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It’s unclear why Jordan was placed on injured reserve at this time. He will be required to miss at least four games but could be out longer depending on the severity of his injury. His absence will keep Dalton Schultz running a full complement of routes and could free up a few extra reps for rookie Cade Stover. The Texans also signed Irv Smith Jr. to their practice squad today.

Zaccheaus had been phased out of the offense heading into this game. With Rome Odunze sidelined because of a foot injury, Zaccheaus made his way back into the starting rotation as Chicago’s No. 3 receiver. Zaccheaus didn’t do much with the extra routes, but he came up clutch on the Bears’ opening drive of the second half with a toe-tapping grab in the end zone to get Chicago back in the game. Zaccheaus should continue to see an uptick in work next week with Odunze likely out again. Assuming that happens, Zaccheaus will be a deep-cut FLEX option for 14-team leagues.

Rome Odunze was sidelined for Week 14 because of a stress fracture in his foot. In need of someone to step up, Moore was nowhere to be found. His only catch of the day was a touch pass that was blown up for a loss of four. He had another screen target that was so thoroughly sniffed out by Green Bay that he was actually hit a fraction of a second before the ball made it to his hands. Moore’s usage has devolved into primarily designed touches this year and that didn’t change with Odunze out. He will barely register as a WR6 for Week 15 against the Browns.

Burden also had one carry for three yards. Rome Odunze missed this contest with a stress fracture in his foot. Burden, in turn, led the team in catches, yards, and targets. He finished the day 25 yards clear of Cole Kmet, the team’s No. 2 receiver by yards. It wasn’t an elite showing from the rookie, but it’s good to see him stepping up as the team’s top wideout, even if the counting stats were underwhelming. Assuming Oduzne is out again next week, Burden will hold a spot in the WR3 ranks versus Cleveland.

Neither Chicago back scored and Swift operated as the team’s primary option on passing downs. His three catches propelled him ahead of Kyle Monangai in touches and fantasy points. Monangai ran 14 times for 57 yards and scored a two-point conversion on the ground. Swift has fallen behind the rookie in the pecking order for rush attempts, but the Bears are leaning on their ground game and Swift is at worst a 1B back. That will be more than enough to keep him in the RB3 mix when the Bears take on the Browns next week.

Stafford made quick work of a low-energy Arizona defense that was run over on the ground to the tune of 249 rushing yards. Stafford did whatever he wanted against the Cardinals, averaging 9.1 yards per attempt, taking no sacks, and facing only three pressures. It was Stafford’s 11th game of the season with multiple touchdown throws. He now has a league-leading 35 passing scores in a Rams offense that has remained pass-heavy in the red zone. Stafford will look to rack up a few more touchdowns in Week 15 against his former team, the Lions, who have struggled against the pass in recent weeks.

Monangai led the Bears in carries but was out-touched by D’Andre Swift 16-15. Swift caught three balls while operating as the team’s top option on passing downs. The rookie also added two points to his fantasy bottom line by punching in a two-point conversion in the second half. Monangai has now out-carried Swift in three straight and the Bears are running the ball enough to keep both backs involved. As home favorites over the Browns in Week 15, the Bears should be able to establish their run-first approach the next time we see them. Monangai will sit on the RB2/3 border.

Jeanty had a busy start to the day, touching the ball six times on the Raiders’ 10-play, first drive. The Broncos jumped out to a 14-7 lead in the first half before extending it to 21-7 in the third quarter, putting the slow-paced Raiders in an uncomfortable pass-heavy game script. The Raiders’ slow-paced tactics limit the team’s offensive play volume and their overall offensive struggles only exacerbate things. Jeanty is an RB2 against the Eagles in Week 15.

Parkinson’s touchdown — one of three for Matthew Stafford on the day — was his fourth score in five games. He’s operated as the Rams’ TE1 since Tyler Higbee was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury. Parkinson in Week 14 ran a pass route on 22 of Stafford’s 31 drop backs and was targeted on 23 percent of his routes, a solid rate for a tight end. Parkinson will be a solid streaming option in Week 15 against the Lions.

Bowers continues to make the most of his frustratingly small workloads, frequently producing highlight reel plays. Bowers scored a touchdown on the Raiders’ first drive, lining up in the slot and running right past Broncos slot CB Ja’Quan McMillian, who was focused on RB Ashton Jeant’s route out of the backfield. Broncos’ S Talanoa Hufanga opted not to pursue Bowers as he broke outside on a corner route, leaving Bowers wide open in the end zone. Raiders QB Geno Smith got the ball to him for the score. Bowers later made a juggling, one-handed catch on the play where Smith (right shoulder) was injured on the Raiders’ final play of the third quarter. Broncos LB Alex Singleton had Bowers’ left arm trapped, but the talented tight end was evidently unbothered, securing the pass with his right hand before trotting out of bounds. Bowers remains an elite TE1 in Week 15 against the Eagles.

McBride trailed Michael Wilson in targets (16) and faced plenty of double teams against a Rams secondary that has been stingy against opposing slot pass catchers in 2025. McBride was open for a fourth quarter garbage time touchdown, but Jacoby Brissett missed him with an overthrow. McBride will continue operating as an elite wide receiver who can be used as a tight end in fantasy lineups next week against the Texans. McBride has 48 receptions over his past five games thanks to Brissett’s ability to see over the Arizona offensive line and his willingness to throw the ball more than five yards downfield.