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Alec Pierce A High-Ceiling/Low-Floor WR5 In Season Finale
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is coming off a big game that saw him post season-highs in targets and catches, putting up a 6-122-1 line against the Giants. It surely helped that the Colts were playing from behind all game, but the speedy wideout surprisingly leads the Colts in receiving yards (767) despite having only 35 catches on the season, compared to Josh Downs with 62 and Michael Pittman Jr. with 63. That's because of his league-leading aDOT of 21.5 yards per target. While he likely won't see a ton of targets again this week, the 24-year-old should get his usual three to four targets of the deep variety, which should translate to at least a couple long gains. With Pierce, however, he can be "boom" like we saw last week, or he can be more "bust" as he's logged six games with one catch or fewer this season. The matchup versus the Jaguars is a good one, and he posted 134 yards with a TD on them earlier this season, but did so on just three catches. The third-year receiver projects as a volatile WR5 in Week 18.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Kyle McCord trending towards starting for Dolphins
Miami Dolphins backup quarterback Kyle McCord is in line to start his team's Week 10 matchup against the Buffalo Bills following the team's placement of QB1 Malik Willis (groin) on Injured Reserve, per Sal Capaccio of WGR 550. A sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, McCord has yet to appear in an NFL game. He spent the 2025 season on the Eagles' practice squad before being signed by the Green Bay Packers in January and then being traded to Miami right before the start of the 2026 season. McCord has a favorable matchup in what will likely be his first NFL start in Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts, which could give him some waiver wire appeal in two-QB fantasy formats. Still, the 24-year-old is extremely unproven, and he doesn't have an amazing supporting cast of weapons around him with the Dolphins.
Source: WGR 550 - Sal Capaccio
Source: WGR 550 - Sal Capaccio
Patriots Made No Trades Before the Deadline
Sources: The #Patriots did not make any trades. The NFL trade deadline has passed.
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) November 10, 2026
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Titans Keeping Tony Pollard Despite Trade Interest
The Tennessee Titans will keep running back Tony Pollard through the trade deadline, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The 29-year-old Pollard is currently playing out the final year of his contract with the one-win Titans, leading to speculation that he could be on the move to a contender. Instead, it appears as though the veteran running back will remain with Tennessee to finish out the 2026 season. Pollard has been productive this season, recording 665 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns on 147 touches across eight games. He's played his best football lately, collecting 292 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns on 52 touches over his last two games. Still, Pollard's fantasy outlook would have been improved with a move to a more potent scoring offense, assuming he had retained a lead backfield role.
Source: ESPN - Jeremy Fowler
Source: ESPN - Jeremy Fowler
Malik Willis Expected to Land on Injured Reserve
Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (groin) is expected to go on injured reserve, according to Tom Pelissero, who reported that an MRI showed his groin injury had developed into a core muscle injury. Willis needs rest and could still return this season, Pelissero reported. If Miami makes the move this week, Willis would miss at least four games and first be eligible to return against Chicago in Week 14. Willis practiced in full Friday before completing 13 of 25 passes for 128 yards with an interception in Sunday's loss to Detroit. Head coach Jeff Hafley said Monday that Willis lacked his usual speed when escaping pressure. Willis has run for nine yards on three carries over his past two games after rushing for 37 yards and a touchdown against the Jets in Week 7. Kyle McCord is Miami's only other quarterback on the active roster and would be in line to start Sunday at Indianapolis. McCord has yet to attempt a regular-season pass this year, and Brady Cook is on the practice squad.
Source: Tom Pelissero
Source: Tom Pelissero
Kyler Murray Considered Week-to-Week
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) is currently dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain that is week-to-week, and he is expected to miss more time past the Monday night loss to the Buffalo Bills, according to James Palmer. The Vikings pulled off a blockbuster trade on Tuesday to acquire veteran QB Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders, and with Cousins coming in on a Tuesday, he could possibly make his return to the Vikings this Sunday to take on the division-rival Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The 29-year-old Murray has missed time with injuries in his first year in Minnesota, and when he has been active, he has struggled to pick up head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense, completing 64.9% of his pass attempts for 1,022 yards (6.6 yards per attempt), five touchdowns, and three interceptions in six starts. With Cousins now back in Minnesota, Murray will now be the Vikings' QB2 in a backup role, which kills what little superflex fantasy value he had left. The Vikings do not want to have to turn back to Carson Wentz this Sunday against Green Bay, so they will do everything in their power to get Cousins up to speed to play in Week 10.
Source: James Palmer
Source: James Palmer
Jets Keep Will McDonald Past Trade Deadline
The deadline has passed and the Jets did not trade Will McDonald.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) November 10, 2026
Nahshon Wright remains on the roster too, a mild surprise.
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Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo, J.J. McCarthy Log Full Practices Tuesday
Giants Injury Report 11/10
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) November 10, 2026
Limited:
▪️OLB Abdul Carter (Knee/Back)
▪️LB Malik Harrison (Groin)
▪️CB Colton Hood (Finger)
Full:
▪️RT Jermaine Eluemunor (Calf)
▪️TE Theo Johnson (Neck)
▪️WR Charlie Jones (Thumb)
▪️QB J.J. McCarthy (Hip)
▪️WR Darnell Mooney (Chest)
▪️WR Malik… pic.twitter.com/9F60xkAjD5
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Falcons Considered an Extension for Jessie Bates III Before Trade
The Atlanta Falcons did background work on a potential contract extension for defensive back Jessie Bates III and pondered how it may fit into a rough outline of 2027 free-agent plans, according to Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. However, the Falcons felt that the Jacksonville Jaguars' offer made them better in the long run. Atlanta ended up sending Bates to the Jaguars on Monday for a second-rounder in 2027 and a fifth-rounder in 2028, which is a quality return for a 29-year-old safety who was on an expiring deal. Bates will be a nice addition for Jacksonville, which recently lost defensive back Eric Murray to a season-ending elbow injury. Bates, a former second-rounder by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2018 from Wake Forest, heads to Duval after recording 60 tackles (35 solo), one interception, four pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown in nine games in 2026 in his fourth year with the Falcons.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Daniel Flick
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Daniel Flick
Chiefs Acquire Josh Downs in Deadline Trade
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is set to join the Kansas City Chiefs in a deadline trade, according to Tom Pelissero. Indianapolis would send a 2027 seventh-round pick with Downs and receive fourth- and fifth-round picks in the same draft. Downs requested a trade in October and caught 33 passes for 354 yards and a touchdown in nine games this season. His season-high seven catches came against Kansas City in Week 2, when he finished with 72 yards. Downs has primarily played in the slot, and Kansas City has been rotating its third receiver behind Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy. Andrew Armstrong, Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen played between 19 and 22 offensive snaps apiece in Sunday's win over the Jets. They drew three targets combined, while Rice and Worthy drew 13. Downs saw 23 targets in his last four games with the Colts. In deeper PPR leagues, he's worth stashing until his first games in Kansas City show whether he can earn regular routes alongside Rice and Worthy in three-receiver sets.
Source: Tom Pelissero
Source: Tom Pelissero
Jauan Jennings Hopeful to Play in Week 10
Agent Drew Rosenhaus said on The Pat McAfee Show that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) is dealing with a calf strain but is hopeful to return in Week 10 against the division-rival Green Bay Packers. Rosenhaus added that Jennings seems very happy in Minnesota and that it is his belief that he will stay with the Vikings beyond Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. Jennings reportedly turned down a potential trade that was being worked out for the 49ers to reacquire him. Instead, the Niners pivoted and acquired veteran pass-catcher Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. The 29-year-old has been a non-factor in the Vikings' offense through his six games played so far in 2026, catching only six passes for 54 yards and no touchdowns. However, the addition of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins should be good news for Jennings, Justin Jefferson, and Jordan Addison in the second half of the season. Target volume is still going to be an issue when Jennings returns in Minnesota, though, and he will probably continue to be a hard-to-trust WR4/5 in fantasy.
Source: Drew Rosenhaus on The Pat McAfee Show
Source: Drew Rosenhaus on The Pat McAfee Show
Panthers Release Wide Receiver David Moore
Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Moore was released Tuesday after appearing in six games this season. His only catch was a 27-yard gain against Philadelphia in Week 6. Moore played 13 offensive snaps against Tampa Bay the following week, but his only snap in Sunday's loss to Denver came on a 17-yard punt return, his longest of the season. Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker each played at least 80% of Carolina's offensive snaps against the Broncos, with Brycen Tremayne getting 21 snaps and John Metchie III getting 19. Carolina signed Moore from the practice squad on Sept. 30 and listed him as its lead punt and kickoff returner in October. Anthony Tyus III handled all four of Carolina's kickoff returns against Denver for 110 yards and leads the team with 18 kickoff returns for 451 yards. Trevor Etienne gained nine yards on Carolina's other punt return Sunday. The Panthers have been looking to expand his role on special teams, and Etienne already leads the team with seven punt returns to Moore's four.
Source: Mike Kaye
Source: Mike Kaye
Vikings Inquired About Justin Herbert Among Other QBs Before Trading for Cousins
The #Vikings also inquired about Justin Herbert, Daniel Jones and Geno Smith before striking a deal with the #Raiders for Kirk Cousins, per multiple league sources.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 10, 2026
The Colts listened but did not want to move Jones, while the Jets felt Smith was too important to the team and the… https://t.co/UwF8tzZDU7 pic.twitter.com/4ghV7bd7JV
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Colts Expect Josh Downs to Bounce Back
Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter expects wide receiver Josh Downs to bounce back this year, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. "He's had good energy around here. He's getting ready for each game the right way. You're gonna have some peaks and valleys in the career. The story's not written yet on Josh Downs' season. I anticipate him bouncing back," Cooter said. Downs was a popular breakout candidate during the preseason after the Colts traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the offseason, but the 25-year-old has not lived up to expectations with a bigger role, and he has been an even bigger disappointment considering that Alec Pierce (heel) has missed most of the year due to injury. In nine games played, Downs has 33 receptions for 354 yards (10.7 yards per catch) and just one touchdown. In a great matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9, Downs fell flat, catching three of his six targets for 24 yards. The Colts traded Keenan Allen to the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, so Downs will have an even higher target share going forward, although he will also see more attention from opposing defenses in the second half of the year.
Source: The Athletic - James Boyd
Source: The Athletic - James Boyd
Colts Sign Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to 53-Man Roster
After trading Keenan Allen to the 49ers, the Colts signed WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to their 53-man roster from their practice squad.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 10, 2026
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Jonathan Taylor Expected to Stay With Colts at Trade Deadline
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is expected to stay with the team through Tuesday's trade deadline, according to Tom Pelissero. Pelissero reported that multiple teams offered a second-round pick plus additional compensation, but the Colts were seeking a much bigger return. Indianapolis signed Taylor to a two-year extension in August that runs through 2028, then traded left guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle in October. Taylor has averaged 3.3 yards per carry in the two games since that trade, down from 4.2 over his first seven games. He scored eight rushing touchdowns before the trade and has rushed for 69 yards on 21 carries without a score since. Taylor still handled 18 touches in Sunday's loss to Dallas, including a season-high five catches. Seth McGowan had six carries for 45 yards and scored from two yards out. Taylor has nine catches over the past two games, one more than in the previous four combined. That receiving work helps offset his rushing slump in PPR leagues heading into Sunday's Week 10 matchup with Miami.
Source: Tom Pelissero
Source: Tom Pelissero
Titans Trade Safety Amani Hooker to the Bills
The Tennessee Titans traded standout safety Amani Hooker and a fifth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills at Tuesday's trade deadline, sources told Tom Pelissero of The Ringer. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Bills are giving up a second-round pick in exchange for Hooker. The 28-year-old defensive back spent his entire eight-year career with the Titans and had emerged in the best form of his career under head coach Robert Saleh this year. Hooker currently leads the league with five interceptions, 52 tackles, and six pass breakups through the first nine weeks in 2026. He will bring versatility to Buffalo's secondary, as Hooker has the ability to move between strong and free safety. After the trades of Hooker and defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons, the Titans have two first-round picks and two second-round picks in the 2027 NFL Draft. Hooker is under contract through the 2028 season, and his contract comes with a salary cap hit of around $12 million this year. The Bills were in need of safety help after their experiment with veteran C.J. Gardner-Johnson did not work out.
Source: The Ringer - Tom Pelissero
Source: The Ringer - Tom Pelissero
Broncos Acquire LB Daiyan Henley in Trade
Source: The #Broncos are trading for LB Daiyan Henley.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10, 2026
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Cowboys Don't Appear Interested in Trading George Pickens
NFL on Prime reporter James Palmer does not get any sense that the Dallas Cowboys are interested in moving wide receiver George Pickens before Tuesday's trade deadline. Teams have been curious, and a big offer could still come, but it seems like Dallas will hold on to Pickens, who is slated to become a free agent after the 2026 season. Owner Jerry Jones seems to prefer to hold onto Pickens, who could depart next March in free agency if the franchise does not work out a long-term extension with him. It was a bit of a surprise that Dallas did not work harder with the 25-year-old to lock him up on an extension after he had a career year in 2025 with 93 catches for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns in 17 games played. Pickens has not been nearly as good so far in 2026 through nine weeks, catching 39 of 62 targets for 533 yards and two touchdowns while taking a clear back seat to CeeDee Lamb. Still, the former second-rounder from Georgia is a must-start fantasy receiver in a pass-happy Cowboys offense if he stays put at this year's deadline, which looks to be the case. After failing to find the end zone in the first four games, Pickens has scored twice in the last four games for Dallas.
Source: James Palmer
Source: James Palmer
Fernando Mendoza Takes Over as Raiders QB
With Kirk Cousins headed to the Minnesota Vikings, Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in April's NFL Draft, now takes over as the starter in Vegas, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. There is a lot of optimism in Vegas that Mendoza is very much ready for the opportunity to start. "He's been tearing it up in practice," one source said. The 23-year-old had nine weeks to sit and learn behind Cousins, who played extremely well and threw the second-most touchdown passes (20) in the league. The Raiders did not want to rush their No. 1 overall pick into a starting role too soon, especially as Mendoza transitioned from playing out of the shotgun to under center in the NFL, and the move could pay off handsomely for them if he looks the part sooner rather than later. Mendoza's first test will come in a Week 10 matchup at home against a very tough Seattle Seahawks defense this Sunday. Now that Cousins is out of town, Mendoza will be a top waiver-wire pickup in two-QB superflex leagues and some deep single-QB formats as depth at the position with all kinds of upside.
Source: CBS Sports - Matt Zenitz
Source: CBS Sports - Matt Zenitz
Raiders Trade Kirk Cousins to Vikings for 2027 Third-Round Pick
The Las Vegas Raiders are trading four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday for their 2027 third-round pick, sources told Tom Pelissero of The Ringer. Cousins will now return to Minnesota for their playoff push, while the Raiders will now turn to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza for the rest of the 2026 season and beyond. Kyler Murray (hamstring) is sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, and veteran Carson Wentz looked awful in Monday night's loss to the Buffalo Bills, so the Vikings are turning to a man they know very well to help their offense turn things around. The 38-year-old Cousins was performing admirably for the Raiders up until his three-interception performance in the loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Going into Week 10, Cousins ranks as the overall QB5 with 2,340 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in nine starts. Only Joe Burrow has thrown more TD passes than him. In Minnesota, Cousins will have QB1 upside in the right matchups, with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison as his top two receivers in a familiar environment. The acquisition of Cousins should also be great news for Jefferson, whose value had tanked with Murray and Wentz under center in Minnesota.
Source: The Ringer - Tom Pelissero
Source: The Ringer - Tom Pelissero
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