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The Giants are finalizing a trade to acquire star TE Darren Waller from the Raiders.

Related Players: Foster Moreau, Daniel Bellinger

Foster Moreau has filled in admirably for Waller over the years, so this could make him a feasible back-end TE1 if the move goes through and the team re-signs him. Bellinger's fantasy value clearly takes a nosedive.

The Saints are giving their new QB Derek Carr a 4-year deal, source said. With a big QB number coming, they'll make it work with their cap situation.

Carr is a competent (if unexciting) quarterback. He should provide an upgrade over Andy Dalton for the Saints' skill position players, specifically Chris Olave and Michael Thomas, if he returns. He also has developed a nice rapport with Darren Waller over the years, so Juwan Johnson may be able to build off of his breakout season. As for Carr, he has low-end fantasy QB2 value, especially if the Saints continue to give Taysom Hill snaps at quarterback.

As part of the discussions that took place over the last few days, both sides concluded that it was best Raiders QB Derek Carr step away.

Related players: Jarrett Stidham

Carr will not be around for the Raiders final two games, a move that appears to solidify Carr is no longer in the Raiders plans going forward. Reports have come out recently the team will either cut or trade their former starting QB after this season. It was announced earlier today that Stidham would start the finals two games with the Raiders barely alive for a playoff berth.

The Raiders are benching quarterback Derek Carr, per head coach Josh McDaniels. Jarrett Stidham will start the final two games of the season.

Before the official benching today, many were speculating such a move was in the works, and would mean the Raiders move on from Carr in the offseason - so keeping Carr healthy between now and then was vital. This certainly seems like where we're headed after recent meltdowns over the past several games. The Raiders are still mathematically alive for a playoff berth but need to win out and get help. It looks like Stidham will have to be the one to get the Raiders there.

Chris Olave is officially out for Week 16 after missing the full week of practice.

Related Players: Juwan Johnson, Rashid Shaheed, Tre'Quan Smith

With Jarvis Landry also being ruled out, the only pass-catching option with serious fantasy consideration for New Orleans would be tight end Juwan Johnson. Feel confident popping him into the TE slot for Week 16.

Bears ruled out wide receiver Chase Claypool for Sunday’s game against the Eagles.

Related Players: Equanimeous St. Brown, Dante Pettis, Byron Pringle

The state of the Bears wide receiver depth chart is in utter disarray, and none of the above options can be trusted for your playoff matchup.

Saints RB Mark Ingram suffered a slight tear of his MCL in the loss to the Bucs, sources say, knocking him out indefinitely and likely ending his season.

Related players: Alvin Kamara, David Johnson, Dwayne Washington

Rapoport went on to say he’s out 4-6 weeks, but no surgery is needed. With the regular season only being five more weeks and the Saints likely not making it to the playoffs, Ingram almost certainly won't be rushed back to the lineup. No Ingram could mean more touches for Kamara, but again, with the playoffs pretty much out of reach, Johnson and Washington could also see some work.

Josh McDaniels said the Raiders will meet this morning to discuss the status of TE Darren Waller and WR Hunter Renfrow, who are both eligible to come back from injured reserve this week. He sounded concerned about the idea of playing them without the opportunity to practice.

Related players: Foster Moreau

As Reed went on to tweet, it's a short week since they play the Rams on Thursday. Typically, teams just go through walkthrough instead of practice in those situations. The Raiders were off Monday before getting back to work on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sounds like both are ready to go, but the short week will keep them out.

Bears receiver Darnell Mooney is out for the remainder of the season with an ankle injury he suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Jets, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday.

Related Players: Chase Claypool, Dante Pettis, Byron Pringle

Chase Claypool should get the most run with Mooney's absence considering they just made a move for him but the modest target share could be spread around the team's mediocre fantasy options. It's possible rookie Velus Jones gets more run as the season wraps up.