Who Should I Start? Adam Thielen or Austin Ekeler

Monday, November 25, 3:02 AM

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) returned to action in Week 12 to face the mighty Kansas City Chiefs after he had missed seven consecutive games. Thielen's return was as impactful as one could hope, hauling in three receptions for 57 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs. One of such receptions was a 36-yarder on third-and-short, and another was a 13-yard grab that would set up the game-tying touchdown. Thielen has earned a reputation as a "security blanket" receiver throughout his career, and Sunday was a prime example of that reliability. Heading forward, he could offer great value as a flex option in the Week 13 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Sunday, November 24, 5:42 PM

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) didn't return to Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys. There were only seconds left on the clock. However, the game ended with Ekeler exiting due to a concussion. According to head coach Dan Quinn, the veteran will undergo further testing. But with Brian Robinson Jr. (ankle) and Ekeler both banged up in Week 12, there's a chance both players may miss the Week 13 meeting with the Titans. If so, Jeremy McNichols would likely handle most of the work out of the backfield.