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Per Hobson, Zac (Taylor) says Joe Mixon has chance to clear concussion protocol and says Hayden Hurst (calf) is doubtful this week.

Related Players: Mitchell Wilcox, Devin Asiasi

Just what the tight end position in fantasy needs is one less viable option, but here we are. Hurst has been having a marginal fantasy season on a whole, but was the TE13 on the season heading into Week 13. Mitchell Wilcox was the only other tight to earn a target last week, but Devin Asiasi was selected by the Patriots in the third round of the 2020 draft as an athletic passing game weapon. He would be the choice for deep, TE Premium leagues.

Texans WR Brandin Cooks is out Sunday against the Browns due to a calf injury. First-round CB Derek Stingley, Jr. is also out due to a hamstring injury.

Related Players: Nico Collins, Chris Moore

Most of the Texans offense is a stay-away for fantasy purposes, but Nico Collins has emerged into a consistent role, accruing five or more receptions and 45+ yards in three straight games. With Brandin Cooks out, he should operate as a low-end WR3 in Week 13.

Head coach Zac Taylor says Joe Mixon is still in protocol and a decision is pending. If he’s cleared he should be good to go. He has worked in a limited fashion.

Related Players: Samaje Perine

It looks like this could be turning into a frustrating decision for fantasy purposes, but obviously, the team isn't looking to rush Mixon back onto the field. If he were to miss Week 13's incredible offensive battle with the Chiefs, Samaje Perine would be a locked-in RB2. Hopefully, we will have more clarity by 1:00 on Sunday.

Joe Mixon, Ja'Marr Chase, DJ Reader all limited Wednesday at Bengals practice. Good news... Josh Tupou returns to full participation.

Good news for Chase and his owners. The hope was he'd return in Week 12, but now is hopefully on track for Week 13. Keep in mind Chase was limited last week as well. It could be a shootout against the Chiefs so if Chase plays, start him with confidence.

Zac Taylor said Joe Mixon (concussion protocol) will be at practice today. Good sign for Mixon.

Related players: Samaje Perine, Trayveon Williams

Mixon looks to be back on track to play in Week 13. The Bengals play a later Sunday game at home against the Chiefs, so continue to monitor Mixon's practice status. Given how Perine performed with Mixon out, you may want to keep him around if you can afford the roster spot.

Bengals’ RB Joe Mixon, who missed Cincinnati’s win against the Titans due to a concussion, “is trending in the direction” of being able to play Sunday versus the Chiefs.

Related Players: Samaje Perine

Week 13's AFC Championship rematch could be nothing short of offensive fireworks, and Mixon —or Samaje Perine if Mixon is forced out for a second straight week— would be a must-start if cleared.

Per Geoff, Ja'Maar Chase limited again at Thanksgiving practice. Joe Mixon out Thursday with concussion while Dax Hill and Chris Evans went full.

Related Players: Samaje Perine

Samaje Perine looks to be in the driver's seat as the Bengals lead back for Week 12, which would make him a solid RB2 in fantasy.

It’ll be Kyle Allen for the Texans at QB Sunday, sources say.

Related players: Davis Mills

Reports said OC Pep Hamilton declined the change happened but others say it will be Allen under center in Week 12. Mills hasn't been good this year and it seems safe to assume the Texans will spend their high first round pick on a QB in this rich quarterback class in 2023.

During his Monday press conference, Texans’ HC Lovie Smith left the door open to a QB change this week, going away from Davis Mills to Kyle Allen. “We're not pleased with where we are,” Smith said. “Do we need to do some things differently? Yes, and we will.”

Saying that the Texans' offensive performance on Sunday was a hard watch would be an understatement. Mills was sacked five times and threw two interceptions, and running back Dameon Pierce ran the ball ten times for 0.8 yards per carry. If the quarterback change were to occur, Kyle Allen would inherit a terrible offensive line and a group of pass-catchers who have reiterated that they don't want to play for this team.