Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) is in fact dealing with partial tears to ligaments in his right thumb, putting his status for Sunday’s contest versus Carolina in doubt. After a recent bout with the COVID-19/reserve list that almost led to Chase Daniel making his first start of the season, the veteran backup should be uniquely prepared to step in should Stafford not progress in

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) is on track for a limited practice Wednesday due to the MCL sprain that he sustained Sunday versus Tampa Bay. Head coach Matt Rhule has expressed optimism at having Bridgewater under center come Week 11 against Detroit, and the fact that he’ll be able to log at least a limited session Wednesday can only mean positive things for his

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (foot) has missed just one game so far due to a foot sprain, upgrading his practice participation to include running drills Monday in hopes of returning for Sunday’s contest versus the Saints. Ridley was fortunate for the team’s bye week, which gave him more recovery time; even with that in mind, if he cannot play Sunday, he’ll have missed

Indianapolis Colts linebacker/defensive end Kemoko Turay (ankle) was activated off of Injured Reserve on Tuesday, paving the way for him to make his season debut Sunday against Green Bay. But in order to make room for him on the active roster, defensive tackle Sheldon Day was released. Turay has combined for 5.5 sacks over the past two years with Indianapolis and adds yet another pass-rushing

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back JaMycal Hasty (collarbone) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, ruling him out for at least the next three games. Fortunately for the 49ers, their hope is to have both Raheem Mostert (ankle) and Tevin Coleman (knee) back for the Week 12 matchup against the Rams, which would have severely hampered Hasty’s outlook regardless. In addition to being utilized

Running back Jordan Howard cleared waivers Tuesday after being released by the Miami Dolphins, as he is now free to sign wherever he chooses. Despite having rushed for four touchdowns this season due to his presence as a goal line specialist for the Dolphins, Howard averaged just 1.2 yards per carry across five games this year. Assuming that another organization utilizes him in a similar

Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith added a rushing touchdown to his resume last week, and while Tennessee’s top tight end hasn’t caught more than two passes in any of his last five games, Smith’s nose for the end zone could prove critical in a Week 11 matchup with a Ravens team that has allowed as many receiving touchdowns to tight ends (four) as wide

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown posted a one-catch dud last week after scoring six touchdowns over the previous five games, and bouncing back won’t be easy for Tennessee’s top wide receiver in Week 11 against a Ravens Defense that has allowed just four touchdowns to wide receivers all season. Tennessee’s matchup with Baltimore could have significant playoff implications later in the season. The Titans

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) has his status for playing again in 2020 up in the air, but that hasn’t quelled speculation around his future with the franchise beyond this year. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday, “I expect Jimmy Garoppolo to be our starter next year,” even as the injured QB is on the books for north of $24 million in each

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry topped the 100-yard mark on the ground for the fifth time last week, and while the Ravens are holding opponents to 109.7 rushing yards per game, Tennessee’s workhorse running back should benefit from injuries to Baltimore’s defensive line in week 11. Since the beginning of the 2019 campaign, he leads the NFL with 11 total 100-yard rushing games in

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has thrown for fewer than 160 yards in consecutive games, and Tennessee’s slumping quarterback will face a third consecutive top-10 pass defense in Week 11 when he takes on a Ravens secondary that’s allowing just 213.3 passing yards per game. He will most likely slot into the low-end QB2 range again in this matchup and he’s likely only useable in

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (ribs) has bad muscle strains and bruising in his ribs and is considered week-to-week, according to a source. The good news is Lock doesn’t have any fractures, but he should still be considered highly questionable to play in Week 11 against the Dolphins. Monitor his practice status closely during the week but have other options available if you’ve been rolling

The Las Vegas Raiders placed defensive end Clelin Ferrell and defensive back Lamarcus Joyner on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. If both Ferrell and Joyner were deemed high-risk close contacts of someone that tested positive for the virus, they’ll have a chance to play in Week 12 against the division-rival Chiefs. But if both players tested positive for COVID-19, they will likely be forced to

The Atlanta Falcons placed wide receiver Laquon Treadwell on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Treadwell failed to make the team’s 53-man roster out of training camp and was signed to the practice squad instead. It’s unclear if the 25-year-old tested positive for coronavirus or if he was deemed a high-risk close contact of someone else that tested positive. Treadwell was a former first-round pick of

The New York Jets are releasing defensive back Pierre Desir on Tuesday. Desir signed a one-year, $3.75 million deal with the Jets in free agency after two productive seasons with the Colts. He had a career-high three interceptions in 2019 and had three picks in nine games this year with New York. However, per Next Gen Stats, Desir ranked among the league’s worst cornerbacks in

The Green Bay Packers activated wide receiver Allen Lazard (core) from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, an indication that he’ll play in Week 11 against the Colts. Lazard underwent surgery in early October to fix a core muscle injury. It’s great news for both the Packers and fantasy managers, as Lazard went off for six catches, 146 yards and a touchdown against the Saints in Week

The Cincinnati Bengals waived defensive end Takkarist McKinley (groin) on Tuesday due to a failed physical after claiming him off waivers from the Falcons last week. The former first-round pick hasn’t played since Week 7 due to a groin injury that has kept him off the field for all but four games in 2020. McKinley was upset and voiced his displeasure on social media when

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said he is evaluating the team’s quarterback position as the team enters their bye week, adding “everything’s on the table” in regards to the position. Nick Foles (hip) hasn’t been as effective as the team had hoped and was carted off the field on Monday night after landing hard on his hip/glute, although the injury isn’t believed to be

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks (hamstring) suffered a strained right hamstring in the Monday night loss to the Vikings, while wide receiver/punt returner Dwayne Harris (triceps) is waiting on confirmation for a torn triceps muscle. Hicks would be a big loss to the Bears strong defensive front if he were to miss any time, but the good news is that Chicago is off during

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano will be placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for coronavirus on Tuesday. Two staff members were identified as high-risk close contacts. Gano is expected to miss some practice but play in the team’s Week 12 game against the Bengals. They have their bye in Week 11. Gano just signed a three-year extension with the team on Sunday.