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Game on, you ducks! Hopefully, none of you ended up looking like turkeys during Thanksgiving week. Of course, if your team started Lamar Jackson, you might have, since we expected a whole lot more against that Bengals defense. More on that later.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown, Isaac TeSlaa, DET: Expect ASB to miss at least one week, possibly two; TeSlaa would be in the WR3 conversation, but temper expectations if Kalif Raymond plays — even push TeSlaa down to WR4 status.
Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, GB: Doubs is still droppable, won’t have many boom games, and Wicks likely had his best game of the season. Christian Watson is the only one who is startable/trustworthy.
Luther Burden, CHI: He’s seen an uptick in production, but keep in mind the Bears’ tough schedule. Also, that, plus too many games of low production, is why DJ Moore was still a waiver fodder name.
Chase Brown, CIN: In a 60/40 split with Samaje Perine; ruins Brown’s Top 10 RB value potential.
Lamar Jackson, BAL: He doesn’t look fully healthy, and it’s time to consider benching him for another QB1.
Chuba Hubbard, CAR: Rico Dowdle lost touches due to pass-blocking concerns. Hubbard looked good, and it wouldn’t be a surprise for the Panthers to come out of the bye with a full 50/50 timeshare.
Kenneth Walker, SEA: His grip on the lead role is strengthening; solid RB2 going forward.
Ricky Pearsall, SF: Was droppable and now even more so during the bye; much better in man coverage matchups, and there is only one man-heavy matchup remaining.
Harold Fannin, CLE: Approaching TE1 value as rapport with Shedeur Sanders improves.
Jayden Higgins, HOU: Downgrade to WR5 unless an injury opens up targets. C.J. Stroud looked to Xavier Hutchinson as much as Higgins.
Devaughn Vele, NO: Deep waiver pickup; increased opportunities as Saints’ WR2 and potential boom/bust WR4 value ROS.
Darren Waller, MIA: Back from injury and has high-end TE1 potential going forward.
Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin, TB: Back in fringe RB1 conversation; looked healthy and was rather effective. Godwin trending back toward WR2 status, as he looked like pre-injury Godwin … finally.
Michael Wilson, ARI: Value depends on Marvin Harrison’s health; WR2/3 if Harrison plays (injury late in the game), WR1/2 if he’s out.
Brian Thomas, Brenton Strange, JAX: More of a WR3 given Trevor Lawrence’s lesser rapport with Thomas. Strange is still a fringe TE1 — was still involved even with Thomas back.
Aaron Jones, MIN: If out, and Jordan Mason is available, Mason is a must-add and RB2 start, no matter the QB.
Pat Bryant, DEN: Was the Broncos’ No. 2 WR out of the bye. Deep waiver add; potential WR4 for Week 14.
Adonai Mitchell, NYJ: From the last few weeks’ waivers, Mitchell is an even stronger add with a high ceiling, but will be inconsistent — expect a WR4, boom/bust.
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Dec 1, 2025
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