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Commanders | Treylon Burks does not practice Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 07:32 PM
Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) did not practice on Wednesday as Washington began preparations for its Week 9 game against the Rams. Burks was questionable for last Sunday night's game against the Eagles with the foot injury but was active.
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Browns rookie WR Denzel Boston came up limping during Wednesday's practice and was added to the injury report with a calf injury, though he returned to practice. Boston already had a sleeve on his right calf when he was first seen limping. He was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 9 game at the Saints.
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49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on Wednesday that San Francisco tried to trade for Vikings WR Jauan Jennings and that Minnesota was amenable, but Jennings preferred to stay. "It wasn't, like, a definite no at first," Shanahan said. "But he was like, 'Man, Kyle, I'm pretty happy. I'm liking stuff.'" Shanahan disputed Fox's Jay Glazer's Sunday report that Jennings turned down a FaceTime with team brass, saying "He FaceTimed me... It was a good talk," and added there was no "bad blood." Jennings has six catches on 10 targets in six games with Minnesota.
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Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) remained sidelined at practice on Wednesday. Wicks was ruled out of last Sunday's game and is not practicing to open the week ahead of Sunday's Week 9 game against the Giants.
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Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) remained sidelined at practice on Wednesday. Smith was ruled out of last Sunday's game and is not practicing to open the week ahead of Sunday's Week 9 game against the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Smith has missed game action since Week 6, so it's no surprise he remains sidelined. Makai Lemon will be the Eagles' No. 1 receiver with Joe Milton III now under center at quarterback. |
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The Las Vegas Raiders released WR Cody White.
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Rams head coach Sean McVay mentioned RB Kyren Williams and WR Tutu Atwell as candidates for the team's punt returner role when asked about the job.
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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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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 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 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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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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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 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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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 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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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The Bills have released S C.J. Gardner-Johnson after he served a one-game suspension for spitting in the direction of Raiders TE Brock Bowers. NFL Network reported on Tuesday that the decision was driven more by inconsistency in Gardner-Johnson's performances than by the spitting incident. Gardner-Johnson started Buffalo's first six games after joining the team in the offseason, recording 26 tackles, two passes defended and one interception. Bills S Damar Hamlin replaced him in the starting lineup for Sunday's 36-10 win over the Ravens and is likely to retain his place.
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49ers WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) posted a video of himself working out at the team's practice facility during Tuesday's day off, suggesting there's a chance he could return for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Raiders. Samuel has been sidelined since injuring his hamstring in the Week 5 game against the Seahawks, and a decision on his status will likely be made later this week. Samuel had 16 receptions for 206 yards and three touchdowns, plus nine carries for 78 yards, before the injury. San Francisco could also be without WR Mike Evans (Achilles) again this week.
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Bears WR Luther Burden III played 3 of 21 snaps in heavy personnel in Monday's win over the Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: When the Bears established a lead, they went away from 3-WR sets, which partially explains Burden's splits between halves this season. He ranks WR3 in yards per route run in first halves and WR61 in second halves. Burden is the WR24 on WR7 usage in games with Caleb Williams this year, so Yahoo's Hayden Winks suggests it's no reason to panic. Burden is an upside WR2/3 despite the obvious inconsistency. |
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Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed (knee) has a chance to play Sunday against the Cardinals, head coach Mike Macdonald said on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: Shaheed did not play in Monday night's 34-17 loss to the Bears after being ruled out with the knee injury. We'll update his status after the Seahawks return to practice on Wednesday. |
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Ravens rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane played 33 snaps and caught one pass in Sunday's Week 8 loss to the Bills. Since returning from injury, Lane "has clearly assumed the No. 3 wide receiver role," relegating WR Devontez Walker to eight snaps.
| Footballguys view: As CBSSports.com notes, Lane ran 21 routes on 30 dropbacks by Baltimore's three quarterbacks, but his one target represented just a 3.8% share. With Lamar Jackson (thumb) and Tyler Huntley (toe) injured, Joe Fagnano (ankle) could be in line to start Thursday night against the Jaguars. It would be a downgrade for all Ravens skill players. |
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Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 6 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets in Monday's 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. He was projected for 21.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.8.
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Cardinals WR Kendrick Bourne has a fractured tibia that does not require surgery but will sideline him three months and end his season, a source said on Monday. Head coach Mike LaFleur said earlier Monday that the ankle injury Bourne suffered in Sunday's win over the Cowboys could be season-ending.
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Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said on Monday that WR Kendrick Bourne's ankle injury is not looking good and could possibly be season-ending.
| Footballguys view: Bourne needed help walking on the sideline and was ruled out with the injury during Sunday's win over the Cowboys. Reggie Virgil was also hurt in Dallas, so the Cowboys will be thin at wideout behind Michael Wilson, who is playing with two broken ribs. Simi Fehoko and Devin Duvernay are the healthy receivers on the regular roster. We'll be looking for more on the team's plans at the position in coming days. |
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The Steelers have been linked to Jets WR Garrett Wilson ahead of the NFL trade deadline, NFL insider Jason La Canfora reported. La Canfora wrote "Stay tuned" on X in response to Dave Dameshek, who was reacting to the report that Pittsburgh is interested in Wilson.
| Footballguys view: Wilson posted the best season of his career in 2024 with current Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, catching 101 passes for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns. The Steelers are on their bye week, and the trade deadline will pass before their next game. Stay tuned. |
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Packers WR Christian Watson is sore but "doing great" as he deals with a broken rib, the Packers' passing game coordinator Jason Vrable said on Monday. "We'll see as the week goes," Vrable said, adding that Watson will do everything possible to get his body ready for Sunday's game at the Patriots.
| Footballguys view: Watson caught eight passes for 113 yards in Thursday's win over the Panthers after saying he broke a rib during the game. We'll be monitoring his progress daily when the team begins preparation for Week 9 on Wednesday. |
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Falcons rookie WR Zachariah Branch has a hamstring injury and will be out for this week's game, head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Branch was injured in Sunday's 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers and did not return. Olamide Zacchaeus took over as the team's primary return man with Branch out. Atlanta takes on the Bengals in Madrid in Week 9. |
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Broncos WR Troy Franklin's role expanded in Sunday's win over the Chiefs, according to the team's offensive snap counts.
| Footballguys view: This is likely not a permanent condition. Franklin saw more work as WR Jaylen Waddle's snaps were reduced after he dealt with a chest injury. We'll monitor Waddle's health closely in coming days. The Broncos play the Panthers in Week 9. |
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Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle's role was reduced in Sunday's win over the Chiefs after he dealt with a chest injury, according to the team's offensive snap counts.
| Footballguys view: Waddle was active for the game after being listed as questionable with a chest injury. He caught 3 passes on 6 targets for 39 yards, with a touchdown and a two-point conversion, making him WR21 through Sunday's games. We'll monitor Waddle's health this week, with the Broncos set to play the Panthers. |
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Chiefs GM Brett Veach told CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson during Sunday's loss to the Broncos that, with WR Tyquan Thornton out for the season and WR Rashee Rice having a history of soft tissue injuries, the team "will explore what's available at the wide receiver position."
| Footballguys view: Wolfson added that Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. and Colts WR Josh Downs have been mentioned and that the Chiefs "will make calls and see where everything stands" over the next week. ProFootballTalk reported that the Chiefs, Steelers, and Commanders have interest in Thomas, and that Downs is Kansas City's Plan B if it cannot pry Thomas away from Jacksonville. Stay tuned. The trade deadline is Nov. 10. |
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The Chiefs, Steelers and Commanders have interest in Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. The Jaguars have not shown much inclination to trade him, even if Thomas would prefer a fresh start. "Contenders usually aren't sellers at the trade deadline."
| Footballguys view: Currently, the Chiefs, Steelers, and Commanders have interest. According to PFT, the Steelers have greater interest in the Colts Josh Downs. Downs, however, is Kansas City's Plan B if they can't get Thomas away from the Jaguars. The Jaguars have no real incentive to move him unless they get a big offer. We'll see if it comes. The trade deadline is Nov. 10. |
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Miami Dolphins WR Kevin Coleman Jr. caught 3 passes for 46 yards and a touchdown on 3 targets in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the New England Patriots. He was projected for 1.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 12.1.
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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson declined to speak with reporters after Sunday's 19-15 loss to the Lions in Detroit. Head coach Kevin O'Connell and QB Kyler Murray both acknowledged the receiver's frustration. Jefferson said last week that his slow statistical season was "definitely an in-between feeling" during the Vikings' 6-0 start.
| Footballguys view: O'Connell pointed to three plays where he thought Murray could have given Jefferson better chances to make big plays. As ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert noted, Jefferson has been unable to maintain his career production levels since the start of the 2025 season, as the Vikings have used four different starting quarterbacks. He has already doubled his touchdown output this season (four) when compared with 2025, but otherwise is off to the worst start in his career. It's a situation worth watching. |
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Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) is active for Sunday night's game against the Eagles. Burks was listed as questionable for the matchup.
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Broncos WR Courtland Sutton has returned to Sunday's game against the Chiefs after being injured in the second quarter.
| Footballguys view: Sutton took a big shot in the ribs on a catch up the left sideline from QB Bo Nix. Sutton needed attending to after the hit. Sutton finished the day with four catches for 53 yards. We'll monitor Sutton's status when the Broncos begin preparing to take on the Panthers in Week 9. |
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Dolphins WR Malik Washington has returned to Sunday's game against the Patriots after being injured in the second quarter.
| Footballguys view: Washington briefly exited the game in the second quarter after taking a hard hit over the middle from Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss. He walked off under his own power and went into the blue medical tent for evaluation. Washington quickly returned to the field before halftime and caught a touchdown pass. |
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Cardinals WR Michael Wilson said on Sunday that he has two broken ribs.
| Footballguys view: As SI.com's Donnie Druin noted, Wilson gutted it out for the Cardinals in a big way, finishing the day with eight receptions for 111 yards and a game-tying touchdown with six seconds remaining. He also added a 17-yard rush in overtime to help put Arizona in position to kick a game-winning field goal. With Kendrick Bourne (ankle) and Reggie Virgil (undisclosed) both leaving early, Arizona's receiving corps is in serious question heading into a matchup against a Seahawks defense that ranks No. 1 versus wide receivers in Week 9. |
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Bills WR DJ Moore said he is OK after a knee scare at the end of Sunday's win over the Ravens. QB Josh Allen checked on Moore in the medical tent. Moore joked, "I just got back, can't miss time again!"
| Footballguys view: Moore had a strong game until that point, making four receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown. Moore was playing his first game back after an extended absence with a shoulder injury. While the extent of his injury was not immediately clear, replay showed that Moore appeared to hyperextend his leg while taking a hit. We'll follow up as needed. |
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Tennessee Titans WR Chimere Dike caught 5 passes for 71 yards and a touchdown on 6 targets in Sunday's 43-36 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was projected for 2.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 15.6.
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Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase caught 11 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown on 16 targets in Sunday's 43-36 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was projected for 16.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 25.6.
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Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins caught 10 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns on 11 targets in Sunday's 43-36 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was projected for 14.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 32.5.
| Footballguys view: Higgins wasn't just dominant at the catch point, he ran with the conviction of a power running back after the catch. He is surging for fantasy with Joe Burrow slinging it to make up for a poor defense and the lack of a running game. |
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Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson ran 1 time for 17 yards and also caught 8 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets in Sunday's 33-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He was projected for 10.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.8.
| Footballguys view: Wilson played through a painful rib injury that didn't stop him from laying out for a touchdown in the waning seconds that would have won the game if Chad Ryland hadn't missed the extra point. Wilson contributed to the game-winning field goal drive and should be in lineups even though the Cardinals are traveling to Seattle in Week 9 as long as he is able to play through this injury. |
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Patriots WRs Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III and rookie TEs Eli Raridon and Tanner Arkin were in New England's offensive starting lineup for Sunday's Week 8 game at the Dolphins. QB Drake Maye and RB Rhamondre Stevenson also started. The offensive line was LT Will Campbell, LG Walter Rouse, C Jared Wilson, RG Matt Pryor and RT Morgan Moses.
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