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The Chiefs bottled Harvey up for most of the night. His longest carry of the game went for 11 yards, and his fantasy prospects were looking grim late in the contest. A fullback dive for Adam Prentice nearly hung fantasy managers out to dry, but Prentice was stopped inches short of the goal line. Bo Nix found Harvey wide open in the back of the end zone on the next play, saving Christmas for needy fantasy managers across the world. The touchdown was Harvey’s 12th of the year in total and his fifth through the air. He will remain in the RB2 ranks for his Week 18 date with the Chargers.

Nix added nine carries for 42 yards and one touchdown on the ground. It wasn’t an awfully effective night for the Denver offense, and their struggles in the red zone exacerbated the issue. The Chiefs held them to a pair of field goals in the first half, both of which came inside the 20-yard line. Nix eventually found his footing in the second half. He got Denver in the end zone on two-of-three second-half drives, excluding one final kneel-down. The Broncos’ offense is still a step behind the league’s best units, but their shutdown defense more than makes up for the occasional quiet performance from Nix and company. A win versus the Chargers next week gives the Broncos the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Per usual, Nix will be a low-end QB1 to close out the regular season.

St. Brown left the contest late with an apparent injury, to add to the offensive insult for Detroit. The 26-year-old was able to make the most of an atrocious afternoon from Jared Goff/impressive showing again from Brian Flores and the Vikings’ defense. The Lions are eliminated from playoff contention, so don’t be surprised if Detroit is extra cautious with St. Brown in Week 18 against Chicago.

Horrendous, down-bad play from Goff, and he was the best quarterback on the field. Max Brosmer was able to avoid the mistakes because the Vikings refused to allow them to happen, and Goff’s five turnovers were too much for Detroit to overcome. With the loss, Detroit is now eliminated from playoff contention. Goff will have a chance to compile some stats in a meaningless game against the Bears in Week 18. Fantasy managers who rostered Goff for this one are going to have to play catch up.

No thank you. Brosmer could start the finale against the Packers if JJ McCarthy isn’t able to play. The FAAB bids on the Green Bay defense should be borderline incalculable if that happens.

It’s an estimate because of the holiday. Henderson participated in warmups Wednesday in the open part of practice, and if he can clear the protocol, he’ll be the top offensive option that could be down several receivers in Week 17 against the Jets. Rhamondre Stevenson would be the bellcow if Henderson misses the contest.

Both Love and Malik Willis (shoulder/illness) are listed as questionable for the Saturday night showdown against Baltimore. Signs seem to be pointing for Love to be the starter for that contest after being a limited participant estimate Thursday, but he’ll need to clear the protocol before that can happen. There should be more clarification on this situation Friday, and fantasy managers who “need” to use either should be prepared for alternate paths.

Jackson was listed as a non-participant for Thursday’s practice before getting the doubtful designation. The 28-year-old almost assuredly will be out for Saturday’s game against the Packers, meaning Tyler Huntley will get the start in that contest. Whether Jackson plays in Week 18 against the Steelers will depend on how the signal-caller heels, and also if that game has any meaning.

Odunze will have one more potential pratice session Friday, but signs seem to be pointing to the 23-year-old missing antother football game against the 49ers in Week 17. Assuming he doesn’t play, Olamide Zaccheaus will likely be the second wideout option for that contest against San Francisco behind DJ Moore.

Kittle has has now not participated in back-to-back practices ahead of the 49ers’ critical Week 17 game against the Bears. The tight end still has a chance to play, but Friday’s practice will be critical. Fantasy managers should be prepared for an alternative.