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James White scores against the Bills.

White carried eight times for 41 yards and a touchdown along with two receptions for 13 yards. White hasn’t been quite as good as he was in the first half of the season when he was an RB1 even in standard leagues, but he’ll be in the FLEX mix to conclude the regular season next week against the Jets.

12/24/18 - 12:09 PM ET

Dalvin Cook totals 108 yards in win over the Lions.

Cook rushed 16 times for 73 yards, also adding three receptions for 35 yards. Minnesota didn’t have success on the ground like they did a week ago, but the matchup was significantly tougher in Detroit. Cook will have a difficult draw for the season finale against the Bears, so he needs to be downgraded to low-end RB2 status for those still competing for a fantasy championship.

12/24/18 - 12:09 PM ET

Sony Michel scores against the Bills.

Michel carried 18 times for 116 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots’ Week 16 win. After a relatively quiet past few weeks for New England’s running game, this was a strong effort against a tough defense. Michel will look to keep things going heading into the postseason when he faces a Jets team he had 133 yards and a touchdown against earlier this season. The rookie running back will be at least an RB2 option for Week 17 with fantasy titles on the line.

12/24/18 - 12:08 PM ET

Kirk Cousins, Vikings put away the Lions, 27-9, after slow start.

Cousins was 21/28 for 253 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions, also adding a one-yard rush. Minnesota was down 9-0 by allowing three field goals out of the gate, but Cousins found Stefon Diggs for an eight-yard score in the second quarter, and he hit Kyle Rudolph on a Hail Mary to end the half. The final touchdown came again to Rudolph from four yards away. Now, the Vikings face a win-and-in game against the Bears, but Chicago will also be playing for a potential first-round bye. Even with the came coming at home, fantasy owners should look elsewhere if possible.

12/24/18 - 12:06 PM ET

Tom Brady throws two interceptions but Patriots clinch the AFC East.

Brady was 13/24 for 126 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions against the Bills. The score was a 32-yarder to Julian Edelman, who spun out of the grasp of a defender and ran to the end zone without being downed. One interception went right off the hands of Rob Gronkowski, and Brady didn’t play as poorly as the numbers might indicate, though it wasn’t a spectacular game from the G.O.A.T. Brady finishes the regular season next week against the Jets as the Pats look to lock up a first-round bye in the AFC playoffs. Brady threw for two touchdowns in the first matchup with the Jets this season.

12/24/18 - 12:06 PM ET

Isaiah McKenzie catches one pass in Week 16.

McKenzie gained eight yards on his lone Week 16 reception. McKenzie was evaluated for a concussion during the game, but thankfully he returned and appears to be OK. He’s a better real-life contributor than fantasy asset for now.

12/24/18 - 11:54 AM ET

Antonio Callaway held without a catch in Week 16 win.

He was targeted once. The rookie carries a very low weekly floor in an offense that spreads the ball around, but he could easily explode in the season finale. Still, it’s not worth the risk against the Ravens.

12/24/18 - 11:53 AM ET