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Jay and Drew breakdown their biggest takeaways from Week 13,
Simms and Fareed give you the headlines for Week 13, where Sam LaPorta is the key to the Lions’ success and Tyreek Hill makes a case for MVP.

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  • MIA Running Back #28
    Achane wound up leading the Dolphins’ backfield in snaps, touches, and yards, but as PFF’s Nathan Jahnke points out, Mostert saw only four snaps in the second half. In the first half of Sunday’s win, Raheem Mostert played on 19-of-29 snaps, while Achane played only 12 snaps. It was still enough of a split to satisfy fantasy managers, but it’s worth noting that in a more normal game script, we could be looking at a more balanced split. Achane and Mostert will both have top-24 upside in Week 14 against the Titans, who held Zack Moss to 51 rushing yards 19 carries in Week 13.
  • NYG Quarterback #2
    The Giants have 21 days to activate Taylor from injured reserve, but his return could come as early as Week 14 against the Packers if the team deems him ready to go. Whether or not he’ll earn the start over Tommy DeVito is to be determined, but Taylor should find his way on the active roster at some point this season. Taylor has started three games for the Giants this season, going 1-2 while throwing for 579 yards and two touchdowns and adding 98 yards on the ground. With the Giants just playing out the season, it’s possible they continue to go with DeVito, who could enter next season as the backup to Daniel Jones.
  • TEN Running Back #22
    Henry took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Zaire Franklin in Sunday’s loss to the Colts and didn’t return to the field. The veteran running back finished the day with 21 carries for 102 yards and two touchdowns, but his status for Week 14 is officially in question. Henry and the Titans will face the Dolphins on Monday night, giving him an extra day to clear protocol. If he’s unable to play, rookie Tyjae Spears would be in line for a busy day as Tennessee’s lead back.
  • PIT Quarterback #8
    The decision to keep Pickett on the active roster likely stems from the Steelers’ current playoff situation. Sitting at 7-5, the Steelers are second in the AFC North and in the thick of the AFC playoff race. Pickett would be required to miss a minimum of four games if placed on injured reserve, but his recovery is expected to take 2-4 weeks. If Pickett feels ready to play in two weeks, the team would likely prefer to have him back under center. Mitch Trubisky will start in Week 14 against the Patriots and should also play in Week 15 against the Colts, but it’s possible Pickett could return for the final three games of the season to push the Steelers into the postseason.
  • GB Wide Receiver #87
    Doubs was held out of the end zone but made his impact felt by catching four timely balls for a solid 18-yard average. More importantly for his fantasy value moving forward, fellow second-year wide receiver Christian Watson left the game with three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter with what looked like yet another hamstring injury, the previous one of which held him out of action for the first three weeks of the 2023 season. That gives Doubs the inside track to the lead wide receiver role for the Packers as the team heads into their easiest portion of their schedule, just in time for the fantasy playoffs. Managers needing help at wide receiver could do worse than targeting Doubs in a late-season trade.
  • GB Running Back #28
    In typical Dillon fashion, his long run of the game went for just 10 yards as the between-the-tackles grinder did what he could to keep the chains moving. Most importantly for his fantasy expectations moving forward, Dillon saw 19 of the available 22 running back touches on the evening, meaning he will continue to carry back end RB2 upside for as long as lead back Aaron Jones remains out of action. That said, he does not profile as a potential trade target for fantasy managers looking for a late-season push into the playoffs as most of his value will evaporate once Jones returns.
  • GB Quarterback #10
    Love couldn’t miss in the first half as the Packers converted their first two possessions into touchdowns, the first going to rookie tight end Ben Sims for his first professional touchdown and the second going to wide receiver Christian Watson. The third and final possession of the first half made it to the edge of field goal range but the team ultimately decided to punt the ball away to not allow Mahomes a short field should they miss from 57 yards. Whereas the team traded touchdowns for field goals in the first half, the script would flip in the second frame as the Chiefs came storming back into the game, scoring on their first two possessions and coming within a two-point conversion of knotting the game at 21. Two additional field goals and a timely interception would seal the game for the Packers, who now find themselves at .500 for the first time since Week 4. More importantly, the Packers are now well within striking distance of the seventh playoff spot out of the NFC and have one of the league’s easiest remaining strengths of schedule. This win was a solid launching point for their playoff push.
  • KC Wide Receiver #4
    It was the second consecutive contest in which the rookie wide receiver led the team in targets, this time trailing tight end Travis Kelce in yardage. Even so, Rice appears primed for solid contributions as the fantasy season nears the playoffs. He’ll get a difficult test in Week 14 when the Chiefs host the Bills, who will have had additional time to prepare coming off their Week 13 bye.
  • KC Tight End #87
    Kelce was far from the focal point of the offense in the first half, but his production in the first frame dwarfed the one catch he managed in the second half. In fact, Kelce caught his final ball on the first play run from scrimmage in the second half and was completely erased for the remainder of the game. He still did what he could to make his presence felt, most notably serving as the clearing player on fellow tight end Noah Gray’s fourth quarter touchdown. Kelce and the Chiefs fall to 8-4 with the loss and will need to turn things around quickly before they host the Bills in Week 14.
  • KC Running Back #10
    Pacheco was the Chiefs’ most valuable player against the Packers, routinely willing himself to additional yards on the ground by keeping his legs churning through contact. He carried a pile of bodies on three separate occasions, which was the difference in him eclipsing 100 yards on the ground. He also chipped in with three receptions, aided by the absence of Jerick McKinnon. Pacheco and the Chiefs will need to regroup before hosting the Bills in Week 14.

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Week 13 recap: 49ers dominate Eagles, Colts rally
Mike Florio, Devin McCourty, Jason Garrett and Matthew Berry dive into Week 13, where the 49ers made a statement against the Eagles, the Lions bounced back, the Colts won in OT and more.

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Peter King explores the value of 49ers stud running back Christian McCaffrey and how his work without the ball is just as important as his work with it.
Relive all the action as the Packers defeated the Chiefs 27-19 at Lambeau Field in Week 13.
Jordan Love and Keisean Nixon catch up with Melissa Stark to explain how the Packers are “clicking as a unit,” what went into the critical interception, why this game was extra important and more.
Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love stands tall in the face of the Kansas City pressure and finds Christian Watson in the end zone to give the Packers a 14-3 lead in the second quarter.
Mike Florio, Devin McCourty, Jason Garrett and Matthew Berry dive into Week 13, where the 49ers made a statement against the Eagles, the Lions bounced back, the Colts won in OT and more.
A.J. Dillon joins Jac Collinsworth, Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison to explain what makes Lambeau Field special in December, the differences between playing with Jordan Love and Aaron Rodgers and more.
Jordan Love throws one up to Christian Watson, who leaps into the air and comes down with it in the back of the end zone to put the Packers up 21-12 after the extra point in the third quarter.

Premier League

Will Manchester City complete its quest for an unprecedented fourth-straight title?
Who can be this year’s Stevenage, stunning a Premier League outfit in the third round? The draw was revealed Sunday, December 3.
Check out the Premier League fixtures and results for the 2023-24 season
Arsenal look to extend their table lead with a visit to Kenilworth Road to face spunky Luton Town
Tiger and the Hero WC
Tiger Woods discusses his performance at the Hero World Challenge, explaining how he was able to “knock off a lot of rust” in The Bahamas and why playing once a month is a “reasonable” goal for himself moving forward.
Tiger Woods discusses his performance after finishing 18th at the Hero World Challenge, and says he doesn’t believe his game is too far off from where he wants it to be moving forward.
Hero World Challenge winner Scottie Scheffler catches up with Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis about his final round, winning the event after two runner-up finishes and the putting adjustments that led him to victory.
Collin Morikawa discusses his two-stroke penalty for use of green-reading materials at the Hero World Challenge and assesses his overall performance in The Bahamas.
Watch the best shots and moments from the fourth and final round of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.
Scottie Scheffler earned $1 million for winning the unofficial Hero World Challenge.
Brandel Chamblee breaks down Tiger Woods’ swing at the Hero World Challenge and discusses how Tiger uses his hips and lower body to drive the golf ball.

NFL

Sam LaPorta had a big hand in Sunday’s 33-28 Lions win over the Saints by turning in one of the biggest days for a rookie tight end in league history.
Joe Flacco made his first start for the Browns on Sunday, mostly acquitting himself well throughout the contest against the Rams.
There were a lot of twists and turns to Sunday’s game in Nashville.
The 49ers went three and out on their first two possessions on Sunday in Philadelphia, but any thought that the Eagles were going to shut them down ended right there.

Rotoworld

Eric Samulski breaks down his fantasy football defense rankings for Week 13.
McConnell had one of the best games of his career on Saturday, benefitting from the absence of star point guard Tyrese Haliburton.
The first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament concludes, and every team will play two games that count in fantasy matchups.
Reggie Jackson and Dyson Daniels lead Saturday’s pickups to wrap up the week.

NBA

The knockout round quarterfinals are Monday and Tuesday, we take a look at those games.
Teams have been curious according to a new report.

College Football

Here is everything you need to know about the 2023 Heisman Trophy race, including hopefuls, betting favorites, voting process, history and more.
Notre Dame reportedly found its next receivers coach less than a week after parting ways with Chansi Stuckey.
Notre Dame’s defense will face a rushing test in its 2023 finale, presuming Oregon State’s offense leans into its strength even without its head coach and starting quarterback.

College Basketball

Baylor Scheierman leads Creighton with 24 points to help the Bluejays trounce the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Big Ten action.
Rasheer Fleming scores 22 points to help the Hawks beat the Temple Owls and claim the Big 5 Classic championship.
Clark Slajchert gave Penn the lead with 4.1 seconds left in overtime, but a three-point floater from Khalil Brantley as time expired gave La Salle the shocking win for third place at the Big 5 Classic.
Wisconsin shocked No. 3 Marquette behind 21 points from Max Klesmit and 16 from Steven Crowl in a 75-64 upset victory at the Kohl Center in Madison.

MLB

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Cody Bellinger, and Blake Snell highlight this year’s class of free agents.
Matthew Pouliot offers rankings and writeups of MLB’s top 111 free agents, from Shohei to Shelby.
Kapler was fired by the Giants with three days left in the 2023 regular season after the team failed to make the playoffs for a second straight year.
Martinez, a 33-year-old right-hander, gets $14 million in 2024 and $12 million in 2025. He has the right to opt out after the 2024 World Series and become a free agent again.

Motor Sports

The duo missed the playoffs in their first season together at Hendrick Motorsports.
Ryan Blaney says it’s a “true honor to race with the best in the world on a weekly basis” in the NASCAR Cup Series, as he thanks everyone that played a part in his career leading to an eventual championship.
Cole Custer has never been more proud to be a part of a team after the highs and lows of a season that ended with an Xfinity Series championship.
Ben Rhodes is honored to culminate NASCAR’s 75th anniversary with the Truck Series championship after an “especially arduous season.”

Betting

Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick take a look ahead at NFL Week 14 and identify some interesting lines you can take advantage of.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick react to the 49ers massive win against the Eagles and analyze how the result may affect betting markets moving forward.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick reveal their best bets for Week 13, with Drew expecting the Rams to build on their recent success and Jay eyeing Tim Boyle’s passing yards on Bet the Edge.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick discuss why betting the Over (47.5) in the 49ers vs. Eagles matchup is the best way to approach this game, expecting each team to ‘score and answer’ on Bet the Edge.

Golf

Masters champion Jon Rahm and Players winner Scottie Scheffler pace this year’s nominees for PGA Tour Player of the Year.
Tiger Woods gave glimpses that his game, if not his body, could withstand his desired four- to six-event schedule next year.
Here’s a look at the equipment Scottie Scheffler used to win at Albany Golf Club.
Scottie Scheffler took home Tiger’s trophy but Woods left in good spirits as well.
Scottie Scheffler earned $1 million for winning the unofficial Hero World Challenge.
Watch the best shots and moments from the fourth and final round of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.

Brother From Another

Natalie and Kelsey Nicole Nelson argue that the Golden State Warriors and head coach Steve Kerr need to lean into the youth movement to supplement the team’s group of older veterans.
It isn’t perfect, but Natalie and Kelsey Nicole Nelson have no problem with the NBA In-Season Tournament, which is generating some media attention for up-and-coming, lower-profile NBA teams.
Natalie and Kelsey Nicole Nelson react to the news that Bronny James was cleared for a return to basketball and praise LeBron James for prioritizing his son’s USC debut over a Lakers game.
Sunday’s matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers should be the game of the week in the NFL. Natalie and Kelsey Nicole Nelson preview all the top storylines of the NFC heavyweight bout.

Local coverage

With Sunday’s 6-0 loss, the Patriots D has now held opponents to 10 or fewer points in three consecutive games. Unfortunately, the offense has 13 points in that span.
The Chicago Blackhawks won’t remember their recent road trip fondly, but Connor Bedard had at least one thing to be happy about.
The Eagles have been living life on the edge all year, and it caught up with them Sunday at the Linc in a humiliating 42-19 loss.
Following their loss to the Clippers, Warriors coach Steve Kerr spoke to reporters about the two blown leads.

Latest

Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor is getting closer to a return.
A pair of lengthy weather delays didn’t make Cardinals running back James Conner’s homecoming any less enjoyable on Sunday.
The Buccaneers fell behind the Panthers in the third quarter on Sunday, but it turned out to be a brief change of fortunes.