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Drew Lock Expected to Start Against Raiders
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (oblique) is expected to start Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Head coach Mike Macdonald plans to give Jalen Milroe some first-team reps and manage Lock's throws much as he did last week when Lock had elbow tendinitis, according to Gregg Bell. Seattle listed Lock as limited all three days last week, beginning with Wednesday's walkthrough estimate. Lock said Thursday was his only throwing session in practice before he started in place of Sam Darnold (quadriceps, ribs), whom Macdonald described as week-to-week on Monday. Lock played through the oblique injury in the 17-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals, completing 19 of 28 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown without an interception. He went 13-for-18 for 110 yards on throws released in under 2.5 seconds, including his touchdown to AJ Barner. The quick passing game helped Seattle avoid a sack, and running back Jadarian Price led the team with 54 receiving yards on four catches. If Lock starts, he's a QB2 option in Superflex leagues against a Las Vegas defense that has allowed 20 passing touchdowns through Week 9.
Source: Gregg Bell
Source: Gregg Bell
Jelani Thurman Eyes Another Big Showing in Week 11
North Carolina tight end Jelani Thurman has delivered several big fantasy showings in a row, and he could be set up to post another in Week 11 in a favorable matchup against Louisville. The Cardinals are surrendering 404.4 total yards and 25.9 points per game so far. Thurman already has 525 yards and eight touchdowns on 45 receptions this season. He has two touchdowns in two straight games, and he's tallied at least 52 receiving yards in four straight outings. The tight end has five or more catches in five of the past six contests as well, so he's been a steady fantasy asset. Fantasy owners can confidently start Thurman in his favorable Week 11 matchup.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Brian Harman to Continue Solid Form at Austin Championship
While he hasn't been a weekly threat like other times in his career, Brian Harman has had a decent year in 2026. This is his second start in the fall series. He finished T4 in Japan a few weeks ago, undoubtedly led by his approach play that ranks 59th this year in strokes gained (0.252). The 39-year-old is much better tee to green than his 0.150 strokes gained average due to limited ability off the tee. He's still plenty capable throughout the rest of his bag, but age is catching up to him some. He could be a decent option this week in Austin, but the golf course is far from a pitch and putt. His ball striking and short game are good enough to provide a decent floor, but the ceiling may not be the highest.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Steelers' Quiet Deadline Boosts Germie Bernard's Fantasy Outlook
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard has a better chance to keep his expanded role after the team stood pat at Tuesday's trade deadline. The Steelers discussed potential deals for Brian Thomas Jr., Josh Downs and Calvin Ridley, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Bernard drew 11 targets in his first four games and 31 in four games since Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) went on injured reserve. He played 85% to 94% of the offensive snaps in those four games after playing fewer than half in three of the first four. Bernard caught eight of 10 targets for 57 yards over his last two games and went scoreless in both. He's a low-end flex option in 12-team PPR leagues for Sunday night's visit to the Cincinnati Bengals if Pittman remains sidelined. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Pittman was getting close to returning, and the team still lists him on injured reserve. In the first meeting with Cincinnati, Pittman drew five targets and Bernard caught his only target for 14 yards.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Micah Gilbert Set Up for Success in Week 11
Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Gilbert is poised for a big fantasy showing in the team's Week 11 contest against Boston College. The Eagles are allowing 343.9 total yards and 27 points per game, so it's a pretty solid matchup for the wideout. Gilbert has 528 receiving yards and five touchdowns over 33 receptions this season. He's scored three of those touchdowns over the past two games. He went for 98 yards and two scores on nine receptions in the team's big win over Miami in Week 10. Gilbert is a rising fantasy asset, and tossing in a favorable matchup in Week 11, he's a pretty solid starting option for any league types.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Nate Sheppard a Risky Starting Option Going into Very Tough Test
Duke running back Nate Sheppard has put together a really good season, but a very stiff test against Miami in Week 11 is a reason for fantasy managers to be skeptical of starting him. He has 1,189 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns over 191 attempts so far, plus 32 receptions for 306 yards and four scores in the passing game. Sheppard has eight rushing touchdowns over his past two games, so most fantasy owners are going to start him no matter what. It's hard to argue against that based on what he's done overall this season. Miami is a brutal matchup, though, with the defense allowing just 19.2 points and 323.7 total yards, with just 64.3 of those yards on the ground. Temper expectations with Sheppard, but only bench him if you have viable replacements.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jeremiah Smith Remains High-End Fantasy Option for Week 11
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith continues to put up notable fantasy scores despite his team being on a two-game losing streak. The wideout had 133 receiving yards and a touchdown across seven receptions in the team's loss to Oregon in Week 10. Smith has at least one touchdown grab in six straight appearances, and he has at least 68 receiving yards in every contest this season. His outlook remains high for Week 11, which is a matchup against Northwestern. The Wildcats are allowing 365.4 total yards and 19.3 points per game. With the Buckeyes on a two-game skid, expect the offense to lean on Smith, leading to a big fantasy showing for the must-start player.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jonathon Brooks Practices in Full Wednesday
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (groin) practiced in full Wednesday after the team opened his return window from injured reserve. He has missed six games since aggravating the injury late in the Week 2 win at Atlanta and remains on injured reserve as Carolina prepares to visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Brooks went from 19% of the offensive snaps in the opener against Chicago to 30% against Atlanta, where he ran five times for 16 yards and caught a pass. Chuba Hubbard played 65% of the snaps in that game and has played at least 89% in three of Carolina's last four games. Keep Brooks on the bench in Week 10 even if Carolina activates him. Trevor Etienne has played 12 offensive snaps and carried three times for eight yards over the past two games. Carolina also lists him as its lead punt returner for Week 10. Brooks handled the backup work when Etienne was on injured reserve, and the two have yet to dress for the same game this season.
Source: Joe Person
Source: Joe Person
Paul George Sidelined on Wednesday
Taylor Snow of the Boston Celtics' official site reports that forward Paul George (illness) will sit out Wednesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. George will rest for the second half of a back-to-back due to an illness. He recorded 36 points, five rebounds, and one assist in 30 minutes against Philadelphia on Tuesday. Baylor Scheierman and Payton Pritchard will likely see expanded roles with George sidelined, giving both added fantasy appeal.
Source: Taylor Snow
Source: Taylor Snow
Josh Downs Practicing With the Chiefs on Wednesday
Wide receiver Josh Downs took part in his first practice as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday, according to Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com. The Chiefs sent fourth- and fifth-round picks in 2027 to the Colts in exchange for Downs and a seventh-rounder on Tuesday. The 25-year-old will immediately give the Chiefs' passing game a boost alongside Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy (hamstring), and tight end Travis Kelce. The move to a much more dynamic offense under head coach Andy Reid should be a massive boost for Downs' fantasy football value after he failed to break out in an elevated role in the first nine weeks of 2026 with the Colts. Even with Alec Pierce (heel) out for most of the year, Downs caught 33 passes for 354 yards (10.7 yards per reception) and only one touchdown in nine games before the trade to KC. He will receive a big quarterback upgrade from Daniel Jones to Patrick Mahomes, and he will look to get off to a great start in his debut with the Chiefs this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Downs should be scooped up off the waiver wire in any league where he was dropped. RotoBaller has Downs ranked as the No. 41 WR for this week's game against the Falcons on the road.
Source: ChiefsDigest.com - Matt Derrick
Source: ChiefsDigest.com - Matt Derrick
Myles Turner Out Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (rest) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Turner will rest after recording three points, three rebounds, two assists, and one block in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 117-85 loss to New York. His next chance to play comes Friday in an NBA Cup matchup against Orlando. Kel'el Ware should start in Turner's place against the Lakers, giving him marginal streaming appeal for fantasy managers seeking rebounds and blocks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
George Pickens Going Through Individual Drills on Wednesday
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) was seen going through individual drills during Wednesday's practice, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Pickens might be listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report, but it is a good sign after he was inactive for Sunday's Week 9 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The 25-year-old might need to upgrade to a full practice this week to avoid another questionable tag going into the weekend, but he appears to be in better shape this week than he was last week as he tries to return for Sunday's Week 10 showdown at home against the San Francisco 49ers. After last year's breakout in his first year in Dallas, Pickens has been productive but not quite as good, catching 39 passes for 533 yards (13.7 yards per reception) and two touchdowns in eight games played. Teammate CeeDee Lamb has once again taken over as the Cowboys' WR1 through nine weeks. It does not mean that Pickens cannot improve in the second half, though, after the Cowboys hung on to the former second-rounder at Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. If Pickens returns this weekend, he will be back on the WR2 radar, while Ryan Flournoy will have a lowered ceiling and floor as Dallas' WR3.
Source: The Athletic - Jon Machota
Source: The Athletic - Jon Machota
A.J. Brown Traveling to Germany With Patriots
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said on Wednesday that wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee, ankle) is traveling with the team to Germany for their Week 10 showdown against the Detroit Lions, according to Evan Lazar of the team's official website. After already spending time on Injured Reserve in his first year with the Pats due to a high-ankle sprain suffered in the season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the 29-year-old Pro Bowler has missed the last two games due to an ongoing knee issue. The fact that he is making the trip to Munich, though, gives fantasy managers hope that he will return in a great matchup against the Lions' defense. DeMario Douglas has become the team's most trustworthy wideout for fantasy purposes in Brown's absence this year, but he will see his target volume drop once Brown returns. We will keep a close eye on Brown's practice status this week to give us a better idea of how good a chance he has to play overseas. The former second-rounder in 2019 by the Tennessee Titans has been a massive fantasy bust so far in 2026, but if he can put his knee injury in the rearview mirror for the second half, he could turn things around as quarterback Drake Maye's top downfield target. Brown has only nine catches in three games this year for 101 yards (11.2 yards per reception) and zero touchdowns.
Source: Patriots.com - Evan Lazar
Source: Patriots.com - Evan Lazar
Quentin Grimes Downgraded to Unavailable
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Quentin Grimes (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Grimes will miss his second straight game with a sprained finger on his right hand, sustained Sunday against Detroit. The 26-year-old is averaging 11.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists through 11 outings. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves healthy, Grimes should return to a reserve role once available. Collin Sexton could pick up additional backcourt minutes Wednesday, giving him some streaming appeal in deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Micah Parsons Not at Practice on Wednesday Due to Illness
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that the plan is for All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (knee, illness) to do team drills in practice this week, according to Weston Hodkiewicz of the team's official website. However, Parsons is not at practice on Wednesday due to an illness. Parsons, who is on the Physically Unable to Perform list and has yet to play in 2026 after tearing his ACL in December of last year, had his 21-day practice window opened last week. If the 27-year-old can return to practice later this week, he will have a shot at being officially activated from IR to play this Sunday against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Despite not playing in the first nine weeks of the 2026 season, Parsons should be rostered in all IDP fantasy football leagues as a game-changing defensive line asset when he is healthy. The five-time Pro Bowler has 65 sacks in his five NFL seasons, and he was on pace for a new career high in that category last year in his first season with Green Bay before he injured his knee. Parsons had 12.5 sacks, 41 tackles (19 solo), 12 tackles for loss, 27 QB hits, and two forced fumbles in 14 games in his first year with Green Bay. His return will make the Packers' pass rush much more dynamic.
Source: Packers.com - Weston Hodkiewicz
Source: Packers.com - Weston Hodkiewicz
