NFL Nation reporters answer the biggest fantasy questions posed by ESPN fantasy football analyst Mike Clay. Answers were submitted before Thursday's games.
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AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills
Assuming he returns in the next week or two, do you expect a significant impact from Sammy Watkins down the stretch?
I think any expectation from Watkins is risky, given his history. Even when healthy, Watkins has been a hot-or-cold player whom defenses can shut down by rolling coverage. Watkins said Wednesday that he doesn't yet feel "normal" on the practice field, so I'd temper expectations until he's actually playing and can test his foot over 60 minutes of full-speed action. -- Mike Rodak
Miami Dolphins
Following a pair of big games, is second-year receiver DeVante Parker finally in the midst of a breakout?
I have been in wait-and-see mode with Parker all season, but now is as good as I've felt about him all season. It's never been a question of talent for Parker. I've seen him dominate in practices and training camp. It's more about health and consistency, and it appears Parker is finally turning the corner with both. Parker said he's nearly all the way back from his nagging hamstring injury, and that showed on the field the past two games. -- James Walker
New England Patriots
Will Malcolm Mitchell's breakout Week 11 lead to a larger role, or will he settle back in behind Chris Hogan?
Hogan's return will slice into some of Mitchell's playing time (season high 65 snaps vs. the 49ers), as Mitchell simply won't play as much as he did Sunday. Prior to Hogan's injury, Mitchell had been playing mostly in the three-receiver package, but perhaps now he will see some time in two-wide receiver sets as well. The end result will likely be that the difference between the two becomes less extreme than it was prior to Mitchell's breakout day. -- Mike Reiss