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Mattison’s absence means Ameer Abdullah is officially on the fantasy radar as a low-end RB3. With Zamir White (quad) already ruled out before Friday, the Raiders are again looking to Abdullah and Sincere McCormick to lead the backfield. Abdullah saw six targets and ran a league-high 43 routes in last week’s game against the Broncos. He should have some sold PPR upside for fantasy managers in a pinch. In addition to Mattison, the Raiders also declared CB Nate Hobbs, OG Cody Whitehair, WR Ramel Keyton, and TE Harrison Bryant, and DT Matthew Butler inactive for Week 13.

Mathieu hurt his shoulder in the second half of the Saints’ Week 13 matchup against the Rams. He exited the game and the Saints listed him as questionable to return. Jordan Howden is in the game for Mathieu at safety.

Dortch ran just eight pass routes on the day. He hasn’t had more than one catch in a game since mid-October after ceding WR2 duties to Michael Wilson early in the season. Dortch should remain on waiver wires until further notice.

It’s a weak statline that would have looked a lot better with improved quarterback play. Aaron Rodgers under-threw a potential 84-yard Wilson touchdown on the Jets’ second play from scrimmage before missing him for a wide-open score in the second quarter. Rodgers then threw a 92-yard pick-six the following play. Grim. Battling Davante Adams for Rodgers’ misfires, Wilson has settled in as a boom/bust WR3. Week 14 variables are six teams on bye and the Jets’ increasingly wobbly commitment to a “franchise quarterback” who won’t be back in 2025.

Mayfield was sacked on consecutive plays and was brutally twisted up and taken down on the second one. After the second sack, Mayfield’s right ankle was accidentally stepped on by Jadeveon Clowney, slamming the outer side of Mayfield’s right ankle down to the ground, pinned underneath Clowney’s body weight. The broadcast quickly commented on Mayfield grabbing at his ankle. Mayfield also briefly grabbed at his left knee after the play though. Mayfield’s cleat was firmly planted in the turf and his upper body was bent sideways, which could have resulted in an MCL injury. Update: Mayfield returned to play but immediately threw an interception.

Adams’ first quarter score was only his second as a Jet. It was some old fashioned end zone pitch-and-catch with Aaron Rodgers, though it was ultimately meaningless as Gang Green fell to 1-5 since acquiring the superstar wideout. Adams did out-gain Garrett Wilson, but only because Rodgers kept missing Wilson for big plays. In a situation that’s getting increasingly dark, Adams is a low-upside WR2, one who would fall to the WR3 ranks were the now-tanking Jets to bench Rodgers for Tyrod Taylor. Miami awaits for Week 14.

It was one of the highest yardage totals for Wilson in 2024, and only the fourth time he’s had more than four receptions in a game this season. Wilson’s Week 13 highlight came on a tipped ball that landed right in his arms in the middle of the field, just before he nabbed a 22-yarder from Kyler Murray. Wilson, as usual, ran a full complement of routes as a regular in two receiver sets. Wilson is only a fantasy option in deeper formats going forward.

Henry took a helmet-to-helmet shot early in this game and appeared to be at risk of at least heading to the locker room after staying down in pain for a while. He eventually got up under his own power and seemed to signal that it was his abdomen that hurt and not his head. Like a true veteran, Henry avoided the concussion check and didn’t miss more than a few snaps. He went on to lead the team in all receiving categories, though he did juice the numbers with two catches for 20 yards on three targets against a prevent coverage on the Pats’ final drive. Henry will remain an unexciting TE1 versus the Cardinals after New England’s Week 14 bye.

The fifth-round rookie came into this afternoon with only five touches all season, but he scored his first career touchdown on a first quarter shovel pass. The increased involvement came as Breece Hall played through a knee injury. Intriguing or infuriating depending on your perspective. With the 3-9 Jets firmly in evaluation mode, Davis will probably keep popping up for touches, just not enough to matter in fantasy.

Edwards was been ruled out for the remainder of the game. It is a brutal development for the Buccaneers, who are currently without starting S Jordan Whitehead and DB Tykee Smith.

Hooper has quietly emerged as a weekly pass-catching threat for the Patriots. The team’s lack of a production rotation at wide receiver has forced them to lean on a second tight end more than most offenses. Hooper has returned the favor with four catches in four straight games and touchdowns in back-to-back contests. Hooper will remain in the TE2 mix versus the Cardinals following New England’s Week 14 bye.