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No. 14 pick Lotulelei signs rookie contract

Panthers agreed to terms with No. 14 overall pick DT Star Lotulelei on a four-year contract.

Bandied about as a potential top-five pick before the draft, Lotulelei tumbled to the Panthers at No. 14, where he fills a massive need. A poor-man's Haloti Ngata, Lotulelei is going to stuff running lanes, but may not rush the quarterback like Ngata has. The Panthers will count on Lotulelei and his 6-foot-2, 311-pound frame to occupy multiple blockers. An absolute workhorse in college — he played nearly every defensive snap as a senior — Lotulelei has the potential to make an impact from day one on an underrated young front seven.

May 22 - 4:26 PM

Aaron Rodgers officially ruled out for Wk 14

Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) has been formally ruled out for Week 14.

It's conceivable that the Packers will determine Rodgers' Weeks 15-17 availability based solely on their Week 14 result. If Matt Flynn "leads" them to a Sunday victory versus Atlanta, they'll bring Rodgers back for the final three games in an effort to make an unlikely playoff push. If they lose to the Falcons, Rodgers could be shut down for the year. Expect coach Mike McCarthy to give another update on Rodgers' health at his Monday day-after presser.

Dec 6 - 1:42 PM

Redskins list TE Jordan Reed as questionable

Jordan Reed (concussion) is listed as questionable for Week 14 against the Chiefs.

The good news is Reed is practicing. The bad news is he had a setback the day before last week's game after being cleared to play, and was shut down for the second straight week. Reed will be a locked-in fantasy TE1 if active against Kansas City. Chiefs-Skins has a 1PM ET start, so we'll know his status early.

Dec 6 - 1:37 PM

Giants list Brandon Jacobs (knee) as doubtful

Brandon Jacobs (knee) is listed as doubtful for Week 14.

Although Jacobs has very little standalone fantasy value, his absence locks in Andre Brown as the Giants' goal-line back. Since returning from short-term I.R. four games ago, Brown is the No. 7 overall fantasy running back, and is a legit RB1 in Sunday's tilt with San Diego. Rotoworld's Pat Daugherty ranks Brown as the No. 9 fantasy back for the first round of the fantasy playoffs. A link to RotoPat's full Week 14 rankings is accessible below.

Source: Rotoworld Week 14 Rankings

Dec 6 - 1:14 PM

Harbaugh: Pitta has chance to play on Sunday

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Friday there's a "reasonable" chance Dennis Pitta (hip surgery) plays in Week 14 against Minnesota.

Although Pitta would be limited and not a Week 14 fantasy option, his role could grow enough for Week 15 start-ability if he played well. With very little running game and a receiver corps largely consisting of deep threats, the Ravens' offense has had no sustaining element this season. When healthy, Pitta can bring that. Tight end-desperate fantasy owners should grab him now.

Source: Matt Vensel on Twitter

Dec 6 - 1:08 PM

Keenum named Texans' Week 15 starting QB

The Texans announced Case Keenum will start in Week 15 against the Colts.

Coach Gary Kubiak said after Thursday night's loss to the Jaguars that Matt Schaub was an "unbelievable pro" and would be considered for the starting job for the rest of the season. Kubiak was then fired Friday morning. The 2-11 Texans are in full-blown evaluation mode, and it makes no sense to give Schaub anymore starts. His time is likely done in Houston, as well. Keenum has struggled mightily in recent weeks. He won't be a recommended fantasy option.

Dec 6 - 12:33 PM

Jason Campbell cleared to start at Foxboro

Jason Campbell (concussion) has been cleared to start Sunday's Week 14 game against the Patriots.

Campbell practiced each of the past two days after being cleared for exercise earlier in the week. Campbell's reinsertion into the lineup is good news for Josh Gordon owners who were dreading a possible Caleb Hanie or Alex Tanney start. Campbell is Rotoworld's No. 26 fantasy QB this week.

Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter

Dec 6 - 12:28 PM

Texans pull the plug and fire HC Gary Kubiak

Texans fired head coach Gary Kubiak.

SI's Peter King was the first to mention Kubiak could be getting the ax on Friday. The Texans started the season 2-0, but they've dropped 11 consecutive games and hold the league's worst record. Kubiak signed an extension last year, and the team got off to an 11-1 start before collapsing down the stretch. That carried over into 2013, and Kubiak's offense showed very little creativity. The team has also dealt with injuries to key players. Kubiak was hired prior to the 2006 season. He amassed a 61-64 record, which includes his 2-2 mark in the playoffs. Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will be the interim head coach.

Source: houstontexans.com

Dec 6 - 12:20 PM

Jones-Drew to undergo MRI on hamstring Friday

Maurice Jones-Drew will undergo an MRI on his injured right hamstring Friday.

Jones-Drew left midway through the fourth quarter after injuring his hammy at the end of a 15-yard catch-and-run. He had his best game of the season Thursday night against Houston, totaling 123 yards on 16 touches. MJD will have ten days to rest up for the Bills, but hamstring injuries are tricky issues for runners. Jordan Todman would handle lead-back duties in Jones-Drew's absence.

Source: Mark Long on Twitter

Dec 6 - 10:01 AM

Andre Johnson has 13-catch night in defeat

Andre Johnson caught 13 passes for 154 yards in Houston's Week 14 loss to Jacksonville.

The 13 catches were a season high for Johnson, who tied Jerry Rice for the most 10-catch, 150-yard performances of all time (10). The big night came even as the Texans were compelled to bench Case Keenum for Matt Schaub midway through the third quarter. Johnson drew a mammoth 21 targets, getting open nearly at will for both quarterbacks. Now with 95 catches for 1,277 yards and five touchdowns, Johnson has been a bright spot in an otherwise lost season in Houston. He'll do battle with Indy's Vontae Davis in Week 15.

Dec 6 - 12:06 AM

Desperate Texans yank Keenum versus Jaguars

Case Keenum was benched midway through the third quarter of Houston's Week 14 game against the Jaguars.

Keenum was yanked for Matt Schaub, who immediately led the Texans on a touchdown drive. Keenum wasn't Matt Flynn-level bad before getting pulled — he was easily out-playing Chad Henne — but was again struggling to recognize the blitz, putting the Texans in multiple 3rd-and-longs. Keenum completed 16-of-29 passes for 159 yards, a touchdown and an interception. His pick was an embarrassingly bad pass on the move near the end of the first half. Had the Patriots blitzed Keenum more in Week 13, it's possible he wouldn't even have seen the field this evening. Now benched twice in four games, Keenum could return to the pine for good in Week 15.

Dec 5 - 10:50 PM

Bears rule out Jay Cutler (ankle) for MNF

Jay Cutler (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 14 against the Cowboys.

Cutler returned to practice on Thursday, but it was with an eye toward potentially returning in Week 15. Coach Marc Trestman "absolutely" expects Cutler to play again this season. As it is, Josh McCown will get the start against the Cowboys' sub-par pass defense, and is locked in as a QB1 for the first week of the fantasy playoffs.

Source: Rich Campbell on Twitter

Dec 5 - 3:41 PM