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After a few low-volume weeks, McMillan was back to double-digit target volume against the Buccaneers. He operated as the team’s lead wideout and saw multiple end zone targets. Bryce Young was able to find McMillan to convert on one of those end zone targets for a 22-yard score at the end of the first half. Coming off foot/ankle injuries from this past week, McMillan was not hampered by the issues and finishes with 73 receiving yards on his ten targets. He profiles as a fantasy WR2 for Week 17 against the Seahawks.

Schultz managed to be the target on a rare “good” red-zone call from Texans OC Nick Caley, a play-action route that went uncovered. Otherwise it was more of the same — checkdowns, wriggling rather than breaking tackles, and competent TE1 play. Schultz will remain on the TE1 borderline against the Chargers in Week 17.

He had four offensive snaps. Mostert’s contingency value — if he ever had any — is all dried up. The snap count is too low to start him against the Giants even in a great matchup. You can probably do better on your Week 17 bench.

The only thing anyone will remember about this game regarding Metcalf is his altercation with a Lions fan at the end of the first half. Metcalf was spotted near the stands jawing with the fan. He then threw a punch at the fan’s face, though the blow appeared to miss. Either way, we’re expecting a suspension for Metcalf. The only question is how long the NFL will put him on ice for. No matter what, fantasy managers should plan on being without him for the championship round next week.

Mooney delivered one usable fantasy outing during WR Drake London’s knee-related absences in Weeks 12-15. The formerly effective field stretcher is now a seldom-used member of the receiving corps whose primary role is to command the attention of opposing safeties. He should not be rostered in re-draft.

The Steelers were in a dog fight with Detroit to open the fourth quarter, up by five with playoff hopes on the line for both sides. Warren then called ball game with a 45-yard sprint to the end zone, his longest run since 2023. The Lions returned fire with a touchdown drive of their own. Warren again put the team on his back one final time with another 45-yard rushing score. This goes down as the best rushing performance of his career by far. Warren is still stuck in a committee with Kenneth Gainwell, but he re-established his command of the carries in this contest with Gainwell only seeing nine attempts. Warren will sit on the RB2/3 border for his Week 17 date with the Browns.

Lawrence stayed red hot against a stout Denver defense. He now has ten total touchdowns over his past two games in a Jacksonville offense that’s running roughshod through all opponents. Lawrence completed the easy throws against the Broncos and fit tough throws into tight windows. He found Parker Washington for six catches, 145 yards, and a score as Washington found himself wide open several times in the second half. Lawrence also connected with Brenton Strange and Travis Etienne for short touchdowns. With head coach and play caller Liam Coen on a heater, look for Lawrence to once again be an elite option in Week 17 against the Colts.

Well, well, well, if it isn’t the consequences of your benching actions. Jeanty wasn’t so involved in the passing game, but he did split out wide and toast Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o down the sideline. He added a 51-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter to pull the Raiders within two, and generally was getting more space than he had all week. Concerning stuff for the Texans’ rush defense, down a few players in the interior and Azeez Al-Shaair. The Giants make Jeanty an instant no-thought start in Week 17 anyway, but especially after this game, you’ll be firing him up.

Perine got the Bengals’ backfield scoring started with a four-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, but then Chase Brown got the next three. Wild. Brown ended up out-touching his veteran backfield mate 16-9. Perine has been much more involved of late, but it’s not creating standalone fantasy value, and it’s somehow not affecting Brown’s. Brown has a plus Week 17 matchup in the Cardinals while Perine remains off the radar.

He had a 30-yard carry in the fourth quarter to help the Texans finally break the dam on the run game, which tells you how effective the other carries were. If Chubb can’t manage more than this without Woody Marks, he’s probably droppable in most leagues.

London had trouble finding his footing on the Cardinals’ surprisingly slippery field. He slipped and fell while cutting on a comeback route early on, resulting in an interception for Kirk Cousins. On the next dive, Pitts picked up a first down by nabbing a basket catch on an out route, nearly the sideline, but he quickly asked to be subbed out after the play. It was unclear whether this was a conditioning issue or if his knee was experiencing mild discomfort following a multi-week absence. London’s target total is encouraging, but he has not yet returned to pre-injury form. He is a high-end WR2 against the Rams next week.