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Blackmon suffered the torn ACL in the first practice of Vikings training camp. It’s a big blow to the Vikings secondary after Blackmon played in 15 games and started three as a rookie last season. Cornerback Duke Shelley was recently signed by the Vikings, but depth is shallow in the secondary. Entering his second season, Blackmon will now have to rehab to come back for 2025.

Washington deserves all of the credit for setting up the Dolphins’ successful field goal attempt with one second remaining in the first half. Tyler Huntley exclusively targeted the shifty rookie receiver on the drive, which started at the Browns’ 49-yard line with 28 seconds left. Washington’s best play included a very tough grab on a late pass, one missed tackle forced and a first-down pickup that included post-contact yardage. Washington likely earned more opportunities with the clutch showing on his three-catch drive. He tacked on two punt returns for 20 yards as well. Washington makes for a volatile WR4/5 against the Jets next week if Jaylen Waddle (knee) is inactive.

Hill was quiet through the game’s first quarter but he eventually began to rack up catches in the second. Hill is still plenty spry but he was unable to separate from Denzel Ward on what would have been a monstrous catch-and-run score, instead settling for an explosive gain as Ward eventually pulled him down post-catch. In an effort to facilitate big plays however possible, Mike McDaniel allowed Hill to join the punt return squad. He fielded one for 18 yards. Hill is a high-end WR2 against the Jets in Week 18 though his target share would be mildly threatened if Jaylen Waddle (knee) returns.

Huntley executed Mike McDaniel’s game plan effectively, dinking and dunking his way downfield from start to finish. He threw short of the sticks on 61.5 percent of his passes but received helpful yardage boosts from his speedy running backs and tight ends. Huntley’s best play was all his own though; a 13-yard rushing score in which he shook three would-be tacklers before leaping into the end zone. Had the Dolphins faced a high-powered offense, it is unlikely Huntley could have delivered the win but credit to him for beating the opponent he was given. Huntley is a mildly intriguing QB2 if he gets the start against the Jets in Week 18.

It was a quiet day for Doubs and the Packers’ offense for the majority of the day, but the wideout was able to make some connections late to get the Packers into scoring position a few times and turn a 27-10 game into a 27-25 contest. Doubs was clearly Love’s favorite target with no Christian Watson (knee), and while it’s not an other-worldly fantasy day, just think of how much worse it could have been if not for the final eight minutes. Doubs and the Packers get the Bears in Week 18.

Hockenson’s lone incompletion was Sam Darnold’s only turnover of the game. The 27-year-old tight end was able to find room in the middle of the field against Green Bay, and he bounced back from a disappointing two-catch effort against the Seahawks. Hockenson will get a chance to face his former team in Week 18 against the Lions, and the winner of that contest will get homefield advantage in the NFC.