
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.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (ankle) was absent from Wednesday's practice session. Odunze has routinely opened the week with missed practices as the Bears manage his workload and practice reps. The second-year wideout bounced back in Week 10 against the Giants with one of his best games of the season despite weather conditions, catching six of 10 targets for 86 yards and a touchdown. It was positive to see Odunze get back to his productive ways after posting the first catchless game of his career in Week 9 against the Bengals. Odunze's status will be monitored as the week goes along, but he should be good to go for Week 11 against the Vikings.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session. Moore left the game early on Sunday due to the injury, but was able to return later. The 28-year-old was coming off his best game of the season in Week 9 against the Bengals, catching four of six targets for 72 yards with a 17-yard rushing touchdown and throwing a two-yard touchdown, but did not record a catch on four targets in Chicago's Week 10 win over the Giants. It's just the second game of Moore's career in which he failed to record a reception when drawing at least one target. Moore has been on the injury report for the past few weeks, managing groin and hip injuries, and has typically sat out of practice to open the week. His status will continue to be monitored throughout the week.
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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden (quadriceps) will take part in practice on Wednesday, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. Gadsden suffered a bruised quad during Sunday night's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he's been labeled day-to-day this week. Even if the 22-year-old is limited on Wednesday, he's currently on track to be available to play this Sunday in Jacksonville against the Jaguars. If Gadsden ends up being limited this weekend or out altogether, Will Dissly and Tyler Conklin would share TE duties for the Bolts and wouldn't be intriguing streaming options. In his first year in the NFL, Gadsden has quickly become a low-end TE1 option in fantasy football, catching 35 passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns on 44 targets. We'll continue to monitor his status closely this week, but as of now, it looks like he'll be active on Sunday.
Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Fantasy Spin: Moore has sat out the last few Wednesdays but should return to practice later in the week. He was held off the stat sheet last week but posted at least 70 yards in the previous two games. He can be at least a flex option in fantasy leagues if he plays.
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Chicago Bears DB Kevin Byard (rest), DB Jaquan Brisker (back), LB T.J. Edwards (hand, hamstring), DL Grady Jarrett (rest), WR DJ Moore (shoulder), WR Rome Odunze (ankle), DB Tyrique Stevenson (shoulder), and WR Jahdae Walker (concussion) did not practice. TE Cole Kmet (back), DL Dominique Robinson (ankle), and RB D'Andre Swift (hip) were limited in practice. DB Josh Blackwell (concussion) and LB Ruben Hyppolite II (knee) practiced in full.
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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol and did not take part in practice on Wednesday, according to DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN. Stroud is still experiencing concussion symptoms after sitting out the Week 10 comeback win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, which does not bode well for his status for this Sunday's divisional tilt against the Tennessee Titans. Backup Davis Mills did not look very good leading Houston's offense in Stroud's place for three quarters last Sunday, but then he miraculously led the team to an improbable comeback in the fourth quarter, finishing 27-for-45 passing for 292 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Mills' spirited effort could convince them to play it safe with Stroud going forward, especially in a very winnable game against Tennessee. As of right now, it's looking like fantasy managers will be without Stroud again this weekend.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers G Ben Bredeson (hamstring) and LB Haason Reddick (ankle, knee) did not practice on Wednesday, Nov. 12. WR Chris Godwin Jr. (fibula), RB Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot), DL Vita Vea (back), LB Markees Watts (hand), and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) were limited in practice on Wednesday.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Fantasy Spin: Godwin returned to practice after missing multiple weeks because of the injury, so fantasy players will need to monitor him during the week to see if he has a chance to play in Week 11. He will be a risky option once he returns, so fantasy players may consider waiting a week before considering him for their lineups.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (hand) will have a bandage on his right hand at practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. McCarthy hit his hand on a helmet in Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but it is not expected to impact his week of preparation "very much," and he remains set to play on Sunday against the Chicago Bears in Week 11, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN. The 22-year-old threw for a career-high 248 yards and a touchdown in the Week 10 loss, but he also tossed two interceptions and generally struggled after the first quarter. He added five rush attempts for 48 yards on the ground. The former first-rounder has shown glimpses of the upside that the Vikings see in him as their franchise QB, but like any young QB -- remember, this is essentially McCarthy's rookie season after he missed all of 2024 with a knee injury -- there are going to be growing pains. Things won't get any easier this weekend against a ball-hawking Bears defense.
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New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart (concussion), K Graham Gano (neck), DL Chauncey Golston (neck), LB Neville Hewitt (foot), OL Evan Neal (hamstring), S Tyler Nubin (neck), DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches Sr. (toe), LB Bobby Okereke (shoulder), WR Darius Slayton (hamstring), and LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday, Nov. 12. CB Paulson Adebo (knee), TE Daniel Bellinger (groin), LB Victor Dimukeje (shoulder), and C John Michael Schmitz (Shin) were limited in practice on Wednesday.
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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that wide receiver Romeo Doubs (chest) "should be good to go" for the Week 11 contest this Sunday on the road against the New York Giants after leaving Monday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles early, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. We'll closely monitor Doubs' practice status this week heading into Sunday's game, but as of right now, fantasy managers should expect to have him available in a very good matchup at MetLife Stadium. The 25-year-old will have an even higher ceiling and floor if rookie wideout Matthew Golden (shoulder) is forced to miss a second straight game with his shoulder injury. Through 10 weeks in 2025, Doubs leads the Packers in catches (35) and targets (56) while recording 446 receiving yards and four touchdowns as the team's WR1 with Jayden Reed (collarbone, foot) on Injured Reserve.
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ESPN's Ben Baby reports that Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) is taking part in the portion of practice on Wednesday that is open to the media. It was an unpadded practice for the Bengals, and Burrow threw passes in sweatpants and a helmet. The Bengals opened their 21-day practice window on Monday, and the 28-year-old signal-caller is eyeing a potential return for the Thanksgiving Day game against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens in three weeks. He will officially be listed as limited on Wednesday. Whether the former first overall pick actually plays in three weeks on Turkey Day will depend on how much progress he makes and the team's record at that point. Cincy isn't going to rush the face of the franchise back if their chances of making the postseason are slim. Still, fantasy managers should be looking to pick Burrow up and stash him if he's available on the waiver wire.
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Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (quadriceps) was held out of practice on Wednesday, according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. Dowdle continues to manage a quad injury and has been held out of practice on Wednesdays in recent weeks, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about his status for the Week 11 divisional clash against the Atlanta Falcons this weekend unless he also misses practice on Thursday. There was some uncertainty about how the Panthers would handle their backfield when Chuba Hubbard returned from his calf injury, but those questions have been answered, and Dowdle is now Carolina's clear RB1 as long as he's healthy. The 27-year-old has 121 rushing attempts for 705 yards (5.8 yards per tote) and four touchdowns while adding 13 receptions for 122 yards and another score in the last six games. He's a must-start if he plays against Atlanta.
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Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) and DL Phidarian Mathis (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday, Nov. 12. CB Christian Benford (groin), LB Terrel Bernard (ankle), CB Taron Johnson (groin), DB Cam Lewis (calf), and DE Joey Bosa (wrist) were limited in practice on Wednesday. DE A.J. Epenesa (concussion), WR Joshua Palmer (knee, ankle), DL Jordan Phillips (wrist), and DL T.J. Sanders (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday.
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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) missed Wednesday's practice due to knee soreness, but that "he should be good" to play on Sunday in Week 11 versus the division-rival Cleveland Browns, according to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec. The Ravens are downplaying the injury, and Jackson should be back on the practice field on Thursday. It's something to keep an eye on, but as long as the 28-year-old two-time MVP is active this weekend, he should be in all starting fantasy football lineups despite a less-than-ideal matchup on the road against the Browns. Jackson went 19-for-29 passing for 225 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions in the 41-17 win over Cleveland in their first meeting this season back on Sept. 14.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer (knee, ankle) is a full participant in Wednesday's practice, according to Alaina Getzenburg of ESPN. Palmer has missed three consecutive games since getting banged up in Buffalo's Week 6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, but is on track to make his return on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 26-year-old wasn't very impactful in the six games he's played this season, catching 14 of his 20 targets for 234 yards. Palmer could provide a jolt to a Bills passing game that struggled in Week 10 against the Dolphins, but he is safe to leave on the waiver wire in most leagues.
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The New York Jets announced on Wednesday that they officially ruled out wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) for the Thursday night game in Week 11 against the division-rival New England Patriots after he missed practice all week. Wilson aggravated a knee injury in Sunday's Week 10 win over the Cleveland Browns and is now expected to miss another three to four games. Given the state of the Jets' 2025 season, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he doesn't help them the rest of the way, but given the 25-year-old's WR1 status, he should be stashed in an IR spot until further notice. Josh Reynolds (hip) is also on Injured Reserve for the Jets, so with Wilson out again, New York will be down to Arian Smith, Tyler Johnson, John Metchie III, and Isaiah Williams. Expect Adonai Mitchell to make his team debut on Thursday night, too.
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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle) missed Wednesday's practice session, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Bateman is dealing with a sprained ankle and was seen wearing a walking boot after the Ravens' Week 10 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach John Harbaugh said that he thinks the 25-year-old wideout will be okay and added that they'll "see how serious it is going forward." It's not a great sign for Bateman's chances to play in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice this week. If he's unable to play, top wide wideout Zay Flowers should see a boost in targets, with depth receivers DeAndre Hopkins and Tylan Wallace also taking on bigger roles.
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Detroit Lions DE Marcus Davenport (chest) and CB D.J. Reed (hamstring) had their 21-day practice windows opened Wednesday, Nov. 12.
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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Slayton is coming off his best game of the season in Week 10 against the Bears, catching all four targets for 89 yards. It's unclear when the veteran picked up the injury, but his status will continue to be monitored as the week goes along. The 28-year-old should see a boost in production with the report of Jameis Winston starting at quarterback for the Giants in Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers, with Jaxson Dart in concussion protocol. If Slayton is able to play, he should be a viable flex option this Sunday.
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