[NEWS_FEED]

[HOLLYWOOD HEALING: RAMS DESIGNATE LB TROY REEDER, DT LARRELL MURCHISON TO RETURN FROM IR]

[NOV 28, 2025, 4:05:00 PM]

Los Angeles opened two 21-day practice windows Friday, clearing veteran linebacker Troy Reeder (hamstring) and interior run-plugger Larrell Murchison (foot) to resume work ahead of Sunday night’s trip to Philadelphia. Reeder had racked up 46 tackles in six starts before landing on IR in October, while Murchison hasn’t played a snap this season after multiple setbacks. Sean McVay said both will be eased in via special-teams packages, with Christian Rozeboom and Kobie Turner holding down starting duties for now. Fantasy spin: an eventual Reeder return threatens IDP darling Ernest Jones’ tackle ceiling; Murchison’s gap-control juice slightly stiffens the Rams’ 31st-ranked run defense—downgrade Eagles change-of-pace back Kenny Gainwell if Murchison is activated. citeturn2search0

[BUCS BEEF UP INTERIOR: TAMPA RE-SIGNS G SUA OPETA, CLEARS HIM FOR WEEK 13 DEBUT]

[NOV 28, 2025, 3:10:00 PM]

Tampa Bay formally activated guard Sua Opeta from injured reserve and slid rookie UDFA Keaton Bills to the practice squad, setting the stage for Opeta’s long-awaited pewter debut Sunday at Carolina. The former Eagle lost all of 2024 to a camp-week ACL tear but logged every first-team rep in Wednesday’s padded session and is penciled in at left guard between LT Tristan Wirfs and C Robert Hainsey. Coach Todd Bowles praised Opeta’s ‘anchor versus bull rushers’ and noted it lets OC Dave Canales call more inside-zone. Fantasy spin: bump Rachaad White from middling RB2 to top-15 play behind a sturdier A-gap; Baker Mayfield gains a tick of pocket comfort, nudging Mike Evans’ TD odds north. citeturn1search5

[RAVENS JUGGLE ROSTER: OLB TAVIUS ROBINSON TO IR, ROOKIE OL EMERY JONES ACTIVATED]

[NOV 28, 2025, 2:00:00 PM]

Baltimore rang in Black-and-Purple Friday with a pair of moves in the big-man trenches, shelving edge spark-plug Tavius Robinson (broken foot) on injured reserve while pulling rookie guard/tackle Emery Jones off the NFI list and onto the 53. Robinson’s 22 total pressures and two strip-sacks will be missed opposite Odafe Oweh, but coordinator Mike Macdonald hinted Kyle Van Noy could see more early-down snaps to compensate. Jones, a third-rounder coming off spring shoulder surgery, is expected to be a gameday inactive at first, yet the staff loves his downhill pop and envisions him pushing veteran John Simpson for guard snaps by December. Fantasy spin: downgrade the Ravens D/ST a hair in sack-heavy scoring, though the unit remains a weekly starter thanks to Roquan Smith and Marcus Williams on the back end; Jones’ eventual insertion would boost Keaton Mitchell’s inside-zone efficiency. citeturn0news16

[DOUBLE CORNERBACK BOOST: BEARS ACTIVATE JAYLON JOHNSON AND KYLER GORDON AHEAD OF BLACK FRIDAY SHOWDOWN WITH STEELERS]

[NOV 28, 2025, 2:00:00 PM]

Chicago’s patch-work secondary finally gets its two starters back, as CBs Jaylon Johnson (core-muscle surgery) and Kyler Gordon (groin/calf) were moved from injured reserve to the 53-man roster during Thursday’s walk-through. Both took first-team reps and are expected to play full snap counts when the 8-3 Bears host Pittsburgh in Amazon’s Black Friday national window. Fantasy spin: Johnson’s return downgrades Diontae Johnson from solid WR2 to volatile WR3, while the Bears DST—already top-five in takeaways—jumps into every-week starter territory. Gordon’s slot presence lets Chicago blitz more aggressively; fade Kenny Pickett in 2-QB formats.

[PACIFIC NORTHWEST SHUFFLE: SEAHAWKS SIGN RB CAM AKERS, REUNITE WITH S QUANDRE DIGGS; PLACE LB CHAZZ SURRATT ON IR]

[NOV 28, 2025, 12:30:00 PM]

Seattle kept the transaction wire humming, inking former Rams/Vikings RB Cam Akers to replace injured rookie Tyjae Spears (ankle, IR) and bringing veteran safety Quandre Diggs back via the practice squad. Akers will immediately compete with Zach Charbonnet for early-down work, while Diggs provides play-calling insurance behind starters Julian Love and Jerrick Reed II. The club also promoted CB Shaquill Griffin and LB Patrick O’Connell, waived CB Derion Kendrick, and landed LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) on injured reserve. Fantasy spin: Akers is a priority waiver add with mid-range RB3 appeal against Minnesota; Charbonnet slides to FLEX purgatory. Diggs’ presence slightly lifts the Seahawks DST floor in turnover leagues.

[NEXT-MAN-UP IN TITLETOWN: PACKERS PROMOTE ROOKIE WR WILL SHEPPARD; CUT K LUCAS HAVRISIK]

[NOV 28, 2025, 11:45:00 AM]

Green Bay elevated rookie wideout Will Sheppard from the practice squad and released struggling kicker Lucas Havrisik in a mini-overhaul of the bottom of the roster. Sheppard (6-3, 196) boasts a 27-TD collegiate résumé and impressed coaches with contested-catch work during scout-team reps. He’ll slide into the boundary-X rotation behind Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs for Sunday night’s tilt with the Falcons. Havrisik’s release foreshadows a likely veteran kicker signing before Saturday’s deadline. Fantasy spin: dynasty managers should stash Sheppard—he could siphon red-zone looks from TE Luke Musgrave. Monitor Green Bay’s kicker situation; a dome-friendly vet would carry immediate streaming value.

[WASHINGTON’S RECEIVER ROOM FINALLY REUNITES: MCLAURIN, DEEBO AND NOAH BROWN TREND UP FOR SNF VS. DENVER]

[NOV 27, 2025, 5:05:00 PM]

For the first time since Week 2, the Commanders had Terry McLaurin (quad), Deebo Samuel (shoulder) and Noah Brown (knee/groin, IR-designated) all on the practice field together. Brown’s 21-day activation window opened Monday; he and McLaurin were limited, while Samuel practiced fully. QB Marcus Mariota called the sight “awesome” as Washington eyes a prime-time playoff push. Fantasy spin: Samuel remains a locked-in WR3 with YAC upside; McLaurin vaults back to FLEX territory if he logs a full practice by Friday; stash Brown in deeper leagues—he could become Washington’s preferred big-slot option once cleared for game action.

[RAIDERS’ TRENCHES WOBBLE: MAYER, MEREDITH SIT WITH ANKLE INJURIES AHEAD OF CHARGERS CLASH]

[NOV 27, 2025, 3:30:00 PM]

Las Vegas’ already battered offense took another hit Wednesday as starting tight end Michael Mayer and fill-in guard Jordan Meredith both missed practice with ankle sprains suffered in last week’s loss. With LT Kolton Miller and RG Jackson Powers-Johnson already on IR, the Raiders could be down four Week-1 starters in the trenches when they host the Chargers. Rookie Alex Cappa and swing lineman Caleb Rogers repped at guard, while veteran Zach Ertz took first-team TE snaps. Fantasy spin: slide Mayer out of Week 13 lineups; downgrade Geno Smith’s pocket comfort and view Zamir White as a shaky volume-play behind a patchwork line. Chargers D/ST gets streamer appeal. citeturn2news12

[BIG BLUE BREATHES: GIANTS QB JAXSON DART CLEARS PROTOCOL WHILE DEXTER LAWRENCE’S ELBOW FLARES AGAIN]

[NOV 27, 2025, 3:05:00 PM]

The Giants practiced Thanksgiving morning with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart taking full reps for the first time since a Week 10 concussion. All that’s left is the independent neurologist’s signature, and HC Mike Kafka sounded optimistic Dart will start Sunday vs. New England. The mood wasn’t as bright for Pro-Bowl DT Dexter Lawrence, who sat out with renewed pain in the same right elbow that ended his 2024 season. Kafka called him “day-to-day,” but added the club will be cautious. Fantasy spin: Dart’s mobility and gunslinger streak immediately resurrect WR Malik Nabers as a boom-bust WR3, and TE Daniel Bellinger slides back onto the streaming radar. Lawrence’s likely snap cap is a green light for Rhamondre Stevenson truthers in Week 13, while the G-Men DST falls out of streamer territory.

[COVEY CALL-UP: EAGLES BOLSTER RETURN GAME, LOSE ROOKIE SAFETY TO IR]

[NOV 27, 2025, 3:00:00 PM]

Philadelphia addressed its sputtering punt-return unit by signing Britain Covey off the practice squad while shelving rookie safety Andrew Mukuba (fractured ankle) on injured reserve. Covey’s career 11.3-yard return average immediately stabilizes special teams, and he could see gadget snaps on offense as early as Friday’s tilt with the Texans. Mukuba’s loss pushes Sydney Brown into an every-down role opposite Reed Blankenship. Fantasy spin: in leagues that reward return yardage, Covey is a speculative add; Brown becomes a DB3 with upside in IDP formats, and the Eagles’ D/ST takes a minor hit in deep-ball prevention. citeturn1news13

[STROUD ON THE CUSP: TEXANS QB PUTS IN FULL PRACTICE, COULD START SUNDAY]

[NOV 27, 2025, 2:30:00 PM]

Houston got a Thanksgiving-eve jolt of good news as second-year signal-caller C.J. Stroud cleared a full practice for the first time since suffering a concussion on Nov. 2. He’s still in protocol but HC DeMeco Ryans said the final clearance step is “just paperwork.” If Stroud is green-lit, he’ll reclaim the huddle against the division-leading Colts in a game that has major AFC South playoff juice. Fantasy spin: fire Stroud back up as a mid-range QB1—his return restores Tank Dell’s WR2 ceiling and bumps Nico Collins into every-week FLEX range; downgrade volume-soaker Dameon Pierce slightly if Houston leans pass-heavy again. citeturn1news12

[CLEVELAND KEEPS THE HOT HAND: ROOKIE QB SHEDEUR SANDERS TO START AGAIN VS. 49ERS]

[NOV 27, 2025, 2:00:00 PM]

After guiding the Browns to a 24-10 upset of Las Vegas in his debut, first-year passer Shedeur Sanders will remain the Week 13 starter, HC Kevin Stefanski confirmed. Fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel has cleared concussion protocol but will serve as the backup. Fantasy spin: Sanders’ dual-threat profile and willingness to target the boundary give Amari Cooper a stay-in-your-lineup WR2 floor against a 49ers secondary that’s allowed 10 passing TDs over its last four contests; keep Gabriel rostered only in deep superflex leagues.

[ARROWHEAD HOPES: CHIEFS RB ISIAH PACHECO SET TO RETURN ON SNAP COUNT VS. COWBOYS]

[NOV 27, 2025, 1:40:00 PM]

Andy Reid confirmed the spark-plug back will suit up after a three-game absence caused by a knee sprain. Pacheco practiced in a limited capacity all week and is expected to rotate with mid-season pickup Kareem Hunt on Turkey Day in Dallas. Rookie WR Xavier Worthy and second-year WR Rashee Rice were both upgraded to full participants, giving Patrick Mahomes his fastest complement of weapons since early October. Fantasy spin: Even on a pitch count, Pacheco profiles as an upside RB2 thanks to red-zone usage (5 TDs in his last five healthy games). Hunt downgrades to desperation FLEX. Worthy’s return adds field-stretching juice—treat him as a high-variance WR4—and slightly caps Rice’s target ceiling.

[MOTOR CITY MAKEOVER: LIONS ACTIVATE FRANK RAGNOW, MARCUS DAVENPORT; WAIVE CRAIG REYNOLDS]

[NOV 27, 2025, 12:15:00 PM]

Detroit made a flurry of Thanksgiving-Day roster moves, headlined by veteran center Frank Ragnow coming out of brief retirement and edge rusher Marcus Davenport returning from IR. OL depth was further bolstered with the promotion of rookie guard Miles Frazier. To clear space, the Lions waived RB Craig Reynolds and DL Quinton Jefferson, among others. Ragnow is expected to slide right back into the starting pivot for Week 14, shoring up a unit that has allowed the league’s third-highest pressure rate since his August exit. Fantasy spin: Ragnow’s return is a jumbo boost for Jahmyr Gibbs’ efficiency and Jared Goff’s pocket calm—nudge both up your Week-14 ranks. Davenport’s reinsertion opposite Aidan Hutchinson bumps Detroit’s DST into streaming consideration against a shaky Titans offensive line. Drop Reynolds in all but the deepest dynasty formats.

[BUFFALO ELBOW SCARE PROVES MINOR, BUT BILLS’ WEEK 13 INJURY SHEET STILL OVERFLOWS]

[NOV 27, 2025, 1:46:00 AM]

Buffalo opened Thanksgiving-day prep with 13 names on the report, headlined by QB Josh Allen (right-elbow “soreness”) and LT Dion Dawkins (concussion protocol). HC Sean McDermott said Allen would be “managed, not limited,” while Dawkins remains in the early stages of the five-step protocol. TE Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) and WR Curtis Samuel (elbow/knee) again sat out. Fantasy spin: keep Allen locked in as a top-5 QB barring a setback, but expect more quick-game calls if Dawkins can’t clear; downgrade deep threat Khalil Shakir a tick. Kincaid managers need a contingency—Quintin Morris would become a desperation TE streamer if the rookie can’t go.

[DESERT DEPTH BOOST: CARDINALS DESIGNATE OL CHRISTIAN JONES TO RETURN FROM IR, ADD RB MONTRELL JOHNSON]

[NOV 26, 2025, 6:14:00 PM]

Arizona’s battered offensive line got encouraging news as the team designated second-year tackle Christian Jones (preseason knee) to return from injured reserve, opening his 21-day practice window. Jones started the 2024 finale and is expected to slot in as a swing tackle once activated. The Cardinals also signed rookie running back Montrell Johnson Jr. to the practice squad for backfield insurance. Fantasy spin: A healthier line is good news for Kyler Murray truthers and elevates James Conner’s efficiency outlook against Pittsburgh in Week 13. citeturn3search0

[GANG GREEN GETS A SPARK: JETS ACTIVATE LB QUINCY WILLIAMS, RELEASE WR BRANDON SMITH]

[NOV 26, 2025, 5:40:00 PM]

The Jets opened their Thanksgiving-week practice with welcome news, officially activating play-making linebacker Quincy Williams (shoulder) from injured reserve and sliding him straight back into first-team reps. Williams had missed seven games after a Week 3 injury, but still owns 1.5 sacks and 15 tackles on just 189 snaps. To clear space, New York waived reserve wideout Brandon Smith. Fantasy spin: Williams’ sideline-to-sideline juice bumps the NYJ DST into fringe-streamer territory for Week 13 at Miami, while IDP managers can fire him up as an LB3 with upside. citeturn0search1

[FOXBOROUGH SETBACK: PATRIOTS PLACE ROOKIE LT WILL CAMPBELL (KNEE) ON IR, SIGN CB MILES BATTLE]

[NOV 26, 2025, 3:05:00 PM]

Red-hot New England (10-2) hit a snag Wednesday, moving rookie left tackle Will Campbell to injured reserve with an MCL sprain suffered in Sunday’s win over Cincinnati. The No. 4 overall pick had logged every offensive snap this season protecting fellow rookie Drake Maye. Swing tackle Vederian Lowe will start while Campbell rehabs, and the club promoted cornerback Miles Battle to shore up special teams. Fantasy spin: Maye managers should expect a few more quick-game calls; modest downgrade for vertical threats Stefon Diggs and DeMario Douglas until Campbell’s projected Week 18 return. citeturn2news12

[GESICKI WINDOW OPENS: BENGALS DESIGNATE TE MIKE GESICKI (PEC) TO RETURN, EYE WEEK 13 DEBUT]

[NOV 25, 2025, 5:10:00 PM]

Cincinnati activated the 21-day practice window for tight end Mike Gesicki, sidelined since Oct. 15 with a torn pectoral. The 30-year-old logged eight grabs for 61 yards in six games before the injury and now rejoins a 3-7 Bengals squad desperate for red-zone punch (league-worst 38.9% TD rate). Rookie S Daijahn Anthony (hamstring) was also cleared for practice. Fantasy spin: Gesicki is on the streaming radar in TE-premium formats—he’s an athletic seam target for Jake Browning while Joe Burrow (toe) remains out. Slot WR Tyler Boyd’s short-area share could dip slightly if Gesicki is activated. citeturn4news0

[O-LINE CAROUSEL KEEPS SPINNING: PANTHERS SLIDE AUSTIN CORBETT TO CENTER FOR WEEK 12 AT SAN FRANCISCO]

[NOV 25, 2025, 3:45:00 PM]

Carolina announced its ninth starting offensive-line combo in 12 games, elevating veteran Austin Corbett to replace late-scratch Cade Mays (ankle) in tonight’s clash with the 49ers. Corbett has already started at three different positions since returning from an early-season MCL sprain. Linebackers Christian Rozeboom and Trevin Wallace were also ruled out, thrusting Krys Barnes into an every-down role. Fantasy spin: Bryce Young managers should brace for interior pressure—downgrade the passing attack a tick and view Miles Sanders as a volume-based RB2 against a stout front; Barnes is a sneaky IDP plug-in for tackle volume. citeturn3search3