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Rams Will "Explore All Avenues" to Improve WR Room
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay had previously ruled out a trade-deadline move or adding a new receiver but said on Monday that the Rams will "explore all avenues" as they try to figure out how to move forward after Puka Nacua's (knee, toe) injuries, according to Adam Grosbard of the Los Angeles Daily News. Nacua is likely to land on Injured Reserve, which will require him to miss at least four games, after spraining his MCL/PCL and suffering a turf-toe injury in Sunday's Week 9 win over the Washington Commanders. Veteran Davante Adams (hamstring) is also out for the foreseeable future, so the Rams are now without their two star pass-catchers as they head into a Week 10 matchup against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals. If the Rams cannot swing a trade for a receiver by Tuesday's Nov. 10 deadline, Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, and Jordan Whittington would be their top three receivers. Regardless of whether the Rams swing a trade for a new WR, tight ends Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson will also become much more valuable streaming options at TE in fantasy going forward with both Nacua and Adams sidelined.
Source: Los Angeles Daily News - Adam Grosbard
Source: Los Angeles Daily News - Adam Grosbard
Joshua Palmer Placed on Injured Reserve
The Buffalo Bills placed wide receiver Joshua Palmer (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Monday, according to Sal Capaccio of WGR 550. In a corresponding move, receiver Trent Sherfield Sr. was elevated to the active roster for the Monday night game against the Minnesota Vikings. Palmer played in only 12 games (eight starts) in 2025 in his first year with the Bills due to injuries and has had a tough time staying on the field again in 2026. The 27-year-old has played in six games so far this year and has been almost non-existent on offense, catching just four of his 12 targets for 117 yards, although he has found the end zone twice on his four catches. It was always going to be an uphill battle for Palmer to return to fantasy relevance in Buffalo this year after the Bills acquired DJ Moore in an offseason trade from the Chicago Bears. Palmer will not be eligible to return from IR until the Dec. 6 game on the road against the division-rival New England Patriots. In most single-year fantasy football leagues, Palmer should be on the waiver wire.
Source: WGR 550 - Sal Capaccio
Source: WGR 550 - Sal Capaccio
Tyler Goodson to Miss Multiple Weeks Due to Knee Injury
Dallas Cowboys backup running back Tyler Goodson (knee) "should miss multiple weeks" with a knee injury that he suffered in Sunday's Week 9 win over the Indianapolis Colts, head coach Brian Schottenheimer told The Dallas Morning News' Joseph Hoyt. At the very least, Goodson will miss the Week 10 game this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers and could also miss the Week 11 contest at home against the Tennessee Titans before the annual Thanksgiving Day game the following Thursday at home versus the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles. The 25-year-old has not really had any standalone fantasy value as the backup to starter Javonte Williams this year, but he did have a career-high 77 rushing yards on a season-high 12 carries behind Williams in Sunday's win in Indy to make him a valuable fantasy handcuff. With Goodson now out for a couple of weeks, the Cowboys could look to sign a free-agent RB, as they only have Israel Abanikanda and Jashaun Corbin at the position right now on their practice squad. If Goodson is forced to Injured Reserve, he would have to miss a minimum of four games.
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Joseph Hoyt
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Joseph Hoyt
Jake Ferguson Expected to Miss Multiple Weeks With Knee Injury
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (knee) "should miss multiple weeks," head coach Brian Schottenheimer told Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News. Ferguson initially suffered a stinger in the Week 9 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday before eventually being ruled out with a knee injury that will sideline him for the short term. The 27-year-old will at least miss the Week 10 game this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers and could also be sidelined in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans. The following week is a quick turnaround for the annual Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday, Nov. 26, against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles. If his knee injury lingers, Ferguson could be a candidate to land on Injured Reserve, which would require him to miss a minimum of four games. The former fourth-rounder is not a must-hold in shallow fantasy football leagues. Ferguson has four touchdown catches in nine games, but it has come with an underwhelming 19 receptions for 136 yards on 27 targets. In his absence, Brevyn Spann-Ford and Luke Schoonmaker (groin) will battle for more pass-game targets in Dallas.
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Joseph Hoyt
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Joseph Hoyt
Deebo Samuel "Hopeful" to Practice Wednesday, Mike Evans Remains Unlikely to Participate
#49ers DT C.J. West will open his practice window on Wednesday, according to Kyle Shanahan.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) November 9, 2026
Hope is to also have WR Deebo Samuel at practice on Wednesday. Unlikely for WR Mike Evans.
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Jordan Davis Acquired by the Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars have been busy making moves with the NFL trade deadline coming on Tuesday. In their latest move to bolster the interior of their defensive line, Jacksonville acquired defensive tackle Jordan Davis from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a package that includes a first-round pick, sources told NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Per ESPN, the Jags sent a 2027 first-rounder and a 2029 second-round pick for Davis after already acquiring safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints on Monday. The 26-year-old Davis is under contract through the 2029 season after signing a three-year, $78 million contract extension earlier this year that included $64.4 million guaranteed. He is one of the best young interior pass-rushers in the league after posting career highs in sacks (4.5), tackles for loss (nine), QB hits (six), tackles (72), and passes defended (six) last year. Davis has not been as strong in 2026, but he will definitely be a boost for a Jaguars team that has a three-game lead in the AFC South going into a Week 10 divisional tilt against the Tennessee Titans.
Source: Jordan Schultz
Source: Jordan Schultz
Puka Nacua Likely Going on Injured Reserve with Knee, Toe Injuries
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that star wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee, toe) suffered an MCL/PCL sprain in his knee and turf toe in Sunday's Week 9 win over the Washington Commanders and is likely to go on Injured Reserve, according to Stu Jackson of the team's official website. This would be a massive blow for a Rams offense that is already missing veteran wideout Davante Adams (hamstring) and second-year tight end Terrance Ferguson (ankle). Without Nacua and Adams for the foreseeable future, L.A. will roll into a Week 10 divisional clash against the Arizona Cardinals with Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, and Jordan Whittington as their top three wideouts. Tight ends Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson might be their top pass-catchers going forward, although the Rams could swing a trade by Tuesday's deadline to give them some help as they wait for both Nacua and Adams to return. The 25-year-old Nacua has been an elite WR1 for fantasy managers up until his injuries on Sunday, catching 70 of his 93 targets for 715 yards and four touchdowns, but managers will now have to get creative for at least the next four games.
Source: TheRams.com - Stu Jackson
Source: TheRams.com - Stu Jackson
49ers Expect More Resolution in Brandon Aiyuk Situation This Week
John Lynch said last week on KNBR that there should be enough resolution in this Brandon Aiyuk saga to discuss the process of reinstatement, etc in more detail this week. So maybe we indeed will finally be getting some closure soon.
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) November 9, 2026
Since Aiyuk applied for reinstatement before…
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Gardner Minshew II Undergoing Tests on Elbow/Arm
The Arizona Cardinals are doing tests on quarterback Gardner Minshew II (elbow, arm) on his right elbow/arm after he took a blow at the end of the first half in Sunday's Week 9 loss to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks, according to Darren Urban of the team's official website. The NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that there is a chance that Minshew will miss Sunday's Week 10 contest against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, according to head coach Mike LaFleur. With Jacoby Brissett now in Baltimore, rookie QB Carson Beck would be next in line to start if Minshew is not cleared to play this weekend. The 30-year-old Minshew predictably fell flat on Sunday on the road in a hostile environment against one of the best defenses in the NFL, throwing for 166 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions on 21-for-30 passing. He will be a desperation option in two-QB superflex leagues again in Week 10 if he plays in another tough matchup against a Rams defense that now has All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett back. Lowering Minshew's fantasy value even further is the news that top receiver Michael Wilson is out for the year with a neck injury.
Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
Brandon Aiyuk Reinstated From Reserve/Left Squad
The NFL has reinstated San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk from the Reserve/Left Squad list, per Tom Pelissero of The Ringer. Pelissero also reports that the league has granted San Francisco a two-week roster exemption, giving the team a brief window to make a roster move. Aiyuk has not appeared in an NFL game since tearing his ACL midway through the 2024 season. While he is apparently healthy and looking to get back into the league, it seems unlikely that he'll be welcomed back in San Francisco after essentially abandoning the team for the 2025 campaign. Aiyuk was a very productive player in his last fully healthy season in 2023, recording 75 catches for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns on 105 targets across 16 games. Aiyuk could be worth stashing in deeper fantasy leagues just in case he winds up in a new situation and gets back on the field for the second half of the 2026 season.
Source: The Ringer - Tom Pelissero
Source: The Ringer - Tom Pelissero
Odell Beckham Jr. Signed to Vikings Active Roster Ahead of MNF
The Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their active roster ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. After opening the 2026 season with the New York Giants, Beckham Jr. has spent most of the year on the Vikings' practice squad but has yet to see game action. The 34-year-old played in three games with the Giants to start the year, but saw just one target and did not record a reception. With Vikings wideout Jauan Jennings (calf) out against Buffalo, Beckham Jr. could be Minnesota's WR3 behind star wideouts Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. It's been a while since Beckham Jr. held any fantasy relevance, as he was out of the NFL in 2025 and recorded just nine catches across nine games with the Miami Dolphins in 2024. Still, he could be worth adding in deeper fantasy leagues if he plays well against the Bills on Monday night.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Michael Wilson Out for Season with Neck Injury
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (neck) is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season with a neck injury, per Darren Urban of azcardinals.com. While the exact nature of Wilson's injury is not yet clear, it's apparently a serious enough issue that it will sideline him for an extended period of time. The 26-year-old has been Arizona's WR1 in 2026, recording 51 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns on 88 targets across nine games. While the Cardinals still have star tight end Trey McBride as the top option in their passing game, the team's wide receiver room is now in dire straits. With Wilson and veteran wideout Kendrick Bourne (ankle) out, Arizona's wide receiver depth chart is currently topped by the uninspiring trio of Devin Duvernay, Simi Fehoko, and Reggie Virgil. Virgil was the most productive of the three in the Cardinals' Week 9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, recording one catch for 25 yards on four targets.
Source: azcardinals.com - Darren Urban
Source: azcardinals.com - Darren Urban
Ja'Kobi Lane a Deep-League Stash Candidate Following QB Change
Across five games in 2026, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane has recorded nine catches for 89 yards on 14 targets. Like the rest of the Ravens offense, Lane had a miserable day in Baltimore's Week 9 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, going without a target or a reception. However, the Ravens should get better quarterback play going forward after trading for veteran signal-caller Jacoby Brissett. While Brissett can't replace the injured Lamar Jackson (thumb), his presence may lead to Baltimore becoming a more pass-heavy team. Across 20 starts over the last two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, Brissett has averaged 39.5 pass attempts per game. If Brissett continues his high-volume passing in Baltimore, Lane could be the beneficiary. In deeper fantasy leagues, Lane could be worth stashing off the waiver wire ahead of Baltimore's Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Packers Not Ruling out Placing Josh Jacobs on Injured Reserve
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur did not rule out the possibility of the team placing running back Josh Jacobs (finger) on Injured Reserve when asked on Monday, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Jacobs suffered a finger injury during Green Bay's Week 9 win over the New England Patriots that will require surgery and could lead to him being sidelined for an extended stretch. The 28-year-old missed the first six weeks of the 2026 season while on the NFL's Commissioner's Exempt List, but he's functioned as Green Bay's workhorse back since returning in Week 7. After Jacobs got hurt against New England, Packers back Kaleb Johnson took over and recorded 14 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown. With Jacobs sidelined, Johnson could be a top waiver wire target for fantasy managers heading into Green Bay's Week 10 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
Source: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
Source: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
Konata Mumpfield a Top Waiver-Wire Option Amid WR Injuries in L.A.
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.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
