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  Seahawks | George Holani estimated as full practice participant    Tue Oct 13, 06:51 PM

Seahawks RB George Holani (ribs/knee) was estimated as a full practice participant on Tuesday. Holani was active for the Week 5 game on Sunday despite the rib and knee injuries.

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  Seahawks | Zach Charbonnet estimated limited after Tuesday's walkthrough    Tue Oct 13, 06:51 PM

Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) was estimated as a limited practice participant after Tuesday's walkthrough. Charbonnet remains on the PUP list, and the Seahawks were 'not planning' on activating him for Thursday's game at Denver.

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  Bills | Joe Brady puts James Cook on notice over fumbles, fewer carries possible    Tue Oct 13, 06:45 PM

Bills head coach Joe Brady put RB James Cook on notice over his fumbling issues on Tuesday. Brady said there will be consequences if the fumbles continue, including fewer carries.

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  Seahawks | Jaxon Smith-Njigba again estimated as limited Tuesday    Tue Oct 13, 06:28 PM

Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba was again listed as limited on Seattle's estimated practice report Tuesday. The Seahawks did not practice, so the report was an estimation, as it was Monday, when Smith-Njigba was limited with an ankle issue. Seattle plays the Broncos in Denver on Thursday night.

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  Broncos | Webb says more chances 'coming down the alley' for Courtland Sutton    Tue Oct 13, 05:53 PM

Davis Webb said on Tuesday that there are an "assortment of reasons" the ball hasn't found its way to Broncos WR Courtland Sutton consistently through five games. Webb added that he believes more chances are "coming down the alley for him." Sutton was held to one catch for 4 yards in the loss to the 49ers.

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  Packers | Records in Josh Jacobs case 'could be released', but appeal blocks immediate release    Tue Oct 13, 05:24 PM

The Hobart/Lawrence police department determined that "certain records could be released with appropriate redactions" in response to a public records request in the Packers RB Josh Jacobs case. However, one or more parties have appealed that decision, so nothing will be released immediately. Jacobs has been on the commissioner exempt list awaiting a league decision on a possible suspension.

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  Browns | Raheim Sanders to injured reserve with hip injury, Browns sign Audric Estime    Tue Oct 13, 04:28 PM

The Browns placed RB Raheim Sanders (hip) on injured reserve on Tuesday and signed RB Audric Estime to the active roster from the Vikings' practice squad.

Footballguys view: Sanders sustained the hip injury in Sunday's loss to the Jets; he has appeared in all five games this season. Estime, a third-year player and 2024 fifth-round pick of the Broncos, has appeared in 20 career games with Denver and New Orleans, totaling 122 carries for 508 yards and three touchdowns, plus 17 receptions for 170 yards. Remember, with Quinshon Judkins dealing with an ankle issue and Dylan Sampson out with a knee injury, Jaleel McLaughlin and Estime are the only healthy backs on the roster. We'll be watching Judkins' progress closely when Cleveland begins practicing on Wednesday.

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  Ravens | Chris Moore released as rookie Ja'Kobi Lane is due back from IR    Tue Oct 13, 04:04 PM

The Ravens announced on Tuesday that they have released WR Chris Moore from the 53-man roster. They also released WR Xavier Guillory from the practice squad. Baltimore is due to get back rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane, who has been on injured reserve.

Footballguys view: Lane is eligible to come off injured reserve after missing the past four games. HC Jesse Minter said it was possible that Lane could return to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 6. Lane was the star of training camp and preseason before suffering a wrist injury in Week 1.

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  Vikings | Jauan Jennings' trade market 'expected to heat up' after Harrison Jr. deal    Tue Oct 13, 01:57 PM

Vikings WR Jauan Jennings is another receiver whose trade market is expected to heat up in the wake of the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade, it was reported on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday. A reunion with the 49ers was floated as a possibility.

Footballguys view: A seventh-round pick in 2020, Jennings gradually turned himself into a contributor for the 49ers. Jennings' best season came in 2024 when he caught 77 passes for 975 yards and six touchdowns, as a slew of injuries essentially forced him to be the team's No. 1 wide receiver. The Vikings signed Jennings with the hope that he could work as an effective secondary target behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. And yet, even with both guys missing time because of injuries, Jennings has just two catches for nine yards so far this year. Stay tuned.

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  Panthers | Jalen Coker in uniform on Tuesday    Tue Oct 13, 01:54 PM

Panthers WR Jalen Coker, who has been dealing with a quad injury, was in uniform on Tuesday.

Footballguys view: On Monday, Coker was described as 'on track' in his recovery but with 'big days of practice' ahead. It's reasonable to believe the off week worked in his favor. We'll be following up on Coker, who has averaged 17.4 fantasy points in three games, as the week progresses.

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  Giants | Giants didn't trade for McCarthy to supplant Winston or Dart, Dart 'long-term guy'    Tue Oct 13, 01:32 PM

The Giants did not trade for QB J.J. McCarthy with the intention of supplanting QB Jameis Winston or QB Jaxson Dart, NFL insider Jordan Schultz said on Tuesday. Schultz said Dart remains the team's long-term quarterback.

Footballguys view: McCarthy, according to Schultz, is additional insurance in case the injury bug hits the Giants' quarterback room again. However, the league insider acknowledged that if the wheels fall off on the Giants' offense with Winston under center, things could change. For now, the Giants are simply evaluating what they have in McCarthy, who has a positive relationship with OC Matt Nagy.

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  Vikings | Solak: Jordan Mason's 'impending return' shouldn't be underrated    Tue Oct 13, 01:00 PM

ESPN's Ben Solak wrote on Tuesday that the impending return of Vikings RB Jordan Mason, described as a co-starting running back, should not be underrated.

Footballguys view: Solak said the Vikings "want to do so much more in the designed running game with Murray and in the power play-action game with Mason as a bruising back." Aaron Jones has been impressive in Mason's absence, but it's fair to wonder if the workload he's seen the last three weeks is sustainable. Minnesota is on its bye in Week 6, and resumes play in Week 7. Proactive fantasy managers should be checking Mason's availability in their leagues.

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  Bengals | Tanner Hudson suffers torn pec, likely out for the season    Tue Oct 13, 11:49 AM

Bengals TE Tanner Hudson suffered a torn pectoral and will likely be out for the season, his agent told ESPN on Tuesday. Hudson has been a big receiving option for QB Joe Burrow and caught a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Dolphins.

Footballguys view: Hudson suffered the injury while trying to make a tackle on special teams in Cincinnati's 31-24 victory in Week 5. Earlier in the game, he had three catches for 14 yards and a touchdown reception. Cincinnati's other reserve tight end options include Erick All Jr. and Jack Endries, a seventh-round pick in this year's draft who has been inactive in three of the team's five games this season.

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  Dolphins | Malik Willis 'not seen throwing' at Dolphins bye week practice    Tue Oct 13, 10:53 AM

Dolphins QB Malik Willis was not seen throwing at the team's bye week practice on Tuesday.

Footballguys view: Willis took snaps and handoffs and performed an easy throwing motion with the ball in hand without releasing it. The bye week day of drills is largely meant for players who have had limited playing time, so the fact that he's on the field is worth noting. That's especially true after coach Jeff Hafley gave the QB a vote of confidence when asked about Willis' job security on Monday.

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  Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson out 'multiple weeks' with high ankle sprain    Tue Oct 13, 10:18 AM

Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson suffered a high ankle sprain during Sunday's win over the Raiders and is expected to miss multiple weeks, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported, citing league sources.

Footballguys view: Henderson will not need surgery, and because he is regarded as a quick healer, the Patriots are hoping he returns "sooner rather than later." RB Corey Kiner moves up from No. 3 to No. 2 on the depth chart, with RB Lan Larison on the practice squad to fill the third spot. But Rhamondre Stevenson handled most of the backfield snaps following Henderson's departure last week. Expect that to continue.

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  49ers | Brandin Cooks 'next man up' at WR with Deebo Samuel injured    Tue Oct 13, 02:18 AM

49ers WR Brandin Cooks is the next man up at wide receiver with WR Deebo Samuel Sr. sidelined by a hamstring injury. Samuel is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks.

Footballguys view: All signs point to a bigger role for Cooks, who played nearly every snap after Samuel exited and had an impressive, sliding touchdown catch to reclaim the lead in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over Seattle. Cooks is worth adding off waivers.

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  Steelers | McCarthy calls Jaylen Warren 'our featured player right now'    Tue Oct 13, 01:49 AM

Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said on Monday that RB Jaylen Warren is "our featured player right now" when asked whether a shared backfield of Warren and RB Rico Dowdle was his vision for the offense. Dowdle (toe) was inactive for Sunday's win over the Colts, in which Warren ran for 101 yards and two touchdowns and added 87 receiving yards.

Footballguys view: The expectation entering the season was that Warren and Dowdle would split carries, with the latter potentially fitting better with who McCarthy wanted to be. But in the first five games, and especially with Dowdle out, it's clear Warren is the Steelers' best playmaker. On Sunday, he became the first player in Steelers history with a 50-yard rushing touchdown and an 80-yard receiving touchdown in the same game. On 21 touches, Warren forced five missed tackles and generated a career-high 130 yards after missed tackles. Warren is RB8 overall after five games.

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  Bills | Cook runs for 111 yards, two TDs in win over Rams    Tue Oct 13, 12:10 AM

Buffalo Bills RB James Cook ran 25 times for 111 yards and two touchdowns, also caught 1 pass for 7 yards on 1 target and lost 1 fumble in Monday's 37-34 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He was projected for 15.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.3.

Footballguys view: As USA Today suggested, Cook "looked electric at times" on Monday night, breaking some long runs to go with the two touchdowns. He continued to have issues with ball security, but the Bills will apparently live with that. They never went away from him in Los Angeles, and the result was an RB4 overall finish.

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  Rams | Stafford throws for 383 yards, three touchdowns in loss to Bills    Tue Oct 13, 12:04 AM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 40 of 54 passes for 383 yards with 3 touchdowns in Monday's 37-34 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 19.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 27.3.

Footballguys view: Stafford couldn't quite pull out the win, but he still left SoFi Stadium with a historic NFL milestone under his belt. Stafford threw his 150th career touchdown with the Rams in the second half. That made Stafford the first quarterback in NFL history to throw at least 150 touchdown passes with two different franchises. He also finished Week 5 as the QB6 overall.

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  Bills | Allen throws for 210 yards, a touchdown in win over Rams    Tue Oct 13, 12:02 AM

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen completed 12 of 19 passes for 210 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception and added 10 carries for 121 yards and another touchdown in Monday's 37-34 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He was projected for 22.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 29.5.

Footballguys view: With DJ Moore and Joshua Palmer ruled out with shoulder injuries, the Bills' passing attack was muzzled for most of the game. This wasn't much of a surprise. The same sort of thing happened in the second halves against Detroit and New England without Moore. Still, with Allen's receivers consistently unable to pop open downfield, the quarterback incorporated more scrambles into his repertoire than he has since Week 2. Allen ranked fourth among all Week 5 QBs.

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  Rams | Nacua catches 17 passes for 138 yards, a touchdown in loss to Bills    Tue Oct 13, 12:01 AM

Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua ran 2 times for 9 yards and also caught 17 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown on 24 targets in Monday's 37-34 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 16.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 29.2.

Footballguys view: Nacua set new career highs in receptions and targets, as well as a team-high figure in receiving yards. As CBSSports.com suggested, Nacua monopolized Matthew Stafford's attention even more than usual, although the one positive for the Bills' defense is that it did a solid job keeping Nacua from doing much damage after the catch. The third-year pro also recorded his first receiving touchdown of the season. His production Monday nearly made up for his two-game absence earlier in the season. The Rams have a Week 6 divisional home matchup against the Cardinals on Sunday.

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  Rams | Corum runs for 19 yards, one TD, 53 receiving in loss to Bills    Mon Oct 12, 11:51 PM

Los Angeles Rams RB Blake Corum ran 5 times for 19 yards and a touchdown and also caught 3 passes for 53 yards on 4 targets in Monday's 37-34 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 6.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 14.7.

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  Bills | Kincaid held to 1 catch for 7 yards in win over Rams    Mon Oct 12, 11:51 PM

Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid caught 1 pass for 7 yards on 2 targets in Monday's 37-34 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He was projected for 9.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.2.

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  Bills | DJ Moore ruled out for Monday night against the Rams    Mon Oct 12, 06:45 PM

Bills WR DJ Moore (shoulder) is out for Monday night's game against the Rams. Moore had been listed as questionable and was seen sitting on the bench with little pregame activity after doing some light running before the game.

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  Texans | Marvin Harrison Jr. passes physical, 'officially a Texan now'    Mon Oct 12, 06:21 PM

Texans WR Marvin Harrison Jr. passed his physical on Monday, completing his trade from Arizona. "He is officially a Texan now." Houston sent the Cardinals 2027 second- and seventh-round picks in the deal.

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  Browns | Browns reportedly signing Audric Estime with Quinshon Judkins 'day-to-day'    Mon Oct 12, 06:15 PM

The Browns are signing RB Audric Estimé to their active roster, according to multiple reports, and will need a corresponding move to clear a 53-man roster spot.

Footballguys view: The move comes after Browns RB Quinshon Judkins left Sunday's loss to the Jets in a walking boot; HC Todd Monken said Monday that Judkins is day-to-day but would not rule anyone out for Week 6 against the Ravens. Judkins has 73 rushing attempts this season, with Raheim Sanders (9) and Jaleel McLaughlin (2) the only other Browns running backs to carry the ball. Estimé had 46 carries for 198 yards and one touchdown in seven games with the Saints last season.

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  Vikings | Kevin O'Connell on Jauan Jennings: 'I do believe his opportunities will come'    Mon Oct 12, 05:56 PM

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell was asked on Monday about a WR room that includes Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, Odell Beckham Jr., Tai Felton, Myles Price and Jeshaun Jones. O'Connell noted the group's versatility, and of WR Jauan Jennings in particular said: "I do believe his opportunities will come."

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  Raiders | Kubiak says Mike Washington Jr. needs more opportunities    Mon Oct 12, 05:08 PM

Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said on Monday that RB Mike Washington Jr. needs more opportunities, and that it starts with Kubiak giving them to him. Kubiak also said the run game must improve after Sunday's loss to the Patriots: "It falls on me to get it fixed."

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  Bills | Bills elevate WR Trent Sherfield with DJ Moore questionable Monday night    Mon Oct 12, 04:52 PM

The Bills elevated WR Trent Sherfield from their practice squad on Monday with WR DJ Moore listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Rams. Moore has been dealing with a shoulder injury and returned to the practice field Saturday after missing two sessions.

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  Seahawks | Zach Charbonnet estimated limited, not expected to play Thursday vs. Broncos    Mon Oct 12, 04:46 PM

Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet was estimated as limited on Monday's injury report as he continues working back from a torn ACL suffered in the 2025 postseason. The Seahawks did not practice Monday and released an estimated report ahead of Thursday's Week 6 game at Denver. Head coach Mike Macdonald has said Charbonnet is not expected to play Thursday. The team is approaching two weeks since designating Charbonnet for return, and his practice window closes in about a week and a half.

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  Packers | Skyy Moore's ankle injury could keep him out 'for a little bit', not season-ending    Mon Oct 12, 04:30 PM

Packers WR Skyy Moore's ankle injury might keep him out "for a little bit," but it is not season-ending, head coach Matt LaFleur said on Monday. Moore was ruled out of Sunday's win over the Bears with the ankle injury and was later seen in a walking boot.

Footballguys view: With Moore out, Bo Melton took over the slot role, making him the third receiver to play that role for the Packers after Moore went down. WR Jayden Reed (still on IR) and Savion Williams were previously ruled out. WR J. Michael Sturdivant saw the vast majority of his snaps on Sunday as an outside receiver. Williams could return soon, but Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, and Tucker Kraft will continue to dominate the targets regardless of who the WR3 is.

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  Bears | Ben Johnson won't commit to Bagent as backup: 'three guys that can win games'    Mon Oct 12, 04:20 PM

Bears head coach Ben Johnson did not commit to QB Tyson Bagent as the starter if QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) can't play this week against the Falcons.

Footballguys view: Asked on Monday whether Bagent is still the QB2, Johnson said, "We have three guys that can win games in this league." Bagent was benched during Sunday's 31-7 loss to the Packers after throwing for 87 yards. He was replaced by Case Keenum, who didn't fare any better. Ideally, Williams returns, and the QB2 isn't an issue.

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  Cardinals | Marvin Harrison Jr. trade terms updated, Cardinals get 2027 second- and seventh-round picks    Mon Oct 12, 04:11 PM

The terms of Sunday's trade that sent WR Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Cardinals to the Texans have been updated. Houston receives Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round pick, while Arizona receives a 2027 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.

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  49ers | Deebo Samuel expected to miss 'at least a couple of weeks' with hamstring injury    Mon Oct 12, 03:31 PM

49ers WR Deebo Samuel Sr. is expected to miss "at least a couple of weeks" with the hamstring injury he suffered Sunday in Seattle, head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Monday. Samuel is one of several injured 49ers receivers, with Ricky Pearsall out for the season and De'Zhaun Stribling out at least 10 weeks, while Christian Kirk and Demarcus Robinson remain on injured reserve.

Footballguys view: Samuel left Sunday's win over the Seahawks and did not return, and was set to undergo an MRI on Monday. With Samuel out, the team leaned heavily on Mike Evans, who dominated Seattle's defense in the fourth quarter. Assuming an extended absence for Samuel, the team will need Jacob Cowing, Brandin Cooks, and Jordan Watkins to move up in the rotation behind Evans.

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  Eagles | Sirianni 'hopeful' DeVonta Smith can return this week    Mon Oct 12, 03:27 PM

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said on Monday that he is "hopeful" WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) can return this week.

Footballguys view: Not surprisingly, Sirianni did not want to commit to anything early in the week. Smith missed Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Smith was making an impact as the No. 1 target for Philadelphia and as a playmaker Jalen Hurts could rely on. Smith had 235 receiving yards before his injury in Week 4, a team high. His absence has been a significant blow to the Eagles' offense. We'll be watching his progress again this week.

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  Ravens | Ja'Kobi Lane in 'a good place, conditioning-wise' for his return    Mon Oct 12, 03:19 PM

Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said on Monday that WR Ja'Kobi Lane is in a good place, conditioning-wise, for when he comes back. The rookie was placed on injured reserve in September.

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  Falcons | Michael Penix Jr.'s rib injury 'not considered serious', could play vs. Bears    Mon Oct 12, 03:13 PM

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.'s rib injury is not considered serious. Penix might be able to play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Bears, but the team wants to be cautious and see him practice this week before determining whether he will be able to play.

Footballguys view: Penix said he expects to be "ready to go [this] week" after leaving Sunday's loss to the Ravens, and QB Tua Tagovailoa finished the game in overtime. Penix is obviously the preferred option. We'll continue to monitor his progress throughout the week.

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  Saints | Jordyn Tyson will not practice this week, Kellen Moore says    Mon Oct 12, 02:54 PM

Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson will not practice this week, head coach Kellen Moore said on Monday. Tyson is on injured reserve and was previously described as 'weeks away' from a return, with Week 7 the earliest target.

Footballguys view: With Tyson sidelined, Devaughn Vele has emerged as a legitimate fantasy play. Vele is currently the WR22 overall with an average of 12.4 points per game. Expect Vele to remain viable for our purposes until Tyson returns.

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  Dolphins | Hafley: 'Malik is our quarterback,' no thought of benching Willis    Mon Oct 12, 02:53 PM

Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said Monday there is no thought of benching QB Malik Willis at this point. "We've played five games, and Malik is our quarterback," Hafley said.

Footballguys view: Sunday was Willis' 11th career start, so it's fair to say he's still developing at this level. According to ESPN.com's Marcel Louis-Jacques, Willis' willingness to extend every play for as long as he can doesn't always help the QB's cause. At the same time, his receivers struggled to create separation, and the offense doesn't seem comfortable when Willis is buying time. There was an expected learning curve this season, but the Dolphins enter the Week 6 bye with little to hang their hats on from the first month. Nonetheless, Hafley plans to stay the course.

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  Browns | Quinshon Judkins 'day-to-day' with ankle tweak    Mon Oct 12, 02:02 PM

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins had "a little tweak" in his ankle and is day-to-day, head coach Todd Monken said on Monday.

Footballguys view: Judkins left the stadium in a walking boot after Sunday's loss to the Jets. The day-to-day outlook is a positive for the Browns. Backup Raheim Sanders suffered a hip injury in this game, and Jaleel McLaughlin is the only other running back on the active roster. Dylan Sampson is eligible to come off injured reserve after being placed there following Week 1 due to a knee injury, but he was expected to miss significant time and won't be back for Week 6. We'll be following up on Judkins throughout the week as the Browns prepare to face the Ravens.

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  Vikings | T.J. Hockenson 'feeling pretty good' but in concussion protocol    Mon Oct 12, 02:00 PM

Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson is in the concussion protocol, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Monday. O'Connell said Hockenson is "feeling pretty good today," and the team will monitor him throughout the bye.

Footballguys view: With backup TE Josh Oliver (torn biceps muscle) on injured reserve, the Vikings played the rest of Sunday's game with two backups: Gavin Bartholomew and Ben Yurosek, who was activated from injured reserve this weekend. That's not ideal so that the bye couldn't have come at a better time for Hockenson and the Vikings.

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  Panthers | Jalen Coker 'on track' but has 'big days of practice' ahead    Mon Oct 12, 01:30 PM

Panthers head coach Dave Canales said on Monday that WR Jalen Coker (quad) is "on track" but has a couple of big days of practice ahead of him this week.

Footballguys view: Carolina visits the Eagles on Sunday in Week 6. Coker was considered unlikely to play against the Lions before sitting out Week 4 due to the quad injury. His absence wasn't a huge factor against the Lions, but getting Coker back this week would be a huge plus for Bryce Young and the passing attack.

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  Texans | DeMeco Ryans says Woody Marks 'will carry the load' while Montgomery is out    Mon Oct 12, 12:27 PM

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Monday that RB Woody Marks will replace RB David Montgomery while Montgomery works his way back from a groin injury. "Dynamic, will carry the load for us," Ryans said of what Marks does for the offense.

Footballguys view: Montgomery is considered week to week due to his injury. As Footballguy Sigmund Bloom suggested Sunday, Marks will be a priority pickup heading into a tough game against division-leading Jacksonville in London this week. The Texans' running game has been ineffective so far this season, but it has been even less effective with Montgomery in.

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  Texans | David Montgomery 'week to week' with groin injury    Mon Oct 12, 12:25 PM

Texans RB David Montgomery is "week to week" with a groin injury, coach DeMeco Ryans said on Monday. "Week to week, see how he continues to progress," Ryans said.

Footballguys view: Montgomery was ruled out of Sunday's win over the Titans after suffering the injury, finishing with 11 yards on five carries. We'll continue to watch for more on Montgomery while Woody Marks moves into the lead role in the veteran's absence.

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  Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson undergoing MRI to determine time missed    Mon Oct 12, 12:12 PM

Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is having an MRI to determine whether he will miss time, and how much.

Footballguys view: Henderson was ruled out of Sunday's win over the Raiders after leaving with the ankle injury. With Henderson sidelined, Rhamondre Stevenson saw the majority of the backfield snaps, while Corey Kiner mixed in but fumbled his first touch. We'll learn more about Henderson's status for the team's Week 6 game against the Jets, but expect a lot of Stevenson in this one, even if Henderson is available.

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  Texans | WR Jared Wayne released by Texans    Mon Oct 12, 12:00 PM

The Houston Texans released WR Jared Wayne (Waived, No Recall) on Monday.

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  Eagles | Will Shipley suffers partial plantar fascia tear, could miss 'multiple weeks'    Mon Oct 12, 11:13 AM

Eagles RB Will Shipley suffered a partial tear of his plantar fascia during Sunday's loss to the Jaguars and could be sidelined multiple weeks.

Footballguys view: RB Saquon Barkley is dealing with a hamstring injury, and RB Tank Bigsby is on injured reserve, leaving the Eagles in a bind at the position. After Shipley was injured on Sunday, Dameon Pierce was the only healthy running back available. The Eagles play at home against the Panthers on Sunday. With four teams on bye this week, Pierce is a target of opportunity for fantasy managers.

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  49ers | Deebo Samuel to undergo MRI on hamstring    Mon Oct 12, 09:05 AM

49ers WR Deebo Samuel Sr. will have an MRI on his hamstring. Samuel was ruled out of Sunday's win over the Seahawks with the hamstring injury after catching two passes for 21 yards. Rapoport described it as "another injury to another standout WR" for San Francisco.

Footballguys view: Rapoport went on to suggest that the fact that the 49ers ruled Samuel out of Sunday's game immediately isn't a good sign. If Samuel ends up sitting out Week 6 against the Commanders next Monday, the 49ers would be left with Mike Evans, Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing, and Jordan Watkins as their healthy options at receiver.

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  Browns | Isaiah Bond steps into KC Concepcion's role after injury, ties for team-high 7 targets    Mon Oct 12, 08:54 AM

Browns WR Isaiah Bond played as the WR3 in Sunday's 17-12 loss to the Jets but stepped into WR KC Concepcion's role after Concepcion's injury. Bond tied for the team lead with seven targets. WR Jerry Jeudy played as the WR2.

Footballguys view: Bond, who entered the game with two catches on two targets, caught three passes for a team-high 74 yards. He also had a critical drop late in the game. Still, if Concepcion doesn't clear the protocol in time to play against the Ravens on Sunday, Bond will likely be busy again.

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  Broncos | Evan Engram, Adam Trautman 'even split' at TE in win over Chargers    Mon Oct 12, 08:38 AM

Broncos TE Evan Engram and TE Adam Trautman had an "even split" of the offensive snaps at tight end in Sunday's win over the Chargers. It was head coach Sean Payton's return to calling plays.

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