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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield full participant in Wednesday practice Wed Nov 4, 09:35 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (right thumb) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Tampa Bay plays at the Bears on Sunday night in Week 9.
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Seahawks | Drew Lock limited Wednesday with elbow injury as Darnold is ruled out Wed Nov 4, 09:07 PM
Seahawks QB Drew Lock was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday with a right elbow injury. Head coach Mike Macdonald said QB Sam Darnold will be out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a quad injury he suffered late in Monday's game. Lock was the emergency QB for Monday night's game because of the elbow injury.
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Rams | Matthew Stafford full participant Wednesday despite arm soreness Wed Nov 4, 08:21 PM
Rams QB Matthew Stafford was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Head coach Sean McVay would not say much about the ice pack on Stafford's arm after Sunday's win over the Chargers other than to say it was soreness.
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Rams | Matthew Stafford 'not too worried' about right elbow soreness Wed Nov 4, 05:40 PM
Rams QB Matthew Stafford downplayed leaving the locker room on Sunday with an ice pack on his right elbow, saying on Wednesday that he has iced throughout the season. "Little bit of soreness and stuff that is not uncommon this time of year," Stafford said. "Haven't missed a rep in a game. Feel good. So I'm not too worried about it."
| Footballguys view: Stafford is a seasoned veteran who has dealt with nagging injuries before. Against the Commanders in Week 9, we've got him in the QB2 (with QB1 upside) range for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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Panthers | Bryce Young listed as full participant on estimated report Wed Nov 4, 05:00 PM
Panthers QB Bryce Young (ankle) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report. The Panthers did not practice Wednesday after practicing Tuesday, and the estimated report reflects what was seen on the practice field the day before. Carolina hosts the Broncos in Week 9.
| Footballguys view: Young is coming off a Thursday night game in Week 8 where he was sacked six times. Now, he gets to face a sack-happy Broncos defense in Week 9. The Panthers need to do a much better job protecting him this week. Expect a lot of short passes to keep the Broncos' rushers at bay. |
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes a full participant in Wednesday practice Wed Nov 4, 04:41 PM
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday. Mahomes was off the injury report ahead of last Sunday's game against the Broncos, when he threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns in a loss.
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Dolphins | Malik Willis practices in full Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 04:30 PM
Dolphins QB Malik Willis (groin) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Willis was also listed with a groin injury and practiced in full last Wednesday.
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Texans | C.J. Stroud says Tank Dell 'did amazing,' expects his role to 'pick up' Wed Nov 4, 04:12 PM
Texans QB C.J. Stroud praised WR Tank Dell on Wednesday. "Tank did amazing. I thought he played really well," Stroud said. "His role, I think will pick up for us."
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Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett projected to start Week 10, Ravens could have four QBs start in four games Wed Nov 4, 03:00 PM
Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett is projected to be the Ravens' starting quarterback for Week 10 against the Chargers, which would give Baltimore four different starting quarterbacks in four games. The Ravens are finalizing a trade for Brissett. Tyler Huntley started Week 7 against the Bengals, Lamar Jackson started Week 8 at the Bills, and rookie Joe Fagnano is set to start Thursday against the Jaguars.
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Ravens | Ravens finalizing trade for Jacoby Brissett after Jackson, Huntley injuries Wed Nov 4, 02:45 PM
The Ravens are finalizing a trade for Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett, a deal also reported by Adam Schefter. The move fills the void left by injuries to Ravens QBs Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. The deal is expected to be completed this weekend.
| Footballguys view: The Ravens play on Thursday night against the Jaguars, so the deal couldn't get done in time for him to play this week. However, Brissett is a seasoned veteran who should be able to pick up the offense quickly. That means he could certainly be the team's starter in Week 10. The Ravens play against the hapless Chargers that week on Monday Night Football. |
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Eagles naming Joe Milton III starting QB, benching Tanner McKee for Giants game Wed Nov 4, 02:01 PM
The Eagles are naming QB Joe Milton III their starting quarterback and benching QB Tanner McKee for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Giants, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Wednesday. McKee is 0-3 as a starter. Milton will be the fourth different Eagles quarterback to throw a pass this season, after Jalen Hurts (blood clots), Andy Dalton (released) and McKee. Philadelphia is 2-6 and has lost six straight.
| Footballguys view: Milton has a big arm, like 80 yards on a rope kind of arm, and he's going to be able to stretch the field because of that. He'll need to work on his consistency, but the athleticism and arm strength make him an intriguing prospect. Add Milton in start-2QB/superflex leagues as a "lottery ticket" addition. It could work out okay, or it could be disastrous in a lost season for the Eagles. |
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Seahawks | Drew Lock dealing with elbow injury; Macdonald says 'he's able to throw' Wed Nov 4, 01:52 PM
Seahawks QB Drew Lock is dealing with an elbow injury, head coach Mike Macdonald said on Wednesday. "He's able to throw. How much, we're working through that right now," Macdonald said. Lock is in line to start with QB Sam Darnold out with a quad injury.
| Footballguys view: Lock has been an emergency QB3 for the Seahawks over the last couple of weeks as he deals with this injury. Now, he's thrust into the starting lineup again with Darnold out for at least this week (and perhaps even Week 10). Jalen Milroe will get some work this week as well, but Macdonald had no issue calling Lock the starter on Wednesday. We've got Lock in the QB2 range. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold out this week with quad injury, 'week-to-week' but not going on IR Wed Nov 4, 01:51 PM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is out for Week 9 against the Cardinals with a quad injury, head coach Mike Macdonald said on Wednesday. Macdonald called Darnold week-to-week, and he is not going on injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: The Bears got after Darnold in Week 8, and now he's going to miss at least this week against the Cardinals. We'll see Drew Lock as the starter again, and he's a QB2 option in superflex leagues. |
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Browns | Monken not ruling out Watson, Shedeur Sanders takes QB1 reps on Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 12:10 PM
Browns QB Deshaun Watson remains in the concussion protocol, and QB Shedeur Sanders took the QB1 reps in practice on Wednesday. Head coach Todd Monken is not yet ruling out Watson for Sunday's game at the Saints but acknowledged the return-to-play process is "a little more difficult for a quarterback" because of the mental preparation needed to get ready for game day. Asked if Watson could play Sunday without practicing but getting cleared Saturday, Monken did not commit: "I don't know that."
| Footballguys view: Getting through the concussion protocol may not be something Watson can do in such short order. The team and Fantasy GMs should be preparing to have Sanders under center in Week 9. That could mean plenty of targets for guys like Harold Fannin Jr. and KC Concepcion Jr. |
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KC Concepcion Jr. has 'a bit of rapport' with Shedeur Sanders from camp Wed Nov 4, 11:42 AM
Browns rookie WR KC Concepcion Jr. caught a lot of passes from QB Shedeur Sanders during Cleveland's quarterback competition in training camp, giving the pair "a bit of rapport." "All we have to do is get that bond back started," Concepcion said. QB Deshaun Watson is in the concussion protocol, and Sanders is in line to start if he can't clear.
| Footballguys view: Sanders can work underneath routes, so we expect plenty of targets for TE Harold Fannin Jr. However, the connection and chemistry with Concepcion cannot be denied. With Sanders out there, we view Concepcion as a WR3/flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 9. |
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Browns | Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol, Shedeur Sanders in line to start if he can't clear Wed Nov 4, 09:32 AM
Browns QB Deshaun Watson has been placed in the concussion protocol, the team announced on Wednesday. Watson was evaluated for a head injury during Sunday's loss to the Steelers before returning to the game. Cleveland plays at the Saints on Sunday in Week 9, and QB Shedeur Sanders would be in line to start if Watson cannot clear the protocol in time.
| Footballguys view: It would be a challenge for Watson to clear league protocol and play in Week 9. The 'vibe' around the Browns is that Sanders is going to get his first start of 2026. He's a skilled passer when it comes to underneath routes, so TE Harold Fannin should be in line for plenty of targets with Sanders under center. We only see Sanders as a QB3, so even if you play in a start-2QB/superflex league, he's likely on your bench if he's on a roster at all. |
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Ravens | Tyler Huntley suffers 'season-ending' turf toe injury, Joe Fagnano to start Thursday Wed Nov 4, 07:24 AM
Tests revealed that Ravens QB Tyler Huntley suffered a season-ending turf toe injury. With QB Lamar Jackson out indefinitely with a thumb injury, rookie QB Joe Fagnano will start Thursday night's Week 9 game against the Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: Fagnano struggled against the Bills last week, and we imagine those struggles will continue against a better Jaguars defense. This negatively impacts the fantasy value of guys like Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers. The Ravens made a move for Jacoby Brissett that should be finalized over the weekend, and we imagine he starts for the Ravens in Week 10 (on Monday Night Football against the Chargers). |
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Panthers | 'Increasing chatter' that Panthers, Bryce Young quietly working toward new deal Wed Nov 4, 06:19 AM
Panthers QB Bryce Young remains without a second contract in his fourth season, but there is "increasing chatter" that the Panthers and Young are quietly working toward a new deal. In theory, a new deal could be done at any time. Young and the Panthers "never really got anywhere" on a contract before the season.
| Footballguys view: With no movement before the season, the plan was to let Young play through this season before getting a new deal done. Even though some struggles (playing behind that OL can't be fun) have plagued Young this season, a new deal with the Panthers that pays him in excess of $50 million annually could be in his future. |
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Ravens | Joe Fagnano a full participant in Tuesday's practice Tue Nov 3, 04:45 PM
Ravens rookie QB Joe Fagnano (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Tuesday. Fagnano has been named the starter for Thursday night's game against the Jaguars. The Ravens' final injury report for the game comes out on Wednesday.
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Ravens | Joe Fagnano will start Thursday night vs. the Jaguars, Jesse Minter announces Tue Nov 3, 03:38 PM
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter announced on Tuesday that rookie QB Joe Fagnano will start Thursday night's Week 9 game against the Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: Fagnano has been dealing with a right ankle injury and wore a brace on his ankle at practice on Tuesday. Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley have been ruled out for Thursday. The Ravens added Austin Reed and Kedon Slovis for depth. But Fagnano is currently the best hope for getting the most out of the team's other skill players. |
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Ravens | Joe Fagnano walks onto practice field wearing brace on injured right ankle Tue Nov 3, 01:44 PM
Ravens rookie QB Joe Fagnano walked onto the practice field on Tuesday wearing a brace around his injured right ankle. Fagnano was described as having 'a chance' to play Thursday against the Jaguars, with Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley ruled out.
| Footballguys view: Fagnano's availability isn't a sure thing, but the Ravens don't have great options here. The Ravens signed Austin Reed to their practice squad on Monday, and he could find himself in the mix for playing time during his first days with the team. Baltimore also signed Kedon Slovis off Green Bay's practice squad for additional depth. Stay tuned. This could go right up to game time. |
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Raiders | Mark Davis: 'Absolutely no pressure whatsoever' to start Fernando Mendoza Tue Nov 3, 01:32 PM
Raiders owner Mark Davis said in a Monday interview with CNBC that there is "absolutely no pressure whatsoever" from him to start rookie QB Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, as reported by Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
| Footballguys view: Davis said the team was "fortunate to get Kirk Cousins as someone who could bridge the gap" and added, "I think we're fortunate he doesn't have to go out and play." Davis said Mendoza is "picking it up great" and that he is "really happy with the way it is with Fernando right now, and we'll see what happens." Mendoza has made one appearance this season, completing 6 of 8 passes for 48 yards in mop-up duty in the Week 5 loss to the Patriots. |
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Cowboys | Jerry Jones says Dak Prescott is healthy Tue Nov 3, 09:41 AM
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is healthy, owner Jerry Jones said on Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan. "I thought he played well (Sunday) considering the protection and us not being able to get the running game going," Jones said of Prescott's performance in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.
| Footballguys view: For the second time this season, Prescott threw for fewer than 200 yards (195) against Arizona. His touchdown pass required a one-handed catch from WR Ryan Flournoy. Prescott was able to use his legs, picking up his first rushing touchdown of the season, but, as ESPN.com's Todd Archer suggested, for a team with so many playmakers, the Cowboys have been kept in check in three of their past four games. |
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Ravens | Rapoport expects Ravens to 'consider some QB trades,' names Bagent, Brissett Tue Nov 3, 09:31 AM
With Ravens QB Lamar Jackson headed to injured reserve and QB Tyler Huntley (toe) expected to miss time, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said, "I do expect the Baltimore Ravens to go out and consider some QB trades," naming Bears QB Tyson Bagent and Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett as potential options.
| Footballguys view: Bagent has six career starts, including two this season, while Brissett started every game this season before being demoted this week to No. 3 on Arizona's depth chart behind Gardner Minshew II and rookie Carson Beck; Ravens QB coach Israel Woolfork coached Brissett last year in Arizona. Baltimore signed QB Austin Reed to the practice squad on Monday, and he will likely back up rookie Joe Fagnano for Thursday's game against the Jaguars, assuming Fagnano is healthy enough to play. The team is also adding QB Kedon Slovis, whom they're signing off the Packers' practice squad. |
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Texans | Stroud turned down deal similar to Lawrence's, in line for 'a bigger one' Tue Nov 3, 09:22 AM
Texans QB C.J. Stroud turned down a contract extension this summer similar to the one Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence signed, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Stroud is in line for a bigger deal amid a 2027 quarterback market on the rise. "He's making himself a lot of money. New tax bracket," one source said of Stroud's decision to bet on himself. So far, it's working out well for Stroud -- and fantasy investors. Stroud is currently QB12 on a points-per-game basis. The Texans face the Chargers in Week 9. |
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Ravens | Joe Fagnano has 'a chance' to play Thursday with Jackson, Huntley ruled out Tue Nov 3, 06:22 AM
Ravens rookie QB Joe Fagnano is dealing with an ankle injury but has "a chance" to play Thursday night against the Jaguars, coach Jesse Minter said.
| Footballguys view: QBs Lamar Jackson (thumb) and Tyler Huntley (toe) have both been ruled out for the Week 9 game. The Ravens are signing Kedon Slovis to their 53-man roster from the Packers' practice squad. Hence, the options for Thursday night against Jacksonville now include Fagnano, Austin Reed, and Slovis, who played in two games last season with Arizona. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Commanders | Jayden Daniels says he got 'the wind knocked out of him' Mon Nov 2, 12:03 AM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels said he got the wind knocked out of him when he appeared hurt on the field and on the bench during Sunday's win over the Eagles.
| Footballguys view: Daniels threw for 217 yards and a touchdown. As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, Daniels wasn't all that sharp, but he made big plays and averaged 13.5 yards per completion against a defense that was healthier than it has been. In the end, it was sufficient for Daniels to get his first win since Oct. 5, 2025. He'll try to build on that going up against the Rams in Week 9. |
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Chargers | Harbaugh sticking with McDaniel calling plays after 0-7 start: 'We're the only ones that can fix them' Sun Nov 1, 10:07 PM
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh still plans to let offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel call plays after Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Rams dropped the team to 0-7. Los Angeles failed to score a touchdown for the second straight game, with all nine points coming on Cameron Dicker field goals. Asked about McDaniel's future, Harbaugh said, "We're aware of what the issues are, and we're the only ones that can fix them," adding that the team's motivation is "a dedication to getting it changed, getting it fixed." QB Justin Herbert completed 24 of 32 passes for 257 yards with two interceptions and was sacked twice, while the Chargers ran for just 64 yards.
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Ravens | Ravens down to one healthy QB in Joe Fagnano, may explore trade for Tyson Bagent Sun Nov 1, 09:47 PM
With QB Lamar Jackson and QB Tyler Huntley both injured on Sunday, the Ravens are down to one quarterback, Joe Fagnano. Baltimore may explore a possible trade for Bears QB Tyson Bagent.
| Footballguys view: Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle held that same position last year in Chicago. And the Bears have three quarterbacks. Jackson is set for a stint on IR due to a thumb injury that will require surgery; Huntley is dealing with turf toe. The only other quarterback on the roster is Joe Fagnano, who played after Jackson and Huntley were hurt. We'll continue to monitor this situation while reminding you that the Ravens have a short turnaround to a Thursday night meeting with the Jaguars. |
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Chiefs | Mahomes throws for 321 yards, three touchdowns in loss to Broncos Sun Nov 1, 07:40 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes II completed 30 of 41 passes for 321 yards with 3 touchdowns in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 16.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 25.4.
| Footballguys view: For three quarters, Mahomes was excellent, tying a career high with three touchdown passes under pressure and looking more confident as the game progressed. But as ESPN.com's Nate Taylor noted, the QB's decision not to throw the ball away on third-and-2 from the Broncos' 30-yard line, losing 6 yards on the sack, was uncharacteristic and a critical reason for the loss. The Chiefs face the Jets in Week 9. |
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Patriots | Maye throws for 199 yards, two touchdowns in win over Dolphins Sun Nov 1, 07:36 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 16 of 20 passes for 199 yards with 2 touchdowns and ran 8 times for 5 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Miami Dolphins. He was projected for 20.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.5.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson declines to speak after loss; O'Connell, Murray acknowledge frustration Sun Nov 1, 07:21 PM
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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Cardinals | LaFleur has made no decision on Week 9 starting QB after Minshew's comeback Sun Nov 1, 05:40 PM
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said on Sunday he has made no decisions about the team's starting quarterback for Week 9 against the Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: Gardner Minshew II replaced Jacoby Brissett with 1:35 left in the third quarter and the Cardinals trailing 17-3, then led touchdown drives on his first four possessions in a 33-30 overtime win over the Cowboys, finishing 17-of-23 for 188 yards and three touchdowns. LaFleur said he made the change because the team needed "a spark," adding, "I thought his timing was great... He's about as resilient as they come." LaFleur also said, "I know what the story is going to be, and so does [Brissett], but it was the collective." Stay tuned. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray developed hamstring tightness late in loss to Lions Sun Nov 1, 05:37 PM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray developed hamstring tightness toward the end of Sunday's 19-15 loss to the Lions, head coach Kevin O'Connell said. It happened at some point in the fourth quarter, and Murray said it came late enough that he wasn't really hampered. "We'll look at it, obviously, and do what we need to do," Murray said.
| Footballguys view: As CBSSports.com's Zachary Pereles noted, Murray was dreadful again Sunday: 17-for-29 for 210 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, with three sacks taken. He also ran four times for 35 yards, which was a team high (more on that in a bit). One of his touchdown passes was a miraculous Justin Jefferson catch. With Jefferson growing increasingly frustrated, we'll be watching developments here closely. Backup Carson Wentz has been effective when called upon. The Vikings play the Bills in Week 9. |
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Ravens | Joe Fagnano 'I think so' on being healthy enough to play Thursday Sun Nov 1, 04:47 PM
Ravens rookie QB Joe Fagnano, asked on Sunday whether he is healthy enough to play Thursday against the Jaguars, said: "I think so."
| Footballguys view: Fagnano took some hard hits in Sunday's loss to the Bills after replacing the Ravens' top two quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. For now, he's the most likely starter for Thursday's game against the Jaguars. |
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Titans | Ward throws for 304 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Bengals Sun Nov 1, 04:47 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward completed 26 of 40 passes for 304 yards with 2 touchdowns, ran 7 times for 41 yards and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 43-36 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was projected for 11.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.3.
| Footballguys view: Ward finally had a good game to give a glimpse of hope that he can still develop into the franchise quarterback the Titans expected when they took him No. 1 overall last year. The Bengals lost No. 1 corner DJ Turner II during the game, but they were already showing leaks in their pass defense earlier in the season. Ward goes into his bye with a chance to convince the Titans to pass on a quarterback when their early first-round pick is on the clock in 2027. |
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Bengals | Burrow throws for 462 yards, five touchdowns in win over Titans Sun Nov 1, 04:47 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow completed 38 of 48 passes for 462 yards with 5 touchdowns and 3 interceptions and ran 3 times for 10 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 43-36 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was projected for 22.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 42.5.
| Footballguys view: Burrow's huge numbers were in part due to his three interceptions (all to Amani Hooker) and some poor defense by the Bengals to make this a 43-36 overtime shootout. This team wanted to have a more sound running game and defense to take some of the load off of Burrow's shoulders, but to no avail and to the delight of fantasy teams that drafted him. He'll travel to Madrid to face a waterlogged Falcons defense next week. |
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Cardinals | Minshew throws for 188 yards, three touchdowns in win over Cowboys Sun Nov 1, 04:40 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Gardner Minshew II completed 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards with 3 touchdowns in Sunday's 33-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He was projected for 0.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.5.
| Footballguys view: Minshew should be added in 2QB/Superflex leagues, but he is only a desperation play in Seattle in Week 9, and third-round pick Carson Beck should start as soon as the team deems him ready, so Minshew's rest of season value is uncertain, especially since he won't face Dallas again. |
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Cardinals | Brissett held to 119 passing yards in win over Cowboys Sun Nov 1, 04:40 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett completed 10 of 23 passes for 119 yards and 1 interception in Sunday's 33-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He was projected for 18.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 4.5.
| Footballguys view: Gardner Minshew II led the Cardinals back from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit, so he should be the Week 9 starter at Seattle -- which means we could see Brissett next week before the game is over. Either way, third-round pick Carson Beck should start as soon as the team thinks he is physically and mentally ready. |
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Ravens | Backup QB Tyler Huntley leaves stadium in walking boot Sun Nov 1, 04:37 PM
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley left the stadium in a boot on his foot after Sunday's loss to the Bills. Huntley rode out on the same cart as QB Lamar Jackson, who left with a cast on his hand/thumb and may miss "potentially" the rest of the season.
| Footballguys view: A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Huntley suffered what is thought to be a turf toe injury. He is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine how much time, if any, he could miss. The Ravens will discuss adding a quarterback on Monday, but Joe Fagnano is the likely starter for Thursday night's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson to undergo right thumb surgery, go on injured reserve Sun Nov 1, 04:34 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson will undergo surgery on his right thumb and will be placed on injured reserve, head coach Jesse Minter said on Sunday. Minter did not say whether the injury will end Jackson's season. Jackson was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's loss to the Bills with the thumb injury.
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Ravens | Minter says Lamar Jackson's thumb injury 'potentially season ending' Sun Nov 1, 04:33 PM
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said on Sunday that QB Lamar Jackson's thumb injury is potentially season-ending. Jackson returned to the sideline with a cast on his right thumb and hand during Sunday's loss to the Bills.
| Footballguys view: Jackson has one year left on his contract, and his cap charge for 2027 is over $84 million. Something has got to give as Jackson represents himself, but the Ravens will play hardball after he was only able to give them one healthy month in each of the last two seasons. |
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