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NFL Nation reporters answer the biggest fantasy questions posed by ESPN fantasy football analyst Mike Clay.?AFC East | AFC North | AFC South | AFC West NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC WestAFC EASTBuffalo BillsAfter he handled nine targets in Week 13, do you expect Sammy Watkins to return to an every-down role this week?I spoke Thursday to Watkins, and he says he feels like he is beyond his foot injury and has no limitations physically. The issue for him was conditioning, and after playing 49 snaps in the Bills Week 13 loss, Watkins says he feels pretty good. I wouldnt expect an every-down role for Watkins because offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn still wants to be careful, but I would expect his playing time to continue to increase. -- Mike RodakMiami DolphinsJay Ajayi handled a career-high seven targets in Week 13. Was this by design or simply a product of the teams massive deficit?The Dolphins were forced to abandon the run early in last weeks 32-point drubbing to the Baltimore Ravens. Miamis preference is to run with Ajayi, then to pass to him. The Ravens also did a good job of backing off and taking away Miamis deep passing game. Many of those throws to Ajayi were checkdowns. -- James WalkerNew England PatriotsDo you expect Malcolm Butler to shadow Mike Wallace or Steve Smith Sr. this week?The last time the Patriots used Butler to shadow an opposing receiver was Oct. 23 against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Antonio Brown. So while its in the teams playbook, it doesnt happen often, and thus the odds are longer that well see that type of scenario on Monday night. From an overall perspective, expect the Patriots to play their safeties deep to help corners eliminate the big play. -- Mike Reiss Matt Andriese Jersey . Louis Blues absence from top spot in the TSN. Brad Miller Jersey . LUCIE, Fla. http://www.officialraysgearshop.com/Rays-Mallex-Smith-Kids-Jersey/ . The Americans, skipped by John Shuster, seized the advantage in the eighth end by scoring five points for a 7-3 lead. The Czechs pulled two back in the ninth, but Shusters team of third Jeff Isaacson, second Jared Zezel and lead John Landsteiner ended with another point to secure the last Olympic berth on offer. Jonny Venters Jersey . The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. The patch, shaped like home plate, carries the number 715, Aarons autograph and a "40th Anniversary" banner. Christian Arroyo Jersey . "I wrote 36 on my sheet at the beginning of the game," the Cincinnati coach said, referring the yard line the ball would need to be snapped from. When Dwight Howard starts having his free-agent meetings Friday, hell seek a contract starting at $24 million a season, according to a source.Howard is expected to conduct his meetings in his hometown of Atlanta, with the?Hawks and Celtics?having secured the first discussions with the center.The Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets?also have expressed interest in Howard, who declined a player option with the?Houston Rockets?at $23.2 million.The amount Howard is seeking isnt that far from what he declined with the Rockets. However, the Rockets didnt believe Howard was worth $23.2 million and wanted the 30-year-old to take a contract with a reduceed financial package.ddddddddddddHoward averaged 13.7 points and 11.8 rebounds per game last season. He averaged just 8.5 field goal attempts per game, his lowest output since 8.3 his rookie year in 2004-05.Howard is one of several centers entering free agency seeking big-time money. Al Horford, Hassan Whiteside and Howard are at the top of the list. Detroits Andre Drummond is a restricted free agent, and any offer he receives is expected to be matched by the Pistons.The Undefeateds Marc J. Spears contributed to this report. ' ' '