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Cardinals | LaFleur confirms Minshew will start, Carson Beck to be the backup (2026-11-02 16:32:05) [jump to this story] Vikings | Kyler Murray's hamstring 'sore today,' O'Connell unsure on MNF availability (2026-11-02 14:48:44) [jump to this story] Ravens | Minter says Lamar Jackson's thumb injury 'potentially season-ending' (2026-11-01 16:37:12) [jump to this story] |
49ers | DeForest Buckner traded back to 49ers for fourth-round pick Tue Nov 3, 12:52 AM
The Colts have traded DT DeForest Buckner to the 49ers. Indianapolis receives a 2027 fourth-round pick from San Francisco.
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Rams | Matthew Stafford dealing with right elbow soreness after win over Chargers Tue Nov 3, 12:05 AM
Rams QB Matthew Stafford is dealing with soreness in his right elbow, the team said on Monday. Stafford was seen with ice on his right elbow after Sunday's win over the Chargers.
| Footballguys view: How the soreness affects his participation in practice this week will be worth watching ahead of the Rams' Week 9 game at the Commanders. That said, Stafford has a long history of playing through injuries. It will take more than soreness to keep him off the field. |
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Bears | Swift runs for 69 yards, three TDs in win over Seahawks Tue Nov 3, 12:01 AM
Chicago Bears RB D'Andre Swift ran 27 times for 69 yards and three touchdowns and also caught 2 passes for 10 yards on 3 targets in Monday's 34-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He was projected for 15.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 26.9.
| Footballguys view: The three touchdowns boost Swift's league-leading total to 10 (Buffalo's Josh Allen has nine). Swift is the first Bears player with 10 rushing TDs in a season since Raymont Harris had 10 in 1997. He is the first Bears player with 10 in the Bears' first eight games since Rick Casares had 11 in 1956. |
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Seahawks | Smith-Njigba catches 6 passes for 118 yards, a touchdown in loss to Bears Mon Nov 2, 11:25 PM
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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Seahawks | Leonard Williams questionable to return vs. Bears Mon Nov 2, 10:41 PM
Seahawks DT Leonard Williams is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Bears with a stinger. Williams went into the medical tent during the third quarter with an apparent left arm/shoulder injury.
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Jaguars | Chris Rodriguez Jr. estimated as limited after Monday walkthrough Mon Nov 2, 07:51 PM
Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. was estimated as a limited participant due to a hand injury after Monday's walkthrough. Rodriguez ran for 41 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Colts.
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Jaguars | Bhayshul Tuten estimated as non-participant on Monday Mon Nov 2, 07:51 PM
Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (ankle/foot) was estimated as a non-participant on Monday's practice report. Tuten ran for 104 yards and a touchdown and added 55 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in Sunday's win over the Colts.
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Giants | Harbaugh says Giants 'open for any calls' at deadline; Taylor biggest name linked Mon Nov 2, 07:47 PM
Giants head coach John Harbaugh said Monday the team is "open for any calls" and looking to be aggressive ahead of the trade deadline. Colts RB Jonathan Taylor is the biggest name connected to the Giants, while Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's season-ending injury has raised the question of whether Ravens RB Derrick Henry could become available. Both Taylor and Henry are under contract beyond this season, and Harbaugh said a move "wouldn't want to be a one-and-done kind of thing. You want to have a short-term and a long-term win if you're going to do it with draft capital." The Giants also figure to be in the market for defensive tackles, edge rushers and receivers.
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Commanders | Jeremy McNichols expected to miss 'multiple months' Mon Nov 2, 07:21 PM
Commanders RB Jeremy McNichols is expected to miss multiple months with a foot injury, per a source. McNichols is getting additional opinions on the injury on Tuesday. RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) is already on injured reserve, leaving Rachaad White, Austin Ekeler, Craig Reynolds and Devin Neal as Washington's healthy running backs.
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Chargers | David Njoku 'likely' to return to practice this week Mon Nov 2, 07:15 PM
Chargers TE David Njoku likely will return to practice this week, head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Monday. Njoku went on injured reserve after injuring his fibula in Week 2 and has missed the past five games. He caught six of eight targets for 67 yards before the injury. The Chargers have leaned on TEs Oronde Gadsden and Charlie Kolar in his absence.
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Seahawks | Lock inactive as emergency third QB again, Milroe backs up Darnold vs. Bears Mon Nov 2, 06:58 PM
Seahawks QB Drew Lock, Seattle's QB2, is inactive for Monday night's game against the Bears after being listed as questionable with a right elbow injury. For the second straight week, Lock will dress as the emergency third quarterback, meaning he can only play if both QB Sam Darnold and QB Jalen Milroe go down. Milroe serves as Darnold's backup.
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Cowboys | Malachi Lawrence's ankle injury 'could be a few weeks' Mon Nov 2, 06:57 PM
Cowboys rookie DE Malachi Lawrence suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals and could miss multiple weeks, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said on Monday. "Malachi has [an injury] that might be a little bit longer... Looks like it could be a few weeks," Schottenheimer said, adding that the team will do more testing and that Lawrence's injury is "a little different" from the ankle injuries to TE Jake Ferguson and CB Joey Porter Jr. Lawrence, who had taken over a starting outside linebacker job over the last three games, played 38 snaps with four quarterback pressures on Sunday and has 13 tackles, three quarterback hits and a sack in eight games. With Lawrence set to miss time, the Cowboys' OLB room includes Rashan Gary, Donovan Ezeiruaku, James Houston, Von Miller and Tyrus Wheat.
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Ravens | Tyler Loop likely headed to IR, Jake Moody would take over at kicker Mon Nov 2, 06:35 PM
Ravens K Tyler Loop is likely to be placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury, head coach Jesse Minter said on Monday. K Jake Moody would take over the kicking duties.
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Cowboys | Jake Ferguson has 'a chance' to play Sunday despite ankle injury Mon Nov 2, 06:17 PM
Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson has a chance to play Sunday against the Colts despite his ankle injury. Ferguson suffered a low ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals and returned to that game after initially being ruled out.
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Cardinals | Kendrick Bourne has fractured tibia, will miss three months and season Mon Nov 2, 05:47 PM
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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Vikings | Kyler Murray's Week 9 status uncertain, O'Connell says he 'remains the starter' if healthy Mon Nov 2, 05:24 PM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray's hamstring is sore enough on Monday that the team does not yet know if he will be available for the Week 9 Monday night game against the Bills. If healthy, Murray remains the starter, head coach Kevin O'Connell said.
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Rams | McVay says Terrance Ferguson return 'looking more likely than not' Mon Nov 2, 05:10 PM
Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that the team has not decided whether TE Terrance Ferguson, who is on injured reserve with an ankle injury, will practice this week. McVay added that "it is looking more likely than not" that the second-year tight end returns.
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Rams | Myles Garrett 'WILL practice this week', first action since Week 1 Mon Nov 2, 05:10 PM
Rams DE Myles Garrett will practice this week, his first action since Week 1. Garrett remains on injured reserve, and the Rams will have 21 days to activate him once he returns to practice.
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Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love apparently has 'new' ankle injury, per Mike LaFleur Mon Nov 2, 04:49 PM
Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love apparently has a "new" ankle injury, head coach Mike LaFleur said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Love was ruled out of Sunday's win over the Cowboys with an ankle injury after nine carries for 23 yards. RB Tyler Allgeier rushed for 147 yards in Sunday's game, and with RB Zonovan Knight in the concussion protocol, the Cardinals' backfield depth is thin, which makes a trade of Allgeier less appealing for Arizona. It might also make him a viable fantasy option in a tough matchup against the Seahawks in Week 9. |
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Cardinals | Kendrick Bourne's ankle injury 'not looking good,' possibly season-ending Mon Nov 2, 04:42 PM
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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Cardinals | LaFleur confirms Minshew will start, Carson Beck to be the backup Mon Nov 2, 04:32 PM
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed on Monday that QB Gardner Minshew II will start, one day after his heroics led to a dramatic win over the Cowboys. LaFleur added that rookie QB Carson Beck will be the backup. QB Jacoby Brissett "heads to the bench," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported.
| Footballguys view: In fact, Brissett will be the emergency third quarterback, with rookie QB Carson Beck moving up to the No. 2 spot. Could a trade be coming for Brissett? It's worth watching. |
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Ravens | Ravens sign QB Austin Reed to practice squad, Joe Fagnano expected to start Thursday Mon Nov 2, 04:26 PM
The Ravens signed QB Austin Reed to their practice squad on Monday after QBs Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley were both injured in Sunday's loss to the Bills. Rookie QB Joe Fagnano is expected to start Thursday night's Week 9 game against the Jaguars, as Jackson may be out for the season and Huntley is reportedly dealing with turf toe.
| Footballguys view: Fagnano completed 10-of-21 passes for 91 yards with an interception in his debut on Sunday. Reed spent time with Baltimore in training camp and previously played under Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle in Chicago in 2025. |
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Eagles | Sirianni: 'Tanner is our guy,' McKee stays Eagles' starting QB Mon Nov 2, 04:20 PM
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said on Monday that the team is sticking with QB Tanner McKee as its starter. "Tanner is our guy. We're not making any changes there," Sirianni said.
| Footballguys view: The decision comes after Philadelphia's 27-10 loss to the Commanders on Sunday. Of course, it's not like the team has an array of options. The Eagles mustered just 268 yards of offense in Washington. The running game was held to 91 yards, and McKee couldn't hold up against the Commanders' pressure. Washington racked up a season-best five sacks as McKee was pressured 20 times (46.5% pressure rate), and it seemed as though he was under duress far more than that. Philadelphia plays the Giants in Week 9. |
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Giants | Harbaugh confirms reaching out to Titans owner in Jeffery Simmons trade pursuit Mon Nov 2, 04:11 PM
Giants head coach John Harbaugh confirmed on Monday that he tried to contact Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk directly in an attempt to trade for DT Jeffery Simmons, now with the Bears.
| Footballguys view: Harbaugh said he left a message for Strunk but never spoke to her. He said the Giants' policy is to overturn every stone, that they aren't part of any "secret society oath" that only GMs can call GMs about trades, and that they're not apologizing for any communications they have to try to make moves. |
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Seahawks | Rookie Jadarian Price activated, Charbonnet to debut Monday vs. Bears Mon Nov 2, 04:05 PM
The Seahawks activated rookie RB Jadarian Price from injured reserve ahead of Monday night's game against the Bears.
| Footballguys view: Of course, Price's return further complicates an already-complicated backfield. Seattle also gets back RB Zach Charbonnet, who will make his 2026 season debut Monday night. You're likely taking your chances if you rely on either, but it's safe to assume those doing so aren't doing it by choice. |
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Cowboys | Rookie S Caleb Downs in concussion protocol ahead of Week 9 at Colts Mon Nov 2, 03:58 PM
Cowboys rookie S Caleb Downs is in the concussion protocol, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Downs must go through the five-step return-to-participation process and will have a full week to try to get cleared before the Week 9 game at the Colts on Sunday. He played 53 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, recording four tackles, including a goal-line stop of RB Jeremiyah Love on fourth-and-goal. Downs was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday last week with an ankle injury. |
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Jets | Steelers linked to Garrett Wilson ahead of trade deadline, insider says 'Stay tuned' Mon Nov 2, 03:37 PM
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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Commanders | Jacory Croskey-Merritt to stay on IR for at least two more games Mon Nov 2, 03:21 PM
Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) will remain on injured reserve for at least two more games, head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Croskey-Merritt was placed on injured reserve after re-injuring his groin in mid-October. We'll continue to watch for more, but for now Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler are the healthy backs on the roster. Jeremy McNichols, who started against the Eagles Sunday night, suffered a foot injury that is believed to be serious. |
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Commanders | Dan Quinn 'concerned' Jeremy McNichols' 'mid foot' injury is serious Mon Nov 2, 03:21 PM
Commanders RB Jeremy McNichols has a "mid foot" injury, and head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday that he's concerned it's serious.
| Footballguys view: Quinn said the team will consider bringing in some running back help if that proves to be true. As things stand now, Rachaad White, who delivered an RB16 (through Sunday night) performance, and Austin Ekeler are the healthy backs on the roster. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is on injured reserve. The Commanders play the Rams on Sunday. |
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Giants | Cam Skattebo works on the side with trainer in first post-bye practice Mon Nov 2, 02:54 PM
Giants RB Cam Skattebo, who injured his hamstring on his long overtime run against the Texans in Week 7, worked on the side with a trainer in the team's first practice after the bye on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Giants head coach John Harbaugh described RB Cam Skattebo as "day-to-day" on Monday. Skattebo ran 17 times for 124 yards and a touchdown and also caught 1 pass for -3 yards before suffering the injury in overtime in Houston. With RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. on IR, Devin Singletary is the only healthy back on the roster, although RB Eric Gray is back with the team and practicing today. The Giants are also rumored to be interested in trading for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor. Stay tuned. There will undoubtedly be more to come this week. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray's hamstring 'sore today,' O'Connell unsure on MNF availability Mon Nov 2, 02:48 PM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray's hamstring is "sore today," head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Monday, adding that the team is "going through a full eval of that as we work through the day."
| Footballguys view: Asked whether the injury could affect Murray's availability for next Monday's game against the Bills, O'Connell said "I don't think we're there yet" in terms of having an answer. Murray developed hamstring tightness late in Sunday's loss to the Lions. Carson Wentz will be standing by, but we might not gain clarity soon. The Vikings won't hit the practice field for Monday night's game until Thursday. |
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Packers | Christian Watson sore but 'doing great' with broken rib, 'we'll see as the week goes' Mon Nov 2, 02:48 PM
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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Packers | Micah Parsons set to practice this week, targeting Thanksgiving Eve return vs. Rams Mon Nov 2, 02:38 PM
Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed on Monday that DE Micah Parsons is set to practice this week as he works back from a torn ACL.
| Footballguys view: The Packers and Parsons are targeting the Thanksgiving Eve game against the Rams for his return to the field. |
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Lions | Lions say 'preliminary indications are positive' for Jack Campbell Mon Nov 2, 02:36 PM
The Lions offered the following update: "Jack Campbell continues to rest and recover at a local hospital," the team said. "Preliminary indications are positive and out of respect for Jack and his family we will not share further information at this time."
| Footballguys view: Campbell was injured making a tackle on Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson on the first play of the fourth quarter Sunday. He was carted off on a backboard, taken to the hospital for evaluation of a neck injury and kept there overnight. We'll follow up as needed. |
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Packers | LaFleur 'would anticipate' Josh Jacobs remaining with Packers amid NFL process Mon Nov 2, 02:27 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur addressed RB Josh Jacobs on Monday after case files involving Jacobs were released on Friday. "We're aware of the prior allegations on Josh. We're going to allow the NFL to do its process," LaFleur said. "But I would anticipate him being a member of us moving forward."
| Footballguys view: The NFL's investigation into Jacobs remains open and active and is now looking into the most recent allegations, as well as seeking additional information and evidence. We're all flying blind on this one, but if you're currently rostering and planning to play Jacobs, you'll need to monitor developments before making lineup decisions each week. |
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Colts | Steichen says Daniel Jones will remain Colts' starting QB Mon Nov 2, 02:21 PM
Colts QB Daniel Jones will remain the team's starting quarterback, head coach Shane Steichen said on Monday. Jones was benched for Anthony Richardson after throwing two interceptions in Sunday's 42-7 loss to the Jaguars, and Steichen said after the game that he was evaluating everything, including whether Jones would remain the starter.
| Footballguys view: On Sunday, Steichen benched Jones late in the game and gave Anthony Richardson his first playing time of the season. Richardson threw two passes, completing both of them for eight yards, and also took a sack for 10 yards. Richardson also had a five-yard run. As PFT noted, the Colts have already traded away two starters and would surely be willing to trade either Jones or Richardson if any other team wants them, but for now Steichen says he's coaching to win, and that Jones gives him the best chance to win. |
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Falcons | Zachariah Branch will be out this week, Stefanski says Mon Nov 2, 01:00 PM
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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Texans | Reed Blankenship still in concussion protocol, also had left hand surgery Mon Nov 2, 12:47 PM
Texans S Reed Blankenship remains in the concussion protocol and also had surgery on his left hand not long after the Jaguars game, per a source. The Texans will see how he progresses through the week.
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Saints | Saints weighing whether to open Travis Etienne Jr.'s return window Mon Nov 2, 12:37 PM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said on Monday that the team is still deciding whether to designate RB Travis Etienne Jr. for return from injured reserve this week.
| Footballguys view: Etienne has been out since Week 3 with a hamstring injury. If his practice window opens, the Saints will have 21 days to activate him. Until Etienne returns, Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, and CJ Donaldson will split the workload, with Kamara the most viable fantasy option. Worth noting, the Saints fired run game coordinator T. J. Paganetti. Run-game issues have plagued the team this year. So even if Etienne returns, we should keep our expectations in check. |
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Broncos | Sean Payton won't answer 'internet gossip' on reported Jonathan Taylor interest Mon Nov 2, 11:51 AM
Broncos head coach Sean Payton declined on Monday to address reported interest in Colts RB Jonathan Taylor and other skill players. "George (Paton) and I will spend time looking at the team and anywhere we can improve it, but I'm not going to answer questions about internet gossip," Payton said.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos had been reported among the teams interested in Taylor after the Colts were said to be open to trading him. We'll be watching for more. The trade deadline is Nov. 10. |
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Texans | DeMeco Ryans: 'no significant update' on David Montgomery Mon Nov 2, 11:17 AM
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Monday there is no significant update on RB David Montgomery (groin). Ryans said the team will see how he progresses throughout the week. Montgomery was ruled out of the Week 7 game against the Giants with the groin injury.
| Footballguys view: Montgomery suffered the injury during Week 5 against the Titans. He has missed the last two games while the Texans were on a Week 8 bye. Montgomery's availability this week will depend on his participation in practice later in the week. Remember, while Montgomery has been sidelined, running back Woody Marks has handled the primary workload in Houston's backfield. |
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Jets | Breece Hall 'ready to return' after sitting out Sunday; RB won't be traded Mon Nov 2, 10:21 AM
Jets RB Breece Hall is now ready to return to the field after the Jets played without him on Sunday. New York lost to the Raiders 38-33 in Hall's absence.
| Footballguys view: In addition, Hall will not be traded at the deadline, head coach Aaron Glenn said on Monday. "Breece is still a part of this team," Glenn said. "I've said it before: We're in the business of keeping good players, and he's one of our better players, so he'll be here." Braelon Allen has run for 357 yards and one touchdown in Hall's absence over the past four weeks, leading some fans to wonder whether New York trading Hall is a possibility. The next question is whether we will see more of a shared workload going forward. Stay tuned. |
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Broncos | Troy Franklin's role expands vs. Chiefs Mon Nov 2, 08:50 AM
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 | Jaylen Waddle's snaps reduced vs. Chiefs after chest injury Mon Nov 2, 08:50 AM
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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Broncos | Jonah Coleman plays 41 snaps to J.K. Dobbins' 13 vs. Chiefs Mon Nov 2, 08:50 AM
Broncos rookie RB Jonah Coleman played 41 offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Chiefs. RB J.K. Dobbins played 13 snaps.
| Footballguys view: Coleman out carried Dobbins 11 to 7, and the rookie ran 16 routes to Dobbins' 2. Coleman had a 17% target share. As Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke noted, Coleman was already the top waiver-wire pickup last week, but he's a must-add in leagues where he's available. There has been talk of Denver considering trading for a running back. Still, the team might reconsider based on Coleman's 100-yard performance, including a 51-yard gain after catching a short pass from Bo Nix to set up Denver's go-ahead touchdown. The Broncos play the Panthers in Week 9. |
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Raiders | Mike Washington Jr. out-snaps Ashton Jeanty 38-25 in win over Jets Mon Nov 2, 07:31 AM
Raiders rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. played 38 offensive snaps to RB Ashton Jeanty's 25 in Sunday's 38-33 win over the Jets, roughly a 60-40 split in Washington's favor. Head coach Klint Kubiak said after the game that Jeanty's limited carries were "my call" and that Jeanty remains "a big part of our team."
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Tristan Cockcroft suggested, the reasons for Jeanty's in-game benching are unclear, but Washington's usage -- both this week and in earlier games -- signals his importance as an insurance policy. That said, it seems likely that Jeanty will resume his starter's role in Week 9 against the 49ers. Cockcroft pointed to Washington's 3.3-yard-per-carry average -- and the fact that he was stuffed at the line six times -- while Jeanty provided the Raiders some utility in the receiving game (three catches, 64 yards). All that said, this is a situation we'll watch closely. |
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Buccaneers | Yaya Diaby believed to have MCL sprain, hope is he won't miss 'extended time' Mon Nov 2, 07:15 AM
Buccaneers DE Yaya Diaby, who exited Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons early, is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain.
| Footballguys view: He will have an MRI on Monday morning, but the hope is the injury is not one to cause him to miss extended time. |
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Chiefs | Chiefs 'will explore what's available' at WR, Thomas Jr. and Downs mentioned Mon Nov 2, 06:15 AM
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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Ravens | Baltimore has already reached out to Bears about Bagent Mon Nov 2, 02:55 AM
The Ravens have reached out to the Bears about QB Tyson Bagent, who is Baltimore's top trade pursuit according to multiple high-ranking NFL personnel executives, Sports Illustrated's Jason La Canfora reported on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Baltimore is headed into the trade deadline without QB Lamar Jackson, who is going on injured reserve after thumb surgery, and with QB Tyler Huntley dealing with turf toe, leaving rookie undrafted free agent QB Joe Fagnano. La Canfora reported that the Bears rebuffed all overtures for Bagent over the summer and believe he can be a valuable backup in head coach Ben Johnson's system, with one NFL GM saying, "Chicago doesn't have to trade him. They like him." The trade deadline is November 10. |
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Jaguars | Chiefs, Steelers, Commanders interested in Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars not inclined to deal Mon Nov 2, 12:20 AM
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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