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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes undergoes successful surgery; rehab begins immediately Tue Dec 16, 02:17 AM
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes underwent successful surgery to repair his torn left ACL on Monday in Dallas, the team announced. Mahomes, who was injured during the Chiefs' loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, also had a torn LCL repaired during the procedure, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. "Patrick Mahomes successfully underwent surgery in Dallas this evening with Dr. Dan Cooper to repair the tear in his left ACL," the Chiefs statement read. "Mahomes will begin his rehab process immediately."
| Footballguys view: It's rare for a player to have such a major surgery the day after his injury is sustained. Still, as evidenced by Mahomes beginning his rehab immediately, the three-time Super Bowl winner and Super Bowl MVP is determined to be back on the field as soon as he can in the hopes of starting the 2026 season. While the LCL can complicate recovery, it doesn't necessarily extend his rehab longer than nine months or so. That would be the middle of September or right up against the start of the 2026 season. |
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers efficient in win Tue Dec 16, 12:43 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 27 passes for 224 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions against the Miami Dolphins in Week 15.
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Dolphins | Garbage time elevates Tua Tagovailoa Mon Dec 15, 11:14 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa completed 22 of 28 passes for 254 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15.
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Steelers | Week 15 Pittsburgh Steelers inactives Mon Dec 15, 06:53 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared OG Andrus Peat, WR Roman Wilson, DL Brodric Martin, LB T.J. Watt, QB Will Howard and DT Derrick Harmon inactive for Week 15.
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Dolphins | Week 15 Miami Dolphins inactives Mon Dec 15, 06:52 PM
The Miami Dolphins have declared DB A.J. Green III, QB Quinn Ewers, DB Elijah Campbell, WR Tahj Washington, OT Larry Borom and DT Matthew Butler inactive for Week 15.
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Jets | Adrian Martinez back on practice squad Mon Dec 15, 06:29 PM
New York Jets QB Adrian Martinez reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 15, after being on the active roster for the Week 15 game.
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Broncos | Denver returns two players to PS Mon Dec 15, 06:12 PM
Denver Broncos QB Sam Ehlinger and WR Michael Bandy reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 15, after being on the active roster for Week 15.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels to avoid IR Mon Dec 15, 04:15 PM
Updating a previous report, Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) will miss the rest of the season but will not be placed on the Reserve/Injured list because he wants to continue to practice, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
| Footballguys view: Again, Marcus Mariota is expected to start the last three games for Washington, with Daniels focused on heading into the offseason healthy and ready to work on better outcomes in 2026. |
Colts | Philip Rivers to remain starter Mon Dec 15, 02:20 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers will be the starting quarterback for the Colts in Week 16, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
| Footballguys view: While Rivers threw a touchdown against the Seahawks Sunday -- in his first game action in five years, he also threw an interception and only managed to produce 120 passing yards and 6.3 fantasy points on the day. Things should get better as Rivers gets back into game shape, but SI.com's Nick Raducanu believes fantasy investors should be worried about Jonathan Taylor as defenses stack the box even more than they already were. The Colts play the 49erss this week. |
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Cowboys | Dak Prescott goes without a TD in loss Mon Dec 15, 01:44 AM
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott connected on 23 of his 38 passing attempts for 294 yards, no touchdowns, and no interceptions in Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings. Prescott ran once for two yards as well.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy accounts for three TDs in Dallas Mon Dec 15, 12:06 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy completed 15 of 24 passes for 250 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception versus the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15. McCarthy also ran the ball four times for 15 yards and a score.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy was far from perfect, but he made more impactful throws than in any of his previous seven starts. As ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert noted, the Vikings' offense is built on chunk plays in the passing game, something McCarthy had not delivered in volume. But he completed five passes that traveled at least 15 yards in the air Sunday night, including a 58-yard throw to Jordan Addison and a 20-yard touchdown to Jalen Nailor. His 250 passing yards are a career high. The Vikings face the Giants in Week 16. |
Titans | Cam Ward throws pair of touchdowns Sun Dec 14, 11:58 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward completed 18-of-29 passes for 170 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers, and he ran once for two yards.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold goes without touchdown Sun Dec 14, 11:36 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 22-of-36 passes for 271 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts, while adding four rushes for five yards.
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Rams | Matthew Stafford throws for 368 yards Sun Dec 14, 11:32 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 24 of his 38 passes for 368 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in a 41-34 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 15.
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Colts | Philip Rivers throws for 120 yards, TD Sun Dec 14, 11:08 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers completed 18-of-27 passes for 120 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks, and he rushed once for minus-5 yards.
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Lions | Jared Goff sharp in loss Sun Dec 14, 11:07 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff completed 25 of his 41 passes for 338 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15.
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Saints | Tyler Shough throws for 272 yards, TD Sun Dec 14, 10:35 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough completed 24-of-32 passes for 272 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Week 15 against the Carolina Panthers, while running eight times for a team-best 32 yards.
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Packers | Jordan Love struggles in loss Sun Dec 14, 09:38 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love completed 24 of his 40 passes for 276 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions during a 34-26 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 15. He also gained 29 yards on three carries.
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Panthers | Bryce Young throws for 163 yards, TD Sun Dec 14, 09:36 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young completed 15-of-24 passes for 163 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions for Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints, while running seven times for 49 yards.
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Giants | Jaxson Dart tosses two TDs in loss Sun Dec 14, 08:51 PM
New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart completed 20 of his 36 passes for 246 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, and he gained 63 rushing yards on nine carries in a 29-21 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 15. He also briefly left to be evaluated following a hard hit but missed just two plays.
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Texans | C.J. Stroud with three TD strikes Sun Dec 14, 08:47 PM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 22-of-29 passes for 260 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals, and he ran six times for 10 yards.
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Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett throws three TDs Sun Dec 14, 08:08 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett completed 27-of-40 passes for 249 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Week 15 against the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: As CBSSports.com notes, the three TDs -- two to Trey McBride and one to Michael Wilson -- were a season high for the veteran QB, but the success is only surprising because it came against a tough Houston defense. Brissett has tossed multiple scores in eight of the last nine games, posting an impressive 18:6 TD to INT ratio since taking over for Kyler Murray (foot) in Week 6. Brissett will look to establish a new career high in passing TDs on a season in Week 16 against the Falcons. |
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota leads Washington to win Sun Dec 14, 08:08 PM
Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota completed 10 of his 19 passes for 211 yards and a touchdown and rushed 10 times for 43 yards and lost a fumble in a 29-21 win over the New York Giants in Week 15.
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Browns | Three picks for Shedeur Sanders Sun Dec 14, 07:39 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders completed 18-of-35 passes for 177 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in Week 15 against the Chicago Bears, rushing twice for a team-best 24 yards.
Link to story Chiefs | MRI shows torn ACL for Patrick Mahomes Sun Dec 14, 07:19 PM
Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) had an MRI which showed a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee late in the Week 15 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Mahomes and the team are exploring surgical options. QB Gardner Minshew is expected to take over the starting quarterback to finish the season.
| Footballguys view: Now the question is whether Mahomes will be ready for Week 1 next season. The Chiefs don't have any other quarterback under contract for 2026, so we might get a read on their expectations by the moves they make in the offseason. The Chiefs get the Titans next week, so we'll keep Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce in lineups and consider Minshew in 2QB/Superflex leagues. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams throws for two touchdowns Sun Dec 14, 07:01 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams completed 17 of 28 for 242 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in a Week 15 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Link to story Vikings | Week 15 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Dec 14, 07:00 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared LB Chaz Chambliss, OT Christian Darrisaw, DT Elijah Williams, QB John Wolford and OT Walter Rouse inactive for Week 15.
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Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence accounts for six touchdowns Sun Dec 14, 06:29 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence went 20-for-32 for 330 yards and five touchdowns against the New York Jets in Week 15. He also rushed for 51 yards and one touchdown on five carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Lawrence was a golden ticket to the next round of the fantasy playoffs. He became the first player in NFL history to throw for five scores, and run for 50 yards and a score in a game. He has been a fantasy QB1 for the last four games with this performance for the ages. You'll need to have a very compelling option at quarterback to leave Lawrence on your bench when he goes to Denver next week. |
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Patriots | Drake Maye scores twice on ground Sun Dec 14, 05:42 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 14 of 23 for 155 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in a Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He added scoring runs of eight and seven yards in the first half and finished with 43 yards on four carries.
| Footballguys view: Maye was a fantasy success because of two first half rushing scores, but he wasn't able to make plays as a passer once the game tightened up in the second half. The Patriots still have the inside track to win the division, but the Ravens defense is coming on and he won't have a ceiling game for fantasy against them next week unless he improves from this performance. |
Jets | Brady Cook throws one TD, three INTs Sun Dec 14, 05:31 PM
New York Jets QB Brady Cook went 22-for-33 for 176 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. He also rushed for 39 yards on six carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Cook played better than his stats indicate, considering that he was an undrafted rookie free agent back in April. His athleticism was NFL quality and Cook was effective enough as a passer to create some fantasy value in the passing game. He is only a desperation play in 2QB/Superflex leagues against the Saints next week, but the Jets passing game is as viable with Cook as it was with Tyrod Taylor or Justin Fields. |
Chiefs | Gardner Minshew finishes up Week 15 Sun Dec 14, 05:28 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew completed 3-of-5 passes for 22 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers, finishing up after QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) left the game late and did not return.
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Bengals | Joe Burrow throws two INTs Sun Dec 14, 04:53 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow went 25-for-39 for 225 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 15. He also rushed for five yards on two carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Burrow had a miserable afternoon against a defense that he toyed with in 2024 and led eight drives that ended with points two weeks ago. The Ravens got pressure on Burrow all day, and they came up big on multiple fourth down stops. The Bengals postseason hopes are officially over in what has been a frustrating season for him. It was an even more frustrating day for fantasy teams that trusted Burrow. |
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Bills | Josh Allen accounts for three touchdowns Sun Dec 14, 04:34 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen completed 19 of 28 for 193 yards and three touchdowns, and added 48 rush yards on 11 carries in a comeback win Week 15 against the New England Patriots. He had a rush touchdown called back by penalty in the second half.
| Footballguys view: It was another superhero performance by Allen, who overcame a 21-0 first half deficit and led the offense to five straight touchdown drives. It was merely an elite QB1 fantasy performance instead of the week winners we have seen at times this season. Allen will face Myles Garrett at Cleveland next week with an outside shot to catch the Patriots following this win. |
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Chargers | Justin Herbert throws for 210 yards, TD Sun Dec 14, 04:06 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed 19-of-29 passes for 210 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs, while running twice for no yards.
| Footballguys view: Herbert wasn't a great fantasy play, but that was expected. He rallied to make two big throws late in the first half to tighten what was a lopsided game, and he hung in against a relentless Chiefs defense in a physical battle. Herbert will be a consideration a streaming QB1 next week at Dallas with the Chargers making a push to the playoffs. |
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Ravens | Two touchdowns for Lamar Jackson Sun Dec 14, 04:06 PM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson went 8-for-12 for 150 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15. He also rushed for 26 yards on two carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Jackson was hyperefficient and avoided being a bust, but he only threw the ball 12 times. An interception and another possible touchdown glanced off of the hands of Zay Flowers, so there was a better day there for Jackson. Jackson has been out or a disappointment for most of the fantasy season, and he didn't save fantasy teams that overcame that to make the playoffs today. The Ravens, however, still have postseason hopes going into a matchup against the Patriots at home next week. |
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Raiders | Kenny Pickett struggles in Week 15 start Sun Dec 14, 03:58 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kenny Pickett completed 15-of-25 passes for 64 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles, his former team.
| Footballguys view: Pickett had trade value in the eyes of two different teams this year, but that probably won't happen again after this anemic performance. He won't be a coveted free agent in the offseason. |
Eagles | Tanner McKee mops up in Week 15 Sun Dec 14, 03:40 PM
Philadelphia Eagles QB Tanner McKee completed 3-of-3 passes for 33 yards in Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders in mop-up duty, while running once for nine yards.
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Eagles | Jalen Hurts throws three TDs in Week 15 Sun Dec 14, 03:22 PM
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts completed 12-of-15 passes for 175 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders, while running seven times for 39 yards. He was lifted in the fourth quarter with the Eagles well ahead in a lopsided game. QB Tanner McKee came on and finished up for him.
| Footballguys view: Hurts shrugged off his four interception loss on Monday night to make short work of the Raiders in an easy win. He was a strong fantasy play despite only throwing 15 times on an afternoon that also did not see him score a rushing touchdown. He'll be in fantasy playoff lineups next week against the ailing Washington defense. |
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Colts | Week 15 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Dec 14, 03:09 PM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared CB Sauce Gardner, WR Anthony Gould, LB Jaylon Carlies, RB DJ Giddens, S Reuben Lowery III, QB Brett Rypien and TE Will Mallory inactive for Week 15.
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Seahawks | Week 15 Seattle Seahawks inactives Sun Dec 14, 03:08 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have declared TE Robbie Ouzts, DE Connor O'Toole, OT Mason Richman, QB Jalen Milroe, OG Bryce Cabeldue and DE Jared Ivey inactive for Week 15.
Link to story Rams | Week 15 Los Angeles Rams inactives Sun Dec 14, 03:02 PM
The Los Angeles Rams have declared RB Jarquez Hunter, CB Ahkello Witherspoon, S Tanner Ingle, OG Beaux Limmer and QB Stetson Bennett inactive for Week 15.
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Broncos | Week 15 Denver Broncos inactives Sun Dec 14, 02:58 PM
The Denver Broncos have declared DE Que Robinson, S Reese Taylor, DT Jordan Jackson, DE Sai'vion Jones, OT Geron Christian, QB Sam Ehlinger and WR Pat Bryant inactive for Week 15.
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Bengals | Week 15 Cincinnati Bengals inactives Sun Dec 14, 11:59 AM
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared QB Jake Browning, WR Tee Higgins, DT Jordan Jefferson and S PJ Jules inactive for Week 15.
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Giants | Week 15 New York Giants inactives Sun Dec 14, 11:58 AM
The New York Giants have declared LB Kayvon Thibodeaux, QB Russell Wilson, WR Gunner Olszewski, WR Ryan Miller, OT James Hudson, P Jamie Gillan and DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches inactive for Week 15.
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Raiders | Week 15 Las Vegas Raiders inactives Sun Dec 14, 11:53 AM
The Las Vegas Raiders have declared QB Geno Smith, CB Greedy Vance Jr., OG Jordan Meredith, WR Alex Bachman, TE Ian Thomas, DT Leki Fotu and RB Zamir White inactive for Week 15.
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Texans | Week 15 Houston Texans inactives Sun Dec 14, 11:51 AM
The Houston Texans have declared CB Ameer Speed, DE Solomon Byrd, WR Braxton Berrios, C Jarrett Patterson, LB E.J. Speed, QB Graham Mertz and RB Nick Chubb inactive for Week 15.
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Bears | Case Keenum serving as No. 2 QB Sun Dec 14, 11:51 AM
Chicago Bears QB Case Keenum is serving as the team's No. 2 quarterback for Week 15's game against the New York Giants, since QB Tyson Bagent (illness) has been ruled out.
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Bears | Week 15 Chicago Bears inactives Sun Dec 14, 11:50 AM
The Chicago Bears have declared DE Dominique Robinson, RB Travis Homer, DT Jonathan Ford, QB Tyson Bagent, WR Jahdae Walker and LB Ruben Hyppolite II inactive for Week 15.
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Commanders | Week 15 Washington Commanders inactives Sun Dec 14, 11:49 AM
The Washington Commanders have declared QB Jayden Daniels, DE Drake Jackson, OL Trent Scott, CB Jonathan Jones, OT George Fant and RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. inactive for Week 15.
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Ravens | Week 15 Baltimore Ravens inactives Sun Dec 14, 11:45 AM
The Baltimore Ravens have declared DT Aeneas Peebles, CB Keyon Martin, WR Rashod Bateman, QB Cooper Rush and OT Joe Noteboom inactive for Week 15.
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