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Nolan James Jr. Eyes Big Showing in Favorable Week 11 Matchup
Notre Dame running back Nolan James Jr. is hoping to deliver big in his team's Week 11 matchup against Boston College. That's a favorable fantasy matchup, as BC is allowing 156.6 rushing yards and 27 points per game - the Eagles allow 343.9 total yards per game. James rushed for 52 yards and a score across 16 carries, plus had a 36-yard catch in Week 10 against Miami. He has 571 rushing yards and nine touchdowns across 106 attempts this season, plus has 141 receiving yards and three scores on 14 receptions. James has scored six touchdowns over his past four contests and remains a pretty solid starting option for Week 11, especially going into a favorable matchup.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Bam Knight No Longer in Yellow Non-Contact Jersey Thursday
On the positive side: Bam Knight is no longer in the yellow non-contact jersey, so he’s trending toward a return this week. https://t.co/8sA2i6AZEp
— Theo Mackie (@theo_mackie) November 12, 2026
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Tank Dell Has "No Restrictions" Going Forward
#Texans OC Nick Caley on Tank Dell outlook: 'Consistent, he'll be ready to go. No restrictions with Tank. He's got juice for days.'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 12, 2026
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George Pickens Participating in Practice on Thursday
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) is participating in practice for the second day in a row on Thursday, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Pickens was seen taking part in individual drills for the second day in a row, but what fantasy managers really want to see is the 25-year-old upgrade to a full practice. He was limited in all three days of practice last week but was inactive for Sunday's Week 9 win over the Indianapolis Colts. If Pickens remains limited all week again, his status could be up in the air again for this weekend's home showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Check back for the Cowboys' official injury report on Thursday to see if Pickens is a limited participant again. Even though the former second-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022 from Georgia is not having the type of breakout season that he had in 2025, he has still been productive and is a must-start in most fantasy football leagues when he is active. Pickens has caught 39 of his 62 targets this season for 533 yards and two touchdowns, but he has been the clear No. 2 in 2026 behind CeeDee Lamb. If Pickens gets the green light to face San Francisco, he will at least be in play as a low-end WR2 in fantasy.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Nick Harris
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Nick Harris
Chuba Hubbard Back at Practice on Thursday
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (rest) was back at practice on Thursday after getting a rest day on Wednesday, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Fantasy managers might have been a bit worried at first to see Hubbard not practicing on Wednesday, but he is not dealing with an injury and should be fine to continue his lead-back duties for the Panthers in a Week 10 divisional contest against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The 27-year-old has been an excellent value pick in fantasy this year, recording 619 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 134 carries (4.6 yards per attempt) while adding 26 receptions on 31 targets for 167 yards and two touchdowns in the passing game in eight games played in 2026. He had 16 carries for 79 yards and caught all five of his targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 9. Hubbard has had 100 scrimmage yards in four of the last six games, and although Jonathon Brooks (abdomen) is nearing a return from Injured Reserve this week, he should maintain RB1 duties through the rest of the season in Carolina. Continue to start him with confidence this week against the Saints. RotoBaller has Hubbard ranked as the No. 6 fantasy RB in Week 10.
Source: The Athletic - Joe Person
Source: The Athletic - Joe Person
Cam Skattebo "Hitting his Stride" After Last Year's Fractured Ankle
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo said he is feeling more comfortable with the ankle he fractured last year and is beginning to hit his stride, despite missing last week's win over the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles with a hamstring injury that he suffered in the Week 7 overtime win over the Houston Texans, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Skattebo knows he has plenty to prove going into his 16th career game on Thursday night in another divisional matchup against the Washington Commanders, and all eyes will be on him. He is well aware that the Giants tried to trade for a RB at Tuesday's deadline. "I would be skeptical too if my running back was going for 60 yards per game and not exploding out," Skattebo said. The 24-year-old former fourth-rounder from Arizona State was cleared from his hamstring injury this week and will play against the Commanders on Thursday night, presumably regaining control of RB1 duties over Devin Singletary, who underwhelmed in the lead-back role against Philly. Skattebo has 98 rushing attempts this year for 418 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, and he should be considered a low-end RB2 option for fantasy managers in his return in Week 10.
Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan
Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan
Denzel Boston Not at Practice on Thursday
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston (toe) was not present for practice for the second straight day on Thursday, according to Mark Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. The Browns were hoping that Boston would return to the practice field after sitting out on Wednesday, and it was even reported that his toe was feeling better, but he will put in a second straight DNP, which means he will need to practice in some capacity on Friday to avoid being ruled out altogether for the Week 10 game on Sunday against the visiting Houston Texans. The 22-year-old Boston has been a solid contributor across from fellow rookie KC Concepcion Jr. in his first year in the NFL, catching 32 passes for 507 yards and three touchdowns through nine games, including a season-high 98 receiving yards in the overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 9 while working with quarterback Shedeur Sanders for the first time. If Boston is not able to gain clearance to play this weekend, Concepcion, Jerry Jeudy, and tight end Harold Fannin Jr. would have bigger pass-catching roles against Houston, with QB Deshaun Watson returning to the starting job after missing last week with a concussion. Check back on Friday for Boston's official Week 10 status.
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Omar Cooper Jr. Taking Part in Individual Drills on Thursday
New York Jets wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., believed to have aggravated an existing ankle injury in the team's Week 9 loss to the Chiefs, was seen participating in individual drills on Thursday after logging a limited practice participation on Wednesday. The first-round rookie has become a prominent piece of New York's offense, leading the team in receiving yards in three of the past four outings, but the injury and potential return of Garrett Wilson (concussion), also seen taking part in individual drills after missing Sunday's game while in concussion protocol, make him a more difficult fantasy start, even in a plus-matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Fantasy managers will need to monitor Cooper's status, but without a full practice before Sunday, he should be viewed as a WR4 or flex option in deeper leagues, currently RotoBaller's WR46 for Week 10.
Source: Zack Rosenblatt
Source: Zack Rosenblatt
Brandon Marsh Undergoes Offseason Hand Surgery
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (hand), who is available via trade, had surgery on his left hand (just above his wrist) after the season, a league source told Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Marsh played through the injury for several months, which could explain his uneven performance in 2026. He maintained his bat speed throughout the season, but Marsh did not drive the ball like he did in the first half of the year. Even without the left-handed-hitting outfielder's offensive woes, the Phillies might view this as a time to move on from a platoon player with a rising salary. The soon-to-be 29-year-old was an All-Star in the first half in what was looking like a breakout season before falling off in the second half and finishing with a .260/.304/.408 slash line with a .713 OPS, 18 home runs, 62 RBI, 71 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases in 524 regular-season at-bats. He hit over .300 in the first half with 15 home runs, but in 63 games after the All-Star break, he hit just .184 (34-for-185) with three homers, 16 RBI, 15 walks, and 46 strikeouts. Marsh is projected to earn roughly $8 million through salary arbitration before becoming a free agent next winter, and with enough platoons already expected for the Phillies, now could be the time for them to move on from Marsh.
Source: The Athletic - Matt Gelb
Source: The Athletic - Matt Gelb
Garrett Wilson Participating in Individual Drills on Thursday
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (concussion), who missed the team's Week 9 loss to the Chiefs while remaining in the NFL's concussion protocol, was seen taking part in individual drills during Thursday's practice. Wilson was a limited practice participant on Wednesday and will likely receive the same designation with the official release of Thursday's injury report. Wilson reportedly received trade interest from both the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, but with the Jets opting to keep their roster intact, he projects to remain in a featured role upon his return. The WR20 on a points-per-game basis, Wilson profiles as a locked-in WR2 for the rest of the year.
Source: Zack Rosenblatt
Source: Zack Rosenblatt
Adrian Morejon's Preference is to Remain a Reliever
Free-agent left-hander Adrian Morejon is drawing interest as a starter, but his preference is to remain a reliever, a person briefed on his market told The Athletic. A common theme among Clay Holmes, Seth Lugo, and other relievers converted to starters in recent years was their strong desire to become members of the rotation, and perhaps Morejon's thinking will be changed by a big free-agent offer. Morejon dealt with issues as a starter with the San Diego Padres before converting to a relief role and becoming one of the most dominant left-handed relievers in the sport in recent seasons. He was a first-time All-Star in 2025 with the Friars, and he has gone 25-11 with eight saves, a 2.58 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP, 248 strikeouts, and 66 walks in 223 1/3 innings pitched out of the bullpen in San Diego in the last three years. Morejon regularly hits triple digits with his fastball and went 9-3 in 2026 with a 2.83 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, three saves, a career-high 107 strikeouts, and only 28 walks in 86 innings pitched as the eighth-inning setup man in front of closer Mason Miller. If he stays in a relief role and leaves San Diego, Morejon would suddenly become a high-end fantasy closer, depending on the landing spot.
Source: The Athletic - Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal, and Katie Woo
Source: The Athletic - Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal, and Katie Woo
Skyy Moore Practicing Thursday
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Skyy Moore (ankle), who has been designated to return after spending four weeks on injured reserve with an ankle injury, was again spotted at the start of Thursday's practice. Moore logged a limited participation on Wednesday, and his status will need to be monitored ahead of a difficult Week 10 divisional matchup with the Vikings. Limited to only five games, Moore still ranks third among Packers wide receivers with his 13 targets, highlighting the top-heavy nature of an offense led by Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, both of whom rank among the top five fantasy receivers through nine weeks. While Moore can add potential depth to Green Bay's receiver room, he should not be considered for fantasy lineups, particularly against a Vikings defense that has represented the second most difficult matchup for fantasy wide receivers.
Source: Rob Demovsky
Source: Rob Demovsky
Klay Thompson, Pelle Larsson Miss Practice Thursday
Klay Thompson (ankle) and Pelle Larsson (illness) did not practice today. Thompson tweaked ankle on chase-down block vs. Jazz.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) November 12, 2026
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Scottie Barnes Out Again Thursday Night
In Toronto news...
— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) November 12, 2026
Indications were that this would be the case, but the Raptors have also officially ruled Scottie Barnes out for tonight https://t.co/B32ODFA3qn
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Ben Brown Undergoes Spine Surgery
Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown (neck) underwent cervical spine surgery to address his lingering neck issue, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Brown is expected to start throwing early in the new year and should be game-ready in the first half of the season. The 27-year-old was excellent in 2026, going 4-2 with a 1.85 ERA and 0.94 WHIP with 65 strikeouts, but he appeared in only 20 games (eight starts) and threw 68 innings for the Cubbies because of his neck injury, which also caused him to miss extended time back in 2024. It is good news that Brown could be ready to return in the first half of the 2027 season, but it remains to be seen if the Cubs will use him as a starter or as a reliever. He was even better as a starter in a limited sample size last year, posting a 1.70 ERA with 41 strikeouts and 11 walks in 42 1/3 innings pitched, but if Chicago is still worried about his long-term health, having him return to a bullpen role makes a lot of sense. The former 33rd-rounder by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2017 has gone 10-13 in his three MLB seasons with the Cubs, with a 4.15 ERA (3.38 FIP), 1.21 WHIP, and 250:70 K:BB in 229 2/3 innings across 60 appearances (31 starts).
Source: ESPN.com - Jesse Rogers
Source: ESPN.com - Jesse Rogers
