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Reid isn’t coming right out and saying it, but Mahomes appears to be set to start on Saturday against the Texans. Reid said he wants to see how Mahomes responds to Friday’s practice, but Mahomes is undoubtedly trending in the right direction. The Chiefs’ QB1 was a full participant in practice all week, and Reid himself said Mahomes “moved around pretty good” when on the field. Fantasy managers can have a contingency plan in place if they deem it necessary, but everything is pointing to Mahomes being active, barring a surprise setback.

Ertz suffered a concussion in Week 15 against the Saints and has been working his way through the league’s protocol over the past six days. He was only able to practice in a limited capacity on Friday, meaning he had multiple steps in the protocol to clear before being able to play on Sunday. It sounds like he will be given the green light later today, but fantasy managers should have a backup plan in place. Ben Sinnott and John Bates would likely split the starting role if Ertz is a surprise inactive.

Hill suffered the wrist injury in training camp and it has become more of a problem as of late. He has routinely been getting time off in practice and closed this week’s proceedings with a limited session before being listed as questionable. That was after a full session on Thursday and a DNP on Wednesday. With Jaylen Waddle out for Week 16, Miami needs Hill now more than ever. The absence of Waddle moves Hill up a few spots in the WR2 ranks versus the 49ers.

Tracy is listed as questionable for Week 16. He was limited in practice throughout the week after tweaking his ankle in Week 15 against the Ravens. The rookie shared the backfield with veteran Devin Singletary in that game, seeing a measly 10 rush attempts plus a lone reception. Now stuck in a committee on an awful offense, Tracy is stuck in the RB3 for his date with Atlanta.

Pollard did not practice at all this week before being listed as questionable. That’s typically a sign that a player has no chance of suiting up on Sunday, but Pollard has already played without practicing once this year and is on track to do so again. The Titans have been generous with rest days for him as he battles through this lingering ankle issue. He will continue to split the backfield with Tyjae Spears, who turned 10 touches into 92 yards and a pair of touchdowns last week. Pollard still saw 17 rush attempts amidst the Spears breakout, keeping him firmly atop the depth chart. He sits in the middle of the RB2 ranks for his Week 16 matchup with the Colts.

Bateman made his only reception count by finding the end zone from 14 yards out in the second quarter. The touchdown gave Lamar Jackson 36 on the season, tying both a career high and franchise record. The veteran signal caller would then break through both for his 37th touchdown pass of the season on a pass to tight end Mark Andrews in the third quarter. Bateman came into the contest listed as questionable with a foot injury sustained in practice on Wednesday, potentially influencing his snap rate and route participation rate in the win.

Likely go the scoring started for the Ravens on a leak to the flat in the first quarter but managed just two more targets the rest of the way in a game quarterback Lamar Jackson attempted only 23 passes. The touchdown was his second in three games after going six weeks in the middle of the season without one. Charlie Kolar’s absence has led to increased opportunities for the talented tight end, although it has yet to lead to consistent production.

Andrews was on the receiving end of Lamar Jackson’s 37th touchdown pass of the season, setting a franchise record while also setting a new career high for the veteran signal caller. Andrews is now up to nine touchdowns after finding paint for the fourth consecutive game. The team now looks forward to the Texans in Week 17 after forcing a tie atop the AFC North with the Steelers with the win.

The highlight of Flowers’ night came on a 49-yard deep bomb in the fourth quarter with the team holding a decisive 31-17 lead. The Ravens would then run down the clock to three minutes remaining before kicking a field goal to go up 34-17. Flowers remained extremely busy in the offense while serving as the primary motion man, a role that brings weekly upside while catching passes from one of the hottest quarterbacks in the league in Lamar Jackson.

Henry erupted for 74 yards in the first half, which was more than he had all game the last time these two teams met. Positive game script allowed the Ravens to ride the King for the final two frames, eventually allowing him to amass 189 combined yards. The only relative blemish on his box score was an inability to score as quarterback Lamar Jackson set a franchise record and career high with his 35th, 36th, and 37th touchdown pass of the season. Henry and the Ravens get a beleaguered Texans team in Week 17 as they chase another AFC North title down the stretch.

Jackson set a franchise record with his 37th touchdown pass of the season, also marking a career-high. For context, Jackson won an MVP award with 36 touchdown passes earlier in his career. He did throw only his fourth interception of the season, but it was an otherwise sparkling effort from the perennial MVP contender. Jackson got the scoring started for the Ravens with a first quarter touchdown pass to tight end Isaiah Likely before adding touchdown passes to Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman. Positive game script and an early fourth quarter pick-six from the Ravens defense capped the volume for Jackson, but he still returned a usable fantasy score and now stands as one of the most consistent fantasy producers at the quarterback position this season. The Ravens forced a tie atop the AFC North with the win and now turn their attention to a Texans team that just lost wide receiver Tank Dell to a devastating knee injury.