2 days agoAfter being limited in Wednesday's practice, Kansas City Chiefs running back
Kareem Hunt (quadriceps) returned to a full practice a day later on Thursday. Hunt was also limited by a quad injury last week but ended up playing in the Monday night overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and went over 100 rushing yards with the walk-off touchdown. There shouldn't be any concerns over whether the 29-year-old will suit up as KC's lead back for a big divisional matchup against the visiting Denver Broncos. The Broncos defense has been pretty stingy against RBs in 2024, but they did give up over 100 rushing yards and two scores to Ravens RB
Derrick Henry in Week 9. Because of significant volume that he's been receiving as the Chiefs' lead back with
Isiah Pacheco (leg) on Injured Reserve, Hunt has been a solid RB2 for fantasy managers.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Chiefs.com
2 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back
Bucky Irving (toe) remained a limited participant in Thursday's practice. Irving is dealing with a toe injury that he could have to manage for the rest of his first season the NFL, but he should be good to play this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10. Tampa's three-headed backfield that also includes
Rachaad White and
Sean Tucker limits Irving's weekly upside as an RB3/flex. However, the 22-year-old has the most fantasy upside of the trio and is extremely dangerous in space as a runner and pass-catcher. With receiver
Mike Evans (hamstring) expected to miss a third straight game this weekend and with
Chris Godwin (ankle) out for the year, look for Tampa to try and lean more heavily on their trio of RBs against San Francisco. Irving has averaged 5.0 yards per carry and 7.6 yards per catch in his nine games in 2024.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Buccaneers.com
2 days agoThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be in dire straights at the wide receiver position in Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Mike Evans (hamstring) is likely to miss his third straight game,
Chris Godwin (ankle) is out for the year, and
Jalen McMillan (hamstring) and
Sterling Shepard (hamstring, hip) are in danger of sitting out this weekend after two straight missed practices on Wednesday and Thursday. McMillan didn't play in the Week 9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. If neither McMillan nor Shepard are able to play this Sunday,
Trey Palmer and
Marquez Valdes-Scantling would be quarterback
Baker Mayfield's (toe) top receiving targets, as well as tight end
Cade Otton, who has gone off the last several weeks with Evans and Godwin out. Check back on Friday for more clarity on McMillan's and Shepard's statuses.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Buccaneers.com
2
days
agoTampa
Bay
Buccaneers
wide
receiver
Mike
Evans
(hamstring)
was
listed
as
a
non-participant
in
practice
on
Thursday
for
the
second
straight
day
this
week.
Evans
was
working
off
to
the
side
with
a
trainer
on
Wednesday
but
he's
just
not
ready
to
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2 days agoFor a second straight day this week on Thursday, the San Francisco 49ers listed kicker
Jake Moody (ankle) as limited in practice. Moody has missed the last three games due to a high-ankle sprain but is on track to return in Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after coming off last week's bye. The 49ers already cut fill-in kicker
Anders Carlson on Tuesday, so all signs point to the 24-year-old booter returning on Sunday as one of the better fantasy options at the position. In addition, the Niners are getting All-Pro running back
Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) back, which should only make the offense more productive. Before spraining his ankle, Moody made 13 of his 14 field-goal attempts while making all 12 of his extra-point tries for the Niners.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Nick Wagoner
2 days agoSan Francisco 49ers wide receivers
Deebo Samuel Sr. (oblique, rib) and
Jauan Jennings (hip) were both limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday.
Chris Conley (hamstring) missed another practice. While Samuel is still hurting from injuries he suffered in the Week 8 win over the Dallas Cowboys, he's still up in the air to play in Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite having last week's bye to rest up. We'd still be surprised if he's not active this Sunday. Samuel is a must-start fantasy wideout when active, especially with
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) out for the year. Jennings missed Weeks 7 and 8 due to his hip ailment but could make it back this weekend, where he'd likely serve as the No. 2 behind Samuel, giving him upside as a WR4/flex for fantasy managers in a good matchup.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Nick Wagoner
2 days agoSan Francisco 49ers running back
Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is expected to make his 2024 season debut on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 49ers are coming off their bye and McCaffrey has been pain-free after two straight limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday. Achilles tendonitis in both of his legs has kept CMC out all year to this point, so fantasy managers that likely drafted him first overall will finally be able to deploy him this weekend, albeit as a more volatile RB1 than usual with the Niners likely to be mindful of his workload in his debut.
Jordan Mason (shoulder), who was a must-start RB1 in fantasy with McCaffrey sidelined the first eight weeks, will take a huge hit in value with last year's leading rusher returning to the fold for the 49ers.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
2 days agoBaltimore Ravens rookie running back
Rasheen Ali (ankle) is officially out for Thursday night's divisional tilt against the Cincinnati Bengals after entering the contest with a questionable tag. Meanwhile, second-year back
Keaton Mitchell (knee) is fully recovered from a torn ACL suffered last year and will make his 2024 debut on Thursday. Ali, a fifth-rounder out of Marshall this year, was active for just one game so far this year (Week 6) but didn't play any offensive snaps. Now that Mitchell is back in the fold in Baltimore's backfield, Ali will most likely be a healthy scratch on game days moving forward once he reaches full health. In addition to Mitchell, the Ravens have the NFL's leading rusher in
Derrick Henry and pass-catching specialist
Justice Hill.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Baltimore Ravens
2
days
agoCincinnati
Bengals
rookie
wide
receiver
Jermaine
Burton
was
inactive
in
the
Week
9
win
over
the
Las
Vegas
Raiders
after
missing
some
meetings.
However,
Burton
was
much-improved
this
week,
and
the
Bengals
are
expecting
him
to
be
a
factor
for
Thursday
night's
divisional
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2 days agoCincinnati Bengals new running back
Khalil Herbert, who was acquired from the Chicago Bears at the deadline on Tuesday, is officially active on Thursday night to make his debut with the team against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. The Bengals made the move to land Herbert for more backfield depth behind starter
Chase Brown after
Zack Moss suffered a season-ending neck injury in the Week 9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert should have a bigger role in Cincinnati the rest of the way than he did in Chicago -- he had only eight carries for 16 yards and a touchdown in six games with the Bears -- but he probably won't have as much standalone fantasy appeal as Moss did while working alongside Brown. If anything, RB3
Trayveon Williams might see more run as a change-of-pace option in the Bengals' backfield as Herbert learns the offense.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
2 days agoSan Francisco 49ers running back
Jordan Mason (shoulder) was limited in practice on Thursday after he had no restrictions on Wednesday. It's a downgrade for Mason, but the Niners could just be resting him coming out of their bye week as they prepare to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday. Mason was a must-start RB1 for fantasy managers through the season's first nine weeks with
Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) on Injured Reserve, but McCaffrey is in line to return in Week 10. San Fran could ease McCaffrey back into their backfield against the Bucs, but an active CMC will automatically make Mason more of an RB4/flex in fantasy lineups. Mason sprained his left shoulder in Week 6 and aggravated it in Week 8 before getting the bye in Week 9 to heal up. With McCaffrey on the verge of his return, Mason should still be stashed in most fantasy leagues as a handcuff.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: San Francisco Chronicle - Eric Branch
2 days agoSan Francisco 49ers running back
Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week as he tries to make his 2024 debut in Week 10 this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was reported on Wednesday that McCaffrey was pain-free while putting in a limited session. CMC hasn't officially been activated from Injured Reserve, but that's expected to come later this week in order to debut this weekend. Because there's a chance the Niners ease the All-Pro RB into the fold on Sunday versus Tampa Bay, he'll be a more volatile low-end RB1 for fantasy managers that have been stashing the talented back all year.
Jordan Mason (shoulder) has been practicing in full this week, so he looks more than ready to help shoulder the load for CMC if he makes his return in Week 10.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: San Francisco Chronicle - Eric Branch
2
days
agoNew
Orleans
Saints
wide
receivers
Chris
Olave
(concussion)
and
Cedrick
Wilson
Jr.
(shoulder)
both
missed
a
second
straight
day
of
practice
this
week
on
Thursday.
Olave
suffered
his
second
concussion
of
the
year
in
the
Week
9
read more...
2 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles tight end
Dallas Goedert (hamstring) practiced in full for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Goedert injured his hamstring in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns and hasn't played since, but he's been practicing in full this week and appears to be on track to return to action against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys this Sunday in Week 10. It means that
Grant Calcaterra is set to go back to backup duties at the position. Although he hasn't played in several weeks, if Goedert is active, he'll be back in play for fantasy managers as a low-end TE1/high-end TE2, especially if receiver
DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is out or limited. Goedert is tied for 10th among TEs with 8.4 half-PPR points per game in only five games this year, catching 24 of his 29 targets for 301 yards and no touchdowns. The Cowboys have been a top-12 matchup for opposing TEs the last three weeks in fantasy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Philadelphia Eagles
2 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver
A.J. Brown (knee) returned to a full practice on Thursday after he was listed as limited on Wednesday. Brown was considered day-to-day earlier this week after undergoing an MRI exam on Monday following a knee injury in the Week 9 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The fact that the 27-year-old is back to full practice is a good sign for his availability this Sunday against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys unless he suffers a setback. Brown is a must-start in fantasy lineups when he's active, but his ceiling could be higher if
DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is limited or out this weekend. The three-time Pro Bowler has caught 23 of his 34 targets for 444 yards and three touchdowns in the five games he's played in this year, his third in Philly. The Cowboys secondary has been more vulnerable against opposing wideouts in recent weeks.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Philadelphia Eagles
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