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  • Time is running out! Grab these deals from Apple, Lego, Bissell, KitchenAid, Solo Stove and more

    Mondays can be a bit of a drag. We totally get you. But hear us out: Cyber Monday isn’t like most Mondays. It’s one of the only times we shopping editors get excited for the start of a week. And if that Turkey Day tryptophan caused you to nap all throughout Black Friday, you’re in luck; you still have a few final hours to shop the motherlode of markdowns over at the Amazon Cyber Monday sale, from giftable goodies to practical home items and everything in between. Many prices have dropped even lower today than ever before, so start clickin’!

    Whether you’re looking to cross items off of your holiday gift list or want to treat yourself (no shame in that), there’s a little something for everyone. We’re seeing lots of all-time low prices on sought-after items, including a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, the Solo Stove Mesa XL and a 4-pack of Apple AirTags.

    Now, as professional deal hunters, we’ll be the first to tell you that not all deals are worth your time or hard-earned money. (We’d argue that most are meh.) To ensure we’re only sharing the most legit discounts on the web with you, our team of shopping editors is hard at work tracking price histories across retailers.


    Popular Amazon deals:

    Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) for $154 (was $249): Lowest price ever

    Orolay Down Jacket for $83 (was $150): Best price in years

    Apple AirTags, 4-Pack for $70 (was $99): Lowest price ever

    Solo Stove Mesa XL for $70 (was $100): Lowest price ever

    Cozsinoor Bed Pillows, Queen, Set of 2 for $30 (was $120): Lowest price ever

    Henckels 15-Piece Knife Set for $118 (was $345): Save over 60%

    TheraGun Prime Massage Gun for $190 (was $299): Lowest price ever

    Allbirds Tree Runners for $69 (was $98): Cheapest ever at Amazon


    In this guide: Trending Cyber Monday deals | Cyber Monday Apple deals | Cyber Monday gifting deals | Cyber Monday tech deals | Cyber Monday home deals | Cyber Monday kitchen deals | Cyber Monday clothing deals | Cyber Monday vacuum deals | Cyber Monday beauty deals


    • Solo Stove Mesa XL

      Save $30 | Lowest price ever

    • Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation)

      Save $100 | Lowest price ever

    • Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station

    • Bissell Little Green Cleaner

    • Cloud Massage Shiatsu Foot Massager with Heat

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    Never lose your luggage, purse, car — anything, really — again. Just toss one of these smart tags inside the item you want to track, and you’ll be alerted of its whereabouts via your phone. 

    The deal on this 4-pack brings each tag down to less than $18 (they typically retail for about $25-$30 a pop). Grab a few for your, er, forgetful family members!

    Save $29 | Lowest price ever

    $70 at Amazon

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    The fact that this top-seller acts as both a blender and food processor is enough to catch our attention — but knowing it just dropped down to its best price ever for Cyber Monday? That puts it over the top.

    With a 72-ounce blending pitcher and 64-ounce food processor bowl, you’ll be able to whip up frozen margaritas and salsa for a crowd. The 1800-watt motor also makes pulverizing everything from ice to frozen fruit a piece of cake.

    $250 at Amazon

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    There are a few different versions of the tool, and the others occasionally go on sale, but this is the first time we’ve ever seen the price drop on this particular model — it’s even less than it was for Black Friday. The Airwrap comes in a nine-piece set, including the base tool, along with multiple barrels and brushes.

    One of the best perks of this doodad is that it lets you style your hair while it’s damp, cutting your primping time down significantly. It comes with a range of brushes and barrels for curling, straightening, volumizing and smoothing hair, so it can bend to all of your styling whims. For a deep dive into how well this works, check out our review of the handy gizmo.

    Save $110 | Lowest price ever

    $490 at Amazon

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    All-time low price alert! There’s a reason folks are gaga for the latest model of these top-rated earbuds — many reasons, in fact. For starters, they offer rich, crisp sound and superior noise cancellation, allowing you to enjoy music, podcasts, audiobooks and more without outside commotion getting in the way. This model lets you control the volume simply by swiping the stem, and you’ll receive four pairs of silicone tips in different sizes for customized comfort.

    Our tech editor named these “best wireless earbuds overall,” saying, “What you get here is even better ANC, a bump in battery life, extra-small ear tips for users with smaller ears and an adaptive-audio mode that adjusts noise-cancellation and transparency modes based on the sounds around you. Meanwhile, Apple’s charging case now has a speaker (for use with Find My) and a USB-C port in place of Lightning (the better to match with the USB-C iPhone 15).”

    Save $95 | All-time low | Editor-approved

    $154 at Amazon

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    If you’ve been waiting for an Apple Watch to go on sale, this deal has your name written all over it. The 2023-released SE has everything you need, from trackers for your heart rate and steps to crash detection. This is the most affordable it’s been.

    Save $100 | Lowest price ever

    $149 at Amazon

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    This ridiculously cool puzzle cube has 36 magnets and can be configured into over 70 different shapes for hours of entertainment. It comes in 18 bright patterns and is currently on sale for as low as we’ve ever seen it. 

    Save $7 | Lowest price ever

    $18 at Amazon

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    If someone you know is curious to do some digging about their roots, this popular kit can help them hone in on their family’s geographic origins — all with a simple saliva sample. They might even be able to discover and connect with relatives they never knew they had. 

    Oh, and this is as low a price as we’ve ever seen.

    Save $80 | Lowest price ever

    $39 at Amazon

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    What could be better than wrapping up the day with a luxurious foot massage while you binge your favorite shows? This top-seller has five intensity modes and four programs so you (or your recipient) can enjoy a custom relaxation sesh, complete with heat. 

    With the on-page coupon and Yahoo’s exclusive code 20UF9MT6, you’re getting it for an all-time low. 

    $70 at Amazon

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    Give this heavenly gadget as a holiday gift, and you’ll immediately become the recipient’s favorite person on the planet. They’ll feel the kinks in their muscles melt away, thanks to this massager’s five speeds and four foam attachments, which can be used to target different parts of the body. 

    This brand is practically synonymous with massage guns at this point, and while it doesn’t often go on sale, this discount brings the price down to about as low as it’s ever been. 

    Save $109 | Lowest price ever

    $190 at Amazon

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    It’s always smart to be prepared in case of an emergency, and the fact that this No. 1 bestseller has been purchased over 20,000 times in the past month alone speaks to its effectiveness. Should your power go out, it’ll be able to juice up multiple appliances, and it also functions as a speaker and projector! Whether you bring it camping or use it at home, it should still be kickin’ in about a decade.

    Snag it for what our price trackers say is one of its best prices ever.

    $399 at Amazon

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    Never fight with your family members over power outlets again. This electrifying gadget boasts five AC outlets and four USB ports, enough for everyone to charge their devices all at once. Oh, and this top seller is so much sleeker than having a power strip on your floor.

    No, it’s not the most massive discount, but we’ve yet to see it on sale for less. Makes a cool stocking stuffer!

    Save $3 with Prime | Lowest price ever

    $10 at Amazon

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    Ready to upgrade your listening experience? These wildly popular earbuds are down to their lowest price ever, so grab a pair for you and another for the audiophile on your list.

    Equipped with features like active noise canceling and transparency modes, you’ll be able to choose how much of the outside world you’d like to tune out while enjoying playlists and audiobooks. Plus, these babies are sweat- and water-resistant, meaning you can take ’em to the gym, and you’ll be treated to up to 24 hours of listening time via the charging case.

    Save $71 | Lowest price ever

    $79 at Amazon

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    Record-low price right here! The Fire TV Stick is a great way to add smart functions to a “dumb” TV. It also works if you have a smart TV and you just don’t like the interface.

    It’s a wild 55% off right now for a limited time.

    Save $22 | Lowest price ever

    $18 at Amazon

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    At 40 inches, this highly rated (and reasonably priced) telly is the one Goldilocks would likely opt for; not too big, not too small, just right. High-def resolution and Dolby Digital Audio help enhance the viewing experience with clear picture and sound, and you’ll have easy access to all of your favorite streaming platforms in one place.

    At just $150, this price matches the TV’s all-time low, so act fast!

    Save $100 | Lowest price ever

    $150 at Amazon

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    Got pets? You’ll want this iconic accessory in your cart. It removes hair and fur from your upholstery and clothing without any of that sticky tape so you can keep using it until the cows come home. 

    This is one of the best prices we’ve seen in years, and it’ll save you money on paper refills. 

    $12 at Amazon

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    Cozy backyard bonfires are more attainable than you might think, thanks to this portable fire pit. At just 7 inches across, 8.6 inches high and 2.3 pounds, this model is perfect for smaller outdoor spaces or packing up and bringing on the go.

    This 30% discount drops the price to as low as it’s ever been, so if you’ve been eyeing one of these bad boys, now’s the time.

    Save $30 | Lowest price ever

    $70 at Amazon

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    Yard in need of some heavy-duty pruning? This small but mighty chainsaw is powerful enough to take down tree branches, yet weighs under 2.5 pounds. Plus, this top-seller is cordless for even more convenience, and the on-page coupon brings it down to within a few dollars of its best price yet. 

    One Yahoo editor gave it a try, saying, “While testing the Saker, I first noticed that it was very easy to hold in one hand. I also appreciated the safety features, including a safety lock that must be pressed before the saw activates. This gave me some comfort that it wouldn’t just ‘go off’ if I squeezed it too tight while walking between locations. It’s also easier to use than something like pruning shears, which can be heavy and unwieldy and take much longer to get the same job done.”

    Check out our full Saker Mini Chainsaw review for more.

    $32 at Amazon

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    These popular fabric-softening balls can be reused for over a thousand laundry loads. They’re made entirely of wool, and not only will they make your washables plush, they’ll shorten the drying time in the process. What’s more, they’ll save you tons of money on not-so-eco-friendly dryer sheets. 

    Consider them our favorite laundry hack — and at less than two bucks apiece, you’re getting these No. 1 bestsellers for one of their best prices of the year. 

    $10 at Amazon

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    Whether you’re due for some new headrests yourself or want to spiffy up your guest room before the holidays, you’d be wise to snag this popular pair while it’s 75% off.

    Filled with a lofty down alternative stuffing, these plush pillows are moisture-wicking and promote airflow for a more comfortable slumber. They’re also machine washable and on sale for as low as they’ve ever been.

    $30 at Amazon

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    Whether you’re stowing away shorts and sundresses in the winter or puffer coats and comforters in the summer, these roomy storage bags will keep everything organized from season to season. Each one has an impressive 60-liter capacity, along with see-through front panels so you won’t forget what you stashed in them. At nearly 60% off, it’s a great time to buy.

    Check out our full Fab Totes Clothes Storage Bags review for more. 

    Save $25 with coupon | Editor-approved

    $17 at Amazon

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    Enjoying a warm breakfast on a busy morning has never been so easy, thanks to this contraption that’ll make a bacon, egg and cheese (or two) without you having to wait at the drive-through. Just fill each tray with your bread, eggs, cheese and any toppings you’d like, and it’ll cook everything so that it’s nice and melty by the time you’ve gotten dressed. 

    It doesn’t go on sale often, so add it to your cart while it’s down to one of its best prices of 2024. 

    $36 at Amazon

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    Henckels has been crafting knives for over a century, so the brand knows a thing or two about what makes a quality set. This bestselling set comes with just about every type of blade a home cook could need: a 3-inch paring knife, a 5-inch serrated utility knife, a 7-inch santoku knife, an 8-inch chef’s knife and an 8-inch bread knife. Also included: six 4.5-inch steak knives, a professional honing steel, kitchen shears and a hardwood knife block. Whew! 

    This collection is majorly marked down from its list price of $345, though we’ve never actually seen it shoot that high. Still this deal beats the typical $150 we’ve seen it going for of late.

    Check out our roundup of the best knives and knife sets for more.

    $118 at Amazon

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    Dodell-Feder named this the “best Keurig coffee maker” out of all of the models she tested, calling it “a reliable Keurig that delivers everything you’d want from a single-cup coffee maker and more.”

    She adds, “It makes four cup sizes (8, 10 and 12 ounces, and a 2-ounce shot), the buttons are clear and intuitive and it offers an ‘over ice’ option that automatically adjusts brew temperature for less-watery iced coffee. Plus, it comes with a bonus for anyone who likes lattes, cappuccinos and other espresso-style drinks: an excellent standalone milk frother.”

    It’s only dipped lower than it’s current price by a few dollars, and doesn’t often go on sale, so you’ll want to grab it while it’s nearly 30% off.

    Save $40 | Editor-approved

    $100 at Amazon

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    We have entered holiday baking season, and at 4.5 quarts, this top-seller can hold enough dough to make up to eight dozen cookies at a time (though it won’t take up much room in your kitchen). This is the brand I (Britt) use in my own home kitchen, and it comes with a beater, dough hook and whisk attachments for making practically any baked good under the sun. 

    It’ll give your arms a break by doing all of the mixing, and you can let it run while you prep other ingredients. This is as low as it’s been since April, so scoop it up ahead of the holidays!

    Save $80 | Editor-approved

    $250 at Amazon

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    Ready to swap your stained food storage containers for a spiffy new set? This No. 1 bestselling pack comes with three containers and lids, as well as drop-in trays that allow you to separate foods within the same bin. Pretty cool, huh?

    Also cool: The fact that this trio is down to the best price we’ve seen all year.

    $26 at Amazon

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    Want to really up your at-home java game? You’ll feel like you have a personal cafe right in your kitchen, thanks to this machine’s 16 precision grind settings, and the digital temperature control helps ensure your latte comes out just right. There’s also a steam wand for foaming milk, and the whole process, from grinding to brewing espresso, takes under a minute.

    At $200 off, this No. 1 bestseller is on sale for its best price of 2024.

    $550 at Amazon

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    When Oprah says she likes something, we know it’s gonna be good — so it’s no surprise that this No. 1 bestselling jacket (aka “The Amazon Coat”) has acquired a massive fan base.

    It graced the media queen’s Favorite Things list in 2019 and features a fleece-lined hood, cozy down filling and about a zillion pockets for storing small essentials. It’s also much more chic than many puffer coats, and at 45% off, it’s down to its best price in years.

    $83 at Amazon

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    Sure, it’s insulated with an eco-friendly filling, but the real stars of the show are the carbon fiber heating elements sandwiched inside of its wind- and water-resistant shell. These create four heating zones — in the left and right front areas, the upper back and the collar — that evenly spread warmth throughout the vest. Even celebs like Reba McEntire are big fans.

    This is as low as it’s been all year — you’re saving nearly 40% with this deal. 

    Save $65 | Lowest price all year

    $105 at Amazon

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    Ready to treat your feet? These cushy kicks from Ina Garten’s favorite brand are ready to take you wherever you need to go, and comfortably to boot. Their flexible, breathable uppers are made of lightweight tree fiber, and the springy sugarcane midsoles will put a little pep in your step.

    It’s not every day these sneaks go on sale, and this is close to as low as we’ve ever seen them.

    $69 at Amazon

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    Even if you don’t need to bust out a winter jacket juuust yet, you’ll need a stylish layering piece to keep you warm in the meantime. This lovely “coatigan” (no, we didn’t make that up!) is easy to throw on over any outfit and will keep you toasty without being too heavy.

    At over 50% off, this No. 1 bestseller is down to the lowest price we’ve seen.

    Save $36 | Lowest price ever

    $34 at Amazon

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    Bundle up with this classic sweatshirt that has a fleecy interior and pockets for storing small essentials or warming up your hands. At 60% off, this is as low as we’ve ever seen it, so snag a few while multiple colors are on sale (prices vary).

    Save $35 | Lowest price ever

    $15 at Amazon

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    This small-but-mighty sucker, a viral fave for a while now, targets unsightly spots, minimizes odors and more on both carpets and upholstery in a perfectly portable way. At under 10 pounds, it’s on the lighter side for a deep cleaner, and it’s versatile enough to use on furniture — even car interiors. Plus, the 15-foot cord is long enough to keep you from having to find a new outlet every five minutes.

    This set comes with the Little Green, a 3-inch tough stain tool, a HydroRinse self-cleaning hose tool, a spraying crevice tool, a trial size 8-ounce Spot and Stain with Febreze formula and a one-year limited warranty. You can snag it for nearly 35% off, which is just about as low as it usually goes on sale for.

    Check out our full Bissell Little Green review for more.

    $81 at Amazon

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    Spare your friends from sitting in a car covered in fast food crumbs the next time you give them a ride. With this No. 1 bestselling car vac, you’ll be able to keep your interior looking like new, and its 16-foot cord means it’ll easily reach the trunk. It includes three attachments for getting into all sorts of spaces and weighs under 2.5 pounds. 

    Snag it for a rare 46% off using our exclusive code 5Thisworx5. Check out our full ThisWorx Car Vacuum review for more. 

    Save $17 with code

    $20 at Amazon

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    A top-selling Roomba that’s nearly 40% off — its all-time lowest price? We’ll take two! This gizmo will zap up all of that dust and debris on your floor while you relax on the sofa — nothing wrong with that. It runs for up to 120 minutes before heading back to its charging dock, and you can even schedule cleanings via the app.

    Check out our roundup of the best robot vacuums for more.

    Save $101 | Lowest price ever

    $149 at Amazon

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    Don’t be fooled by the unassuming tube: This is among the most-loved lipsticks of all time. It’s moisturizing, universally-flattering and would make an incredible gift. Act fast: This iconic beauty staple always sells out, and it’s on rare sale.

    $18 at Amazon

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    If you’re on social media, you may have seen this viral yellow tub in many a skin care video. Formulated with cupuaçu butter, açaí oil and coconut oil, as well as caffeine-packed guaraná, it delivers essential hydration while helping smooth skin and making it feel firmer. It also smells divine, with aromas of vanilla, salted caramel and pistachio. 

    This top-seller rarely goes on sale, and our price trackers tell us this is as low as it’s been in years. 

    Save $10 | Lowest price in years

    $38 at Amazon

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    One reason Martha Stewart looks incredible at 83? Decades of facials at Mario Badescu’s skin care salon. In fact, her facialist shared the star’s go-tos, and one major step in her routine is this very mask. Stewart’s facialist, Carmela Barabas, shared why she trusts this product on the icon’s near-perfect skin with Vogue UK: “[It] restores skin texture and skin elasticity.” It contains ingredients like collagen and kaolin clay to help draw out oil and impurities from pores for smoother, more youthful-looking skin. 

    All that for just $12 (a rare 40% off)? We’ll take three tubs!

    $12 at Amazon

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    Keep those pearly whites, well, pearly and white with this top-selling electric toothbrush. It provides 40,000 vibrations per minute to kick plaque to the curb, and you’ll get eight brush heads included — enough to last two and a half years!

    This discount brings the price to about as low as it gets. Be sure to check out our roundup of the best electric toothbrushes — where it was named the best overall pick — for more. 

    $30 at Amazon

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    If your less-than-glowing chompers could use some restoration, the folks at Crest say these bestselling strips can make teeth up to 20 shades whiter in just 22 days (that’s almost one shade per day!).

    According to the brand, you’re guaranteed to have a noticeably whiter smile, and with this kit, you’ll get some bonus express treatments for same-day results. This sale drops the price to as low as we’ve seen it in years. Now that’s something to say “cheese!” about.

    Save $18 | Lowest price this year

    $28 at Amazon

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    Under-eye area in need of a little boost? Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards has been seen wearing these eye masks, saying they help with “puffiness and lines” in an unsponsored Instagram story.

    This 64% discount drops them to their lowest price yet.

    Save $22 | Lowest price ever

    $53 at Amazon

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    In case the idea of applying a snail secretion to your skin has never crossed your mind, take it from a slew of Amazon shoppers — it’s effective! This bestselling serum was purchased by over 100,000 people in the past month alone, thanks to its lightweight, refreshing feel and hydrating, rejuvenating effects. Snail mucin not only helps boost collagen and elastin for a firmer look and feel, but it can also gently exfoliate for a smoother texture while also soothing the skin. Reviewers reported noticing everything from a brighter complexion to a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and dark spots.

    At nearly 50% off, this is the lowest it’s been since September. Check out our Beauty Editor’s full CosRx review for more.

    $13 at Amazon

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    The iconic Waterpik allows you to feel the sparkle every day, thanks to its pressurized water-flossing technology. It’s loved by dentists and shoppers (more than 110,000 at Amazon!). The professional-grade flosser promises to get your teeth clean and gums flossed — even those hard-to-reach back teeth. 

    Best of all? This No. 1 bestseller is on sale for a rare 50% off.

    $50 at Amazon

    If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

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    • iRobot Roomba Vac Robot Vacuum ($149, originally $250): Let your floors clean themselves with this smart, hassle-free vacuum that turns chores into a thing of the past. With its 3-stage cleaning system, the Roomba Q0120 tackles dust, dirt, and pet hair on carpets and hard floors. Its smart navigation ensures it cleans in neat rows, avoids obstacles, and even slides under furniture to grab hidden debris. Controlled by the iRobot Home App or Alexa, it’s easy to set schedules or check where it’s cleaned. And when the battery runs low? It recharges itself!

    • Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition ($155, originally $200): Meet the ultimate escape hatch for book lovers. This metallic black Kindle is sleek and smart, with an auto-adjusting front light that’s easy on the eyes, a glare-free display perfect for bright days or late-night reads, and wireless charging for hassle-free power-ups. With a whopping 32GB of storage and weeks of battery life, it’s built for marathon reading sessions. Waterproof and distraction-free, it’s your portable library, now at 23% off. Why just carry a book when you can carry a million?

    • SwissGear Sion Softside Expandable Luggage, 21-Inch Carry-On ($75, originally $120): Travel with ease and style using this durable carry-on luggage. Designed with 360-degree spinner wheels and a locking retractable handle, it glides smoothly through airports and narrow aisles. The expandable design offers extra packing space, while multiple compartments, including a zippered wet bag and mesh lid pocket, keep your belongings organized. Made from scuff-resistant polyester with reinforced handles, this luggage is built to last. Available now for $75—an impressive 38% off the original price!

    • Waterpik Cordless Advanced 2.0 Water Flosser ($59, originally $100): Upgrade your dental care routine with this ADA-accepted cordless water flosser. Featuring a 360-degree rotating tip, three pressure settings, and a 7oz removable reservoir, it effectively removes up to 99.9% of plaque for healthier gums and teeth. Perfect for travel, it includes a microfiber bag, tip storage case, and a USB magnetic charger for convenience. Waterproof and rechargeable, it’s designed for easy use at home or on the go. Get yours now for 41% off the original price!

    • GAP Women’s Logo Hoodie ($21, originally $50): Stay cozy and stylish with this classic logo hoodie from GAP. Featuring the iconic embroidered logo on the chest, it’s made with soft fleece for ultimate comfort. The kanga pockets keep your hands warm and essentials secure, while the full zipper allows for easy layering and temperature adjustment. Perfect for everyday wear, this hoodie is available for just $21, a fantastic 58% off the original price!

    • Lego Disney Advent Calendar 2024 for Kids ($20, originally $45): Packed with 24 days of surprises, this 253-piece set includes mini builds, festive accessories, and beloved characters like Elsa, Moana, Ariel, and Mirabel. Kids can create scenes with Snowgie, Pua, and Sven, or build imaginative activities like Elsa’s ice palace and Moana’s boat. The box even transforms into a game board for family fun! Perfect for kids aged 5 and up, this advent calendar is sure to be a standout gift at school and home, now available at 56% off. For even more unique gift ideas, check out this curated list to find something for everyone on your list!

    • Baebody Eye Gel 1.7 fl oz ($19, originally $35): Revitalize tired eyes with this lightweight, hydrating eye gel designed to target dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines. Packed with a powerful peptide complex and soothing cucumber extract, it boosts collagen production while providing instant depuffing and deep hydration. Dermatologist-tested and safe for all skin types, it comes in a hygienic pump dispenser for easy, mess-free application. Elevate your skincare routine with this anti-aging essential for just $19—46% off!

    • Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strips ($30, originally $50): Brighten your smile without the sensitivity with Lumineux’s peroxide-free whitening strips. Made with natural ingredients like Dead Sea salt, coconut oil, and lemon peel oil, these strips gently lift stains while keeping your enamel safe. Clinically proven and microbiome-friendly, they’re designed to protect your oral health while delivering noticeable results. With 21 treatments included, it’s an easy and effective way to whiten your teeth at home. Get yours for 40% off the original price this Cyber Monday!

    • Waterpik Cordless Advanced 2.0 Water Flosser ($59, originally $100): Upgrade your dental care routine with this ADA-accepted cordless water flosser. Featuring a 360-degree rotating tip, three pressure settings, and a 7oz removable reservoir, it effectively removes up to 99.9% of plaque for healthier gums and teeth. Perfect for travel, it includes a microfiber bag, tip storage case, and a USB magnetic charger for convenience. Waterproof and rechargeable, it’s designed for easy use at home or on the go. Get yours now for 41% off the original price!

    • Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects ($28, originally $46): Achieve a dazzling smile with these professional-grade whitening strips. Offering 20 levels of whitening, they deliver results comparable to a $400 dental treatment, all from the comfort of home. Crest’s enamel-safe formula uses the same ingredients trusted by dentists, while Advanced Seal Technology ensures a no-slip fit so you can talk and even drink water during treatments. The kit includes 40 strips for 20 full treatments, plus two bonus 1-hour express treatments. Brighten your smile now for just $28, a fantastic 39% off!

    • Pura D’Or Anti-Thinning Biotin Shampoo & Conditioner Set (32oz, $34, originally $60): Strengthen and thicken your hair with this clinically tested shampoo and conditioner duo, now 43% off for Cyber Monday. Featuring 17 DHT blockers and organic ingredients like biotin, argan oil, and tea tree oil, it helps reduce breakage and improve the appearance of thinning hair. Perfect for both men and women, this sulfate- and paraben-free set is a must-have for healthier, fuller locks.

    • Mighty Patch Nose Strips (10 Count, $13, originally $17): Clear your pores and absorb acne gunk overnight with these dermatologist-approved hydrocolloid nose patches. Designed to reduce pimples, oil, and blackheads in just 6-8 hours, these strips are perfect for all skin types. Watch them turn white as they work their magic. It’s oddly satisfying!

    • Embryolisse Daily Moisturizer ($20, originally $29): This French skincare favorite is a 3-in-1 multitasker, working as a moisturizer, primer, and makeup remover. Infused with shea butter and aloe vera, it hydrates and soothes all skin types. At 30% off for Cyber Monday, the 2.54 oz size is just $20. Don’t miss out on this cult classic!

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  • Is Aaron Judge the best pure home run hitter of all time?

    Remember Aaron Judge? The guy who hit 58 home runs? Had the highest single-season WAR for a New York Yankees player since 1957? Had a 50-game stretch in which he hit .403 with 26 home runs? With the Most Valuable Player Award being announced today, here’s a reminder that Judge had a season for the ages and that he will win the American League award for the second time.

    While the lasting memory of his season will be his struggles in October, when he hit .184 with three home runs in 14 games, Judge had an amazing regular season — and that’s all that counts in MVP voting. He hit .322/.458/.701 with 58 home runs and 144 RBIs. For the second time in three years, Judge topped 10 WAR and advanced metrics point to the historic nature of his 2024 performance: the highest adjusted OPS ever for a right-handed batter, the highest adjusted OPS ever for a center fielder, the highest adjusted runs created for any hitter besides Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams and Barry Bonds.

    With his third career 50-homer season, Judge became only the fifth player to do that at least three times, joining Ruth and three others whose numbers now exist in a cloud of suspicion (Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Alex Rodriguez).

    It’s this fact that raises a fun question as we await the MVP announcement: Is Judge the greatest pure home run hitter of all time? Let’s put his numbers into perspective and compare him to some of baseball’s greatest sluggers.


    The case for Aaron Judge

    Judge doesn’t hold the single-season record for home runs and he’s 447 homers behind Bonds’ career mark (Judge would have to average 50 per season for the next nine years to pass Bonds, so he’s unlikely to get there). Judge hit 52 home runs as a rookie in 2017, but he was already 25 years old. He has sat out significant time because of injuries in 2018 (50 games), 2019 (60 games) and 2023 (56 games) and had another season mostly wiped out by COVID-19. But when he plays, nobody hits home runs as often as Judge.

    Here’s the rate of home runs per 162 games for Judge compared to the top-five home run hitters of all time:

    Judge: 51
    Bonds: 41
    Henry Aaron: 37
    Ruth: 46
    Albert Pujols: 37
    Rodriguez: 41

    Only McGwire, 11th on the all-time home run list, is in the same vicinity: He averaged 50 home runs per 162 games played.

    Judge has done this against the best pitching the sport has ever seen: high-velocity fastballs, unhittable sweepers, splitters and splinkers. He also has to face a greater number of pitchers throughout a season — and doesn’t benefit from facing a starting pitcher a third or fourth time in a game as often. Consider:

    Ruth in 1927 (60 HRs): 64 different pitchers faced
    Aaron in 1957 (44 HRs): 89
    McGwire in 1998 (70 HRs): 201
    Bonds in 2001 (73 HRs): 205
    Judge in 2024 (58 HRs): 301

    And then consider how often each player faced the same pitcher a third or fourth time in the same game:

    Ruth, 1927: 260 plate appearances
    Aaron, 1957: 171
    McGwire, 1998: 153
    Bonds, 2001: 145
    Judge, 2024: 119

    Ruth is one extreme: He slugged .649 and .637 the first and second times facing a starting pitcher in his career, but .745 and .730 the third and fourth times. Judge doesn’t get that advantage nearly as often (35.4% of career plate appearances for Ruth, 16.2% for Judge) but still hits home runs at incredible rates. McGwire falls between the two, facing a pitcher a third and fourth time in a game 22.6% of the time. He’s actually pretty even with Judge the first, second and third times, but worse the fourth time.


    What holds Judge back?

    Judge does not rate as the best home run hitter by the simplest of measurements: at-bats per home run. That honor belongs to McGwire:

    1. McGwire, 10.61

    2. Judge, 11.31
    3. Ruth, 11.76
    4. Bonds, 12.92
    5. Jim Thome, 13.76

    Judge has improved that rate in recent seasons, however, averaging a home run a remarkable every 9.53 at-bats since 2022 — highlighting what an incredible three-season stretch we’ve seen from him.

    It’s worth noting that Judge plays in a generation of players who excel in the at-bats/home run ratio. That list above? The next five players in the all-time top 10 are all active: Joey Gallo, Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso and Giancarlo Stanton. This era of baseball is more conducive to the three true outcomes of hitting than ever: home runs, walks (which don’t count as at-bats) and strikeouts. More than ever, today’s hitters know how to launch the ball in the air. The five highest overall rates of home runs per game across the sport have all come since 2017.

    Indeed, if we look at how often the top players homered compared to the average hitter during his career, we see this:

    Judge: 2.50 times as often
    Aaron: 2.59 times as often
    Bonds: 2.67 times as often
    McGwire: 3.36 times as often
    Ruth: 7.77 times as often

    Judge’s number is the lowest of the bunch because of the sheer number of home runs being hit across the sport in today’s game, whereas Ruth was hitting home runs far more often than his peers at the time.


    How Judge compares to other greats

    Now that we’ve contextualized Judge’s career numbers, let’s dig into a few of the best sluggers of all time.

    Babe Ruth

    As you can see, a discussion about home runs will inevitably begin with Ruth, the original Sultan of Swat, the first player to hit 50 home runs in a season and then the first to hit 60. In 1920, Ruth’s first season after the Boston Red Sox dealt him to the Yankees and he gave up pitching to become a full-time hitter, he belted an unfathomable 54 home runs — breaking his major league record of 29 set the season before.

    Ruth went out and hit 59 home runs the next season. In 1927, he hit 60. In 1928, he added yet another 50-homer season, belting 54 — one of the 12 times he led his league. If we only consider Ruth from 1920 through the rest of his career, he jumps up to 10.96 at-bats per home run, surpassing Judge’s rate (although not McGwire’s).

    No slugger dominated his peers the way Ruth did. In that first 54-homer season in 1920, he hit more home runs than every other AL team (and seven of the eight National League teams). When he hit 60, he again outhomered every AL team. Yes, you had other players reaching high home run totals at times — Hack Wilson hit 56 home runs in 1930, Jimmie Foxx hit 58 in 1932 — but Ruth often remained well above everyone else on the leaderboard. When he hit 59 home runs in 1921, nobody else hit more than 24. When he hit 46 in 1924, nobody else had more than 27. When he hit 47 home runs in 1926, Wilson was second with 21. When he hit 54 in 1928, the next highest total was 31.

    Mark McGwire

    McGwire certainly has a strong case, depending on how one feels about his admitted steroid use. But he also played in an era when elite sluggers across the league were hammering more home runs than ever before. In the eight seasons from 1995 to 2002 — McGwire’s peak home run years — 10 different players hit 50-plus home runs 18 times. In Judge’s eight seasons in the majors, five players have hit 50 home runs a combined eight times (and only Judge has done it more than once). When McGwire hit 70 home runs in 1998, 13 players hit at least 40 home runs; when Judge hit 58 this past season, only three other players hit 40. So while more home runs are getting hit across the sport, the elite sluggers aren’t hitting as many blasts as Judge, making his total even more impressive.

    Barry Bonds

    Bonds, of course, falls under the same judgment as McGwire. From 1986 to 1998, he averaged a home run every 16.11 at-bats. From 1999 to the rest of his career, he homered every 9.19 at-bats. In the end, Judge’s career home run rate still remains better.

    Henry Aaron

    The all-time home run leader until Bonds broke his record, Aaron homered every 16.38 at-bats, good for 49th all time. Aaron led his league four times in home runs, although never hit 50 in a season. His hallmarks were consistency and longevity, although he had his best home runs seasons late in his career (he homered every 9.8 at-bats in 1973, when he was 39 years old). Overall, however, he wasn’t the pure slugger Judge is.

    Mike Schmidt

    With so many variables to consider, maybe we should look past some of the more obvious candidates. Schmidt led the NL eight times in home runs — only Ruth led the American or National Leagues more often. Schmidt did this in the 1970s and ’80s, an era that lacked both the juiced ball and the relative bandboxes that Judge gets to hit in today. In Schmidt’s time, the NL was full of multipurpose stadiums that had deeper power alleys and were tougher home run parks than most of today’s ballparks.

    Schmidt is 16th all time in total home runs with 548 and 26th on the all-time at-bats per home run list at 15.23, but the only other player in the top 50 who primarily plied his trade in the ’70s and ’80s is Dave Kingman. Even one of Schmidt’s contemporaries, slugger Reggie Jackson, falls well below him, homering every 17.52 at-bats. Schmidt homered 2.88 times as often as the average hitter during his career — more often, relative to the league, than Judge.

    Josh Gibson

    What about the Negro Leagues? Gibson, one of the greats, led his league in home runs 11 times out of the 12 full seasons he played. From the stats we have, he homered every 13.06 at-bats. Like Judge, Ruth and McGwire, he was also known for his monstrous blasts (he might or might not be the only player to hit a ball out of Yankee Stadium).


    So, is Judge the king of the home run?

    In the end, it feels as if it’s Ruth versus Judge. We’re left to imagine and argue about what Ruth would have done facing 100 mph fastballs — but with a thin-handled bat he’d get to swing with the same imposing gusto. We’re left to imagine how Judge would have done facing spitballs and hitting in the original Yankee Stadium, which measured 490 feet to deep left-center field.

    Now, Ruth dealt with a lot that Judge doesn’t: no batting gloves, no batting helmet, a heavy wool uniform, a much heavier bat, he had to travel by train and he didn’t get to look at an iPad between at-bats. On the other hand, one of the biggest knocks against Ruth in a comparison to Judge is, of course, that he played at a time when pitchers didn’t throw as hard. I do believe, however, that if we time-machined Ruth into 2024, he would make the necessary adjustments.

    Sure, few pitchers threw 95 mph in Ruth’s day, but he fared well against those who did. Lefty Grove, the hardest-throwing pitcher of the time, actually had a thoroughly modern power delivery. There’s little doubt he was throwing 100 mph or close to it; indeed, his fastball was so dominant, that was often all he threw. Ruth hit a respectable .311/.372/.526 against Grove — even though Grove had the platoon advantage — and that includes the decline phase of Ruth’s career.

    Grove was not the only elite pitcher that Ruth found success against. Ruth hit .292/.405/.769 against George Earnshaw, another hard-thrower with a great curveball that was compared to Sandy Koufax (although Earnshaw was right-handed). Against Walter Johnson, arguably the greatest pitcher of all time with a legendary fastball, Ruth hit .350/.467/.740. He faced Firpo Marberry, the game’s first great relief pitcher, 120 times and hit .327/.412/.592. Tommy Thomas was regarded as having one of the best fastballs of the era, and Ruth hit .456 and slugged .975 against him.

    You get the idea.

    Still, Judge has put up historical seasons against more difficult competition. He turns 33 in April, so it’s hard to say how many more of these years he has in him or how many more MVP awards he might win, but he’s playing at one of the highest peak levels we’ve ever seen from a hitter. You have to imagine there’s more greatness yet to come.

    Maybe it’s foolish to try to determine who the best pure home run hitter ever is with all the variables to consider, but it’s hard not to reach this conclusion as the AL MVP is handed out tonight: Aaron Judge is the greatest home run hitter of all time.

  • Fantasy Football Storylines to Watch in Week 12: Nico Collins returns just in time

    I don’t know what I expected.

    Last Saturday, I sat at a good friend’s house to catch “The Boxing Match of the Century,” and the “Arrested Development” clip kept replaying in my head. I grew up watching Mike Tyson. I remember when I was watching the ’97 match against Holyfield that turned into a brawl. His speed and power were a marvel. But that was nearly 30 years ago. Conspiracy notions aside, the real clash over the weekend was preconceived notions battling with a heavy dose of reality. And we see which concept won.

    The 2024 fantasy football and NFL seasons have presented us with similar situations. Most recently, I hoped my Bengals could keep their season alive on the primetime stage. But we, and every offense they’ve faced, knew their defensive struggles were a problem. I had the same feeling after the final play. Regardless, setting expectations helps reconcile the eventual results. More importantly, we know how to navigate the takeaways.

    And as the fantasy playoffs creep up on us, leveraging those actionable nuggets can make or break your season.

    Admittedly, I didn’t watch the game in real time, but here are the storylines I gleamed from social media:

    • Jared Goff redeemed himself from his five-INT outing in Week 10.

    • David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs are this year’s version of Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram.

    • Doug Pederson is about to have a lot of free time on his hands.

    Between Jameson Williams doing his best Marshawn Lynch impersonation and Gibbs flashing his speed, Jacksonville didn’t have a chance. In either case, the big plays made the headlines. Imagine my surprise when I checked the box score and saw how much Amon-Ra St. Brown got in on the fun.

    It’s a testament to the strength of the offense that a multi-touchdown game from its WR1 isn’t the leading topic afterward. Although, that’s a feature, not a bug in Detroit. The Lions have had bottom-12 early-down passing rates for three straight years. TE Sam LaPorta was their WR2 last year. But I’d be careful before labeling St. Brown anything other than one of the best at the position.

    • Contested Catch Rate: 70.0% (2nd out of 24 WRs — min. 20.0% target share)

    • Explosive Play Rate: 21.3% (8th)

    • Forced Missed Tackles: 8 (T-10th)

    Typically, I use the standard advanced metrics like yards per route run or air yards to contextualize a receiver. But most know ARSB primarily operates out of the slot. His receiving aDOT hasn’t been over nine yards at any point in his career. We’d expect him to be efficient. Honestly, I had to double-check the contested catch rate stat. St. Brown (17) has more explosive receptions than George Pickens (16), and this changed my perception of the fourth-year receiver even more. So, his WR1 status can’t be due to volume alone.

    Touchdown streak aside, the USC product finds himself at the intersection of talent and situation. He accounts for 28.2% of Goff’s passing yards. For reference, Tyreek Hill represents 26.5% of Miami’s aerial attack. Plus, St. Brown’s ability to move the chains is unmatched by his peers. At 44 receiving first downs, he has the most of any WR at this point in the season. Put another way, Goff has finished as a top-12 QB four times this season, and St. Brown has been the overall WR1 in half of those games. However, even in that stat, we can see the potential cap on his weekly ceiling.

    I mentioned the Lions’ gritty ground game earlier; they’re 28th in early-down passing rate and run at the fifth-highest rate in the green zone. Before Goff was throwing five picks, he had back-to-back weeks under 150 yards. A low-volume script isn’t out of the realm of possibility. Nevertheless, St. Brown’s role and impact on the offense remain unquestioned. And, with matchups against high-scoring offenses (Packers and Bills) during the fantasy playoffs, we should see more of the Sun God when we need him the most.

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    To be clear, I’m kidding. I do wonder how many 49ers fans would agree with the sentiment, though. And, not for nothing, Jauan Jennings gave a few reasons to question his place in the hierarchy earlier in the season.

    Through 11 weeks, Jennings’ 46.5-point PPR total in Week 3 is the second-highest of any WR this year. Still, that result should come with an asterisk (or three). Deebo Samuel and George Kittle both missed the game. It was Brandon Aiyuk’s third game back after his offseason hold-in. Christian McCaffrey was in Germany. But we’ve seen HC Kyle Shanahan make do with less. So, watching Jennings fade as the primary pieces of the offense returned made sense.

    • Week 3: 40.0% (Target Share), 47.0% (Air Yard Share), 46.5 (PPR Points)

    • Week 4: 23.0%, 24.0%, 11.8

    • Week 5: 13.0%, 16.0%, 2.3

    However, chalking up Jennings’s resurgence to Aiyuk’s injury alone would be reductive. Aiyuk saw more man coverage as he lined up as a perimeter receiver on 80.4% of his snaps. Meanwhile, Jennings manned the slot 48.9% of the time with the two on the field. Since he missed two games with a hip injury, we only have a two-game sample to determine his sustainability as a fantasy asset. But really, Week 10 should have been enough.

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    Jauan Jennings route chart. (Photo by Next Gen Stats)

    Two things stick out when looking at Jennings’ route charts provided by Next Gen Stats. First, he instantly returned to a double-digit workload. No asterisks are needed here. Yes, Aiyuk was out, but Christian McCaffrey was back for his first game. George Kittle was (relatively) healthy. Even rookie Ricky Pearsall had a 70.0% route rate. And yet, Jennings pulls up after a two-game absence with a gaudy 33.0% target share. The second part is his route depth.

    Schemed-up receivers turning short and intermediate catches into explosive plays had been a staple of the 49ers offense for years. It’s been part of why we, as a football community, have debated Brock Purdy’s contribution to the offense since he became the starter. However, only Anthony Richardson had a higher passing aDOT through the first month and a half of the season. CMC’s return not only added another option but enabled more concepts that took more off Purdy’s shoulders. Back in that Week 3 explosion for Jennings, he averaged 12.4 air yards per target. Fast forward to Week 10, it was down to 7.6. We’re not only getting the volume from Jennings, but also high-percentage looks boosting his weekly floor.

    Even with San Francisco’s slim hopes of a playoff spot, we have a sense of how the offense runs with everyone healthy. Jennings has led the team in targets in two consecutive games (11 and 10) with the highest slot target rate of the 49ers’ receivers. If pressured, Purdy has looked to Jennings (five targets) the same number of times he’s thrown to McCaffrey and Kittle.

    Jennings is the team’s WR1 and should have top-24 value for the rest of the fantasy season.

    If you passed on Brock Bowers during your draft, I get it. We only start one TE. Rookies are tough to project. Plus, for Bowers specifically, he had target earners around him. But history highlights why finding prospects like Bowers can change your season.

    On the one hand, saying targets and running a bunch of routes equals fantasy points sounds overly simplistic. But the receiving component of the TE position is what matters to us. I’ve yet to play in a points-per-block league. Using the ’23 season as a proxy, five of the top six TEs all had target shares of 20.0% or more. Nobody’s route participation rate was below 70.0%. So, on the other hand, prioritizing pass-catching talent can give you an edge. However, in the case of Bowers, the advantage is even greater.

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    Brock Bowers route chart. (Photo by Next Gen Stats)

    Watching Bowers snap off routes and instantly create separation backs up what his route tree shows. He’s a receiver playing TE. His 16 targets on Sunday match the third-most of any TE over the last five years. Bowers has had more pass attempts thrown his way (89) than Justin Jefferson (86). At 16.0 PPR PPG, the Raiders’ TE1 would be the WR10 ahead of Garrett Wilson. But the workload superlatives only go so far for our purposes.

    Volume can’t be Bowers’ only path to production. He has Gardner Minshew throwing him the ball. Las Vegas has a bottom-five rank in yards per drive and an offensive line sitting at 23rd in pass-block win rate. I’d be more concerned, except check the route depths for Bowers against the Dolphins. For all their other issues on offense, the scheme has revolved around finding ways to get their rookie the ball.

    Bowers’ 5.4 air yards per target are ahead of only Cade Otton and Will Dissly. Even better, Bowers leads all TEs in looks with an average time to throw less than 2.5 seconds. In other words, the plan is to quickly get the ball out of Minshew’s hands and over to Bowers. Unsurprisingly, he’s one of the five players at his position with a YAC per reception over five yards. At worst, we’ve got a high-end WR2 we can play in our TE spot.

    For dynasty managers, don’t rejoice just yet. We’ve seen offenses shift when WRs develop. Just ask Sam LaPorta. But for the remainder of this season, there’s no more context needed. Bowers has the talent and scheme to overcome his poor situation. And with positive matchups throughout the fantasy playoffs (KC, TB, and JAX), Bowers will be one of the pieces you need to secure a championship.

    Kliff Kingsbury was the first person I thought about during the Commanders’ loss in TNF. Actually, I have Jayden Daniels on a couple of squads, so my mind was already there. Regardless, I figured our collective attention would turn to OC because, well, we’ve been here before.

    Arizona fans know the story currently unfolding in Washington well. Kingsbury will cook up a dynamic game plan that will have the offense humming early in the year. In 2021, you’d find the Cardinals in the top 10 for any efficiency metric in Weeks 1-8. But they slid to the middle of the pack to close out the season after Kyler Murray’s return in Week 13. And after a seven-game losing streak to end Kingsbury’s stint in Arizona, we all needed a trip to Thailand to recover. However, I’m not placing all of the blame on him just yet.

    Daniels missed the rest of the above Week 7 game after his 46-yard scamper. Fantasy managers breathed a sigh of relief when they got their QB1 back in Week 8, but the recent results have been underwhelming. He’s been outside the top 20 in consecutive weeks. And a quick check on his superpower points to a glaring problem.

    • Scramble Rate: 15.0% (Pre Rib Injury), 9.5% (Post Rib Injury)

    • Designed Rushing Rate: 12.7%, 7.5%

    • Rushing FPPG: 9.4, 2.8

    Daniels was averaging 53.7 yards per game as a runner before he got hurt. At the time, that was more than Breece Hall (51.8). But Daniels’ legs provided more than points to people who had him on their roster. They lifted the floor of the entire offense.

    Daniels’ ability to keep plays alive and draw defenders in only to uncork a ball downfield is something LSU fans routinely experienced. Now, the injury has forced him to be more of a dropback passer. And it’s not like he’s been able to turn to his non-McLaurin options during this time. Luke McCaffrey has 13 catches on the season. Zach Ertz, at 34 years old, is Washington’s second-best option. However, with a limited throwing ability, throws that looked routine earlier are stalling out drives lately.

    But like I said, I’m not giving up on the play-calling. Let’s remember who Daniels had to face with the rib injury. Pittsburgh came into the game with the same plan as the Giants: blitz him. Both defensive units sent five or more rushers on over 50.0% of his dropbacks. However, the Steelers knew how to account for Daniels on the ground when compressing the pocket. The Eagles had the secondary to put a cap on explosive plays. Last Thursday was his first game without a completed deep shot in five weeks.

    Luckily, the schedule opens up starting Sunday.

    Washington has Dallas, Tennessee, and the (heavily) injured Saints in the fantasy playoffs. All three have allowed at least one QB1 finish over the last three weeks. The mini-bye gives Daniels extra time to rest. His matchups will put him back in the top-12 conversation.

    I led off last week’s piece with expectations about the return of Nico Collins. Since Houston capped off Week 11 in primetime, let’s see if having their WR1 back had the desired effect.

    Now, in Collins’s defense (and the fantasy managers rostering him), he had a 77-yard TD catch off a screen pass called back on a holding penalty. Also, on that run after the catch, Collins pulls away from S Donovan Wilson. Even though it didn’t count, it was an encouraging sign about his health. If the Texans hadn’t been beating the brakes off the Cowboys, Collins might have run more routes. Regardless, even with the disappointment in the box score, Houston’s passing game improved like I had hoped.

    • EPA per DB: -0.15 (Weeks 7-10), 0.29 (Week 11)

    • Completion Percentage Over Expected: -8.0%, -5.3%

    • Explosive Pass Rate: 13.6%, 16.7%

    To be fair, C.J. Stroud didn’t produce perfect film. His interception highlighted some of the mechanical issues that have plagued him throughout the season. But his down-to-down efficiency hit its third-highest mark of the season (50.0% passing success rate). And part of the uptick was due to something I noted last week:

    “The Texans used quick-game concepts (passes with an average time to throw under 2.5 seconds) on 44.0% of Stroud’s dropbacks in Weeks 1-4. Unsurprisingly, Collins led the team in targets on these concepts (23) at a clip of 2.97 yards per route run. Put another way, he turned those 23 looks into 14 first downs.”

    Against the Cowboys’ pass rush, Stroud’s average time to throw was 2.48 seconds. That’s his fastest release in a single game all season. Accordingly, he faced pressure at the lowest rate since Week 7 (29.6%). As expected, Collins turned half of his receptions on quick-game concepts into first downs. Tank Dell generated an explosive on one of his. Collins’ return brought a missing piece back to the offense. And looking at Houston’s upcoming schedule (Titans, Jaguars), he came back at just the right time for fantasy managers.