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WR Malik Nabers (toe) and C John Michael Schmitz (ankle) among those not practicing Thursday, per Brian Daboll.

Wouldn’t rule them out for Sunday just yet but not a great sign.

“See where we’re at (Friday),” Daboll said.

Related Players: Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, Jalin Hyatt

This would be quite the blow to a team already devoid of receiving talent, and would be the third missed game of the rookie's season. He basically only needs one game to surpass 100 receptions and 1,000 yards, so hopefully he can get out there at least one more time. He should be a volume-based WR2 if he plays.

Brown OC Ken Dorsey said Dorian Thompson-Robinson (calf) is healthy and is expected to start vs. the Dolphins.

Related Players: Jameis Winston

It makes sense for the Browns to give DTR another shot in a lost season, but we should be trying to avoid all of their fantasy pieces outside of Jerome Ford or David Njoku (if he plays). Fire up the Dolphins D/ST everywhere you can.

Browns officially named Dorian Thompson-Robinson as their starting QB for Sunday’s game against the Bengals.

Related Players: Jameis Winston

This is a good sign for the Bengals D/ST, as Thompson-Robinson has a career 5.2% turnover-worthy play rate, with one passing touchdown and seven interceptions, including two back in Week 7 against this Cincinnati team. DTR will take off with the ball, but it's not enough to give him the starting nod in any fantasy lineups.

The Browns are making a change at quarterback: Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start for Cleveland against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Related players: Jameis Winston

Winston threw three INTs last week against the Chiefs and was removed in favor of DTR, who now will start in Week 16. It's not a bad matchup, as the Bengals D has had its share of struggles this season, but DTR isn't a safe start in terms of fantasy. That's especially true during fantasy playoff season. It's also likely to be bad news for the Browns offense overall, and owners may want to downgrade the rest of the Browns players when forming lineups for Week 16.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski isn’t yet ready to say who he will start at QB vs. the Bengals.

“Anything related to Cincinnati I’ll update you guys as we get into the week.”

Related players: Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson

Winston threw three more INTs against the Chiefs this past week and was pulled in favor of Thompson-Robinson, who also threw an INT among his nine attempts. It's a pretty good matchup against the Bengals in Week 16, although that's probably what Will Levis thought as well, so whoever the Browns starter is could have some fantasy upside, although come with obvious risks.

Kevin Stefanski is sticking with Jameis Winston as the Browns’ starting QB.

Related players: Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Bailey Zappe

The Browns don't really have a better option at this point and it doesn't seem likely Thompson-Robinson is the future of the team or he probably would have been under center by now. Winston has 13 TD passes and 9 INTs in the eight games he's played. Winston can be in your fantasy QB mix in deeper leagues, and/or two QB or superflex leagues.

Malik Nabers will not practice today and has a hip flexor. A new injury Giants. Brian Daboll not sure about Sunday. Nabers is not ruled out at this time.

Related Players: Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, Jalin Hyatt

If Nabers ends up missing this week, Robinson is definitely a target for PPR leagues, but the rest of the group should probably be faded. This likely would also bump Tyrone Tracy's floor a tad, making him a no-doubt RB2 against a leaky Saints run defense.

Giants placed DT Dexter Lawrence and TE Theo Johnson on season-ending injured reserve.

Related players: Daniel Bellinger, Chris Manhertz, Greg Dulcich

Since Week 9, a span of four games, Johnson averaged nearly six targets a game and in Week 13 he tied a season high of five catches with a season high of 54 yards against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Johnson will likely see a new coaching staff in 2025, but also a new QB and hopefully an improved offense overall.

Raheem Morris said WRs Drake London and Darnell Mooney will be good to go for Week 13. CB Mike Hughes is likely to be OUT. Morris is hoping for CBs Dee Alford and Antonio Hamilton Sr. to return.

Related Players: Ray-Ray McCloud, KhaDarel Hodge

Good news for Mooney's hamstring and London's hip. The Bye week clearly came at the perfect time. Consider each as WR2 options against the Chargers in Week 13.

Coach Brian Daboll added the promising rookie TE Theo Johnson is also likely done for the season with a foot injury.

Related Players: Daniel Bellinger, Chris Manhertz, Greg Dulcich

Tough break for Johnson, who had been more of an intriguing fantasy asset as of late. None of the Giants tight ends should be rostered for now, though Dulcich is a name to keep in mind through the rest of the season.