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T.J. Yeldon handles seven touches in loss to Pittsburgh.

Yeldon rushed five times for 23 yards, also adding two receptions for nine yards. The Jaguars were unable to hold a 16-0 lead late in the third quarter, so they now sit at 3-7, which is notable because Yeldon might see extended run down the stretch if Leonard Fournette (30 touches in Week 11) has his role scaled back to stay healthy. For now, Yeldon is just a weak FLEX option in all formats heading into a matchup with the Bills.

11/19/18 - 11:34 AM ET

Carlos Hyde handles eight carries in Week 11 loss.

Hyde rushed eight times for 44 yards, as he split time with T.J. Yeldon (five carries for 23 yards) behind Leonard Fournette (28 carries for 95 yards). Jacksonville probably regrets trading a fifth-round pick to Cleveland for Hyde considering they now sit at 3-7 with Fournette now healthy, but perhaps the former Ohio State star will get more run down the stretch if the franchise decides to keep their offensive centerpiece healthy for 2019 and beyond in what looks like a lost season. Still, Hyde is nothing more than a low-floor FLEX next week against the Bills.

11/19/18 - 11:32 AM ET

Leonard Fournette handles 30 touches in loss to the Steelers.

Fournette rushed 28 times for 95 yards, also adding two receptions for 46 yards. The LSU product was basically Jacksonville’s only source of offense, but four-straight three-and-outs in the fourth quarter allowed Pittsburgh to overcome a 16-0 deficit to win 20-16. The Jags now almost certainly need to win out to have any chance of making the playoffs, but there’s a chance they scale back Fournette’s workload to keep him healthy for 2019 and beyond, so that’s something to keep in mind for fantasy owners down the stretch. For now, he should remain an RB1 against the Bills next week.

11/19/18 - 11:29 AM ET

Blake Bortles, Jaguars fall to 3-7 as Pittsburgh scores 20 unanswered points in 20-16 defeat.

Bortles was 10/18 for 104 yards, zero touchdowns, and zero interceptions, also adding two carries for 17 yards and a lost fumble. Jacksonville was ultra conservative as they played with the lead, as Leonard Fournette led the team in receiving with 46 yards, and no wideout had 20+ yards on the day. Bortles can have a big fantasy day out of no where, but it’s probably better to look elsewhere with a trip to face the Bills on deck.

11/19/18 - 11:26 AM ET

Xavier Grimble catches three-yard pass in win over the Jaguars.

It was Grimble’s only target of the game. He won’t be a recommended fantasy option next week against the Broncos.

11/19/18 - 11:23 AM ET

James Washington catches one pass in Week 11 win.

It was for 11 yards, and the rookie was targeted three times. Washington has the talent to make an impact down the stretch, but Pittsburgh probably has too many weapons for him to develop into a fantasy contributor as a rookie. The second-round pick remains a strong prospect in dynasty leagues.

11/19/18 - 11:22 AM ET

Vance McDonald scores in comeback win over Jacksonville.

McDonald caught three-of-six targets for 27 yards, including an 11-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 16-13 in an eventual 20-16 victory. The 28-year-old has now scored in consecutive games after not finding the end zone since Week 2, and he will be firmly on the TE1 map for next week’s matchup against the Broncos, who just allowed Antonio Gates to turn back the clock for 80 yards and a score.

11/19/18 - 11:20 AM ET