Previews, Injuries, and News: Week 9

Due to illness, no audio was recorded this week. But we still have the blurbs.

Bye Weeks

Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars

Germany Game - Sunday, 9:30 am ET

Miami Dolphins @ Kansas City Chiefs

• Raheem Mostert (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, limited on Thursday
• Jaylen Waddle (back) practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday
• Jerick McKinnon (groin) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday
• Patrick Mahomes II (left hand) practiced in full
• Kadarius Toney (ankle) practiced in full
• Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) ruled out

Early Games - Sunday, 1:00 pm ET

Minnesota Vikings @ Atlanta Falcons

• K.J. Osborn (chest) limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday
• Drake London (groin) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, listed as day-to-day
• Desmond Ridder (concussion) practiced in full
• Kirk Cousins (Achilles) out for the season
• Jaren Hall is expected to start Week 9
• Vikings traded for Joshua Dobbs
• Taylor Heinicke will start ahead of Desmond Ridder

Seattle Seahawks @ Baltimore Ravens

• Tyler Lockett (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday
• DK Metcalf (hip) practiced in full on Wednesday, missed Thursday, likely a rest day as no setback was recorded
• Odell Beckham Jr (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday
• Gus Edwards (toe) did not practice Wednesday, returned Thursday
• Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) practiced in full
• Pete Carroll sang Zach Charbonnet's praises in press conferences

Arizona Cardinals @ Cleveland Browns

• Emari Demercado (toe) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Kyler Murray (knee) practiced in full
• Michael Wilson (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Amari Cooper (ankle/rest) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday
• Jerome Ford (ankle) limited Wednesday and Thursday
• Deshaun Watson (right shoulder) limited on Wednesday and Thursday, status for Sunday still unknown, told media he's "not sure" if he'll play
• Browns traded away Donovan Peoples-Jones to Lions

Los Angeles Rams @ Green Bay Packers

• Matthew Stafford (right thumb) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, unlikely to go on IR, considered day-to-day
• Puka Nacua (knee) limited on Wednesday and Thursday, swelling in knee
• Cooper Kupp off injury report, practicing in full
• Aaron Jones (hamstring) limited on Wednesday and Thursday
• Luke Musgrave (ankle) limited on Wednesday and Thursday
• Darrell Henderson Jr. promoted to active roster
• Brett Rypien expected to start if Matthew Stafford cannot

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Houston Texans

• Baker Mayfield (knee) practicing in full
• Dameon Pierce (ankle) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Robert Woods (foot) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday

Washington Commanders @ New England Patriots

• Curtis Samuel (toe) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Logan Thomas (heel) limited Wednesday, practiced in full Thursday
• Kendrick Bourne (knee) tore ACL, will be out for the season
• DeVante Parker (concussion) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Demario Douglas could be in line for WR1 workload after Parker injury

Chicago Bears @ New Orleans Saints

• Justin Fields (right thumb) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, considered week-to-week
• Michael Thomas (rest/illness) missed Wednesday's practice, limited Thursday
• Taysom Hill (hip) limited on Wednesday and Thursday

Afternoon Games - Sunday, 4:05-4:25 pm ET

Indianapolis Colts @ Carolina Panthers

• Josh Downs (knee) limited on Thursday after not being on Wednesday's practice report
• D.J. Chark (elbow) did not practice Wednesday, limited on Thursday
• Hayden Hurst (illness) did not practice Wednesday, limited on Thursday
• Adam Thielen (rest) did not practice Wednesday, limited on Thursday
• Laviska Shenault (ankle) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Mile Sanders off injury report after dealing with groin and shoulder injuries all year

New York Giants @ Las Vegas Raiders

• Darren Waller (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday
• Tyrod Taylor (ribs) ruled out for Sunday
• Saquon Barkley (ankle) limited on Wednesday and Thursday
• Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) limited on Wednesday and Thursday
• Daniel Jones (neck) practiced in full, expected to start again
• Clean bill of health for Raiders fantasy-relevant players
• Raiders fire GM, HC, OC
• Jimmy Garoppolo benched for Aidan O'Connell, who will likely start

Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles

• Brandin Cooks (rest) limited Wednesday, practiced in full Thursday
• Michael Gallup (illness) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday
• Boston Scott (personal) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Julio Jones elevated to active roster

Sunday Night Football - Sunday, 8:20 pm ET

Buffalo Bills @ Cincinnati Bengals

• Josh Allen (right shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, practiced in full Thursday, no indication that he won't be ready on Sunday
• Joe Mixon (chest) limited Wednesdsay, practiced in full Thursday
• Bill signed Leonard Fournette to practice squad, would be elevated as early as Sunday

Monday Night Football - Monday, 8:15 pm ET

Los Angeles Chargers @ New York Jets

• Gerald Everett (hip) practiced in full after missing Week 8
• Justin Herbert (left finger) practiced in full, expected to play through injury again
• Josh Palmer (knee) did not practice Thursday
• Randall Cobb (shoulder) practiced in full