Kimani Vidal's 59-yard TD sparks run-heavy Chargers past Raiders

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Kimani Vidal broke free on a go-ahead 59-yard touchdown run early in the second half and the Los Angeles Chargers finished off a run-oriented 31-14 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at Inglewood, Calif.

Justin Herbert completed 15 of 20 passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns with an interception while playing through a left hand injury as the Chargers (8-4) returned from their bye week with their fourth victory in the past five games.

Vidal gained 126 yards on 25 carries, while Jaret Patterson had 54 yards on 11 carries with a score. Overall, the Chargers ran the ball 43 times for 192 yards.

Geno Smith completed 18 of 23 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns with an interception for the Raiders, who were playing their first game since offensive coordinator Chip Kelly was fired and replaced by Greg Olson. Las Vegas finished with 156 yards of total offense.

Brock Bowers had four receptions for 63 yards and two touchdowns for Las Vegas.

The Raiders (2-10) saw their losing streak extend to six games and have lost 10 of 11 since a season-opening victory. They also dropped their 10th consecutive game to an AFC West opponent, going back to last season.

The Chargers took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on a 10-yard scoring pass from Herbert to Quentin Johnston. Herbert injured his left hand on the drive and briefly went to the locker room.

Los Angeles was in the red zone twice in the second quarter but failed to score due to a Herbert interception near the goal line shortly after his return, and a turnover on downs at the Raiders' 18-yard line.

Las Vegas tied the score 7-7 with just less than two minutes remaining in the first half when Bowers caught a 6-yard TD pass.

Vidal broke free on his 59-yard TD run on the third play of the second half for a 14-7 lead. The Chargers added a 7-yard TD reception from Ladd McConkey for a 21-7 lead late in the third quarter.

A 56-yard field goal from Cameron Dicker put Los Angeles up 24-7 on the second play of the fourth quarter.

The Raiders got within 24-14 on a 6-yard TD catch by Bowers with 7:49 remaining for his second multi-TD game of the season. Patterson scored the Chargers' final touchdown on a 2-yard run just after the two-minute warning.

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Andrei Iosivas Dec 2 8:40am CT
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas has gotten extra playing time the last two weeks with Ja'Marr Chase (suspension) and Tee Higgins (concussion) missing time. Iosivas had four catches for 61 yards against the Patriots without Chase, but he only managed one catch for 29 yards against the Ravens. He still had a solid fantasy day, though, since his 29-yard catch went for a touchdown. With Higgins still in the concussion protocol as the week of preparation begins for the Bengals' trip to Buffalo, Iosivas could be in an expanded role again this week. If Higgins is out again, Iosivas will be a high-risk flex play with good upside since he should be set for more targets once again as Joe Burrow settles in and the Bengals try to make a late playoff push. Until Higgins is cleared, Iosivas still has solid fantasy value and potential.

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Devin Singletary Dec 2 8:30am CT
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New York Giants running back Devin Singletary had 12 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown against the Patriots on Monday Night Football and added three catches for 34 more yards. He played 28 snaps (51%) compared to 27 for Tyrone Tracy Jr. (49%), who took some big hits and was ultimately carted to the locker room. Tracy has been banged up, and the Giants will likely be careful with him going forward, leaving more work potentially for Singletary. The Giants are on a bye in Week 14, but they have favorable matchups against the Commanders and Raiders in two of their next three contests. After getting double-digit carries in three straight games and scoring three touchdowns in that span, Singletary is definitely a low-end flex option in those favorable matchups following the bye.

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Luther Burden III Dec 2 8:20am CT
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III has at least three catches in four straight games and has at least five targets in each of his last three. He led the team with four catches in their Black Friday win over the Eagles on a windy day in Philadelphia. While his yardage totals have been mediocre, the second-round rookie from Missouri is getting enough looks to eventually show off his big-play potential. Burden is clearly operating as the team's third receiver behind Rome Odunze and DJ Moore, playing over 50% of snaps the last two weeks ahead of Olamide Zaccheaus. Burden will remain a risky flex play against Green Bay in Week 14 with so many other options in the offense, but if you are looking for receiver depth, he's one of the top widely available options.

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Kayshon Boutte Dec 2 12:20am CT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte posted four catches for 35 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Monday night's win over the New York Giants. Boutte finished the game tied with tight end Hunter Henry for the team lead in receptions and continued his breakout campaign. The 23-year-old has emerged as a legitimate threat for New England in his third season, recording 29 receptions (38 targets) for 481 yards and a team-leading six touchdowns in 11 games. He's developed a great connection with breakout quarterback Drake Maye on downfield targets and ranks third in the league among wide receivers with 16.6 yards per reception. Boutte should remain a viable flex option in fantasy football following New England's Week 14 bye, when the Patriots take on the division-rival Buffalo Bills.

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Darius Slayton Dec 2 12:10am CT
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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton hauled in two of his three targets for 41 yards and his first touchdown of the season in Monday night's loss to the New England Patriots. Slayton led the Giants in receiving in the game and found the end zone for the first time since Week 17 of last season. The 28-year-old hasn't been a huge factor for the Giants this season, totaling 26 receptions for 407 yards and one touchdown on 39 targets in 10 games. He's operated as the No. 3 option in the passing game behind Wan'Dale Robinson and tight end Theo Johnson in recent weeks and has returned fringe flex value in fantasy football. Slayton and the Giants head into their Week 14 bye before facing the Washington Commanders in Week 15.

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Jaxson Dart Dec 2 12:00am CT
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New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart returned in Week 13 against the New England Patriots after missing the past two games due to a concussion, completing 17 of 24 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown while adding four rushes for 20 yards on the ground. Dart wasn't as active as a runner in his first game back from injury, with the four carries being his fewest in a game as a starter. He still took a huge hit on a scramble on the Giants' second drive of the game, but he managed to avoid any big collisions from that point forward. Despite the blowout loss on Monday night, the 22-year-old has been impressive in eight starts this season, completing 63.6% of his passes for 1,556 yards with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions to go with 61 carries for 337 yards and seven touchdowns as a runner. Dart will get a chance to regroup during the team's bye in Week 14. The first-rounder will next take the field in Week 15 against the division-rival Commanders, the first week of the fantasy playoffs in most leagues.

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Devin Singletary Dec 1 11:40pm CT
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New York Giants running back Devin Singletary handled 12 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown while adding three receptions (three targets) for 34 yards in Monday night's loss to the New England Patriots. Singletary led the Giants in rushing and finished second on the team in receiving as he eclipsed 100 yards from scrimmage for the first time this season. The veteran running back could be in line to lead New York's backfield moving forward, too, after Tyrone Tracy Jr. (hip) was carted off the field in the fourth quarter after suffering a hip injury. The severity of Tracy's injury is currently unclear, but it would be another big loss to a Giants team that has already lost rookie running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) for the season. Singletary had an impressive 22-yard rushing touchdown in Monday night's game against the Patriots and would be in line for a workhorse role if Tracy ends up missing time. The Giants are on a bye in Week 14, though, which will give Tracy extra time to recover.

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Drake Maye Dec 1 11:20pm CT
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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns while adding six carries for 12 yards on the ground in Monday night's 33-15 win over the New York Giants. Maye continued his MVP-caliber season with his sixth performance this season where he completed at least 75% of his passes with two or more touchdown passes, which ties Matt Ryan's 2016 MVP season for the third most in NFL history, according to ESPN Insights. The 23-year-old signal-caller threw both touchdowns in the first half, including another beautiful deep ball to rookie receiver Kyle Williams for a 33-yard score in the second quarter before throttling down in the second half. Maye has taken the leap into stardom in his second season and is right in the thick of the MVP conversation as New England heads into their Week 14 bye.

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Tyrone Tracy Jr. Dec 1 10:10pm CT
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New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (hip) was carted off the field after suffering a hip injury during his team's Week 13 matchup against the New England Patriots on Monday night. Dan Salomone of Giants.com reports that Tracy Jr. is officially questionable to return. The 26-year-old back recorded 10 carries for 36 yards and one catch for -3 yards before being forced to exit the game. If he's unable to return, veteran running back Devin Singletary would be in line to handle most of New York's backfield work for the remainder of Week 13. While the exact nature of Tracy Jr.'s injury is unclear, an extended absence for Tracy Jr. would be a major loss for the Giants. With rookie running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) on Injured Reserve, Singletary would be the last back standing in New York and could be in line for a significant workload increase going forward.

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Harold Fannin Jr. Dec 1 9:50pm CT
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Across 12 games this season, Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has recorded 51 catches for 505 yards and three touchdowns on 74 targets. While the 21-year-old's numbers do not jump off the page, he's emerged as a consistent piece of the Browns' offense. Entering Week 14, Fannin Jr. has earned at least five targets in seven consecutive games and 10 out of 12 total games this season. Fannin Jr. has also earned 11 targets across the two contests since Shedeur Sanders took over the starting quarterback job in Cleveland, the highest number of any Browns pass-catcher. The overall struggles of his team's offense limit Fannin Jr.'s upside. Still, he provides a solid production floor as a low-end starting tight end option in PPR fantasy leagues. Heading into his Week 14 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Fannin Jr. should be a waiver-wire target in PPR leagues with 12 or more teams.

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Zach Ertz Dec 1 9:50pm CT
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Darren Waller Dec 1 9:40pm CT
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Devaughn Vele Dec 1 9:30pm CT
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Brenton Strange Dec 1 9:20pm CT
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Across two games since returning from a hip injury that forced him to miss nearly two months, Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange has recorded eight catches for 138 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. The 24-year-old has emerged as one of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence's most-trusted weapons in 2025. Strange has earned at least five targets in four out of the six full games he's played this season. The Jaguars have also shown a willingness to play Strange a heavy snap share, as he played 84% of the team's offensive snaps in their Week 13 win over the Tennessee Titans. While the Jaguars have a pair of capable target earners in wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and Brian Thomas Jr., wideout Parker Washington (hip) went down with a hip injury in Week 13 that could cause him to miss time. As a result, Strange could be in line for a target bump. He should be a waiver wire target in all fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams.

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Terrion Arnold Dec 1 9:10pm CT
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Detroit Lions defensive back Terrion Arnold (shoulder) is done for the season after being placed on Injured Reserve on Monday. Arnold is set to undergo shoulder surgery after suffering an injury during the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Green Bay Packers. He made his return to the field last week following a two-game absence due to a concussion. The 22-year-old will now end his sophomore campaign with 31 tackles and one interception in eight games. Khalil Dorsey and Amik Robertson could see more snaps with Arnold sidelined for the rest of the regular season for the Lions' defense.

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Abdul Carter Dec 1 9:10pm CT
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New York Giants rookie defensive end Abdul Carter was benched to begin Monday's game versus the New England Patriots. The team is calling Carter's absence on the first drive a coach's decision. This was likely due to Carter missing some type of team activity (most likely a meeting) last week. Carter did eventually make it onto the field and recorded a sack. This isn't the first time that Carter has been benched by the Giants. Interim head coach Mike Kafka is trying to make a statement in a lost season. The Giants were already mathematically eliminated from playoff contention at 2-10 before the kickoff on Monday night. Carter was the third overall pick back in April out of Penn State.

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Kyle Juszczyk Dec 1 9:00pm CT
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San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (rib) was forced to exit during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. After further evaluation, Juszczyk was diagnosed with a rib fracture. Luckily for San Francisco, Juszczyk will get a week off to rest with the team on a bye in Week 14. Following that, the 49ers will re-evaluate the 34-year-old ahead of their Week 15 matchup versus the Tennessee Titans. There's a chance that Juszczyk won't miss any time, which would be good news for San Fran's offense. As mostly a blocking asset, Juszczyk is not fantasy relevant.

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Kalif Raymond Dec 1 9:00pm CT
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Trey Lance Dec 1 8:40pm CT
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Eddy Pineiro Dec 1 8:40pm CT
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