21 November 2024
Demercado was listed as a limited participant in the Cardinals’ first official practice report of the week. He was the only offensive skill position player listed with an injury designation. The backfield is mostly James Conner and Trey Benson, with Demercado chipping in every once in a while. If Demercado cannot go Week 12 against the Seahawks, it does not shift fantasy stances by much.21 November 2024
Fant remains out due to a groin injury he suffered in Week 8. He has yet to practice since suffering the injury, leaving rookie A.J. Barner as the starting tight end. Fellow TE Brady Russell (foot) was also listed as DNP while TE Pharaoh Brown (elbow) was a full participant. No Seahawks tight end options are appealing at this point of the season.21 November 2024
Shenault left Week 11 against the 49ers early and did not return. He now starts out the week listed as DNP on Wednesday. If Shenault cannot get a practice in by the end of the week, the Seahawks’ special teams depth will be tested. Dee Williams is the team’s other primary returner if Shenault does not play Week 12 against the Cardinals.21 November 2024
Demercado was listed as a limited participant in the Cardinals’ first official practice report of the week. He was the only offensive skill position player listed with an injury designation. The backfield is mostly James Conner and Trey Benson, with Demercado chipping in every once in a while. If Demercado cannot go Week 12 against the Seahawks, it does not shift fantasy stances by much.
21 November 2024
Bryant, the team’s No. 3 TE, and No. 4 TE Justin Shorter (illness) were both unable to practice on Wednesday but, fortunately, No. 2 TE Michael Mayer (personal) returned to play in Week 11 after an extended absence. Mayer’s presence helps negate concern over depth.21 November 2024
Havenstein still has Thursday and Friday to test out his injured ankle but it would have been nice to see him participate in a limited capacity on Wednesday. Former starter/backup T Joe Noteboom (ankle) did resume practicing in a limited capacity though, which bodes positively for his Week 12 availability.21 November 2024
Bosa had been rehabilitating a combination hip and oblique injury for weeks, entering Week 11. He pulled up lame in-game while rushing the passer and was later reported to have strained his other oblique. Bosa’s inability to participate on Wednesday was expected but is still concerning. He is truly questionable for Week 12.20 November 2024
Jacobs was listed as a limited participant due to quad and calf injuries. He was dealing with the quad injury before, but the calf is new. Regardless, a limited practice is a sign Jacobs is resting a bit more as the wear and tear of the season starts to pile up. Barring a setback, expect Jacobs to play Week 12 against the 49ers.20 November 2024
This is a big loss for the Cowboys’ special teams unit. Todd Archer reports “special teams coordinator John Fassel became emotional when talking about” Bell’s season-ending dislocated shoulder injury. Bell’s 85.9 PFF special teams grade not only leads all Cowboys special teams players, it ranks eighth among 138 NFL special teams players with at least 165 special teams snaps. Bell will likely be placed on injured reserve by the end of the week.20 November 2024
Reynolds has been on injured reserve since getting surgery on his finger six weeks ago. He was also the victim of a shooting shortly after, but sustained only minor injuries from the incident. The Broncos opened Reynolds’ practice window last week and he starts this week out as a full participant. It is possible Reynolds will be activated off injured reserve for Week 12 against the Raiders, but he will be on the fringe of fantasy relevance when playing.20 November 2024
Smith sat out Week 11’s Wednesday practice before participating in a limited capacity on Thursday and Friday. He ultimately suited up for Week 11 but caught only 4-of-6 targets for 29 yards. Smith played just six fewer snaps than AJ Brown but it does appear as though the injury is limiting him in-game. Hopefully, Smith can resume practicing in full by Friday.20 November 2024
Per ESPN’s Tim McManus, Wednesday was the final day of a lower body strengthening program for Hurts, seemingly causing him to be limited in practice. Cool. Hurts is expected to be a full-go in the next two practices and isn’t at risk of missing Week 12. He will remain near the top of the QB1 ranks for his matchup with the Rams.20 November 2024
Anderson has been out since Week 9 with the ankle issue. This was his first practice since suffering the injury, giving him a good shot to suit up on Sunday. Anderson is the biggest play-maker on the defensive side of the ball for Houston. He has 7.5 sacks and 11 TFLs this year.20 November 2024
20 November 2024
Lamb was added to Week 11’s Saturday injury report with a back issue but the foot injury is new. His limited participation early in the week bodes positively for his Week 12 availability but this is now a situation to watch. The 3-7 Cowboys have nothing to play for and at some point later this season, they may consider preserving Lamb’s health.20 November 2024
Mike McCarthy has already made clear that Ferguson will be “hard pressed” to play in Week 12 and his Wednesday DNP is a step in the wrong direction. Fantasy managers relying on Ferguson’s services should make backup plans.20 November 2024
Bland has not yet suited up in 2024 but his full practice participation early in the week is a significantly positive step. While the 3-7 Cowboys’ season is largely lost, the Cowboys’ defense could pose problems for fantasy managers down the stretch. The talented, young CB is on track to play in Week 12.20 November 2024
Pacheco was designated to return from injured reserve last week but wasn’t activated ahead of Sunday’s game. He got in three limited practices before being ruled out. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Pacheco is expected to be healthy enough to return this week. Whether he does so or not is another question. With the Panthers on tap, the Chiefs don’t need to be at full strength to leave Week 12 with a win. Kareem Hunt will remain a low-end RB1 until Pacheco returns.20 November 2024
Turner-Yell began the season on the reserve/physically unable to perform list and had his 21-day practice window activated 21 days ago. He evidently was unable to make a full return, as Sean Payton told reporters on Wednesday that it “became too much of a challenge to activate” him. Turner-Yell will hopefully return to play next season.20 November 2024
Mostert left Week 11 with a hip injury in the first quarter and was listed as questionable to return. He got back in the field in the second quarter but only ran the ball three times in total. Even though his health doesn’t appear to be an issue, Mostert does not have a fantasy-relevant role at the moment. He lost two yards on his three carries last week and did not log a rush attempt two weeks ago.
