November 2, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Emanuel Wilson could see a bigger role in the backfield going forward. Last week, Wilson rushed 11 times for 61 yards, while hauling in three receptions for 26 yards in the win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He remains the primary backup to
Josh Jacobs, but outings like this will help him get more carries in the backfield. Jacobs has been cleared to play against the Carolina Panthers this weekend. However, Jacobs has been dealing with a lingering calf issue, so the Packers might elect to give Wilson more carries again. Sadly, his ceiling is limited as the backup to Jacobs, but he's worth keeping an eye on. The 26-year-old could be worth a stash in deep leagues, but isn't a recommended starting option for Week 9.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 2, 2025
Chicago Bears running back
Kyle Monangai is set to be the lead back for Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The rookie back has seen an increased role in recent weeks, but will be the primary focus in the running back this weekend. The Bears will be without
D'Andre Swift (groin), so Monangai will get a chance to show what he can do. The 23-year-old rushed for 81 yards on 13 attempts and scored a touchdown in Week 7. Given bye weeks and injuries, Monangai could offer RB2 value for this weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 2, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Parker Washington is likely to see an expanded role in the offense. Fellow wideout
Travis Hunter (knee) recently landed on the injured reserve. That being said, Washington figures to have a larger role in the passing game going forward. Last week, Washington saw 10 targets during the loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He hauled in four of them for 52 yards, which was one of his better outings of the season. The 23-year-old figures to continue seeing a high volume of targets while Hunter is sidelined. Fantasy managers should be able to trust Washington as a flex option for the Week 9 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 2, 2025
Los Angeles Rams kicker
Joshua Karty has a favorable matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 9, but he is tough to trust in fantasy lineups following an underwhelming stretch of games. The 23-year-old is 9-for-10 on extra points over his last three contests, but he's just 2-for-4 on field goals during that span. He has just 10 total field goals in 2025 and ranks as the overall K25 to this point. On a positive note, the Saints have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to kickers this season, and RotoBaller's expert rankings have Karty listed as the #6 kicker in Week 9, so perhaps he can bounce back after the bye week. However, managers are advised to peruse the waiver wire for more consistent kickers with better recent track records before settling on someone like Karty purely based on matchup.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 2, 2025
Detroit Lions running back
Jahmyr Gibbs and tight end
Sam LaPorta could be due for contract extensions during the upcoming offseason, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Gibbs has been terrific through his first three pro seasons. He totaled over 1,250 scrimmage yards and 11 touchdowns in each of his first two campaigns, and he's on track to surpass those marks in 2025. The 23-year-old is under contract through 2026, and the team will likely exercise his fifth-year option to keep him in tow through 2027. That leaves Detroit with time to extend Gibbs, but it could also be in their best interest to finalize an extension sooner rather than later. LaPorta, meanwhile, does not have a fifth-year option, so he'll hit free agency after the 2026 campaign. Schefter notes that it can be easier for teams to re-sign tight ends than some of the other positions, such as running back. Nevertheless, the Lions may have to pull off some cap gymnastics to sign Gibbs and LaPorta, as well as linebacker Jack Campbell and safety Brian Branch, after already paying significant money to
Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson, Penei Sewell,
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kerby Joseph, Alim McNeill, Taylor Decker,
David Montgomery, and
Jameson Williams.
--Andersen PickardSource: Adam Schefter
November 2, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys are interested in acquiring a pass rusher before Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. While Dallas might not pull off a total blockbuster, the team could be a realistic landing spot for a pass rusher such as Arden Key, Jaelan Phillips, Bradley Chubb, or Malcom Koonce. Rapoport also reports that the Cowboys are open to trading defensive tackle Mazi Smith, who was their first-round pick in 2023. The 24-year-old Michigan product had 54 tackles and two sacks through his first two pro seasons, but he has been limited to just three tackles through five games in 2025.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
November 2, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings has generated interest ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The 49ers fielded trade calls on Jennings prior to training camp, and some of those same teams that previously called are now interested in him once again. Head coach Kyle Shanahan recently said that he would be surprised if Jennings wasn't on the team at the end of the 2025 season, but he also didn't rule out a trade. Through six games this year, the 28-year-old receiver has 18 catches, 212 yards, and one touchdown, operating as an impact starter alongside
Ricky Pearsall when both are healthy. If San Francisco were to part with Jennings, their top two receivers would be Pearsall and
Kendrick Bourne, at least until
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is healthy enough to play again.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
November 2, 2025
Tennessee Titans wide receiver
Calvin Ridley (hamstring) "has emerged as a potential trade target," according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport notes that the lingering hamstring injury and the $23 million in salary owed to Ridley could complicate a trade, but that teams remain interested in acquiring him nonetheless. The 30-year-old has been underwhelming with Tennessee this year, catching just 16 passes for 290 yards through six games. His best outing came in Week 6 when he caught five of 10 targets for 131 yards, but other than that, he hasn't exceeded four catches or 8.7 fantasy points (PPR). A fresh start could be exactly what Ridley needs to bounce back and fulfill the expectations of his lofty four-year, $92 million contract extension.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
November 2, 2025
Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) will play in Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Detroit Lions, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Darrisaw had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. The 26-year-old is no stranger to injuries, as he missed two games near the start of the season and has played more than two-thirds of the snaps in just two contests so far. His return this week will provide a key reinforcement for young quarterback
J.J. McCarthy (ankle), who is returning from a five-game absence.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
November 2, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs right guard Trey Smith (back) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Buffalo Bills, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He was listed as questionable but has been trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. The 26-year-old played nearly every snap through the first six games before exiting early in Week 7 and missing Week 8. His return comes at a great time for the Chiefs, as he'll offer improved protection for
Patrick Mahomes in a competitive AFC showdown against the Bills.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
November 2, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks have fielded calls from several organizations regarding linebacker Boye Mafe and cornerback Riq Woolen, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Although the Seahawks are 5-2 and won't be sellers at the deadline, Schefter indicates that Mafe and Woolen could be available if a trade partner offers an aggressive compensation package. Mafe, 26, has nine tackles through seven games and is slated to hit free agency during the upcoming offseason. Woolen, also a 26-year-old impending free agent, is a former Pro Bowler with 19 tackles and zero interceptions through six games in 2025. These names will both be interesting to monitor ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline.
--Andersen PickardSource: Adam Schefter
November 2, 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals have told teams that they don't intend to trade star defensive end Trey Hendrickson, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. With the trade deadline approaching on Tuesday, Cincinnati appears to remain uninterested in moving on from its standout defender. However, Schefter notes that opposing teams wonder if the Bengals' stance might soften if they lose on Sunday and fall to 3-6. Nevertheless, the Bengals' commitment to holding onto Hendrickson is interesting. The team has shown little interest in extending him at market value, even as their relationship with the player worsens. As a result, it seems likely that he'll hit free agency this upcoming offseason. Therefore, perhaps it would be in the team's best interest to trade Hendrickson now and recoup some form of compensation, rather than letting him walk for next to nothing in free agency. The 30-year-old has appeared in seven games this season, registering 16 tackles, four sacks, and one forced fumble.
--Andersen PickardSource: Adam Schefter
November 2, 2025
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Cooper Kupp (heel, hamstring) is not expected to suit up for Sunday night's contest with the hosting Washington Commanders. Coming out of the team's bye, the 32-year-old was a full practice participant, though listed with a heel injury. That changed later in the week as Kupp's practice status was downgraded each of the ensuing two days. If he is eventually deemed inactive, it would further diminish Seattle's passing attack, as they'll already be without teammates
Jake Bobo (Achilles) and
Dareke Young (quad). In that case,
Tory Horton,
Cody White, and
Ricky White III are the only other receivers without a designation behind
Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
--Alex CiullaSource: Adam Schefter
November 2, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder) is expected to play this Sunday when his team squares off against the visiting Denver Broncos. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the news. Schultz has been battling a shoulder ailment for a few weeks now, but his knee injury was new, as he dealt with a back issue the week prior. The eighth-year pro started the week off with two DNPs before upgrading his practice status to full on Friday, and looks to be trending positively ahead of a matchup with a staunch Broncos defense. If the Texans decide to scale back Schultz's snaps, fellow tight end
Harrison Bryant would be the most likely candidate for an increased workload. The veteran is a back-end TE2 for Sunday's outing with Denver.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ian Rapoport
November 2, 2025
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Rashid Shaheed (hip) is expected to play in Week 9's matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, despite being deemed questionable with a hip injury. The 27-year-old practiced in a limited capacity all week and is projected to be out there for rookie quarterback
Tyler Shough's NFL debut. Shaheed is coming off one of his more productive outings of the campaign, nabbing a career-high nine passes in the Saints' losing effort to the Buccaneers. As of now, it's unclear in what capacity he'll play, though the team sure could use him against a Rams defensive unit that's yielded the third-fewest points per game through eight weeks (16.7). He'll be a low-end flex option for this weekend's slate of action.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ian Rapoport
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