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Patrick Mahomes on Track to Start Sunday
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (elbow) is on track to play in his team's Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Mahomes suffered an elbow injury during Kansas City's Week 9 win over the New York Jets that briefly forced him to leave the game, but the veteran QB was able to finish that contest and appears to be healthy enough to avoid missing time. Across eight games in 2026, Mahomes has completed 67.3% of his pass attempts for 2,038 yards, 14 touchdowns, and four interceptions. The Chiefs also provided Mahomes with another pass-catching weapon at the trade deadline by acquiring wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts. As long as Mahomes is active, he profiles as a low-end QB1 for fantasy managers in Week 10.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Lamar Jackson Could Miss Rest of Fantasy Season
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (thumb) could miss the remainder of the fantasy season following surgery on his broken and dislocated thumb. Head coach Jesse Minter said Friday that similar injuries typically take six to 10 weeks to heal, though no return date has been established. Even the shorter recovery window would keep Jackson sidelined until late December, putting his fantasy playoff availability in serious doubt. Newly acquired Jacoby Brissett is expected to start Monday against the Chargers, bringing experience to Baltimore's offense. The quarterback change creates some uncertainty for Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews, while Jackson's rushing production will be difficult to replace. Jackson is worth holding in an available IR spot, but his lengthy recovery makes him a tougher roster decision for managers without one.
Source: Ari Meirov
Source: Ari Meirov
Pat Murphy Wins Manager of the Year for Third Straight Season
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy was named the National League Manager of the Year for the 2026 season, becoming the first skipper to capture the award in three straight seasons, according to ESPN. Murphy won the award for a third straight time after guiding the Brewers to the first World Series title in franchise history. He edged out Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss and Philadelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly to take home the hardware for a third straight year. Murphy accepted the award from a hospital bed after having hip-replacement surgery. From Aug. 15 through the end of the playoffs, the Brewers went 39-13. Before replacing Craig Counsell as Milwaukee's manager, Murphy was the head coach at Notre Dame and Arizona State in the college ranks before serving as the interim manager for the San Diego Padres in 2015. "I'm just really, really grateful. Really thankful that we did it," Murphy said after the World Series win.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Texans Taking a "Wait-And-See" Approach for Woody Marks (knee)
#Texans backup running back Emari Demercado confident in his ability to step in, if Woody Marks is sidelined vs. #Browns
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 13, 2026
Marks has a knee injury that kept him out Thursday. He is dealing with residual soreness from hits taken over past two games, nothing structural, per league…
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Cameron Thomas Signs Three-Year Extension With Falcons
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Cameron Thomas has agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $33 million, according to Adam Schefter. The deal keeps Thomas in Atlanta through the 2029 season. The 26-year-old has recorded 26 quarterback pressures, two sacks, and a forced fumble through nine games. Thomas was limited in Thursday's practice with a groin injury, leaving his status uncertain for Sunday's matchup against Kansas City. The extension secures a regular contributor to Atlanta's pass rush, but it doesn't change much for fantasy managers this week. The Falcons remain an unappealing D/ST option against the Chiefs, particularly if Thomas is unable to play.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Pete Crow-Armstrong Named NL Most Valuable Player
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was named the 2026 National League Most Valuable Player. He earned all 30 first-place votes to finish ahead of Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang. The 24-year-old left-handed slugger can do it all on the baseball field, and he put it all together in his fourth season in the league, hitting .280 with 45 home runs and 41 stolen bases while also winning the Gold Glove and Platinum Glove Awards. Crow-Armstrong led both leagues in 2026 with a 10.6 fWAR. He started the year hitting at the bottom of Chicago's batting order before eventually moving up to the top of the lineup by mid-May. PCA never looked back and hit .300 with a .398 on-base percentage while batting out of the leadoff spot for the Cubbies. He drew 83 walks after totaling just 29 free passes the previous year. Crow-Armstrong's most impressive feat was becoming just the seventh player in MLB history to have 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season. He still strikes out quite a bit (25.8% clip), but Crow-Armstrong's elite power/speed profile is hard to ignore from a fantasy baseball perspective going into 2027.
Source: MLB
Source: MLB
Yordan Alvarez Named AL Most Valuable Player
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was named the 2026 American League Most Valuable Player. Alvarez was unanimously chosen for the award and topped Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero and Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to win his first MVP after a season in which he almost won the Triple Crown. He won the AL batting title with a .316 average and finished second in home runs (42) and RBI (106). It was an incredible bounce-back season for the left-handed slugger after he appeared in just 48 games in 2025 due to a wrist fracture and a sprained ankle. But in 2026, Alvarez appeared in 158 games and helped the Astros get back to the playoffs. In addition to winning AL MVP, Alvarez was named the AL Comeback Player of the Year. In addition to winning the batting title, he had a league-high 109 walks with a .432 on-base percentage, 46 points higher than the next-highest player. Alvarez became the 31st player in history to win an MVP award and a Rookie of the Year honor. As long as he is healthy in 2027, Alvarez should provide consistent numbers across the board for fantasy managers as one of the best all-around hitters in the game. The 29-year-old has had at least a .950 OPS in four of the last five years.
Source: MLB
Source: MLB
Dylan DeMelo Out Week-to-Week
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo (lower body) will be out week-to-week after exiting early in Thursday's blowout win over Dallas, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports. With DeMelo out, the Jets lose a defenseman who does a lot of dirty work and occasionally chips in offensively. In 19 appearances this season, DeMelo has registered eight points (one goal, seven assists), 17 SOG, 23 blocks, and 27 hits. DeMelo's absence will likely allow Haydn Fleury to re-enter the lineup. Fleury lacks fantasy appeal due to his offensive shortcomings, though he has recorded assists in each of his last two outings.
Source: Ken Wiebe
Source: Ken Wiebe
Lian Bichsel to Miss Upcoming Back-to-Back
Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (lower body) is expected to miss at least two games, Robert Tiffin of NHL.com reports. The Swiss blue-liner suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's defeat to Winnipeg, and we likely won't see him on the ice over the weekend when Dallas faces Buffalo and Florida in a back-to-back set. Bichsel leads Dallas in hits with 39. He is also among the team leaders with 24 blocks. Offensively, Bichsel has posted one assist in 17 appearances, making him a non-factor in fantasy. Still, Bichsel's absence is significant since the Stars' blue line has already been without Miro Heiskanen (upper body) and Kyle Capobianco (leg).
Source: Robert Tiffin
Source: Robert Tiffin
Sean Monahan Suffers Upper-Body Injury Against Lightning
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (upper body) was limited to 9:58 of action in Thursday's 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay. He registered a power-play assist before leaving the game with an upper-body injury. Only recently, Monahan dealt with a lower-body ailment but managed to avoid missing any time. He must recover from his most recent injury by Saturday to remain in the lineup. The veteran forward has dished out four assists in the last seven games, but Monahan's overall performance has been disappointing in 2026-27. He has just seven points (one goal, six assists) in 18 games. Cole Sillinger and Charlie Coyle are the likeliest options to fill in for Monahan in the top six if needed.
Source: Columbus Blue Jackets PR
Source: Columbus Blue Jackets PR
Joel Eriksson Ek Exits Early Thursday
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (upper body) left Thursday's 5-2 win over Toronto midway through the second period. He couldn't carry on after receiving a high hit from Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe. Eriksson Ek is part of a hugely successful first line in Minnesota, which hasn't yet allowed a goal during five-on-five action this season. The Swedish forward is known for his strong defense and has upped his offensive game, posting 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) in 20 games. Danila Yurov and Ryan Hartman are candidates for larger roles if Eriksson Ek has to miss some action. Marco Sturm would likely fill the void in the lineup.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Chris Kreider Sustains Apparent Leg Injury Thursday
Montreal Canadiens left wing Chris Kreider (leg) was injured in unfortunate circumstances against Boston on Thursday. In the third period, he was involved in a collision with Bruins forward Michael Eyssimont. Kreider couldn't put any weight on his left leg as he exited the ice. The veteran forward has notched three goals and nine points in 18 games this season. He's averaging just 13:35 of ice time, making it difficult for Kreider to contribute regularly on offense. If Kreider can't play in Saturday's matchup with Colorado, the Canadiens must change things up on the third line and the second power-play unit.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Josh Hokit Can Become The New Heavyweight Champion
Undefeated challenger Josh Hokit will try to become the new heavyweight champion as he takes on Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 334 on Saturday. Hokit earned his UFC contract last August by beating Guilherme Uriel via second-round TKO on Dana White's Contender Series. Since then, Hokit has won four fights in a row. Hokit was last seen in action in June at UFC Freedom 250, where he finished former title challenger Derrick Lewis via second-round TKO. DraftKings sees Hokit as the underdog with a salary of $7,200.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Kirk Cousins Expected to Start Sunday for Vikings
Newly acquired Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to start in Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers. Cousins was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Vikings on Tuesday and appears on track to start on Sunday. In nine games with Las Vegas, Cousins has completed 202 of 315 passes for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, while adding seven yards and two rushing touchdowns. After Minnesota's disastrous Monday night outing against the Buffalo Bills, the team decided to bring in its former quarterback, who played six years with the team. Cousins and head coach and playcaller Kevin O'Connell will hope to reignite the Vikings offense, which ranks 27th in points per game and 30th in total offense. While he's a low-end QB2 against a strong Packers defense, his presence should help wideouts Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison and boost other playmakers as well.
Source: Ian Rapoport - NFL Network
Source: Ian Rapoport - NFL Network
Cale Makar Hurt Versus Senators
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) didn't finish Thursday's contest against the Ottawa Senators, leaving the action in the second period. Colorado suffered two massive injury blows in this game, as Nathan MacKinnon (lower body) was also ruled out for the rest of the game at the start of the third period. Makar has recently racked up points for fun but couldn't add to his tally against Ottawa. He has 23 points (five goals, 18 assists) in 19 games. If Makar isn't available on Saturday against Montreal, Devon Toews and Sam Malinski are likely to see more usage, including power-play time.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
