Milton Williams Questionable to Return on Thursday Night
New England Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams (ankle) exited during the first quarter of Thursday's Week 11 contest against the New York Jets. He is officially listed as questionable to return. He did not register a statistic prior to his departure. The veteran defensive lineman was one of the Patriots' key acquisitions last offseason, and he has lived up to the hype with 27 tackles and 3.5 sacks so far. The 26-year-old's absence is bad news for the New England defense as it looks to contain the Jets' run-heavy offense. Cory Durden should earn more snaps with Williams listed as questionable.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Justin Fields Playing for his Job on Thursday Night?
ESPN's Rich Cimini reports that New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields "could be playing for his job" on Thursday night versus the division-rival New England Patriots. Fields has four sub-100-yard passing games (most in the league), including three in the last four games. The 26-year-old signal-caller has led the Jets to two straight wins, but he's going to need to perform better to hold off veteran QB Tyrod Taylor moving forward. It's not going to be easy on Thursday evening against an 8-2 Patriots team, especially with receivers Garrett Wilson (knee) and Josh Reynolds (hip) on Injured Reserve. Fields has completed only 63.5% of his 178 pass attempts for 1,143 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception in eight starts. He has limited turnovers, but he's also attempted fewer runs. Fields might need to go off as a rusher to save his job in Week 11.
Source: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini
Source: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini
Terrell Jennings Active for Thursday Night Football
New England Patriots running back Terrell Jennings (knee), who was listed as questionable this week, is officially active for the Thursday Night Football contest in Week 11 against the division-rival New York Jets. Jennings suffered a bruised knee in the Week 10 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is good to go on Thursday evening. Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) will miss his third straight game, so Jennings should once again see an elevated role in New England's backfield as the change-of-pace weapon behind rookie TreVeyon Henderson. The 24-year-old Jennings saw double-digit touches in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues cannot count on that again on a short week with Jennings coming off an injury, especially after Henderson had 147 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries last week.
Source: New England Patriots
Source: New England Patriots
Adonai Mitchell Making his Jets Debut on Thursday Night
New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell will make his debut with the team in Week 11 in the Thursday night divisional game versus the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The Jets acquired Mitchell at last week's trade deadline in the deal that sent star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts. Mitchell was a healthy scratch in last week's win over the Cleveland Browns, but now he'll make his debut for Gang Green, and he could immediately have a big role in New York with both Garrett Wilson (knee) and Josh Reynolds (hip) currently on Injured Reserve. The 23-year-old former second-rounder has big-play potential, but he's still looking for his first NFL touchdown after dropping a would-be long touchdown earlier this year, right before he crossed the goal line with the Colts. Mitchell is worth a deep-league flier for his opportunity in his new digs.
Source: New York Jets
Source: New York Jets
Justin Fields Expected to Start on Thursday Night Against Patriots
The New York Jets are expected to start Justin Fields at quarterback on Thursday night against the division-rival New England Patriots, according to Albert Breer. Although the expectation is that Fields would make another start under center for the Jets after winning a second straight game in Week 10, head coach Aaron Glenn refused to make an official announcement. Fields' last game against the Patriots was at Gillette in 2022 when he played for the Chicago Bears, and he led them to a 33-14 win, throwing for 179 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 82 yards and another score. Fields hasn't been great in his first year with the Jets in eight starts, but he hasn't had much to work with through the air, and now top wideout Garrett Wilson (knee) is on Injured Reserve. Unless Fields can run all over the Pats again on Thursday night, it might be another rough fantasy showing for the former first-rounder.
Source: NBC Sports Boston - Albert Breer
Source: NBC Sports Boston - Albert Breer
Tyler Lockett Limited by Knee Injury on Thursday
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyler Lockett (knee) is on the team's Week 11 injury report after he was limited in the first practice of the week on Thursday due to a knee injury, according to Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. In his second game with the Raiders in last Thursday's loss to the Denver Broncos, Lockett played 57% of the offensive snaps and had season-highs in catches (five), targets (six), and receiving yards (44) in a game that featured very little offense. The 33-year-old veteran is a little banged up going into a Week 11 Monday night matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, but he should be able to suit up as long as he doesn't have a setback with his knee on Friday or Saturday. The Raiders' offense has been extremely lackluster, especially in the passing game, but Lockett has chemistry with quarterback Geno Smith from their time in Seattle and should continue to be involved alongside Tre Tucker and tight end Brock Bowers. Lockett could be a sneaky flex target in a great matchup against Dallas' D.
Source: ESPN.com - Paul Gutierrez
Source: ESPN.com - Paul Gutierrez
Omarion Hampton Works on Side Field on Thursday
Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) was seen working off on a side field with a trainer again on Thursday, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. Hampton last played in Week 5 and remains on Injured Reserve due to a high-ankle sprain, but he appears to be making progress in his recovery and could have his 21-day practice window opened by the Chargers soon. The 22-year-old will not return in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars before the team goes on their bye in Week 12. Depending on how much progress Hampton can make in the next couple weeks, though, he could have a chance to make his return for a divisional clash at home against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13 on Sunday, Nov. 30. Before his injury, Hampton was in line to be a workhorse for the Bolts after Najee Harris' (Achilles) season-ending surgery. Hampton should not be floating around on any waiver wires.
Source: ESPN.com - Kris Rhim
Source: ESPN.com - Kris Rhim
Ricky Pearsall Will Play in Week 11
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Thursday that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) will return on Sunday to face the division-rival Arizona Cardinals in Week 11, according to KNBR. Pearsall finally returned to practice this week after spraining the PCL in his knee way back in Week 4, and he'll be back on the field this weekend as the Niners look to sweep the season series against Arizona. In addition to Pearsall, quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) will be back. Both players have been sidelined since Week 4. The banged-up 49ers are getting closer to full health on offense. Pearsall, a first-rounder in 2024, caught 20 of his 29 targets for 327 yards and no touchdowns in four games this year before injuring his knee. He will definitely be a starter in three-wide sets now that he's back, but he may be eased back into the offense, making him a shaky fantasy play in his first game back this weekend.
Source: KNBR
Source: KNBR
Geno Smith Not on the Week 11 Injury Report
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (quadriceps) is not included on the Week 11 injury report as the team gets ready to face the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, according to the team's website. Smith was in some pain last Thursday night against the Denver Broncos when he suffered a bruised quadriceps, and he was even replaced in the game for a bit by Kenny Pickett. The 35-year-old eventually returned to finish the 10-7 loss, but he was hobbling around pretty good. The extra time off heading into Week 11 appears to have done the veteran QB some good, and he should be fine to play against Dallas on Monday after practicing in full on Wednesday. Smith has mostly been a liability for fantasy managers in his first year in Vegas, but he'll have some QB2 streaming appeal this week against a bad Cowboys secondary.
Source: Raiders.com
Source: Raiders.com
Ladd McConkey Limited by Ankle Again on Thursday
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (ankle) was listed as a limited participant again on Thursday due to an ankle injury. It's a new injury for McConkey, but as long as he upgrades to a full-go on Friday, he should be cleared to play this Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road in Week 11. The 24-year-old second-year pass-catcher has come on strong after a slow start to the season that saw him go without a touchdown in the first four games. Since Week 5, though, McConkey has 35 catches on 53 targets for 457 yards and four touchdowns, including two 100-yard performances. He had four catches for a season-high 107 yards and a touchdown on six targets in the Sunday night win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10. As long as McConkey is active against the Jags this weekend, he should be a must-start in fantasy lineups.
Source: Los Angeles Chargers
Source: Los Angeles Chargers
Brock Purdy to Start in Week 11 Against Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Thursday that quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) will return to the starting lineup this Sunday against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals in Week 11, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports. Shanahan said earlier this week that Purdy would be practicing with the intention of starting this weekend, and it looks like that will happen. It will be just the third start of the year for the 25-year-old signal-caller, and the first since he aggravated his turf-toe injury in Week 4. Purdy is surely an upgrade over Mac Jones under center, although fantasy managers will have to weigh the potential rust factor after Purdy's long layoff. Still, in a plus matchup against Arizona's defense, Purdy should be in play immediately as a low-end QB1 option for fantasy managers who might be hurting at the position in Week 11. He's rostered in 59% of Yahoo leagues right now.
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco
Joe Flacco Upgrades to Limited Practice on Thursday
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday due to a right-shoulder injury, according to Paul Dehner Jr. Flacco went down as a non-participant during Wednesday's practice, but he was able to do more in practice on Thursday and is expected to be ready to start this weekend against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers coming out of their bye. The 40-year-old has put up some gaudy numbers since coming to Cincy, but he might only be in line to make two more starts for his new team with Joe Burrow (toe) nearing a return from Injured Reserve. Flacco was on the injury report in Week 9 with his shoulder injury, but he played through it and threw for 470 yards in the loss to the Bears, so we think he'll be alright for this weekend against a Steelers secondary that has been shaky in 2025.
Source: The Athletic - Paul Dehner Jr.
Source: The Athletic - Paul Dehner Jr.
Davante Adams Returning to Practice on Thursday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (oblique) is warming up with the rest of the team and is in uniform for Thursday's practice, suggesting he will return to the field, according to Nate Atkins of The Athletic. Adams was held out of Wednesday's session after injuring his oblique in the Week 10 win over the San Francisco 49ers, but the Rams are pretty confident the 32-year-old veteran will be able to play in Week 11 versus the division-rival Seattle Seahawks. As he typically does before practicing, Adams ran routes during individual pass-game drills on Thursday. Adams will probably be listed as limited on Thursday, but he should be available for fantasy managers this weekend and will be a must-start in what could easily be a shootout in L.A. He's taken a back seat to Puka Nacua in terms of targets, but he leads the NFL with nine touchdowns through nine games.
Source: The Athletic - Nate Atkins
Source: The Athletic - Nate Atkins
Justice Hill Missing Another Practice on Thursday
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (toe) missed a second straight practice this week on Thursday due to a toe injury that he picked up in the Week 10 win over the Minnesota Vikings, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. The 27-year-old will need to get back on the practice field on Friday to avoid being ruled out for this weekend's divisional matchup against the hosting Cleveland Browns. Even if Hill can play in Week 11, it's looking more like the Ravens want to make Keaton Mitchell a bigger part of the backfield plans behind starter Derrick Henry, which would mean Hill drops to RB3 duties. Hill has seen exactly one rushing attempt in each of the last three games for a total of five yards while catching three passes for 25 yards in that span. The 27-year-old's fantasy stock is on the decline, while Mitchell's arrow is pointing upward.
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Aaron Jones Sr. Logs Second Straight Limited Practice on Thursday
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder, toe) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day on Thursday due to shoulder and toe injuries. The veteran back played through the ailments in Week 10, so he's likely on track to suit up in Week 11 against the Chicago Bears. Across five games played this season, Jones Sr. has recorded 287 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns on 46 total touches. His workload upside is limited in Minnesota while he shares a backfield with Jordan Mason, but Jones Sr. is currently averaging 6.2 yards per touch, which would be a career-high if sustained over a full season. He also saw a season-high six targets in Week 10. As long as he's active, Jones Sr. profiles as a solid fantasy RB2 in Week 11 against Chicago.
Source: Minnesota Vikings
Source: Minnesota Vikings
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