November 3, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Tee Higgins (head) cleared the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Higgins was shaken up on a play late in Sunday's loss to the Chicago Bears, but he cleared the concussion protocol and should be just fine for a Week 11 divisional contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers after having the Week 10 bye to heal up. The 26-year-old had a massive game in Week 9, catching seven of his nine targets for 121 yards and two touchdowns, and he also secured a two-point conversion in the 47-42 loss to Chicago. His first touchdown of the day was a 44-yard bomb from quarterback
Joe Flacco at the end of the first half, and his second score came from just two yards out in the third quarter. Despite
Ja'Marr Chase soaking up a ton of targets, there's been enough to go around for Higgins, too. He has at least 62 receiving yards in three of his last four games and has four touchdowns in his last three games.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Ben Baby
November 3, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that running back
Samaje Perine (ankle) will "be out a couple weeks" with a high-ankle sprain that he suffered in the Week 9 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, per Jay Morrison of SI.com. The good news is that the Bengals are on bye in Week 10, but the 30-year-old veteran still might not be ready to go when the team plays the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11 on Sunday, Nov. 16. Before getting injured on Sunday, Perine had just one rushing attempt for five yards after seeing a combined 16 carries the previous two weeks.
Chase Brown remains the Bengals' No. 1 running back, but Perine was starting to take on an increased role as the No. 2 before his high-ankle sprain. If Perine is unable to return coming out of the bye week, look for rookie
Tahj Brooks to be elevated into the RB2 role.
--Keith HernandezSource: SI.com - Jay Morrison
November 3, 2025
The Miami Dolphins are reportedly open to trading three-time All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, and there has been interest from multiple teams. The Dolphins reacquired Fitzpatrick in the offseason in a deal that saw them send All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end
Jonnu Smith to the Steelers, along with a pick swap. With the Dolphins stumbling to a 2-6 record and recently firing GM Chris Grier, they approach Tuesday's trade deadline as clear sellers, and they already sent Jaelan Phillips to the Eagles for a third-round pick on Monday morning. While Fitzpatrick's appeal to a contending team should be obvious, any move will have little fantasy repercussion, as the 8th-year safety hasn't had IDP relevance in some time, despite the name recognition.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Jordan Schultz
November 3, 2025
Cleveland Browns backup quarterback
Shedeur Sanders (back) is still dealing with the back tightness that made him inactive for the team's Week 8 loss to the Patriots. The Browns had a Week 9 bye, but as they begin preparation for Sunday's matchup with the Jets, Sanders has not returned to practice, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. While the team won't need to file an official practice report until Wednesday, Stefanski did note that the situation was improving. Coming out of the bye with a 2-6 record, Stefanski has handed over play-calling duties to OC Tommy Rees, but as of now, that's the only change coming out of Cleveland.
Dillon Gabriel remains the team's starting quarterback.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Scott Petrak ct
November 3, 2025
Minnesota Vikings running back
Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder) suffered a sprained AC joint in Sunday's win over the Lions. While head coach Kevin O'Connell told the media on Monday that the shoulder is sore, he regarded the prognosis as positive. The team will ramp up Jones' activity throughout the week, so it should come as no surprise if he begins the week with a limited or missed practice, but the sense is that he should be ready to go for the Vikings' Week 10 matchup with the Ravens. Fantasy managers should monitor Minnesota's injury report throughout the week, but with an early-window kickoff, pivot options should be plentiful if he is unable to suit up.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Kevin Seifert
November 3, 2025
Green Bay Packers tight end
Luke Musgrave caught three passes on Sunday for a season-high 34 yards, with all of his looks coming on the team's final drive of the day.
Tucker Kraft (knee), the Packers' leading receiver through nine weeks, exited the game in the third quarter with what has since been confirmed as a season-ending ACL injury. With a stable of solid but unspectacular pass catchers at their disposal, it's unclear how the team will divvy up Kraft's 17.5% target share. Still, if their final touchdown-scoring drive on Sunday is any indication, Musgrave will have a role moving forward, making him an intriguing name on this week's waiver wire. Musgrave was drafted in the second round of the 2023 draft, a round earlier than Kraft, and was actually the more involved tight end as a rookie until a lacerated kidney derailed his season. While nobody will confuse Musgrave with Kraft when it comes to blocking, making him less of a lock for an every-down role, he's shown flashes of playmaking ability and is worth a stash in deeper leagues.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
November 3, 2025
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Monday that he's turning over offensive play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, starting in Week 10 this Sunday against the New York Jets, according to Mark Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. It's the second straight season in which Stefanski has given up play-calling duties during the year. It comes in 2025 with the Browns having the third-lowest scoring offense in the league, averaging 15.8 points per game. It hasn't helped that they moved from veteran quarterback
Joe Flacco (who was traded) to rookie
Dillon Gabriel. Gabriel has completed only 59.9% of his passes for 702 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions for a 26.8 total QBR. The Browns are sticking with Gabriel for the foreseeable future, and fellow rookie
Shedeur Sanders (shoulder) was inactive before the team's Week 8 bye.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
November 3, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons (personal) has returned to the team's facility after missing the last four games due to a personal family matter, sources tell Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Getting Simmons back will be a huge boost for the Chiefs' offense, as he was great as the starter at left tackle for the first five games of the year. The Chiefs have been using Jaylon Moore to protect quarterback
Patrick Mahomes' blind side with Simmons away from the team. KC is on their bye in Week 10, but Simmons should be ready to go again for the team's next game in Week 11 against a strong Denver Broncos' pass rush. Overall, it's excellent news for Mahomes and the rest of the Chiefs' offense for the second half of the season.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
November 3, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Puka Nacua (rib) is scheduled to have a scan for the rib injury that he suffered in Sunday's blowout win over the New Orleans Saints, according to head coach Sean McVay. The Rams said on Sunday that Nacua could have come back into the game, but they were being overly cautious with the game already in hand. McVay said he feels "optimistic... in regard to where we're potentially heading." It sounds as though the Rams are expecting the 24-year-old to be ready for a big divisional game in Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers, but we won't know for sure until later this week. Although Nacua was injured in Week 9, he still managed to produce for his fantasy managers before departing, catching seven of his eight targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in the 34-10 victory. If Nacua is active in Week 10, he'll be a must-start against San Fran's banged-up defense.
--Keith HernandezSource: Los Angeles Times - Gary Klein
November 3, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver
Isaiah Bond (undisclosed) suffered an undisclosed injury in the Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots, which has kept him from practicing, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. The head coach said that he will update the specifics of Bond's injury at a later time. We'll have a clearer picture of Bond's Week 10 status against the New York Jets once the Browns release their first injury report of the week on Wednesday. The 21-year-old wideout from Texas went undrafted due to off-the-field issues, but he was eventually scooped up by Cleveland. Bond so far has had a limited role on offense through his first eight NFL games, catching 11 of 30 targets for 123 yards and no touchdowns. His role could grow in the second half of the season, but efficiency is likely to be a problem with rookie quarterback
Dillon Gabriel running the offense. As of now, Bond is questionable to be able to play in Week 10.
--Keith HernandezSource: BrownsZone.com - Scott Petrak
November 3, 2025
Detroit Lions running back
David Montgomery broke his two-game scoreless streak in Week 9, recording 51 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 13 touches against the Minnesota Vikings. However, the veteran also fumbled in a key spot, leading to points for Minnesota that were critical in Detroit's 27-24 loss to its division rival. Montgomery out-touched fellow Lions back
Jahmyr Gibbs against the Vikings, but neither back was particularly efficient with their opportunities. Montgomery's workload has been fairly stable for much of 2025, as he's recorded between 12 and 15 touches in five out of eight games. The 28-year-old's minimal role in the passing game and limited rushing workload while sharing time with Gibbs make Montgomery very reliant on touchdowns for fantasy production. He profiles as a low-end fantasy RB2/high-end flex option heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 3, 2025
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday that quarterback
Deshaun Watson's (Achilles) 21-day practice window will not be opened this week, according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic. "No update, but doing a good job," Stefanski said. Reports have suggested that Watson has been doing really well in his rehab from a torn right Achilles that he suffered in Week 7 of 2024. The 30-year-old veteran signal-caller then had additional surgery on his Achilles in January. Although he has been doing well with his rehab, Watson isn't close to returning to practice and still is not expected to be a factor at QB for the Browns in 2025. The Browns already traded away QBs
Joe Flacco and
Kenny Pickett, which has left them with rookies
Dillon Gabriel and
Shedeur Sanders at the position in what is turning into another lost season. It won't be a surprise if Watson doesn't play another snap for the Browns in his career.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
November 3, 2025
Detroit Lions running back
Jahmyr Gibbs had one of his worst games as a pro in his team's 27-24 Week 9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Gibbs was held to 28 scrimmage yards on 12 touches and did not score a touchdown. The 23-year-old has mostly been a fantasy weapon so far this season, recording 748 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns on 142 touches across eight games played. However, there are a couple of worrying signs for Gibbs. He's currently averaging 4.9 yards per carry and 5.3 yards per touch, both of which would be career lows if they were to sustain for the remainder of the season. Additionally, the Lions lost starting left guard Christian Mahogany (knee) to a significant knee injury in Week 9, which could be a major issue for the team's run blocking. Still, Gibbs remains a must-start fantasy running back heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 3, 2025
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said he "feels good" about rookie running back
Quinshon Judkins' (shoulder) availability for the Week 10 contest this Sunday against the New York Jets, according to Scott Petrak of Browns Zone. Judkins was forced to leave the Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots early due to an AC joint sprain, but with the benefit of a bye in Week 9, he may not have to miss a game. Stefanski called Judkins "day-to-day" on Monday, so fantasy managers have to feel good about the rookie's chances to suit up this weekend in a favorable matchup. The 22-year-old second-rounder out of Ohio State didn't take long to take over lead-back duties in Cleveland this year, and he should be the team's RB1 this weekend if he's cleared. Judkins has been a must-start in fantasy lineups in 2025, posting 486 rushing yards and five touchdowns on his 118 carries through seven starts. He's also added 12 catches for 60 yards on 15 targets.
UPDATE: Judkins was seen practicing on Monday.--Keith HernandezSource: BrownsZone.com - Scott Petrak
November 3, 2025
Detroit Lions wide receiver
Amon-Ra St. Brown continues to see heavy involvement in his team's passing game, recording nine catches for 97 yards on 13 targets in a Week 9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. St. Brown has now earned double-digit targets in three consecutive contests. Across eight games played in 2025, the 26-year-old has hauled in 59 catches for 635 yards and seven touchdowns on 74 targets. Even in a Lions offense that has other talented pass-catchers, St. Brown has seen 30 more targets than Detroit's second-highest target earner, tight end
Sam LaPorta. As long as he stays healthy, St. Brown remains a must-start fantasy wide receiver heading into Detroit's Week 10 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
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