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Vikings | Kyler Murray 'week-to-week' with hamstring strain, Carson Wentz to start Monday vs. Bills Thu Nov 5, 01:24 PM
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Thursday that QB Kyler Murray has a hamstring strain after getting imaging done and is week-to-week. QB Carson Wentz will start Monday against the Bills, with QB Max Brosmer backing him up.
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Vikings QB Carson Wentz will start Monday night's game against the Bills while QB Kyler Murray deals with what the team has called a "sore hamstring." Murray will be "week to week" now. Murray's hamstring was described as sore on Monday after Sunday's loss to the Lions.
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Browns QB Deshaun Watson remained sidelined from practice on Thursday. Watson is in the concussion protocol after being evaluated for a head injury in Sunday's loss to the Steelers.
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Jets WR Garrett Wilson (concussion) was not seen during the stretching portion of Thursday's practice. Wilson is in the concussion protocol and missed Wednesday's practice, with the team calling him 'day-to-day.'
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Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is out for Week 9 against the Cardinals after injuring his quad at the end of Monday night's game against the Bears. Head coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold also suffered a cracked rib when he took a hit on the second snap of that game, which Seattle lost 34-17.
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Texans RB David Montgomery (groin) remains out and will be sidelined for Sunday's Week 9 game at the Chargers. The Texans practiced indoors on Thursday.
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Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) was not seen at the start of practice on Thursday. Burks also did not practice on Wednesday. Washington hosts the Rams on Sunday.
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49ers WR Mike Evans (Achilles) is unlikely to play Sunday against the Raiders, GM John Lynch said Thursday on KNBR. The team wants to be cautious with Evans' Achilles tendinitis after the Christian McCaffrey situation in 2024. Lynch indicated WRs Demarcus Robinson and KhaDarel Hodge will be available if they get through the week OK.
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Cowboys TE Brevyn Span-Ford played 65 offensive snaps and 14 on special teams, taking over the team's TE1 spot in the overtime loss to the Cardinals. He was targeted five times and made four catches for 31 yards, and added a special teams tackle. Span-Ford "appears to be the new TE1 in Dallas."
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (foot) returned to the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. Egbuka was not seen practicing during Wednesday's open portion and missed last Sunday's game against the Falcons with the foot injury. An update is expected following Thursday's practice.
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Browns QB Shedeur Sanders will likely start Sunday's game against the Saints, the beat writer reported on Thursday. Rookie WR Denzel Boston spoke Thursday about traits he admires in Sanders.
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49ers WR Mike Evans is "probably unlikely" to play in Sunday's Week 9 game against the Raiders, General Manager John Lynch said Thursday on KNBR, though he stopped short of ruling Evans out. Evans missed Week 7 with Achilles tendinitis and did not practice in the team's first post-bye session on Wednesday. Lynch referenced Christian McCaffrey's past issues with a similar injury and said the 49ers "don't want it to become something that really lingers" for Evans, because the goal is for him to be as impactful as he was early in the season.
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Falcons RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, the team's first full practice in Madrid ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. The Falcons held only a walkthrough Wednesday after landing, and nothing changed from Wednesday's estimated report, where Robinson was also listed as limited.
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Vikings QB Carson Wentz could start Monday night against the Bills in place of QB Kyler Murray, who is dealing with a hamstring injury. "It sounds like it is trending towards Carson Wentz starting Monday night," ESPN's Adam Schefter said on Thursday. Murray's hamstring was tight on Sunday and "sore" on Monday, per head coach Kevin O'Connell, with a "full eval" to follow, and offensive coordinator Wes Phillips noted the uncertainty on Tuesday. The Vikings hold their first practice of the week on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Murray has a hamstring injury, and the team needs to find a spark at the quarterback position. Wentz has never seen a coverage he doesn't like, and that mentality is what Fantasy GMs are looking for. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison can do more with a quarterback willing to attack a defense. |
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Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten's injuries are putting his status for Thursday night's game at the Ravens in jeopardy. Tuten is officially questionable with an ankle injury after missing practice all week.
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The Bengals are one of a few teams "aggressively pursuing" Colts RB Jonathan Taylor ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported, though no deal with any team appears imminent. The Colts have started a fire sale following the firing of general manager Chris Ballard, and Taylor is widely expected to be moved before the deadline, but Indianapolis appears firm on getting top-tier value for him. Cincinnati's passing game has been productive, while its running game has struggled this season. CBS broadcaster J.J. Watt said the Bengals "make sense for a guy like him because of what their offense has in terms of the passing game and they just haven't been able to get going on the ground."
| Footballguys view: The Bengals have one of the league's best passing attacks, and adding Taylor would make their offense even more deadly. Taylor is set to play in Week 9 even though he's likely to be dealt before the trade deadline on Tuesday. |
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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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Buccaneers RB Kenny Gainwell was limited in practice on Wednesday with a hip injury. Gainwell was listed as questionable with the hip injury for last Sunday's game against the Falcons before being cleared to play, and he ran for 140 yards in the win.
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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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Bears RB Kyle Monangai (toe, thumb) was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated injury report on Wednesday. Monangai was ruled out of Monday's game against the Seahawks, his fourth straight missed game. RB Zavier Scott (wrist) was also listed as a non-participant.
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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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Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) did not practice on Wednesday as Washington began preparations for its Week 9 game against the Rams. Burks was questionable for last Sunday night's game against the Eagles with the foot injury but was active.
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Browns rookie WR Denzel Boston came up limping during Wednesday's practice and was added to the injury report with a calf injury, though he returned to practice. Boston already had a sleeve on his right calf when he was first seen limping. He was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 9 game at the Saints.
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49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on Wednesday that San Francisco tried to trade for Vikings WR Jauan Jennings and that Minnesota was amenable, but Jennings preferred to stay. "It wasn't, like, a definite no at first," Shanahan said. "But he was like, 'Man, Kyle, I'm pretty happy. I'm liking stuff.'" Shanahan disputed Fox's Jay Glazer's Sunday report that Jennings turned down a FaceTime with team brass, saying "He FaceTimed me... It was a good talk," and added there was no "bad blood." Jennings has six catches on 10 targets in six games with Minnesota.
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Ravens RB Adam Randall (neck) is listed as questionable on the Week 9 injury report. Adam Randall was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) remained sidelined at practice on Wednesday. Wicks was ruled out of last Sunday's game and is not practicing to open the week ahead of Sunday's Week 9 game against the Giants.
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Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) remained sidelined at practice on Wednesday. Smith was ruled out of last Sunday's game and is not practicing to open the week ahead of Sunday's Week 9 game against the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Smith has missed game action since Week 6, so it's no surprise he remains sidelined. Makai Lemon will be the Eagles' No. 1 receiver with Joe Milton III now under center at quarterback. |
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Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report with hamstring and back injuries. Barkley was off the injury report and declared 'good to go' ahead of last Sunday night's game at Washington. The Eagles host the Giants in Week 9 on Sunday.
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Chiefs TE Travis Kelce was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday because of an ankle injury. Kelce had come off the injury report ahead of last Sunday's loss to the Broncos. The Chiefs host the Jets in Week 9 on Sunday.
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton said on Wednesday, "We're good with the rotation," at running back, in response to a question about whether the team is load-managing RB J.K. Dobbins. The comment was not a trade deadline smoke signal. Dobbins played 13 snaps to RB Jonah Coleman's 41 in Sunday's win over the Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Coleman is the lead back, but Dobbins might get a "ceremonial" start again. We like Coleman to do more going forward, and he could post RB1 numbers against the Panthers in Week 9. Dobbins is more of a "what the heck" flex in his limited role. |
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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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The Las Vegas Raiders released WR Cody White.
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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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Rams head coach Sean McVay mentioned RB Kyren Williams and WR Tutu Atwell as candidates for the team's punt returner role when asked about the job.
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The Rams will open the 21-day practice window for TE Terrance Ferguson, who is on injured reserve with an ankle injury, head coach Sean McVay said on Wednesday. Ferguson will practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: McVay said on Monday that Ferguson's return was "looking more likely than not." If Ferguson is out there on your waiver wire, feel free to stash him on your bench. |
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Vikings RB DeeJay Dallas was signed to the team's active roster off the practice squad.
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Saints K Charlie Smyth will kick in Sunday's game against the Browns, head coach Kellen Moore announced on Wednesday. K Daniel Carlson was released on Tuesday.
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Broncos WR Pat Bryant returned to practice on Wednesday, opening his 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve. His return was expected. Bryant was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 9 with an ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: Bryant could be back this week for the game against the Panthers. However, the Broncos have a bye in Week 10, so Bryant could get an extra week of rest if the team doesn't think he's quite ready to get back on the field. |
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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 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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Saints RB Alvin Kamara did not practice on Wednesday because of a back issue. Kamara was limited in practice with a back injury in late October before playing against the Steelers without an injury designation.
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Cardinals RB James Conner, who remains on injured reserve, will not be an option for Sunday's Week 9 game at the Seahawks, head coach Mike LaFleur said on Wednesday. As for Conner playing this season, LaFleur said he is taking it "week-to-week." RB Bam Knight did not practice Wednesday as he recovers from a concussion, and rookie RB Jeremiyah Love is on injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: The week-to-week designation is curious, especially with the trade deadline coming up. With Love on IR, Tyler Allgeier handles a large workload for the Cardinals. We've got him in the RB2 range for Fantasy GMs in Week 9 against the Seahawks. |
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49ers WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is not expected to practice on Wednesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said. Samuel had posted a workout video earlier, and there had been a 'chance he could be back' for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Raiders.
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Texans QB C.J. Stroud praised WR Tank Dell on Wednesday. "Tank did amazing. I thought he played really well," Stroud said. "His role, I think will pick up for us."
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49ers WR Mike Evans (Achilles) is not expected to practice on Wednesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said. Shanahan had said last week that he was hopeful Evans would return for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Raiders.
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Ravens RB Derrick Henry, a reported trade target of the Giants, appears to be off the market. Baltimore's push to stay in the playoff race makes any possibility of the Giants trading for Henry unlikely.
| Footballguys view: The Ravens are 4-4 and two games back from the Steelers (6-2) entering Week 9. With the trade for QB Jacoby Brissett, it seems like the team is not folding just yet. With the trade deadline less than a week away, Henry seems to be locked in with the Ravens. |
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Colts RB Jonathan Taylor was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, with the team listing it as a partial "rest" day. Taylor was not listed with an injury.
| Footballguys view: Taylor has not gotten traded -- yet. Teams like the Broncos, Giants, Vikings, and others should have interest. However, the Colts' asking price might be pretty high, and teams are so far hesitant to cough up a package for Taylor that could include a first-round pick. |
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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey will not practice on Wednesday. McCaffrey suffered what the team called a 'mild' hamstring strain before the bye, and the 49ers said then they were 'pretty optimistic' about him.
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Texans RB David Montgomery (groin) will still be out and is week to week, head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Wednesday. Ryans added that Montgomery has made 'progress' in his recovery. Montgomery was not seen at practice earlier Wednesday.
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Cowboys WR George Pickens is expected to remain in Dallas through the trade deadline, as he "remains content in Dallas and doesn't want to be moved, nor does Dallas plan to trade him," ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported. ESPN's Dan Graziano added that teams have wondered whether the 3-5 Cowboys would consider dealing Pickens, who is headed for 2027 free agency, but "I do not get the sense that Dallas would consider such a move." Pickens had four targets in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, fewer than TE Brevyn Spann-Ford, and has 39 catches for 533 yards and two touchdowns through eight games.
| Footballguys view: As Pickens walked off the field at the end of the loss to the Cardinals, fans began to speculate about his status with the team. It all seems to be fine, and Jerry Jones said in a Tuesday radio interview on 105.3 The Fan that he is not looking to be a seller at the deadline. |
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