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Browns | Monken not ruling out Watson, Shedeur Sanders takes QB1 reps on Wednesday (2026-11-04 12:10:46) [jump to this story] Jets | Aaron Glenn says 'both guys will play' if Hall and Allen are available (2026-11-04 12:09:11) [jump to this story] Jaguars | Bhayshul Tuten a 'game-time decision' Thursday, Rodriguez would see larger role (2026-11-04 11:34:43) [jump to this story] |
Saints | Charlie Smyth will kick Sunday vs. Browns after Daniel Carlson's release Wed Nov 4, 04:46 PM
Saints K Charlie Smyth will kick in Sunday's game against the Browns, head coach Kellen Moore announced on Wednesday. K Daniel Carlson was released on Tuesday.
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Broncos | Pat Bryant returns to practice, 21-day activation window opened Wed Nov 4, 04:44 PM
Broncos WR Pat Bryant returned to practice on Wednesday, opening his 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve. His return was expected. Bryant was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 9 with an ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: Bryant could be back this week for the game against the Panthers. However, the Broncos have a bye in Week 10, so Bryant could get an extra week of rest if the team doesn't think he's quite ready to get back on the field. |
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes a full participant in Wednesday practice Wed Nov 4, 04:41 PM
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday. Mahomes was off the injury report ahead of last Sunday's game against the Broncos, when he threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns in a loss.
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Dolphins | Malik Willis practices in full Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 04:30 PM
Dolphins QB Malik Willis (groin) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Willis was also listed with a groin injury and practiced in full last Wednesday.
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Saints | Alvin Kamara does not practice Wednesday with back issue Wed Nov 4, 04:29 PM
Saints RB Alvin Kamara did not practice on Wednesday because of a back issue. Kamara was limited in practice with a back injury in late October before playing against the Steelers without an injury designation.
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Cardinals | James Conner not an option this week, Bam Knight misses practice with concussion Wed Nov 4, 04:28 PM
Cardinals RB James Conner, who remains on injured reserve, will not be an option for Sunday's Week 9 game at the Seahawks, head coach Mike LaFleur said on Wednesday. As for Conner playing this season, LaFleur said he is taking it "week-to-week." RB Bam Knight did not practice Wednesday as he recovers from a concussion, and rookie RB Jeremiyah Love is on injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: The week-to-week designation is curious, especially with the trade deadline coming up. With Love on IR, Tyler Allgeier handles a large workload for the Cardinals. We've got him in the RB2 range for Fantasy GMs in Week 9 against the Seahawks. |
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49ers | Deebo Samuel not expected to practice Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 04:21 PM
49ers WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is not expected to practice on Wednesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said. Samuel had posted a workout video earlier, and there had been a 'chance he could be back' for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Raiders.
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Texans | C.J. Stroud says Tank Dell 'did amazing,' expects his role to 'pick up' Wed Nov 4, 04:12 PM
Texans QB C.J. Stroud praised WR Tank Dell on Wednesday. "Tank did amazing. I thought he played really well," Stroud said. "His role, I think will pick up for us."
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49ers | Mike Evans not expected to practice Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 03:56 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans (Achilles) is not expected to practice on Wednesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said. Shanahan had said last week that he was hopeful Evans would return for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Raiders.
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Ravens | Giants' reported trade target Derrick Henry 'appears off the market' Wed Nov 4, 03:55 PM
Ravens RB Derrick Henry, a reported trade target of the Giants, appears to be off the market. Baltimore's push to stay in the playoff race makes any possibility of the Giants trading for Henry unlikely.
| Footballguys view: The Ravens are 4-4 and two games back from the Steelers (6-2) entering Week 9. With the trade for QB Jacoby Brissett, it seems like the team is not folding just yet. With the trade deadline less than a week away, Henry seems to be locked in with the Ravens. |
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Colts | Jonathan Taylor limited Wednesday on partial 'rest' day Wed Nov 4, 03:43 PM
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, with the team listing it as a partial "rest" day. Taylor was not listed with an injury.
| Footballguys view: Taylor has not gotten traded -- yet. Teams like the Broncos, Giants, Vikings, and others should have interest. However, the Colts' asking price might be pretty high, and teams are so far hesitant to cough up a package for Taylor that could include a first-round pick. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey among 49ers who will not practice Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 03:40 PM
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey will not practice on Wednesday. McCaffrey suffered what the team called a 'mild' hamstring strain before the bye, and the 49ers said then they were 'pretty optimistic' about him.
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Texans | David Montgomery 'will still be out', week to week but making 'progress' Wed Nov 4, 03:40 PM
Texans RB David Montgomery (groin) will still be out and is week to week, head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Wednesday. Ryans added that Montgomery has made 'progress' in his recovery. Montgomery was not seen at practice earlier Wednesday.
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Cowboys | George Pickens likely staying in Dallas, 'content' and doesn't want to be moved Wed Nov 4, 03:15 PM
Cowboys WR George Pickens is expected to remain in Dallas through the trade deadline, as he "remains content in Dallas and doesn't want to be moved, nor does Dallas plan to trade him," ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported. ESPN's Dan Graziano added that teams have wondered whether the 3-5 Cowboys would consider dealing Pickens, who is headed for 2027 free agency, but "I do not get the sense that Dallas would consider such a move." Pickens had four targets in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, fewer than TE Brevyn Spann-Ford, and has 39 catches for 533 yards and two touchdowns through eight games.
| Footballguys view: As Pickens walked off the field at the end of the loss to the Cardinals, fans began to speculate about his status with the team. It all seems to be fine, and Jerry Jones said in a Tuesday radio interview on 105.3 The Fan that he is not looking to be a seller at the deadline. |
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Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett projected to start Week 10, Ravens could have four QBs start in four games Wed Nov 4, 03:00 PM
Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett is projected to be the Ravens' starting quarterback for Week 10 against the Chargers, which would give Baltimore four different starting quarterbacks in four games. The Ravens are finalizing a trade for Brissett. Tyler Huntley started Week 7 against the Bengals, Lamar Jackson started Week 8 at the Bills, and rookie Joe Fagnano is set to start Thursday against the Jaguars.
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Ravens | Ravens finalizing trade for Jacoby Brissett after Jackson, Huntley injuries Wed Nov 4, 02:45 PM
The Ravens are finalizing a trade for Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett, a deal also reported by Adam Schefter. The move fills the void left by injuries to Ravens QBs Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. The deal is expected to be completed this weekend.
| Footballguys view: The Ravens play on Thursday night against the Jaguars, so the deal couldn't get done in time for him to play this week. However, Brissett is a seasoned veteran who should be able to pick up the offense quickly. That means he could certainly be the team's starter in Week 10. The Ravens play against the hapless Chargers that week on Monday Night Football. |
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Patriots | No sign of Hunter Henry at Wednesday's practice, Raridon tops healthy TEs Wed Nov 4, 02:39 PM
Patriots TE Hunter Henry (foot) was not seen during the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice. Henry left last Sunday's win over the Dolphins with the foot injury, and head coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday he had no expectations yet for him. Rookie TE Eli Raridon is listed first on the Patriots' healthy tight end depth chart, followed by Cameron Latu, Tanner Arkin and practice-squad TE Tanner Conner.
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Cowboys | Jake Ferguson doing resistance training on Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 02:28 PM
Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson was going through resistance training on Wednesday as he works back from an ankle injury. Ferguson suffered a low ankle sprain against the Cardinals on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Let's circle back to see what Ferguson can do on Friday. Brevyn Spann-Ford would get more work if Ferguson has to miss Week 9. |
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Texans | Woody Marks could start again in Week 9 as Montgomery not seen at practice Wed Nov 4, 02:24 PM
Texans RB Woody Marks could once again be leaned on as a starter in Week 9 against the Chargers. RB David Montgomery (groin) was not seen at practice on Wednesday, according to reporter DJ Bien-Aime: "We did not see RB David Montgomery out there."
| Footballguys view: Marks should get another start this week. Against the Chargers in Week 9, Marks could post RB2 numbers for Fantasy GMs. He's been mostly underwhelming this season. |
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Cowboys | George Pickens' snaps dipped while 'banged up', moving well at Wednesday practice Wed Nov 4, 02:21 PM
Cowboys WR George Pickens went from playing 55-60 offensive snaps per game over the first six weeks to 41 and 42 the last two weeks because he's been banged up. Pickens was limited in practice all last week with shoulder and hamstring injuries. He was at practice on Wednesday and was moving well in the portion open to reporters.
| Footballguys view: On Tuesday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Pickens "needs the ball coming in his direction more." He's not getting traded, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, despite fan speculation, and if Pickens is healthy he should get more work. Against the Colts, Pickens is a WR2 with WR1 upside in what could be a bounce-back game for the Cowboys after losing to the Cardinals in Week 8. |
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Colts | Keenan Allen not practicing Wednesday ahead of Week 9 against Cowboys Wed Nov 4, 02:13 PM
Colts WR Keenan Allen did not practice on Wednesday. Allen joins CB Justin Walley, CB Charvarius Ward, LB Akeem Davis-Gaither and TE Drew Ogletree among the Colts not practicing.
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Eagles naming Joe Milton III starting QB, benching Tanner McKee for Giants game Wed Nov 4, 02:01 PM
The Eagles are naming QB Joe Milton III their starting quarterback and benching QB Tanner McKee for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Giants, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Wednesday. McKee is 0-3 as a starter. Milton will be the fourth different Eagles quarterback to throw a pass this season, after Jalen Hurts (blood clots), Andy Dalton (released) and McKee. Philadelphia is 2-6 and has lost six straight.
| Footballguys view: Milton has a big arm, like 80 yards on a rope kind of arm, and he's going to be able to stretch the field because of that. He'll need to work on his consistency, but the athleticism and arm strength make him an intriguing prospect. Add Milton in start-2QB/superflex leagues as a "lottery ticket" addition. It could work out okay, or it could be disastrous in a lost season for the Eagles. |
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Dolphins | Jaylen Wright not spotted at Wednesday practice Wed Nov 4, 01:57 PM
Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright was not spotted at practice on Wednesday. Wright was listed with a foot injury earlier in October, though he was "good to go" for the Dolphins' game against the Jets.
| Footballguys view: Ollie Gordon II is the featured back for the Dolphins, and Wright is mainly used as a change-of-pace back and special teams return man. He's a player we keep stashed, but only in deeper leagues. |
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Seahawks | Drew Lock dealing with elbow injury; Macdonald says 'he's able to throw' Wed Nov 4, 01:52 PM
Seahawks QB Drew Lock is dealing with an elbow injury, head coach Mike Macdonald said on Wednesday. "He's able to throw. How much, we're working through that right now," Macdonald said. Lock is in line to start with QB Sam Darnold out with a quad injury.
| Footballguys view: Lock has been an emergency QB3 for the Seahawks over the last couple of weeks as he deals with this injury. Now, he's thrust into the starting lineup again with Darnold out for at least this week (and perhaps even Week 10). Jalen Milroe will get some work this week as well, but Macdonald had no issue calling Lock the starter on Wednesday. We've got Lock in the QB2 range. |
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Texans | David Montgomery not yet seen at Wednesday practice Wed Nov 4, 01:51 PM
Texans RB David Montgomery had not been seen at practice as of Wednesday afternoon, the beat writer reported.
| Footballguys view: Montgomery has been dealing with a groin injury that kept him out of the Week 7 game against the Giants, and head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday there was 'no significant update' on his status. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold out this week with quad injury, 'week-to-week' but not going on IR Wed Nov 4, 01:51 PM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is out for Week 9 against the Cardinals with a quad injury, head coach Mike Macdonald said on Wednesday. Macdonald called Darnold week-to-week, and he is not going on injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: The Bears got after Darnold in Week 8, and now he's going to miss at least this week against the Cardinals. We'll see Drew Lock as the starter again, and he's a QB2 option in superflex leagues. |
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Giants | Singletary, Desrosiers only healthy RBs on active roster with Skattebo 'in doubt' Wed Nov 4, 01:42 PM
Giants RB Cam Skattebo (hamstring) again worked on the side with a trainer and did not practice on Wednesday, and he is in doubt for Sunday's Week 9 game at the Eagles. That leaves RB Devin Singletary and RB Greg Desrosiers, who was signed off the Chargers practice squad last week, as the only healthy running backs on the Giants' active roster, with RB Tyrone Tracy on injured reserve. RBs Phil Mafah and Eric Gray are on the practice squad.
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Giants | Cam Skattebo works on the side with trainer again Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 01:35 PM
Giants RB Cam Skattebo (hamstring) was on the side again with a trainer at practice on Wednesday. Skattebo also worked on the side with a trainer in Monday's first practice after the bye, and head coach John Harbaugh called him "day-to-day" with the hamstring injury on Monday. The Giants visit the Eagles on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Skattebo's hamstring injury might force him to miss the game against the Eagles. Devin Singletary would likely be the Giants' starter if Skattebo is out. |
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Packers | Christian Watson practicing Wednesday despite broken rib Wed Nov 4, 01:33 PM
Packers WR Christian Watson was practicing on Wednesday. Watson said he broke a rib in last Thursday's win over the Panthers, a game in which he caught eight passes for 113 yards. LB Zaire Franklin, OL Sean Rhyan, OL Travis Glover, and TE Josh Whyle were the players on the 53-man roster not practicing.
| Footballguys view: We'll likely see Watson use extra protection like a flak jacket while he deals with this rib injury. It's a pain-tolerance issue, and if he's practicing on Wednesday, Watson should be able to play in Week 9. We've got him as a WR1 against the Patriots in Week 9. |
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs not at practice Wednesday for a rest day Wed Nov 4, 01:10 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs was not at practice on Wednesday, a rest day. Diggs was also held out of last Wednesday's practice for rest, with a weekly rest day described as "likely" going forward, and he was "good to go" for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
| Footballguys view: Diggs caught 3 of 6 targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders' Week 8 win over the Eagles. He's getting limited work in during the week, and Diggs has a lower snap count as the team uses him as a situational slot weapon. This week against the Rams, we view Diggs as a WR3/flex play in PPR formats. |
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Commanders | Rookie Antonio Williams led WRs in snaps with McLaurin on IR, Quinn praises Wed Nov 4, 01:09 PM
Commanders WR Antonio Williams, a third-round rookie, led the team in snaps in Sunday's win over the Eagles with WR Terry McLaurin on injured reserve. Head coach Dan Quinn said on Wednesday that the moments were never too big for Williams or first-round rookie LB Sonny Styles. Washington hosts the Rams on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Williams caught 5 of 7 targets for 54 yards in the Commanders' Week 8 win over the Eagles. Against the Rams in Week 9, we like Williams as a flex option for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson away from team with illness Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 01:04 PM
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson was away from the team with an illness on Wednesday, head coach Mike Vrabel said. Henderson missed Thursday's practice last week with an illness and was downgraded to out for last Sunday's game at the Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: An illness usually doesn't impact a player this long, unless it's something more serious. We'll know more when more information about Henderson becomes available. In the meantime, get ready for plenty of Rhamondre Stevenson (again) in Week 9 if Henderson can't play. |
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Patriots | Vrabel says A.J. Brown won't practice Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 01:04 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown will not practice on Wednesday, head coach Mike Vrabel said. Brown was downgraded to out for last Sunday's game at the Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: Brown may have to miss another contest as he deals with a knee injury that flared up on him last week in practice. Mack Hollins may be back for the Patriots this week, as his 21-day IR window was opened. We'll know more about Brown's status on Friday at the latest. |
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Chiefs | Andy Reid says 'Harrison will be in' against Jets Wed Nov 4, 12:51 PM
Chiefs K Harrison Butker will kick in Sunday's game against the Jets, head coach Andy Reid said on Wednesday. "Harrison [Butker] will be in," Reid said. Butker has remained Kansas City's kicker despite the team's signing of K Justin Tucker.
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Packers | Micah Parsons practicing Wednesday, 21-day PUP window opened Wed Nov 4, 12:23 PM
Packers DE Micah Parsons will practice on Wednesday for the first time in almost 11 months, head coach Matt LaFleur said. Parsons' 21-day window to be activated from the PUP list is now open.
| Footballguys view: LaFleur said Parsons is a "full go" to do individual work at practice. That's not a lock to put him back on the field in Week 9, but obviously Parsons is getting close. The Packers want him healthy for a Super Bowl run, so expect Parsons to get eased back into the lineup when he does return. |
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Browns | Monken not ruling out Watson, Shedeur Sanders takes QB1 reps on Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 12:10 PM
Browns QB Deshaun Watson remains in the concussion protocol, and QB Shedeur Sanders took the QB1 reps in practice on Wednesday. Head coach Todd Monken is not yet ruling out Watson for Sunday's game at the Saints but acknowledged the return-to-play process is "a little more difficult for a quarterback" because of the mental preparation needed to get ready for game day. Asked if Watson could play Sunday without practicing but getting cleared Saturday, Monken did not commit: "I don't know that."
| Footballguys view: Getting through the concussion protocol may not be something Watson can do in such short order. The team and Fantasy GMs should be preparing to have Sanders under center in Week 9. That could mean plenty of targets for guys like Harold Fannin Jr. and KC Concepcion Jr. |
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Jets | Garrett Wilson in concussion protocol, per Aaron Glenn Wed Nov 4, 12:09 PM
Jets WR Garrett Wilson is in the concussion protocol, head coach Aaron Glenn said on Wednesday, Rich Cimini reported.
| Footballguys view: Wilson will now work his way through the NFL concussion protocol, and his status for Week 9 is very much in doubt. Omar Cooper Jr. and Adonai Mitchell would be tasked with doing more if Wilson is out against the Chiefs on Sunday. |
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Jets | Aaron Glenn says 'both guys will play' if Hall and Allen are available Wed Nov 4, 12:09 PM
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said on Wednesday that "both guys will play" when asked about the workload for RBs Braelon Allen and Breece Hall if both are available. Hall, who has a quadriceps injury, sat out Sunday's loss to the Raiders, while Allen ran for 147 yards and a touchdown in that game.
| Footballguys view: Allen has been fantastic as the lead back for the Jets. With Hall out, Allen was able to strut his stuff -- and he looked good as a bell-cow back. Now, the team is going to use both and that could frustrate Fantasy GMs. Allen is more of an RB2/flex, and we view Hall as an RB3/flex in Week 9. |
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Jets | Breece Hall limited in Wednesday practice Wed Nov 4, 12:07 PM
Jets RB Breece Hall was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Hall sat out Sunday's game against the Raiders.
| Footballguys view: Hall was limited last week, but he missed the game against the Raiders. He's in line to return to the field this week, but it would be nice to see him get a full designation by Friday at the latest. With the way that Braelon Allen is playing, the Jets should use plenty of both backs going forward. Allen is more of an RB2/flex, while we view Hall as an RB3/flex if he does play in Week 9. |
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Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka not practicing Wednesday during open portion Wed Nov 4, 12:05 PM
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka was not practicing on Wednesday during the portion of practice open to the media. Egbuka missed last Sunday's game against the Falcons because of a foot problem, despite having cleared the concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: After missing a game, it's not a great sign that Egbuka has to miss the opening day of practice the following week. This foot injury may cause him to miss another week of action. Fantasy GMs need to have other options at the ready. |
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KC Concepcion Jr. has 'a bit of rapport' with Shedeur Sanders from camp Wed Nov 4, 11:42 AM
Browns rookie WR KC Concepcion Jr. caught a lot of passes from QB Shedeur Sanders during Cleveland's quarterback competition in training camp, giving the pair "a bit of rapport." "All we have to do is get that bond back started," Concepcion said. QB Deshaun Watson is in the concussion protocol, and Sanders is in line to start if he can't clear.
| Footballguys view: Sanders can work underneath routes, so we expect plenty of targets for TE Harold Fannin Jr. However, the connection and chemistry with Concepcion cannot be denied. With Sanders out there, we view Concepcion as a WR3/flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 9. |
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Jaguars | Bhayshul Tuten a 'game-time decision' Thursday, Rodriguez would see larger role Wed Nov 4, 11:34 AM
Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (ankle, foot) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game at the Ravens, head coach Liam Coen said on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Coen said Tuten told him he feels better, but Tuten has three DNPs in practice this week. RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. would have a larger role if Tuten is out. We view Rodriguez as a flex play with upside if Tuten can't play on Thursday Night Football. |
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Saints | Jordyn Tyson designated to return from IR Wed Nov 4, 11:14 AM
The Saints have designated rookie WR Jordyn Tyson to return from injured reserve, Nick Underhill reported on Wednesday. Tyson, the No. 8 overall pick, has been on IR with a hamstring strain. The move opens his practice window ahead of Sunday's Week 9 game against the Browns.
| Footballguys view: Tyson could play in Week 9, but he'd likely be on a snap count. We're eager to see the rookie out there for the first time in a regular-season game. Tyson battled hamstring injuries during his college career, so the Saints had to be extra cautious here. The top-10 pick can be a downfield threat or work effectively from the slot. We'll have to see what he does in practice before feeling good about his status. |
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Jaguars | Bhayshul Tuten could be a 'game-time decision' Thursday Wed Nov 4, 10:43 AM
Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (ankle, foot) could be a game-time decision for Thursday night's game at the Ravens, head coach Liam Coen said on Wednesday. Tuten was estimated as a non-participant on Monday and was the only player not spotted at Tuesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs need to make other plans here. An option for you could be Chris Rodriguez, and without Tuten on the field, he could get a sizable workload. If Tuten can't play, we view Rodriguez as a flex play with upside. |
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Falcons | James Pearce Jr. returns from suspension, snap count to be determined Wed Nov 4, 09:59 AM
Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. returned to walkthrough on Wednesday after missing the first eight games of the season due to suspension. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said the Falcons are pleased with where Pearce is in terms of being football ready, having worked out with the team's strength staff for the last month under his suspension rules. Stefanski added the team will use the rest of the week to determine how many snaps Pearce gets Sunday against the Bengals.
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Browns | Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol, Shedeur Sanders in line to start if he can't clear Wed Nov 4, 09:32 AM
Browns QB Deshaun Watson has been placed in the concussion protocol, the team announced on Wednesday. Watson was evaluated for a head injury during Sunday's loss to the Steelers before returning to the game. Cleveland plays at the Saints on Sunday in Week 9, and QB Shedeur Sanders would be in line to start if Watson cannot clear the protocol in time.
| Footballguys view: It would be a challenge for Watson to clear league protocol and play in Week 9. The 'vibe' around the Browns is that Sanders is going to get his first start of 2026. He's a skilled passer when it comes to underneath routes, so TE Harold Fannin should be in line for plenty of targets with Sanders under center. We only see Sanders as a QB3, so even if you play in a start-2QB/superflex league, he's likely on your bench if he's on a roster at all. |
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Giants | Giants claim attempt on RB Henry adds to Skattebo hamstring 'alarms' Wed Nov 4, 08:30 AM
The Giants were the only other team to put in a waiver claim for undrafted rookie RB Robert Henry Jr., who landed with the Commanders, Ben Standig reported. The beat writer called it an interesting note given Giants RB Cam Skattebo's hamstring injury, saying Skattebo working on the side with a hamstring after the bye week "raises some alarms, especially since he dealt with a hamstring throughout last offseason." It is not clear whether it is the same leg. Skattebo's practice work on Wednesday was still to be seen.
| Footballguys view: The Giants had a bye in Week 8, and Skattebo is no guarantee to be available in Week 9 against the Eagles. Giants HC John Harbaugh said Skattebo remains day-to-day. We'll have to see what his practice status looks like on Friday at the latest, but Skattebo is not trending in the right direction. |
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Patriots | Mack Hollins to return to practice, 21-day IR window opening Wed Nov 4, 08:28 AM
Patriots WR Mack Hollins (calf) will return to practice on Wednesday, with the team opening his 21-day window to return from injured reserve, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. Hollins was placed on injured reserve after the Week 4 win over the Bills and has missed the last four weeks. Before the injury, he had played 63% of the team's offensive snaps and caught 15 passes for 209 yards.
| Footballguys view: Hollins seems to be trending toward playing in Week 9 against the Packers. His return is a boost for QB Drake Maye, but it could take some of the targets away from a guy like DeMario Douglas. We view Hollins as a "what the heck" flex if he does play in Week 9. |
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Ravens | Tyler Huntley suffers 'season-ending' turf toe injury, Joe Fagnano to start Thursday Wed Nov 4, 07:24 AM
Tests revealed that Ravens QB Tyler Huntley suffered a season-ending turf toe injury. With QB Lamar Jackson out indefinitely with a thumb injury, rookie QB Joe Fagnano will start Thursday night's Week 9 game against the Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: Fagnano struggled against the Bills last week, and we imagine those struggles will continue against a better Jaguars defense. This negatively impacts the fantasy value of guys like Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers. The Ravens made a move for Jacoby Brissett that should be finalized over the weekend, and we imagine he starts for the Ravens in Week 10 (on Monday Night Football against the Chargers). |
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Panthers | 'Increasing chatter' that Panthers, Bryce Young quietly working toward new deal Wed Nov 4, 06:19 AM
Panthers QB Bryce Young remains without a second contract in his fourth season, but there is "increasing chatter" that the Panthers and Young are quietly working toward a new deal. In theory, a new deal could be done at any time. Young and the Panthers "never really got anywhere" on a contract before the season.
| Footballguys view: With no movement before the season, the plan was to let Young play through this season before getting a new deal done. Even though some struggles (playing behind that OL can't be fun) have plagued Young this season, a new deal with the Panthers that pays him in excess of $50 million annually could be in his future. |
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