Fantasy News

Anthony Firkser caught four passes for 52 yards in Monday night’s loss to the Texans.

Firkser hauled in all four of his targets as Marcus Mariota didn’t throw an incomplete pass until the final drive of the game, but Tennessee simply didn’t make enough plays in a 34-17 defeat. Fantasy owners should look elsewhere heading into Week 13.

11/26/18 - 11:29 PM ET

Leonard Fournette has been suspended one game for actions in Sunday’s loss to the Bills.

Fournette was ejected for fighting Buffalo defensive end Shaq Lawson in Week 12, and it seemed clear that he started the brawl by squaring up with the defender (who was also ejected). Now, he will miss Jacksonville’s Week 13 game against the Colts, which is obviously a big blow to fantasy owners looking to make the playoffs. Carlos Hyde and T.J. Yeldon both should be usable fantasy options next Sunday, but Hyde will be the preferred play in standard leagues as an RB2.

11/26/18 - 07:12 PM ET

Jonnu Smith catches 61-yard touchdown in loss to the Texans.

Smith was able to take advantage of a busted coverage in the first quarter and sprint for six after catching a pass near the line-of-scrimmage, and he finished with two receptions for 63 yards and the score. The second-year tight end has come on this month with lines of 2/33/1, 3/45/1, 6/44, and 2/63/1, so he needs to be taken seriously as a streaming option down the stretch for an offense that needs playmakers. The Titans take on the Jets next Sunday.

11/26/18 - 11:27 PM ET

The Patriots have officially activated Rex Burkhead (neck) to the 53-man roster.

The team just announced the move, and it looks like Burkhead will return on time after missing the last eight games while on injured reserve with his neck injury suffered in Week 3. This move is more of a real-life impact for the Patriots than a fantasy impact, as Burkhead is extremely versatile and can help on special teams and all over the field on offense, while Sony Michel and James White have both played extremely well at running back this season. That said, Burkhead could have a fantasy impact down the stretch in one of the league’s best offenses, and he’s worth a look as a pickup particularly in deeper leagues. Burkhead won’t be a highly-recommended fantasy option in his first game back this Sunday against the Vikings, though.

11/26/18 - 05:23 PM ET

Luke Stocker catches one pass in loss to the Texans.

It was a 14-yard reception on his only target, but Stocker was also stuffed on a fourth-down rush deep in Houston territory, which obviously wasn’t his fault—especially considering he never received an NFL carry before—as a questionable play call with Derek Henry in the backfield. Stocker isn’t a recommended fantasy option.

11/26/18 - 11:24 PM ET

Dion Lewis bottled up in loss to the Texans.

Lewis rushed seven times for eight yards, also adding seven receptions for 33 yards. It was another start for the 28-year-old, but he has now gained just 151 rushing yards and no touchdowns on 56 attempts (2.7 YPC) since being installed as the lead runner, and the Titans might need to change things up if they want to return to the playoffs. Lewis is trending downwards heading into next week’s matchup against the Jets, but he remains on the FLEX radar.

11/26/18 - 11:22 PM ET

The Bengals have claimed Tom Savage off waivers from the 49ers.

The roster move comes with Andy Dalton (thumb) being placed on IR, and Savage will slide in as the team’s No. 2 quarterback behind Jeff Driskel. There is certainly a chance the veteran winds up under center at some point down the stretch due to Driskel’s tendency to run, but Savage wouldn’t have much fantasy value.

11/26/18 - 04:33 PM ET