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Mike Florio and Chris Simms explain why the Seahawks haven’t looked like a cohesive unit this season, how tonight’s game will be a “big data point” for Geno Smith to prove himself and more.
Sunday’s 49ers-Eagles matchup is not just the biggest game of Week 13, it’s one of the most important games of this NFL season in its impact on the playoff picture, a rematch of last season’s NFC Championship Game and perhaps a preview of this season’s.

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  • CIN Quarterback #6
    The Bengals seem to be trying to make a funny two weeks after they were accused of not listing Joe Burrow’s right wrist injury. Browning will be out there for Monday evening’s game against the Jaguars and amongst the worst options in fantasy football at quarterback.
  • HOU Wide Receiver #85
    Brown has now logged back-to-back practices to start the week and is trending toward a return in Week 13. The veteran receiver last played in Week 10, when he ripped off an unprecedented 172 yards on seven receptions, marking his second-straight 150-yard game of the season. Brown has been a pleasant surprise for the Texans and is now up to 21 receptions for 439 yards and one touchdown on 28 targets. He could return to a crowded receiver room, as Tank Dell, Nico Collins, and Robert Woods are all on track to play this week. Still, it’s hard to imagine the Texans giving Brown less work, even in a crowded receiver room.
  • KC Running Back #1
    McKinnon was sidelined last week with his groin injury, but a return in the middle of this week suggests it’s nothing too severe. The Chiefs’ RB2 hasn’t enjoyed the same role he did last season when he unexpectedly emerged as a fantasy league-winner while totaling 56 receptions for 512 yards and nine touchdowns. Instead, McKinnon has watched Isiah Pacheco seize control of the Chiefs’ backfield while limiting McKinnon to 32 touches and 185 yards over 10 games. McKinnon would carry some value if Pacheco were to miss time, but can be kept off the fantasy radar for now.
  • NE Running Back #15
    Elliott’s availability carries little to no impact as far as real football is concerned. As far as fantasy is concerned, his absence would mean a busier day for Rhamondre Stevenson, who has still managed to average 17.9 opportunities per game despite Elliott eating into his workload. Elliott has rushed for 100 yards on 22 carries over the last two weeks but can’t be seriously considered in fantasy, even if active.
  • NE Wide Receiver #81
    Douglas is in the league’s concussion protocol and is unlikely to play in Week 13 against the Patriots. The rookie receiver has been a lone bright spot in an offense that ranks among the worst in the league as they’ve struggled to figure out the quarterback position. Douglas isn’t expected to play. If he does, fantasy managers need not consider starting him against the Chargers.
  • DEN Wide Receiver
    Mims has been limited in each of the Broncos’ first two practices to open the week. The theme of being limited aligns nicely with his on-field usage, as head coach Sean Payton has stubbornly limited Mims’ usage throughout the season. Mims ran only 13 routes in Week 12’s contest against the Browns but will look to see increased usage if active in Week 13 against the Texans. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, Mims will be off the fantasy radar even if active.
  • DEN Wide Receiver #10
    Jeudy was listed as limited in Thursday’s practice after getting slapped with a DNP on Wednesday. Sean Payton said earlier in the week that he expected Jeudy to return on Thursday and that he believes he’ll be fine for the week. Jeudy and the Broncos get a Week 13 matchup against the Texans, but is little more than a fringe WR3/WR4, as he’s yet to crack 60 yards in any of his last four games.
  • CLE Quarterback #17
    We are rapidly approaching Joe Flacco starting his first NFL game since the Jets’ Week 18 finale last season. Thompson-Robinson said earlier on Thursday that he wasn’t sure if he’d be able to clear concussion protocol in time to play in Week 13 against the Rams, which would open the door for Flacco to start. At 7-4, the Browns are firmly in the playoff race and would likely benefit from having Flacco under center as opposed to DTR. It’s possible we’ll know by Friday whether or not it will be DTR or Flacco starting against the Rams.
  • NYJ Running Back #20
    Two limited practices for Hall shouldn’t be worrisome for fantasy managers. What’s far more concerning for Hall is his fantasy value with Tim Boyle under center. The Jets managed just 2.9 yards per play in Week 12 against the Dolphins, while Hall totaled 49 scoreless yards on 14 touches. His seven receptions kept his value high in PPR leagues, but Hall will be hard to trust in Week 13 against the Falcons, even if he’s healthy. He’s a mid to low-end RB2 at best.
  • TEN Wide Receiver #16
    Burks has presumably cleared concussion protocol or is in the final stages of doing such. The second-year tight end should have a shot of suiting up for Week 13 against the Colts, which would mark his first game since Week 9 against the Steelers. Burks has played in five of the Titans’ 11 games this season, totaling eight receptions for 122 yards on 18 targets. Injuries have slowed his growth, but he’ll have six more games to build stock heading into a potential “prove-it” year in 2024.

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Football Morning in America

Peter King unpacks the Eagles’ ‘Rocky Balboa’ season after their statement Week 12 win over the Bills, Jessie Bates’ big day in Atlanta and much more in Football Morning in America.

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Aiyuk should continue as 49ers' WR1 against Eagles
Patrick Daugherty, Kyle Dvorchak and Denny Carter preview a few matchups in the San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles heavyweight Week 13 showdown, including Brandon Aiyuk and Brock Purdy vs. the Eagles' defense.

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Two days into the practice week, the Chargers may be without their top receiver when they play the Patriots this weekend.
The Saints could use all hands on deck as they try to break a two-game losing streak against the Lions this Sunday, but they’re missing a number of players at practice this week.
Regardless of the preferred name for Philadelphia’s quarterback sneak play, the most accurate label for it is “unstoppable.”
Titans quarterback Will Levis took a step in the right direction on Thursday’s injury report.

Matthew Berry

Matthew Berry, Jay Croucher and Connor Rogers preview the biggest fantasy storylines for Thursday’s game between the Seahawks and Cowboys, including taking the over on Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the under on Zach Charbonnet.
Matthew Berry, Jay Croucher and Connor Rogers explain why they are rooting for newly-named backup QB Joe Flacco to play for the Browns Sunday vs. the Rams, and discuss how he could impact the Cleveland offense.
Matthew Berry reviews several start/sit decisions for Week 13 fantasy lineups including Puka Nacua, Chris Godwin, James Conner, Jerome Ford and more.
Matthew Berry & Co. look at Zack Moss’ massive opportunity after Jonathan Taylor’s injury and notable injuries around the league including Ken Walker, Tee Higgins and more.

Simms Unbuttoned

Chris Simms and Mike Florio are both confident in their pick between the Arizona Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13, largely because the game’s conditions will benefit one team.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss their best bets for Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season, including the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms explain why the Chiefs vs. Packers on Sunday Night Football could be an “exciting game” in what will be Patrick Mahomes’ first game at Lambeau Field.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio spell out why it’s hard to have much belief in the Bengals right now and against the Jags, who have learned a lot this season.

Rotoworld Fantasy Football

Patrick Daugherty, Kyle Dvorchak and Denny Carter preview a few matchups in the San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles heavyweight Week 13 showdown, including Brandon Aiyuk and Brock Purdy vs. the Eagles’ defense.
Patrick Daugherty, Kyle Dvorchak and Denny Carter preview some fantasy matchups in the Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans Week 13 game, including Zack Moss, DeAndre Hopkins and Gardner Minshew.
Patrick Daugherty ranks and evaluates all of Week 13’s top receiver plays.
Patrick Daugherty ranks and evaluates all of Week 13’s top running back plays.
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Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill missed the first practice of the week but it doesn’t look like he’ll be sidelined for Sunday’s game against the Commanders.
The Panthers claimed cornerback Shaquill Griffin off waivers from the Texans on Thursday, the team announced.
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is back on the practice field less than three months after tearing his Achilles and the prospect of his return to the lineup remained the prime topic of conversation during a session with reporters at the Jets facility on Thursday.
The Buccaneers had three changes to their practice report Thursday, including the addition of a big name.
The Seahawks are set to have tackle Abraham Lucas in the lineup for the first time since the opening week of the regular season.
With quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson in concussion protocol, Joe Flacco is currently in line to start for the Browns against the Rams this weekend.
Flex scheduling for Monday night games became part of the NFL landscape this season and the NFL announced that it will be used for the first time in Week 15.
The NFL has finalized its Week 15 schedule, which includes three games on Saturday, December 16.
A couple of seasons ago, the Raiders were 6-7 after a loss to the Chiefs before rattling off four wins in a row to make the playoffs.
The Cowboys have added a tight end to the roster for Thursday night’s game against the Seahawks.