Fantasy Football News

The Cowboys D/ST allowed 24 points while forcing two turnovers and logging four sacks in a 26-24 win over the Buccaneers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: The Dallas defense made things difficult for Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay offense on Sunday night. They recovered a Rachaad White fumble late in the fourth quarter to put a damper on Tampa's late comeback attempt. Dallas will take on the Eagles on the road in Week 17.

Brandon Aubrey made all four of his field-goal attempts and added two extra points in a 26-24 win over the Buccaneers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Aubrey showed off a big leg in the contest, hitting field goals from 58, 49, 58, and 53 yards out in the close win. Aubrey has made 36 of his 42 field-goal attempts this season. He will take on the Eagles on the road in Week 17.

Jake Ferguson caught six of his nine targets for 40 yards in a 26-24 win over the Buccaneers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Ferguson led the team in targets but only averaged 6.7 yards per catch in the close win over Tampa Bay. The veteran tight end has caught 54 passes for 464 yards in 12 games this season but he is still looking for his first touchdown. He will take on the Eagles in Week 17.

KaVontae Turpin caught his lone target for seven yards and added 11 yards on three carries in a 26-24 win over Tampa Bay in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: The explosive receiver did more damage on the ground than through the air in the close win over the Buccaneers. Turpin will now gear up to face off against the Eagles in Week 17.

Jalen Tolbert caught two of three targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in a 26-24 win over the Buccaneers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Tolbert came down with a 10-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter but he left the game later in the first half after injuring his finger. His status will be worth monitoring heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Eagles.

Brandin Cooks caught all three of his targets for 48 yards in a 26-24 win over the Buccaneers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Cooks finished second on the team in receiving in the close win, behind only CeeDee Lamb. The veteran wideout has logged either a touchdown or 34 receiving yards in each of his past four games since returning from injured reserve. He will be a low-end WR4 in Week 17 against the Eagles.

CeeDee Lamb caught seven of his eight targets for 105 yards in a 26-24 win over the Buccaneers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Lamb ripped off gains of 34 and 52 yards in the contest. He appeared to be in pain following the 52-yard grab but returned to the game shortly thereafter. The star receiver has been playing through a shoulder injury but he should be fine to deploy as a WR1 in fantasy against the Eagles in Week 17.

Ezekiel Elliott scored a one-yard touchdown on his lone carry in a 26-24 win over the Buccaneers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Elliott came in to vulture a one-yard score from Rico Dowdle in the second quarter and did not see another touch in the contest. He will not be a recommended fantasy option in Week 17 against the Eagles.

Rico Dowdle carried the ball 13 times for 23 yards and caught all three of his targets for 28 yards in a 26-24 win over the Buccaneers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Dowdle turned in a disappointing outing against the Buccaneers, although he salvaged his evening with a decent showing in the passing game. To make matters worse, Ezekiel Elliott vultured a one-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Dowdle will look to bounce back against the Eagles on the road in Week 17.

Cooper Rush completed 26 of his 35 passes for 292 yards and one touchdown in a 26-24 win over the Buccaneers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Rush led the Cowboys to an impressive win over a tough Bucs team on Sunday night. His lone touchdown pass went to Jalen Tolbert on a 10-yard completion in the first quarter. Rush has been solid since taking over for an injured Dak Prescott, throwing for 1,697 yards, 11 touchdowns, and three interceptions in 11 games. He will face off against the Eagles on the road in Week 17.

The Buccaneers D/ST allowed 26 points and notched one sack in a 26-24 loss to the Cowboys in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Tampa Bay's defense struggled against Cooper Rush and the Cowboys offense on Sunday night. They will look to regroup heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Panthers.

Chase McLaughlin made his lone field-goal attempt and added three extra points in a 26-24 loss to the Cowboys in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: McLaughlin hit a 45-yard field goal in the third quarter. The veteran kicker has made 26 of his 28 field goals and 45 of 47 extra points through 15 games this season. He will kick against the Panthers in Week 17.

Payne Durham caught five of his seven targets for 29 yards in a 26-24 loss to Dallas in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Durham saw an expanded role after Cade Otton (knee) was ruled out of action earlier in the day. Durham turned in his best game as a pro, setting career highs in targets, catches, and yardage. He would presumably be involved in the game plan again in Week 17 against the Panthers if Otton's knee holds him out for another game.

Ryan Miller caught both of his targets for 17 yards and a touchdown in a 26-24 loss to the Cowboys in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Miller found the end zone on a 13-yard catch in the fourth quarter to bring the Bucs to within three points of tying the game. He could be in store for a larger role moving forward as Sterling Shepard injured his hamstring and did not return in the Sunday night contest. Miller will take on the Panthers in Week 17.

Trey Palmer caught two of his four targets for 31 yards in a 26-24 loss to the Cowboys in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Palmer finished fourth on the Buccaneers in receiving yards in the close loss on Sunday night. He hadn't logged a reception since November 24 against the Giants but he could be in store for a larger role with Sterling Shepard leaving Sunday night's game early with a hamstring injury. Palmer will face off against the Panthers in Week 17.

Sterling Shepard caught one of his three targets for 20 yards and added a 14-yard rush in a 26-24 loss to the Cowboys in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Shepard injured his hamstring at the end of his 14-yard rush in the third quarter and was ultimately ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Considering how quickly he was ruled out of Sunday night's game, it looks like he will have an uphill battle to return to the field in time for a Week 17 matchup against the Panthers.

Jalen McMillan caught five of his seven targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in a 26-24 loss to the Cowboys in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: McMillan found the end zone on an 11-yard pass from Baker Mayfield in the second quarter, extending his touchdown streak to three straight games. The rookie wideout has come on strong in December, catching 16 passes for 216 yards and four touchdowns in his past four games. He will be a low-end WR3 in Week 17 against Carolina.

Mike Evans caught five of his eight targets for 69 yards in a 26-24 loss to the Cowboys in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Evans led the Bucs in receiving yards in the close loss. He did most of his damage in the first half of the contest as he had only one 10-yard catch after halftime. Sitting on 57 catches for 818 yards and nine touchdowns in 12 games, Evans will be a locked-in WR1 in fantasy in Week 17 against the Panthers.

Rachaad White carried the ball three times for 10 yards and caught seven of his eight targets for 50 yards in a 26-24 loss to the Cowboys in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: White did plenty of damage in the passing attack, finishing third on the team in receiving. That being said, he lost a costly fumble that short-circuited a comeback attempt with 1:40 left in the fourth quarter. While Bucky Irving has overtaken him as the Buccaneers' primary back, White has stayed involved enough to stay on the radar as an RB3/flex in Week 17 against the Panthers.

Bucky Irving carried the ball 16 times for 68 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 24 yards in a 26-24 loss to the Cowboys in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Irving was limited throughout the week with back/hip injuries but he was able to suit up and easily led the Tampa Bay backfield in touches in the close loss to Dallas. He found the end zone on a two-yard rush in the second quarter, his seventh rushing touchdown of the season. Irving will be a high-end RB2 in Week 17's matchup against the Panthers.