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Patriots WR Jakobi Meyers (concussion) is out for Monday's game against the Cardinals and RB Damien Harris (thigh) is doubtful.

Neither player practiced all week. The offense takes a bit of a hit, especially with Meyers out, but the offense should continue to run through Rhamondre Stevenson Monday. DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne and Nelson Agholor stand to see more opportunities Monday, but none are all that strong of a fantasy option this week against an Arizona team that has been solid against opposing wide receivers, along with having a limited quarterback in Mac Jones. Be cautious with the Patriots' offense, except for Stevenson, who is once again a sure-fire start.

No sign of Jakobi Meyers, Trent Brown, Isaiah Wynn, Damien Harris, and Jalen Mills at today’s Patriots practice. Garrett Gilbert also missing from the practice squad.

Related Players: Rhamondre Stevenson

Rhamondre Stevenson has been crushing in fantasy all season long, but even more so when Harris has missed time. Stevenson's passing game prowess makes him a must-start regardless, but he has an overall RB1 ceiling if Harris is out in Week 14.

The Falcons are looking to the future, making a QB switch to rookie Desmond Ridder as the starter.

Related Players: Marcus Mariotta

With all due respect to veteran Marcus Mariotta, it's about time we get to see what Ridder can do before the season ends. Ridder tested off the charts at the combine, leading all quarterbacks with a 4.52 40-yard dash, 36-inch vertical, and a 10-7 broad jump. Ridder had an impressive preseason, including a 10-for-13, 143-yard performance in Week 2 and a 59-yard day on the ground in Week 1. The Falcons are unlikely to become a pass-first team this season, but Ridder could be fantasy relevant as the playoffs approach.

Browns TE David Njoku (knee) ruled out for Texans game.

Related Players: Harrison Bryant

Njoku's breakout season will hit another speedbump just one week after he found the end zone for the second time in the year. Harrison Bryant is the next man up, but he didn't blowup fantasy scoreboards when Njoku missed time earlier this year, including an all-out goose egg in Week 8. He can be considered a desperation streaming TE who could fall into the end zone against a porous Texans defense.

Patriots’ WR Jakobi Meyers, listed as questionable for tonight’s game due to a shoulder injury, is expected to play vs. the Bills.

Related Players: DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor

Meyers was forced to miss most of Week 12's action with his shoulder injury, but he did return to the game. Parker and Agholor took advantage and delivered decent games of 4-80-0 and 6-65-1, respectively. The Bills' defense is a tough matchup, but Jakobi Meyers should still operate as a WR3 for Week 13.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said TE David Njoku's knee injury is different than the one he missed practice time with last week.

Related players: Harrison Bryant

The tweet went on to say Njoku will work through it this week, and the team was not ruling him out for Sunday vs. Texans. Even if he plays, owners should keep in mind he's dealing with two knee injuries and an ankle injury, so it may not be fair to expect a lot of fantasy production. Owners were likely excited about the prospects of working with QB Deshaun Watson, but those hoping to play him in lineups may want to have a backup plan.

Raiders RB Josh Jacobs hopes [to play] Sunday against the Chargers.

Related players: Zamir White, Ameer Adbullah

Jacobs was dealing with an ankle injury heading into Week 12 before running all over the Seahawks. Now dealing with a calf injury, Jacobs is not expected to practice much, if at all, this week because of the calf strain, Pelissero said in his tweet. Pelissero added Jacobs will get around-the-clock treatment. If he can't go, White and Abdullah would likely split up the workload.

Browns ruled out LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (knee) and TE David Njoku (ankle) for Sunday’s game vs. the Dolphins.

Related Players: Harrison Bryant

Harrison Bryant is technically the replacement receiving tight end, but he only mustered 15 receiving yards in the two weeks prior to the team's Bye. Njoku was having a breakout year before his injury, clocking in as the TE6 through Week 7. If he returns next week he can safely be started as a TE1.

DeVante Parker suffered a knee sprain on the first play in Sunday's win. If he misses time, it'll likely only be one game. Could be back after the Week 10 bye.

Related Players: Jakobi Meyers, Tyquan Thornton, Kendrick Bourne

Regardless of whether or not Parker is in the lineup, the Patriots passing game has a capped ceiling, with Mac Jones keeping most of his targets around the line of scrimmage. His 4.7 aDOT in Week 8 is about as low as you will see in an NFL game. Jakobi Meyers has blossomed into a solid WR2 for fantasy, while Tyquan Thornton could see some increased usage, though likely not enough to consider starting him in lineups.