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Vikings Have Discussed Keeping Kirk Cousins Beyond This Season
The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback Kirk Cousins discussed the possibility of him remaining with the team in 2027 prior to Tuesday's trade being finalized, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Vikings gave the Raiders a third-round pick in exchange for the opportunity to bring Cousins back to Minnesota as their starter. He's a free agent after this year, but unlike the last time he hit the open market, it sounds like the Vikings will try to bring him back. "Team brass placed a call to agent Mike McCartney, who has represented Cousins for his entire career," Rapoport wrote. "The message delivered in the short conversation was this: The Vikings would like for Cousins' return to Minnesota to be more than a one-year rental." Cousins should offer an immediate boost to the Vikings, who watched Kyler Murray (hamstring) suffer a multi-week injury and limped to the finish line of Monday Night Football in Week 9 with Carson Wentz as their starter. Cousins represents a healthy and productive alternative after racking up 2,340 passing yards, 22 total touchdowns, and eight turnovers across nine games with the Raiders this year. From a fantasy perspective, Cousins should maintain his fringe top-12 quarterback status while throwing to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison (thumb).
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Tyjae Spears Expected to Play vs. Jaguars in Week 10
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (knee) is expected to be active for Sunday's Week 10 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. He is officially listed as questionable, but he has been widely expected to play ever since the Titans released fellow running back Michael Carter on Saturday. If confirmed as active on Sunday, Spears will be making his grand return following a two-game absence. The 25-year-old has operated out of an undisputed backup role this season, mixing in frequently on passing downs. Through six games, he has a modest total of 66 rushing yards, 15 catches, 75 yards, zero touchdowns, and a lost fumble. Although he is a pass-catching specialist, Spears remains off the fantasy radar in most leagues as long as veteran starter Tony Pollard is healthy and productive.
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Jordan Addison a Game-Time Decision for Week 10
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (thumb) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Week 10 contest against the Green Bay Packers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Addison is listed as questionable after he was a late addition to the injury report on Friday. The 24-year-old has appeared in parts of seven games this season, producing a modest total of 17 catches, 277 yards, and one touchdown. Injuries and inconsistent quarterback play have limited his upside, but we are excited to see what he can do with Kirk Cousins taking over as his quarterback. The two overlapped for eight games in Minnesota back in 2023, which was Addison's rookie year. That season, he finished with 70 catches, 911 yards, and 10 touchdowns while ranking as the WR23 in PPR leagues. Managers would certainly love to see Cousins elevate Addison back to high-end WR3 or low-end WR2 status, but first, he'll need to shake this thumb injury and suit up. We'll get confirmation on his status when the Vikings release their list of inactive players at 11:30 a.m. EST on Sunday.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Denzel Boston Expected to Play vs. Houston in Week 10
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (toe) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 10 contest against the Houston Texans, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. He had been listed as questionable after missing two practices and upgrading to a limited participant on Friday. The 23-year-old rookie had cooled off for a little while, but he did have an impressive bounce-back performance (six catches for 98 yards) last week with Shedeur Sanders as his quarterback. Deshaun Watson returns to the starting quarterback role this week, and it remains to be seen whether Boston will be able to pick up where he left off. At the very least, he's still worth starting as a strong WR3/flex with high-end WR2 upside. After all, his involvement has never wavered, as he has logged 7+ targets in five of his last six games.
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Trent Williams (ankle) Questionable, Expected to Play vs. Cowboys
49ers LT Trent Williams, listed as questionable for today’s game vs. the Cowboys due to an ankle injury, is expected to play, per source. pic.twitter.com/0Yb0j9aTAQ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 15, 2026
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Garrett Wilson Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Play on Sunday
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson has cleared concussion protocol and will play in Sunday's Week 10 contest against the Buffalo Bills, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Wilson ultimately missed just one game with the concussion, and he now returns to action for a divisional contest at home. The 26-year-old managed to log limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a full practice Friday, so he should be fully up to speed with no limitations for this Sunday's contest. The 26-year-old is having a solid season as the overall WR16 in PPR scoring with 43 catches, 527 yards, and three touchdowns. He remains a strong fantasy football starter despite sharing some volume with Omar Cooper Jr. and Adonai Mitchell. Don't be surprised if Wilson sees more volume than usual this week; the spread of Buffalo -8.5 implies that the Jets will need to throw the ball a lot to stay in this game.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Amon-Ra St. Brown Officially Active for Week 10 Against the Patriots
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (rib) is officially active for Sunday's Week 10 contest against the New England Patriots in Germany. St. Brown had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity all week long. His presence on Sunday should come as no surprise, as this is not the first time he has played through a questionable designation this season. St. Brown is on track to deliver another top-eight fantasy season, ranking as the overall WR8 in PPR leagues with 61 catches, 657 yards, and five touchdowns so far. He continues to operate as Jared Goff's favorite target in the short and medium passing game, and he should have no problem producing against a Patriots defense that allowed Christian Watson and Matthew Golden to combine for 17 catches, 335 yards, and two touchdowns last weekend. St. Brown is firmly in the mid-range WR1 conversation for Week 10, and he should be started in all leagues.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
A.J. Brown Officially Active to Face the Lions in Germany
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (ankle, knee) is officially active for Sunday's Week 10 contest against the Detroit Lions in Germany. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity all week. Brown makes his return following a two-week absence. Ankle and knee injuries have limited him to just three games this year, and he hasn't been extremely productive during those contests. So far, he has caught just nine of 20 targets for 101 yards, and he's still looking for his first touchdown as a Patriot. Although Brown has failed to live up to the hype that came with his trade from Philadelphia to New England, he has an opportunity to turn things around in the second half of the season now that he's healthy. He should see a very healthy target share from Drake Maye today, so even though he does have a lower floor because of his production so far this year, he's talented enough to remain in the WR2 tier for fantasy football.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Rhamondre Stevenson Active for Week 10 Against the Lions
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) is officially active for Sunday's Week 10 contest against the Detroit Lions in Germany. Stevenson had been listed as questionable, and he'll end up playing despite being limited in each of his last two practices. The 28-year-old made a remarkably quick recovery after injuring his knee last Sunday. It was originally expected to be a multi-week injury, but instead, it didn't require him to miss a single game. With that being said, there has been no indication as to whether Stevenson is a full-go or if he'll be on a snap count against the Lions. He's still worth starting as a solid RB2 option, but the risk of a reduced workload does give him a somewhat lower floor this week. Stevenson being active certainly shakes up the fantasy dynamic of New England's backfield, as Corey Kiner, who was a top waiver wire pick-up this week, now drops to the RB4 range and is no longer a dependable fantasy starter in leagues with 14 or fewer teams.
Source: New England Patriots
Source: New England Patriots
Raiders Planned to Start Fernando Mendoza Within Weeks Before Trading Cousins
Sources: The #Raiders planned to start Fernando Mendoza within weeks, even without trading Kirk Cousins.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 15, 2026
My story on the Mendoza plan and how they got him ready: https://t.co/rT88HLWMhbhttps://t.co/rT88HLWMhb
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Gardner Minshew (elbow) to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Cardinals QB Gardner Minshew suffered a torn UCL and is expected to undergo season-ending surgery, according to sources. He still is working on the timing of when to have the surgery, but he planning to have it. https://t.co/AbWku7l4De
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 15, 2026
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Chiefs Consulted Baseball Doctors on Patrick Mahomes' Elbow Injury
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered an elbow injury while playing against the New York Jets in Week 9, and the team took a perhaps unconventional route to clear him for Week 10 action. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Chiefs consulted with doctors from the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers baseball organizations before clearing Mahomes to play this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. The doctors diagnosed Mahomes with a muscle strain and "a very small sprain of his UCL," according to Schefter, and he has been able to practice and play through the ailment. The reasoning behind the decision to consult baseball doctors for a second and third opinion makes plenty of sense, as elbow injuries (particularly pertaining to the UCL) are extremely common in baseball pitchers, so baseball doctors would know best about a diagnosis, treatment, and recovery timeline. In the end, Mahomes' elbow injury won't cost him a game, as he has been cleared to play Sunday. However, it remains to be seen if there is any lingering pain or discomfort that impacts his ability to lead the Chiefs on Sunday. Of course, Mahomes is a highly skilled and talented passer, so we'd feel good about starting him as a low-end QB1 even if he isn't quite back to 100% yet.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Mike Washington Jr. a Strong Bench Stash
Las Vegas Raiders running back Mike Washington Jr. is a firm hold in redraft formats for the time being, despite the changeover at quarterback. Washington's snap share has fluctuated throughout the season, but his rushing workload has remained relatively stable, with at least five carries in all but two appearances. Moreover, the 23-year-old's carry totals have been comparable to teammate Ashton Jeanty's since Week 6. In fact, Washington leads Jeanty in that category over that span, thanks in large part to a massive 25-carry workload in Week 8 on a 60% snap share - his highest mark of the season. Washington is unlikely to fully wrestle the Raiders' lead role away from Jeanty, who currently dominates the receiving work. However, Jeanty's inefficiencies between the tackles have opened the door for Washington to maintain a presence in the offense. A switch to first-year quarterback Fernando Mendoza adds another layer of uncertainty, but Washington also has inherent handcuff value if Jeanty misses time. The rookie isn't likely to make an impact in shallower formats just yet. Even so, he should be rostered in leagues of 12 or more teams, particularly as a precaution for Jeanty managers.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Bam Knight Boasts Intrigue as Late-Week Pickup
Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight, who has been cleared to return for this weekend's home outing with the Los Angeles Rams, is a decent waiver-wire add despite a tougher matchup. Knight looked to be gaining steam as the Cardinals' No. 1 option in their ground attack before leaving Week 8's game against the Cowboys with a concussion. Unfortunately, backfield mate Tyler Allgeier was impressive in Knight's stead in the win, though he came crashing back to Earth against the Seahawks the following week. While it murks things a bit, this backfield will be one to watch for the next month or so while rookie Jeremiyah Love (ankle) is shelved on IR. For now, Knight can be started in deeper formats or in dire straits while things shake out. Moreover, he's a decent speculative add if managers can spare a bench spot, as the team should lean more on the backfield with first-year signal-caller Carson Beck at the helm and a litany of wide receiver injuries.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Oronde Gadsden Too Risky to Trust in Week 10
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden is off the fantasy radar for Week 10's road matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. Gadsden came into the season as LA's third TE on the depth chart, behind teammates David Njoku (fibula) and Charlie Kolar. Even with immense talent, the Syracuse product couldn't string together productive performances, despite Njoku missing six games with a leg injury and Kolar missing two as well. Like much of the rest of the Chargers' attack, Gadsden has struggled to find consistency in 2026 - an unfortunate outcome for a team with superb potential. Alas, Njoku could return for this weekend's outing with Baltimore, further clouding the passing situation, as Gadsden and Kolar have mostly split duties since Week 5. For now, the second-year pro is a decent dynasty hold, but can be left on waiver wires in redraft leagues. Gadsden ranks as RotoBaller's PPR TE38 for Sunday night's clash.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
