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The veteran quarterback was in the midst of a career year before it was halted due to a torn Achilles. The six-to-eight month recovery window gives him the potential to be ready for preseason camp ahead of the 2026 regular season, which is sure to figure into the team’s plans moving forward. That will likely be a point of continuous discussion surrounding the Colts considering Jones was playing the 2025 season on a one-year, “prove-it” deal.

Zaccheaus has already seen his role in the offense scaled back with the emergence of Luther Burden, but with Rome Odunze out he’s back as the third receiver. Unfortunately, Zaccheaus didn’t endear himself to coaches or fantasy managers with his Tony Snell-esque performance against the Browns. He’ll be a total dart throw even if Odunze is out against the Packers in Week 16.

Neal scored a four-yard touchdown on his final play before exiting, following his blocks on an outside run to the right side. He broke the plane by dutifully lowering his left shoulder and plowing through contact. Thus far, Neal has rushed seven times for 28 yards and one touchdown, adding one reception for four yards. He is currently in the locker room.

With Rome Odunze essentially out for the second consecutive game, Moore was a little more involved against the Browns in Week 15. While Luther Burden led the team in targets, catches and yards, Moore’s two-touchdown game carried the day. The 28-year-old receiver made an excellent catch on his second touchdown, which came between two defenders. Moore is still tough to trust in the fantasy playoffs, but he could be usable if Odunze is out again in Week 16 against the Packers.

This was a classic “be thankful he got even that many yards” performance as the Raiders were held to 75 yards of offense on 42 total plays. They managed all of seven first downs as Kenny Pickett failed to improve on Geno Smith’s dismal play in Pete Carroll’s archaic offense. Things could remain just as bad for Week 16, with the Raiders staying on the road, this time to face one of the only defenses more imposing than the Eagles in the Texans. It’s probably time to face the truth that Jeanty can no longer even be counted on as an RB2, though there’s a solid chance you have already been eliminated if he was one of your first two picks.

Brown PPR-scammed his way to a decent fantasy day, as his seven targets were second only to Ja’Marr Chase. Brown found himself in a near 50/50 rush split with Samaje Perine in this one, as Perine wound up handling 14 carries, but saw only one target. Brown remains the only fantasy viable running back in the Bengals’ backfield and will be on the RB2 range next week against the Dolphins.

Reid acknowledged to reporters that Mahomes’ late-game knee injury against the Chargers “didn’t look good.” Mahomes was down on the turf for a couple minutes before being helped to the KC locker room. He was seen not putting any weight on his injured knee on his way to the locker room. The Chiefs being eliminated from postseason contention with their Week 15 loss to the Chargers likely means we won’t see Mahomes, 30, under center again in 2025. Gardner Minshew will start for the Chiefs if Mahomes is out. He could face a lengthy recovery depending on the seriousness of the knee injury. Minshew can be added in superflex formats ahead of KC’s Week 16 game against the Titans.

With Rome Odunze essentially out for the second week in a row, Burden was clearly the top receiving option for the Bears in this one. The 22-year-old receiver had more yards, catches and targets than DJ Moore, but Moore caught two touchdowns while Burden was held without a score. If Odunze is out again in Week 16, Burden will be in the WR3 mix against the Packers.

Hampton led the way with 15 rushes while Kimani Vidal saw 12 rushes and one reception. It was Vidal who ran the most pass routes — 21 to eight — and functioned as the third-down and two-minute back for much of the game. With the Chargers shifting hard to the run over the past three weeks, Hampton and Vidal are likely to split around 30 weekly touches, possibly more depending on game script. That could lock in Hampton for 15-20 weekly touches. The rookie should be considered a top-30 option in Week 16 against a week Dallas defense.