NFL Player News
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Jayden Daniels QB | WAS
Commanders' Jayden Daniels: Return to practice on deck
Daniels (elbow) will resume practicing Week 13 but he's not expected to return to the starting lineup in time for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Even if Daniels remains unlikely to retake the field Week 13, it will be encouraging to see him back at practice as at least a limited participant. The second-year quarterback suffered a dislocation to his non-throwing elbow Week 9 versus Seattle and has not played since, with it being reported that Washington would re-evaluate his health after the team's Week 12 bye. As such, the extent of Daniels' activity at practice this week may play a significant role in determining his availability, or lack thereof, for the rest of the season. At 3-8 the Commanders have effectively been removed from playoff contention, which could lead the team to simply continue rolling with Marcus Mariota under center rather than risk any further injury to Daniels.
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Nick Bolton LB | KC
Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Logs eight tackles vs. Colts
Bolton recorded eight total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over the Colts.
The Missouri product played 100 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps for the third consecutive game and led the team in total tackles during the Week 12 win. Bolton is one of Kansas City's most impactful defenders, appearing in 11 games and recording 89 total tackles, three passes defensed and one forced fumble. He's expected to remain a viable IDP option in the Week 13 matchup against the Cowboys on Thursday.
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Brevyn Spann-Ford TE | DAL
Cowboys' Brevyn Spann-Ford: Catches first career TD
Spann-Ford caught his only target for a four-yard touchdown in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Eagles.
The second-year tight end barely kept his balance after colliding with Andrew Mukuba to haul in his first career NFL touchdown on a designed rollout by Dak Prescott in the third quarter. Spann-Ford's role on offense remains limited -- he has yet to see more than one target in any game this season en route to a 5-22-1 line on six targets through 11 games -- and even if something were to happen to starter Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker (8-63-0 on 16 targets this season) might remain ahead of him on the depth chart.
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Barrett Carter LB | CIN
Bengals' Barrett Carter: Monster outing in loss
Carter recorded 16 total tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Patriots.
Carter led the Bengals' defense in total tackles Sunday and has now logged double-digit stops in four of the team's last six games. The 2025 fifth-round pick from Clemson has impressed through his first 11 NFL games, recording 78 total tackles and one pass defensed across 484 defensive snaps. He's expected to remain the Bengals' top tacker in the Week 13 matchup against the Ravens.
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KaVontae Turpin WR | DAL
Cowboys' KaVontae Turpin: Three touches on offense Sunday
Turpin gained four rushing yards on two carries, caught one of two targets for 48 yards and added 86 return yards on three kickoff returns and one punt return in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Eagles.
The fourth-year speedster committed his first fumble of the season early in the second quarter as part of a disastrous first half that saw the Cowboys fall behind 21-0, but Turpin atoned right before halftime with his 48-yard catch and run to set up Dallas' first TD of the game as they began a remarkable comeback. It was Turpin's longest play from scrimmage this season, and through nine games he's produced 262 yards of offense and a receiving TD on 26 touches while racking up 973 total return yards -- fourth in the NFL behind the Titans' Chimere Dike (1,491), the Vikings Myles Price (1,336) and the Bengals' Charlie Jones (1,034).
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C.J. Stroud QB | HOU
Texans' C.J. Stroud: Remains in concussion protocol
Coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Stroud remains in the league's concussion protocol, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Stroud was concussed 22 days ago against the Broncos, so he's been dealing with symptoms for three-plus weeks, an unusually lengthy amount of time, though concussions aren't the same for every player. Ryans said Stroud will start once he clears the five-stage protocol, but it appears as if Davis Mills could get yet another start under center for Houston next Sunday in a very important game on the road against the Colts. Mills is 3-0 in three starts since stepping in for Stroud and has averaged 206.3 passing yards per game with five touchdowns and one interception in that span.
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Geno Stone SAF | CIN
Bengals' Geno Stone: Great effort in loss
Stone recorded 13 total tackles (six solo) and one pick-six in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Patriots.
The veteran safety from Iowa finished with the second-most tackles on the Bengals' defense and reached double-digit stops for the second time this season during the Week 12 loss. Stone also picked off a pass intended for Hunter Henry in the second quarter and returned it for a touchdown, giving Cincinnati a 10-point lead at the time. The second-year Bengal has now recorded 80 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and three passes defensed, with two interceptions, over 11 appearances this season. He's expected to remain one of Cincinnati's top defenders in the Week 13 matchup against the Ravens.
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Terrance Ferguson TE | LAR
Rams' Terrance Ferguson: Usage regression continues
Ferguson failed to secure his only target during Sunday's 34-7 victory against the Buccaneers.
Despite Tyler Higbee (ankle) going on injured reserve, Ferguson's reduced role didn't expand, as he took the field for just 15 snaps on offense. Colby Ferguson secured all four of his targets for 41 yards and a touchdown, and Davis Allen tacked on three catches and 29 yards with his four targets. Until Ferguson earns more playing time, his opportunity for the explosive plays he's showcased in limited usage this season (27.6 YPC on five catches) will be scant, making him difficult to trust in fantasy lineups.
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Noah Brown WR | WAS
Commanders' Noah Brown: Practice window opens
The Commanders announced Monday that Brown (groin/knee) has been designated to return to practice from IR.
Brown hasn't played since Week 2 due to groin and knee injuries, though Washington didn't actually place him on IR until mid-October. Once fully healthy, Brown will have an opportunity to reclaim his role as the No. 3 receiver behind Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Deebo Samuel, though it's worth noting the former hasn't suited up since Week 8 himself. If Brown is able to hit the ground running at practice, it's possible he could be fully cleared in time to suit up Sunday versus the Broncos, a contest that will feature Marcus Mariota under center if Jayden Daniels (elbow) remains sidelined.
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Malik Davis RB | DAL
Cowboys' Malik Davis: Three carries in Week 12 win
Davis carried the ball three times for 24 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Eagles.
The 26-year-old filled the No. 2 role in the Dallas backfield but was a distant second to Javonte Williams (101 scrimmage yards on 22 touches) in workload. Davis has taken seven carries for 44 yards over the last two weeks since moving ahead of rookie Jaydon Blue on the depth chart -- an impressive 6.3 yards per carry -- but his fantasy utility is extremely limited as long as Williams is healthy.