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Bateman caught two of three targets for 23 yards Sunday against the Steelers.

Bateman, who missed two weeks with an ankle injury, was more involved Sunday than he was in his Week 13 return, and his snap count jumped from 44 to 69. It didn't translate to a major jump in usage though, as he still drew just three targets. His one target that went incomplete was a crucial third down in the red zone that ended a drive and forced Baltimore to settle for a field goal. Bateman's production has fallen off sharply from his career year in 2024 when he had 45 catches for 756 yards and nine touchdowns. Through 11 games, Bateman has 18 catches on 36 targets for 217 yards and two touchdowns. The Ravens offense as a whole has struggled relative to 2024, in large part due to Lamar Jackson being at less than 100 percent in recent weeks.

Hutchinson did not catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 20-10 win over Kansas City in Week 14.

Hutchinson was held to zero catches for the third time in the last five games. He had some moments earlier in the season, but Houston's passing attack now runs through Nico Collins, Dalton Schultz and rookie Jayden Higgins. Hutchinson has 26 receptions on 41 targets for 303 yards and three touchdowns, all of which are career highs for the third-year veteran.

Stover was not targeted in Sunday's 20-10 win over Kansas City in Week 14.

Stover's did get a carry on a 4th-and-1 in the red zone, but the play was wiped out by an offside penalty. Houston settled for a field goal instead. It was the fourth time in the last two games that the Texans used Stover as a runner, but unless he gets used at the goal line, that usage won't provide him with any fantasy appeal.

Noel caught both of his targets for 12 yards and had one carry for one yard in Sunday's 20-10 win over Kansas City in Week 14. He also returned one punt for 21 yards.

Noel's three touches and 25 snaps were the rookie's most since Week 10. It's noteworthy that he had the same number of offensive snaps as veteran Christian Kirk. Per usual, Noel was a bigger factor on special teams, and his 21-yard punt return in the first quarter dug Houston out of a potential hole and led to the team's first score, a Ka'imi Fairbairn field goal.

Kirk caught one of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over Kansas City in Week 14.

Kirk was limited to six or fewer yards for the fourth time in the last five games. Brought in to be a No. 2 wideout, the eight-year veteran has fallen behind rookie Jayden Higgins in terms of playing time and targets. He also had the same number of snaps (25) on Sunday as Houston's other rookie wideout, Jaylin Noel.

Ogunbowale had one carry for five yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-10 win over Kansas City in Week 14.

On his only offensive snap of the game, Ogunbowale weaved his way through an opening and ran over a couple of defenders for the go-ahead touchdown. It was just his second red-zone carry of the season. The opportunity came about because Nick Chubb (ribs) had been earlier removed from the game, and Woody Marks was injured on the previous play. Depending on the health of Marks and Chubb for a Week 15 contest against Arizona, Ogunbowale could be in line for more snaps than usual on offense.

Metcalf was hospitalized with a stomach issue following Sunday's victory over the Ravens, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Metcalf took a hard hit during Sunday's contest, per the report, and he was sent to the hospital "out of an abundance of caution" after "experiencing stomach pains" once he'd boarded the Steelers' team flight. Metcalf wound up staying overnight in Baltimore for observation, but he was cleared to fly back to Pittsburgh on Monday. It's unclear how the injury will affect the wideout's status for a Week 15 matchup with the Dolphins, but he will be afforded an extra day to rest and recover before the Monday nighter.

Sweat recorded two tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Sweat has between one and three tackles in nine games this season but has produced 8.5 sacks overall, including 7.5 since Week 7. His hot pass-rush stretch keeps him a sack-dependent IDP option, with most of his value tied to sacking the opposing quarterback.

Byard recorded seven total tackles in the Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Byard has between four and seven tackles in all but one contest this season, and he remains one of Chicago's most consistent defensive backs. With six interceptions on the year, he continues to profile as a high-floor IDP safety who adds reliable big-play ability.

Gardner-Johnson recorded 10 tackles and one interception in the Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Gardner-Johnson has surpassed six tackles only twice this season and had just eight total tackles over his previous three games before this 10-stop outing. His mix of sporadic tackle volume with 3.0 sacks and his first interception makes him a volatile IDP who offers big-play and spike-week upside.