Footballguys #232 - 12/9 - News And Notes From Around The League

[Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #232 - 12/9 - News And Notes From Around The League Volume 20, #232 -- Sunday Night, December 9th, 2018 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Good Monday to you. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [WAS - WR Jamison Crowder hauls in long TD](#1) 2. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson shut down in loss](#2) 3. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley gashes Washington](#3) 4. [NYG - Three scores for QB Eli Manning](#4) 5. [TB - TE Cameron Brate scores two times](#5) 6. [TB - WR Chris Godwin held down in loss](#6) 7. [TB - WR Mike Evans reels in four receptions](#7) 8. [TB - QB Jameis Winston tosses two TDs](#8) 9. [NO - WR Michael Thomas just misses triple digits](#9) 10. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara totals 87 scrimmage yards](#10) 11. [NO - RB Mark Ingram gets into end zone](#11) 12. [NO - QB Drew Brees totals two touchdowns](#12) 13. [GB - WR Randall Cobb posts 43 yards, TD](#13) 14. [GB - WR Davante Adams has nice afternoon](#14) 15. [GB - RB Aaron Jones totals 106 yards, TD](#15) 16. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers plays mistake-free again](#16) 17. [ATL - WR Calvin Ridley nearly invisible](#17) 18. [BUF - WR Zay Jones quiet in Week 14](#18) 19. [BUF - WR Isaiah McKenzie has solid performance](#19) 20. [BUF - Robert Foster a big factor in Week 14](#20) 21. [BUF - QB Josh Allen posts over 300 total yards](#21) 22. [ATL - WR Julio Jones has huge afternoon](#22) 23. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson catches TD pass](#23) 24. [NYJ - RB Elijah McGuire reaches end zone](#24) 25. [ATL - QB Matt Ryan tosses three touchdowns](#25) 26. [CLE - TE David Njoku finishes with three grabs](#26) 27. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry makes presence felt](#27) 28. [CLE - RB Nick Chubb runs for 66 yards, TD](#28) 29. [CLE - QB Baker Mayfield throws for 238 yards](#29) 30. [MIA - WR Kenny Stills has monster game](#30) 31. [MIA - RB Kenyan Drake has wild finish](#31) 32. [MIA - Two touchdowns for RB Brandon Bolden](#32) 33. [MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill throws three TDs](#33) 34. [CAR - WR Devin Funchess blanked in loss](#34) 35. [NE - Nine receptions for WR Julian Edelman](#35) 36. [CAR - TE Ian Thomas plays well in road loss](#36) 37. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey posts two more TDs](#37) 38. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski surpasses 100-yard mark](#38) 39. [CAR - QB Cam Newton does little in road loss](#39) 40. [NE - RB Sony Michel finishes with 57 yards](#40) 41. [NE - QB Tom Brady throws for 358 yards](#41) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [WAS - WR Jamison Crowder hauls in long TD](=) Source: ESPN.com Washington Redskins WR [Jamison Crowder]( finished with two catches on seven targets for 87 yards, including a 79-yard touchdown, in a 40-16 loss to the New York Giants in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Crowder's long catch and run score came after the Giants defense seemed to mail it in because they build a big lead. He's still not a good play at Jacksonville next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson shut down in loss](=) Source: ESPN.com Washington Redskins RB [Adrian Peterson]( rushed 10 times for 16 yards and caught one pass for three yards in a 40-16 loss to the New York Giants in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Washington offense is flatlining heading into a matchup with Jacksonville. It is impossible to want to rely on any part of this offense in that matchup, including Peterson. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley gashes Washington](=) Source: ESPN.com New York Giants RB [Saquon Barkley]( rushed 14 times for 170 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 27 yards in a 40-16 win over the Washington Redskins in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Washington held Barkley down in the first matchup, but did no such thing in this one. In addition to a long score, Barkley almost had a second and could have had a bigger game if Eli Manning wasn't so good at finishing drives with passes in this one. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NYG - Three scores for QB Eli Manning](=) Source: ESPN.com New York Giants QB [Eli Manning]( completed 14 of his 22 passes for 197 yards and three touchdowns in a 40-16 win over the Washington Redskins in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Everything came easy for the Giants in this game, but it was so easy that Manning's attempts stayed low and ceiling was low with that number. Even without Odell Beckham, Manning was a plus for anyone that used him as a QB2/Superflex. If Beckham can play, we'll consider him in that role next week against the Titans. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [TB - TE Cameron Brate scores two times](=) Source: 1 No Source Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE [Cameron Brate]( had just two catches for 12 yards in Week 14 against the New Orleans Saints, but both were good for touchdowns. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Winston to Brate has been money in the red zone at times before and it was again today. Winston played poorly in the second half, so we still don't have a great feeling about Brate against the Ravens next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [TB - WR Chris Godwin held down in loss](=) Source: 1 No Source Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Chris Godwin]( had just one catch for 13 yards on 10 targets in Week 14 against the New Orleans Saints. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Godwin got the targets, but it yielded almost nothing for fantasy lineups. He's on the fringe of WR3/Flex options at Baltimore next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [TB - WR Mike Evans reels in four receptions](=) Source: 1 No Source Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Mike Evans]( posted four catches for 86 yards on six targets in Week 14 against the New Orleans Saints. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Evans didn't have the huge game he posted against the Saints in Week 1, but he did well enough considering Jameis Winston slowing down in the second half. Next week against the Ravens will be another boom/bust play with smaller boom possibilities, but Evans still belongs in lineups. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [TB - QB Jameis Winston tosses two TDs](=) Source: 1 No Source Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( completed 18-of-38 passes for 213 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the Week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints and he led the team with 47 rushing yards. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Winston got off to a great start in this game as a runner and passer, but hurt his knee and didn't look the same in the second half. He and the Bucs passing game ceiling will be a lot lower next week against the Ravens. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NO - WR Michael Thomas just misses triple digits](=) Source: 1 No Source New Orleans Saints WR [Michael Thomas]( registered 11 receptions for 98 yards on 13 targets in Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas had been held down in recent weeks, but came through in PPR leagues as a frequent target for Drew Brees on an afternoon when not much came easy for the Saints offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara totals 87 scrimmage yards](=) Source: 1 No Source New Orleans Saints RB [Alvin Kamara]( rushed 12 times for 51 yards in Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and he added five grabs for 36 yards on six targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kamara failed to get any chunk plays against a defense that had trouble containing talented backs in recent weeks. He wasn't a bust, but didn't help teams advance this week either. He'll still be a RB1 in PPR leagues against Carolina next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [NO - RB Mark Ingram gets into end zone](=) Source: 1 No Source New Orleans Saints RB [Mark Ingram]( rushed 13 times for 52 yards and a touchdown in Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and he added one grab for just one yard. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ingram has failed to establish a solid floor since coming back from a suspension this year. His touchdown bailed out anyone who started him, but he's not an automatic play next week at Carolina on Monday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NO - QB Drew Brees totals two touchdowns](=) Source: 1 No Source New Orleans Saints QB [Drew Brees]( completed 24-of-31 passes for 201 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Week 14 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and he ran for a score. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brees came up small yet again in an outdoor game even though the conditions were fine by game time. He'll have another divisional matchup against a vulnerable defense on the road next week at Carolina. He might be tough to trust if you survived this result. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [GB - WR Randall Cobb posts 43 yards, TD]() Source: 1 No Source Green Bay Packers WR [Randall Cobb]( posted five catches for 43 yards and a touchdown on six targets in the Week 14 game against the Atlanta Falcons. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cobb caught an absolute dime from Aaron Rodgers and operated in the short passing game, reviving some value as a desperation play heading into a matchup at Chicago. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [GB - WR Davante Adams has nice afternoon]() Source: 1 No Source Green Bay Packers WR [Davante Adams]( posted seven receptions for 81 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets in Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons, scoring for a third straight week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Adams had an early score, but the Falcons didn't keep the game close and force the Packers to keep the offense opened up. He had a solid Week 14, but if Matt Ryan was better there was more there for him in this good matchup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [GB - RB Aaron Jones totals 106 yards, TD]() Source: 1 No Source Green Bay Packers RB [Aaron Jones]( rushed 17 times for 78 yards and a touchdown in Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons and he added three grabs for 28 yards on his three targets. He has at least one rushing score in five straight outings. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones actually didn't start for some reason, but he still came through for fantasy teams. He'll have a tough matchup next week at Chicago but will still be in lineups as an RB2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers plays mistake-free again]() Source: 1500ESPN.com - Judd Zulgad Green Bay Packers QB [Aaron Rodgers]( completed 21-of-32 passes for 196 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons. During the game he set an NFL record with 359 consecutive attempts without any interception. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rodgers made great throws on his touchdowns, but wasn't able to put together a huge game against a terrible Atlanta defense. He's probably benchable at Chicago next week unless you don't have another QB1 option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [ATL - WR Calvin Ridley nearly invisible]() Source: 1 No Source Atlanta Falcons WR [Calvin Ridley]( was limited to just one catch for 10 yards on four targets in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ridley is basically dead to us in fantasy leagues right now after another dud that left the memory of his hot start tiny in the rear view mirror. He could come through if he dodges Patrick Peterson most of the time next week, but this has been too many letdowns for him to be in playoff lineups. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [BUF - WR Zay Jones quiet in Week 14]( Source: NFL.com Buffalo Bills WR [Zay Jones]( caught three passes for 22 yards against the New York Jets in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones was a dud this week as Robert Foster and Isaiah McKenzie were more productive for Josh Allen. He was working his way into our circle of trust, but took a big step back this week and won't be a top what the heck flex against Detroit next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [BUF - WR Isaiah McKenzie has solid performance]( Source: NFL.com Buffalo Bills WR [Isaiah McKenzie]( caught four passes for 47 yards against the New York Jets in Week 14. He also rushed for 22 yards and one touchdown on four carries during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McKenzie filled some cracks in the running game when LeSean McCoy went out and still did some damage in the passing game. He'll be a desperation play against the Lions next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [BUF - Robert Foster a big factor in Week 14]( Source: NFL.com Buffalo Bills WR [Robert Foster]( caught seven passes for 104 yards against the New York Jets in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Foster has been a big play receiver for the Bills lately, and today he was a volume receiver for Josh Allen. He'll be a boom/bust WR3/Flex against the Lions next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [BUF - QB Josh Allen posts over 300 total yards]( Source: NFL.com Buffalo Bills QB [Josh Allen]( went 18-for-36 for 206 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions against the New York Jets in Week 14. He also rushed for 101 yards and one touchdown on nine carries during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allen got about half of his fantasy points on the first drive and then did as much for the Jets as he did for his Bills in this game. He made a few regrettable throws, but was still allowed to roam as a runner. He'll be a boom/bust QB1 against the Lions next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [ATL - WR Julio Jones has huge afternoon]() Source: 1 No Source Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( racked up eight receptions for 106 yards and two touchdowns on 11 targets in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers. It was his first multi-score game since Nov. 26, 2017 against Tampa Bay. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones had one score at the beginning of the game and one when the game was out of hand. He may see a lot of Patrick Peterson next week against Arizona but has to be in lineups. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson catches TD pass]( Source: NFL.com New York Jets WR [Robby Anderson]( caught four passes for 76 yards and one touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Anderson showed some skill and talent in this one and revived some value with Sam Darnold just in time for a matchup with the Texans next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [NYJ - RB Elijah McGuire reaches end zone]( Source: NFL.com New York Jets RB [Elijah McGuire]( rushed for 60 yards and one touchdown on 17 carries against the Buffalo Bills in Week 14. He also caught three passes for 23 yards during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McGuire relieved an injured Isaiah Crowell and was able to put together a solid game despite being stopped for short or no gain on most of his runs. He'll be a what the heck flex against the Jets next week if Crowell can't go. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [ATL - QB Matt Ryan tosses three touchdowns]() Source: 1 No Source Atlanta Falcons QB [Matt Ryan]( completed 28-of-42 passes for 262 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ryan didn't play well but got two garbage time touchdowns to contribute to fantasy teams that trusted him this week. He'll still be risky despite being at home against the Cardinals next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [CLE - TE David Njoku finishes with three grabs]() Source: 1 No Source Cleveland Browns TE [David Njoku]( posted three catches for 35 yards on four targets in Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Njoku was in the middle of his modest range of outcomes and didn't help fantasy teams this week, but he could still be a viable streamer next week against the Denver defense that George Kittle tore apart this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry makes presence felt]() Source: 1 No Source Cleveland Browns WR [Jarvis Landry]( racked up two runs for 54 yards and a touchdown and he added three receptions for 57 yards and a score on four targets in Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Landry showed great moves and speed on his long run and scored on 3rd and 17 on a long pass. He's still a risky play at Denver next week, but this should encourage us to at least use him as a WR3/Flex. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [CLE - RB Nick Chubb runs for 66 yards, TD]() Source: 1 No Source Cleveland Browns RB [Nick Chubb]( rushed 13 times for 66 yards and a touchdown in the Week 14 game against the Carolina Panthers and he added four receptions for 17 yards. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Chubb wasn't a week winner but he still scored and continues to be used enough in the passing game to help his floor in PPR leagues. He's still an RB1 at Denver next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [CLE - QB Baker Mayfield throws for 238 yards]() Source: 1 No Source Cleveland Browns QB [Baker Mayfield]( completed 18-of-22 passes for 238 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the Week 14 win against the Carolina Panthers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mayfield wasn't a strong fantasy play, but he played very well and Cleveland fans have to be happy with what he has done. He'll be a QB2/Flex consideration against Denver next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [MIA - WR Kenny Stills has monster game](=) Source: NFL.com Miami Dolphins WR [Kenny Stills]( caught eight passes for 135 yards and one touchdown against the New England Patriots in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stills joined Rob Gronkowski and Jarvis Landry on the you picked a nice time to show up for fantasy teams that missed the playoffs in part because of their disappointing seasons. He'll be a boom/bust WR3/Flex against the Vikings next week with the memory this game fresh in our minds. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [MIA - RB Kenyan Drake has wild finish](=) Source: NFL.com Miami Dolphins RB [Kenyan Drake]( rushed for 24 yards on six carries against the New England Patriots in Week 14. He also caught one pass for 55 yards and one touchdown during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Drake scored on the Miami Miracle, using his speed and moves and some timely blocking to finally leave Rob Gronkowski in his dust. He wasn't used enough to justify a start, but the fantasy gods allowed him to come through for fantasy teams on one of the most improbable plays in NFL history. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [MIA - Two touchdowns for RB Brandon Bolden](=) Source: NFL.com Miami Dolphins RB [Brandon Bolden]( rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns on two carries against the New England Patriots in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bolden ruined the value of the Dolphins running game, but looked faster and quicker than we ever remembered him with the Patriots. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 33. [MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill throws three TDs](=) Source: NFL.com Miami Dolphins QB [Ryan Tannehill]( went 14-for-19 for 265 yards and three touchdowns against the New England Patriots in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tannehill got a big chunk of yards and the third score on maybe the most memorable play of the year, a two-lateral game winning desperation play. He and the Dolphins are still very much alive in the AFC playoff picture with Minnesota coming to town. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 34. [CAR - WR Devin Funchess blanked in loss]() Source: 1 No Source Carolina Panthers WR [Devin Funchess]( went without a catch on three targets in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Funchess had a target that could have been a score, but he wasn't aware the ball was thrown to him. He has slid from #1 to #3 receiver for the Panthers, and can be dropped heading into a matchup against New Orleans. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 35. [NE - Nine receptions for WR Julian Edelman](=) Source: NFL.com New England Patriots WR [Julian Edelman]( caught nine passes for 86 yards and one touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Edelman helped keep the chains moving and performed a bigger role in the offense than he has been since Rob Gronkowski came back after the bye. He'll be a solid WR2 against the Steelers next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 36. [CAR - TE Ian Thomas plays well in road loss]() Source: 1 No Source Carolina Panthers TE [Ian Thomas]( posted a game highs with nine receptions and 11 targets in the Week 14 road loss against the Cleveland Browns, finishing with 77 yards. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cam Newton's compromised shoulder made it more difficult for him to throw downfield, so just like after Greg Olsen left last week, the rookie tight end was a frequent target. He'll be worth a playoff streamer start against the Saints defense that gave up two scores to Cameron Brate today. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 37. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey posts two more TDs]() Source: 1 No Source Carolina Panthers RB [Christian McCaffrey]( rushed 16 times for 63 yards and two touchdowns in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns and he added six catches for 38 yards on seven targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McCaffrey didn't make any big plays to influence the outcome of the game, but he finished two drives and had a third score called back by penalty. He faces a tough matchup against the Saints next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 38. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski surpasses 100-yard mark](=) Source: NFL.com New England Patriots TE [Rob Gronkowski]( caught eight passes for 107 yards and one touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gronkowski looked as good as he has since Week 1. Any teams that are still alive with Gronkowski will likely start him against the Steelers next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 39. [CAR - QB Cam Newton does little in road loss]() Source: 1 No Source Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( completed 26-of-42 passes for 265 yards, no touchdowns and an interception with 23 rushing yards in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Christian McCaffrey got the offensive touchdowns on the ground, and Newton wasn't able to consistently push the ball down the field. He didn't help fantasy teams and hasn't helped the Panthers during their five-game losing streak. He's not an automatic start and maybe not a QB1 against the Saints on Monday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 40. [NE - RB Sony Michel finishes with 57 yards](=) Source: NFL.com New England Patriots RB [Sony Michel]( rushed for 57 yards on 20 carries against the Miami Dolphins in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Michel ran into Tom Brady on one goal line carry that was later vultured by James Develin. He got the volume but didn't take advantage of a great matchup. He's only a flex option at Pittsburgh next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 41. [NE - QB Tom Brady throws for 358 yards](=) Source: NFL.com New England Patriots QB [Tom Brady]( went 27-for-43 for 358 yards and three touchdowns against the Miami Dolphins in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brady came through for fantasy teams and revived the value of Rob Gronkowski, but the lack of a touchdown on the last drive of the game left the Dolphins an opening for the Miami Miracle. Brady is a strong QB1 at Pittsburgh next week. 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