November 3, 2025
The Arizona Cardinals announced on Monday that they elevated running back Michael Cater to the active 53-man roster from their practice squad for the Week 9 game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Cardinals cut Carter from the active roster early last week as a procedural move before quickly adding him back to their practice squad. The Cardinals are expected to "start"
Bam Knight on Monday against Dallas, but head coach Jonathan Gannon said the team is going to ride the hot hand in the backfield after that.
Emari Demercado is back from an ankle injury that knocked him out before the team's Week 8 bye, but the majority of backfield looks on Monday night should go to Knight and Carter. The 26-year-old will have a good matchup against the Cowboys, but he's averaging only 2.8 yards per carry in four games in 2025 and won't be a recommended DFS option.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Cardinals
November 3, 2025
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur called rookie first-round wide receiver
Matthew Golden (shoulder) day-to-day on Monday after he suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. It's not a long-term injury for Golden, but how much he's able to do at practice this week will determine whether he's able to suit up in Week 10 on Monday Night Football in a showdown against the defending-champion Philadelphia Eagles. The 22-year-old pass-catcher caught two of his three targets for only nine yards on Sunday before getting injured, so he was a bust for any fantasy managers who started him in Week 9. There have been glimpses of the star potential that Golden has in 2025, but he hasn't been able to put it all together yet. The good news is that he should have a bigger role going forward with tight end
Tucker Kraft (knee) now done for the year due to a torn ACL.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
November 3, 2025
The Washington Commanders aren't expecting wide receiver
Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) to play in the Week 10 contest against the Detroit Lions, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. "I don't foresee (Terry McLaurin) making it for this weekend. Knowing it's game-game-bye, that has an effect. But I don't have a timetable today," head coach Dan Quinn said. McLaurin suffered a quad injury in Week 4 and missed four games. When he returned in Week 8, the 30-year-old veteran aggravated the injury, and now he appears set to miss a second straight game this coming Sunday. The Commanders have their bye in Week 12, so it's entirely possible that we don't see McLaurin again until Week 13 on Sunday Night Football against the Denver Broncos. In addition to McLaurin's injury, Washington may have lost quarterback
Jayden Daniels on Sunday night to a dislocated left elbow. McLaurin's 2025 season so far has been a bust due to injuries, and he has only one touchdown on 13 receptions for 203 yards in four games.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Washington Post - Nicki Jhabvala
November 3, 2025
The Washington Commanders still don't have a clear timetable for when quarterback
Jayden Daniels (elbow) might return after he suffered a dislocated left elbow in Sunday night's loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9, and head coach Dan Quinn said the team is still collecting information. "It will knock him out for a while for sure," Quinn said. The Commanders should have another update on the second-year signal caller by Wednesday or Thursday. Although nothing is official yet, the 24-year-old is expected to land on Injured Reserve, which would knock him out for at least four games. The good news, though, is that the injury is to Daniels' non-throwing arm, and X-rays ruled out any fractures. Still, it wouldn't be a surprise if we didn't see Daniels again in 2025. In the meantime, veteran
Marcus Mariota will return to a starting role in an offense that is expected to be without top receiver
Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) again in Week 10 versus the Detroit Lions.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Washington Post - Nicki Jhabvala
November 3, 2025
The Athletic's Daniel Popper reports that the Los Angeles Chargers announced on Monday that left tackle Joe Alt (ankle) will have season-ending right-ankle surgery after suffering another high-ankle sprain on Sunday in the Week 9 win over the Tennessee Titans. Alt had to be carted off the field in Tennessee in the second quarter and will not play again this year. The 22-year-old initially injured the ankle in the Week 4 loss to the New York Giants, but the former fifth overall pick was able to return to action in the Week 8 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football. It's a big blow to L.A.'s offensive line and for the protection of quarterback
Justin Herbert the rest of the way. Herbert was running for his life when Alt missed Weeks 5-7, so this could be really bad news for the Bolts' offense. Jamaree Salyer should take over at left tackle going forward.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
November 3, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end
Oronde Gadsden continues to impress, leading the team in receiving yards (68) and tying for second in targets (five) during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. He's quickly becoming one of Herbert's most trusted weapons, especially when the pocket collapses. Up next is a Pittsburgh Steelers defense that has been one of the league's weakest against tight ends, allowing the sixth-most yards and tying for the second-most touchdowns to the position. They did, however, hold Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end
Tyler Warren to only 26 receiving yards on Sunday. With
Justin Herbert likely forced into short, quick throws behind a depleted offensive line, Gadsden could thrive once again. He's shaping up as a mid-range TE1 with legit upside heading into Week 10.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
November 3, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Monday that he doesn't think the team will open the 21-day practice window for rookie first-round running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) until after their Week 12 bye, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. The 22-year-old rookie is eligible to return to practice this week as the club prepares to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football, but Hampton will not be on the practice field and isn't going to be eligible to return to action until Week 13 against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 30. Fantasy managers must continue to be patient and keep Hampton stashed, as he should take over RB1 duties in the backfield again when he's healthy. In the meantime,
Kimani Vidal will continue to see most of the backfield touches for the Bolts, making him at least an RB3/flex option until Hampton is cleared to return from Injured Reserve.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Kris Rhim
November 3, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Keenan Allen was quiet in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Tennessee Titans, catching just two passes for 41 yards on five targets. His snap share has decreased for a second straight week as fellow wideout
Ladd McConkey and rookie tight end
Oronde Gadsden are seeing more opportunities. Still, Allen remains
Justin Herbert's most trusted chain-mover. He might rebound next Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers, especially if Herbert relies on quicker throws behind a battered offensive line. The Steelers' pass rush is improving, and Allen's reliability on short routes could keep him as a stable PPR option despite the reduced volume. Consider him a low-end WR3 with a consistent floor heading into Week 10.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
November 3, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Kimani Vidal followed a standout Week 8 performance with a dud, gaining only 30 yards on 12 carries in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. He averaged just 2.5 yards per carry and was outperformed by both
Justin Herbert (57 rushing yards) and
Jaret Patterson (44 yards), who was elevated from the practice squad again. It's been a rollercoaster for Vidal, who alternates between breakout games and quiet ones. With
Hassan Haskins (hamstring) and
Omarion Hampton (ankle) both on IR until at least after the Week 12 bye, Vidal will continue to handle lead duties out of necessity. Next Sunday night, the Chargers face a Pittsburgh Steelers' defense that just shut down the league's top running back,
Jonathan Taylor, so expectations should remain modest. With so many injuries and inconsistencies, it will be interesting to see if the Bolts' front office makes any trades to strengthen the running back position by the trade deadline tomorrow. For now, Vidal remains an RB3/FLEX option who relies on game script and red-zone opportunities.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
November 3, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston bounced back on Sunday in the team's 27-20 win over the Tennessee Titans, catching four passes for 53 yards and a touchdown, his sixth of the season. After not being targeted last week, Johnston was quickly integrated into the game plan and made the most of his opportunities. However, the Chargers' offensive line remains a major concern after losing Joe Alt (ankle) for the season and surrendering six sacks to a short-handed Titans defense. Next week, the Bolts face a Pittsburgh Steelers defense that has been vulnerable all season but recently held the red-hot Indianapolis Colts in check. Johnston remains a volatile WR3 with touchdown upside if Herbert can avoid pressure and connect with him downfield.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
November 3, 2025
Chicago Bears standout edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9 and is now out for the season, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's a pretty big loss for the Bears' defense going into the second half of the 2025 season. The 26-year-old defensive end's first season in the Windy City will be cut short by injury. Odeyingbo racked up 21 tackles (nine solo), one sack, four QB hits, and a pass breakup in his eight games before suffering a torn Achilles on Sunday. The former second-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 2021 out of Vanderbilt came to Chicago this year after recording 16.5 sacks, 21 tackles for loss, and 46 QB hits in his first four NFL seasons with the Colts.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
November 3, 2025
Testing on Monday revealed that San Francisco 49ers rookie first-rounder Mykel Williams (knee) suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's Week 9 win over the New York Giants, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The Niners feared on Sunday that Williams had torn his ACL, and their fears were realized on Monday. It's yet another devastating injury for a banged-up 49ers defense that also lost star pass-rusher Nick Bosa (knee) to a torn ACL earlier this year. The 21-year-old Williams was the 11th overall pick in April's draft. His first year in the NFL will come to an early end. He compiled 20 tackles (11 solo), one sack, four tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery in his first nine starts. Sam Okuayinonu will take on a bigger role as a pass-rusher for the Niners moving forward, but don't be surprised if the team looks to the trade market before Tuesday's deadline for defensive-line reinforcements.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
November 3, 2025
It's been confirmed that Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore (knee) suffered a torn ACL in Sunday night's loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and he'll miss the rest of the season, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. It was a rough blowout loss to Seattle in Week 9, but the Commanders were also decimated by injuries. In addition to Lattimore, quarterback
Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow, and receiver
Luke McCaffrey broke his collarbone. Lattimore, a four-time Pro Bowler, will head to Injured Reserve after totaling 27 tackles (16 solo), an interception, seven pass breakups, and a fumble recovery in nine games for Washington this year. It's yet another blow to an already weak Commanders defense that has become the target for fantasy streamers.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
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
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