failed Ravens stint.
  • TB Tight End #88
    Otton is averaging 2.5 catches for 36 since Mike Evans returned to the lineup and a bum knee isn’t going to help his cause. Even if he suits up, Otton is buried in the TE2 ranks for Week 16. Ko Kieft and Payne Durham would see extra reps at tight end if Otton is out, though neither would crack to the top 24 fantasy tight ends.
  • NYJ Running Back #20
    Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Hall is “rolling for Week 16. Hall is off the injury report entirely for the first time in a few weeks, indicating that he is in a better spot health-wise than he was heading into Week 15’s game against the Jags. Hall only ran nine times for 30 yards in that game while catching two passes. His role could grow in Week 16, but fantasy managers should still treat him as an RB2 with the expectation that Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis each get a few touches.
  • CLE Tight End #85
    Njoku only logged one practice this week, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team will see how he responds to practice before making a decision on his Week 16 availability. Njoku’s return would be great for the Browns and his fantasy managers, but it’s hard to ignore the downgrade that comes with Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center. If he’s active, Njoku should be viewed as more of a fringe TE1/TE2 than a must-start TE1.
  • PHI Wide Receiver #11
    Brown was added to the injury report with a knee issue this week, though the team also listed him as getting a rest day, so there never seemed to be much risk of him sitting on Sunday. He told reporters on Friday that the knee injury won’t affect him before saying point blank, “I’m playing.” Brown remains in the WR1 ranks for Philly’s NFC East showdown with Washington this week.

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Nicole Auerbach shares her takeaways from South Bend after Notre Dame impressed in a dominant 27-17 victory against Indiana that set up a quarterfinal date against Georgia.

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NFL WEEK 16
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles sits down with Tony Dungy to break down film on Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, and how the Bucs have “stayed the course” ahead of Sunday Night Football against the Cowboys.
The EA Sports Madden NFL Cast, a first-of-its-kind live football experience fusing video game elements with live football, will stream exclusively on Peacock Saturday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. ET for the Texans-Chiefs game.
A quick look at the remaining games for the latest NFL weekend.
Joe Burrow, C.J. Stroud, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Mike Evans headline the Love/Hate players for Week 16.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio preview the Saturday afternoon showdown between the Texans and Chiefs on NBC and Peacock, with both expecting Patrick Mahomes (ankle) to play and the game to be a defensive struggle.
Josh Allen, Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja’Marr Chase, and Trey McBride lead the way in positional rankings for Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio preview the Sunday Night Football tilt between the Buccaneers and Cowboys on NBC and Peacock, and even though Dallas has been playing better, they both like Tampa Bay to keep pace in the NFC.

NFL

The race for the AFC South is dwindling as the Titans and Colts scrape bye in an attempt to chase down the Texans.
When asked this week whether quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. will start for the rest of the season, Falcons coach Raheem Morris was noncommittal.
With Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins sent to the bench, many are making predictions about his future.
It’s a big win for the NFL and Commanders, a loss for Elon Musk.

Premier League

Can Brentford get back to winning ways back at home, or will Nottingham Forest hand their first home defeat of the season?
The Seagulls lead at London Stadium thanks to Mats Wieffer’s rebounded effort to give Brighton a 1-0 advantage over the Hammers.
West Ham United can go unbeaten in three games for the first time this season when it welcomes a wobbling Brighton and Hove Albion to the London Stadium on Saturday.

Rotoworld

Christian Walker is leaving Arizona for Houston. What kind of impact can he make with the Astros?
James Conner, Khalil Shakir, and Brenton Strange are in great spots for Week 16 of the fantasy football season.
Jay Croucher and Connor Rogers pitch NFL Week 16 player prop bets to Matthew Berry, including the over on Drew Lock’s rushing yards and T.J. Watt’s sack total.
The FFHH crew preview NFL Week 16, highlighting three matchups, discussing why Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams should be in your fantasy lineups against the Chicago Bears.
On the Rise: JuJu Watkins
Check out all available episodes of the documentary series on the USC star.
In Episode 5 of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” look back on Watkins’ college debut against Ohio State, as she loudly announced her presence with a 32-point performance to carry the USC Trojans to victory.
In Episode 5 of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” all eyes were on the star freshman as her college career began with the USC Trojans -- something she welcomed, trying to grow the spotlight on women’s basketball.
In episode four of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” there’s rising excitement ahead of Watkins’ first season at USC. Watkins reflects on the legacy of the program while balancing her schedule as a student athlete.
In episode four of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” Watkins and her teammates put in the work during practice for their 2023 season opener against Ohio State.
In episode three of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” USC’s new star adjusts to the intense weightlifting routine in college, putting on display her work ethic and the high standard that makes her “built different.”
In episode three of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” WNBA legend Candace Parker and JuJu’s family help ease the sting of a championship game loss by surprising the 2022-23 Gatorade Player of the Year with the trophy.

College Football

The CFP first round continues Saturday with three games: SMU vs. Penn State, Clemson vs. Texas, and Tennessee vs. Ohio State.
Riley Leonard reflects on his experience after Notre Dame hosted the first ever on-campus College Football Playoff game and triumphed against Indiana to move onto the quarterfinal.
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti chats with Nicole Auerbach after the Hoosiers’ concluded their historic run to the College Football Playoff with a first-round defeat to Notre Dame.

Motor Sports

Austin Cindric snapped an 85-race winless streak with his victory at Gateway this season.
A highlight of the 2024 season for Daniel Suarez was his victory at Atlanta early in the season.
Ken Roczen finished second in all three rounds of the 2023 SMX playoffs but missed his opportunity to improve last year because of injury.
Devin Simonson’s injury required surgery, and the team does not believe he will return in time for the Supercross 250 East opener at Tampa.

Golf

Steve Stricker hits a beautiful chip shot before talking about why he loves playing at the PNC Championship with his family and how proud he is of his daughters Bobbi and Izzi.
Fred Couples discusses playing with his stepson Hunter for the first time at the PNC Championship Pro-Am, and talks about how much the event means to the sport.
Nelly Korda joins Golf Channel during the PNC Championship to discuss how much she enjoys playing alongside her father while offering insight into how the pair balances fun and competition.
Three-time major winner Nick Price shares what he enjoys most about playing with his son Greg at the PNC Championship every year, describing why Greg didn’t start playing golf until he became an adult.
Annika Sorenstam talks about trying to match the energy of her son Will McGee and what it’s been like competing with him at the PNC Championship.
Tiger Woods isn’t taking his fifth PNC Championship with his son Charlie for granted, reflecting on how special it is to team up with him and remarking on Charlie’s maturity.

MLB

NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers topped a record nine teams owing Major League Baseball’s luxury tax this year with a $103 million penalty, and the New York Mets owe $97.1 million that raises their tax total under high-spending owner Steve Cohen to nearly $229 million.
Walker, who turns 34 during the opening week of the 2025 regular season, hit .251 with 26 homers, 84 RBIs, 55 walks and 133 strikeouts in 2024.
The 31-year-old right-hander missed all of last season recovering from right elbow surgery. A 2017 All-Star, Fulmer was 3-5 with a 4.42 ERA for the Cubs in 2023.
Sosa, the franchise’s record holder with 545 home runs, was traded to Baltimore after he showed up late for the 2004 finale at Wrigley Field and left early.

NBA

Betting

The race for the AFC South is dwindling as the Titans and Colts scrape bye in an attempt to chase down the Texans.
The Eagles and Commanders meet in DC with Washington hanging on by a thread for the postseason.
Two teams heading in the wrong direction battle on Sunday for a chance at the number one pick in the draft. Check out the latest news and best bets for this game.

College Basketball

The Butler Bulldogs host the UConn Huskies this Saturday at noon in a Big East men’s basketball thriller on Peacock.
Robbie Hummel assesses where UConn is now after the Huskies rebounded from a nightmare trip to Maui with a string of impressive wins.
Robbie Hummel analyzes how teams have exposed Purdue’s weakness early and what strides the Boilermakers must make to be competitive in conference play.
Robbie Hummel breaks down Marquette’s play so far this season, including the Golden Eagles hot start in non-conference play and the impact of Kameron Jones on the team’s success.

Local coverage

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Arsenal’s title hopes have taken a big hit in recent weeks, at the same time Crystal Palace are playing their best football of the season.
Ipswich Town are looking for their first home win of the season as they begin a rough stretch of Festive Fixtures with a visit from Newcastle United to Portman Road on Saturday.
Spurs and Liverpool are set to put on a show in north London this Sunday.
A huge relegation six-pointer as both teams battle to stay in the Premier League.
City have lost six of their last eight games in the Premier League and continue to slide down the table.