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Jerick McKinnon goes over 100 yards through the air in 34-7 win.

McKinnon led the team with seven receptions for 114 yards against the Bengals, adding nine carries for 24 yards. Cincinnati simply allowed the underneath stuff as Case Keenum picked them apart, and McKinnon was consistently available for him out of the backfield. Latavius Murray is the top option in the backfield, but McKinnon is worth considering as a FLEX option in standard leagues on Saturday night against the Packers, especially after dual-threat Christian McCaffrey just had success against them.

12/18/17 - 02:09 PM ET

Tavarres King scores twice against Philadelphia.

The Giants threw a ton of slant passes against the Eagles in this one, which set up some double move opportunities—one of which King capitalized on for a touchdown; and the other score came on a slant that he took 57 yards for a touchdown, diving for the end zone at the end of the catch-and-run. King caught two of three targets for 70 yards and two touchdowns overall in the game. This was the best performance of the year for King, and he’ll look to keep it going next week against the Cardinals. But it’s difficult to trust him in fantasy lineups, especially with the chance of Patrick Peterson being matched up with him for some of the game.

12/18/17 - 02:08 PM ET

Latavius Murray totals 104 yards on 21 touches in Week 16 win.

Murray rushed 20 times for 76 yards and a touchdown, adding a 28-yard reception. The Vikings starter was able to convert a goal-line plunge in the first quarter, and he’s proven to be a tremendous signing after a slow recovery from ankle surgery. Minnesota should ride Latavius again on Saturday night against the Packers, and he should stay in lineups as an RB1/RB2 for the fantasy championship.

12/18/17 - 02:06 PM ET

Roger Lewis plays well in Giants’ loss.

Lewis was targeted ten times against the Eagles, catching four passes for 74 yards. He nearly had another long catch in the game, but could’ve quite pull in a deep ball he stretched for. Lewis isn’t a highly-reccomended fantasy option, as the Giants probably won’t throw the ball 57 times again this year.

12/18/17 - 02:04 PM ET

Teddy Bridgewater makes his long-awaited return to the field in blowout win.

Bridgewater was 0/2 with an interception, but it was the first time he played since 2015, and it’s great to see him come all the way back from a serious knee injury that left his career in question. Teddy B likely isn’t going to play in the postseason barring a Case Keenum injury, but he should be ready if the opportunity knocks.

12/18/17 - 02:04 PM ET

Sterling Shepard goes off in loss to the Eagles.

The Giants threw the ball 57 times in the Week 15 loss, so there were plenty of opportunities for the second-year receiver to do some damage, and he did. Shepard was targeted a team-high 16 times, catching 11 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown. Mostly, Shepard worked as an underneath chain-mover for Eli Manning, but he took a shallow crossing route 67 yards to the house after he got a ton of separation off a pick that probably should’ve been called. It’s possible Cardinals All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson follows Shepard into the slot in Week 16, so he carries some risk as a FLEX option.

12/18/17 - 02:03 PM ET

Case Keenum barely lets the ball touch the ground in easy win over Cincinnati.

Keenum was 20/23 for 236 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He also rushed once for 20 yards. Minnesota was up 17-0 at the end of the first quarter and 24-0 at halftime, as unlike the Bengals, they played mistake-free football. Keenum will look to keep it up on Saturday night against Green Bay, and he will be worth considering as a streaming option after Cam Newton just torched the Packers.

12/18/17 - 02:01 PM ET