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Vasquez took awhile to get to his feet, but did manage to hobble on his own power. The Chargers offensive line is getting manhandled with LT Marcus McNeill and LG Kris Dielman out. Now Vasquez is considered doubtful to return.

Bijan Robinson handled the bulk of the opportunities for the Atlanta backfield in the first half and both backs failed to see many opportunities after the break as the Falcons struggled to move the football. Even so, Allgeier’s three touches paled in comparison to the 20 of Robinson, with the former likeliest to see additional run in second halves of games the team controls handily.

Robinson did the bulk of this damage before halftime, scoring both touchdowns in the first two quarters as the team took a 17-7 lead into the break. The Falcons would then struggle to sustain drives in the second half, something the nuked Robinson’s opportunities in the process. The Falcons ultimately fell in catastrophic fashion in overtime after missing a 57-yard field goal as time expired in regulation, dropping them to the No. 8 seed in the NFC with one game remaining in the regular season. Their path to the postseason now involves a win over the Panthers in Week 18 and a Buccaneers loss to the Saints.

Penix watched from the sideline as the Commanders controlled the fourth quarter, ultimately kicking a field goal with just over four minutes remaining to take a seven point lead. He then drove the length of the field to tie the game with just over a minute remaining, a drive in which he converted two fourth-and-long situations to tie the game. The Falcons would then force a quick three-and-out and had a chance to steal the victory in regulation following a defensive pass interference call, but the 57-yard attempt fell just short to send the game to overtime. The Commanders won the toss and Jayden Daniels would ensure the Falcons would not see the football again. The loss drops the Falcons into the No. 8 seed in the NFC, now requiring a win over the Panthers in Week 18 and a loss by the Buccaneers to the Saints to reach the postseason.

Foreman may have exited this game as the Browns’ only healthy running back. Both Jerome Ford (ankle) and Pierre Strong Jr. (head) suffered injuries and Ford logged just one offensive snap after returning. Foreman is a touchdown-dependent RB4 against the Ravens in Week 17.

Ford suffered an apparent ankle sprain, possibly eversion, in the first half and initially struggled to put any weight on it. He was taken to the locker room and the broadcast later announced Ford’s impending return but it was only nominal. He tallied just one offensive snap in the second half. Ford was essentially a ghost in the second half. He looked great on a 19-yard run up the middle early on though. Fantasy managers should treat him as a shaky RB4 against the Ravens in Week 18.

Moore was stuck in the fantasy-unfriendly role of being the only Browns pass catcher to be consistently sent on downfield routes. He (12.5 yards) was the only player to earn an aDOT greater than 7.0 yards and Dorian Thompson-Robinson was simply not ready to meet Moore halfway. Moore cannot be started against the Ravens in Week 18.

Akins was tough for Dolphins defenders to bring down, flashing the size-speed traits that have kept him in the league for his age-32 season. Akins is unlikely to repeat the feat against the Ravens’ defense in Week 18 but he could be TE2-viable.

Fantasy managers would typically be disappointed by a three-drop performance from Jeudy but his 12-reception total helps offset the gaffes. Jeudy displayed fancy feet and spatial awareness on the Browns’ final drive, carving up the Dolphins’ prevent defense while helpfully catching 4-of-4 targets for 31 yards along the way. The 12-play sequence ultimately resulted in a turnover on downs but may have won a few fantasy championships for Jeudy managers. He is a highly volatile WR3 against the Ravens in Week 18.

Jerry Jeudy committed at least two costly drops but he can only take so much blame for Thompson-Robinson’s 23 incompletions. Thompson-Robinson is simply not a qualified starter, averaging just 3.8 yards per passing attempt over the last three weeks. Thompson-Robinson’s fumble occurred on a textbook strip-sack from Emmanuel Ogbah. The Browns’ fill-in starter should not be in fantasy lineups against the Ravens in Week 18.

Wilson is not a fantasy factor at this time but he did get to play some in the second half. He was aggravatingly on-field for Tyler Huntley’s red zone touchdown scamper, taking high-value snaps away from De’Von Achane. Wilson should not be started in Week 18 against the Jets.