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Gibbens posted six tackles (five solo) during the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday.

Gibbens was on the field for just 29 of 57 defensive snaps (50.9 percent), but his six stops were second most on the Patriots behind Robert Spillane (nine). Gibbens has logged 16 tackles over his last two games and is up to 46 tackles (28 solo) and two pass defenses through 11 regular-season games.

Woodson registered four tackles (three solo) during the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday.

Woodson was on the field for 54 of the Patriots' 57 defensive snaps and finished tied for the fifth most tackles on the team. The rookie fourth-rounder is up to 51 tackles (28 solo), three pass defenses and one fumble recovery through the first 11 regular-season games of his NFL career.

Chaisson posted one tackle and one pass defense during the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday.

Chaisson was cleared to play Thursday after working through an ankle issue during Week 11 prep. He has been limited to one tackle or less in four of his last six games, though he's also logged 4.0 sacks over that span.

Jones posted two tackles during the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday.

Jones was cleared to play after working through an elbow injury leading up to Thursday's game, though he tied a season low in both tackles and defensive snaps (38). The 2022 third-rounder is up to 45 tackles (31 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and nine pass defenses (two interceptions) through 11 regular-season games.

Gonzalez finished Thursday's 27-14 win over the Jets with five solo tackles and a pass defense.

Gonzalez was one of four Patriots players to play every single defensive snap Thursday, and he tied two other teammates for the most solo tackles in the game. The 2023 first-rounder has posted five stops in six of his last seven games and has 43 tackles (33 solo) and seven pass defenses through eight regular-season games.

Hawkins posted five tackles (four solo) during the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday.

Hawkins was nursing a shoulder injury during Week 11 prep, but it didn't seem to bother him Thursday as he played every single defensive snap while finishing tied for the third most tackles on the Patriots. The sixth-year safety has accumulated 43 tackles (32 solo), including 1.5 sacks, two interceptions and one fumble recovery across nine regular-season games.

The Bills are expected to make Coleman a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, according to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz.

Buffalo's decision to elevate Gabe Davis from the practice squad and sign Mecole Hardman to the 53-man roster Saturday were indicators that the team was planning on shaking up its receiver personnel for Week 11, and Coleman looks like he'll be one of the odd men out. According to Schultz, Coleman's impending demotion isn't based on his performance, though the second-year wideout's underwhelming production in recent weeks -- as well as the return of Joshua Palmer from a three-game absence -- probably didn't help his case for retaining a regular role on offense. Since a standout Week 1 outing in which he recorded an 8-112-1 receiving line on 11 targets in a win over the Ravens, Coleman has averaged 3.0 catches, 27.3 yards and 4.8 targets over the Bills' subsequent eight contests.

Jones (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Jones sustained an ankle injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Jordan Phillips and Kenneth Grant are slated for more snaps at defensive tackle for as long as Jones is out of the game.

The Giants have advised Dart (concussion) -- who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers -- to exercise more caution with when and how frequently he scrambles once he returns to the field, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Dart entered concussion protocol shortly after taking a big hit in the third quarter of last Sunday's loss to the Bears, when he fumbled at the end of a seven-yard run. Though he's now been diagnosed with a concussion for the first time in 2025, Dart has been evaluated for concussions on four total occasions since the beginning of the preseason, which has prompted the Giants to be more strident in their request for the quarterback to modify his approach to running. To that end, quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney has been educating Dart with videos of other running quarterbacks, pointing out the difference between being reckless and acting in self-preservation. Ultimately, any change in approach will have to be a conscious choice on the part of Dart, whose aggressiveness as a runner thus far has undoubtedly enhanced his fantasy appeal. Through his first seven starts, Dart has turned in respectable production as a passer (202.2 yards per game, 10:3 TD:INT), but his numbers as a runner (45.3 yards per game, seven scores) have been the major driver of his value. Dart appears to be making good progress through the five-step concussion protocol and could be back in action for Week 12 in Detroit, but if he heeds the advice from the coaching staff and scales back his running, he may not represent as bankable of a fantasy option as he had been prior to suffering the concussion.

The Jaguars plan to continue utilizing Hunter (knee) as their top wide receiver and as a matchup cornerback in 2026, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Before hurting his right knee in an Oct. 30 practice and undergoing season-ending surgery Tuesday to address an isolated ICL injury, Hunter compiled 28 receptions for 298 yards and a touchdown on 45 targets to go with 15 tackles and three passes defensed over the Jaguars' first seven games of his rookie campaign. According to Rapoport, the Jaguars had been preparing for Hunter to handle a heightened role on both sides of the ball in the second half after he delivered his best all-around outing of the season in a loss to the Rams in Week 7, when he excelled in coverage against Davante Adams while finishing with eight catches for 101 yards and a score on offense. Altogether, Hunter played 323 snaps on offense and 158 on defense, and while the ratio may not change in 2026, his overall weekly volume of playing time on both sides of the ball is expected to increase. Because Hunter's knee injury included no damage to other ligaments, he's expected to face a relatively seamless six-month recovery period that should have him back to 100 percent well in advance of training camp.