Quentin Johnston Leads Team in Targets Sunday Night
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston led the team with 10 targets on Sunday night, catching five passes for 42 yards in the 25-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although his stat line wasn't eye-popping, the volume is encouraging. His longest catch was only 15 yards, as a heavily pressured Justin Herbert mainly relied on quick throws behind a battered offensive line all night. In Week 11, Johnston faces a favorable matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, who have allowed the ninth-most passing yards and the fourth-most receiving touchdowns this season. They have also given up 31 receptions of 20 yards or more, which could benefit Johnston. With rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden (quad) day-to-day, Johnston could see more red-zone and deep-shot targets. He remains a boom-or-bust WR3/FLEX option with upside in this matchup.
Source: NFL
Source: NFL
Isiah Pacheco May Not be Ready to Return in Week 11
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid "nudged" that running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) may take more time and might not be ready to return coming out of the bye to face the division-rival Denver Broncos in Week 11, according to Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride. Pacheco sat out of the Week 9 loss to the Buffalo Bills, but at the time, he was expected to be ready to go coming out of the Chiefs' Week 10 bye. The 26-year-old isn't dealing with a serious injury, but KC might just want to play it safe to ensure that they'll have Pacheco at full speed for the final stretch of the regular season. If Pacheco misses a second straight game, veteran Kareem Hunt should once again handle the bulk of the backfield work, with rookie Brashard Smith and Clyde Edwards-Helaire battling for change-of-pace snaps. After playing in only seven regular-season games in 2024 due to injury, Pacheco has disappointed again in 2025, rushing for 329 yards and only one touchdown on 78 carries through eight starts.
Source: Arrowhead Pride - Pete Sweeney
Source: Arrowhead Pride - Pete Sweeney
Dan Quinn to Take Over Defensive Coordinator Duties
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday that he will take over as the team's defensive coordinator, starting in Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins in Madrid, Spain, according to JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington. Quinn said that defensive coordinator Joe Whitt "took the news like a pro." The Commanders will make the move after surrendering 44 points to the Detroit Lions in the Week 10 blowout loss. Washington has now lost five straight games, with the last four of them coming by a margin of 20-plus points. Through 10 weeks in 2025, the Commanders defense just hasn't been able to slow anybody down, allowing 28 points per game, the fourth-most in the NFL. Injuries haven't been kind to that side of the ball, either.
Source: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay
Source: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay
Harrison Mevis to Kick Again for Rams in Week 11
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that rookie Harrison Mevis will be the team's kicker again for a Week 11 divisional showdown against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. The Rams made the switch to Mevis over the struggling Joshua Karty in their Week 10 win over the San Francisco 49ers. The 23-year-old wasn't tested with any field-goal tries on Sunday, but he did make all six of his extra-point opportunities for the Rams. Karty remains on the team's 53-man roster, so Mevis will need to perform to stick around. Mevis lacks experience, but he could quickly become a fantasy consideration at the kicking position if he's successful in one of the best offenses in football.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Gary Klein
Source: Los Angeles Times - Gary Klein
Dalton Kincaid Labeled Week-to-Week With Hamstring Injury
Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) is considered week-to-week with the hamstring injury that he suffered in Sunday's upset loss to the Miami Dolphins, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Kincaid has been one of the team's top targets this year, catching 29 passes for 448 yards and a team-high four touchdowns, so losing him for any amount of time would be bad news for the slumping Bills. Before getting hurt in Week 10, the 26-year-old caught two of his three targets for 37 yards. Fellow TE Dawson Knox caught three of his four targets for a season-high 37 yards against Miami with Kincaid injured, and he'll be in play as a touchdown-dependent TE2 streamer in Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if Kincaid is unable to play. Fantasy managers should consider Kincaid a highly volatile option for Week 11. Check back later this week to see if he's able to practice.
Source: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
Source: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
Oronde Gadsden Diagnosed With Bruised Quad, Considered "Day-to-Day"
Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden (quadriceps) is considered "day-to-day" after an MRI exam on Monday revealed a quad bruise, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Gadsden injured his quad in the third quarter of Sunday night's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and never returned with the game already well in hand. The 22-year-old's injury doesn't sound very serious, but fantasy managers will need to keep a close eye on his practice status heading into Sunday's Week 11 tilt on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars. If Gadsden isn't cleared to play this weekend, both Will Dissly, who was a healthy scratch on Sunday night, and Tyler Conklin would see additional opportunities in the passing game. Gadsden has quickly emerged in his first NFL season and has been on the low-end TE1 radar in fantasy football, catching 35 passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns in his first eight games.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Rashod Bateman Dealing With a Sprained Ankle
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle), who was wearing a walking boot after Sunday's win over the Minnesota Vikings, is dealing with a sprained ankle, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. "I think he's going to be OK," head coach John Harbaugh said. "We'll see how serious it is going forward." It's unclear if Bateman's ankle injury will prevent him from playing in Week 11 against the division-rival Cleveland Browns this Sunday, but we should know more once Baltimore resumes practicing on Wednesday. If the 25-year-old cannot suit up in Week 11, both DeAndre Hopkins and Tylan Wallace would take on larger roles in the passing game behind Zay Flowers, as would tight end Isaiah Likely. Bateman continues to offer a low ceiling and floor for fantasy managers as more of a WR4/5 every week, as he has only 16 catches on 31 targets for 194 yards and two touchdowns through nine games.
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Jayden Daniels Won't Travel to Madrid in Week 11
NBC Sports' JP Finaly reports that Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow) will not travel with the team to Madrid to take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 11 this Sunday. Although Daniels' left-elbow dislocation isn't as serious as initially feared, he will miss a second straight game this weekend and will be re-evaluated after the team's Week 12 bye. The 24-year-old has not been placed on Injured Reserve, but the Commanders are still trying to determine if the second-year signal-caller will be able to play again this year after injuring his elbow in the Week 9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The good news is that Daniels won't need surgery, and he didn't suffer any ligament damage to his non-throwing arm. Fantasy managers should consider him a long shot to make his return in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos, and Daniels' availability the rest of the way could be determined by the team's standings in the NFC.
Source: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay
Source: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay
Terry McLaurin Won't Play in Week 11
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) will not play against the Miami Dolphins in Madrid in Week 11, according to JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington. McLaurin missed four games earlier this season with a quad injury suffered in Week 4 and then aggravated the injury in Week 8. The 30-year-old has not practiced or played since the aggravation, and now he'll miss a third straight game in Week 11. Washington has its bye in Week 12, so the earliest we'll see McLaurin again will be for a Sunday night contest in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos. The former third-round pick has been a fantasy bust in 2025 after going over 1,000 receiving yards for the fifth straight season in 2024. Through only four games played this year, he has a 13-203-1 line. With McLaurin out another week and Luke McCaffrey (collarbone) also sidelined, Deebo Samuel Sr., rookie Jaylin Lane, and former first-rounder Treylon Burks will be the Commanders' top three wideouts.
Source: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay
Source: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay
Brian Robinson Jr. Remains a High-Value Stash
San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. saw a limited workload in Sunday's matchup against the Rams, but was highly efficient in the loss. On the field for only 14 offensive snaps, Robinson took eight carries for 41 yards and a touchdown. Over the past two weeks, he has turned 13 carries into 94 yards and two scores. While not seeing nearly enough usage to be a reliable fantasy asset, Robinson remains one of the most important insurance backs in the league. Should Christian McCaffrey miss time or cede any work down the stretch, Robinson has proven more than capable in Kyle Shanahan's running back-friendly offense. Robinson should be rostered in all leagues for the league-winning upside he represents, but he's also proven that he has just enough standalone value to be plugged into the flex in a pinch.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Browns Non-Commital on Deshaun Watson's Status
When asked on Monday if Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) would have his 21-day practice window opened this week, head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters, "I'm not sure if that's what we're doing." Recent reports have indicated that Watson's recovery from a torn Achilles suffered in Week 7 of 2024 has been going well, even after an additional surgery in January. Rookie Dillon Gabriel has started the last five games for the Browns, going 1-4 in that stretch, while throwing six touchdown passes to two interceptions. Fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders was the team's QB2 on Sunday after missing time with back tightness. Regardless of who is under center in Cleveland, the team's pass catchers face a muddled competition for below-average targets and will likely not be a part of many fantasy playoff rosters.
Source: Daniel Oyefusi
Source: Daniel Oyefusi
Theo Johnson Continues to Stack Productive Weeks
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson caught a season-high seven passes for 75 yards in Sunday's Week 10 loss to the Bears. Since Jaxson Dart took over as the Giants' starting quarterback in Week 4, Johnson has been on a 17-game pace of 66 catches for 644 yards and 12 touchdowns, putting him squarely in the every-week starter conversation. Unfortunately, Dart left Sunday's game with a concussion and will now need to clear protocol before retaking the field, but the Giants boast one of the most tight-end-friendly schedules down the stretch, with fantasy playoff matchups against both the Commanders and Vikings. While the Giants organization faces turmoil in a week that saw head coach Brian Daboll fired, the connection between Dart and Johnson seems legitimate. As long as the rookie signal-caller doesn't face a prolonged absence, Johnson is a valuable streaming option that should be available on most waiver wires.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Emari Demercado Gets by on Big Plays
Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado had only seven total touches in Sunday's blowout loss to the Seahawks. Still, he was able to salvage a respectable fantasy performance on the back of two big plays, a 55-yard fourth-quarter rush, and a 34-yard catch and run on a first-half dumpoff. He finished the day with 104 yards and looked like the Cardinals' most explosive back for the second straight week. Unfortunately, he still finds himself in a near 50/50 time share with Bam Knight, making him little more than a desperation flex play until Trey Benson (knee) returns from the knee injury that has now cost him five games. The Cardinals face the 49ers in Week 11, an above-average matchup for running backs, and Demercado represents a high-risk/moderate-reward on this week's waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Dalton Schultz Sees Double-Digit Targets in Week 10
Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz caught seven of 11 targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in the team's improbable Week 10 win over the Jaguars. In Davis Mills' first start since 2022, only Nico Collins demanded a higher target share. Schultz has now caught at least five passes for 50+ yards in four of his last five games, proving himself to be an important piece of the Texans' passing offense, regardless of who is under center. While Sunday's fourth-quarter touchdown was his first of the season, he's been able to provide a reliable floor on volume alone. With C.J. Stroud one week further along in the concussion protocol, Shultz remains in the streaming conversation in another divisional matchup with the Titans in Week 11. And should Stroud be sidelined for one more week, fantasy managers should feel reassured by Schultz's early chemistry with Mills.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Trey Hendrickson Doubtful to Play in Week 11
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said on Monday that All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) will be doubtful to play in Week 11 against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, according to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Hendrickson missed his second game of the year in the Week 9 loss to the Chicago Bears, and it appears he's still not ready to play despite having a bye in Week 10 to heal up. It's unclear if Hendrickson will be ready to return to action for a Week 12 tilt next weekend against the New England Patriots. Even with Hendrickson active in 2025, Cincy's defense has continued to slow down opponents, allowing a league-high 33.3 points per game through nine contests. Hendrickson has been a disappointment after back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons, too, as he only has four QB takedowns and a forced fumble in his seven starts in 2025.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer - Kelsey Conway
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer - Kelsey Conway
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