Who Should I Start? Jalen McMillan or Isaiah Bond

Thursday, December 11, 7:35 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (neck) will make his 2025 season debut in Week 15 on Thursday Night Football versus the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. McMillan was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, but was listed as questionable to play this week. The 24-year-old second-year wideout suffered multiple fractures and ligament damage in his neck in a preseason game in August, but he's finally ready to contribute down the stretch for Tampa. With veteran Mike Evans (collarbone) also back for the first time since breaking his collarbone in Week 7, the Bucs' receiving corps is finally back to full strength for the first time this year. McMillan had a pretty big role in the offense to close out his rookie campaign with Chris Godwin Jr. on the shelf, and he finished with a 37-461-8 line in 13 games. However, in a crowded WR room this year and with limited snaps likely coming in his first game back, McMillan won't be a recommended fantasy play against Atlanta.

Saturday, December 6, 1:20 PM

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond hasn't posted big receiving numbers this season, but he continues to run a decent number of routes. His 53.4% route share is third among Cleveland's wide receivers this season, and he's recorded 14 receptions for 199 yards on 35 targets in 11 games. The rookie wideout is still looking for his first touchdown, and came close to scoring one after hauling in a deep ball from fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders for a 52-yard gain down inside the five in Week 12 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Bond has a favorable matchup on Sunday against a Titans defense that has allowed the sixth-most PPR points per game to opposing wide receivers, however he is still just a very-deep league dart throw for Week 14 in the poor Browns passing attack.