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$5.5 million of Warford’s $7.65 million salary has been converted to a bonus that can be prorated across the final two years of his deal. The maneuver frees up $2.75 million in space for the cap-strapped Saints.

It was a bad offensive day for the Ravens as a whole, and Bateman was no exception to this. The fourth-year receiver caught a 19-yard pass in the second quarter that helped set up a Derrick Henry touchdown run but didn’t offer much contribution outside of that. Fortunately, the five targets were a good sign that his usage hasn’t taken a dip despite Diontae Johnson now three games into his tenure as a Ravens. Bateman should continue to run as Baltimore’s WR2 in Week 12 against the Chargers, but won’t have much more than WR4 value.

The 16 carries tied for Hall’s second most of the season, while the seven receptions tied for his most. He was a “lone bright spot” in an otherwise dismal Gang Green performance that dropped the team to 3-8. Hall’s receiving score was a dump-off he turned into a 29-yard catch-and-run. His rushing TD was an 18-yarder to give the Jets the lead early in the third quarter. Long scores tend to be necessary in this offense because of how dysfunctional it gets in the red zone. The Jets’ season is over, but when they come off bye in Week 13, it will be to a string of soft matchups. Hall is going to be a major factor in the fantasy playoffs even if Aaron Rodgers is cooked.

The 24 carries were a new season high, but Taylor found himself vultured twice at the goal line by Anthony Richardson. Taylor received a goal-line tote of his own, but obviously failed to convert. It was a disappointing day against a mediocre run defense, but the Jets were committed to making Richardson beat them through the air. He did, which should help Taylor moving forward. Of course, defenses aren’t going to rip up their Richardson game plans based on one start. But this was a necessary first step if anything was going to change. The Colts have a rough Week 12 matchup in the Lions. With game script certain to be negative in that one, Taylor will probably be more of an RB2 than RB1.

Washington hauled in a 17-yard pass last in the third quarter and then found himself on the receiving end of a 25-yard pass over the middle of the field on the following drive. The 42 yards set a new career-high for Washington, who now has three games of 30-plus receiving yards this season. The Steelers seem to be incorporating him more in the passing game, but he doesn’t have any fantasy utility at this time.

Bosa pulled up lame while rushing the passer, skipping on one foot and grabbing at his side. He made it to the sideline under his own power but was seen being tailed by 49ers trainers and continued grabbing at the side of his torso. The broadcast then reported that Bosa’s pre-existing hip injury was “more of an oblique injury than a hip” injury. Bosa has been managing the injury for some time so he has a decent chance of returning. The soft tissue angle adds important context to the injury though.

Freiermuth continues to disappoint fantasy managers. He’s been held below 20 yards in four of his last five games and was out-targeted by Darnell Washington in Sunday’s win over the Ravens. Freiermuth is averaging 2.6 targets per game and shouldn’t be trusted in Week 12 against the Browns.

Washington did little this week and was not targeted in Week 10. He would not normally be on the fantasy radar, but Gabe Davis left this game with a non-contact knee injury and did not return. With Christian Kirk already done for the year, Washington may be forced into the No. 2 receiver role following Jacksonville’s Week 12 bye. Fantasy managers with deep benched could do worse on the waiver wire this week, though expectations remain low for all Jacksonville players until Trevor Lawrence returns.

Warren continues to out-produce Najee Harris on a per-touch basis but saw 13 opportunities to Harris’ 23 in Sunday’s win over the Ravens. From a fantasy perspective, Warren did exactly what his fantasy managers hoped for, but he can’t be viewed as anything more than an RB3 at this time. He has a short turnaround to prepare for Thursday night’s game against the Browns.

BTJ did nearly all of his damage in the second half, catching four balls for 80 yards after the break. The Jags were playing from at least a 22-point deficit for the entire second half, ratcheting up their passing volume while also seeing some lax coverage looks from the Lions. Thomas nearly had a 33-yard, top-tapping reception late in the game, but Detroit challenged the meaningless grab and had it overturned. Thomas didn’t have full possession of the ball as he went to the ground, though the fact that there was enough evidence to overturn the catch was surprising to say the least. If Mac Jones makes another start coming out of the Jags’ Week 12 bye, BTJ will remain anchored to the WR3 ranks versus the Texans.