Tests have revealed a fractured scapula in the right shoulder of Panthers QB Sam Darnold, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Darnold is expected to miss "several weeks" with the injury, which Tom Pelissero reports is an "incomplete" fracture. P.J. Walker figures to step in, and Carolina also added Matt Barkley this week. A struggling Panthers offense isn't looking up.
Cowboys K Greg Zuerlein has been placed on the COVID list. If he's vaccinated, he has a chance to be cleared for Sunday's game vs. the Falcons. But, for now, fantasy owners should not plan on having Zuerlein in Week 10 lineups. We'll see who Dallas adds at K
WR Odell Beckham went unclaimed on waivers. This was expected since any team that claimed Beckham would have owed him $7.25 million for the rest of the season. Now OBJ is a free agent and can negotiate with teams of his choosing. Expect him to sign within the next day or 2.
Dolphins HC Brian Flores labeled QB Tua Tagovailoa (finger) a game-time decision for Thursday night's meeting with the Ravens. Dealing with a small fracture in the middle finger of his throwing hand, Tagovailoa reportedly couldn't throw hard enough in pregame warmups this past weekend to play vs. the Texans. He'd obviously be a risky fantasy play if he starts Thursday night's game.
Browns RBs Nick Chubb and Demetric Felton tested positive for COVID, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Both guys are vaccinated, per Schefter, giving them a chance to be cleared in time for Sunday's game against the Patriots. We'll monitor the situation, but RB D'Ernest Johnson needs to be rostered in all fantasy leagues. He'd be a borderline RB1 if Chubb is out on Sunday.
Washington dumped K Chris Blewitt and signed K Joey Slye. Blewitt missed 3 of 5 FG attempts in 2 games for the Football Team. Slye spent time with both the Texans and 49ers earlier this season, connecting on 7 of 8 FG tries. He's not a recommended Week 10 fantasy play vs. the Bucs.
Broncos rookie CB Patrick Surtain II is expected to miss multiple games after suffering a knee sprain in Sunday's win at Dallas, ESPN reports. Kyle Fuller and Ronald Darby figure to be the Denver's top 2 CBs while Surtain is out.
Bears LB Alec Ogletree (ankle) is inactive for tonight's game against the Steelers. Danny Trevathan should start in his place, in case you're left needing a replacement. S Eddie Jackson (hamstring) is also inactive, as expected. He entered the night doubtful.
Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury was non-committal on QB Kyler Murray's (ankle) Week 10 status on Monday. "I like the way he progressed through the week," Kingsbury said. "He definitely improved. We'll have to see how he looks when we get back out there on Wednesday. Hopefully he can operate and function and do his deal. I really don't have a feel for it right now." We'll get Arizona's first practice report of the week on Wednesday afternoon.
Bears RB David Montgomery (knee) has been activated from IR, putting him in line to play vs. the Steelers tonight. It'll be his first action since Week 4. HC Matt Nagy said earlier this week that Montgomery remains the lead back when healthy -- but it's unclear if he's ready to step back into that role tonight. Montgomery and RB Khalil Herbert are risky fantasy plays tonight.
Panthers QB Sam Darnold is considered "day to day" with a shoulder injury after a Monday MRI, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. HC Matt Rhule wouldn't commit to a Week 10 starting QB when asked Monday. “I’d have to see him on Wednesday and see. What does his health look like?," Rhule said of Darnold. We'll keep an eye on the situation, but neither Darnold nor QB P.J. Walker should be in your Week 10 fantasy plans.
Washington TE Logan Thomas (hamstring) was working off to the side of Monday's post-bye practice, according to The Washington Post's Nick Jhabvala. Thomas has a shot to return for this weekend's game vs. the Bucs. We'll track his progress throughout the rest of the week.
Jets WR Corey Davis (hip) is expected back for Sunday's game vs. the Bills, HC Robert Saleh said Monday. Davis has been a boom-or-bust fantasy producer this year, finishing as a top-20 PPR WR 3 times but ranking outside the top 50 in his other 3 games. He's more likely to bust than boom vs. Buffalo.
Dolphins WR Will Fuller (finger) won't play vs. the Ravens on Thursday night, HC Brian Flores said. There's no timetable for Fuller's return. With WR DeVante Parker on IR, WR Jaylen Waddle and TE Mike Gesicki will continue to dominate Dolphins targets.
Bucs HC Bruce Arians said Monday that he's not sure if TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs, back) will be ready for this weekend's game vs. Washington. Gronk tried to return in Week 8, prior to the Week 9 bye, but lasted just 6 snaps. We'll update his status throughout the week.
Bucs WR Antonio Brown (ankle) remains in a walking boot, HC Bruce Arians said Monday. Arians also suggested that Brown is not expected back for this weekend's game vs. Washington. We'll keep an eye on him this week, but fantasy owners shouldn't plan on using him in Week 10.
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson (finger) has been cleared to return for Sunday's game vs. the Packers, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Wilson will end up missing just 3 games. He was sitting 9th among QBs through 4 healthy weeks and has the 7th easiest QB schedule from Week 10 through 17.
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (ankle) has "a chance" to return for this weekend's game vs. the Panthers, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. "It's not a guarantee," Rapoport adds. We'll keep an eye on Murray's progress this week. QB Colt McCoy played pretty well in relief yesterday, completing 22 of 26 passes for 249 yards, 1 TD and 0 INTs.
The Cardinals believe RB Chase Edmonds suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the 49ers, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Edmonds is scheduled for an MRI on Monday. As Rapoport notes, high-ankle sprains generally keep players sidelined for 4-6 weeks. We'll look for further updates on Edmonds, but James Conner could flirt with RB1 production for however long Edmonds is out. Eno Benjamin will be Arizona's #2 RB.
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence suffered a low-ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Bills, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. "X-Rays were negative, little structural issues, and he’ll continue to receive treatment as he did after the game," Rapoport adds. Lawrence was able to play through the injury in Week 9 and should be available for Week 10's game vs. the Colts.
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