Saints QB Taysom Hill (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. He's either cleared the protocol or is very close. New Orleans hasn't officially named a starting QB for Sunday's game vs. the Falcons, but it'd be a surprise if it's not Hill.
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (ankle) officially did not participate in Thursday's practice. HC Mike McCarthy said earlier in the day that Lamb would be limited. He was spotted doing some work with resistance bands before practice started. Check back tomorrow for another update on his status.
Panthers QB Sam Darnold (concussion, shoulder) remained limited in Thursday's practice. NFL Network's Mike Giardi hears that Darnold's shoulder injury is as much of a concern as the concussion. We continue to expect QB P.J. Walker to start Sunday's game vs. the Patriots.
Bears HC Matt Nagy made it clear that RB David Montgomery will "still get the bulk of the carries" when he's recovered from his knee injury, according to insider Mark Grote. Montgomery returned to practice on Thursday, but his status for Monday night's game against the Steelers remains uncertain. When he does return, though, he'll be the superior fantasy option to RB Khalil Herbert, who's played very well in relief of Montgomery.
Giants RB Saquon Barkley remains on the COVID list and did not practice on Thursday. His first 2 rapid COVID tests came back positive, but a PCR test later came back negative. Barkley is scheduled for re-tests later today and tomorrow. It seems like there's a good chance he's off the COVID list in time for Sunday's game vs. the Raiders, but it remains uncertain if his injured ankle will let him play. Missing Wednesday and Thursday's practices certainly doesn't help.
Packers WR Davante Adams has been activated from the COVID list. He'll be back for Sunday's game vs. the Chiefs -- albeit without QB Aaron Rodgers. In 8 games Rodgers missed all or most of back in 2017 (with Brett Hundley under center), Adams averaged 8.9 targets, 5.8 catches, 68 yards and .6 TDs. See where he sits in the Week 9 WR Rankings.
Bears RB David Montgomery will practice on Thursday for the 1st time since spraining his knee back in Week 4. Montgomery is eligible to play vs. the Steelers on Monday night, but it's still unclear if he will. It's worth noting that the Bears have a Week 10 bye, so they could opt to hold Montgomery out for 1 more game and get him another week of rest.
Texans HC David Culley announced Thursday that QB Tyrod Taylor will start this weekend's game vs. the Dolphins. Taylor has been out since hurting his hamstring back in Week 2. He was good before going down, posting a 291-2-0 passing line vs. the Jaguars in Week 1 and completing 10-of-11 passes for 125 yards and a score before exiting in Week 2. Taylor is only a starting option in 2-QB and Superflex leagues -- but his return is good news for WR Brandin Cooks.
Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy confirmed that QB Dak Prescott (calf) is expected to be a full-go in Thursday's practice and play vs. the Broncos on Sunday. We'll continue to monitor his status, but Prescott can be penciled into Week 9 fantasy lineups.
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb suffered an ankle injury in Wednesday's practice, HC Mike McCarthy said. Lamb is expected to be limited on Thursday. The fact that he'll be out there at all is encouraging, but we'll need to keep an eye on him leading up to Sunday's game vs. the Broncos.
Browns WR Odell Beckham will be excused from practice again on Thursday, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports. Browns GM Andrew Berry and Beckham's agent are reportedly talking through the situation, but it seems like this is heading toward Beckham getting released. Don't expect OBJ to play vs. the Bengals on Sunday.
Titans WR Julio Jones (hamstring) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday -- his 1st since Friday of Week 7. Jones seemingly has a chance to play vs. the Rams on Sunday night, but check back tomorrow for another update.
Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday. He was questionable heading into last Thursday night's game before aggravating the injury early on. Hopkins ended up sneaking back in for a few more snaps, so we're tentatively expecting him to play vs. the 49ers this weekend. We'll get another update on his status tomorrow.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert was limited in Wednesday's practice and listed on the injury report with a right hand injury. He appeared to injure the hand late in last week's loss to the Patriots. We've heard nothing to suggest that Herbert is in danger of missing this weekend's game vs. the Eagles, but check back tomorrow for another update.
Raiders RB Josh Jacobs isn't listed on the Week 9 injury report. He suffered a chest injury in Vegas' last game back in Week 7 but is ready to rock for Sunday's game vs. the Giants. Jacobs averaged 14.7 carries and 3.7 targets over his last 3 healthy games.
Raiders TE Darren Waller is not listed on the Week 9 injury report. He missed Vegas' last game -- prior to the Week 8 bye -- with an ankle injury suffered in practice. But he's ready to go for this weekend's game vs. the Giants and remains a high-end fantasy play.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (calf) was limited in Wednesday's practice. HC Mike McCarthy previously said that he expects Prescott to be a full-go on Thursday. We'll see if that comes to fruition. Prescott is fully expected back for Sunday's game vs. the Broncos.
Panthers WR Terrace Marshall (concussion) put in a full practice on Wednesday. That puts the rookie on track to return for this weekend's game vs. the Patriots. It'd be his 1st action since Week 6. Marshall averaged just 4 targets over 5 healthy games but could eventually garner a bigger role with WR Robby Anderson continuing to struggle.
Ravens WR Sammy Watkins (thigh) did not practice on Wednesday. That's not a good start for his chances of returning for this weekend's game vs. the Vikings. Watkins' absence would make WR Rashod Bateman easier to trust in fantasy lineups.
Ravens RB Latavius Murray (ankle) remained sidelined on Wednesday. Believed to be dealing with a high-ankle sprain, Murray is looking unlikely to play vs. the Vikings this weekend. That'd again leave the backfield to RBs Devonta Freeman, Le'Veon Bell and Ty'Son Williams.
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