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Alec Ogletree’s (hamstring) and Tae Davis’ (concussion) doubtful statuses for Sunday made it pressing to bring back a body familiar with the defensive scheme. Stupar appeared in all 16 games for the Giants last season.

Brooks came on as a deep perimeter target, averaging 14.8 yards per reception. He finishes in the conversation to be one of the Cowboys’ depth receivers down the road. He was ejected Week 17, but had the occasional deep snags throughout the season to keep drives moving. Brooks is a deep-league dart throw heading into next season amidst a murky Cowboys receiver room.

Selected in the seventh round, Flournoy was a reserve receiver for the Cowboys. He appeared in 11 games, losing a fumble in Week 6. With 10 catches on 14 targets, Flournoy had a minimal fantasy impact. While he could be a long-term receiving option for the Cowboys, he is nothing more than a late-round dart throw as of now.

Moore ends the season with 32 receptions for 353 yards over 16 games, five of which he started and had a role in the Carolina passing offense. A journeyman wideout who hadn’t been on the fantasy radar since 2020 with the Seahawks, Moore was a somewhat reliable target for Bryce Young in an offense without much in the way of pass-catching threats. Moore, 29, will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Pipkins had his midsection wrapped at halftime and then aggravated the injury in the second half. He road the cart to the locker room for x-rays and returned to the sideline with a questionable designation. He was starting at right tackle after the Chargers made Rashawn Slater inactive and moved Joe Alt to the left side for this game. If Slater is back for the Wild Card Round, Pipkins’ injury will not be a major concern for the Chargers.

Schoonmaker got more run in his second season after a low-volume rookie year. He got the bulk of his opportunities when starter Jake Ferguson missed time due to injury, with Schoonmaker’s best game coming in Week 11. He caught 6-of-10 passes for 56 yards that week, and scored his sole touchdown of the season in Week 12. Schoonmaker is a serviceable top-15 tight end when starting, but looks to be stuck behind Ferguson again next season.

Rookie Odunze heads into the postseason with his two lowest yardage totals since September. Whereas players like Brian Thomas Jr. and Brock Bowers have blown up as rookies, No. 9 overall pick Odunze could not outrun his admittedly dreary circumstances. He exceeded 50 yards only once across his final seven appearances, and let himself get lapped by veteran target commanders DJ Moore and Keenan Allen for looks. It didn’t help matters, of course, that fellow lottery pick rookie Caleb Williams spent most of the year struggling, getting hammered for sacks. That biased the Bears’ passing attack in favor of Moore and Allen’s short-area prowess. It will still be a problem for boundary man Odunze in 2025, as it’s not like Williams’ game will get entirely remade overnight. Allen is at least headed to free agency. Despite this year’s disappointing statline (56/752/3), 22-year-old Odunze still has plenty of upside and should be considered a top-36 option with room to grow for 2025.

Acquired from the Panthers mid-season, Mingo entered the reserve receiver mix for the Cowboys. He caught two passes in Week 18, bringing his Cowboys totals to five catches on 16 targets for 46 yards in seven games. Mingo is a former second-rounder headed into bust territory, though the Cowboys spent a fourth-round pick to acquire him. He will certainly be in the mix for Dallas next season, but fantasy managers should stay away outside of a deep Dynasty stash for Mingo.

The fourth-year tight end had increased his yardage totals in back-to-back seasons heading into 2024, giving Colts fans some hope that he would take the next step in a contract year. Instead, the 26-year-old played fewer snaps than veteran Mo Alie-Cox and peaked at 47 yards in a game. His yardage total fell from 368 in 2023 to 182 this year. The Colts are all but certain to add a big name at tight end either via free agency or the draft. Even if they re-up with Granson, he will not be on the fantasy radar in 2025.

Alie-Cox had been deployed in a committee for years before Shane Steichen took over as head coach in 2023. Some thought the new regime would commit to a full-time starter at tight end. Nothing was further from the truth last year and little changed in 2024. Alie-Cox led the team in tight end snaps but didn’t take the field for even half of the offensive reps. He topped out at 41 yards in a single game and only surpassed 30 yards twice. Alie-Cox heads into free agency after catching 12 passes for 147 yards and a single touchdown in his seventh NFL season.