Fantasy Football News

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson will undergo an MRI on his injured ankle and could miss multiple weeks. (Source: Jeff Howe on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The belief is that the MRI will show a sprain that could cause Stevenson to miss multiple weeks. This would be a big blow for a Patriots’ offense looking for ways to score and are struggling to find anyone to make plays consistently. With the Patriots playing on Thursday, fantasy managers should expect Ezekiel Elliott to take over as the lead back against the Steelers should Stevenson be forced to miss Week 14.

Packers CB Jaire Alexander is officially inactive for a Week 13 matchup with Kansas City.

Fantasy Impact: Alexander will miss his fourth straight game with a shoulder injury. The Packers will turn to Keisean Nixon and Corey Ballantine to guard the Chiefs’ wide receiver in a tough matchup for the Packers’ defense.

Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks is officially active for a Week 13 matchup with the Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact: Wicks was listed as questionable with a knee injury and will return to the lineup after missing the team’s last game with the Lions. Fantasy managers should expect Wicks to slot in as the No. 4 wide receiver against a tough Chiefs’ defense.

Packers WR Jayden Reed is officially active for a Week 13 matchup with the Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact: Reed will suit up Sunday for the Packers despite being listed as questionable with a chest injury. The rookie wideout stated earlier in the week that he has been dealing with it for a few weeks and was planning on playing against the Chiefs. Fantasy managers should expect Reed to slot in behind Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs.

Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon is officially inactive for a Week 13 matchup with Green Bay.

Fantasy Impact: McKinnon is dealing with a groin injury that will force him to sit out his second straight game. Fantasy managers should expect Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Deneric Prince to see touches behind starter Isiah Pacheco.

The Saints D/ST struggled Sunday, recording just one sack while failing to register a turnover and allowing four touchdowns in a 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: The unit struggled to put up much resistance, allowing 347 total offensive yards in a losing effort Sunday. Fantasy managers can utilize the unit as a streaming option, with a strong Week 14 contest against a disappointing Carolina Panthers squad up next.

Blake Grupe converted all four of his extra point attempts in the Saints' 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Grupe continues to offer modest output behind an inconsistent New Orleans offense of late, finishing with six or more points in three of his last five games for the club. The placekicker offers solid streaming appeal ahead of a Week 14 contest against the Carolina Panthers ahead.

Jameis Winston struggled in relief of starting quarterback Derek Carr, completing just two of his five pass attempts for 41 yards in the Saints' 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Winston was unable to find much room against an inept Detroit pass defense, averaging just 8.2 yards per pass attempt in relief of Carr. The veteran signal caller will be tough to trust for fantasy managers if Carr misses time, even with a favorable matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 14 ahead.

Jimmy Graham hauled in his lone target for six yards and one touchdown in the Saints' 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Graham has yet to make a consistent impact when on the field, recording a catch just once in his last five games for the Saints. The veteran tight end will be difficult for fantasy managers to trust, even with a strong matchup against the Carolina Panthers up next in Week 14.

Lynn Bowden Jr. carried the ball twice for a loss of six yards while also hauling in his lone target for five yards in the Saints' 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Bowden Jr. has failed to make much of an impact on the field of late, finishing with two or less touches in each of his last five games for the Saints. Fantasy managers are best served leaving the 26-year-old off rosters in all formats even with a solid matchup against the hapless Carolina Panthers in Week 14 up next.

Foster Moreau caught both of his targets for 28 yards in the Saints' 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Moreau has yet to make much of an impact when on the field, catching three or less passes in five of his six games for the Saints this season. The 26-year-old is not a viable option for fantasy managers at this point, even with a solid Week 14 matchup against the Carolina Panthers ahead.

Jamaal Williams carried the ball four times for seven yards while also catching his lone target for six yards in the Saints' 33-28 Week 13 loss to the Detroit Lions.

Fantasy Impact: Williams has offered minimal output when on the field of late, finishing with less than 40 total offensive yards in each of his last five games for the Saints. The veteran running back continues to be nothing more than an injury handcuff for fantasy managers with Alvin Kamara, even with a generous Week 14 matchup against the Carolina Panthers ahead.

A.T. Perry caught one of his three targets for 30 yards in the Saints' 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Perry has found modest involvement in the New Orleans passing attack of late, seeing at least two targets and recording at least one catch in each of his last three games for the Saints. The 24-year-old will be worth monitoring in hopes of more sizeable volume, with a solid Week 14 matchup against the Carolina Panthers ahead.

Juwan Johnson failed to haul in any of his three targets in the Saints' 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Johnson continues to struggle to make a consistent impact on the field of late, registering one or less receptions in three of his last five games for the Saints. Fantasy managers are best served looking elsewhere for steady help at the tight end position, with a Week 14 contest against the Carolina Panthers up next for Johnson.

Taysom Hill carried the ball 13 times for 59 yards and one touchdown while also catching both of his targets for 15 yards and failing to complete either of his two pass attempts in the Saints' 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Hill has found a way to be impactful when on the field of late, reaching the end zone in four of his last seven games for the Saints. The versatile offensive weapon should continue to receive ample opportunity to make an impact no matter his position, with a strong Week 14 matchup against the Carolina Panthers ahead.

Puka Nacua has returned to the Rams' game against the Browns. (Source: Mary Kay Cabot)

Fantasy Impact: Nacua headed to the locker room late in the first half but returned for the first drive in the second half. No additional information on the injury was provided.

Chris Olave hauled in five of his eight targets for 119 yards in the Saints' 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Olave continues to maximize his opportunities in the New Orleans passing attack of late, catching at least five passes in seven consecutive games for the club. The dynamic wideout should continue to provide mostly WR1 output no matter who is behind center for the Saints, with a solid matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 14 up next.

Alvin Kamara rushed 14 times for 51 yards and two touchdowns while also catching six of his eight targets for 58 yards in the Saints' 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Kamara remains consistently involved when on the field of late, finishing with at least 70 total offensive yards in each of his last eight games for the Saints. The versatile running back should continue to offer RB1 production in PPR formats for fantasy managers, with a strong Week 14 matchup against the Carolina Panthers up next.

Amari Cooper has been ruled out for the rest of Cleveland's Week 13 game against Los Angeles with a head injury. (Source: Mary Kay Cabot)

Fantasy Impact: The injury was initially thought to be related to his ribs. Cooper had three receptions for 34 yards before exiting. Elijah Moore, Cedric Tillman, and David Bell will be the top three wideouts going forward.

Riley Patterson converted both of his field goal attempts as well as all three of his extra point attempts to finish with nine points in the Lions' 33-28 Week 13 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Fantasy Impact: Patterson has been solid when called upon of late, finishing with at least nine points in three of his last five games for the Lions. The kicker remains a mostly strong option behind a high-scoring Detroit offense, with a solid matchup on the road against the Chicago Bears up next.