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The Commanders announced Monday that Brown (groin/knee) has been designated to return from injured reserve.

Brown hasn't played since Week 2 due to groin and knee injuries, though Washington didn't actually place him on IR until mid-October. Once fully healthy, he'll have an opportunity to reclaim his role as the No. 3 receiver behind Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Deebo Samuel, though it's worth noting the former hasn't suited up since Week 8 himself. If Brown is able to hit the ground running at practice, it's possible he could be cleared in time to suit up Sunday versus the Broncos, a contest that will feature Marcus Mariota under center if Jayden Daniels (elbow) remains sidelined.

Davis carried the ball three times for 24 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Eagles.

The 26-year-old filled the No. 2 role in the Dallas backfield but was a distant second to Javonte Williams (101 total yards on 22 touches) in workload. Davis has taken seven carries for 44 yards over the last two weeks since moving ahead of rookie Jaydon Blue on the depth chart -- an impressive 6.3 yards per carry -- but his fantasy utility is extremely limited as long as Williams is healthy.

Cooper recorded four total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 23-6 win over the Vikings.

Cooper has underwhelmed relative to his usual production over the Packers' last three games, totaling just 16 total tackles during that span. Regardless, the Texas A&M product remains one of Green Bay's top defenders, recording 78 stops, including 0.5 sacks, three passes defensed and two forced fumbles over 11 games this season. He's expected to remain one of the team's top tacklers and a viable IDP option in the Week 13 matchup against the Lions on Thursday.

Allen secured three of four targets for 29 yards during Sunday's 34-7 victory against the Buccaneers.

A week removed from being blanked against the Seahawks, Allen helped fill the void left by Tyler Higbee (ankle) going on injured reserve. Colby Parkinson extended his touchdown streak to three games with a second-quarter touchdown grab, but Allen has also shown a nose for the end zone in 2025, notching three touchdowns of his own. Allen hasn't produced more than 37 yards in any contest this season, however, making him a touchdown-dependent fantasy option as the Rams travel to take on the Panthers in Week 13.

McDuffie recorded nine total tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one interception in Sunday's 23-6 win over the Vikings.

With Quay Walker (neck) sidelined for most of the Packers' last two games, McDuffie has seen an expanded role and made the most of it. During that span, he's recorded 20 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one interception, picking off J.J. McCarthy in the fourth quarter of the Week 12 win. If Walker remains out, McDuffie could start alongside Edgerrin Cooper again in the Week 13 matchup against the Lions.

Brosmer will take first-team reps at practice to open Week 13 prep with J.J. McCarthy having been placed in the concussion protocol, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Brosmer will be in a position to start on the road against Seattle on Sunday if McCarthy is not able to fully clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in time to play this weekend. In that scenario, John Wolford would stand to be elevated from the practice squad to operate as Brosmer's backup. The undrafted rookie out of Minnesota has logged four regular-season appearances so far, in which span he's completed five of eight pass attempts for 42 yards.

Whittington secured all three targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 34-7 victory against the Buccaneers.

It was another monster game for Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, who combined for 19 targets and a 12-159-2 receiving line. This left little for the other two wideouts who took the field, as, along with Whittington's three targets, Konata Mumpfield mustered just two targets of his own. Whittington's usage crept up again for the second consecutive week, with the second-year pro out on the field for 34 snaps on offense. Tutu Atwell (hamstring) and Xavier Smith (concussion) could both return for the Week 13 contest against the Panthers, however, which would reduce Whittington's already limited role even further.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that McCarthy has been placed in the concussion protocol due to symptoms that manifested after Sunday's loss to the Packers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

McCarthy's status for Week 13 must now be considered uncertain, as he won't be eligible to retake the field until he's gained full clearance from the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, including from an independent neurologist. O'Connell confirmed that undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will take first-team reps to begin Week 13 preparations, per Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune, and start versus the Seahawks on Sunday if McCarthy is unavailable.

Guyton is dealing with a high-ankle sprain and likely won't be available for Thursday's matchup against the Chiefs, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

The second-year pro from Oklahoma exited the Week 12 win over the Eagles with an ankle injury and is now expected to be sidelined for the Week 13 matchup as well. While Guyton recovers, Nate Thomas is likely to step in and start at left tackle.

Coach Kevin Stefanski named Sanders as the Browns' starting quarterback for next Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Even though Dillon Gabriel cleared concussion protocol Monday, Sanders will get the nod against San Francisco after he helped guide the Browns to a 24-10 win over the Raiders on Sunday. Sanders completed 11 of 20 passes (55 percent) for 209 yards, one touchdown and one interception against Las Vegas, showing some deep-ball touch on a 52-yard shot to Isaiah Bond down to the two-yard line in the process. Sanders' matchup against the Niners will be favorable on paper, as San Francisco is dealing with a boat load of injuries on the defensive side of the ball, but it's fair to question if Sanders has enough of a floor-ceiling combo to warrant consideration for fantasy lineups.