Fantasy Football News

Browns WR KC Concepcion suffered an apparent right leg injury on a non-contact play in the third quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Saints. He needed help making his way into the medical tent. Stay tuned for an update on the rookie.

Update: Concepcion returned on Cleveland's next possession.

Giants QB J.J. McCarthy left after taking a big hit in the third quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Eagles. He tried to throw on the sidelines but collapsed in pain before heading back to the locker room. We'll update McCarthy's status when we know more. He's been replaced by QB Jameis Winston.

Update: McCarthy is officially questionable to return with a hip injury.

Update: McCarthy returned for the final play of the third quarter.

Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd (knee) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Patriots. He presumably hurt his knee in Thursday’s practice, but we don’t have any other info on the injury. Lloyd's absence leaves Pierre Strong and Kaleb Johnson behind Josh Jacobs.

Patriots TE Hunter Henry (foot) is active for today’s game vs. the Packers. He only got in a limited practice on Friday and presumably won’t be at 100% for this one. Henry would be a risky fantasy start.

Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Panthers and won't return. He caught his only target for 22 yards before exiting. This is Waddle's second documented concussion, with the first coming in 2023. He gets a well-timed Week 10 bye and should have a good chance to be cleared for Week 11.

Cowboys RB Tyler Goodson is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Colts with a knee injury. He was playing a significant role before going down in the second quarter, carrying 7 times for 44 yards. Stay tuned for an update.

Update: Goodson returned in the third quarter.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes hurt his right arm in the second quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Jets. His arm was hit by EDGE David Bailey right as he was trying to get off a deep ball. Mahomes was in obvious pain as he made his way off the field. We'll update his status when we know more. QB Justin Fields is Kansas City's backup.

Update: Mahomes returned on Kansas City's next possession. Exhale!

Giants RB Cam Skattebo (hamstring) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Eagles. He returned to a limited practice on Friday, which should have him on track for a Week 10 return. Skattebo’s absence today figures to leave RB Devin Singletary in a high-volume role. RBs Phil Mafah and Greg Desrosiers are active behind him.

Broncos WR Pat Bryant (ankle) is active for today’s game vs. the Panthers. It’ll be his first action since Week 4. Bryant’s return is a boost to Denver’s passing game, but he’d be a desperation fantasy start.

Rams TE Colby Parkinson (ribs) is active for today’s game vs. the Commanders. He was listed as questionable after getting in just a limited practice on Friday. Parkinson shouldn’t be in Week 9 fantasy lineups but adds downside to TE Tyler Higbee’s outlook.

Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson (ankle) is active for today’s game vs. the Colts. He shouldn’t be in Week 9 fantasy lineups but knocks Brevyn Spann-Ford out of deep-league consideration.

Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright (quad) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Lions. That could mean a few extra touches for RB Ollie Gordon. RBs Kaytron Allen and Carlos Washington are active behind Gordon.

Saints WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is active for today’s game vs. the Browns. We’re expecting the rookie to be limited in his debut, coming off a lengthy absence. Keep Tyson on fantasy benches this week, but he could be a starting option soon.

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (rib) is active for today’s game vs. the Dolphins. He was limited in practice all week but should be a full-go today. St. Brown remains an elite fantasy start.

Cowboys WR George Pickens (hamstring) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Colts. He’s been battling this hamstring issue for multiple weeks and will take at least one week off. Pickens leaves behind a 20.5% target share, freeing up more work for WRs CeeDee Lamb and Ryan Flournoy. Lamb was already a must-start, of course, but Flournoy is now an upside WR3 play.

Patriots TE Hunter Henry (foot) has a "realistic chance" to play vs. the Packers this afternoon, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Henry is listed as questionable after getting in just a limited practice on Friday. Unfortunately, we won't get New England's inactives until a little before 3 pm ET today. Try to avoid both Henry and TE Eli Raridon in Week 9 fantasy lineups.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (quad, rib) is in danger of missing next week's game vs. the Raiders, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. It's not a surprise after HC Mike Macdonald labeled Darnold "week to week" on Wednesday. Seattle gets a Week 11 bye, so sitting next week would give Darnold three weeks to heal up, ahead of a big Week 12 game vs. the 49ers. We'll keep tabs on Darnold's status this coming week, but consider QB Drew Lock the early favorite to start against the Raiders.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (thumb) told teammates this week that he plans on playing again this season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Jackson's throwing-thumb injury is expected to sideline him "at least" six weeks, per Rapoport, "although it could take up to nine weeks." The short end of that timetable would have Jackson back for Week 15; the long end would keep him out until Week 18. Baltimore's playoff chances might also impact if and when Jackson returns. We'll continue to keep you updated on his progress. He's certainly worth keeping stashed in superflex leagues and potentially deeper 1-QB leagues, but fantasy managers should still not be banking on contributions from Jackson down the stretch.

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (rib) is expected to play vs. the Dolphins today, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. St. Brown was limited in practice all week and listed as questionable, but we never sensed any concern about his status for this one. He remains a must-start.

Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright (quad) won't play vs. the Lions today, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Wright has averaged 4.8 carries and 0.5 targets as Miami's No. 2 RB over the last four games, so his absence could be a slight boost to RB Ollie Gordon's workload. RBs Kaytron Allen and Carlos Washington figure to be active behind Gordon today.