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Seahawks | Sam Darnold ruled out for Week 10 game at Raiders Wed Nov 11, 07:01 PM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (ribs/quadriceps) did not practice on Wednesday and has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Raiders.
| Footballguys view: Darnold suffered a cracked rib early in his previous game and has now missed back-to-back weeks. The Seahawks had planned to start QB Drew Lock again against Las Vegas, giving Darnold another week to recover. |
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Seahawks | Drew Lock still limited in Wednesday's practice Wed Nov 11, 06:52 PM
Seahawks QB Drew Lock remained a limited participant in practice on Wednesday as he deals with an oblique strain. The Seahawks plan to start Lock again in Sunday's Week 10 game at the Raiders with QB Sam Darnold ruled out, and head coach Mike Macdonald said on Monday that he believes Lock's oblique strain is minor.
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Rams | Matthew Stafford a full participant Wednesday Wed Nov 11, 06:10 PM
Rams QB Matthew Stafford (right elbow) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Stafford has been dealing with right elbow soreness and was also a full participant last Wednesday ahead of the Week 9 win over the Commanders. The Rams visit the Cardinals on Sunday.
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Saints | Tyler Shough says awkward sliding form due to injured left hand Wed Nov 11, 04:43 PM
Saints QB Tyler Shough took grief from teammates about his sliding form after Sunday's win over the Browns. Shough said on Wednesday that the slide has to do with his injured left hand and that he was not trying to draw a penalty.
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes full participant, 'on track' to play at Atlanta Wed Nov 11, 04:30 PM
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday, putting him on track to play Sunday at Atlanta.
| Footballguys view: Chiefs fans can breathe a sigh of relief here. Mahomes is dealing with an elbow injury that Andy Reid called 'day-to-day' on Monday, after an MRI did not reveal a major injury. |
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Lions | Jared Goff limited in Wednesday practice Wed Nov 11, 04:17 PM
Lions QB Jared Goff was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday because of a chest injury.
| Footballguys view: There has been no indication that Goff is at risk of missing Sunday's Week 10 game against the Patriots in Germany. The next two days should bring more information about his condition. |
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Texans | C.J. Stroud calls Xavier Hutchinson 'the most reliable' on the team Wed Nov 11, 04:05 PM
Texans QB C.J. Stroud said on Wednesday that WR Xavier Hutchinson is "the most reliable" player on the team. Stroud said Hutchinson works the hardest and sprints on every play, and that he is not surprised by Hutchinson's production.
| Footballguys view: Hutchinson is a great blocker, and he can get some looks near pay dirt from time to time. Against the Browns in Week 10, we've got Hutchinson as a touchdown-dependent deep flex play. |
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Giants | J.J. McCarthy 'good to go' for Thursday night vs. Commanders Wed Nov 11, 04:05 PM
Giants QB J.J. McCarthy (hip) is "good to go" for Thursday night's Week 10 game against the Commanders.
| Footballguys view: The hip problem led to some great memes, but it's not going to cost McCarthy the Week 10 game. McCarthy was a full participant in the Giants' only practice of the short week on Tuesday. We've got him in the middle of the QB2 tier, and that make him an option in start-2QB/superflex leagues. |
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Panthers | Bryce Young off the injury report for first time since Week 3 Wed Nov 11, 02:42 PM
Panthers QB Bryce Young was off the injury report on Wednesday for the first time since Week 3. Young had been listed with an ankle injury, and he was a full participant on last week's estimated report.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Panthers here. Even with a 3-5 record, the Panthers sit atop the NFC South. A healthy Young can help them stay on track for the playoffs. From a fantasy perspective, we like Young as a QB1 against the Saints in Week 10. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray to be DNP on projected report, 'just started his running progression' Wed Nov 11, 02:27 PM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray will be listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's projected injury report, head coach Kevin O'Connell said. The Vikings are not practicing on Wednesday. Murray, who has been dealing with a hamstring strain, "just started his running progression" on Wednesday, O'Connell said.
| Footballguys view: Murray is not an option for the Vikings in Week 10 - and Carson Wentz should not be an option any longer. The team made a trade for Kirk Cousins, and we imagine he'll be the starter in Week 10. O'Connell is just being coy by not admitting Cousins will start against the Packers. In fact, Green Bay is preparing for Cousins as the starter. |
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Vikings | Kevin O'Connell won't fully commit to Kirk Cousins starting Sunday vs. Packers Wed Nov 11, 02:25 PM
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell would not fully commit on Wednesday to QB Kirk Cousins starting Sunday's Week 10 game at the Packers. "That's what we're working toward but also want to be fair to Kirk and make sure he feels good about it," O'Connell said. The Vikings acquired Cousins from the Raiders on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: O'Connell should just tell the truth; Cousins gives the Vikings the best chance to win. Carson Wentz was terrible in Week 9, and that's why the Vikings felt they had to bring Cousins back. He's familiar with the system, and it shouldn't take too long for Cousins to get back up to speed in the offense. O'Connell may not commit on Wednesday, but we imagine things get obvious by the time Friday rolls around; Cousins is the starter. |
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Vikings | Matt LaFleur 'fairly confident' Kirk Cousins will start Sunday for Vikings Wed Nov 11, 01:33 PM
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, who coached Vikings QB Kirk Cousins in Washington, said on Wednesday he expects Cousins to start Sunday's game against Green Bay. "He'll be starting. I'm fairly confident of that," LaFleur said. LaFleur also said he was stunned that the Vikings only had to give up a third-round pick to acquire Cousins.
| Footballguys view: Of course Cousins is going to start! The Vikings made the big move for Cousins because Carson Wentz is not a great option and Kyler Murray is banged up. Cousins knows the system and should be able to step in without much of a ramping-up period. Against the Packers in Week 10, we see Cousins as a QB2/streaming option for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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Ravens | Jacoby Brissett warming up at start of practice with Ravens Wed Nov 11, 01:16 PM
Ravens QB Jacoby Brissett was warming up at the start of practice on Wednesday. Brissett was acquired in a trade with the Cardinals last week after injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. Baltimore hosts the Chargers on Monday night.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Ravens HC Jesse Minter said he expects Brissett to start in Week 10 against the Chargers. With the support of a rushing attack, Brissett should be able to manage the game for the Ravens. From a fantasy perspective, we can't really see him getting above his QB2/QB3 range that he normally produces at when a starter. |
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Browns | Monken has 'no intention of Deshaun not being our starter' going forward Wed Nov 11, 01:03 PM
Browns head coach Todd Monken said Wednesday that it was always his intention to start QB Deshaun Watson over QB Shedeur Sanders in Week 10 against the Texans. Looking beyond Sunday's game, Monken added, "I have no intention of Deshaun not being our starter."
| Footballguys view: Watson is the team's starter after missing last week, even though he did clear the concussion protocol before the game. Against a Texans defense in Week 10, we've got Watson as a QB2/streaming option. |
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Dolphins | Hafley: Malik Willis will be the starter once he returns Wed Nov 11, 12:36 PM
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said QB Malik Willis would be the starter once he comes back. QB Kyle McCord had received sporadic team reps in practice over the first nine weeks of the season, but that will increase significantly as he prepares to start.
| Footballguys view: Willis is seeking second opinions on the groin injury that landed him on IR, according to Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley. The Dolphins turn to McCord for the time being, and if Willis needs season-ending surgery, he could be the starter for the rest of the 2026 season. |
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Titans | Borgonzi gives 'firm yes' on Cam Ward as Titans' QB going forward Wed Nov 11, 12:10 PM
Titans QB Cam Ward has the backing of Mike Borgonzi as the team's quarterback of the future. Borgonzi gave a firm yes when asked if he is confident Ward will be the QB going forward and in the future.
| Footballguys view: What else is he going to say? Coming out of a Week 9 bye, we'll see if Ward can build some momentum off the last game he's played. Ward completed 26-of-40 attempts for 304 yards and had two touchdowns in the Titans' 43-36, Week 8 loss to the Bengals. If he does start to produce more as a passer, Ward will pay off the hope the Titans have for him. He's far from a polished passer, but the tools are there for Ward to at least be a solid starter when fully developed. |
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Browns | Todd Monken names Deshaun Watson starter over Shedeur Sanders for Week 10 Wed Nov 11, 08:44 AM
Browns QB Deshaun Watson will start Sunday's Week 10 game against the Texans over QB Shedeur Sanders.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Todd Monken named Watson his starting quarterback for the Texans game on Wednesday. Monken had said on Monday that he was not ready to name a starter. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels estimated full participant after Tuesday walkthrough Tue Nov 10, 05:45 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) was estimated as a full participant following Tuesday's walkthrough. Daniels was also estimated as a full participant on Monday ahead of Thursday night's game at the Giants.
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Cardinals | Carson Beck to make first NFL start vs. Rams as Minshew goes on IR Tue Nov 10, 05:04 PM
The Cardinals placed QB Gardner Minshew II on injured reserve on Tuesday, ending his season after he hurt his arm (reportedly tearing his UCL) in Sunday's loss in Seattle. Rookie QB Carson Beck will make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Rams. The Cardinals signed veteran QB Josh Johnson and rookie QB Joey Aguilar to back up Beck. Minshew completed 38-of-53 passes for 354 yards and three touchdowns in two appearances and is scheduled to be a free agent at the end of the season.
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Cardinals | Cardinals place Gardner Minshew on IR, officially sign QBs Josh Johnson, Joey Aguilar Tue Nov 10, 05:03 PM
The Cardinals placed QB Gardner Minshew II on injured reserve on Tuesday. Minshew suffered an elbow injury and reportedly tore his UCL. Arizona also officially signed QBs Josh Johnson and Joey Aguilar.
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Jets | Breece Hall, Geno Smith, Garrett Wilson still Jets after trade deadline passes Tue Nov 10, 04:06 PM
Jets RB Breece Hall, QB Geno Smith, WR Garrett Wilson, DE Will McDonald IV and CB Nahshon Wright all remain on the roster after the NFL trade deadline passed on Tuesday. The Jets' only deadline trade sent Cisco to the Lions, Darren Mougey's 15th player trade since August 2025.
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Giants | J.J. McCarthy a full participant in practice Tuesday Tue Nov 10, 04:04 PM
Giants QB J.J. McCarthy (hip) was a full participant in practice on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy would have been limited on Monday's estimated report, and the Giants said on Monday they were "confident" he would be ready for Thursday's game against the Commanders. We'll get injury designations -- if there are any -- after Wednesday's practice. |
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Dolphins | Kyle McCord becomes Miami's new starting QB with Malik Willis headed to IR Tue Nov 10, 03:49 PM
Dolphins QB Kyle McCord becomes Miami's new starting quarterback after the team placed QB Malik Willis on injured reserve with a groin injury on Tuesday. McCord was acquired from the Packers last summer. QB Brady Cook is on the practice squad.
| Footballguys view: McCord was a 6th-round pick (No. 181 overall) by the Eagles in the 2025 NFL Draft. McCord led the FBS with 4,779 passing yards at Syracuse in 2024. According to ESPN's Steve Muench, "[McCord] is an effective point guard who spreads the ball around. Four Syracuse receivers finished the season with more than 60 catches ... his arm is strong enough to make every throw, and he has the touch to drop the ball in downfield." Now we'll all get an extended look. |
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Dolphins | Malik Willis to IR with core muscle injury, will miss 'at least four weeks' Tue Nov 10, 03:45 PM
The Dolphins are placing QB Malik Willis on injured reserve. Willis had been battling a groin injury that impacted his mobility, and an MRI showed it has developed into a core muscle injury that requires rest. The injury is not season-ending, but Willis will miss at least four weeks.
| Footballguys view: Kyle McCord, whom the Dolphins acquired in August from the Packers, becomes Miami's new starting quarterback. QB Brady Cook is on the practice squad. This change obviously isn't ideal. Prior to Sunday's loss to the Lions, Willis and Miami's offense seemed to be gaining traction. Going forward, the team could lean even more heavily on Ollie Gordon II and the rushing attack. |
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Raiders | Fernando Mendoza takes over as starting QB after Cousins trade Tue Nov 10, 02:37 PM
Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, will take over as the starting quarterback following Kirk Cousins' trade to the Vikings.
| Footballguys view: Las Vegas is 4-5, and Mendoza's first two career starts will come against the Seahawks and Broncos, two of the NFL's top defenses. While we don't have a lot to go by, it's reasonable to expect TE Brock Bowers' and RB Ashton Jeanty's roles to keep them fantasy-relevant through this shift. We'll be watching for more on any possible changes to the offense with Mendoza at the helm. |
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Vikings | Vikings acquire Kirk Cousins from Raiders for 2027 third-round pick Tue Nov 10, 02:37 PM
The Vikings acquired QB Kirk Cousins from the Raiders in a trade on Tuesday, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported. Las Vegas will reportedly receive a 2027 third-round pick for the 38-year-old, who has thrown 20 touchdowns against eight interceptions in nine games this season.
| Footballguys view: The move reunites Cousins with Minnesota after QB Carson Wentz threw for just 81 yards with three turnovers in Monday's 23-6 loss to the Bills. QB Kyler Murray, the team's original starter, made six starts for the Vikings this season. Cousins' last game for the Vikings came in 2023 against the Packers at Lambeau Field, and his first game back with Minnesota could come Sunday in Week 10 against Green Bay at Lambeau Field. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray 'moves to the bench' as Vikings acquire Kirk Cousins Tue Nov 10, 02:36 PM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray "moves to the bench" after Minnesota acquired QB Kirk Cousins from the Raiders on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders are trading Cousins, a four-time Pro Bowler, to the Vikings for their 2027 third-round pick, Tom Pelissero reported, with Cousins returning to Minnesota "for the playoff push." Murray has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and was ruled out for Monday night's game against the Bills, which Carson Wentz started. |
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Giants | J.J. McCarthy practicing in Giants' only session of short week Tue Nov 10, 01:32 PM
Giants QB J.J. McCarthy (hip) was practicing on Tuesday, as head coach John Harbaugh expected. Tuesday's session is the Giants' only practice of the week ahead of Thursday night's Week 10 game against the Commanders.
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Raiders | Vikings identify Kirk Cousins as 'prime trade candidate' ahead of deadline Tue Nov 10, 01:27 PM
The Vikings have identified Raiders QB Kirk Cousins as a "prime trade candidate" ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported, citing league sources. Schefter added that "the clock is ticking to get a deal done." Cousins' last game with Minnesota was at Green Bay, where the Vikings play on Sunday.
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Vikings | Vikings will trade for a QB before deadline, 'it will be someone' Tue Nov 10, 01:07 PM
The Vikings will trade for a quarterback before Tuesday's 4:00 p.m. ET trade deadline, a source with knowledge of the situation said.
| Footballguys view: The options, per PTF's Mike Florio, are "Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, Mac Jones, Kirk Cousins, TBD surprise, TBD huge surprise, but it will be someone." Florio's source also mentioned Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston as possibilities. The move comes after a poor outing from Vikings QB Carson Wentz in Monday night's game. |
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Jets | Beat writer would be 'pretty stunned' if Jets trade Geno Smith Tue Nov 10, 11:45 AM
The beat writer would be "pretty stunned" if the Jets trade QB Geno Smith at the trade deadline, even though teams have called about him. In the beat writer's view, it is "more likely he's back in 2027 than traded now," and the Jets are not going to start rookie QB Cade Klubnik for eight games. The beat writer added that the Jets are "not waving the white flag on the season, even with how badly it's gone to this point."
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Chargers | Justin Herbert avoids finger fracture, should be 'good to go' Tue Nov 10, 12:19 AM
Chargers QB Justin Herbert avoided a fracture of the middle finger on his left, non-throwing hand in Sunday's loss to the Texans, head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Monday. Herbert should be "good to go" moving forward, The Athletic reported.
| Footballguys view: Herbert had his left hand surgically repaired during the 2025 season after breaking a bone in the back of the hand during a Week 13 game. He played through the injury and expects to play through his current injury, he said postgame. The Chargers, who play the Ravens on Monday Night Football in Week 10, have lost 11 consecutive games. |
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Gardner Minshew II likely needs season-ending surgery on torn UCL Tue Nov 10, 12:18 AM
Cardinals QB Gardner Minshew II is seeking additional medical opinions to confirm that he likely will need season-ending surgery on a torn UCL, sources told ESPN's Josh Weinfuss.
| Footballguys view: Minshew suffered the injury before halftime of Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Seahawks and played the second half with it. With Minshew expected to be out, the Cardinals are set to turn to rookie quarterback Carson Beck on Sunday against the Rams. The team also plans to sign veteran Josh Johnson off the Bengals' practice squad. With WR Michael Wilson suffering a season-ending fractured neck, Trey McBride will be even more important for Beck and the Cardinals. |
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Vikings | Monday night's game to factor into Vikings' QB view before Tuesday's deadline Tue Nov 10, 12:14 AM
Monday night's game against the Bills was going to play a role in how the Vikings view the quarterback position before Tuesday's trade deadline.
| Footballguys view: Vikings QB Carson Wentz started the game in place of QB Kyler Murray, who is dealing with a hamstring injury and is week to week. Whether Minnesota could look to add a quarterback before the deadline was raised as an open question. |
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Vikings | Wentz held to 81 passing yards in loss to Bills Mon Nov 9, 11:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz completed 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards and 2 interceptions and lost 1 fumble in Monday's 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 15.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with -0.8.
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Buccaneers | Zac Robinson will 'continue to call plays' as Bucs work to fix passing game Mon Nov 9, 09:39 PM
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that offensive coordinator Zac Robinson will continue to call plays. Tampa Bay's bye-week mission is to fix QB Baker Mayfield and the passing game.
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Cardinals | Cardinals signing veteran QB Josh Johnson after Gardner Minshew's reported UCL tear Mon Nov 9, 08:24 PM
The Cardinals are signing 40-year-old QB Josh Johnson, according to reports. The move comes after QB Gardner Minshew II reportedly tore his UCL in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Seahawks, an injury he played through for the rest of the game, and Minshew will likely be headed to injured reserve. Johnson played in five games for the Commanders in 2025, starting two and going 1-1, and has 11 career starts. He has been on NFL rosters since 2009 and was with Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur in 2021.
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Giants | J.J. McCarthy would have been limited on Monday's estimated report Mon Nov 9, 06:33 PM
Giants QB J.J. McCarthy (hip) would have been a limited participant in practice on Monday. The Giants did not practice, so Monday's practice report is an estimate.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels full participant in Monday's practice estimation Mon Nov 9, 06:31 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) was listed as a full participant in Monday's practice estimation. Washington faces the Giants on Thursday night.
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Cardinals | Gardner Minshew undergoing tests on right elbow/arm after first-half blow Mon Nov 9, 04:34 PM
The Cardinals are doing tests on QB Gardner Minshew II's right elbow/arm, the team said Monday. Minshew took a blow at the end of the first half of Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: So, in addition to losing WR Michael Wilson for the season, there's a chance Minshew misses Sunday against the Rams, per Mike LaFleur. Rookie Carson Beck will start at quarterback if Minshew can't play. |
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Ravens | Jesse Minter keeps Lamar Jackson's thumb injury, return chances 'between me and him' Mon Nov 9, 03:51 PM
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter declined to give any update on QB Lamar Jackson (thumb) in his Monday press conference, including whether he can return this season or whether he requires or has had surgery.
| Footballguys view: "I'm going to keep most of the conversations between Lamar and I between Lamar and I," Minter said, adding that "no one wants to be on the field more" and that Jackson is "probably going to do everything he can to put himself in position" to play. Jackson, who is on injured reserve, is reportedly out 6-9 weeks with a fractured and dislocated thumb. Jacoby Brissett is set to take over as Baltimore's starting quarterback with Jackson and Tyler Huntley on injured reserve. |
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Browns | Todd Monken 'not ready to name' Watson or Sanders starter for Week 10 Mon Nov 9, 02:09 PM
Browns head coach Todd Monken was not ready on Monday to name either QB Deshaun Watson or QB Shedeur Sanders his starter for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Texans. The decision follows Sanders' late rally in Sunday's 23-22 overtime loss to the Saints.
| Footballguys view: ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported earlier Monday that the Browns plan to start Watson in Week 10 against the Texans. The looming decision follows Sanders' late rally in Sunday's 23-22 overtime loss to the Saints. Of course, it makes sense that Monken and the Browns aren't looking to fill the Texans in on their plan. That said, we'll continue to watch for more. |
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Chiefs | Andy Reid: Patrick Mahomes 'day-to-day' with elbow injury Mon Nov 9, 01:26 PM
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is day-to-day with an elbow injury, head coach Andy Reid said on Monday. Reid said he had seen Mahomes on Monday and the quarterback was in "good spirits." Mahomes' MRI after Sunday's win over the Jets did not reveal a major elbow injury.
| Footballguys view: Mahomes finished Sunday's game completing 23 of his 31 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns, even though he averaged just 2.8 air yards per attempt, his second-fewest in a game in his career, according to Next Gen Stats. The Chiefs' training staff is expected to monitor Mahomes in hopes of reducing the swelling in his elbow and his pain when throwing the ball. Reid said he didn't know if Mahomes would be able to have his full reps during the Chiefs' three practices this week. The Chiefs' next game is Sunday against the Falcons in Atlanta. |
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Seahawks | Macdonald believes Lock's oblique strain is minor, Darnold ruled out vs. Raiders Mon Nov 9, 12:46 PM
Seahawks QB Drew Lock is dealing with an oblique strain that head coach Mike Macdonald believes is minor. Macdonald told Seattle Sports 710 ESPN on Monday that tests on Lock's oblique were "good" and the team believes he can start Week 10 against the Raiders, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported. Macdonald also ruled out QB Sam Darnold for Sunday's game in Las Vegas.
| Footballguys view: Remember, Lock was already working with tendinitis in his throwing elbow. We'll follow up as the week progresses. Jalen Milroe will be standing by if Lock and Darnold are both out. |
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Browns | Browns plan to start Deshaun Watson in Week 10 vs. Texans Mon Nov 9, 11:36 AM
The Browns plan to start QB Deshaun Watson in Week 10 against the Texans. QB Shedeur Sanders filled in on Sunday in New Orleans, but returning to Watson was the expected move once he cleared the concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: Watson cleared concussion protocol on Saturday, but was inactive after missing two practices during the week. Shedeur Sanders got the start and went 19-of-31 for 297 yards and two touchdowns. Monken said after the game that he was proud of Sanders' performance after spending the first two months of the season on the bench, but declined to answer whether it was enough for him to consider making a lasting change. Monken hasn't confirmed the plan, but it appears the team will return to the status quo as they try to keep pace in the AFC playoff race. |
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Giants | J.J. McCarthy has hip pointer, Giants 'confident' he'll be ready for Thursday Mon Nov 9, 11:35 AM
Giants QB J.J. McCarthy suffered a hip pointer during Sunday's win over the Eagles in Philadelphia. The team is confident that McCarthy will be ready for Thursday night's game against the Commanders. McCarthy left Sunday's game with the hip injury before returning, and said afterward the hip 'feels pretty good.'
| Footballguys view: The short turnaround makes this a situation worth watching. As ProFootballTalk.com suggested, even if he's not playing, there's strategic value in keeping the Commanders in the dark about whether it will be McCarthy or Jameis Winston. Either way, it would be wise for Washington to be ready for both guys, since McCarthy could aggravate the injury or suffer a new one. We'll be following up through game time. |
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Cardinals | LaFleur says 'no' to Carson Beck replacing Gardner Minshew II next week Sun Nov 8, 08:54 PM
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur answered with a quick "no" on Sunday when asked whether rookie QB Carson Beck would replace QB Gardner Minshew II next week.
| Footballguys view: LaFleur clearly didn't like the offense's execution before the snap in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Seahawks, as crowd noise bothered the offensive line at times and there was a not-on-the-same-page element. "The margin for error is slim," Minshew said. Arizona hosts the Rams in Week 10. |
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes II's MRI did not reveal a major elbow injury, 'so far, so good' Sun Nov 8, 08:19 PM
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes II underwent an MRI following Sunday's win over the Jets, and the tests did not reveal a major injury, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported, citing sources.
| Footballguys view: Mahomes' elbow strain/sprain will be monitored over the next few days for pain and swelling, but "so far, so good." Mahomes returned to the game after the injury. Again, this is a story we'll be following closely in coming days. |
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Chargers | Justin Herbert has possible fracture in left middle finger, 'could be a fracture' Sun Nov 8, 08:16 PM
Chargers QB Justin Herbert left Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Texans in the fourth quarter after injuring the middle finger on his left, non-throwing hand. "It could be a fracture," head coach Jim Harbaugh said, adding, "We'll find out," and noted that he made the decision to pull Herbert, who wanted to stay in the game.
| Footballguys view: Herbert, who appeared to hurt his finger while trying to stiff-arm Texans DT Logan Hall on a sack and was sacked eight times in the game, will undergo further testing on Monday. Herbert, who played through a broken bone in his left hand during the 2025 season before having it surgically repaired, expects to play through this injury: "I'll do whatever I can to make sure I'm 100%." The Chargers face the Ravens in Week 10. |
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Seahawks | Drew Lock suffers oblique injury, status for next week 'up in the air' Sun Nov 8, 07:47 PM
Seahawks QB Drew Lock suffered an oblique injury, head coach Mike Macdonald said on Sunday. Macdonald said it is "up in the air" whether Lock will be available next week against the Raiders.
| Footballguys view: Lock, who completed 19 of 28 passes for 175 yards, a touchdown, and no turnovers, had also been dealing with severe tendinitis in his throwing elbow. Nonetheless, Lock said he's confident he can play next week if needed. He was filling in for the injured QB Sam Darnold, who is also in danger of missing Seattle's Week 10 game against the Raiders. Darnold could attempt to return for next Sunday's game in Las Vegas, but the Seahawks also know that they have their bye the following week. Jalen Milroe will get the nod if both Darnold and Lock are out next week. |
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