November 12, 2025
Detroit Lions tight end
Sam LaPorta (back) was a non-participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday due to a back injury, according to the team's website. LaPorta has two more chances to return to practice this week, but the 24-year-old's status definitely bears watching as the team prepares for a Sunday night showdown in Week 11 versus the Philadelphia Eagles. If LaPorta's injury is serious enough to keep him from playing this weekend,
Brock Wright would get added opportunities in Detroit's high-scoring offense. However, fantasy managers would still have better streaming options at the TE position this week. If LaPorta cannot play, targets in the Lions' offense would probably be distributed more among running back
Jahmyr Gibbs and receivers
Amon-Ra St. Brown and
Jameson Williams. LaPorta has a nice 40-489-3 line on 49 targets through 10 weeks and is a must-start in fantasy when he's active.
--Keith HernandezSource: DetroitLions.com
November 12, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Drake London (illness) did not practice on Wednesday due to an illness, according to Tori McElhaney of AtlantaFalcons.com. London should be feeling better later in the week and should be fine to take the field this Sunday for a divisional contest against the visiting Carolina Panthers, where he'll be a must-start in fantasy football. The 24-year-old got off to a slow start in 2025 in quarterback
Michael Penix Jr.'s first full season as the starter, but he has come on strong late, scoring four touchdowns in his last five games. In the first meeting with Carolina in a 30-0 loss on Sept. 21, London caught five of his eight targets for 55 yards and no touchdowns. Atlanta is looking to put a halt to their three-game losing streak, and London should be heavily involved in that effort this weekend. Look for him to return to practice on Thursday or Friday.
--Keith HernandezSource: AtlantaFalcons.com - Tori McElhaney
November 12, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Ricky Pearsall (knee) returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering a sprained PCL in his knee in Week 4. Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports that Pearsall was slated to be limited in his first practice back. It gives Pearsall a chance to return this weekend for a divisional game against the Arizona Cardinals, but the 25-year-old former first-rounder will probably need to upgrade to a full practice on Thursday or Friday to have a legitimate shot at returning on Sunday. Given his long layoff, fantasy managers should expect Pearsall to be eased back into the offense as well, which means he'll be a pretty risky fantasy play whenever he does return. In addition to Pearsall nearing his return, the Niners could have quarterback
Brock Purdy (toe) back for the first time since Week 4. When Pearsall returns, he could be the No. 4 aerial target behind running back
Christian McCaffrey, receiver
Jauan Jennings, and tight end
George Kittle.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Nick Wagoner
November 12, 2025
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings quarterback
J.J. McCarthy (hand) was officially limited in practice on Wednesday, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. McCarthy had some swelling in his right throwing hand after hitting it on a helmet during Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. While the second-year signal-caller may be a bit limited in practice this week as a result, he's fully expected to play this Sunday against the Chicago Bears in Week 11. The 22-year-old former first-rounder finished 20-for-42 passing for a career-high 248 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions in the Week 10 loss to the Ravens. McCarthy started strong but struggled to put drives together after the first quarter. He has shown upside in his first four NFL games in 2025 after missing all of 2024 with a knee injury. However, fantasy managers hoping for more for the rest of this year must be willing to live with the ups and downs as he continues to develop.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Alec Lewis
November 12, 2025
Denver Broncos running back
J.K. Dobbins (foot) is not practicing on Wednesday, according to 9 News' Mike Klis. When asked if the team is still deciding whether Dobbins will go on Injured Reserve, head coach Sean Payton said, "Nothing has been decided yet. At some point, there will be more clarity." Dobbins injured his foot late in last Thursday's 10-7 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. If he goes on IR, he would be forced to miss at least four games, which obviously would be a significant domino in Denver's backfield. At the very least, the 30-year-old is unlikely to play in a huge divisional clash this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, lining up rookie second-rounder
RJ Harvey for clear lead-back duties for the first time in his NFL career. In his first year in Denver, Dobbins has been solid for the Broncos, gaining 772 yards on the ground and scoring four times on 153 rushing attempts. An extended absence from Dobbins would be a significant blow to an already struggling Broncos offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: 9 News - Mike Klis
November 12, 2025
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that rookie second-round running back
RJ Harvey will "have a bigger role this week," according to Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. "He'll have more opportunities in this game. He's built to last, and that's important," McVay added. Lead back
J.K. Dobbins suffered a foot injury late in last Thursday's 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Broncos are considering placing him on Injured Reserve, which would sideline him for at least four games. Denver doesn't have a great matchup against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs, who are coming off their bye, this Sunday, but Harvey's increased volume alone will give him RB2 upside in fantasy football in Week 11. With Dobbins likely out this weekend,
Tyler Badie should jump up into the RB2 role, with
Jaleel McLaughlin probably being active as the No. 3.
--Keith HernandezSource: DNVR Sports - Zac Stevens
November 12, 2025
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver
Davante Adams (oblique) will not practice on Wednesday, but he's expected to be "ready to play" on Sunday against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks in Week 11, according to Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. Adams sustained an oblique injury in Sunday's victory over the San Francisco 49ers, but it's clearly not a major injury for the 32-year-old pass-catcher, so he should be available for fantasy managers this weekend in a very important divisional matchup. Adams didn't return to the Week 10 game, but McVay said the veteran wideout could have made it back if it had been a close game. Teammate
Puka Nacua continues to be a target hog in this offense, but there has been enough to go around for Adams, too, and the six-time Pro Bowler has found the end zone a league-high nine times in nine games. Start Adams in all leagues if he's ready to go by Sunday, despite the tough matchup.
--Keith HernandezSource: Los Angeles Times - Gary Klein
November 12, 2025
The New York Giants placed kicker
Graham Gano (neck) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday due to the neck injury that he's been dealing with, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's the second time that Gano has been on IR this year, so his season will come to an end after only five games played in 2025. The 38-year-old veteran kicker went 9-for-10 on his field-goal attempts (he made his only 50-yard attempt) and 9-for-9 on extra points. The G-Men explored using
Jude McAtamney for a short bit with Gano injured this year, but that didn't work out, and they are set to continue with former Falcons kicker
Younghoe Koo in their Week 11 contest this Sunday against the visiting Green Bay Packers. In last week's loss to the Bears, Koo made both of his field goals and both of his extra points. He shouldn't be on the streaming radar in fantasy this week, though, with quarterback
Jameis Winston taking over for the injured
Jaxson Dart (concussion).
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
November 12, 2025
The New England Patriots have ruled out wide receiver
Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) for the Thursday night game against the division-rival New York Jets, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Boutte will miss a second straight game this week after injuring his hamstring in the Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The 23-year-old's next chance to return to action will come in Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals. With Boutte sidelined again,
Stefon Diggs,
Mack Hollins, and
DeMario Douglas should be New England's top receivers in a plus matchup against the two-win Jets, although rookie
Kyle Williams, who had a 72-yard touchdown on Sunday, will also be more involved. Diggs has been super efficient and has had a nose for the end zone in his first year with the Pats, but Hollins should also be considered as a sneaky flex option on a short week with Boutte sidelined.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
November 12, 2025
New England Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday night against the New York Jets, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Stevenson will miss his third consecutive game due to the toe injury suffered in Week 8 against the Browns, setting up rookie
TreVeyon Henderson for another workhorse role in Week 11. Henderson finally broke out in Week 10 at Tampa Bay, handling 14 carries for 147 yards and breaking off two long touchdowns. ESPN's Dan Graziano suspects that Stevenson will reclaim his role as the Patriots' primary runner between the tackles when he is healthy enough to return, which could come in Week 12. Henderson should be fired up as a borderline RB1 for Thursday night, with
Terrell Jennings (knee) questionable as well.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Tom Pelissero
November 12, 2025
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback
Brock Purdy (toe) will have an "aggressive practice" on Wednesday with the goal of starting on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, according to David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard. Purdy hasn't played in a game since aggravating his turf-toe injury during a Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 25-year-old has been a limited participant in practice recently, but he looks to be on track to make his return in Week 11 if all goes according to plan. Star running back
Christian McCaffrey said Wednesday that "he looks like Brock," and noted that Purdy is running and throwing well at practice. Purdy's status will be closely monitored this week, and if he can return, he will rank as a low-end QB1 on Sunday against the Cardinals.
UPDATE: Purdy was on track to be limited on Wednesday.--Kyle McCarthySource: David Lombardi
November 12, 2025
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Wednesday that the plan will be to ease rookie wide receiver
Matthew Golden (shoulder) back into practice this week and "see where he's at." Golden missed the first game of his career in Week 10 against the Eagles after injuring his shoulder in Week 9 against the Panthers. The rookie wideout was limited in practice to open last week on Thursday before being downgraded to DNP on Friday and Saturday. Green Bay only held a walkthrough practice on Wednesday, so more will be known about Golden's status on Thursday. It's been an underwhelming season so far for the Packers' first-round pick, recording 23 receptions for 262 yards on 29 targets in eight games. Golden will look to only miss one game and get back on the field for Week 11 against the New York Giants.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Weston Hodkiewicz
November 12, 2025
Chicago Bears running back
D'Andre Swift (hip) was a limited participant in practice to open the week on Wednesday. Swift returned in Week 10 after missing one game due to a groin injury, and handled his normal workload with 13 carries for 80 yards with five catches (eight targets) for 18 yards. There was plenty of talk about how head coach Ben Johnson would distribute the running back touches after rookie
Kyle Monangai broke out for 198 total yards in Week 9, but it was still clearly Swift's backfield. Swift played 60.9% of the snaps with 18 touches, compared to Monangai at a 39.1% snap share with seven touches, though he did score a touchdown on a goal-line carry. The rookie should continue to have a role, but Swift will stay as the preferred back to have in fantasy, and will rank as a solid RB2 for Week 11 against the Vikings, assuming he is good to go.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Chicago Bears
November 12, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze (ankle) was absent from Wednesday's practice session. Odunze has routinely opened the week with missed practices as the Bears manage his workload and practice reps. The second-year wideout bounced back in Week 10 against the Giants with one of his best games of the season despite weather conditions, catching six of 10 targets for 86 yards and a touchdown. It was positive to see Odunze get back to his productive ways after posting the first catchless game of his career in Week 9 against the Bengals. Odunze's status will be monitored as the week goes along, but he should be good to go for Week 11 against the Vikings.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Chicago Bears
November 12, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
D.J. Moore (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session. Moore left the game early on Sunday due to the injury, but was able to return later. The 28-year-old was coming off his best game of the season in Week 9 against the Bengals, catching four of six targets for 72 yards with a 17-yard rushing touchdown and throwing a two-yard touchdown, but did not record a catch on four targets in Chicago's Week 10 win over the Giants. It's just the second game of Moore's career in which he failed to record a reception when drawing at least one target. Moore has been on the injury report for the past few weeks, managing groin and hip injuries, and has typically sat out of practice to open the week. His status will continue to be monitored throughout the week.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Chicago Bears
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