Fantasy Football News

The Saints are releasing RB Kendre Miller, according to New Orleans Football's Nick Underhill. Miller has been abysmal this year, averaging just 2.8 yards per carry, but he leads New Orleans with 57 attempts. It's a surprising move with RB Travis Etienne still on IR and RB C.J. Donaldson out for Week 9. That leaves the Saints with RB Alvin Kamara and RB Audric Estime, who spent part of last season and this offseason with the team but was just re-signed off the Browns' practice squad earlier this week. We'll see if the Saints elevate RBs Zamir White or Jarquez Hunter from the practice squad. Miller's departure adds upside to Kamara's Week 9 rushing volume, but New Orleans might just give Miller's work to Estime and White or Hunter.

Saints WR Jordyn Tyson is expected to play against the Browns on Sunday, insider Jordan Schultz reports. It'll be the regular-season debut for the eighth overall pick of this year's draft, who's been out since going down with a hamstring injury in mid-August. Tyson was dominating training camp before the injury and has exciting upside. But we'd be surprised if he played anywhere close to a full slate of snaps this weekend considering how cautious the Saints have been bringing him back from this injury.

Vikings QB Kyler Murray has a Grade 2 hamstring strain, according to The Ringer's Tom Pelissero. That's typically a multi-week injury, so expect Murray to miss more than just Monday night's game vs. the Bills. He's droppable in 1-QB leagues. QB Carson Wentz is unlikely to ascend beyond QB2 status but could prove to be an upgrade over Murray for Minnesota's pass catchers.

Bears RB Kyle Monangai (toe, thumb) is not expected to play vs. the Buccaneers on Sunday night, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Monangai returned to a limited practice on Friday, which was his first since going down back in Week 4. He gets a Week 10 bye and should be back for Week 11. Monangai is worth grabbing now if he was dropped in your league.

Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd (knee) is questionable for this weekend's game vs. the Patriots. He was added to the injury report on Thursday and limited again in Friday's practice. Lloyd has totaled 12 touches over the last two weeks, so his absence would add a bit more volume upside for RB Josh Jacobs.

The Rams expect to get Edge Myles Garrett back on the field Sunday for the first time since Week 1 "barring any sort of setbacks" with his knee injury, HC Sean McVay said Friday.

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) is off the final Week 9 injury report. He progressed from no practice on Wednesday to limited Thursday to full Friday. McCaffrey remains a must-start for this weekend’s game vs. the Raiders’ 25th-ranked RB defense.

49ers WRs Mike Evans (ribs, Achilles), Deebo Samuel (hamstring), and Christian Kirk (knee) are out for this weekend’s game vs. the Raiders. Evans and Samuel remained sidelined in practice all week and don’t have clear timetables for return. Kirk seemingly hurt his knee in practice on Wednesday. San Francisco might get WR Demarcus Robinson (ankle) back from IR this week, but this is a messy WR corps that’s best avoided in Week 9 lineups.

Rams TE Terrance Ferguson was set to return from his ankle injury for this weekend's game vs. the Commanders but has now been ruled out with a hamstring injury. That presumably happened in Friday's practice. We'll look for more details, but Ferguson could miss multiple games with this new injury. His absence keeps TE Tyler Higbee atop the depth chart against Washington's league-worst TE defense. TE Colby Parkinson (ribs) is listed as questionable after getting in just a limited practice on Friday.

Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed (knee) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Cardinals. WR Tory Horton will stay in an expanded role but isn’t a legitimate fantasy option. He posted a 3-26-0 line on 6 targets last week.

Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright (quad) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Lions. He got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday. Wright is well off the fantasy radar, but his absence could mean a few extra touches for RB Ollie Gordon.

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (rib) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Dolphins. There’s been no indication that St. Brown is in danger of missing this one, but we’ll look for further updates and get Detroit’s inactives around 11:30 am ET Sunday.

Eagles WRs DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) are out for Sunday’s game vs. the Giants. Both guys remained sidelined in practice all week. Philadelphia will again roll with WRs Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, and Hollywood Brown this weekend. Lemon is the top fantasy bet but comes with a low floor in QB Joe Milton’s first career start.

Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) is not listed on the final Week 9 injury report. He was sidelined on Thursday but returned to a full practice on Friday. HC John Harbaugh said Friday afternoon that Nabers will be a full-go vs. the Eagles this weekend. He remains a must-start.

Giants RB Cam Skattebo (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for this weekend’s game vs. the Eagles. He returned to a limited practice on Friday after missing the previous two days. Skattebo is clearly a long shot to play on Sunday, but we’ll keep you updated on his status. Skattebo’s absence would leave RB Devin Singletary in a high-volume role against Philadelphia’s 14th-ranked RB defense.

Patriots TE Hunter Henry (foot) is questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Packers. He only got in a limited practice on Friday. We’ll look for further updates on Henry, but it’s safe to assume he won’t be 100% if he suits up on Sunday. His absence would leave rookie Eli Raridon as New England’s top TE.

Commanders WRs Treylon Burks (foot) and Dyami Brown (calf) are out for Sunday’s game vs. the Rams. With WR Terry McLaurin on IR, Washington is down to WRs Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams, Van Jefferson, and Luke McCaffrey. Diggs, Williams, and TE Chig Okonkwo are strong target bets this weekend.

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday night’s game vs. the Bears. He put in full practices on Thursday and Friday, so we’re expecting Egbuka to play. But the late kickoff complicates the situation. We’ll look for an update on his status Sunday morning.

Packers WR Christian Watson (rib) was limited in practice all week but isn’t listed on the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots. He broke a rib last week but returned to that game and will continue playing through it. It adds some in-game reinjury risk to his profile, but Watson would be nearly impossible to leave out of fantasy lineups. He sits sixth among WRs in PPR points per game.

Jets RB Breece Hall (quad) is off the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs. He practiced all week, including full workouts on Thursday and Friday, so that quad shouldn’t be an issue. It’s unclear exactly how backfield work will be divvied, though, after RB Braelon Allen’s strong recent play. Check your Team Dashboard to see if Hall or Allen belong in your starting lineup this week.