2023 Fantasy Football Diehards

The Facts: According to multiple reports, the Vikings are activating Jefferson from Injured Reserve today, and he'll play after the bye. Reported by FootballDiehards.com

Diehards Line: That's been the expectation all along -- certainly after he was not up for Monday night's game against the Bears. We'll continue to watch for more, but expect Jefferson to be ready post bye for the Dec. 10 game at Las Vegas. Jefferson injured his right hamstring Oct. 8, and the Vikings opened his window return to practice Nov. 8. The team has slowly ramped up his exertion levels over the past three weeks, but Jefferson has not fully participated in a practice. That will change as Week 14 draws nearer.

The Facts: Taylor, fresh off a 91-yard, two-TD performance in a win over the Bucs, suffered an injured thumb that is requiring further evaluation and puts his status in doubt going forward, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Reported by NFL.com

Diehards Line: Taylor played the entire second half with the injury, sparking the win. If he needs to miss time, Indy will turn to Zack Moss, who has two 100-yard games this season. Stay tuned. We'll follow up as needed.

The Facts: Jefferson will not be activated for Monday's game against the Bears. Reported by NFL.com

Diehards Line: This according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, who noted Jefferson is “very close” to returning from his hamstring injury. Multiple reports beyond Pelissero are suggesting the same. The Vikings have a Week 13 bye and Jefferson is expected to be 100 percent when they take on Las Vegas in Week 14.

The Facts: The Carolina Panthers are firing head coach Frank Reich after a 1-10 start to his first season in Carolina. Panthers special teams coordinator, Chris Tabor, will be the interim head coach for Carolina. Reported by NFL.com

Diehards Line: "I met with Coach Reich this morning and informed him that he will not continue as head coach of the Carolina Panthers," Panthers owner David Tepper said in a statement. "I want to thank Frank for his dedication and service, and we wish him well. Effective immediately, Special Teams Coordinator Chris Tabor will serve as our interim head coach. Senior Assistant Jim Caldwell will be a special advisor to Offensive Coordinator Thomas Brown, who will take over play calling duties. ..." We'll follow up as needed.

The Facts: The post-Burrow portion of 2023 starts today for the Bengals. The franchise quarterback is set for wrist surgery on Monday, sources tell NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Reported by NFL.com

Diehards Line: Rapoport added the expectation is that Burrow will make a full recovery for the 2024 season. Head coach Zac Taylor clarified to reporters on Nov. 20 that Burrow's 2023 season is over, regardless of how far the Bengals potentially advance in the playoffs if they were to qualify.

The Facts: Browns WR Amari Cooper will not return to Sunday's game after suffering a rib injury. Reported by Twitter.com

Diehards Line: Cooper left the game in the second half with the injury and will not return.

The Facts: Following up a previous item, Raiders QB Aiden O'Connell has returned to the game. Reported by Twitter.com

Diehards Line: O'Connell briefly went into the medical tent on Sunday vs the Chiefs, but has returned to the game.

The Facts: Raiders QB Aiden O'Connell was taken to the medical tent on Sunday. Reported by Twitter.com

Diehards Line: We will provide more information as it becomes available.

The Facts: Browns WR Amari Cooper is injured and receiving medical attention. Reported by Twitter.com

Diehards Line: We will provide more information as it becomes available.

The Facts: Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson is down and hurting after getting smoked by Baron Browning, per Tom Pelissero. Reported by Twitter.com

Diehards Line: Backup QB P.J. Walker is coming in at QB for the Browns in Denver.