Nov 9, 2026, 4:19 PM ET

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Konata Mumpfield has played a limited role in his team's offense so far this season, recording 11 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown on 23 targets across nine games. However, Mumpfield could soon be in for a significant increase in his target share. The Rams are already without wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring), who is on Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury. The team may also have lost star wideout Puka Nacua (knee), who suffered a knee injury in the Rams' Week 9 win over the Washington Commanders and is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday. If Nacua is out for any extended stretch, Mumpfield could emerge as the WR1 in Los Angeles. Pending further updates on Nacua's status, Mumpfield profiles as a priority waiver wire target for fantasy managers ahead of Week 10.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 9, 2026, 4:14 PM ET

Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown (neck), whose 2026 season ended in June due to a recurring neck injury, has not been cleared to throw, and surgery has not been ruled out, according to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. At a minimum, Brown's short-term future is in question, which is yet another reason why pitching is Chicago's No. 1 priority this offseason. A neck injury also caused Brown to miss a big chunk of time back in 2024. The 27-year-old former 33rd-round pick in 2017 by the Philadelphia Phillies was excellent when available this past season, but he appeared in only 20 games (eight starts) for the Cubbies before being shut down. Brown went 4-2 with a career-best 1.85 ERA (2.50 FIP) and 0.94 WHIP with 65 strikeouts and 19 walks in 68 innings pitched. In 2025, he had a career-best 121 strikeouts and 32 walks in 106 1/3 frames. If he is forced to go under the knife, Brown almost certainly will not be ready for the start of the 2027 campaign, and it could force him to miss most, if not all, of next season. Because of Brown's health issues, it would not be a surprise to see the Cubs convert him into a full-time reliever.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Sahadev Sharma

Nov 9, 2026, 4:12 PM ET

Houston Texans running back David Montgomery (groin) could resume practicing this week or next, according to Aaron Wilson, who reported that head coach DeMeco Ryans is pleased with Montgomery's progress. Montgomery has missed three games since hurting his groin against the Tennessee Titans in Week 5. He did not practice at all in Week 9 and was ruled out on Friday's final report before Houston beat the Los Angeles Chargers. Houston visits the Cleveland Browns on Sunday and hosts the Indianapolis Colts four days later, so a return to practice next week would come on a short week. Montgomery is worth keeping on the bench while Houston sorts out the carry split. He had 20 carries to Woody Marks' nine and scored three total touchdowns in his Houston debut against the Buffalo Bills, but averaged eight carries over his next four games. Marks has had at least 15 carries in each of Montgomery's three absences, totaling 52 for 192 yards. He led Houston with 18 carries for 70 yards against the Chargers.--Bruno Mulé
Source: Aaron Wilson

Nov 9, 2026, 4:10 PM ET

Across eight games in 2026, Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine has recorded 249 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 54 touches. The 31-year-old has spent most of the season to this point in a reserve role behind Bengals RB1 Chase Brown. However, Brown has struggled so far in 2026, recording career lows in both yards per carry (3.9) and yards per touch (4.3). In Cincinnati's Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons, the team split touches evenly between Perine (11) and Brown (12). If that trend continues, Perine could move into flex territory for fantasy managers as a consistent piece in one of the NFL's most potent offenses. In deeper leagues, Perine could be worth targeting on the waiver wire heading into Week 10.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 9, 2026, 4:08 PM ET

Left-hander Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, is arguably the best overall pitcher in baseball and is without a doubt the top free agent available this winter. Entering his age-30 season in 2027, Skubal will be the most sought-after player in baseball this offseason, and MLB Network's Jon Heyman believes that the New York Mets are the current favorites to eventually sign him. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who acquired Skubal from the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline in early August, are also a strong bet to bring Skubal back after he went 5-2 with a 2.61 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 70:13 K:BB in 62 innings over 10 regular-season starts for the Blue in the second half. There are unsurprisingly a lot of teams involved in the Skubal sweepstakes, but few teams have the kind of financial resources that the Mets and Dodgers do. The reason Heyman slightly favors the Mets is that he thinks they are more desperate for a turnaround after missing out on the postseason in each of the last two years. Heyman also mentions the San Diego Padres (with new ownership), the San Francisco Giants, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Toronto Blue Jays as some other teams that could seriously get involved. Regardless of where Skubal lands this offseason, he should be one of the top fantasy targets among starting pitchers in 2027.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB Network - Jon Heyman

Nov 9, 2026, 3:50 PM ET

The Denver Broncos enter their Week 10 bye at 7-2 with the NFL trade deadline set for 2 p.m. MT on Tuesday, Nov. 10. DNVR's Zac Stevens pointed to running back, tight end, and the offensive line as areas Denver could address. He floated Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert as possible fits. After Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers, head coach Sean Payton said Denver would discuss what's available. Indianapolis is open to trading Taylor and has held discussions with multiple teams, per NFL Network. A Taylor trade to Denver would cut into Jonah Coleman's role. With RJ Harvey (knee) on injured reserve, Coleman has turned 36 touches into 192 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns over the past two games. He started Sunday and outcarried J.K. Dobbins 17 to four. Goedert would compete for receiving work with Evan Engram, who leads Denver's tight ends with 17 catches for 169 yards. Goedert has 31 catches for 308 yards and two touchdowns with Philadelphia this season.--Bruno Mulé
Source: Zac Stevens

Nov 9, 2026, 3:40 PM ET

California wide receiver Chase Hendricks has delivered well of late, so he's a solid streaming option for his team's Week 11 game against Virginia. He has seven or more receptions in five straight appearances, and has caught a touchdown in back-to-back games. Hendricks has 565 receiving yards and four scores over 61 catches on the season, so he's remained pretty involved all year. He has picked up his production of late, with 54 or more yards in four straight. That bodes well for him going into a matchup against the Cavaliers, who allow 350.1 total yards and 23.1 points per game. Hendricks has streaming appeal in all leagues given what he's done this season overall.--Morgan Rode
Source: ESPN

Nov 9, 2026, 3:37 PM ET

North Carolina running back Demon June is set up to succeed in Week 11 against Louisville. The Cardinals are allowing 404.4 total yards and 25.9 points per game this season, and 138.6 of those yards are on the ground. June has 349 rushing yards and eight touchdowns across 87 rushing attempts so far, while also catching eight passes for 95 yards and another score. He has 13 or more carries in three of the past four contests, and has logged four total touchdowns over that stretch. He's not the most confident starting option, but his Week 11 matchup sets him up favorably, and at least makes him worth streaming in some deeper leagues.--Morgan Rode
Source: ESPN

Nov 9, 2026, 3:35 PM ET

According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (back) is off the injury report for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Doncic is set to suit up after missing Sunday's 121-116 victory over Detroit due to lower-back tightness. Despite the 27-year-old's return, the Lakers' backcourt could be thin with Quentin Grimes (finger) out and Austin Reaves (illness) potentially sidelined. Doncic's return should provide a boost for fantasy managers, particularly with the Lakers short-handed in the backcourt.--Andrew Lennox
Source: Dave McMenamin

Nov 9, 2026, 3:35 PM ET

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) is getting close to a return, but head coach Mike McCarthy had no definitive answer Monday on whether Pittman would play Sunday night against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Nick Farabaugh. Pittman stayed in Pittsburgh during the bye and rehabbed at the team facility through Friday. He went on injured reserve Oct. 10 and is eligible to return in Week 10 after missing four games. Pittman said during the bye that he had resumed running and hoped to play in the first game after the break. He had seven catches for 89 yards in three starts, with 58 of those yards coming in the opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Pittman caught two passes for 16 yards in the first meeting with Cincinnati. Pittman is a bench hold in deeper PPR leagues even if he returns Sunday. Germie Bernard caught at least five passes in three of the four games Pittman missed, finishing that stretch with 25 catches for 224 yards and a touchdown.--Bruno Mulé
Source: Nick Farabaugh

Nov 9, 2026, 3:32 PM ET

Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels has posted mixed results this season, and more could be coming in Week 11 against Pittsburgh. The Panthers' defense allows just 19.8 points and 320.9 total yards per contest, so this will be a stiffer challenge for Daniels. The FSU QB has completed just 59.2% of his passes on the season, going for 1,246 yards and 14 touchdowns. Daniels has thrown 12 interceptions, while rushing for 413 yards and 13 touchdowns across 104 carries. He makes up for some lackluster passing numbers by being a force on the ground. His matchup is tough this week though, so fantasy owners should only treat him as a streaming option in deeper leagues.--Morgan Rode
Source: ESPN

Nov 9, 2026, 3:19 PM ET

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (finger) is set to undergo surgery this week and is expected to miss up to three weeks, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Green Bay has a Week 11 bye between Sunday's home game against the Minnesota Vikings and a Wednesday, Nov. 25, visit to the Los Angeles Rams. Jacobs fractured his right ring finger in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the New England Patriots and did not return after four carries for five yards. Head coach Matt LaFleur said Jacobs had trouble gripping the ball after the injury. With MarShawn Lloyd (knee) inactive, Kaleb Johnson ran 14 times for 68 yards and a touchdown. Pierre Strong Jr. played more offensive snaps, finishing with eight carries for 22 yards and two catches for 11 yards. Johnson is the Green Bay back to prioritize on waivers if Jacobs sits against Minnesota. He got the call from two yards out and scored in the second quarter, though half his rushing yards came on one 34-yard run in the fourth.--Bruno Mulé
Source: Matt Zenitz

Nov 9, 2026, 3:17 PM ET

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said on Monday that wide receiver Andrei Iosivas (thumb) is doing well, and they will "continue to work through this week and see where it ends up," according to Laurel Pfahler. Iosivas has been on Injured Reserve since Sept. 26 after having left-thumb surgery, but it sounds like the Bengals are leaving the door open for the 27-year-old to potentially return this weekend against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10. Dohnte Meyers has been serving as the Bengals' WR3 in Iosivas' absence, but it has not led to any real standalone fantasy value behind Pro Bowl pass-catchers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Iosivas had only three catches on four targets for 19 yards without a touchdown in the first two games of the 2026 season before injuring his thumb. In the big shadows of both Chase and Higgins, Iosivas belongs on the waiver wire in most fantasy football leagues, even when he is back to full health.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Laurel Pfahler

Nov 9, 2026, 3:09 PM ET

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston scored his first touchdown of the season Sunday, taking a short pass from Justin Herbert 58 yards against Houston. It was his only catch on four targets. Three receptions of at least 44 yards account for 159 of his 260 receiving yards this season. Rostered in 31% of Yahoo leagues, Johnston is worth a low-cost bench claim in 12-team half-PPR leagues that start three receivers. Ladd McConkey (back) was active but never took a snap after experiencing spasms during warmups. Johnston still drew the same four targets he saw with McConkey in the lineup against the Rams a week earlier. Tre' Harris drew a team-high seven targets against Houston after seeing three against the Rams. Harris and Johnston each played 60 offensive snaps on Sunday. Herbert injured the middle finger on his non-throwing hand in the fourth quarter and said he plans to play Monday night at Baltimore. Backup DJ Uiagalelei targeted Harris on two of his seven passes in relief and did not throw to Johnston.--Bruno Mulé
Source: RotoBaller