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What the Rams do have is a rookie receiver who has learned from Davante Adams for the last seven months, taking in everything that the veteran has had to offer. Konata Mumpfield, a seventh-round rookie out of Pittsburgh, could see an increased role after Adams suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday’s win, which could sideline him for multiple weeks.

The story said Mumpfield has played between 38% and 45% of the snaps in the last four games, emerging as the Rams’ No. 3 receiver. He’s only caught five passes for 42 yards and a touchdown this season, but he’s been on the field a lot and has gained valuable experience. The story went on to say the Rams will likely use a committee approach to replace Adams on offense, assuming he does miss Thursday night's game. Mumpfield could lead the way as a true X receiver opposite Nacua, the story said, the same position Adams plays. Mumpfield has acquired a ton of knowledge about lining up in that spot from Adams, the story went on to say. Mumpfield probably isn't a guy to insert into fantasy lineups in typical leagues, but he may be worth picking up if he's on your wire in very deep leagues.

Sean McVay did not rule Davante Adams, who is also listed with a knee issue, out for Thursday night, however, and indications are that the team will wait as long as possible before making a decision about whether he will play.

Adams aggravated a hamstring injury in Sunday’s win over the Lions and the team listed him as a non-participant on Monday’s estimated practice report. Adams will be out of practice again on Tuesday.

In ending a two-game losing streak, the Ravens (7-7) looked like a playoff team, recording their most complete performance of the season. And by throwing touchdown passes and running for first downs, Jackson took another step toward looking like his old self.

"I believe I told you guys early on in the week that I was feeling better, like Thursday," Jackson said. "I guess you guys had to see it to believe it."

Jackson's final numbers were pedestrian. He recorded the fewest completions of his eight-year career in a full game, connecting on 8-of-12 passes for 150 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.

Jackson's production lately has dipped in tandem with his reduced practice time, the story pointed out. He has missed at least one full practice in each of the past five games, sitting out for the most part because of injuries (knee, ankle and toe), the story continued. While his numbers last week weren't what fantasy owners have become used to, he was producing touchdowns again. Hopefully those who played Lamar in Week 15 have advanced in the playoffs. The Ravens and Jackson get the Patriots in Week 16.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes underwent successful surgery Monday night in Dallas to repair the tear in his left ACL, the team announced.

The surgery was performed by Dr. Dan Cooper, the Dallas Cowboys' head team physician. A league source told ESPN that Dr. Cooper also repaired the torn LCL in Mahomes' left knee, confirming a report by NFL Network.

Related players: Gardner Minshew

According to the Chiefs and the story, Mahomes "will begin his rehab process immediately." Mahomes was injured with less than two minutes remaining in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Chargers. The story went on to say the typical recovery for such an injury is about nine months, meaning Mahomes will miss the team's offseason program, and his availability for the start of next season is in question. The 2026 NFL season opener is Sept. 10, the story said.

Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten is set to miss time after injuring his finger in Sunday’s win over the Jets.

NFL Media reports that Tuten is going to have surgery to repair the injury. He will miss time as a result, but is expected back for the postseason.

Related players: Travis Etienne, LeQuint Allen

While the story is not specific, it could mean Tuten will miss the rest of the regular season, or at least the fantasy playoffs. Etienne looks locked in as the team's No. 1 back, and Allen appears to be in line for more work as his backup.

Seahawks kicker Jason Myers made six field goals, including the 56-yard game-winner with 18 seconds remaining, in Sunday’s 18-16 win over the Colts. And he’s now on pace to kick more field goals in a season than any kicker, ever.

The all-time record for field goals in a season is 44, set by David Akers of the 49ers in 2011. Myers had made 37 field goals so far this season, putting him on pace to finish the season with 45.

Overall, Myers is 37-for-42 on field goals this season, a success rate of 88.1 percent, with a long field goal of 57 yards. He’s also 42-for-42 on extra points, the story said. The story also talked about how the Seahawks would rather be scoring touchdowns, but if Myers is your fantasy kicker, he's likely been helping you win games.

On Monday evening, NFL insider Ian Rapoport provided a somewhat positive update, stating that Davante Adams was considered week-to-week. That likely means Adams will miss the Rams' Week 16 game with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, but Adams could be available for the regular season stretch run, as well as the playoffs for the NFC leaders.

Related players: Puka Nacua, Tutu Atwell, Xavier Smith, Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson

Adams, who had been playing through a mild hamstring issue, appeared to worsen the injury on a deep route with 12:42 remaining in the game. Adams pulled up near the end of his route and crashed to the ground, lying on his stomach helmet down knowing the injury was significant, the story said. The short week won't help Adams and his fantasy owners for Week 16 it looks like, and it's a key game in the NFC West as well. Nacua should continue to get plenty of targets in this contest, and the Rams may look to their TEs to pick up some targets as well. Higbee had a catch for 23 yards, but Parkinson went off for a 5-75-2 line on seven targets.

Morris on Kyle Pitts: He was there as the No. 1 wideout, so to speak. He got the targets Drake London would normally get.

Pitts put up the numbers, too, as we all know by now. We reported on Monday the Falcons are hopeful London plays in Week 16, but now out of the playoffs, the team doesn't have to rush London back on the field. It will be worth monitoring injury reports for both London and Pitts owners, as the Falcons take on a Cardinals defense that gave up 40 points to the Texans in Week 15.

The Pittsburgh Steelers side-stepped a major loss with a key piece of their offense for their Week 15 primetime matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Running back Jaylen Warren (illness) will be active, meaning he won't miss his second game of the season.

Related players: Kenneth Gainwell

Warren popped up on the injury report earlier today with an illness, which was kind of late in the game. Warren was taking fluids and is good to go tonight. He'll come with a bit of a risk depending on what he's dealing with, but Gainwell will likely have his usual workload regardless.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said "there is a concern" with WR Ricky Pearsall's injury status.

The post went on to say Shanahan said it, "shouldn't rule him out for this week." The knee combined with the ankle makes it tough, according to the rest of the post. While it sounds like Pearsall could still play in Week 16, it's a bit of a different toon from earlier today when there didn't seem to be a concern. For what it's worth, Pearsall's injury was compared to QB Mac Jones dealing with a similar knee issue. Shanahan added, "It's real painful for awhile but it can go away. Not at all like it was when he first did it but it does take time for that pain to go away. Hopefully sooner than later."