NFL Player News
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Javon Bullard SAF | GB
Packers' Javon Bullard: Another strong showing
Bullard recorded seven total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 38-10 win over the 49ers.
The rookie defensive back from Georgia tied Quay Walker as the Packers' leading tackler in Sunday's blowout win, playing 98 percent of the team's defensive snaps. Bullard, who's transitioned from playing safety to playing in the slot, has now posted 66 total tackles and one pass defended across his first 11 games in the NFL. He's expected to continue serving as one of Green Bay's top tacklers in Week 13, when the Packers host the Dolphins on Thursday night.
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Raheem Mostert RB | MIA
Dolphins' Raheem Mostert: Barely involved in divisional win
Mostert rushed twice for five yards during Sunday's 34-15 win over New England. He also secured his only target for minus-3 yards.
Mostert now has logged four consecutive games with three or fewer carries. Meanwhile, rookie fourth-round pick Jaylen Wright logged four carries for 25 yards behind starter De'Von Achane, who had 10 carries for 32 yards and scored twice through the air while securing three of four targets for 24 yards. The 32-year-old veteran is a definitive footnote in Miami's offensive scheme, so he carries minimal fantasy value heading into a road matchup against the Packers on Thanksgiving.
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Joshua Karty K | LAR
Rams' Joshua Karty: Misses only field-goal attempt
Karty missed a 47-yard field goal and connected on both of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Eagles.
A troublesome trend has emerged after Karty wasn't particularly close on his lone field-goal attempt, sending it wide right. The rookie kicker has now recorded a missed FG in three straight games, and four in his last six. While it's hard to discount the body of work Karty put in through the first half of the season, his slump may force head coach Sean McVay to seriously consider bringing in competition for the role of Rams' kicker with the team's playoff hopes on life support. Week 13's contest against the Saints will be Karty's next opportunity to bounce back.
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Tanor Bortolini C | IND
Colts' Tanor Bortolini: Dealing with concussion
Bortoloni is in concussion protocol following the Colts' Week 12 loss to the Lions, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
The rookie offensive lineman from Wisconsin has been starting in place of the injured Ryan Kelly (knee), but he developed symptoms of a concussion overnight after Sunday's loss to the Lions. If Bortolini and Kelly are unavailable for the Colts' Week 13 matchup against the Patriots, Danny Pinter is expected to get the nod at center.
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Anthony Walker MLB | MIA
Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Likely missing Week 13
Head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Walker's hamstring issue will likely keep him sidelined for Miami's Week 13 matchup against the Packers on Thursday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
The veteran linebacker played 16 defensive snaps and recorded two total tackles before sustaining a hamstring injury in the Dolphins' Week 12 win over the Patriots. With Walker expected to be held out Thanksgiving Day, Tyrel Dodson will likely start alongside Jordyn Brooks.
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Xavier McKinney SAF | GB
Packers' Xavier McKinney: Nabs another pick in Week 12
McKinney recorded three total tackles (all solo) and defended two passes, including one interception, in Sunday's 38-10 win over the 49ers.
McKinney continues to prove why the Packers made him one of the highest-paid safeties in the NFL, as he nabbed his seventh interception of the season in Week 12, tying Kerby Joseph for the NFL lead. The Alabama product has also played every single defensive snap for Green Bay through 11 games, recording 54 total tackles and defending nine passes. He's expected to continue making plays as one of the league's premier ball hawks when the Packers host the Dolphins on Thursday night.
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Ka'dar Hollman CB | HOU
Texans' Ka'dar Hollman: Tears ACL
Hollman sustained a torn ACL during Sunday's game versus the Titans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Hollman was forced out of Houston's contest in Week 12 early by a knee injury which has now been confirmed to be of the season-ending variety. His absence could result in Jeff Okudah seeing an uptick in snaps as the rest of the season plays out, and Hollman will now work on recovering for a return at some point in the 2025 season.
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Tyler Johnson WR | LAR
Rams' Tyler Johnson: Makes 11-yard catch
Johnson caught his only target for 11 yards during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Eagles.
The veteran's only contribution for the team was a fourth-quarter grab that garnered a first down for the Rams. Johnson and Tutu Atwell were the only receivers to spell starters Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp and Demarcus Robinson, and that role seems unlikely to change even with a tantalizing matchup against an exploitable Saints defense on tap for Week 13.
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Aidan O'Connell QB | LV
Raiders' Aidan O'Connell: Will be designated for return
Coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that O'Connell (thumb) will be designated to return from injured reserve and participate in Tuesday's walk-through, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
The Raiders' hope is that O'Connell will be ready to start Friday's Week 13 game against the Chiefs after Gardner Minshew suffered a season-ending broken collarbone in Sunday's loss to the Broncos. O'Connell broke his thumb in Week 7 after making a pair of starts and appearing in a total of four games to begin the 2024 campaign. With Minshew done for the year, it will be a chance for the Raiders to get another lengthy look at their second-year quarterback.
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Jalen Pitre SAF | HOU
Texans' Jalen Pitre: Suffers partial pectoral tear
Pitre sustained a partially ruptured pectoral during Sunday's game versus the Titans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
It still hasn't been decided whether Pitre will need surgery to repair the muscle, and the results of that evaluation will probably determine how long he'll need to sit out as he recovers. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, he'll likely have to miss multiple games either way, which could mean increased opportunities for Eric Murray and M.J. Stewart.