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Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) expected back vs. Eagles

Sat Dec 6 4:49pm ET
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Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton is expected to return from a left ankle fracture and play Monday night when the Philadelphia Eagles visit Inglewood, Calif., multiple outlets reported Saturday.

After missing seven games with the injury, Hampton was trending toward his first game since leaving an Oct. 5 loss to the Washington Commanders.

Hampton returned to practice last week wearing the yellow jersey Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh uses to designate players working through an injury. He was on the practice field Friday in a blue jersey with the rest of the offense.

Hampton is officially listed as questionable for Monday's game after being limited in practice on Thursday and listed as a full participant on Friday and Saturday.

"If it's up to me. I'll always play," Hampton said, per ESPN. "But I got to wait for the doc. Whatever they say goes."

Hampton averaged 4.8 yards per carry before he was injured, taking over the bulk of the carries after Najee Harris went down with a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 3. The No. 22 overall draft pick out of North Carolina had 66 carries for 314 yards and two scores, including a highlight-reel 54-yard touchdown run against the Giants in Week 4.

Quarterback Justin Herbert is also listed as questionable for Monday's game after he was limited in practice all week.

Hurt in Sunday's 31-14 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, Herbert underwent surgery a day later to put a plate and screws in his left (non-throwing) hand to expedite healing of a broken bone.

Harbaugh said of the possibility of Herbert being the starter Monday: "We're optimistic that that's going to be the case."

Herbert, 27, has completed 66.9% of his passes this season for 2,842 yards with 21 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The Chargers (8-4) have won four of their past five games to become wild-card eligible.

Since Los Angeles selected him with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 draft, Herbert owns a 49-42 record as a starter. He has connected on 66.5% of his passes, throwing for 23,935 yards and 158 TDs with 55 interceptions.

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Player Notes
Garrett Wilson Dec 7 9:00am CT
Garrett Wilson

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) has been sidelined since Week 10 with relatively few updates on his status. Now, despite the Jets trending toward missing the playoffs, Connor Hughes of SNY speculates that Wilson will be activated and will return to the lineup before the end of the regular season. When explaining his belief that Wilson will play again this year, Hughes cited the receiver's desire to contribute. "Garrett is such a different guy," Hughes said. "He wants to win so bad, and he wants to be on the field so bad that when he is healthy and he can clear and pass all the tests, I don't see the Jets being able to keep Garrett out of the lineup. He is going to want to be out there, and the Jets are ultimately going to have to put him back out there." The exact timetable for Wilson's return is unclear, but presumably, he'll be back for some or all of the fantasy football playoffs. He should benefit from having Tyrod Taylor under center, as his best game of the season came with the veteran quarterback throwing him passes. That happened back in Week 3, and Wilson caught 10 passes for 84 yards and one touchdown. Upon his return, Wilson will rank as a low-end WR1 in fantasy football.

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Matthew Golden Dec 7 8:40am CT
Matthew Golden

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (wrist) carries a questionable tag into Sunday's Week 14 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Golden has been limited in practice all week due to a lingering wrist issue. He has missed the last two games due to the injury, but is hopeful of playing on Sunday. When healthy, Golden hasn't been much of an asset for fantasy managers lately. The rookie wideout has been held to under 40 receiving yards in each of his last four games. He played a season-low 35 percent of the offensive snaps during his latest appearance in Week 11. His role is expected to be reduced with Jayden Reed (foot, shoulder) making his return from the IR. Golden isn't someone who should be trusted for Week 14 outside of deep leagues.

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Christian Watson Dec 7 8:40am CT
Christian Watson

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has been on a tear lately, and he should continue to be quite productive during Sunday's Week 14 contest against the Chicago Bears. Specifically, Watson has 13 catches, 175 yards, and three touchdowns over his last three games, ranking as the WR10 in half-PPR leagues during that span. Although Watson will find himself with a little more competition this week after the Packers activated Jayden Reed (foot, shoulder), he should still be started in most leagues. It appears that Watson has established himself as Jordan Love's favorite target, which bodes well for his volume and productivity against a Bears defense that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. Watson ranks as the overall WR24 in RotoBaller's Week 14 fantasy rankings. He should be started in all leagues.

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Pat Bryant Dec 7 8:30am CT
Pat Bryant

Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant is starting to finally get more involved in the offense. Over the last two games, Bryant has hauled in eight receptions for 124 yards. He has finished with 40 or more receiving yards in four of his last five games. The rookie wideout is becoming a more trustworthy option Denver's offense. He played a season-high 70 percent of the offensive snaps during last week's win over the Washington Commanders. Given his success, Bryant continues to be more involved in the offense. Bryant is still the third or fourth option in the receiving game, which doesn't offer great weekly value. He should be viewed as a low-end flex option for the upcoming Week 14 matchup versus the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Pat Freiermuth Dec 7 8:20am CT
Pat Freiermuth

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth continues to play less than half of the offensive snaps, and he seems to be third on the tight end pecking order behind both Darnell Washington and Jonnu Smith. Freiermuth was held without a target last Sunday, and he has a modest seven catches over his last four games. The 27-year-old ranks as the overall TE24 so far this season, and his fantasy value has been largely dependent on scoring touchdowns. He has exceeded 6.5 fantasy points (PPR) just three times this year, and it happened in the three games where he scored at least one touchdown. His chances of getting back on track this week are very slim as he takes on the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore has played strong defense against tight ends in 2025, allowing the seventh-fewest fantasy points to the position. Freiermuth ranks as the overall TE30 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy rankings. He can be avoided in most leagues during Week 14.

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Bhayshul Tuten Dec 7 8:00am CT
Bhayshul Tuten

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten experienced a breakout performance during the Week 11 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers. The rookie back rushed 15 times for 74 yards and a touchdown during the victory. Outside of that, Tuten has been held to under 45 rushing yards in every other game. He remains the No. 2 option with Travis Etienne Jr. leading the way. The 23-year-old is set to back up Etienne once again in Sunday's matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Most weeks, Tuten doesn't even see 30 percent of the offensive snaps. However, the forecast for Jacksonville calls for heavy rain, so Tuten could see more opportunities as the Jaguars might lean on the run more with inclement weather. Tuten hasn't been consistent enough to trust yet and is a low-end flex option in Week 14.

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Mike Evans Dec 7 8:00am CT
Mike Evans

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (collarbone) appears to be on the verge of returning to game action. Evans has been sidelined since breaking his collarbone in Week 7. Before that, Evans missed three games due to a hamstring injury. The veteran wideout hasn't really made an impact on the field since Week 3. He returned to practice this week but was already ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Evans is pushing to suit up for next week's Thursday Night matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. His return would be a significant boost for Tampa Bay's offense down the stretch of the season. If he's not able to play on Thursday, Evans would more than likely return versus the Carolina Panthers in Week 16. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Evans as he's expected to return for the fantasy playoffs. Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin Jr., and Tez Johnson will continue to see an increase in targets while Evans remains out.

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Jermaine Burton Dec 7 8:00am CT
Jermaine Burton

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the upcoming Week 14 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Burton didn't travel with the team, and his absence from this contest is non-injury related. The second-year wideout hasn't played this season and isn't guaranteed to suit up at all in 2025. Burton hauled in four receptions for 107 yards and was held out of the end zone in 14 games during his rookie campaign. He's too far down on the depth chart to likely make an impact even if an injury happens. Burton is mainly a dynasty stash but doesn't carry much value with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins being the focal points in the Bengals' receiving game.

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Trey Benson Dec 7 7:50am CT
Trey Benson

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) has possibly already taken his last snap this season. Benson has been working his way back from a knee injury he suffered in Week 4 that landed him on injured reserve. He had his practice window opened two weeks ago, logging a few limited sessions before not practicing last week. Per the rules, Benson must be activated within the 21-day window to play again this season. If not, he will remain on injured reserve. Time is running out for Benson to return, as he will need to be activated by next week to play again this year. Fantasy managers with an IR spot should continue to stash Benson until he's officially ruled out for the year. Bam Knight, Michael Carter, and Emari Demercado (ankle) will likely continue to split up the carries in the backfield with Benson sidelined.

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Kenneth Walker III Dec 7 7:00am CT
Kenneth Walker III

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has been able to rank as an RB2 in fantasy football despite sharing touches with Zach Charbonnet, and that trend should continue in Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons. Walker has been impressive lately, tallying double-digit fantasy points (PPR) in each of his last three games. During that three-week span, he has 40 carries, 194 rushing yards, nine catches, 92 receiving yards, and one touchdown. He has consistently played around 55% to 60% of the offensive snaps, leaving roughly 10 touches and a snap share around 40% for Charbonnet. The two have shown that they can co-exist, with Walker still being the preferred option out of the backfield. This week, he can be a strong RB2 option against a Falcons defense that has allowed the 12th-most fantasy points to running backs in 2025. Walker ranks as the overall RB18 in RotoBaller's latest rankings for Week 14. He should be started with confidence in most leagues.

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Jayden Reed Dec 7 6:50am CT
Jayden Reed

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (foot, shoulder) has been activated from injured reserve and will play in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears, instantly putting him back on the fantasy radar for the final stretch of the 2025 season. Reed has been sidelined since Week 2, when he only played a handful of snaps before getting injured. His performance in the season opener was impressive, as he caught three passes for 45 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. The biggest obstacle between Reed and a fantasy-relevant role is Christian Watson, who has 13 catches, 175 yards, and two touchdowns over his last three games. Aside from Watson, though, players like Romeo Doubs, Matthew Golden, and Dontayvion Wicks don't pose a major threat of competition to Reed. In his first game back, he'll get a juicy matchup against the Bears, who have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points and third-most receiving touchdowns to wide receivers in 2025. Reed could be deployed as a low-end WR3/flex in most fantasy leagues.

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D.J. Moore Dec 7 6:30am CT
D.J. Moore

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore continues to be an inconsistent fantasy football option. He ranks as the overall WR37 in PPR leagues so far, failing to establish himself as a truly reliable fantasy receiver despite previous optimism that he would be the Bears' top receiver in 2025 and beyond. The 28-year-old had a 64-yard, two-touchdown performance a couple of weeks ago, but aside from that big game, he has been a significant disappointment. With that said, he does have a chance to bounce back on Sunday in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers, who most recently surrendered 309 passing yards to Detroit. Moore could still capitalize on this matchup and, thus, should be started as an RB3/flex. RotoBaller's Week 14 fantasy rankings have Moore listed as the WR34.

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Xavier Weaver Dec 7 12:20am CT
Xavier Weaver

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Xavier Weaver (hamstring) is expected to be inactive for Sunday's home matchup with their division-rival Los Angeles Rams. The second-year pro was a midweek addition to Arizona's practice report, with his status declining from a limited session on Thursday to a DNP on Friday. Now, labeled questionable, Weaver doesn't appear to be in line to suit up against the visiting Rams. With the news, Arizona's WR corps is alarmingly depleted, considering teammates Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) and Greg Dortch (chest) have already been ruled out for the contest. As it stands, Michael Wilson, Trent Sherfield Sr., Andre Baccellia, and Jalen Brooks are the only active wideouts without a designation heading into this weekend's bout.

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Maxx Crosby Dec 7 12:00am CT
Maxx Crosby

Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Maxx Crosby (knee) is anticipated to be active for Sunday's home tilt with the Denver Broncos, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Crosby appeared on the Raiders' injury report ahead of their Week 12 loss to the Browns, but hadn't really seen his snap share suffer because of it. However, it's worth noting that he'd miss practice twice this week -- and garner a questionable tag -- as they prep for an outing with Denver. Currently, it appears he'll try to gut it out and play, which is excellent news for Las Vegas, as the 28-year-old's eight sacks are more than the following two team leaders combined. If, for some reason, Crosby can't suit up, teammates Tyree Wilson and Charles Snowden would see an uptick in snaps behind Malcom Koonce on the defense's edge.

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Parker Washington Dec 6 11:50pm CT
Parker Washington

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (hip) will be inactive for Sunday's game with the visiting Indianapolis Colts. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the news. The 23-year-old was forced from Week 13's 25-3 win over the Titans with a hip injury, causing him to miss Wednesday's practice and log only limited sessions over the ensuing two days. Despite being deemed questionable, it appears Jacksonville will be without its top statistical pass-catcher. While Washington is shelved, teammates Brian Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers figure to lead the team's WR corps, with the former likely to be near a full snap share as he's further removed from an ankle injury. Austin Trammell and Tim Patrick will mix in behind them.

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Dalton Kincaid Dec 6 11:40pm CT
Dalton Kincaid

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (hamstring, knee) is projected to make his return from a three-game absence for this weekend's home tilt with the Cincinnati Bengals. Kincaid has yet to practice in full since injuring his hamstring back in a loss against Miami, although he was able to log a week's worth of limited sessions despite also picking up a knee injury along the way. For now, it appears that he'll suit up, but it's possible he's not ready for a full complement of plays, considering his lack of a full practice. Fortunately, he's shown capable of producing on a limited snap share, so fantasy managers can start him as a strong TE1 if he's active. The third-year pro's status will be worth monitoring before the early window of Sunday's games.

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Chris Olave Dec 6 11:20pm CT
Chris Olave

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the New Orleans Saints expect to have wide receiver Chris Olave (back) for Sunday's divisional clash with the hosting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Olave popped up on the Saints' practice report last week with back spasms, but would ultimately play his usual allotment of snaps in their loss to Miami despite two limited practices and a DNP. He'd follow a similar regimen at practice this week, and it seems he'll play through the issue again. Fellow wideout Devaughn Vele has come on recently as a decent secondary option. However, Olave should see substantial utilization, particularly with running back Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) set to miss another contest. He's a solid WR2 if not held back by his injury.

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Oronde Gadsden II Dec 6 10:11pm CT
Oronde Gadsden II

Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden was being viewed as a league-winner when he was in the midst of a mid-season surge. He came out of nowhere and had four straight performances with 60 receiving yards or more. Since Week 10, though, Gadsden has been basically invisible on the field. During that span, he has six receptions for 81 yards and hasn't scored a touchdown. Another factor to consider is that quarterback Justin Herbert (hand) recently underwent surgery on his left (non-throwing) hand. Herbert is hopeful to play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, but it's unclear how much he will be impacted by the injury. The Chargers have a lot of mouths to feed and could lean on the running game more with rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) on track to make his first appearance since Week 5. Gadsden probably won't offer more than TE2 value in Week 14.

Greg Dortch Dec 6 9:20pm CT
Greg Dortch

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (chest) was placed on Injured Reserve on Saturday with a chest injury that he suffered in last week's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dortch's season has likely come to an end with this move, but he'll technically be eligible to return for the regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Rams. The 27-year-old recorded 29 receptions for 206 yards and three touchdowns on 33 targets, along with seven carries for 15 yards and another score on the ground in 12 games this season. Arizona is dealing with multiple injuries at the wide receiver position, with Zay Jones (Achilles) already on Injured Reserve, and Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) ruled out for Week 14's divisional matchup against the Rams. Michael Wilson and tight end Trey McBride will be expected to lead the passing attack on Sunday, with Trent Sherfield Sr. mixing in after being elevated from the practice squad. If active, Xavier Weaver (hamstring) could operate as the team's WR2 behind Wilson.

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Ty Chandler Dec 6 9:20pm CT
Ty Chandler

Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. Chandler's 21-day practice window was opened this past Wednesday, but his return will wait at least another week. The 27-year-old suffered a knee injury during Minnesota's Week 1 win over the Chicago Bears and has been on Injured Reserve ever since. The 2022 fifth-round pick would serve as a quality depth option behind top running backs Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason upon returning, while contributing primarily as a return man on special teams. Chandler will look to be activated for the Vikings' Week 15 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. He can be left on the waiver wire in the majority of redraft fantasy football leagues at this time.

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