November 13, 2025
Carolina Panthers running back
Rico Dowdle (quadriceps) was seen warming up at the portion of practice open to the media, so it looks like he will return to practice on Thursday, according to Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer. Just like last week, Dowdle did not practice on Wednesday before returning to the field the following day. The 27-year-old has been managing a quad issue, but it hasn't kept him from playing and serving as Carolina's unquestioned lead back. He will likely be limited on Thursday, but as long as he upgrades to full on Friday (like he did last week), he should be good to go for Sunday's divisional game against the hosting Atlanta Falcons. Dowdle has been the RB10 this year in half-PPR scoring with 788 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 149 carries while also adding 18 catches for 142 yards and a score. He's a must-start in fantasy if he's active in Week 11.
UPDATE: Dowdle was officially limited on Thursday.--Keith HernandezSource: The Charlotte Observer - Alex Zietlow
November 13, 2025
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Thursday that kicker
Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the Week 11 divisional game on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Fairbairn injured his quad in the Week 9 loss to the Denver Broncos and will now miss a second straight game. The Texans have a quick turnaround next week with a game on Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills, so it's possible the 31-year-old veteran won't be ready for that one, either.
Matthew Wright filled in for Fairbairn in the Week 10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and made his only field-goal attempt and his only extra-point try in the 36-29 victory. The 29-year-old should be in store for a better day in a cushy matchup against the Titans this weekend, but at best, he's a deep-league streaming option at the kicking position in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Chronicle - Jonathan M. Alexander
November 13, 2025
Houston Texans quarterback
C.J. Stroud (concussion) has officially been ruled out for the team's Week 11 matchup with the Tennessee Titans. Stroud suffered the injury when sliding in a Week 9 matchup with the Denver Broncos.
Davis Mills will once again lead the offense as they face off with a Titans team they defeated 26-0 earlier this season. Mills leaned heavily on
Nico Collins and
Dalton Schultz (shoulder) last week, but Schultz could be in danger of missing this weekend's game, as he has yet to practice this week. Another name to watch in Week 11 is rookie
Jayden Higgins, who hauled in five receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown last week.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Jonathan M Alexander
November 13, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Drake London (illness) returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session due to illness. London is in the middle of another big season as the Falcons' top receiving target. London's 53 receptions for 691 yards and six touchdowns lead the team, and highlight an offense built around explosive playmakers at each position. The Falcons face off against the Carolina Panthers in Week 11. In their last meeting, the defense held London to just five catches for 55 yards in one of his toughest matchups of the season. Look for quarterback Michael Penix to target him early and keep him involved this week.
UPDATE: London was limited in Thursday's practice.--Shaun AlbinSource: D. Orlando Ledbetter
November 13, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Isiah Pacheco (knee) was not seen at practice during the media portion of the session on Thursday. With the team facing the first-place Denver Broncos, the Chiefs may be forced to rely on 30-year-old back
Kareem Hunt to carry the load if Pacheco remains unavailable. Hunt has flashed his talent this season with 82 touches for 357 yards and a team-high six touchdowns. Hunt is a popular add for fantasy teams heading into Week 11, and should be considered a must start if Pacheco sits.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Pete Sweeney
November 13, 2025
Houston Texans quarterback
Davis Mills is likely to start again as
C.J. Stroud (concussion) remains out of practice in concussion protocol. Mills was dynamic in the win over the Jaguars last week, completing 60% of his passes for 292 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Mills leaned heavily on
Nico Collins (15 targets) and
Dalton Schultz (11 targets) in the passing game. Head coach DeMeco Ryans clearly trusts Mills to make plays, which has been rewarded early. For teams in need of bye week help, Mills is an excellent option on the waiver wire heading into Week 11.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Houston Texans
November 13, 2025
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (ankle) failed to practice on Thursday, putting his availability in doubt when the team faces the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Bateman has appeared in every game for the Ravens this season, logging 16 receptions for 194 yards and two touchdowns. With
Zay Flowers and
Mark Andrews leading the team, Bateman has taken a backseat this season. The 25-year-old has recorded just two games of over 50 receiving yards, making him a shaky start even when healthy. Bateman's absence could leave even more opportunities for the team's top receiving options, and could give
DeAndre Hopkins an increased snap share as well.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Jeff Zrebiec
November 13, 2025
Buffalo Bills tight end
Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) remains absent from practice heading into a difficult Week 11 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kincaid has been quarterback
Josh Allen's primary weapon when healthy, but the team is at risk of being without their tight end for the second time this season. Dalton Knox remains an option for tight-end-needy teams heading into the weekend. With Kincaid continuing to trend in the wrong direction, Knox should be rostered in all formats heading into a likely high-scoring matchup.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Alaina Getzenberg
November 13, 2025
Detroit Lions tight end
Sam LaPorta (back) was not present at practice on Thursday, putting his status for Sunday's tilt with the Philadelphia Eagles in question. The 24-year-old has hauled in 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns this season. If LaPorta is unable to go on Sunday, third-stringer
Ross Dwelley could be called upon to fill in, with
Brock Wright (ankle) also missing practice time. Dwelley has just one target on the season, meaning quarterback
Jared Goff will likely lean on the ground game, and wide receivers
Jameson Williams and
Amon-Ra St. Brown if LaPorta is unavailable. Continue to watch reports over the next two days ahead of the matchup.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Kory Woods, MSW
November 13, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson (knee) was back at practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. Jackson has returned to his dominant form after missing three starts due to injury. The Ravens quarterback will face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The former MVP torched the Browns in their previous matchup with 225 yards passing and four touchdowns. Expect another big game for Jackson with the team riding a three-game win streak.
Mark Andrews and
Zay Flowers should be considered must-start options as well with Jackson in the lineup.
UPDATE: Jackson was a full practice participant on Thursday.--Shaun AlbinSource: Jeff Zrebiec
November 13, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz (shoulder) is missing a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. With two DNPs to begin the week, Schultz is firmly up in the air to play this weekend against the division-rival Tennessee Titans. It's pretty disappointing for any fantasy managers who picked up the 29-year-old after he had seven receptions on a season-high 11 targets for 53 yards and his first touchdown of 2025 in last week's spirited comeback win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The good news, though, is that Schultz missed two practices back in Week 9 with knee and shoulder injuries before returning to practice on Friday and playing that Sunday. Schultz may need a full practice this Friday to be cleared to play on Sunday.
Harrison Bryant (neck, shoulder) is also banged up, and
Cade Stover (foot) is still on IR, so Houston's TE corps could be dangerously thin if Schultz cannot play this Sunday.
--Keith HernandezSource: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
November 13, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Bam Knight (ankle) was seen at practice for the second straight day on Thursday, according to Dani Sureck of AZCardinals.com. Knight was listed as a limited participant in the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday after injuring his ankle in the Week 10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The 24-year-old may need a full practice this week to avoid a questionable tag going into the weekend, but as of right now, two practices suggest he has a chance to be active this Sunday versus the San Francisco 49ers. Since the team's bye in Week 8, Knight and
Emari Demercado have been splitting most of Arizona's backfield touches, with Demercado being the more productive back. Knight hasn't scored since Week 6 and has averaged just 3.4 yards per carry on 33 rushing attempts in his three "starts." If he's active against San Fran, fantasy managers should consider him a low-upside RB3/flex option.
--Keith HernandezSource: AZCardinals.com - Dani Sureck
November 13, 2025
Green Bay Packers rookie first-round wide receiver
Matthew Golden (shoulder) is practicing again on Thursday, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. Golden was listed as limited for the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday, and head coach Matt LaFleur said early in the week that the team would ease the 22-year-old back onto the field after a shoulder injury kept him from playing in Monday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. LaFleur also said that the rookie was really close to playing on Monday, which makes it sound like Golden has a pretty good chance of playing in Week 11 versus the New York Giants. The 23rd overall pick back in April out of Texas has plenty of long-term upside, but he's failed to stand out in Green Bay's crowded WR room in his first eight NFL games, catching 23 passes for 262 yards and no touchdowns.
UPDATE: Golden was limited in practice again on Thursday.--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
November 13, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Jayden Reed (collarbone, foot) appears to be ramping up his rehab, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Reed is still on Injured Reserve, but he was "working up a sweat" on a side field during Thursday's practice. The Packers have yet to open up Reed's 21-day practice window, but that might not be far off. The 25-year-old former second-rounder is rehabbing from a broken collarbone and a fracture in his foot that has kept him sidelined since Week 2. Despite the long layoff, Reed should become a big part of Green Bay's offense when he's back in the fold. Early in his career, he's proven to have a nose for the end zone, scoring 18 touchdowns (15 receiving, three rushing) in his 35 games (24 starts). The Packers have a crowded wideout room, but Reed, who is currently rostered in 35% of Yahoo leagues, deserves to be stashed in fantasy with his return looming.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
November 13, 2025
Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Khalil Shakir (ankle, ribs) remained in a non-contact jersey during Thursday's practice and is dealing with multiple injuries, according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. It's not great news for Buffalo's top receiver, but the good news is that he has been limited on back-to-back days and has a chance to play this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Still, the 25-year-old's status is up in the air, and he could be limited in what he does in Week 11 if he ends up playing. Shakir's injury, in addition to tight end
Dalton Kincaid's (hamstring), could make
Keon Coleman a much more intriguing flex play this weekend. Coleman has mostly disappointed in his second NFL season, but he did have three catches on eight targets for 46 yards and his third TD of the year last Sunday. His eight targets were the most he's seen since the season opener.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia
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