NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Cousins arrived in Las Vegas as a veteran stopgap quarterback to help the Raiders win while Mendoza learned the offense, with an understood expiration date on the arrangement. The source reports Cousins held up his end: the Raiders won their first three games with him under center and took the Chiefs and Bills down to the wire, reaching 4-5 and giving a reasonable argument for sticking with a veteran who still offered a chance to play meaningful December games. However, Mendoza's strong practice performance and readiness convinced the Raiders to make the move; Cousins gave Mendoza nine games to observe veteran preparation and adversity management, but the rookie now needs the experience of throwing costly interceptions and recovering emotionally—something Cousins could only take him so far with. The Raiders traded Cousins to the Vikings at the trade deadline.

The Raiders used the first pick in the draft on Mendoza and have watched him improve by the week in practice, concluding he was ready for his shot as the team's starting quarterback. The source notes most of Mendoza's development has happened on the practice field out of public view, with the rookie shining there; the Raiders have seen enough to feel confident putting the offense in his hands and understand there will be a learning curve they are ready to accept. Mendoza was given nine games to observe veteran Kirk Cousins' preparation and handling of adversity, but now needs the experience of throwing costly interceptions himself and managing the emotional recovery—experience Cousins could only take him so far with. The Raiders drafted Mendoza picturing their next good team with him at quarterback and by the trade deadline were ready to start finding out how soon he could get them there.

Expected to join the injured reserve; the Rams' roster constraints with limited IR return slots mean they will likely not be able to bring back all of their injured players.

Wide receiver expected to return from the injured list at some point this season; the Rams have already used three of eight allowed IR returns and Adams is among the remaining players expected to return, creating roster constraints.

Tight end expected to return from the injured list at some point this season; the Rams have already used three of eight allowed IR returns and Ferguson is among the remaining players expected to return, creating roster constraints.

Re-signed by the Rams to fill in for Jordan Whittington's absence on the injured reserve.

Expected to be placed on injured reserve and miss at least a month due to an MCL and PCL sprain in his right knee, which followed a turf toe injury suffered in Sunday's win against the Commanders.

Placed on injured reserve with a lingering back injury after spending most of the season injured; suffered a quadriceps injury in Week 2 against the Giants, suited up for the last seven games but played only eight offensive snaps while listed as questionable each game due to the back issue.

Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said Michael Pittman Jr. was 'getting close' to a return, suggesting the Steelers could be getting a reinforcement in their wide receiver room soon.

The Steelers were interested in trading for Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley but were 'soured' by his recent reported 'incident' at Nashville International Airport, ultimately backing away from the deal.

Josh Downs was one of the players traded at the 2026 deadline, heading from Indianapolis to Kansas City with a seventh-round pick for fourth- and fifth-round selections, all in 2027. The Steelers had trade discussions about Downs but did not acquire him.

The Steelers had trade discussions about acquiring the Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline, though the source notes it's unclear how serious the interest was. Thomas was ultimately not moved by Jacksonville despite several months of trade rumors.

Pittsburgh could be getting a reinforcement soon in Michael Pittman Jr., who Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said was 'getting close' to a return from injury when talking to media on Monday.

Steelers were interested in acquiring the Titans' Calvin Ridley but were 'soured' by his recent reported 'incident' at Nashville International Airport, which prevented the trade from happening. Ridley was ultimately not moved by Tennessee.

Josh Downs was a popular target of trade rumors and was dealt to Kansas City on deadline day from Indianapolis, receiving a seventh-round pick in exchange for fourth- and fifth-round selections, all in 2027. The Steelers had trade discussions about acquiring him but did not complete a deal.

Steelers had trade discussions about acquiring the Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. ahead of the 2026 trade deadline, but he was ultimately not moved by Jacksonville despite several months of trade rumors. The extent of Pittsburgh's interest remains unclear.

Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee) is always one play away from another soft-tissue injury, contributing to the Chiefs' receiver injury concerns that prompted the Josh Downs acquisition.

Xavier Worthy (hamstring) is likely to appear on this week's injury report, adding to the Chiefs' receiver depth concerns that necessitated the Josh Downs trade.

Tyquan Thornton (dislocated ankle) is likely out for the rest of the regular season, creating the receiver depth need that prompted the Chiefs to trade for Josh Downs.

Josh Downs was an elite athlete at the 2023 NFL Combine, scoring 8.99 out of 10.00 on the Relative Athletic Score (RAS), which ranked 309th out of 3,048 wide receivers from 1987 to 2023.

Josh Downs posts superior yards per route run against man coverage (1.89 vs. Rashee Rice's 1.27) but is less efficient against zone (1.62 vs. Rice's 3.10), per Next Gen Stats data.

Josh Downs' career average depth of target (7.6) aligns well with Patrick Mahomes' 2026 average depth of throw (5.7, very low), indicating a strong schematic fit for the Chiefs' short-passing offense.

Josh Downs ranks 5th among 104 qualified wide receivers in average separation score this season (0.164), significantly outpacing his new Chiefs teammates Xavier Worthy (76th, 0.030) and Rashee Rice (103rd, -0.094); he also ranks 3rd overall in average separation score among 2026 wide receivers behind only Garrett Wilson (0.227) and Zay Flowers (0.179).

Josh Downs was considered the best wide receiver actually available on the trade market; the source believes Downs is a true hand-and-glove fit for the Chiefs offense and will make Indianapolis regret the trade.

Josh Downs immediately becomes the Chiefs' leading wide receiver this year with a projected 354 receiving yards.

Josh Downs is a chain-mover who can separate against man coverage and run a variety of routes; he caught seven passes for 72 yards at Arrowhead in his last appearance there and is expected to thrive in Kansas City's offense.

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Has 36 catches for 258 yards, establishing him as a key pass-catching option out of the backfield for the Rams. With receiver injuries to Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, Williams' role as a receiving back should remain prominent in the offense.

Leads the Rams at any position among non-injured players with 28 catches for 287 yards, making him the team's most productive pass-catcher. With receiver injuries to Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, Higbee's role as a primary target should remain secure.

Has yet to be targeted in the Rams offense despite being part of the receiver rotation. With multiple injuries and the re-signing of Xavier Smith, Daniels remains on the periphery of the passing game.

Acquired by the Rams at the start of the season, Atwell has seen increased target volume recently with nine targets over the past two games, catching four passes for 68 yards. This uptick in usage positions him as a potential beneficiary of the receiver injuries affecting Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.

Leads all active Rams receivers with 11 catches for 162 yards and is positioned as the team's de facto number-one receiver following injuries to Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. However, productivity has been limited outside a 48-yard catch against Denver where he was uncovered; excluding that play, Mumpfield has 10 catches for 114 yards and zero touchdowns across eight games, with just two catches for 20 yards in the prior week.

Re-signed by the Rams on Tuesday as a corresponding move to Whittington's IR placement. Smith had one target and no catches in his prior stint with LA before being released. He recorded 18 catches for 303 yards in 2025 but is best remembered for a costly fumble after halftime in the 2025 NFC Championship game against Seattle that led to a Seahawks touchdown. The Rams brought him back as kick and punt returner to start 2026 before waiving him weeks into the season; he subsequently went to the 49ers, who have now moved on from him as well.

On injured reserve this week alongside Puka Nacua, leaving the Rams receiver corps significantly depleted heading into Week 10. The dual injuries forced LA to address the position at the trade deadline, though the team opted not to acquire any receivers and instead re-signed Xavier Smith.

Placed on injured reserve this week, removing a key receiver from the Rams offense and creating a cascading impact on the receiver rotation. His absence was expected to open opportunities for Jordan Whittington, but Whittington's subsequent back injury has further depleted the receiver room.

Placed on injured reserve with a back injury requiring at least four games missed. Whittington was positioned to receive significant reps following Puka Nacua's IR placement, but the injury eliminates that opportunity. He has just four targets this season (two catches, 12 yards) and his 22 catches for 293 yards as a 2024 rookie may represent his career high.

Has 36 catches for 258 yards this season, providing context for the Rams' offensive production distribution as the team navigates receiver injuries.

Leads the Rams at any position among non-injured players with 28 catches for 287 yards, making him the team's most productive pass-catcher. Higbee's elevated target share reflects the absence of healthy receivers.

Re-signed by the Rams on Tuesday in a corresponding move to Whittington's IR placement. Smith had 18 catches for 303 yards in 2025 and now returns to fill the void created by injuries to Nacua and Adams. He had one target and no catches in his prior stint with LA before being waived, then spent time with the 49ers before being released. Smith's most notable Rams moment came in the 2025 NFC Championship when he fumbled after halftime against Seattle, a play that contributed to the Seahawks' comeback victory. Despite that history, McVay has brought him back as the team addresses its depleted receiver room.

Has yet to be targeted this season, indicating minimal role in the Rams offense despite being part of the receiver room.

Acquired by the Rams at the start of the season, Atwell has been targeted nine times over the past two games, catching four passes for 68 yards. He represents an elevated target share in recent weeks as the receiver room has been decimated by injuries.

Leads all active Rams receivers with 11 catches for 162 yards, positioning him as the team's de facto number-one receiver. However, productivity has been limited outside one 48-yard catch against Denver where he was uncovered; excluding that play, Mumpfield has 10 catches for 114 yards and zero touchdowns across eight games, with just two catches for 20 yards in the prior week. Last year's seventh-round pick now anchors a depleted receiver room.

Already on injured reserve; Puka Nacua joining him this week further depletes the Rams' receiver depth chart heading into Week 10.

Placed on injured reserve this week, joining Davante Adams on the sideline. Nacua's absence opens up significant receiving opportunities for other Rams receivers, though the team did not acquire additional depth at the trade deadline.

Placed on injured reserve with a back injury; will miss at least four games. Whittington was positioned to receive significant reps following Puka Nacua and Davante Adams' IR placements, but the opportunity now shifts to other receivers. He had just four targets this season with two catches for 12 yards; his 22 catches for 293 yards as a 2024 rookie may represent his best career year.

Tyquan Thornton is out for the year. He was second in the NFL in yards per route run against man coverage before his injury, providing context for Josh Downs' elite efficiency in that metric.

With Josh Downs and Keenan Allen traded away, Laquon Treadwell is now one of the Colts' top wideouts, reflecting the team's depleted receiver room.

With Josh Downs and Keenan Allen traded away, Aston Dulin is now one of the Colts' top wideouts, reflecting the team's depleted receiver room.

With the Downs and Allen trades leaving Indy with nothing at wide receiver, Aston Dulin and Laquon Treadwell are their top wideouts now. This means Tyler Warren should get a Trey McBride-level role down the stretch, though it will come in the context of potentially the league's worst offense.

The Jags kept Brian Thomas Jr. despite the Chiefs reportedly being in the mix and the team turning down every offer. BTJ's last out to a meaningful fantasy season was a trade. He is currently 84th among qualified receivers in yards per route run and the Jags are only putting him on the field for half of their passing plays. He can be cut loose in most redraft formats.

The Colts held their ground on Taylor and ultimately kept him despite receiving an offer of a second-round pick plus another selection. Not much is changing for Taylor outside of the offense getting even worse with the top two receivers now gone. Over his entire career, Taylor has averaged 22.2 points per game in Colts wins compared to 14.7 in losses, averaging 109 rushing yards per game when the Colts win. This won't happen much, if at all, over the second half of the season. The source would bet against him posting RB1 numbers from Week 10 onward.

Joey Fagnano is 2026's worst quarterback by EPA per play and it's not a remotely close race. If you lower the plays threshold to 50, he gets an island all to himself at the bottom of the chart.

With Jacoby Brissett now throwing to him in Baltimore, Flowers will hold on as a WR2, even if the WR1 days might be over. Brissett has charted 61 percent of his throws as accurate, the 14th-best rate in the league, supporting Flowers' ability to produce.

Brissett landed in Baltimore after not being particularly effective in Arizona before getting benched. He is currently 27th out of 39 quarterbacks in EPA per play and the Cardinals went 3-5 with him as the starter. Pro Football Focus has charted 61 percent of his throws as accurate, the 14th-best rate in the league. For fantasy purposes, he can get the ball to Zay Flowers effectively.

Deebo Samuel is banged up, contributing to the 49ers' wide receiver depth crisis that prompted the Keenan Allen acquisition.

Stribling is on IR indefinitely, contributing to the 49ers' wide receiver depth crisis that prompted the Keenan Allen acquisition.

Pearsall is out for the year, contributing to the 49ers' wide receiver depth crisis that prompted the Keenan Allen acquisition.

Evans has missed two games with Achilles tendinitis and is still 12th in EPA among wide receivers because he's 20th in first downs. The Achilles issue might take a while to resolve, during which Keenan Allen could take over his high-leverage targets role.

The 49ers added Keenan Allen to address wide receiver depth with Deebo Samuel and Mike Evans banged up, Ricky Pearsall out for the year, and De'Zhaun Stribling on IR indefinitely. Allen won't change the room overnight but gives the team some much-needed floor. He could take over Evans' high-leverage targets role until the latter gets past the Achilles issue, which might take a while, putting Allen in the WR3 mix for the time being.

With Josh Downs joining the Chiefs, Rashee Rice can no longer rely on simply being spammed low aDOT looks to post WR1 numbers. He could tumble down the WR2 ranks if the Downs trade is a success. Rice's yards per route run against zone (3.10) is superior to Downs' (1.62), but against man coverage Rice (1.27) is significantly behind Downs (1.89).

The Chiefs acquired Downs for fourth- and fifth-round picks to address their wide receiver depth. Downs is top 30th in the league in yards per route run against man coverage this year despite playing on a truly awful offense. He gives the team a true No. 2 receiver at worst, though he might not lead the Chiefs in targets going forward.

Mendoza will take over under center for the Raiders for the rest of the year following the Cousins trade. The Raiders use motion at a high rate and draw defenses into the box only to throw against them at one of the highest rates in the league. Mendoza isn't a great streaming option with matchups against the Seahawks and Broncos on tap, but he's worth adding in all Superflex leagues regardless of the schedule.

Kyler Murray is currently dealing with a hamstring issue and is QB29 in EPA per play at -.011.

Wentz's pitiful performance dropped him to QB39 in EPA per play at -.243, dead last among qualified quarterbacks. His meltdown on national television prompted the Vikings to trade for Kirk Cousins.

With Cousins under center, Hockenson has averaged 12.6 PPR points per game during his career. While still a TE2, he becomes a much better one with Cousins' arrival, improving from the Wentz era.

With Cousins under center, Addison has averaged 18.4 PPR points per game during his career. Addison is also a massive winner from the Cousins trade, with significant upside from Week 10 onward.

With Cousins under center, Jefferson has averaged 20.2 PPR points per game during his career. Jefferson is back in the WR1 ranks and might push for a WR1 overall ranking from Week 10 onward. His return will be season-altering for fantasy drafters rostering him.

Cousins is currently QB12 in EPA per play at .212, a massive upgrade over Carson Wentz (QB39 at -.243). Reuniting with the Vikings, Cousins was QB6 in EPA per play in 2023 before a torn Achilles ended his season and was on pace for 4,953 yards and 38 touchdowns. With Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison as receivers, his return will be season-altering for fantasy drafters rostering Jefferson.

The hosts emphasize that Justin Jefferson needs opportunities and ball distribution to avoid further offensive frustration. Cousins' established chemistry with Jefferson and understanding of O'Connell's system positions the quarterback to better utilize Minnesota's star receiver, addressing a key offensive need.

Tyler Forness assesses the Vikings' trade cost as excessive: 'The Vikings got fleeced.' The financial impact extends beyond the third-round draft pick to include a $10 million salary-cap hit in 2027, with potential contract renegotiation needed. Forness emphasizes the price paid was too high despite acknowledging the move was necessary.

Cousins' 2026 Raiders production: 2,340 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, 8 interceptions, 97.1 passer rating. These numbers offer encouragement but concerns remain about the 38-year-old quarterback's late-season stamina and an inconsistent running game. Host Tyler Forness grades the trade a C+, stating 'It was a move they had to make' while maintaining Minnesota paid too much; his measuring stick is straightforward: 'If you make a playoff run, it's worth a third round pick.'

Wide receiver Tre Tucker is a pending free agent. There is no word if the Raiders had any interest in extending him, though it will be interesting to see if they try to extend him in the offseason.

Kirk Cousins was traded by the Raiders to the Minnesota Vikings for a 3rd round pick (the Vikings' second in the round) on Tuesday. The trade emerged after Carson Wentz's poor performance in a Vikings loss Monday night. General manager John Spytek said he only received calls on Cousins and did not make any himself; talks with Minnesota emerged Tuesday morning and the team had no previous conversations with Cousins about a potential trade.

Raiders general manager John Spytek confirmed that Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall draft pick, will be the starter moving forward after the Kirk Cousins trade to Minnesota. Coach Klint Kubiak praised Mendoza as prepared physically and mentally for the task, noting Cousins' positive influence on the rookie. Spytek stated Mendoza has passed every test since being drafted and his practice play was difficult to ignore, helping the franchise make the decision to trade Cousins.

Poor performance in Monday night loss triggered Vikings trade talks with Minnesota that led to Kirk Cousins trade. Wentz's horrible showing prompted the Vikings to pursue Cousins as a replacement option.

Traded from Raiders to Minnesota Vikings for a 3rd round pick (Vikings' second in the round) on Tuesday. The trade was triggered by Carson Wentz's poor performance in a Monday night loss that prompted Vikings trade talks. Spytek said he only received calls on Cousins and did not make any himself, and the talks emerged Tuesday morning. Spytek said the team did not expect this to happen before Tuesday and had no previous conversations with Cousins about it.

Confirmed as Raiders starter moving forward after Kirk Cousins trade to Minnesota; No. 1 overall pick will take over QB duties. GM John Spytek confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Mendoza will be the starter. Coach Klint Kubiak praised Mendoza's preparation, noting he is ready physically and mentally for the task. Spytek said Mendoza has passed every test since being drafted and his play in practice was difficult to ignore, which helped the Raiders make the tough decision to deal Cousins.

Xavier Smith, a former Rams wide receiver and return man, was brought back to the roster after the trade deadline, providing depth to the depleted receiving corps.

Kirk Cousins was acquired by the Vikings from the Raiders in one of the biggest blockbuster moves at the trade deadline, representing significant quarterback movement in the league.

Odell Beckham Jr. was released by the Vikings after they acquired Kirk Cousins from the Raiders. Some Rams fans hope for a reunion with Beckham, who played a pivotal part in the team winning Super Bowl 56 and had a clear connection with Matthew Stafford (27 receptions, 305 yards, 5 touchdowns in 8 games in the regular season). However, given his injury history, age (34), and limited production with two different teams this season, the Rams may elect to pass on a reunion despite the depleted receiving corps.

Brian Thomas Jr. will remain with the Jaguars despite being a healthy scratch in last Thursday's game against the Ravens, indicating limited offensive role or confidence from the coaching staff.

Josh Downs was traded from the Colts to the Chiefs, who gave up a 2027 fourth-round and fifth-round pick to acquire him. This move highlights the trade deadline activity around receiver acquisitions, though the Rams did not pursue similar moves.

Jordan Whittington was activated after the trade deadline and will be featured in the Rams' receiving corps as Matthew Stafford's option following Puka Nacua's injury and Davante Adams' absence.

Konata Mumpfield will be featured in the Rams' receiving corps as Matthew Stafford's option following Puka Nacua's injury and Davante Adams' absence, as the Rams failed to acquire a replacement receiver at the trade deadline.

Tutu Atwell will be featured in the Rams' receiving corps as Matthew Stafford's primary option following Puka Nacua's injury and Davante Adams' absence, as the Rams failed to acquire a replacement receiver at the trade deadline.

Davante Adams is not likely to return until the end of the month, further depleting the Rams' receiving options alongside Puka Nacua's injured reserve placement.

With Puka Nacua out and Davante Adams not likely to return until the end of the month, Matthew Stafford will likely have to rely on the team's tight ends and throw to a receiving corps that will feature Tutu Atwell, Konata Mumpfield and Jordan Whittington. The Rams' failure to acquire a receiver at the deadline leaves Stafford with a significantly depleted passing game.

Puka Nacua will likely be placed on injured reserve due to a PCL and MCL injury to his right knee, with the addition of turf toe from Sunday's game against Washington. The Rams failed to find a temporary replacement at the trade deadline, leaving Matthew Stafford without a top receiving option.

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Nabers addressed criticism of his body language during the Giants' win over Philadelphia, characterizing it as a reflection of his competitive intensity rather than poor attitude or disengagement. He stated his body language remains consistent regardless of game performance and that his sideline demeanor—described as 'mean,' 'raging,' 'slapping helmet,' 'screaming'—is intentional and designed to set a high standard for teammates. Nabers emphasized he is 'an ultimate competitor' and 'an aggressive person' driven by passion for football, not frustration or lack of caring. He noted the Giants came out of their bye week 'flat' and 'slow,' and his intensity was meant to energize the team; the Giants scored a touchdown and performed well in the second half after his efforts.

Wentz delivered a historically poor performance in Monday Night Football against Buffalo, completing just 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards and two interceptions before being pulled late in the fourth quarter. This performance prompted the Vikings to acquire Kirk Cousins in a trade with the Raiders, as Minnesota (6-2) felt compelled to make the move after Wentz's struggles.

The 38-year-old Cousins was acquired by the Vikings in a trade with the Raiders (sending a 2027 third-round pick to Las Vegas) after Carson Wentz's historically poor performance in Monday Night Football against Buffalo. Cousins was having a strong campaign in Las Vegas, completing 64.1% of his passes for 2,340 yards with 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions. If Beckham gets back to the Vikings' active roster, he should have much better quarterback play than Wentz provided, who completed just 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards and two interceptions before being pulled late in the fourth quarter.

Beckham was cut from the Vikings' active roster and re-signed to the practice squad to make room for Kirk Cousins after the team acquired the quarterback in a trade with the Raiders. The move came after Beckham was activated for Monday Night Football against Buffalo but saw minimal usage, playing just two snaps with no targets. Beckham is now 34 years old and has not recorded a catch in the league since Week 14 with the Dolphins during an injury-shortened 2024; he played three games for the Giants this season without recording a catch before being cut by new head coach John Harbaugh.

The Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins at the trade deadline with the expectation that he will become the quarterback the entire organization can rally behind, signaling a significant shift in the team's quarterback situation and a commitment to stabilizing the position for the remainder of the season.

Ladd McConkey was identified as a trade asset on the Chargers roster ahead of the trade deadline, though the team ultimately decided not to trade him despite an 0-8 start to the 2026 season and general manager Joe Hortiz's stated openness to being active in pursuing moves to improve the team.

Justin Herbert was identified as a trade asset on the Chargers roster ahead of the trade deadline, though the team ultimately decided not to trade him despite an 0-8 start to the 2026 season and general manager Joe Hortiz's stated openness to being active in pursuing moves to improve the team.

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The source indicates that the Raiders planned to shift to Fernando Mendoza as their starting quarterback after Kirk Cousins played a few more games, suggesting Mendoza was the long-term option for the rebuilding team.

The source characterizes the Raiders' trade of Kirk Cousins to the Vikings as brilliant, noting that Cousins was going to start perhaps a few more games before the team shifted to Fernando Mendoza. By flipping a half-season of Cousins into a third-round pick from the Vikings, the Raiders made a move most non-dead playoff contenders would not make, but it was perfect for their rebuild.

The source notes that Downs has always been a player who should have been more productive in Indianapolis, and the Chiefs acquired him to unlock his potential. The trade cost Kansas City a fourth- and fifth-round pick (with a seventh coming back), which the source characterizes as a worthwhile gamble despite not being trivial.

The source criticizes the Colts for not trading running back Jonathan Taylor at the deadline, questioning the strategic purpose of keeping him while trading away multiple other offensive players (Quenton Nelson, Josh Downs, Keenan Allen). The source states 'What's the point in keeping him?' and notes that Taylor 'should have been' traded.

The Colts traded receiver Josh Downs to the Chiefs for fourth- and fifth-round picks, a move the source views as 'fine.' The source notes that Downs 'has always been a player who should have been more productive in Indianapolis' and that the Chiefs now have 'a chance to unlock his potential,' though the cost of a fourth- and fifth-round pick was 'not trivial but it was a worthwhile gamble.'

The Colts traded veteran receiver Keenan Allen to the 49ers for a sixth-round pick, which the source characterizes as 'smart' business in the context of a broader deadline sell-off.

The Texans traded a second-round pick to the Cardinals for receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., a cost the source views as 'steep' given Harrison Jr.'s disappointing NFL performance: six catches for 60 yards in three games, production the source characterizes as 'the type of production that can be found off someone's practice squad.'

The source suggests Jerry Jeudy should have been traded by the Browns at the deadline, noting he is not making a big impact for a team turning to young rookie receivers. The source speculates there may not have been much market for him, but characterizes a Jeudy trade as 'wise' and a move that 'could have and probably should have happened.'

The source notes that Joe Burrow is playing at an MVP level, making it notable that the Bengals did not make additional roster moves at the trade deadline to support his elite performance.

The Ravens traded for Jacoby Brissett to provide offensive hope after Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley landed on IR, but the source questions the move's logic: Brissett isn't expected to save the season, no complementary offensive additions were made, and the trade involved a fourth-round pick (though Baltimore received a fifth-round pick back). The source characterizes the move as 'a bit odd' without clear strategic purpose.

The source describes the Jacoby Brissett trade from the Cardinals to the Ravens as a no-brainer, noting there was no real reason to keep him around, with Arizona getting two picks in return.

The source notes that running back TreVeyon Henderson was dealing with injuries, making running back a big need for the Patriots at the deadline; however, the Patriots were surprisingly quiet and did not make a trade to address this need.

The source notes that running back Rhamondre Stevenson was dealing with injuries, making running back a big need for the Patriots at the deadline; however, the Patriots were surprisingly quiet and did not make a trade to address this need.

The source notes the 49ers picked up Keenan Allen, who can be quality Mike Evans insurance even with the health forecast at receiver appearing to improve; this suggests Allen provides depth and contingency value for San Francisco.

The source notes that the Rams lost starting receiver Puka Nacua to injury, which was one reason the team stood pat at the deadline despite needing offensive help.

The source notes that the Rams lost starting receiver Davante Adams to injury, which was one reason the team stood pat at the deadline despite needing offensive help.

The source indicates the Cardinals are smart to continue stacking resources for the offseason without dealing off players such as Trey McBride, suggesting he is a franchise pillar the team wants to retain during their multi-year rebuild.

The source notes that after Arizona traded Harrison to the Texans on Oct. 12, he caught six passes for 60 yards and a score, suggesting the Cardinals may have made a smart move getting what they could for a depreciating asset; the trade all but admitted defeat on the pick.

Murray was injured, leading to Carson Wentz starting against the Bills and struggling, which prompted the Vikings to acquire Kirk Cousins.

Wentz struggled against the Bills in place of an injured Kyler Murray, prompting the Vikings to acquire Kirk Cousins to provide offensive stability.

The Vikings acquired Cousins from the Raiders on Nov. 10 for a 2027 third-round pick in a desperate attempt to provide offensive stability; Cousins previously played for head coach Kevin O'Connell in Minnesota. The source notes the third-round pick cost likely means the Vikings are serious about him starting quickly.

The Packers reportedly kicked the tires on Jonathan Taylor amid Josh Jacobs' once-uncertain status, suggesting the team was exploring running back depth options.

The Packers acquired running back Johnson from the Steelers on Aug. 30 for a 2028 sixth-round pick; the acquisition came as the Packers started 1-2 but have since ripped off five wins in their past six games and are emerging as a sneaky title contender.

Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots, precipitating the Eagles' shift into sell mode at the trade deadline; his murky future is cited as a key reason for the team's strategic pivot.

Dart presumably remains the Giants' 2027 starter after the team acquired J.J. McCarthy, though McCarthy's potential strong finish could create interesting quarterback competition dynamics heading into next offseason.

The Giants acquired McCarthy from the Vikings for nickels on the dollar (2027 fifth-round pick) on Sept. 28, potentially changing the team's landscape at quarterback; Jaxson Dart presumably remains the 2027 starter, but a strong finish from McCarthy could set up interesting optics next offseason.

QB Jayden Daniels remains listed with a Week 2 elbow dislocation on the injury report, providing context for ongoing offensive availability concerns.

TE John Bates was a full participant on Tuesday's injury report despite suffering a shoulder injury vs. the Eagles, indicating he is likely available for the Giants game.

TE Chig Okonkwo was a full participant on Tuesday despite dealing with a hip injury from the Rams game. The source emphasizes this is a huge positive development given Washington's receiver issues, suggesting Okonkwo's availability is critical to the offense.

TE Colson Yankoff was a DNP (Did Not Participate) for the second consecutive day with a knee injury suffered in Week 8, putting his availability in a tough spot for the Giants game.

WR Treylon Burks suffered a foot injury vs. the 49ers and missed last week's game; he was limited on Tuesday's injury report. The source notes this was a critical practice for Burks to prove his availability for Thursday's game against the Giants, with cautious optimism: 'Are we sure he's going to go? We are not. But there's some hope after he was considered limited on the Commanders' official injury report.'

Quarterback Jayden Daniels is still listed on the injury report with a Week 2 elbow dislocation, indicating an ongoing issue from earlier in the season.

Tight end John Bates was listed as a full participant on Tuesday's injury report but is dealing with a shoulder injury suffered against the Eagles.

Tight end Chig Okonkwo was a full participant on Tuesday after dealing with a hip injury from the Rams game. The source describes this as a huge positive development given Washington's receiver issues.

Tight end Colson Yankoff was a DNP (did not participate) for the second straight day with a knee injury suffered in Week 8, putting his availability for Thursday's game against the Giants in a tough spot.

Burks was limited on the Commanders' official injury report after suffering a foot injury against the 49ers and missing the previous week's game. He had a critical Tuesday practice to prove his availability for Thursday's game against the Giants, with the source noting there is some hope for his participation but no certainty.

Now eligible to be activated from injured reserve; Blue's waiver departure from the Eagles roster suggests Shipley is healthy enough to return to play. The Eagles are on their bye and won't practice until next week, so they won't necessarily be in a rush to open their 21-day practice windows.

Now eligible to be activated from injured reserve; Blue's waiver departure from the Eagles roster suggests Bigsby is healthy enough to return to play. The Eagles are on their bye and won't practice until next week, so they won't necessarily be in a rush to open their 21-day practice windows.

Waived by the Eagles on November 10 after serving as a third-string backfield option behind Saquon Barkley and Elijah Mitchell; the team did not trust him to play much on offense except in garbage time; also handled kick returns with a 22.3-yard average. Blue's departure suggests Tank Bigsby and/or Will Shipley are healthy enough to be activated from injured reserve.

Carson Beck faces a challenging debut start for the Cardinals with significant offensive line gaps and a weak receiving corps; the team is missing Paris Johnson Jr. with suboptimal replacements, and the wide receiver room is described as potentially the worst in the NFL, raising questions about whether this is the right week for his first start.

Expected to return from bye week after missing time. The source highlights Monangai's anticipated availability as a key factor for the Bears' offensive performance going forward, particularly in games where the passing game struggles, suggesting his role as a complementary piece to the offense will be important for the team's second-half success.

Caught a 38-yard game-winning touchdown pass from Caleb Williams in Week 9 against Tampa Bay, a clutch play that set up the Bears' game-winning field goal. The source notes Loveland was 'wide-open' on the play, highlighting his availability in critical moments and his role in the Bears' offensive execution when it matters most.

Threw four interceptions in Week 9 against Tampa Bay, a career high (previously never threw more than two in an NFL game); however, maintained confidence and delivered the game-winning 38-yard touchdown pass to Colston Loveland when the Bears needed it most. Williams stated 'I'll never not throw the ball' and expressed willingness to take risks in tight windows, suggesting his aggressive approach remains unchanged despite the turnover spike.

Allen's targets should remain available in San Francisco, with no WR having over a 10% target share outside of Mike Evans, creating opportunity for Allen to continue as a flex option with more confidence in the 49ers' pass-heavy system.

Allen has quietly put together a solid fantasy season, outscoring Josh Downs with 10.1 PPR PPG while ranking inside the top 20 WRs in targets. The 49ers have been fantasy gold for receivers this decade, ranking first in fantasy points per target since 2020 and still second in 2026 to the Cincinnati Bengals.

Taylor's ceiling is heavily dependent on touchdowns, but the Colts offense ranks 31st in touchdowns per game since Week 5 with only 1.4 per game. While he remains startable, long-term risk is elevated in a failing season. His fantasy points correlate strongly with game script: scoring 0-17 yields 11.3 half PPR (RB18), 18-24 yields 14.9 (RB15), 25-30 yields 19.7 (RB3), and 31+ yields 29.5 (RB1).

Taylor is the lone survivor in Indianapolis after the Colts traded Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner, Keenan Allen, and Josh Downs. His touch share, which dipped to 63% in recent weeks, should rise back up as there is less reason to save his legs in a failing season.

The Downs trade is a positive for Mahomes, but the impact is modest. Mahomes' passing production over the past few years has been modest in fantasy, often relying on rushing for his ceiling, and the trade may only provide approximately a 1-PPG bump compared to having a different wideout in the game.

Rice's fantasy outlook is supported by Kansas City's upcoming schedule: in a five-game stretch the Chiefs face the Bills, Rams, Bengals, Patriots and 49ers—all teams that can bump up passing volume and scoring. The Chiefs rank third in pass rate over expected, behind only the Packers and Bengals.

The source expresses worry for Rice once Downs plays full snaps. Rice is volume-dependent and runs over 50% of his routes from the slot with over 70% of receiving fantasy points on throws under 10 air yards—a similar style to Downs—which creates overlap and potential target share compression.

Downs ranks 5th in average separation score among 104 qualified wide receivers this season with a score of 76, indicating elite separation ability that should translate to production in Kansas City's offense.

Downs' trade to Kansas City is described as a lifesaver for his fantasy outlook and a dynasty fantasy winner if he re-signs with the Chiefs. He was limited to sub-20% target share in Indianapolis despite the Colts losing Alec Pierce and trading Michael Pittman Jr., but Kansas City offers him more opportunity as one of the most talented receivers in a new offense with the lowest average depth of target in the NFL. He should finally be usable in redraft leagues.

Dante Pettis was placed on injured reserve; Xavier Smith replaced him on the 49ers practice squad on October 7.

No transaction wire moves involving Brandon Aiyuk; this will likely remain the case until Aiyuk's unpaid roster exemption expires on November 23.

Jordan Whittington is among the Rams' missing receivers; his absence, along with injuries to Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, prompted the Rams to bring back Xavier Smith as a returner.

Davante Adams is among the Rams' missing receivers; his absence, along with injuries to Puka Nacua and Jordan Whittington, prompted the Rams to bring back Xavier Smith as a returner.

Puka Nacua is among the Rams' injured receivers; his injury, along with the absence of Davante Adams and Jordan Whittington, prompted the Rams to bring back Xavier Smith as a returner.

The Rams signed wide receiver Xavier Smith off the 49ers' practice squad; Smith had previously been with the Rams earlier in the season as their primary returner before being released; he had been with the 49ers since October 7, replacing Dante Pettis on the practice squad.

Halton's placement on Injured Reserve creates a roster spot for wide receiver Keenan Allen, freeing up a roster slot for the 49ers.

No roster transactions involving Aiyuk have occurred; the source indicates no moves are likely until his unpaid roster exemption expires on November 23, a potential transaction date to monitor.

Signed by the Rams off the 49ers' practice squad; was the team's primary returner before being let go earlier this season; brought back due to injuries to Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and Jordan Whittington in the Rams' receiver room; had been with the 49ers since October 7.

Roster spot created by Gracen Halton's IR placement; Allen is being activated to fill the vacancy on the 49ers roster.

Schultz said an NFC team is the one to keep an eye on. Aiyuk also petty enough to want to play the 49ers later. I think it’s the Seahawks after Nov. 23.

Brandon Aiyuk was not traded or released. He figures to remain with the 49ers until his two-week unpaid roster exemption expires on November 23rd, per @​MaioccoNBCS

Going from Daniel Jones to Patrick Mahomes is like going from Daniel Jones to Patrick Mahomes

Going from Daniel Jones to Patrick Mahomes is like going from Daniel Jones to Patrick Mahomes

The source positions Mumpfield as a depth chart option at receiver for the Rams who would be clearly upgraded by a Beckham reunion. Mumpfield is mentioned alongside Jordan Whittington as the type of receiver the Rams currently have in their depth chart that a veteran like Beckham would surpass.

The source positions Whittington as a depth chart option at receiver for the Rams who would be clearly upgraded by a Beckham reunion. Whittington is mentioned alongside Konata Mumpfield as the type of receiver the Rams currently have in their depth chart that a veteran like Beckham would surpass.

The source argues the Rams should pursue Beckham as a reunion target following his Vikings release. Beckham already knows Sean McVay's offensive system and has chemistry with Matthew Stafford from their 2021 Super Bowl run. While Beckham may not return as a superstar, the Rams need an experienced receiver to provide an alternative when defenses focus on other playmakers. Stafford can trust Beckham to be in the correct spot, and Beckham would represent a clear upgrade over current depth chart options like Jordan Whittington and Konata Mumpfield.

Since Week 5 - Bucky Irving has: 111 Rushing Attempts 584 Rushing Yards 5.26 YPC 6 Rushing TDs He is also getting FED in the red zone. ✅ 13 carries inside the 10 ✅ 7 carries inside the 5 His season long pace since Week 5: 1,985 Rushing Yards 24 Touchdowns (@​FantasyPtsData)

Allen's addition provides Purdy with another weapon to find trust in, especially while the San Francisco receiver room slowly gets healthy. The 49ers don't necessarily have to rush injured receivers back to the field with Allen as a reliable option.

Watkins continues to improve; caught four passes for 86 yards and a touchdown in a recent week. Having a threat like Keenan Allen alongside Watkins will likely open things up for Watkins in the 49ers offense.

Kirk has dealt with injury throughout the 2026 season, contributing to the 49ers' shortage of available wideouts and prompting the Keenan Allen acquisition.

Pearsall has dealt with injury throughout the 2026 season, contributing to the 49ers' shortage of available wideouts and prompting the Keenan Allen acquisition.

Samuel has dealt with injury throughout the 2026 season, contributing to the 49ers' shortage of available wideouts and prompting the Keenan Allen acquisition.

Evans, 33 years old, has missed significant time due to injury in 2026, cited as an example of age-related durability risk for the 49ers receiver room. His injury absence is part of the reason San Francisco pursued the Keenan Allen trade.

Allen is 34 years old in his 14th NFL season, raising durability concerns. However, he's been relatively healthy in 2026, appearing in every game except one for the Colts (missed Week 4 with a groin injury). Source notes health and availability will be critical to 49ers' Super Bowl hopes, citing Mike Evans (33) as an example of age-related injury risk.

Allen caught 40 balls for 351 yards and 1 touchdown in eight games with the Colts in 2026; shared 22% of targets with a 69% catch rating and averaged 8.8 yards per catch. Source notes he's 'maybe not the fantasy pickup he once was' but contributes to winning football games.

Allen acquired by 49ers for a 2027 sixth-round pick on Nov. 10 trade deadline; expected to come in as a starter in San Francisco's WR room. Known for elite route-running, high IQ, superb ball-tracking and catching ability with nothing thrown his way getting dropped. Provides Brock Purdy with another trusted weapon while the 49ers receiver room recovers from injuries.

Tucker was open deep in junk time but Cousins' throw fell short and was intercepted by a 49ers defender, resulting in Cousins' third interception of the game.

Watkins was found open by Purdy for a 37-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter, benefiting from the Raiders' lack of pass rush that gave Purdy ample time.

Mayer was involved in multiple goal-line plays that resulted in turnovers: first, he was tackled and had the ball punched out just before crossing the goal line; later, he was called for offensive pass interference negating his own touchdown catch.

McCaffrey benefited from a Raiders defensive breakdown where both defensive tackles dropped into zone coverage, allowing him to catch a passing touchdown.

Nailor received a pass from Cousins during the Raiders' second drive as the offense attempted to settle in and drive downfield after an initial three-and-out.

Bech received a pass from Cousins during the Raiders' second drive as the offense attempted to settle in and drive downfield after an initial three-and-out.

Purdy finished the game with 40 yards rushing on seven carries including a rushing touchdown that put the 49ers up 14-0, demonstrating the 49ers' ground-oriented offensive scheme and Purdy's dual-threat capability.

Bowers played his first game near his hometown of Napa, California with around 50 friends and family in attendance and punished the 49ers, finishing with 111 yards on seven catches including a 21-yard touchdown. A questionable spot robbed him of a second touchdown, suggesting even stronger performance was possible.

Washington Jr. was subjected to awful run blocking, finishing with -3.0 yards on six carries with a long of four yards, indicating severe offensive line struggles.

Jeanty regained his starting position but managed only 25 yards on six carries; in the passing game where he has made his largest impact, he caught five passes for -5.0 yards, indicating poor efficiency and blocking conditions.

Cousins had his worst game as Raiders signal caller, throwing only eight times in the first half and finishing with three interceptions including a pick-six after recovering his own fumble. The source notes that everything rests on his shoulders and he cannot afford to make mistakes if the Raiders are to have any chance of winning.

Jalen Nailor was targeted by Kirk Cousins early in the game as the Raiders' offense got settled in after going three-and-out on their first drive. He was one of three receivers (along with Jack Bech and Brock Bowers) who received passes from Cousins during this early offensive possession.

Jack Bech was targeted by Kirk Cousins early in the game as the Raiders' offense got settled in after going three-and-out on their first drive. He was one of three receivers (along with Brock Bowers and Jalen Nailor) who received passes from Cousins during this early offensive possession.

Tre Tucker was open deep on a critical play late in the game, but Cousins' throw fell short and was intercepted by a 49ers defender. This was Cousins' third interception of the day and the fifth total turnover, effectively ending the game in junk time.

Michael Mayer was targeted by Cousins for a nice gain but suffered two critical red zone failures. On one drive, he was tackled and fumbled at the goal line when a 49ers defender punched the ball out just before he crossed. Later, Mayer was called for offensive pass interference, negating his own touchdown catch. These two red zone turnovers directly cost the Raiders scoring opportunities.

Brock Bowers played his first game near his hometown of Napa, California, with reportedly around 50 friends and family in attendance. He punished the 49ers, finishing with 111 yards on seven catches, including a 21-yard touchdown score. A questionable spot robbed him of a second touchdown, indicating he was in the end zone multiple times and was a dominant force in the Raiders' passing attack.

Mike Washington Jr. was subjected to simply awful run blocking, finishing the game with -3.0 yards on six carries with a long of four yards. The poor offensive line performance rendered him ineffective in the running game.

Ashton Jeanty regained his starting position but struggled significantly. He managed only 25 yards on six carries in the running game. In the passing game where he has made his largest impact, he caught five passes for -5.0 yards, indicating poor efficiency and limited offensive opportunity despite his receiving role.

Kirk Cousins had his worst game as the signal caller for the Raiders. He threw three interceptions, including one pick-six after recovering his own fumble on the opening play of the second half. In the first half, he only threw the ball eight times. Despite a strong retribution drive with seven consecutive completions and a 21-yard touchdown pass to Bowers, Cousins committed five total turnovers (three interceptions and two fumbles), with multiple red zone turnovers that negated potential scores and directly cost the Raiders the game.

Mendoza's first start will come against one of the top defenses in the NFL in the Seattle Seahawks at home this Sunday, followed by another top defense in Denver. The source notes he won't have the easiest start to his starting tenure.

Mendoza, the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, will start at quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders after the team traded Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings before the trade deadline. Mendoza had been sitting behind Cousins for the first nine games of the season and made his NFL debut in relief in the fourth quarter against New England, completing 6 of 8 passes for 48 yards. The Raiders' decision to trade Cousins signals they are comfortable deploying Mendoza and have shifted focus from winning in 2026 to building for the future.

Mentioned as a bench stash by an owner who traded for Love in Week 4. No meaningful community discussion of his fantasy value or role.

One owner asks whether the Cardinals will bother bringing Love back this season given the QB situation collapse, despite his juicy playoff schedule. No community consensus; question is raised but not answered.

Beck is the next QB up on the Cardinals' depth chart. Community sentiment is mixed and uncertain: some note he has college experience and 'seems competent and like someone who can and will sling it'; one comment references his preseason tape as 'fantastic' with good decisiveness and accuracy. However, others are skeptical ('God we're so Beck!') and worry about his ability to elevate receivers. LaFleur reportedly wanted Beck to observe a full season before playing. No consensus on whether Beck will be better or worse than Minshew; game script will force passing volume regardless.

Michael Wilson was benefiting from Minshew's competent play and was part of the hyper-target strategy alongside McBride. Minshew's IR placement removes QB stability. Additionally, Wilson suffered a neck injury in the same game and played through it, adding injury concern on top of QB downgrade. Community sentiment is that Wilson's value is now severely compromised.

McBride was hyper-targeted by Minshew and viewed as a safety blanket; community expected 10–15 PPR pts/game with a juicy playoff schedule. Minshew's IR placement downgrades McBride significantly despite his elite talent. Comments split: some believe Beck will still force checkdowns to McBride as a safety valve; others compare him unfavorably to Tyler Warren and note that bad QB play historically tanks even top-tier pass-catchers (e.g., Jalen Hurts). Consensus is cautious pessimism—McBride remains a must-start but ceiling is capped and floor is uncertain.

Rookie running back Mike Washington has shown some juice in the backfield for the Raiders, providing a bright spot in an otherwise struggling rushing attack that ranks 31st in rushing yards per game (71.3) and last in yards per rush (2.9).

First-round talent Ashton Jeanty from the 2025 draft has not worked out for the Raiders. The running back's underperformance contributes to Las Vegas ranking 31st in rushing yards per game (71.3) and last in yards per rush (2.9), forcing the offense to rely heavily on passing.

Wide receiver Tre Tucker emerged as a reliable downfield option for Kirk Cousins, which gives Mendoza more relief in the passing game as the Raiders' new starting quarterback. Tucker's development as a downfield threat provides additional offensive weapons beyond tight end Brock Bowers.

Tight end Brock Bowers ranks ninth in the league in receiving yards and provides a crucial red-zone target with six touchdowns already this season. With the Raiders' weak rushing attack and Mendoza likely to shoulder much of the offensive output, Bowers figures to remain a key receiving option in the passing game.

Kirk Cousins was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Minnesota Vikings before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. The trade came after the Vikings' 23-6 loss to Buffalo on Monday Night Football. GM John Spytek said he never shopped Cousins and that talks with Minnesota started in earnest Tuesday morning. Spytek met with Cousins before the trade was agreed to, describing it as a productive conversation where the Raiders showed respect to the 15-year veteran.

Mendoza will likely have to shoulder much of the offensive output for the Raiders due to a weak rushing attack. Las Vegas ranks 31st in rushing yards per game (71.3) and last in yards per rush (2.9), with first-round talent Ashton Jeanty not working out, though rookie Mike Washington has shown some juice. Head coach Kubiak acknowledged the imbalance, saying 'You can't be a running and throwing team when you're throwing it every time,' indicating Mendoza will need to carry the passing load.

Mendoza is slated to make his first career start against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks at home on Sunday, Nov. 15. His first two opponents feature vaunted defensive units: Seattle's 'Dark Side' defense did not allow a touchdown to Arizona last week, and Denver ranks in the top 10 in points allowed per game (20.7), sacks (26), and takeaways (12). Despite the tough matchups, Kubiak emphasized Mendoza's preparation and readiness, noting he is 'studying right now like he would any other game' and has shown extensive work ethic.

Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in 2025, has been named the Raiders' starting quarterback moving forward after Kirk Cousins was traded to Minnesota. GM John Spytek confirmed the decision Nov. 10, stating 'He passed every test' and noting Mendoza's growth as a person, teammate, and leader put the organization in a position where they had to make the decision to start him. Head coach Klint Kubiak said Mendoza 'exceeded expectations' in practice and demonstrated readiness both physically and mentally, with his teammates knowing how prepared he is.

Here’s where I’m at on rest-of-season ranks: Rashee Rice - WR22 (slight dip from WR19) Josh Downs - WR33 (big jump from WR42, was factoring trade possibility though or would’ve been lower) Xavier Worthy - WR57 (big dip from WR48)

The Cardinals released running back Jermar Jefferson from the practice squad.

The Cardinals released tight end Rivaldo Fairweather from the practice squad.

The Cardinals signed receiver Phillip Dorsett II to the practice squad.

Rookie quarterback Joey Aguilar was signed from the Jaguars' practice squad to back up rookie Carson Beck.

The Cardinals signed veteran quarterback Josh Johnson from the Bengals' practice squad to back up rookie Carson Beck.

Beck will get his first NFL start on Sunday against the Rams; the Cardinals signed veteran quarterback Josh Johnson and rookie quarterback Joey Aguilar to back him up.

Wilson's neck injury will end his season. He played eight games in 2026, making 51 receptions for 546 yards and two touchdowns.

Minshew tore the UCL in his elbow and will miss the rest of the season; he is scheduled to be a free agent at the end of the season. In two appearances, he completed 38 of 53 passes for 354 yards and three touchdowns, and led the Cardinals to an overtime win in Dallas in Week 8.

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Jaguars dealt fourth- and sixth-round picks for Meyers before last year's deadline; used as a trade comparison point to evaluate the value of Josh Downs' acquisition by the Chiefs.

Seahawks paid fourth- and fifth-round picks for Shaheed before last year's deadline; used as a trade comparison point to evaluate the value of Josh Downs' acquisition by the Chiefs for the same pick compensation.

Uncertainty surrounds Daniel Jones' future with the Colts; the team may consider quarterback options in the draft given this uncertainty, though Jones was not traded by the deadline.

Treadwell is among the Colts receivers the team will evaluate for the remainder of the season to determine who stays and who goes; Colts will see what they have in him as they rebuild their gutted WR room.

Burks is among the Colts receivers the team will evaluate for the remainder of the season to determine who stays and who goes; Colts will see what they have in him as they rebuild their gutted WR room.

Dulin is among the Colts receivers the team will evaluate for the remainder of the season to determine who stays and who goes; Colts will see what they have in him as they rebuild their gutted WR room.

Gould is among the Colts receivers the team will evaluate for the remainder of the season to determine who stays and who goes; Colts will see what they have in him as they rebuild their gutted WR room.

Westbrook-Ikhine is among the Colts receivers the team will evaluate for the remainder of the season to determine who stays and who goes; Colts will see what they have in him as they rebuild their gutted WR room.

Remigio has struggled in the punt-return role for the Chiefs this season; Downs' acquisition provides an alternative option with a 9.8-yard career punt-return average.

Pierce is hurt and was unavailable during the period when Downs and Keenan Allen shared the lead receiving role with the Colts; his injury status affected target distribution in Indianapolis.

Allen shared the lead receiving role with Josh Downs in Indianapolis this season before Downs was traded to Kansas City; Downs surpassed both 50-target and 300-yard receiving thresholds while splitting targets with Allen.

Worthy has been far more efficient as a perimeter receiver in his career; can line up in multiple spots alongside Rashee Rice and Josh Downs in Chiefs offense, providing flexibility in receiving corps.

Rice can line up in multiple spots in Chiefs offense alongside Downs and Xavier Worthy; Rice's numbers over the past year-plus have been slightly better when playing inside (slot), positioning him as a versatile option in Kansas City's receiving corps.

Kelce is performing at a relatively high level in what is expected to be his swan-song season; Chiefs are leveraging their championship window with Kelce still contributing at a meaningful level.

Mahomes has recovered from his knee injury and is showing he can still perform at a high level; Chiefs are taking advantage of their championship window with Mahomes' health status and Travis Kelce still performing well in his expected swan-song season.

Downs can help Chiefs' punt-return situation; has 9.8-yard career average on punt returns, providing value beyond receiving role as Nikko Remigio has struggled in that role this season.

Downs is not a deep threat, which was probably the Chiefs' biggest receiver need; this limitation means he fills a secondary role rather than addressing the primary gap in Kansas City's passing attack.

In nine games (seven starts) with the Colts this season, Downs caught 33 passes for 354 yards and one TD on 57 targets; had team-high seven catches for 72 yards on nine targets in Week 2 matchup against Kansas City; surpassed both 50-target and 300-yard receiving thresholds, sharing lead role in Indy with Keenan Allen.

Downs acquired by Chiefs from Colts and expected to earn a sizable role in Kansas City's offense; primarily a slot receiver in his career with increased outside work in 2024, can line up in multiple spots alongside Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy; best suited to run efficient routes, separate quickly, and generate first downs rather than serve as a deep threat.

2024 hype cycle: some fantasy analysts (cited in comments) favored Jaydon Blue over Williams as the more explosive option, a take that has become a cautionary tale. One commenter noted they avoided Williams last year and drafted Etienne instead with better results; another noted Williams looked washed in Denver post-injury before joining Eagles. Blue's waiver move is being used as retroactive validation that Williams was the correct evaluation.

Waived by Eagles after failing to earn snaps despite thin RB depth. poor work ethic, dragging effort on field, especially on kick returns; rumored to have blisters from luxury cleats during Cowboys training camp. Multiple comments note he couldn't stick on any team despite league-wide RB injuries. Repeatedly compared to failed 2024 hype when some analysts favored him over Javonte Williams; that narrative has become a running joke in the sub.

QB Fantasy Leaders Through Week 9: Joe Burrow is QB1. Josh Allen is QB2. Brock Purdy is QB3. Jordan Love is QB4. CJ Stroud is QB5. Drake Maye is QB6. Kirk Cousins is QB7. Bryce Young is QB8. Trevor Lawrence is QB9. Dak Prescott is QB10. Jared Goff is QB11. Jayden Daniels is QB12.

QB Fantasy Leaders Through Week 9: Joe Burrow is QB1. Josh Allen is QB2. Brock Purdy is QB3. Jordan Love is QB4. CJ Stroud is QB5. Drake Maye is QB6. Kirk Cousins is QB7. Bryce Young is QB8. Trevor Lawrence is QB9. Dak Prescott is QB10. Jared Goff is QB11. Jayden Daniels is QB12.

QB Fantasy Leaders Through Week 9: Joe Burrow is QB1. Josh Allen is QB2. Brock Purdy is QB3. Jordan Love is QB4. CJ Stroud is QB5. Drake Maye is QB6. Kirk Cousins is QB7. Bryce Young is QB8. Trevor Lawrence is QB9. Dak Prescott is QB10. Jared Goff is QB11. Jayden Daniels is QB12.

QB Fantasy Leaders Through Week 9: Joe Burrow is QB1. Josh Allen is QB2. Brock Purdy is QB3. Jordan Love is QB4. CJ Stroud is QB5. Drake Maye is QB6. Kirk Cousins is QB7. Bryce Young is QB8. Trevor Lawrence is QB9. Dak Prescott is QB10. Jared Goff is QB11. Jayden Daniels is QB12.

QB Fantasy Leaders Through Week 9: Joe Burrow is QB1. Josh Allen is QB2. Brock Purdy is QB3. Jordan Love is QB4. CJ Stroud is QB5. Drake Maye is QB6. Kirk Cousins is QB7. Bryce Young is QB8. Trevor Lawrence is QB9. Dak Prescott is QB10. Jared Goff is QB11. Jayden Daniels is QB12.

QB Fantasy Leaders Through Week 9: Joe Burrow is QB1. Josh Allen is QB2. Brock Purdy is QB3. Jordan Love is QB4. CJ Stroud is QB5. Drake Maye is QB6. Kirk Cousins is QB7. Bryce Young is QB8. Trevor Lawrence is QB9. Dak Prescott is QB10. Jared Goff is QB11. Jayden Daniels is QB12.

QB Fantasy Leaders Through Week 9: Joe Burrow is QB1. Josh Allen is QB2. Brock Purdy is QB3. Jordan Love is QB4. CJ Stroud is QB5. Drake Maye is QB6. Kirk Cousins is QB7. Bryce Young is QB8. Trevor Lawrence is QB9. Dak Prescott is QB10. Jared Goff is QB11. Jayden Daniels is QB12.

QB Fantasy Leaders Through Week 9: Joe Burrow is QB1. Josh Allen is QB2. Brock Purdy is QB3. Jordan Love is QB4. CJ Stroud is QB5. Drake Maye is QB6. Kirk Cousins is QB7. Bryce Young is QB8. Trevor Lawrence is QB9. Dak Prescott is QB10. Jared Goff is QB11. Jayden Daniels is QB12.

QB Fantasy Leaders Through Week 9: Joe Burrow is QB1. Josh Allen is QB2. Brock Purdy is QB3. Jordan Love is QB4. CJ Stroud is QB5. Drake Maye is QB6. Kirk Cousins is QB7. Bryce Young is QB8. Trevor Lawrence is QB9. Dak Prescott is QB10. Jared Goff is QB11. Jayden Daniels is QB12.

QB Fantasy Leaders Through Week 9: Joe Burrow is QB1. Josh Allen is QB2. Brock Purdy is QB3. Jordan Love is QB4. CJ Stroud is QB5. Drake Maye is QB6. Kirk Cousins is QB7. Bryce Young is QB8. Trevor Lawrence is QB9. Dak Prescott is QB10. Jared Goff is QB11. Jayden Daniels is QB12.

QB Fantasy Leaders Through Week 9: Joe Burrow is QB1. Josh Allen is QB2. Brock Purdy is QB3. Jordan Love is QB4. CJ Stroud is QB5. Drake Maye is QB6. Kirk Cousins is QB7. Bryce Young is QB8. Trevor Lawrence is QB9. Dak Prescott is QB10. Jared Goff is QB11. Jayden Daniels is QB12.

Demarcus Robinson was activated off injured reserve by the 49ers to fill the roster spot vacated by Christian Kirk's meniscus injury before the Week 9 matchup against Las Vegas.

Jordan Watkins was a starting wide receiver for the 49ers in Week 9 against Las Vegas, reflecting the team's receiver depth crisis before the Keenan Allen acquisition.

Brandin Cooks was a starting wide receiver for the 49ers in Week 9 against Las Vegas, part of a depleted receiving corps that prompted the Keenan Allen trade.

Christian Kirk, brought in as a veteran receiver by the 49ers, appeared in just one game without catching any passes before suffering a meniscus injury and being placed on injured reserve.

Deebo Samuel, back with the 49ers after one season with the Washington Commanders, has been out since Week 5 with a hamstring strain, contributing to San Francisco's receiver shortage.

Mike Evans, a star free-agent acquisition for the 49ers this season, has missed the last two games with Achilles soreness, creating the receiving depth crisis that prompted the Keenan Allen acquisition.

In eight games with Indianapolis in 2026, Allen recorded 40 receptions for 351 yards and one touchdown, averaging 5.0 receptions and 43.9 yards per game.

Keenan Allen acquired by 49ers from Colts for a 2027 sixth-round pick; expected to step into the starting lineup against Dallas in Week 10, addressing San Francisco's depleted wide receiver group amid injuries to Mike Evans (Achilles soreness), Deebo Samuel (hamstring strain), and Christian Kirk (meniscus injury).

Giants fullback was isolated one-on-one against Nolan Smith in pass protection, a scheme decision that the source characterizes as a sign of disrespect and a mistake by Giants OC Matt Nagy. Smith's explosiveness and rip to the outside immediately presented him a lane to the pocket, and his ability to bend the corner at full speed while keeping Ricard on his inside hip resulted in an easy sack. The source notes this wasn't even a contest for Smith, and Ricard shouldn't have been put in this spot.

Elijah Mitchell remains on the Eagles' practice squad and could be a candidate for roster elevation if the team needs running back depth following Jaydon Blue's waiver.

Jaydon Blue was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday after appearing in the last two weeks against the Commanders and Giants with minimal offensive impact—just 8 offensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps. The 22-year-old has cycled between the Eagles' 53-man roster and practice squad since arriving from Dallas and served primarily as a kick returner.

Tank Bigsby remains on IR but may be nearing a return to the Eagles' active roster. The Eagles' bye week and lack of games until Week 11 could provide the timeline for his potential activation.

Will Shipley remains on IR but may be nearing a return to the Eagles' active roster. The Eagles' bye week and lack of games until Week 11 could provide the timeline for his potential activation.

Saquon Barkley is now the only running back on the Eagles' 53-man roster after the team waived Jaydon Blue on Tuesday. With Will Shipley and Tank Bigsby on IR and potentially nearing returns, Barkley's role and snap count could shift once the Eagles return from their bye week before Week 11.

Joe Milton posted a sub-80 passer rating against the Giants during the Eagles' seven-game losing streak, part of the franchise's first seven-straight sub-80 passer rating streak since 2006.

Tanner McKee posted sub-80 passer ratings in games against the Panthers, Cowboys, and Commanders during the Eagles' seven-game losing streak, contributing to the franchise's first seven-straight sub-80 passer rating streak since 2006.

Jalen Hurts has posted a passer rating below 80 in games against the Bears, Rams, and Jaguars during the Eagles' seven-game losing streak; this marks the first time since 2006 that Eagles quarterbacks have gone seven consecutive games without a passer rating of 80.

McKee posted a passer rating below 80 against the Panthers, Cowboys, and Commanders during the Eagles' seven-game losing streak. This is part of a broader trend where Eagles quarterbacks have failed to reach an 80 passer rating in all seven games of the losing streak, the first time since 2006 that the team has gone seven straight games without a passer rating of 80.

Hurts posted a passer rating below 80 against the Bears, Rams, and Jaguars during the Eagles' seven-game losing streak. This is part of a broader trend where Eagles quarterbacks have failed to reach an 80 passer rating in all seven games of the losing streak, the first time since 2006 that the team has gone seven straight games without a passer rating of 80.

Singletary ran 21 times for 31 yards against the Eagles, posting a 1.5 rushing average that ranks 3rd-lowest ever against Philadelphia on 20 or more carries. This was the lowest rushing average by a Giants running back on 20 or more carries in 75 years, since Eddie Price went 20-for-15 for 0.8 yards per carry in 1951. The Eagles' run defense held Singletary to historically poor efficiency.

With five catches for 50 yards, Goedert increased his career totals to 440 catches for 4,984 yards. He needs just 16 yards to reach 5,000 career yards and become the 11th Eagle to achieve that milestone. Another 35 yards would move him past A.J. Brown into the all-time Eagles top-10 receiving yards. He also needs 13 catches to pass Pete Retzlaff and move into third place in Eagles history in receptions behind only Harold Carmichael (589) and Zach Ertz (582). With 60 catches, Goedert will be the 22nd tight end with 500 receptions, and with 16 yards he'll become the 45th tight end with 5,000 yards.

In his first career start against the Giants, Milton had a 24-yard run in the fourth quarter, matching the longest run by an Eagles quarterback in his first career start in 62 years. The previous record was Jack Concannon's 29-yard run in his first start in 1964 against the Cowboys. Jalen Hurts also had a 24-yard run in his first career start in 2020 against the Saints.

Lemon has emerged as one of the Eagles' few bright spots during a seven-game losing streak. With six catches for 61 yards in the latest game, he increased his season totals to 37 catches for 312 yards. He already ranks 8th in catches by an Eagles rookie in a season and is tied with the Browns' K.C. Concepcion for most catches this year by a rookie. His 27 receptions in the last five games rank 2nd-most ever by an Eagles rookie in any five-game span and most in 86 years, surpassed only by Don Looney's 28 catches in 1940.

The Minnesota Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins for their original 2027 third-round draft pick, marking his return to the team after his first stint. The source notes this is distinct from the pick acquired from Philadelphia for Jonathan Greenard, which will likely convey better than the Vikings' original pick.

WR Malik Nabers is listed on the Giants injury report with a knee injury; participation level not specified in the report.

TE Theo Johnson was a full practice participant Tuesday with a neck injury, indicating he is likely available for Thursday's game.

WR Darnell Mooney was a full practice participant Tuesday with a chest injury, indicating he is likely available for Thursday's game.

WR Charlie Jones was a full practice participant Tuesday with a thumb injury, indicating he is likely available for Thursday's game.

Skattebo was a full practice participant Tuesday with a hamstring injury and is expected to play Thursday against Washington; head coach John Harbaugh said Skattebo was "moving well," signaling readiness for the matchup.

McCarthy was a full practice participant Tuesday with a hip injury and is expected to play Thursday against Washington; head coach John Harbaugh said McCarthy "looked fine" moving around during practice, and McCarthy stated "I feel really good" and confirmed his intention to play Thursday night, crediting the athletic training staff for his quick recovery.

WR Malik Nabers is listed as full participation on the Giants injury report despite a knee injury.

TE Theo Johnson is listed as full participation on the Giants injury report despite a neck injury.

WR Darnell Mooney is listed as full participation on the Giants injury report despite a chest injury.

WR Charlie Jones is listed as full participation on the Giants injury report despite a thumb injury.

RB Cam Skattebo was a full practice participant on Tuesday despite a hamstring injury and is expected to play Thursday against Washington. Head coach John Harbaugh said Skattebo was "moving well" during practice, signaling readiness for the upcoming matchup.

QB J.J. McCarthy was a full practice participant on Tuesday despite a hip injury and is expected to play Thursday against Washington. Head coach John Harbaugh said McCarthy "looked fine" moving around during practice. McCarthy confirmed his readiness, stating "I feel really good" and crediting the athletic training staff for getting him back quickly after Sunday's physical game.

Quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury in Week 2 that appeared to end the Giants' season before the J.J. McCarthy trade provided a potential solution.

Quarterback Jameis Winston was benched by the Giants after J.J. McCarthy's strong relief performance, with the source characterizing Winston as "hot-and-cold" and less stable than McCarthy as a starting option.

The Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings for a fifth-round pick, a "low-cost gamble on a reclamation project." McCarthy threw for 243 yards in less than a quarter in relief against the Saints and has won both games since taking over as starter. The source notes it's "possible McCarthy reverts to the inconsistent form he had last season, which caused the Vikings to give up on the 10th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after only 10 starts," but states he "has looked poised and gives the Giants a more stable option at quarterback than the hot-and-cold Winston." The source credits the cheap trade with potentially saving the Giants' season after Jaxson Dart's Week 2 knee injury, with the Giants now first in the NFC East.

The Vikings acquired 38-year-old quarterback Kirk Cousins for a third-round pick, a rare trade for a viable starting quarterback. The source cautions against overrating the move, noting the Vikings still have "the fourth-best quarterback and fourth-best offense in their division." However, the source highlights the unique advantage that Cousins previously played in Minnesota under the current coach and scheme, allowing him to "step right in." The source concludes it was "smart for the Vikings to find out" given the fantastic defense and now-competent offense, though many who previously clamored for Cousins during his six prior seasons in Minnesota had doubted his ability to win.

Wide receiver acquired by the Seahawks last season for similar compensation to what was given up for Quenton Nelson; played a significant role in Seattle's Super Bowl victory, demonstrating that Schneider's trade acquisitions can have meaningful impact despite the team's current struggles.

Veteran wide receiver acquired by the San Francisco 49ers at the deadline, further strengthening one of the NFC's best teams and a potential playoff opponent for the Seahawks.

Quarterback acquired by the Minnesota Vikings at the deadline, further strengthening one of the NFC's best teams and a potential playoff opponent for the Seahawks.

Superstar wide receiver; Seahawks were reportedly in the market for a wide receiver to complement Smith-Njigba at the deadline, though no deal materialized.