05 November 2025
Brown left Week 9’s game against the Raiders with a concussion and did not return. A limited session puts him on track to play in Week 10, but he still has a few hurdles to clear in the league’s concussion protocol. With Brian Thomas Jr. unlikely to play, Brown will start alongside Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers in three-receiver sets. He will have some low-end WR4 value if he is ready to go by Sunday.05 November 2025
Lloyd returned to practice last week and was listed as questionable on Friday. He only practiced in a limited capacity, however, and the Jags ultimately ruled him out on Sunday. A full practice today means he should be good to go for Week 10. Lloyd had four interceptions, one of which was a pick-six, before going down in Week 6. His return will be a big boost for a Jags defense facing off against Davis Mills.05 November 2025
Nacua left Week 9’s game against the Saints with the rib injury and did not return. McVay did tell reporters after the game that he could have returned. The Saints weren’t threatening the Rams late in the game, so there was no point in sending Nacua back out. Nacua underwent testing after the game, but clearly no serious issues were found. Though the minor scrapes and bruises are mounting for Nacua, he’s a WR1 anytime he’s active. That will remain the case versus the 49ers this week.05 November 2025
Waddle is no stranger to playing through minor injuries. This week will be no different. On the plus side, a full practice means this is truly the most minor of issues. It shouldn’t affect him come Sunday. Coming off back-to-back games of at least five grabs and 80 yards, Waddle has locked up a spot in the WR2 ranks heading into Week 10.
05 November 2025
In early August, 49ers GM John Lynch said he did not “think” Aiyuk would be able to return for the team’s Week 1 game against the Seahawks. Roughly one week later, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Aiyuk was “on track to be back around Week 6.” His latest supposition has been that Aiyuk could return in Week 10. Despite Schefter’s report, the team has not yet activated Aiyuk’s 21-day practice window, suggesting he is more than three weeks away from returning. He still has time to ...05 November 2025
Mims returned to practice this week but failed to clear the league’s concussion protocol ahead of Thursday’s game. He should be back for a pivotal game against the Chiefs in Week 11. Troy Franklin and Courtland Sutton will continue to dominate the Broncos’ targets in his absence. RJ Harvey could also see a few more designed touches once again.05 November 2025
No surprise here as the Broncos are expected to be without Surtain for a few weeks. He suffered a pec strain in Week 8 and has yet to return to practice. His absence will make things a bit easier for Geno Smith and company on Thursday.05 November 2025
Samuel Jr.'s Carolina visit was reported this morning. He is now up to six visits lined up for the next week, all with teams above .500 in the win-loss column. Samuel Jr. was recently medically cleared after undergoing spinal fusion surgery in the offseason. He is now free to sign with any team and should be back on the field after he gets up to speed with his new squad.05 November 2025
This is just what Purdy does these days. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters last week that Purdy had a chance to be active as a backup in Week 9 against the Giants. He was instead declared inactive before kickoff. It remains to be seen when he will return, though he will likely need to practice in full, repeatedly, before doing so.05 November 2025
Gordon tweaked his ankle in Week 9 against the Ravens. The good news is that the game took place on Thursday night, giving Gordon the mini-bye to recover. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport called him “day to day” after the game. All signs point to Gordon suiting up on Sunday, including his limited practice for the first session of Week 10. Gordon is purely a two-down backup, and the Dolphins have rarely gotten the chance to establish the run this year. That won’t change versus the Bills, making ...05 November 2025
Pearsall’s PCL sprain continues to be a problem. The 49ers’ early-season star has not practiced since suffering the injury in Week 4, and yet, the team has chosen not to place him on injured reserve. Pearsall technically has a chance to play if he can practice later this week, but it seems likely we will revisit his availability on Wednesday, next week.05 November 2025
Tillman is now on track to play this weekend. Projecting the Browns’ impending target shares is challenging. TEs David Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr. should continue operating as a featured duo, while WR Jerry Jeudy gator-arms targets on the perimeter. Tillman has a chance to overtake the latter player in the pecking order, who has caught just 42.3 percent of his team-high 52 targets. Whether overtaking Jeudy earns Tillman FLEX consideration is a separate issue. He can be stashed in deep leagues, ...05 November 2025
Bond has not caught a pass since Week 6 despite briefly being talked up by the coaching staff. The rookie wide receiver does not need to be rostered in 12-team re-draft leagues, particularly with WR Cedric Tillman (hamstring) expectedly returning from injured reserve.05 November 2025
Gonzalez left Week 9’s game against the Falcons for a concussion check. A full practice means he will be good to go for Week 10 against the Bucs. Gonzalez will likely be tasked with covering Emeka Egbuka this week.05 November 2025
Reports rightly indicated that Judkins had decent odds of returning to action following the Browns’ Week 9 bye after suffering an AC joint sprain in Week 8 against the Patriots. The Browns’ featured rusher will be on the field this weekend and can be started as a borderline RB1/2 against a Jets defense that recently traded away game-wrecking DT Quinnen Williams.05 November 2025
It’s likely a maintenance day for the second-year tight end. He caught his fifth touchdown of the season on Sunday in the Giants’ loss to the 49ers. Backup tight end Daniel Bellinger (neck) practiced in full. He should be back for Week 10, though that won’t affect Johnson’s fantasy outlook. Johnson has been a red zone favorite of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, making him a touchdown-based TE2.05 November 2025
Taylor was playing through the quad issue before the Jets’ Week 9 bye. A full practice suggests it’s a non-issue for the rookie at this point. With Garrett Wilson likely back this week, Taylor’s days as the Jets’ de facto WR1 are likely at an end. He will be a mid-range TE2 versus the Browns.05 November 2025
Shaheed is scheduled to enter free agency at the end of this season, so if Seahawks general manager John Schneider wants to keep him here long-term, a contract extension will soon be needed. Shaheed’s comments are easy for one to make before negotiations have begun, at which point, his advanced age (27) for a player coming off a rookie contract could be held against him. Regardless, the Seahawks acquired Shaheed with a vision in mind, reuniting him with his former OC, Klint Kubiak. Questions r ...05 November 2025
Kamara has been playing through the ankle issue for a few weeks. A limited session on Wednesday is standard fare for him. He should be good to go for Week 10’s game against the Panthers. With his efficiency on the decline and his pass-catching role falling off the map, Kamara is barely an RB3 versus Carolina.05 November 2025
Earlier today, Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters that Gardner would practice despite remaining in the concussion protocol. Clarification on his expected participation level could have saved everyone time, but alas, the competitive advantage gained by obfuscation reigns supreme. Gardner is now on track to play in Week 10 against the Falcons, barring a setback.
