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Davis’ first and only reception on the day came on a 22-yard strike from Josh Allen late in the first quarter. The veteran receiver nearly turned in a game-winning touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter, however, but was unable to keep both feet in-bounds on his way down after leaping to make the catch. Davis has been active for each of the last two weeks with Keon Coleman being a healthy scratch, but has just four catches for 64 yards to show for his efforts. He isn’t on the Week 12 fantasy radar for next week’s game against the Steelers.

Dike has been quite the volatile scorer as of late. In his late six games, he has finished as the half-PPR WR15-18 three times. In his other three showings, he finished as the WR75 or worse. Facing the Browns’ elite defense, he makes for a very risky FLEX option.

Steelers LB Patrick Queen (glute) will also play. Watt took the day off on Wednesday before practicing fully thereafter. Queen did the same to begin the week but only managed limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. Watt has generated 39 quarterback pressures and eight sacks, while Queen has racked up 58 tackles. Having both players active is helpful.

This game determines which team takes over first place in the AFC North. Both squads are 6-6. Rodgers practiced fully on Thursday and Friday, which is positive. He does not need to be in single-quarterback lineups, though, profiling as a low-end superflex QB2 at best.

Irving totaled 19 touches in his first game back from a lengthy injury, finishing as the half-PPR RB14. It was a promising showing. Irving can be treated as a trusted RB1 against the Saints this weekend, once again operating as the Buccaneers’ clear-cut lead back.

Just one week ago, Mayfield’s availability was in question. He played through the AC joint in his non-throwing shoulder last week, albeit in pain, but he is once again ready to roll for game day. The Buccaneers’ quarterback practiced fully on consecutive days to close the week. He can be treated as a borderline QB1/2. Unfortunately, WR Mike Evans (collarbone) and WR Jalen McMillan (neck) will not play.

He suffered a knee injury in Week 13, one that Kellen Moore said will “not send him to injured reserve.” But it doesn’t appear that Reid will be back any time soon. Terrell Burgess will likely be called upon for most of the snaps at safety on Sunday.

Godwin practiced fully on Thursday before logging a limited session on Friday. We suspect this was just rest. Godwin and rookie WR Emeka Egbuka will again operate as the team’s top-two wide receivers, with WR Mike Evans (collarbone) and WR Jalen McMillan (neck) having been ruled out. Godwin with a FLEX.

Fuaga played in Week 13, but appears to have injured his other ankle — this is not the same ankle he was on the report for earlier in the year — somewhere along the way despite playing 100 percent of the snaps.

Jones has been limited in practice all week, but will likely remain the lead back for the Vikings against the Commanders. He deserves a low-end RB2 ranking in most leagues. Jones spoke to the media Thursday and agreed with their suggestion that this offense has been “dumbed down” for J.J. McCarthy’s sake, so perhaps there’s some chance of a Vikings rebound in Week 14.

Darrisaw practiced in full on Wednesday as he continues to rest on Thursdays, but he did not play off a questionable tag in Week 13 and it should not be assumed he’ll be ready for this week’s game. Donovan Jackson (ankle) is also questionable after missing last week’s game and returning to practice on Thursday in a limited session.