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Badgley’s right groin is still giving him trouble, though the Chargers tentatively expect him back against the Texans in Week 3. In the interim, punter Ty Long will add kicking to his list of responsibilities Sunday in Detroit. Long converted all three of his PATs as well as a 40-yarder in last week’s nail-biter against the Colts.

Hall would have had a chance at his first 1,000-yard rushing season had he not missed Week 14’s game against the Dolphins. Still, the third-year back turned out 0000 yards from scrimmage while averaging over five yards per touch for the second straight season. Hall continued to operate as the Jets’ bell cow back in 2024. He only surpassed 100 rushing yards once on the season, but had four games in which he totaled 100-plus yards from scrimmage while finding the end zone seven times. Rookies Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis didn’t show anything that would suggest they’ll be taking touches from Hall next season, which will put him on the fantasy radar as a high-end RB1, yet again.

Rodgers threw his 500th career touchdown in Sunday’s win over the Dolphins, as he now heads into yet another offseason with his future in question. The 41-year-old signal-caller took another noticeable step back in 2024, looking more and more like a player who was on the verge of being caught by Father Time. In the right situation, Rodgers may still have something to offer a team as its starting quarterback, although, it seems unlikely that team will be the Jets. While he’s still under contract with the team next season, Rodgers hasn’t exactly shied away from the fact that this season will probably be his last in the Big Apple. While it’s possible the Jets opt to retain him as a bridge to whatever quarterback they bring in next season, things have been so tumultuous during Rodgers’ tenure that a split is probably best for both sides. Rodgers said he will think about his playing future early in the offseason, with plans to decide before NFL free agency kicks off in March. Now, we wait.

Barrows adds that Guerendo will undergo more testing on Monday. Guerendo was dragged down by a defender on his left side, causing Guerendo’s left knee to buckle inward. Tomorrow’s tests should provide clarity as to the full diagnosis, as well as Guerendo’s expected recovery timeline.

Mayer was fated for a quiet season after the Raiders drafted generational tight end Brock Bowers in the first round. Things went from bad to worse when he was placed on the reserve/NFI list early in the year for personal reasons. Mayer missed six games and returned to a backup role later in the season. He strangely erupted for seven catches and 68 yards in Week 14 but did little aside from that game. It was his only contest with more than two catches or 14 yards until Week 18. The Raiders could view Mayer as a strong backup option to Mayer, but the former second-round would still fetch a strong return in a trade. His name will undoubtedly come up in trade talks, giving dynasty managers something to cling to heading into 2025.

Laube’s first offensive snaps in the NFL came in Week 6. He got two reps on offense, fumbled his first carry, and was never heard from again. The Raiders put him in timeout as a healthy scratch for a few weeks before bringing him back in the fold as a high-volume special teams player. Laube did not log any more snaps on offense after Week 6, let alone touches. Having been exiled from the offense entirely, it’s fair to wonder how Laube fits on the team’s roster in 2025.

After going 14 games without a score, McBride heads into the offseason with a touchdown in back-to-back contests. The lack of scoring was legendary, but so was the compiling. His 111 receptions (in 16 games) finish just seven short of the all time record for a tight end, while his 1,146 yards are a sky-scraping number for a seam stretcher. Still only 25 with increased compiling and efficiency (he entered Week 18 second in yards per route run amongst tight ends) each of the past two seasons, McBride has a claim to TE1 overall status in dynasty leagues even with Brock Bowers in the picture. McBride is eligible for a monster extension this offseason.

Tucker made a name for himself as a rookie with the occasional splash play while averaging 17.4 yards per catch. The Raiders rolled him out as their No. 3 receiver from the jump this year and eventually moved him up the ladder to No. 2 duties after trading Davante Adams. Though his production was highly inconsistent, Tucker managed to up his yardage total from 331 to 539. He caught 47 passes and scored three times through the air plus once more on the ground. Tucker isn’t a target-commander but provides enough value as a deep threat to stay in the mix for opportunities next year. Depending on how Las Vegas approaches their receiving room in the offseason, Tucker could draw some sleeper hype heading into his third season.

Harrison’s eighth touchdown of the season was his first in five weeks. The five-catch outing was his second straight, while he heads into the offseason having cleared 60 yards in back-to-back games for the first time since Weeks 2 and 3. His 12-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter featured one of his crisper routes of the year. MHJ’s lack of a consistent connection with Kyler Murray will go down as the story of his up-and-down rookie campaign, but the 22-year-old was far from a bust. He was also far from a can’t miss star, with his yards per route run entering Week 18 at a less than stellar 1.63. Increased efficiency and target commanding will be a must for 2025, but that has as much to do with Murray as Harrison. MHJ still has extreme youth — he doesn’t turn 23 until August — on his side, but he has lost his claim to being the top wideout in the 2024 draft class. He can still get it back, but that is no longer the most likely outcome. Neither an obvious buy nor sell in dynasty leagues, Harrison is a player where we simply need more data points.

Whittington had a 50-yard catch and run in the fourth quarter — the biggest play of the day for the Rams offense. He played a full time role in Week 18 with Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp resting in anticipation of the postseason. A preseason stud, Whittington would only see playing time if Kupp or Nacua were to miss time in the playoffs.