November 6, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday, according to Demetrius Harvey of Jaguars.com. If Thomas does not make it onto the field, it will be his second straight missed practice of the week after he picked up a low-grade high-ankle sprain in the Week 9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The Jaguars said earlier this week that they felt the 23-year-old second-year pass catcher had a good chance to suit up this Sunday against the division-rival Houston Texans, but two straight DNPs suggest otherwise. The Jags also put first-rounder
Travis Hunter (knee) on Injured Reserve, so they could be down to
Parker Washington,
Dyami Brown (concussion), and the newly acquired
Jakobi Meyers at WR this weekend against a strong Texans defense. Thomas' Friday status will go a long way in determining whether he's active in Week 10.
--Keith HernandezSource: Jaguars.com - Demetrius Harvey
November 6, 2025
The Green Bay Packers sent running back
MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) "out west" to get his body right, according to head coach Matt LaFleur, and the results have been promising. "We'll see," LaFleur said. The Packers said at the end of October that the 24-year-old was not close to returning to practice. It remains to be seen if the second-year RB will be able to get back on the field, but so far, he has spent the entire 2025 season on Injured Reserve due to a hamstring injury. The Packers had high hopes for Lloyd when they drafted him, but he has only played in one game so far in his NFL career.
Josh Jacobs is the clear bell-cow back in Green Bay's backfield, with
Emanuel Wilson and
Chris Brooks backing him up. If Lloyd does finally make his way back in the second half of the season, there's no guarantee he'll rise above the RB4 for the Packers.
--Keith HernandezSource: Kyle Malzhan
November 6, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie running back
Dylan Sampson saw his biggest volume since the season opener in the Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots, when fellow rookie
Quinshon Judkins left the game in the third quarter due to a shoulder injury. The Browns had their bye in Week 9 and are getting ready to face the New York Jets this Sunday in Week 10. The 21-year-old Sampson was a speculative waiver-wire addition for fantasy managers who need help at the RB position, but it remains to be seen how much the fourth-rounder will be involved this weekend now that Judkins has been removed from the injury report. Barring a setback, Judkins should be fine to face the Jets as Cleveland's lead back. Sampson had a season-high 12 carries in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but since then, he hasn't had more than four totes in a single game. It's looking like Sampson won't be a realistic starting option in fantasy lineups this weekend.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
November 6, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Josh Downs has attracted interest from fantasy managers of late after scoring a touchdown in three straight games. In that span, along with his three scores, Downs has 15 receptions on 19 targets for 138 yards for the Colts. Indy has a crowded receiver room with
Michael Pittman Jr., Alex Pierce, and rookie tight end
Tyler Warren all demanding targets, but Downs has consistently attracted the eye of quarterback
Daniel Jones. In the last four games, the 24-year-old pass-catcher has had at least seven targets in three contests, and he's caught exactly six passes in three of those four games. He drew a season-high nine targets in last week's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with the team down multiple scores for most of the day. The former third-rounder will be looking to score for a fourth straight week on Sunday in Germany against the Atlanta Falcons.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
November 6, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin (leg) was not spotted at Thursday's practice, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. Godwin continues to be affected by a fibula injury that he picked up in Week 5's win over the Seahawks, and is now in danger of missing a fourth consecutive appearance. If he's inactive again, it will be teammates
Sterling Shepard,
Emeka Egbuka, and
Tez Johnson out there in three-wide-receiver sets for their matchup with the visiting New England Patriots -- a personnel they deploy at the tenth-highest rate (66.94%). Tight end
Cade Otton would also continue to see a bump in targets.
--Alex CiullaSource: Greg Auman
November 6, 2025
FOX Sports' Greg Auman reports that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) is not at Thursday's practice as the team prepares for its home clash with the New England Patriots this weekend. Coming out of the bye, the 23-year-old has yet to participate in practice, which bodes poorly for his potential status in Week 10's contest. If Irving fails to suit up again, backfield mate
Rachaad White will continue to lead the rushing attack in a matchup against a staunch New England rush defense, with
Sean Tucker retaining a change-of-pace option.
--Alex CiullaSource: Greg Auman
November 6, 2025
New Orleans Saints tight end
Juwan Johnson has gained more appeal as a starting option this weekend when he lines up with the hosting Carolina Panthers. The University of Oregon product had a rough three-game stretch from Weeks 4-6 in which he hauled in seven receptions for 50 yards, although he's bounced back over the previous three outings (13/163), and even got back into the end zone for the second time this season -- and first since Week 2. With ex-teammate
Rashid Shaheed gone for Seattle, Johnson should assume the role of the No. 2 pass-catcher behind wide receiver
Chris Olave. Production could be inconsistent with rookie QB
Tyler Shough manning the helm. However, the opportunity will be there in a Saints offense bereft of weaponry.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
November 6, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterback
J.J. McCarthy will look to build off an impressive Week 9 win this Sunday when his team squares off with the visiting Baltimore Ravens. McCarthy returned from a five-game absence last weekend and led a decisive win against their division-rival Detroit Lions, totaling three touchdowns (one rushing). The former Michigan Wolverine will be put to the test again in Week 10, this time against a Ravens D that's clamped down over the previous few weeks. That said, McCarthy's performance in Minnesota's most recent win at least has him on the streaming radar in favorable matchups. On paper, the Ravens are just that -- affording opposing air attacks 250 yards per game (fifth-most). Fantasy managers in need of a bye week fill-in can give the 22-year-old a chance as a high-end QB2.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
November 6, 2025
Houston Texans quarterback
Davis Mills will get the start this weekend for his team's home meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars while teammate
C.J. Stroud (concussion) recovers from injury. Stroud left Week 9's loss to the Denver Broncos with a concussion and has already been ruled out for Sunday's clash with Jacksonville. Houston's offense will take a hit sans Stroud, but the Jaguars are a beatable matchup in the passing game. Through nine weeks, the unit has yielded the sixth-most passing yards per game (249.3) and allowed a bottom-half figure in points (23). It wouldn't be surprising to see the Texans lean on the ground game more often in this one, leaving Mills better-suited as an asset in super flex/2QB formats.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
November 6, 2025
Buffalo Bills running back
Ray Davis could be in line for a significant workload in Week 10. The second-year back has struggled to produce this season, totaling just 64 scrimmage yards on 25 touches across eight games. However, with
James Cook (foot/ankle) not practicing on Wednesday, Davis could be in a position to start and have a big role in Week 10. In the one game Cook missed in 2024, Davis played 63% of the snaps and handled 23 touches for 152 yards. Fantasy managers should monitor Buffalo's practice reports closely, as the starting running back in this offense would be a clear must-start against a struggling Miami Dolphins defense.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
November 6, 2025
Newly acquired cornerback Sauce Gardner (concussion) has cleared protocol and will make his Colts debut in Week 10. Gardner was surprisingly traded from the Jets to the Colts just months after signing a four-year, $120 million extension. With Charvarius Ward (concussion) on injured reserve, Indianapolis will lean on Gardner to shadow Falcons wide receiver
Drake London, who is coming off a big performance in Week 9. The move underscores the Colts' aggressive, win-now mindset, and Gardner's debut will be one of the most talked-about storylines of the week.
--Nathan HarveySource: Mike Chappell - FOX
November 6, 2025
At the trade deadline, the Kansas City Chiefs made an attempt to acquire New York Jets running back
Breece Hall. Hall had been the subject of trade rumors and reportedly expressed interest in a change of scenery. The Jets were believed to be seeking a third-round pick, a steep price for a running back who is not under contract beyond the 2025 season. Kansas City ultimately chose not to make the move, signaling confidence in their current backfield of
Isiah Pacheco,
Kareem Hunt, and
Brashard Smith. It sets up a fascinating offseason for Hall and the Jets, but whether the Chiefs will regret not landing the rising star remains to be seen.
--Nathan HarveySource: Rich Cimini - ESPN
November 6, 2025
Buffalo Bills running back
Ty Johnson could see increased usage in Week 10. Through eight games, he has logged 17 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown, along with four receptions for 31 yards. With
James Cook (foot/ankle) not practicing, Johnson may be in line for a larger workload. Johnson has outsnapped
Ray Davis this season, but in the one game Cook missed last year, Davis played 63% of the snaps compared to Johnson's 35%. Cook's status will dictate how the backfield shakes out, so monitor practice reports closely. If Cook sits, both Johnson and Davis would see expanded roles against a vulnerable Miami defense.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
November 6, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders running back
Raheem Mostert has worked strictly as a backup this season. Through five games, he has logged 16 carries for 80 yards and added three receptions for 27 yards. With rookie
Ashton Jeanty leading the backfield, Mostert has been limited to just a 24% snap share. The matchup doesn't help in Week 10, as Denver is allowing the fifth-fewest fantasy points to running backs. Mostert holds value only as Jeanty's handcuff and on kick returns, but he should remain on waivers in all fantasy formats for now.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
November 6, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver
Dont'e Thornton Jr. did not play a snap in Week 9's loss to Jacksonville. After showing promise early in the season, he hasn't logged a catch since Week 3. With
Jakobi Meyers now traded to the Jaguars, Thornton could see his role expand. In the one game Meyers missed this season, Thornton played a season-high 83% of the snaps. However, the recent addition of
Tyler Lockett may cap his overall opportunity. With Denver allowing the fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers, expectations should remain low. Thornton may see the field more in Week 10, but he should stay off fantasy rosters for now.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
RADIO
