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Jarvis Landry and the Cleveland passing attack struggles in Week 15 loss.

Landry caught five passes (on eight targets) for 23 scoreless yards in a 38-24 defeat, and visible frustration seemed to set in for both he and Odell Beckham Jr. on Sunday. After five touchdowns in four games, Landry has been scoreless in December and won’t be presented with an easy matchup in Week 16 against a Baltimore defense that surely remembers what happened in the previous meeting this season. He’s likely moving back down towards low-end WR2/FLEX status.

12/16/19 - 09:53 AM ET

Jordan Howard (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 15.

Howard—who is still not cleared for contact—hasn’t played since Week 9, and the injury remains a mystery. Fantasy owners probably can’t count on him returning for Week 16, but the veteran would be a huge boost to the running game if/when he’s back. Miles Sanders should remain an upside RB2 on Sunday, and Boston Scott is worth considering as a FLEX option.

12/14/19 - 12:34 PM ET

Kenyan Drake scores four touchdowns in win over the Browns.

Drake rushed 22 times for 137 yards and found the end zone from five, one (twice), and 17 yards away in a 38-24 victory. He also caught his lone target for nine yards. It seemed like Arizona was going to split the backfield work more evenly after David Johnson emerged in Week 14, but Drake ended up handling all but three touches on Sunday and has established himself as the team’s running back of the future (assuming they re-sign him in the offseason). Next up is a matchup against the Seahawks in Seattle.

12/16/19 - 09:48 AM ET

Nelson Agholor (knee) has been downgraded to out for Week 15.

Agholor will miss his second game in a row, and Philadelphia will rely on J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and Greg Ward at receiver. The matchup is a good one versus the Redskins, but fantasy owners might be better off looking elsewhere. Hopefully Agholor can get back for a huge Week 16 game when Dallas comes to town.

12/14/19 - 12:32 PM ET

Adrian Peterson totaled 91 yards in Week 15 loss.

Despite a tough matchup versus Philly’s stingy run defense, Peterson rushed 16 times for 66 yards and a touchdown, also adding three receptions for 25 yards. The 34-year-old back has now scored in three consecutive games, and he continues to show flashes of elite running ability, including on the cutback touchdown run yesterday. The Giants won’t be an easy matchup in Week 16, but Peterson’s volume should leave him solidly on the FLEX radar.

12/16/19 - 09:44 AM ET

The Dolphins are finalizing a four-year, $40-million extension with DeVante Parker, according to Tom Pelissero.

Parker is in the midst of a breakout campaign with 55 receptions, 882 yards, and six touchdowns this season, and it’s great to see Miami rewarding him with an extension that reportedly includes $21.5 million guaranteed. The No. 14 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, Parker had battled injuries to start his career, but he’s proven to be an excellent target on the perimeter when on the field. He should remain an upside WR2 both down the stretch and in dynasty leagues.

Via: Tom Pelissero 12/13/19 - 05:04 PM ET

Greg Ward catches game-winning touchdown in win over the Redskins.

Ward—who finished with seven receptions for 61 yards—was able to high-point a ball in traffic from four yards out to give Philadelphia the lead and win. The former college quarterback has proven himself as a reliable weapon since getting promoted from the practice squad, and he will have a role in Week 16 whether or not Nelson Agholor (knee) is able to return. That said, the Cowboys will be a tougher matchup, so Ward will remain a low-floor FLEX in an offense that runs through the tight ends and running backs.

12/16/19 - 09:40 AM ET