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Pierre Strong Jr. Could Be In Line for Sizable Role with Packers
Green Bay Packers running back Pierre Strong Jr. could potentially see an uptick in his usage following a broken finger injury to starting running back Josh Jacobs. Strong led Green Bay's backfield in snaps played (30) in a 45-27 win over the New England Patriots in Week 9. Strong rushed eight times for 22 yards (2.8 yards per carry) and recorded two receptions for 11 yards (5.5 yards per reception). However, Strong was out-touched 14-to-10 by fellow tailback Kaleb Johnson, and Johnson was the preferred ball carrier with 14 carries for 68 yards (4.9 yards per carry) and a touchdown against the Patriots. With that said, Strong appeared to be favored on passing downs, as he was in on 15 passing plays compared to eight for Johnson, according to Pro Football Focus. Jacobs is expected to miss at least two to three weeks after breaking his right ring finger. Meanwhile, running back MarShawn Lloyd (knee) missed the game against the Patriots, but returned to practice on Wednesday without an injury designation ahead of a Week 10 contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Fellow tailback Chris Brooks (ankle) remains on injured reserve, but is designated to return, and he was a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Still, Strong should continue to see reps for the Packers with Jacobs out.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Stephen Curry Won't Return Wednesday with Abdominal Soreness
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (abdomen) was ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's matchup with the Houston Rockets due to right abdominal soreness. Curry grabbed at his right side after landing on a first-quarter three-pointer and headed to the locker room just six minutes into the game. The 38-year-old entered Wednesday averaging 30.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in his 18th season. If Curry is forced to miss additional time, Brandin Podziemski should take on more creation duties, while De'Anthony Melton could move into a larger backcourt role. Curry's next chance to return comes Friday at San Antonio.
Source: Anthony Slater
Source: Anthony Slater
Austin Reaves Won't Return Wednesday with Heel Injury
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves (heel) was ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks due to a left heel injury. Reaves limped to the locker room after attacking the basket and did not return. The 28-year-old had just come back from a one-game absence caused by an illness after dropping a season-high 43 points against Detroit on Sunday. Any extended absence would leave more backcourt work for Collin Sexton, while Luka Doncic would take on an even larger share of the Lakers' playmaking. Reaves' status will be worth tracking before Los Angeles' next game.
Source: Dan Woike
Source: Dan Woike
Braden Atkinson Not Expected to Play This Weekend
Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson (hand) is not expected to play as the Beavers take on Boise State this weekend, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Atkinson is dealing with a hand injury he sustained in the third quarter of a loss to Texas State last week. Atkinson leads the country with 3,169 yards passing, while he's completed 65.8% of his passes. He's thrown 25 touchdown passes against just three interceptions, while he has also recorded a couple of touchdowns rushing. If Atkinson can't play, Maalik Murphy will likely get the call for Oregon State. Murphy has completed 16 of 19 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown this season.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
De'Zhaun Stribling is Getting Closer to a Return
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) remains on the Injured Reserve heading into the Week 10 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Stribling has been sidelined since needing surgery on his ankle following an injury during the season opener. There is little hope for Stribling playing in Week 10, but the 49ers didn't rule out opening his practice window at some point. The 49ers are willing to open his practice window if Stribling continues progressing. They could certainly use his help with how banged up the team is at wideout right now. It doesn't sound like he'll be ready soon, but fantasy managers shouldn't rule out Stribling returning before the end of the season.
Source: Nick Wagoner
Source: Nick Wagoner
Caleb Wilson Exits with Right-Hand Injury
Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (hand) was ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs after injuring his right hand. Wilson went to the locker room in the third quarter and did not return, adding another concern after he broke his right thumb at North Carolina last season. The No. 4 overall pick entered Wednesday averaging 19.3 points and 6.3 rebounds through nine games. Any extended absence would be a major blow to Chicago's frontcourt, with Patrick Williams and Noa Essengue among the players who could see more minutes.
Source: Marc J. Spears
Source: Marc J. Spears
MarShawn Lloyd Not on Wednesday's Injury Report
Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Lloyd will be back in the mix after missing last week's victory over the New England Patriots due to a knee injury. The expectation is that Lloyd will see increased reps with Josh Jacobs (finger) expected to miss multiple games. The Packers are likely going to use a committee approach, so Lloyd's overall fantasy value is tough to gauge. Fantasy managers should consider him a low-end flex option for a tough matchup against the Vikings in Week 10.
Source: Rob Demovsky
Source: Rob Demovsky
A.J. Brown Returns to Practice as Limited Participant
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) was able to return to practice as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. It's good to see Brown back at practice after he missed each of the last two games due to knee and ankle injuries. Head coach Mike Vrabel said that Brown will travel with the team to Munich for the Week 10 matchup against the Detroit Lions. It appears that Brown is trending in the right direction ahead of this contest. If active, Brown could be a legitimate WR2 option for fantasy managers this weekend against the struggling Lions secondary. Fantasy managers will need to continue monitoring his status throughout the week.
Source: New England Patriots
Source: New England Patriots
Bam Knight is Limited During Wednesday's Practice
Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight (concussion) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. This is the first time that Knight has been able to practice at all since suffering a concussion in Week 8. He sat out during last week's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He was wearing a yellow non-contact jersey during Wednesday's practice. He remains in concussion protocol, but it sounds like Knight is making progress. If healthy enough to play, Knight should be in a committee role with Tyler Allgeier for Sunday's Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Knight's status throughout the rest of the week.
Source: Sarah Barshop
Source: Sarah Barshop
Aaron Nesmith Exits with Right-Knee Soreness
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (knee) was ruled out of Wednesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards due to right knee soreness. Nesmith exited after scoring two points on 1-for-6 shooting in 22 minutes. The 27-year-old entered the night averaging 12.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in 25.6 minutes while shooting 32.1% from three. The issue is worth monitoring after a left MCL sprain cost him 19 games last season, though Wednesday's soreness is in the opposite knee. If Nesmith can't play Friday against New York, Jarace Walker could be in line for a larger role on the wing.
Source: Indiana Pacers
Source: Indiana Pacers
Rashid Shaheed Practices in Full on Wednesday
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (knee) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice session. It's great to see Shaheed making progress after missing the last two games due to a knee injury. The hope is that Shaheed will be able to make his return to the field during this weekend's matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. He hasn't played since suffering that knee injury against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. Shaheed should resume his role as the No. 1 wideout in Seattle, but that doesn't guarantee fantasy value. So far this season, Shaheed has recorded 16 receptions for 163 yards and zero touchdowns across seven games. He should be considered a WR4, assuming he does make his return to the field this weekend.
Source: Gregg Bell
Source: Gregg Bell
Spencer Schwellenbach Unlikely to be Ready for Start of 2027 Season
Per The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Chad Biship, the Atlanta Braves want right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) to take his comeback much more slowly, making it unlikely that he will be ready for the start of the 2027 regular season, according to president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos. It is not surprising at all that Schwellenbach is not expected to be ready for Opening Day after having his first right-elbow surgery in February to remove bone spurs. He later went under the knife to fix an elbow fracture. The 26-year-old former second-round selection in 2021 did not pitch at all for the Braves in 2026 after looking strong in his first two big-league seasons, going 15-11 with a 3.23 ERA (3.27 FIP), 1.01 WHIP, and 235:41 K:BB in 234 1/3 innings pitched across his 38 starts. Because of his first two strong seasons in the majors, Schwellenbach will be a stash candidate for fantasy managers in 2027 drafts, even though he is likely to open the season on the injured list. At the same time, he will likely be on a strict innings limit after having last pitched in a big-league game in June of 2025.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Chad Bishop
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Chad Bishop
Dominic Zvada Is a Starting Option Against Commanders
New York Giants rookie kicker Dominic Zvada had a massive game in Week 9 and has solidified his status as the team's starting kicker moving forward. Zvada made 4 of 4 field goals, including two from 49 yards and one from 53 yards, and made his only extra point attempt in the 19-11 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. After missing five field goals in his previous three games, head coach John Harbaugh remained confident in the rookie, and he delivered in a big way in Week 9. He faces a Washington Commanders defense that has allowed the 12th most fantasy points to kickers this season. While rain and wind could be a factor in Week 10, Zvada offers starting value as a kicker against the Commanders.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
New York Giants D/ST Gaining Momentum Ahead of Divisional Clash
The New York Giants' defense has been on a hot streak heading into a Week 10 divisional clash. Last week, the Giants allowed just 11 points, forced one turnover, and recorded seven sacks in a 19-11 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite losing star edge rusher Brian Burns early in the season, players such as Arvell Reese, Abdul Carter, and Greg Newsome II have stepped up and become key contributors on defense. They now face a Washington Commanders offense that ranks 21st in points per game (21.5) and 23rd in total yards (321.2) but has committed just five turnovers this season. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had success against New York in Week 5, leading Washington to 27 points in a 27-27 tie while taking care of the football. While the Giants D/ST remains a risky option against Daniels and the Commanders, their recent success makes it a low-end fantasy option in Week 10.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Isaiah Likely Looking to Replicate Week 5 Success Against Commanders
New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely will look to build on his breakout season in 2026. In Week 9, Likely hauled in five of six targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in the 19-11 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The former Raven tight end has caught 46 passes for 448 yards and six touchdowns in eight games, already the most fantasy points he has scored in his NFL career. He faces a Washington Commanders defense that has allowed the second-most fantasy points to tight ends this season. In Week 5, Likely caught 11 passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns against this Commanders secondary. While rain could be a factor on Thursday night, Likely is a certified TE1 and should be started in all formats in Week 10.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
