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Bates recorded four tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 27-24 loss against the Jets.

Bates had recorded at least seven tackles in each of the Falcons' three games prior to Sunday's, so his output in Week 13 may have been disappointing for some fantasy managers counting on him for IDP production. He'll be looking to get more involved in a Week 14 matchup versus the run-dependent Seahawks.

Elliss recorded eight tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 27-24 loss against the Jets.

Elliss was on the field for all 63 of the Falcons' defensive snaps in Week 13, and he posted at least six tackles for the sixth time in his last seven games. His per-snap tackle production is down compared to his first two years with Atlanta, but he's still in the IDP conversation heading into a Week 14 tilt versus the Seahawks.

Carter totaled four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Giants' loss to the Patriots on Monday.

Carter was benched for the first quarter after missing a team responsibility during the week, but he ended up having a productive outing once on the field. The rookie first-round pick recorded the first full sack of his career, and he'll look to build on this strong performance following the team's upcoming bye week.

Baker recorded nine tackles (three solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 20-17 loss at Tampa Bay.

With another nice day in the box score in Week 13, Baker has now tallied at least seven tackles in five of his last six games. He's easily on pace for the sixth 100-plus tackle season of his career and projects as a good IDP play in most formats in a Week 14 matchup versus the Rams.

Okereke registered seven tackles (five solo) in the Giants' loss to the Patriots on Monday.

Okereke finished the game tied with Dane Belton for the third most tackles on the team behind Zaire Barnes' 11 (eight solo) and Paulson Adebo's 10 (eight solo). The 29-year-old has now recorded at least six tackles in all but one of his appearances, bringing his season total to 110 (61 solo).

Cross posted six tackles (four solo) during the Colts' 20-16 loss to the Texans on Sunday.

Cross was one of four Colts defenders to play all 76 defensive snaps during Sunday's loss, and he has played every single defensive snap in six of 12 regular-season games. The fourth-year safety is up to 83 total tackles on the year and is within striking distance of eclipsing the tackling century mark for a second consecutive season.

Sweat recorded four tackles (three solo) including 2.0 sacks and a forced fumble during Sunday's 20-17 loss at Tampa Bay.

Sweat's second sack of the afternoon Sunday came at the end of the first quarter, when he slapped down the hands of veteran guard Dan Feeney on his way to Baker Mayfield on third down, forcing a Tampa Bay punt. He's now tied for fourth in the league in sacks (11.0) going into a Week 14 tilt versus the Rams.

Belton logged seven tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Giants' loss versus the Patriots on Monday.

Belton continues to be one of the team's few bright spots on defense, as he's now tallied seven or more tackles in three straight games and eight times total this season. The 2022 fourth-round pick also managed to record his first sack of the campaign during the loss.

Bynum posted six tackles (four solo) and an interception during the Colts' 20-16 loss to the Texans on Sunday.

Bynum picked off an overthrown pass from C.J. Stroud that was intended for Xavier Hutchinson early in the second quarter, which led to a 19-yard touchdown pass from Daniel Jones to Alec Pierce three plays later. It was Bynum's third interception of the season and matches his career high that he set in 2024 as a member of the Vikings. The fifth-year safety has accumulated 54 tackles (30 solo), including 1.0 sacks, six pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through 12 regular-season games.

Davis-Gaither recorded 10 tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 20-17 loss at Tampa Bay.

Despite being on the field for a mere 32 defensive snaps, Davis-Gaither posted double digits in the tackle category for the second time this year in Week 13. He's on pace for the first 100-plus tackle season of his career as Arizona heads into a Week 14 matchup versus the Rams, and he profiles as a viable IDP option for that contest in some formats.