Good morning. Where has the time gone? It feels like just yesterday we were heading into Week 1 without enough shares of Christian McCaffrey.

But hey, at least we aren’t Carolina Panthers GM Scott Fitterer, the guy your league-mates text when they want a star player for cheap. Look at this return on the McCaffrey trade:

• DJ Johnson (a 25-year old rookie edge rusher they drafted 80th. He’s struggled all season.)

• A 2024 5th-round pick

Seriously, that’s it.

The Panthers traded the 2023 2nd as part of the Bryce Young package and gave up the 2023 3rd and 4th to move up for DJ Johnson.

The best RB in the NFL a 3rd and 5th? Collusion.

Good news to start your day: In true Thanksgiving fashion, NFLPA members and teams gave back to their local communities in spades. This article lists the players involved - see who’s there from your favourite team.

TRIVIA

RANKINGS

Tank Dell rises to WR9. Over the last four weeks he’s averaged roughly 11 targets — turning the opportunities into 23.6 PPR points per game.

And that average could be even better; Dell had 82 yards called back for questionable penalties, per Ian Hartitz’s Sheesh Report on Fantasy Life.

Keep an eye on the injury report, as Dell (calf) did not practice Wednesday (but we’re not worried).

Cooper Kupp plummets to WR25. He might still be a little banged up, or it’s possible he hasn’t been a big part of the gameplan — only 4.2% of his targets have come on plays designed for him, down from 23.7% last year, per Matt Harmon.

Either way, he isn’t performing like the Cooper Kupp we’re used to.

Our rest-of-season 0.5 PPR rankings were updated early this morning 👇️ 

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NEWS & NOTES

Jonathan Taylor, NOOO

@RomeovilleKid reported that Jonathan Taylor will undergo thumb surgery for an injury Taylor reportedly “didn't realize” he suffered during the game. Colts HC Shane Steichen said the team is not considering an IR stint for Taylor - implying the star RB should be back by Week 15 or 16.

Twitter Doctors weren’t as optimistic, with @SportMDAnalysis noting the average time missed with similar injuries is five weeks (putting Taylor on track for Week 18).

Of course, it’s Zack Moss SZN. In three games without Taylor, Moss averages 16.4 points - which would rank RB4 across the season. Moss will start against a Titans defense he previously shredded for 32.5 fantasy points (on a career-high 165 yards and 2-TDs). Trey Sermon is his handcuff.

• Aaron Jones (knee) hasn’t practiced since suffering an MCL sprain in Week 11. He missed practice yesterday, suggesting Week 13 is unlikely.

• NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport thinks Kenneth Walker (oblique) won’t play in Week 13 against the Cowboys. Zach Charbonnet had 18 touches in Walker’s absence last week and is a strong RB2 with TD upside.

• Bengals HC Zac Taylor said the team is intent on getting backup RB Chase Brown more involved this weekend. He’s a must-stash in most leagues given the Bengals evaporating playoff chances.

As Adam Levitan wrote, the Taylor injury is a reminder in season-long to roster the backup RBs who are "one injury away" from strong roles. Rico Dowdle, Tyler Allgeier, Kenny Gainwell come to mind.