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The Vibe: The playoff picture is getting messy, and the Bills are looking vulnerable after getting cooked by the Texans' backup QB. Milton braces for a week of "ugly and tough matchups," placing his trust in the strategic mind of the 10-1 Vivian to navigate the weak slate energy.

TNF Recap: The Texans beat the Bills 23-19 in a defensive masterclass. The Houston defense was historic, sacking Josh Allen 8 times—a career first for him—and forcing 3 takeaways. Davis Millsremains undefeated as a starter, while questions swirl in Buffalo after a healthy-scratch Keon Coleman watched his struggling offense from the sidelines.

The News: The injury report remains a brutal gauntlet.

• Major Injuries: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. will have season-ending ACL surgery. Falcons WR Drake London and Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendicitis) are out.

• RB Roulette: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is out. Raiders RB Josh Jacobs is questionable. Jaguars RB Travis Etienne is limited.

• QB Updates: Joe Burrow is active and could start. Jaxson Dart is practicing but Jameis Winstonwill start for the Giants.

• Drama Alert: The Browns have named Shedeur Sanders the starter, setting up a "morbid curiosity" game against the Raiders.

The Game Script: Navigating a week of lopsided matchups and high drama.

• Browns at Raiders (-3.5): The main event for "morbid curiosity." Can Shedeur Sanders prove himself against a vulnerable Raiders team?

• Eagles at Cowboys (+3.5): A high-drama NFC East grudge match in Dallas. Can an emotional Eagles team overcome their offensive woes?

• Pats at Bengals (+8.5): The potential return of Joe Burrow, but without his top weapon Ja'Marr Chase.

• Steelers at Bears (-2.5): Does an injured Aaron Rodgers still own Chicago?

The Depth Chart: Finding value in a tough week.

• WR: Luther Burden (CHI - rising role vs. PIT's slot coverage), Wan'Dale Robinson (NYG - QB-proof target share vs. DET)

• TE: Hunter Henry (NE - consistent targets vs. CIN), Juwan Johnson (NO - vs. ATL's TE-friendly defense)

• QB: Jacoby Brissett (ARI - garbage time king vs. JAX's soft pass D)

• DEF/K: Stream the Browns (vs. LV's swiss cheese O-line) or Packers (vs. struggling MIN). For kickers, target Cairo Santos, Cam Little, or Daniel Carlson.

Lock It In: Our strongest picks for a tough slate are Luther Burden, Jacoby Brissett, and the Browns D/ST.

Tune in for the full breakdown to survive a critical week. Next week's schedule is altered for the holidays, so stay tuned for a special Black Friday episode! And just like Michael Penix Jr.'s season, we are DONE!