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Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. He didn’t practice all week, though, so we’d be surprised if he plays. WR Jordan Matthews (knee), meanwhile, is also listed as questionable but put in 3 limited practices this week. We’ll find out his status by noon ET on Sunday, but Matthews is just a desperation fantasy play if he suits up.

Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Sean McDermott labeled him "day-to-day." Benjamin avoided a serious injury but is no better than 50/50 to play against the Chiefs this weekend.

Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin has no ligament damage in his right knee, HC Sean McDermott said Monday. That should at least rule out a long-term absence. We're still waiting for more details on the injury and Benjamin's status for this weekend's game vs. the Chiefs.

Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin injured his knee on the 1st possession of Sunday's game against the Chargers and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the day. We'll pass along more details as soon as we get them.

Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin will start today's game against the Saints, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. That doesn't guarantee Benjamin anything in terms of snaps or targets -- but it's better than the alternative. He's now been with the team for 12 days. Consider Benjamin a low-end WR3 for Week 10.

Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin is inactive for tonight's game against the Jets. He'll have another 10 days to get ready for his Bills debut against the Saints in Week 10. Jordan Matthews and Zay Jones get 1 more game as Buffalo's top 2 WRs.

Bills GM Brandon Beane said Wednesday that WR Kelvin Benjamin is "50/50" to play against the Jets tomorrow night. If he does, he'll be suiting up just about 48 hours after joining the team and would play limited snaps. He's not a viable Week 9 fantasy option.

The Panthers have traded WR Kelvin Benjamin to the Bills in exchange for 3rd- and 7th-round picks. Wow. There were a lot of names floated around as potential trade candidates over the past 48 hours, but Benjamin was not one of them. He joins a Buffalo squad that dealt away WR Sammy Watkins in what looked like a rebuilding move just a few months ago. The Bills are surprisingly in the driver's seat for a playoff spot now, though, and get a legit #1 WR for QB Tyrod Taylor. Taylor's fantasy value gets a nice boost with this move. Benjamin, meanwhile, goes from the league's 12th run-heaviest offense to its 2nd run-heaviest. Toss in the fact that he has a new offense to learn, and his fantasy stock takes a hit here. We'll see if he's even active for Thursday night's game against the Jets. The Panthers are left with Devin Funchess as their #1 WR. Russell Shepard and Curtis Samuel round out the depth chart. A struggling Cam Newton is in trouble -- at least until he gets TE Greg Olsen back.

Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) is active for today’s game against the Bears. He returned to practice on Friday after dealing with knee swelling early in the week. That adds some risk to Benjamin’s Week 7 fantasy outlook, but he’s still worth using as a lower-end WR2.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) is expected to play against the Bears today. He has dealt with swelling in his bothersome knee, but put in a full practice Friday after sitting out the previous 2 days. Chicago has presented a negative scoring matchup for WRs so far this year, but Benjamin's a decent fantasy option in low-WR2 to WR3 range. Devin Funchess is the safer play among Carolina wideouts.

Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game against the Bears after returning to practice on Friday. He sat out early in the week with knee swelling. HC Ron Rivera labeled Benjamin “probable” after Friday’s workout — a tag that’s no longer an option on the official injury report. Fantasy owners can pencil Benjamin into fantasy lineups for now. Just check back Sunday morning to make sure he’s active.

Panthers HC Ron Rivera revealed Thursday that WR Kelvin Benjamin is dealing with knee swelling after taking a hit in last Thursday night's loss to the Eagles. Rivera admitted that he's "a little concerned" about Benjamin's availability for Sunday's game against the Bears. He's yet to practice this week. We'll see if he can get on the field tomorrow.

Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) is not listed on the final Week 4 injury report. He put in full practices on Thursday and Friday, so that knee shouldn’t be an issue against the Patriots this weekend. Despite QB Cam Newton’s struggles, Benjamin is worth getting into fantasy lineups for that plus matchup.

The Panthers listed WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) as a full participant in Thursday's practice. He's obviously on track to play against the Patriots this weekend. That's a plus matchup, putting Benjamin in the WR2 mix, despite his QB's struggles.

Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. He did do some stretching and rode a stationary bike, per insider Joe Person. Benjamin dodged a serious knee injury but is still no better than 50/50 for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

An MRI on Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin's left knee revealed no structural damage, ESPN's David Newton reports. "Now it is how fast Benjamin responds to treatment," Newton adds. "Too early to tell for this week." So it sounds like Benjamin is iffy for Week 4 but avoided a long-term injury. We'll track his progress throughout the week. WR Devin Funchess and RB Christian McCaffrey will be the 2 best target bets in Carolina for however long Benjamin is out.

A source tells NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin avoided a major knee injury and is "fine." Benjamin's injury was particularly worrisome because it's the same left knee in which he tore his ACL 2 years ago. It sounds like he dodged a repeat of that. We should get more details over the next 24 hours.

Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints with a left knee injury. The leg was bent awkwardly beneath him after making a catch in the 1st quarter. This is the same knee in which Benjamin tore his ACL back in 2015. Stay tuned for updates.

Update: Benjamin has been ruled out for the rest of the game.

Panthers TE Greg Olsen told reporters after Sunday's win over the Bills that he has a broken foot. We should get a timetable for his return sometime over the next 24 hours, but Olsen figures to be sidelined upwards of 8 weeks. He's a candidate for IR-designated-to-return. The injury strips Carolina of its most reliable pass-catcher. Olsen has posted 77+ catches and 1,000+ yards in 3 straight seasons. And he hasn't missed a game since his 2007 rookie year. Ed Dickson will step in as the Panthers' starting TE but won't be much of a fantasy option. Most of Olsen's target figure to go to Kelvin Benjamin, Christian McCaffrey and Devin Funchess.

Panthers QB Cam Newton and HC Ron Rivera both raved about WR Kelvin Benjamin after Thursday night's preseason game. "Benji has had an unbelievable training camp," Newton said. "He is a complete receiver." Rivera chimed in: "I think Kelvin's playing very, very physical. He's running really good routes, he's a great target, and he presents a good target to the quarterback." We've been impressed by Benjamin's play this preseason, which has featured 8 catches for 107 yards and 2 TDs in 3 outings. His ADP has been on the rise, but he's still a fine pick at his 5th-round price tag.

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