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Ward completed 28 of 42 passes for 256 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Seahawks. He rushed the ball six times for 37 yards and a touchdown.

Ward turned in one of his more complete performances as a rookie, showcasing some playmaking ability while also limiting mistakes. He completed three passes of at least 20 yards -- all to different receivers -- and also threw a one-yard touchdown pass to Chimere Dike on Tennessee's final possession. Ward supplemented that with the first rushing score of his career, and he's now topped 30 rushing yards in consecutive games after failing to do so in his first nine contests. Finally, he avoided negative plays, as this marked his first game without a fumble or interception.

Hill rushed 10 times for 17 yards while failing to complete either of his pass attempts in Sunday's 24-10 loss to Atlanta.

Hill saw his rushing attempts increase for the fourth consecutive contest, but the increased workload did not result in notable fantasy production. The Swiss Army knife does carry appeal in fantasy circles for his unique ability to run, catch or throw in any given game from the shallow tight end position. That said, Hill's inconsistent play this season prevents him from being a dependable starting option against the Dolphins next Sunday.

Carter rushed five times for 28 yards while adding three receptions for 30 yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Jaguars.

Carter finished Sunday's narrow loss as Arizona's leading rusher despite seeing five fewer carries than fill-in starter Bam Knight (10-12-1). The latter cashed in a short rushing score, making Knight the preferred fantasy option when also factoring in his starting role. Trey Benson (knee) and/or Emari Demercado (ankle) could return in Week 13, although nothing has been confirmed on either front, which would push Carter and Knight into smaller roles on offense. For now, Carter is nothing more than a desperation play for those in deeper formats against the Buccaneers next Sunday.

Tuten rushed seven times for 17 yards while failing to catch his only target in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Cardinals.

Tuten was able to shake his injury designation during the practice week, but perhaps the ankle was still affecting him based off Sunday's poor results. Starter Travis Etienne -- who was dealing with a shoulder injury himself -- led Jacksonville's backfield with over 100 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. Tuten was coming off a season-best 15-74-1 rushing line against the Chargers last week, so fantasy managers may want to hold through the rough patches in the event his role continues to expand down the stretch.

Pitts had two receptions on five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints.

Pitts was held to two receptions for the third straight week, quickly negating what felt like an improving start to the campaign. The 2021 first-round pick led the Falcons with five targets in a run-heavy game plan Sunday, but his 40 percent catch rate finished dead last amongst his fellow pass catchers. The loss of starting QB Michael Penix (knee) may have affected Pitts, but it wasn't like he was setting the world on fire with a 49-459-1 receiving line across 11 starts this year. Pitts will always tantalize fantasy managers with his potential, but the production simply isn't catching up to the hype.

Allgeier rushed 12 times for 44 yards and brought in his only target for five yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over New Orleans.

Allgeier received the most carries he has seen in a game since Week 4, but the increased workload did not translate to increased fantasy production. The talented backup had scored thrice over his last two appearances, but he has also been held to five or fewer carries in four out of his last six, highlighting the risk that comes with fantasy managers deploying him in his current role. Allgeier feels like a premium touchdown-dependent asset against the Jets in Week 13 for those in deeper leagues or those looking to replace a player on a bye.

Lockett had four receptions on five targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Browns.

Lockett finished the loss as the Raiders' leading receiver despite finishing fourth in team targets Sunday. The veteran wideout continues to show good chemistry with former and current teammate Geno Smith, averaging 4.3 receptions and 46.3 yards in three games filling in as a starter for Jakobi Meyers after the latter was dealt to Jacksonville at the trade deadline. Lockett is still barely scratching the surface as a deep-league option for next Sunday's tilt against the Chargers.

Tucker was held to three receptions on 10 targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to Cleveland.

Tucker led the Raiders with 10 targets Sunday, but he failed to convert the increased opportunities into production in the box score. The blame can be primarily placed on QB Geno Smith, who airmailed an open Tucker down the field on several occasions in the disappointing loss. The 10 targets represented a new high-water mark for the speedy receiver, as his role has expanded in the three games following the departure of Jakobi Meyers at the trade deadline. There is still enough upside for Tucker in his current role to warrant flex consideration against the Chargers next Sunday.

Meyers hauled in four of six targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 overtime win against Arizona.

Meyers finally hit pay dirt with his first touchdown as a member of the Jaguars since being traded from the Raiders on Nov. 4. It was also the veteran wideout's first touchdown of the season after being held scoreless over his previous nine appearances overall. Meyers has become more comfortable in Jacksonville's offense with each passing week, which should excite fantasy managers with thoughts of a strong run to close out the regular season. The 28-year-old will attempt to build off of this strong performance in a road tilt against Tennessee next Sunday.

Mooney had three receptions on as many targets for 74 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints.

Mooney turned in his best fantasy score this season after breaking off a 49-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach for New Orleans. The big scoring play helps explain the outburst in production on just three targets Sunday. The absence of Drake London (knee) may have helped Mooney as well, but the latter was averaging 7.5 targets/game in Atlanta's last two games (both with London active), so the elevated role did not result in an uptick in targets. London is being considered week-to-week, but Mooney should stick as a deep-league option even if his teammate returns against the Jets next Sunday.