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Sure. Johnson, a 2024 UDFA from “Barton College” (not making this up) had just one target in 10 games in his NFL career before today. He was lost coming across the formation on his touchdown strike of 34 yards that came late in the first half, and added the other 30 yards on a pair of second-and-long strikes as the Buccaneers successfully navigated their way to a late field goal to push their lead to two scores. He essentially played in relief for Emeka Egubka, picking up 25 snaps to Egbuka’s 28. None of his work in the regular season — heck, none of his work in the preseason — would forecast anything near this ever happening. Fluke game or future $1 waiver wire league winner? We’d lean more towards fluke. But if we don’t have better news on Egbuka, Mike Evans, or Chris Godwin by your league’s waiver deadline, Johnson might be worth a roll against the Lions on Monday night.

The efficient Loveland continues to be a tertiary pass catcher in the Bears’ run-heavy offense. He ran 21 routes in Week 11 to 26 routes for Cole Kmet, who two catches for 45 yards on five targets.

Morris added, “It didn’t feel great.” Penix was bent backward while taking a sack in the third quarter. He managed to walk off under his own power and was listed as questionable to return. He never retook the field despite the game making it to overtime. His status for Week 12 is up in the air as of Sunday night. Kirk Cousins will make his second start of the year if Penix can’t suit up versus the Saints.

D’Andre Swift once again led the Chicago backfield, this time with 21 carries for 90 scoreless yards as Monangai — the bigger back in the Bears backfield — continued seeing inside-the-ten work. The rookie now has three rushing scores in 2025. Swift logged 12 pass routes on the day while Monangai had 11 — a surprisingly even split considering Swift’s usual role as the clear-cut pass-catching back for Caleb Williams. Monangai will continue to have deep league flex appeal in the Bears’ run-heavy offense. He’ll be a top-30 option next week against the Steelers.

Cousins took over for Michael Penix after the latter suffered a knee injury in the third quarter. Cousins protected the football but couldn’t get much going on offense. He led a pair of field-goal-scoring drives that featured a combined 33 yards of offense. Cousins made one start earlier this year, throwing for 173 scoreless yards in a loss to Miami. Cousins would not be a viable streaming option versus the Saints next week if Penix is unable to suit up.

Singletary got out-carried 19-16 by Tyrone Tracy and out-rushed 88-44, but he remained the primary option in short-yardage and goal-line situations, and that resulted in two touchdowns this afternoon with dual-threat QB Jaxson Dart (concussion) sidelined. A heroic pop-up effort if you were forced to start Singletary, but one unlikely for a Week 12 reprise against the Lions. Singletary is an end-of-bench option in standard 12-team leagues.

Pineiro left in the second half of the 49ers’ Week 11 game against the Cardinals. He missed two extra points on the day, but had made three field goals prior to leaving the game. The 30-year-old was listed as questionable to return, but with the 49ers up big, there may not be a need for Pineiro to kick the rest of the game.

With Darius Slayton (hamstring) sidelined and Jameis Winston under center, Robinson’s nine targets were actually a disappointing total, especially since he drew 11 each of the previous two weeks. This was not a crisp Giants attack this afternoon, with Winston getting away with one dropped INT after another. It was a reminder of just how much better Jaxson Dart is even if you discount his rushing. With Dart likely back from his concussion in Week 12 against the Lions, Robinson will remain a low-end, targets-based WR3.

Brown was a complete afterthought as the Jags rode their rushing attack and broke in Jakobi Meyers as their interim WR1. “Interim” because Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) appears poised to return for Week 12 against the Cardinals That would make another zero-catch Brown outing a very live possibility.

London banged his knee on the ground while diving for a pass just before the end of the fourth quarter. He was ruled out during overtime. Head coach Raheem Morris did not have an update on London. However, London was spotted walking around the locker room after the game, giving Falcons fans and fantasy managers alike some hope that it’s not a major issue. With Michael Penix also banged up, the Falcons’ injury report will be one of the most important to keep an eye on heading into Week 12. If healthy, London will remain in the WR1 ranks versus the Saints.