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Stefanski continued praising Thrash: “Very intelligent player, can line up in multiple positions which I think is valuable. And then he showed up, he’s caught the ball well and you know the quarterbacks like how he gets open. He finds a way to get open versus zone, versus man.” Thrash had three catches on seven targets last year and is competing with Diontae Johnson for the Browns’ slot receiver job. There’s a chance he earns that role, but a lower-targeted player on the Browns’ fantasy-deficient offense isn’t likely to deliver fantasy value in 2025.

This is unfortunate. Bland broke out in 2023, breaking up six passes and recording nine interceptions. He fractured his foot during the 2024 training camp and has struggled to return to form ever since. This season, Bland has broken up five passes, intercepted one pass, totaled 53 tackles and two quarterback pressures.

We fully expect Downs to be available on Monday night, but given WR Alec Pierce’s (Achilles) limited session, this is worth keeping an eye on. The Colts’ pass catchers are now vying for opportunities in a low-volume passing attack. Removing one player makes a difference. Stay tuned.

The 32-year-old is coming off a season-high nine touches, so a sore knee makes sense. He is difficult to trust, even in PPR formats, given the one-game blip, but he appears to be a QB Philip Rivers’ preferred checkdown option. Expect him to handle passing down duties against the 49ers.

ESPN’s Stephen Holder tells readers to “stand down,” because this is “just a precautionary situation.” We still think this is worth following closely. It is unclear when the injury occurred. This is the Colts’ first practice of the week. They face the 49ers on Monday night. If a capable pass catcher is removed from the offense this week, it would slightly increase the target share projections for the remaining, healthy players.

Crosby will likely continue playing through the pain this week. He has 10 sacks this year, and he is the only Raiders defender to log more than three. Although he will make his presence felt against the Texans, he cannot stop an offense on his own.

Chubb is now on track to play. Texans starting RB Woody Marks (ankle), unfortunately, remains sidelined. Chubb would likely handle interior rushing duties if Marks cannot play, but RB Jawhar Jordan would change the pace and play on passing downs. In this scenario, Chubb may be able to punch in a touchdown against the lowly Raiders.

Williams’ return is great to see, though he is not guaranteed to clear the NFL’s concussion protocol in time to play this week. Williams has had a significantly positive impact on the Cowboys’ defense since they acquired him. Chargers QB Justin Herbert would enjoy far more comfortable pockets if Williams is unable to play.

Williams is still on track to play this week against the Chargers, but it would be great to see him upgrade to full participation tomorrow. Williams suffered the neck injury early in his team’s Week 15 and managed to play through it, though he did give up snaps to RB Malik Davis. Davis should be stashed at this time.

Pipkins is on track to face the Cowboys this week, although it would be nice to see him practice fully on Friday. The Chargers’ banged-up offensive line is tasked with fending off the Cowboys’ pass-rush unit this week. It should be a high-scoring game environment.

Harris’ 49 receiving yards in Week 15 were a career-high. Although he will likely be reduced to a part-time role if WR Quentin Johnston (groin) returns this week, Harris’ development is promising. He would be too risky for WR4/FLEX consideration in that scenario but could warrant consideration in DFS lineups.