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According to Pauline, Marshall (6'3/317) was considered to be a preferred free agent heading into Arkansas’ Pro Day. After the event, in which the defensive lineman put up 36 reps in the bench press, he’s viewed as a surefire Day 3 selection. Marshall finished his final season at Arkansas with 35 total tackles, including 6.5 for loss, and 19 quarterback hurries.

Evans finishes with touchdowns of his own and contributed directly to a third. He and Cade Otton helped free up Jalen McMillan on a rub route in the first quarter that sent the rookie WR flying down the sideline for a 26-yard score. Evans looks every bit the crafty route runner he has always been, deftly shaking CB Kristin Fulton on his 35-yard fourth-quarter score. Evans is a WR1 next week, facing a Cowboys defense that just lost CB Trevon Diggs (knee) for the season.

Williams had missed almost half game after suffering an elbow injury in the second quarter of the game; however, with Matt Milano suffering a groin injury in the fourth quarter, the Bills made sure to get Williams back on the field. There’s no indication yet how serious Milano’s groin injury is, but if it were to keep him out, Williams look step back into the starting lineup for him.

David Njoku (hamstring) was out, but this has been about Akins’ ceiling all year long. Njoku tried to give it a go today, suggesting he will likely be back for Week 16 against the Bengals. If Njoku remains sidelined, Akins would have some streamer appeal against the horrid Bengals ... if Jameis Winston remains starter. Coach Kevin Stefanski is mulling starting Dorian Thompson-Robinson. That would render Akins a clear no-go.

Wilson only caught two balls last week but came down with a 41-yard score to save the few fantasy managers still starting him. The second-year wideout couldn’t recreate the magic this time around and ended the day with fewer than 40 yards for the eighth time this year. Wilson is good for the occasional big play but doesn’t see the ball enough to crack most fantasy lineups. He is stuck in the WR5/6 range for Week 16.

Hurts and the Eagles got the passing game going early in this one. On the Eagles’ first offensive drive of the game, Hurts connected with Grant Calcaterra and DeVonta Smith for games of 22 and 21 yards, and then found AJ Brown for gains of 16 and 20 yards two drives later. He capped their third offensive drive with a five-yard touchdown pass to Brown. Hurts completed six passes that went for 20-plus yards on the afternoon, and also connected with Smith on a two-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Hurts would put the game out one a one-yard touchdown run in the fourth via his signature Tush Push and now has 14 rushing touchdowns on the season. Hurts and the Eagles now prepare for a Week 16 matchup against the Commanders with a chance to clinch the NFC East. He’ll be a top-12 fantasy option next week.

Richardson had what may have been his worst game of the season as a passer. At one point he had seven consecutive incompletions, missing routine throws in the short and intermediate areas. He now has four interceptions over his past two outings. Only the Browns had a lower expected points added (EPA) on drop backs in Week 15. Richardson (sorta) saved his fantasy day with a touchdown run in the first quarter — before the Broncos got out to a lead and forced the Colts into a heavy passing script. Richardson was sacked twice and was pressured consistently in the second half. He’ll have an easier matchup in Week 16 against the Titans.

Gray’s fifth score of the season was also his fifth in as many games. Today snapped a string of four straight four-catch performances, but Gray continues to lack ceiling, while his floor is still struggling to crack the top 18 in fantasy. Especially with Patrick Mahomes’ (ankle) health now up in the air, Gray isn’t a compelling Week 18 streamer against the Texans.

Surtain picked one off in the fourth quarter and was immediately hit in the lower body by Josh Downs. Surtain’s foot seemed to stick in the turf and his leg bent awkwardly. He was able to limp to the Denver sidelined before being ruled out in the lopsided Broncos win. The Broncos will hope Surtain is OK for the team’s huge Week 16 game against the division rival Chargers.

Harrison did all of his damage in the first half. The Cardinals pulled away after halftime and took the air out of the football resulting in one second-half target for the No. 4 overall pick. Marv last topped 60 yards in Week 8. The Cardinals use Harrison to clear out space for Trey McBride more than they scheme up looks Harrison himself, resulting in a rollercoaster experience for his fantasy backers. He gets a great matchup with a weak Carolina secondary next week, giving fantasy managers a reason to treat him as a WR3 for one more week.

Now that’s how you PPR. Strange has popped up a few times in Evan Engram’s absence this season, but never like this. With Engram out for the rest of the year, Strange will probably flirt with top-18 fantasy status. It’s just hard to rely on his compiling in this limited offense, one where Brian Thomas Jr. is an imposing targets dominator. The Raiders are an admittedly cushy Week 16 matchup.