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Raiders fire special teams coordinator Tom McMahon

Fri Nov 7 5:31pm ET
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The Las Vegas Raiders fired special teams coordinator Tom McMahon, the team announced Friday afternoon.

It would appear Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos was the final straw for McMahon, who has been in that role with the Raiders since 2022, two head coaches ago.

In that narrow loss, punter AJ Cole had a punt blocked for the second time this season, setting up what became the game-winning field goal for Denver. Las Vegas kicker Daniel Carlson missed a would-be game-tying field goal with 4:26 left.

A missed extra point the week prior in the overtime loss to Jacksonville and a blocked field goal in the Raiders' 25-24 loss to Chicago on Sept. 28 also loom large as special teams problems that have played a role in the team's 2-7 record.

"Earlier today, we made the tough decision to relieve Tom McMahon of his duties as special teams coordinator," coach Pete Carroll said in a statement. "I have a great amount of respect for Tom and the work that has done in this league, but we have decided to move in a different direction. Derius Swinton II will assume special teams coordinator duties for the second half of this season with outstanding intent and purpose.

"We are grateful for Tom and his work here with the Raiders and wish him nothing but the best moving forward."

McMahon has been consistently working as a special teams coach in the NFL since he was the assistant special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons in 2007-08. He's since served as the ST coordinator for the St. Louis Rams (2009-11), Kansas City Chiefs (2012), Indianapolis Colts (2013-17) and Broncos (2018-21) before landing in Las Vegas.

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Jauan Jennings Nov 11 7:50pm CT
Jauan Jennings

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings caught six of his nine targets for 71 receiving yards and a touchdown in Week 10. He also lost a fumble in the team's 42-26 loss to the Rams. The touchdown was Jennings' second in as many weeks and his third of the season. With Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Brandon Aiyuk (knee) out, Jennings is the 49ers' unquestioned WR1. Jennings' production has not met preseason expectations, especially while being targeted on 25.4% of routes run. Week 10 was just Jennings' second top-24 finish among wide receivers, but as long as he continues seeing that kind of opportunity share, Jennings is still worth keeping in fantasy football lineups. Another good week could be in store when the 49ers face the Cardinals in Week 11. Jennings was inactive when the teams met in Week 3, but Pearsall posted 117 yards on eight catches in that game.

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Kendrick Bourne Nov 11 7:40pm CT
Kendrick Bourne

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne caught his only target of the game for 19 receiving yards in Sunday's 42-26 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Bourne has maintained a steady presence on the 49ers' offense while Ricky Pearsall (knee) has been out, but has had little to show for it in recent weeks. After blowing up for a pair of 142-yard games in Week 5 and Week 6, Bourne has averaged 2.3 targets and 27.8 yards per game over the last four weeks. With Pearsall's return supposedly not far off, Bourne's viability in fantasy football is trending downward and would come to an end entirely if and when Brandon Aiyuk (knee) comes back. Even if Pearsall remains out for San Francisco's Week 11 meeting with the Arizona Cardinals, Bourne's ongoing cold streak limits his flex appeal.

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Tee Higgins Nov 11 7:00pm CT
Tee Higgins

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is coming off his best performance of the season. Higgins hauled in seven of his nine targets for 121 yards and two touchdowns during the Week 9 loss to the Chicago Bears. The Bengals are hopeful that the bye week hasn't cooled off Higgins. The 26-year-old has scored four touchdowns over his last three games. He'll head into a rematch against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11. A defense that he burned for 96 yards and a touchdown during their last meeting. Fantasy managers should expect another big performance out of Higgins this weekend.

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Luke Farrell Nov 11 7:00pm CT
Luke Farrell

San Francisco 49ers tight end Luke Farrell had two receptions for 15 yards and a touchdown on two targets in Sunday's 42-26 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The score was Farrell's second of the season, the other coming back in Week 2's tilt against the Saints. His season-long production now stands at 10 receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns. Farrell's role on San Francisco's offense is limited almost entirely to acting as an extra blocker. Through 10 games, he is averaging just 1.2 targets per game. With so few opportunities, he can safely be left on the waiver wire. He is unlikely to be as productive in Week 11, when the 49ers face the Arizona Cardinals.

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Christian McCaffrey Nov 11 6:50pm CT
Christian McCaffrey

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey handled 12 carries for 30 rushing yards and caught eight of his 10 targets for 66 receiving yards in Week 10. As has been the norm this season, McCaffrey's abilities as a receiver kept fantasy football managers happy. He has registered more yards through the air than on the ground in seven of ten games, and Week 10 was the sixth game of the season where he led the team in targets. The 96 scrimmage yards he ground out were his second-lowest total of the season and just the second time in 2025 that he failed to hit the century mark. He should fare better in Week 11 when the 49ers square off against the Arizona Cardinals, who just gave up 181 rushing yards and two touchdowns to Seattle's running backs in Week 10.

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Javonte Williams Nov 11 6:50pm CT
Javonte Williams

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams was unable to offer fantasy managers much value during the Week 9 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Williams rushed the ball 15 times for 83 yards and lost a fumble in the defeat. The 25-year-old was actually solid on the ground with 5.53 yards per carry during this game. However, Williams was a non-factor in the receiving game which hurt his fantasy value. The Cowboys are coming off a bye week and should be well rested for their matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11. Fantasy managers should expect a bounce back performance from Williams during this one.

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Chase Brown Nov 11 6:40pm CT
Chase Brown

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown is looking to build off a strong performance he had as a receiver in Week 9. Brown hauled in eight of his 14 targets for 75 yards during their loss to the Chicago Bears. The 25-year-old struggled with only 37 yards on the ground, but the eight receptions helped save his fantasy value. The Bengals had a bye week this past weekend, but head into a matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11. Brown rushed for over 100 yards during their last matchup in Week 7. The Bengals are going to be without Samaje Perine (ankle) for a few weeks. That being said, Brown figures to see almost all the work in the backfield. He played 96 percent of the offensive snaps during the loss to the Bears. Brown should be a focal point in this offense going forward.

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Jaire Alexander Nov 11 6:30pm CT
Jaire Alexander

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Jaire Alexander has decided to step away from football. Alexander wants to get himself right physically and mentally before deciding on his future. He was traded to the Eagles in the beginning of November after playing two games for the Baltimore Ravens. Alexander has been a healthy scratch ever since joining the Eagles roster. It's unclear if the former Pro Bowl defensive back will actually return to football. He hasn't played a full season since 2022, so it's probably best for him to rest and get himself back to normal physically.

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Michael Pittman Jr. Nov 11 6:20pm CT
Michael Pittman Jr.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. turned in a quiet performance in Week 10's 31-25 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin. Pittman caught both of his two targets for only 19 yards in the win. Week 10 was a rare game where Pittman wasn't the Colts' most productive receiver as the team leaned on Alec Pierce, who caught four of seven targets for 84 yards and a touchdown. Pittman has now caught 54 passes for 580 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games for the Colts this season. He will be on bye in Week 11 before a Week 12 road matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Shavon Revel Jr. Nov 11 6:20pm CT
Shavon Revel Jr.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (knee) and Shavon Revel (knee) have been activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday. Overshown is recovering from a torn ACL, MCL, and PCL in his knee from last December. He has been practicing in a limited capacity and is hopeful to make his season debut soon. There is no timetable at this time, so it's unclear if he'll be available for the Week 11 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Revel is also recovering from a torn ACL he suffered during his final game at East Carolina. He has been limited in practice, but will likely need additional time to prepare before getting into game action.

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Josh Downs Nov 11 6:20pm CT
Josh Downs

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs caught just one of his two targets for a three-yard gain in a 31-25 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin in Week 10. Downs was surprisingly quiet in the win as the Colts leaned on Tyler Warren and Alec Pierce in the passing attack. The veteran slot receiver saw a three-game touchdown streak come to an end, as well, in the contest. Overall, Downs has caught 36 passes for 316 yards and three touchdowns in nine games this season. He will be on bye in Week 11 before an important road matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12.

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Jerome Ford Nov 11 6:10pm CT
Jerome Ford

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford carried the ball just one time for one yard while failing to corral his lone target in a 27-20 loss to the New York Jets in Week 10. Ford has been lightly used in the Cleveland offense of late, having seen just four carries over his past three games. The veteran tailback has taken a backseat to rookie Quinshon Judkins, who has been operating as the team's bell-cow back this season. Ford isn't even a particularly strong handcuff option as he would have to split work with Dylan Sampson if Judkins were forced to miss time at any point. Ford can be left on waivers ahead of a Week 11 home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.

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Dylan Sampson Nov 11 6:10pm CT
Dylan Sampson

Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson lost four yards on his two carries while catching his lone target for a three-yard gain in a 27-20 loss to the New York Jets in Week 10. Sampson worked well behind starter Quinshon Judkins, who handled 22 carries while catching two passes in the close loss. This comes just two weeks after Sampson showed a flash of fantasy relevance by catching five passes for 29 yards. Sampson remains a solid stash in deeper dynasty leagues but he doesn't hold much value in redraft formats as he would likely have to split work with Jerome Ford if Judkins were forced to miss time at any point this season. Sampson will take on the Baltimore Ravens at home in Week 11.

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Mike White Nov 11 6:03pm CT
Mike White

The Carolina Panthers signed QB Mike White to the practice squad on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

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David Njoku Nov 11 6:00pm CT
David Njoku

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught both of his targets for 21 yards and a touchdown in a 27-20 loss to the New York Jets in Week 10. Njoku got off to a fast start in the contest, hauling in a nine-yard touchdown pass from Dillon Gabriel in the first quarter. It was all downhill from there, however, as Njoku tacked on just one more catch, a 12-yarder, in the contest while rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. caught four of his seven targets for 44 yards. Njoku is on pace for his slowest season in years as he has just 29 catches for 281 yards and three touchdowns in eight games for the Browns. He will be a mid-range TE2 in Week 11's home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Njoku caught four passes for 40 scoreless yards back when these two teams met in Week 2.

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Asante Samuel Jr. Nov 11 5:50pm CT
Asante Samuel Jr.

Free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. is signing an undisclosed deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad on Tuesday, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Samuel was a top-25 free agent back in March, but he was recovering from spinal-fusion surgery, which delayed his move to a new team. He has now latched on with a new team and will get a new start for the second half of the 2025 season for a team that has disappointed on defense despite other key offseason additions on that side of the ball. The 26-year-old defensive back will work his way up to full speed on Pittsburgh's practice squad, but he could be the obvious replacement for Darius Slay, who suffered a concussion in the Week 10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football. Samuel played in only four games in 2024 in his final year with the Bolts, but the Steelers will be hoping he can return to his pre-injury form.

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Malik Hooker Nov 11 5:33pm CT
Malik Hooker

Dallas Cowboys S Juanyeh Thomas (migraine) was placed on the non-football illness list Tuesday, Nov. 11, and will miss the next four games. He has been dealing with migraine issues for the last month. S Donovan Wilson (knee) is expected back for Week 11 and it's possible S Malik Hooker (toe) could return from injured reserve as well.

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Harrison Phillips Nov 11 5:13pm CT
Harrison Phillips

New York Jets DL Harrison Phillips (foot), CB Azareye'h Thomas (concussion), and WR Garrett Wilson (knee) did not practice on Tuesday, Nov. 11. DE Will McDonald IV (quad) and DL Braiden McGregor (shoulder) were limited in practice on Tuesday. RB Khalil Herbert (groin), LB Kiko Mauigoa (concussion), and OL Xavier Newman (ankle) practiced in full on Tuesday.

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Kayshon Boutte Nov 11 4:40pm CT
Kayshon Boutte

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) was listed as limited in Tuesday's practice for the second straight day this week with a hamstring injury. Boutte picked up the hamstring injury in the Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons and did not play in Sunday's victory on the road over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's a good sign that he's at least on the field, but he's in danger of missing a second straight game on a short week this Thursday evening against the division-rival New York Jets. Despite missing last week, the third-year pass-catcher is second on the team with 431 receiving yards on his 23 receptions (31 targets) in nine games. Still, Boutte is up in the air to play this week, making him a risky weekly fantasy play. If he misses a second straight game, Mack Hollins, who had a 100-yard game in Week 10, will be worth considering as a flex option. Rookie Kyle Williams and DeMario Douglas will also have more opportunities again behind WR1 Stefon Diggs.

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Rhamondre Stevenson Nov 11 4:30pm CT
Rhamondre Stevenson

For the second straight day, New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) was listed as limited in practice on Tuesday with a toe injury that has kept him from playing in the last two games, according to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. Fellow RB Terrell Jennings (knee) was also limited for a second straight day, while rookie second-rounder TreVeyon Henderson (knee) upraded to a full-go. At the very least, the Pats should have Henderson in their backfield in Thursday night's divisional clash against the New York Jets, but it's unclear yet if Stevenson or Jennings will be able to suit up. Before his toe injury in Week 8, the 27-year-old Stevenson was seeing most of New England's backfield work, despite his ball-security issues. However, after Henderson broke out with a 100-plus-yard rushing game and two rushing TDs in the Week 10 win over Tampa, the tide could be shifting in their backfield. Stevenson could take a back seat to Henderson on a short week if he's active this week.

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