Week 11 NFL Capsules

Fri Nov 14 12:06pm ET
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Washington Commanders (3-7) vs. Miami Dolphins (3-7) at Madrid

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Dolphins -2.5, Total 47.5

Series Rewind: These franchises have met 16 times including twice in the big game. Washington defeated the Dolphins 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII in January 1983. Miami defeated Washington 14-7 a decade earlier in Super Bowl VII.

De'Von Achane was a problem for the Buffalo Bills last week, piling up 225 total yards (174 rushing) and scoring twice. That included a 59-yard TD run. Explosives in the running game have been common against Washington, which takes the field in Spain without DT Daron Payne (suspended). Jahmyr Gibbs of the Lions had three total touchdowns and averaged 9.5 yards per carry in Detroit's 44-22 win over the Commanders last week. Washington surrendered at least 145 rushing yards in five of the past six games. But committing to stop Achane opens outside running lanes and gives QB Tua Tagovailoa clean windows to get the ball to WR Jaylen Waddle (46 receptions, team-high five TD catches). With three starters in the secondary hurt, most recently rookie CB Trey Amos, the Commanders don't match up well with Miami's vertical speed. And during a five-game losing streak, Washington hasn't proven capable of playing catch-up. QB Marcus Mariota starts for the injured Jayden Daniels hoping to poke holes in a Miami defense hit for 27 touchdowns (17 passing) this season.

Green Bay Packers (5-3-1) at N.Y. Giants (2-8)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Packers -7, Total 42.5

Series Rewind: This is the third meeting in four seasons. The Giants have won the past two games against the Packers by a total of seven points. The decades-old rivalry includes five NFL Championship games, four of them won by Green Bay.

Green Bay is packing good-luck charm Micah Parsons, who is 8-0 in his career against the Giants from his time with the Cowboys. Parsons can introduce himself to first-game head coach Mike Kafka, who is at the controls of the Giants on an interim basis following the firing of Brian Daboll on Monday. Kafka won't have rookie QB Jaxson Dart (concussion), but turns to Jameis Winston in their joint debut in new roles. Winston was the No. 3 quarterback behind Russell Wilson, who was demoted by Kafka this week. Now in his fourth season with the Giants, Kafka had the offense performing reasonably well. New York had Chicago down by 10 points last week but fell apart in the fourth quarter. WR Wan'Dale Robinson leads New York with 53 receptions and might get an opportunity to line up across from former Kentucky teammate Carrington Valentine, a corner for the Packers. Winston's undoing in the past has been turnovers. He has the arm to attack vertically if protection keeps Parsons and Rashan Gary at bay. The Packers have only three interceptions this season. Scoring has been the moving target for the Packers and QB Jordan Love. In losses to the Browns, Panthers and Eagles, Green Bay totaled 30 points. They averaged 30.5 in their other six games (five wins and a 40-40 tie at Dallas) this season.

Carolina Panthers (5-5) at Atlanta Falcons (3-6)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Falcons -3.5, Total 41.5

Series Rewind: The Panthers enter having won consecutive games against the Falcons for the first time since 2014-15. Prior to that, Atlanta had won 13 of the last 18 against Carolina and leads the all-time series 37-24.

At seven years apiece, the Panthers and Falcons are tied for the second-longest active playoff drought, shorter than only the New York Jets. This week's game feels important as both teams attempt to hang on the precipice of postseason contention this season. Atlanta enters on a four-game losing streak, with the last two defeats coming in heartbreaking fashion on a missed extra point at New England and an overtime loss to Indianapolis in Berlin last week. Second-year QB Michael Penix Jr. ranks 31st among qualified passers in completion percentage (58.8), while the offense has converted just 3 of 29 (10.3%) of its third-down attempts across the last three games. Carolina has shown higher highs of late, handing Green Bay just its second loss of the season on the road two weeks ago before laying an egg in Sunday's 17-7 home loss to the New Orleans Saints, who previously had just one win. Bryce Young ranks 30th in the NFL with 168.2 passing yards per game for a Carolina offense that's 15th of 16 NFC teams in scoring (17.7 points per game).

Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) at Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Steelers -5.5, Total 49.5

Series Rewind: The Steelers have dominated the all-time series with this AFC North rival, but the Bengals have snatched up the past two wins, including a 33-31 home win last month.

Two AFC North teams struggling for consistency meet for a rematch of a dramatic finish from mid-October. Joe Flacco outdueled Aaron Rodgers and led the Bengals' game-winning drive in the final two minutes, capturing a 33-31 win on Evan McPherson's 36-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining. Flacco finished 31-of-47 for 342 yards and three touchdowns, while Rodgers threw for 249 yards and four touchdowns but was intercepted twice. Last week, the Steelers managed just 10 points and 221 total yards in a prime-time flop at the Chargers. "I don't need a pat on the back," coach Mike Tomlin deadpanned. "We stunk it up. We'll be back." Flacco again practiced only once this week due to a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder, but he's been the least of the Bengals' problems. They rank last in the league in total defense, rushing defense and points allowed, and defensive ends Trey Hendrickson (hip/pelvis) and Shemar Stewart (ankle) were pronounced doubtful to play early in the week. Pittsburgh, whose division lead has shrunk to one game, may be without cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) and linebacker Alex Highsmith (pectoral), among others.

Houston Texans (4-5) at Tennessee Titans (1-8)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Texans -5.5, Total 37.5

Series Rewind: After an 0-3 start, the Texans got their first win of the season in shutout fashion, 26-0, over the Titans back in Week 4. Houston has won five of the last six meetings to trim Tennessee's lead in the all-time series to 24-23.

With a chance to pull itself back to .500 for the first time this season, Houston will again turn to Davis Mills at quarterback, with C.J. Stroud (concussion) ruled out for his second straight game. The good news for the Texans is that Mills sure seemed up to the task last week when he anchored a 19-point fourth-quarter comeback with three late touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) to fuel a 36-29 win over the Jaguars. He's supplemented by a defense that leads the league in total defense (261.3 yards per game) and scoring defense (16.7 points per game). The Titans are coming off a bye week which they hope has set the stage for a strong finish to a challenging rookie season for No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward. He still hasn't thrown multiple touchdowns in a game this season and has more interceptions (six) than passing TDs (five) through his first nine starts. A return of receiver Calvin Ridley, who has been limited in practice this week after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury, would certainly make things a bit easier for Ward.

Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) at Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Chargers -3, Total 43.5

Series Rewind: This will be the first time these teams face off since Jacksonville rallied from a 27-0 deficit to stun Los Angeles 31-30 in an AFC wild-card playoff game in January 2023. The Jaguars have won the last two games, but the Chargers lead the all-time series 9-5.

Los Angeles brings a three-game winning streak into Jacksonville as it remains right in the middle of the contested AFC West race, a game behind Denver and two ahead of Kansas City. While the Chargers have done that despite battling injuries, they received good news on that front this week. Star QB Justin Herbert, who is second in the league in passing yards (2,610), has been practicing fully after he was seen limping during last week's win over Pittsburgh. Jacksonville, which was 4-1 in early October, is 2 1/2 games behind Indianapolis in the AFC South after blowing the largest lead in franchise history (19 points) last week at Houston. The team announced Tuesday that two-way sensation Travis Hunter Jr. was undergoing season-ending knee surgery, and top receiver Brian Thomas Jr. also appears questionable to return this week after he was limited in the team's first two practices. That could make things hard for Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence, who has two TDs and two interceptions in the last three games.

Chicago Bears (6-3) at Minnesota Vikings (4-5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Vikings -2.5, Total 47.5

Series Rewind: Minnesota has won eight of the past nine meetings, including a 27-24 road victory in Week 1.

Chicago is soaring with six wins in its past seven games after stumbling out of the gate. After Chicago's opening loss to Minnesota, the Bears were walloped 52-21 by the Detroit Lions. But Chicago has rebounded well under first-year coach Ben Johnson and has scored at least 24 points in all six of its victories. Second-year quarterback Caleb Williams has emerged and has thrown for 2,136 yards and 13 touchdowns against four interceptions. But perhaps the 14 sacks are the most impressive stat. As a rookie, Williams was sacked a league-worst 68 times. Safety Kevin Byard and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (team-best 80 tackles) are tied for the team lead with four interceptions. Minnesota has dropped three of four games and is looking for first-year starting QB JJ McCarthy to get more comfortable. He has been picked off six times in 108 attempts and has a meager 53.7 completion rate. McCarthy has thrown six scoring passes but has been sacked 15 times in four games. Star wideout Justin Jefferson hasn't had a 100-yard receiving game since Oct. 5 and has ended up with less than 50 each of the past two weeks. He caught four passes for 37 yards with a long of 11 in last week's 27-19 loss to Baltimore.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) at Buffalo Bills (6-3)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Bills -5.5, Total 47.5

Series Rewind: Josh Allen passed for two scores and rushed for one as Buffalo defeated visiting Tampa Bay 24-18 in Week 8 in 2023. Baker Mayfield tossed two touchdowns for the Buccaneers.

Two star quarterbacks from the 2018 draft class square off in this contest. Buffalo's Allen is the reigning NFL MVP, while Tampa Bay's Mayfield was the No. 1 overall pick of their class. Allen was the seventh overall selection and has passed for 2,139 yards and 15 touchdowns against five interceptions this season. However, not all is well for the Bills as they were whipped 30-13 by the lowly Miami Dolphins last week for their third loss in five games. Buffalo running back James Cook has been superb and ranks second in the NFL with 920 rushing yards. Cook and Allen have both run for seven scores. The Buccaneers also have slowed down and are just 3-3 after a 3-0 start. Mayfield has been a high performer and has thrown for 2,192 yards and 16 touchdowns and has been intercepted just twice. Star rookie Emeka Egbuka has been a force with 40 catches for 677 yards and six touchdowns. Tampa Bay could get running back Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) back after missing the past five games. Buccaneers star nose tackle Vita Vea (back) is responding well to treatments. He was injured in last week's 28-23 loss to the New England Patriots.

Seattle Seahawks (7-2) at Los Angeles Rams (7-2)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Rams -3, Total 47.5

Series Rewind: Five of the past six meetings in the rivalry have been decided by six or fewer points, including overtime victories by the Rams (26-20 in Week 9 last season) and the Seahawks (19-16 in Week 18 in the 2022 season).

Seattle's Sam Darnold (116.5) and L.A.'s Matthew Stafford (114.8) rank third and fourth in the NFL in passer rating, with Stafford leading the league in passing yards per game (269.7) and Darnold ranked No. 1 in yards per completion (14.0) and per attempt (9.9). Darnold's top targets are longtime Ram Cooper Kupp and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who just became the third player in NFL history with 75-plus receiving yards in each of the first nine games of a season (Michael Irvin, Antonio Brown). Stafford's primary weapons are Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, whose next catch will be No. 1,000 of his storied career. All those stars are facing two defenses ranked in the top five in scoring defense, with the Rams allowing 17.0 points per game and the Seahawks 19.1. Seattle has won a franchise-record 10 straight road games, including a 30-25 victory over Los Angeles in the regular-season finale last season at SoFi Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers (6-4) at Arizona Cardinals (3-6)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: 49ers -3, Total 48.5

Series Rewind: The teams have traded season sweeps of late, the 49ers doing the honors in 2022 and 2023 and the Cardinals in 2021 and 2024. San Francisco looks to keep the trend going after its 16-15 win in Week 3.

Barring a late setback with his toe injury, Brock Purdy will make just his third start of the season and first since Week 4 for the 49ers. Purdy is 4-1 against Arizona with a 120.4 passer rating and a 9-2 touchdown-to-interception ratio. San Francisco star Christian McCaffrey last week became just the fourth player in NFL history with more than 7,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards, joining Hall of Famers Marcus Allen and Marshall Faulk as well as Tiki Barber. In the 49ers' 16-15 win in Week 3, no Cardinals rusher or receiver gained more than 44 yards. Arizona QB Jacoby Brissett has passed for at least 250 yards with multiple touchdowns in all four of his starts this season in place of the injured Kyler Murray. Trey McBride is on a historic streak as the first tight end in NFL history with five or more catches in each of his first nine games in a season.

Kansas City Chiefs (5-4) at Denver Broncos (8-2)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Chiefs -3.5, Total 44.5

Series Rewind: The Broncos have taken two of the past three meetings after the Chiefs ripped off 16 straight wins in the series. Denver won 38-0 in Week 18 last year with Kansas City resting many starters.

The Chiefs' streak of nine straight division titles is in jeopardy as they travel to Denver for a game that will either put the Chiefs back in the AFC West race or leave them battling for a wild card. If the Broncos win, they'd open a 3 1/2-game advantage over Kansas City with six games to go. The Chiefs went into their bye after losing by seven at Buffalo on Nov. 2. Patrick Mahomes is utilizing his legs more than previous seasons. Mahomes rushed for a career-high 389 yards in 2023, and this year he has 285 rushing yards in just nine games, on pace for 538 yards. Isiah Pacheco, the Chiefs' leading rusher, missed the Bills game due to a knee injury and didn't practice Wednesday. The Broncos have stayed stout while missing cornerback Patrick Surtain II, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year who missed the past two games due to a pectoral injury. He's expected back after the Week 12 bye, while linebacker Alex Singleton is out after having surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. Leading rusher J.K. Dobbins sustained a foot injury against the Raiders; backup RJ Harvey would carry more of the load if Dobbins can't go, as expected.

Baltimore Ravens (4-5) at Cleveland Browns (2-7)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Ravens -7.5, Total 39.5

Series Rewind: Jackson threw for four touchdowns when Baltimore blew out Cleveland 41-17 in Week 2. Each of the Ravens' last three wins in the series have come by 24 or more points.

The Ravens have won three straight games -- the last two with Lamar Jackson (hamstring) back as quarterback -- and can reach the .500 mark if they finish off the regular-season sweep of the Browns. Jackson surprisingly has never had a 300-yard passing game against Cleveland but he has thrown three or more touchdown passes on four occasions and rushed for two touchdowns three times. Baltimore has outscored Chicago, Miami and Minnesota 85-41 during the three-game winning streak. Derrick Henry has three 100-yard rushing outings but was held to a season-low 23 yards on 11 carries by Cleveland in the mid-September meeting. The Browns are trying to learn as much as they can about rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel and he has topped 200 yards just once in five starts. Gabriel has thrown just two interceptions in 174 attempts but is completing just 58.6% of his throws. He has 869 yards and seven touchdowns. Cleveland star defensive end Myles Garrett is enjoying another big season and is tied for the NFL lead with 11 sacks. Garrett had 1.5 sacks against Baltimore in the first meeting. Linebacker Carson Schwesinger, a second-round pick, has been superb with a team-best 74 tackles.

Detroit Lions (6-3) at Philadelphia Eagles (7-2)

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Eagles -2.5, Total 46.5

Series Rewind: Dan Campbell and Nick Sirianni have met twice since both became head coaches in 2021. Sirianni's Eagles defeated Campbell's Lions in Detroit in Week 8 in 2021 (44-6) and in Week 11 in 2022 (38-35).

Sirianni is 10-0 against the NFC North, including the playoffs, and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is 10-1. In his past 15 regular-season games dating back a full calendar year to Week 11 in 2024, Hurts has accounted for 31 touchdowns (22 passing, nine rushing) with just one interception. In his last appearance on "Sunday Night Football," Philadelphia star Saquon Barkley racked up 302 scrimmage yards (255 rushing, 47 receiving) with two TDs against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12 last season. A.J. Brown has been quiet this season for the Eagles but has found the end zone in four of his past five Sunday night games. Lions quarterback Jared Goff has completed 77.6% of his passes with 10 TDs and just one interception in five road starts this season. Detroit has the NFL's No. 2 scoring offense (31.4), powered by running back Jahmyr Gibbs (920 yards and 10 TDs from scrimmage) and wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown (64 receptions, 693 yards and eight scores).

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Starts, Sits, Sleepers: Week 11

Player Notes
Tank Bigsby Nov 14 1:10pm MT
Tank Bigsby

Philadelphia running back Tank Bigsby took his first offensive snaps with the Eagles in Week 7 and followed that up by turning nine carries into 104 yards in a Week 8 win over the Giants that saw starter Saquon Barkley exit early with a groin injury. With the Eagles on a Week 9 bye, Barkley's health remained in question heading into Week 10, making Bigsby a popular waiver add over those two weeks. In Week 10's win over the Packers, Barkley outsnapped Bigsby 44 to eight and saw 25 total opportunities to Bigsby's 3, proving once again that when healthy, the Eagles' backfield belongs to Barkley. Bigsby is still worthy of a roster spot as the apparent next man up behind Barkley, but heading into a Week 11 matchup with the Lions, he has no standalone value.

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Darius Slayton Nov 14 1:00pm MT
Darius Slayton

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) is one of three Giants players to have already been ruled out for Sunday's Week 11 matchup with the Packers, along with quarterback Jaxson Dart (concussion). With Mike Kafka serving as interim head coach following the Monday firing of Brian Daboll, the team has already announced plans to start journeyman quarterback Jameis Winston, but who he will be throwing to is now another question entirely. Receiver Wan'Dale Robinson and tight end Theo Johnson suddenly become very interesting plays for fantasy managers willing to roll the dice and shoot for upside. Even against a Packers' pass defense that has been suffocating at times, Winston's propensity to hyper-target his top pass catchers and willingness to throw into windows that most quarterbacks would not, is a recipe for fantasy fireworks.

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Davante Adams Nov 14 12:50pm MT
Davante Adams

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (oblique) will be questionable for Week 11's divisional clash with the Seahawks. Head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Friday that his veteran star has progressed well throughout the week, and the team expects to have him available on Sunday. Both the Rams and Seahawks come into Sunday's game with matching 7-2 records, tied not only at the top of the NFC West but also in a three-way tie with the Eagles for the best record in the conference. Adams has been a major piece of a Rams' offense that sees quarterback Matthew Stafford firmly entrenched in MVP conversations. He has become the team's primary weapon near the goal line, bringing in six touchdown grabs over his last three games. Should he miss Sunday's game, running back Kyren Williams becomes even more likely to keep his own touchdown streak alive, having also found paydirt three times in his last two outings.

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Drake London Nov 14 12:30pm MT
Drake London

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (illness/back) is questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Panthers after missing Wednesday's practice with an illness and then returning as a limited participant on Thursday with an additional back ailment. London has been on a tear of late, topping 100 yards in each of his last two games while finding the endzone four times over that span. Should he miss Sunday's game, receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Kyle Pitts are the most likely candidates to see an uptick in targets. However, neither has demonstrated a strong connection with second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to this point. The Falcons play in Sunday's early window of games, giving fantasy managers a chance to at least monitor London's gameday status and pivot if necessary.

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Ladd McConkey Nov 14 12:20pm MT
Ladd McConkey

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (ankle) was a full participant at Friday's practice and carries no injury designation into the team's Week 11 matchup with the Jaguars. McConkey is coming off one of his best games of the season after converting six targets into four catches for 107 yards and a touchdown in a Week 10 win over the Steelers. While he got off to a slow start, and the Chargers' offense has seemed to lean on a different pass catcher every few weeks, McConkey has played his way back into must-start status over the past month-plus. He has finished as the WR5 or better in half-PPR formats in three of the last five weeks, while boasting five touchdown grabs in his last six games. The Jaguars have been a middle-of-the-pack defense to target for fantasy wide receivers, and McConkey is RotoBaller's WR13 for the week.

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Garrett Wilson Nov 14 11:40am MT
Garrett Wilson

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said on Friday that he expects wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) to play again this year, but Glenn also added that it's up to the doctors, according to Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News. Wilson missed several games with a knee injury before returning in the Week 10 win over the Cleveland Browns, only to aggravate his knee. The Jets placed the 25-year-old on Injured Reserve this week, so he'll be forced to miss at least the next three games following the team's Thursday night loss to the New England Patriots. He won't be eligible to play before Sunday, Dec. 14, against the Jaguars. With Wilson out for the foreseeable future, John Metchie III and Adonai Mitchell figure to be featured as the team's top pass-catchers in what has been the worst passing offense in football this year. Fantasy managers stashing Wilson need to know that there's a chance he won't contribute again in 2025.

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Lamar Jackson Nov 14 11:30am MT
Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Friday that quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) is a full-go for Sunday's contest against the division-rival Cleveland Browns in Week 11. There was some concern over Jackson's status after he did not practice on Wednesday, but he was only dealing with a sore knee and returned to a full practice the following day. The 28-year-old two-time MVP missed some time earlier this year with a hamstring strain, but this weekend will be his third game back in action. The four-time Pro Bowler currently leads the NFL in touchdown percentage (10.2), adjusted yards gained per pass attempt (10.23), and passer rating (127.1) while throwing for 1,249 yards, 15 touchdowns, and only one interception in six starts. Despite facing a decent Browns defense, Jackson is a no-doubt, must-start at the QB position in fantasy.

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Jaxson Dart Nov 14 11:20am MT
Jaxson Dart

New York Giants head coach Mike Kafka said on Friday that he thinks rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart (concussion) is "on track" with where he's supposed to be in the league's concussion protocol, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Dart was seen warming up with the team on the field in practice on Friday, which is a good sign that he might be cleared to play in Week 12 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, he will not be available to play this Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Veteran QB Jameis Winston, not Russell Wilson, will make the start in Week 11, and he's expected to be without receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring). Fantasy managers will be hoping that Dart will end up missing just one game. The rookie first-rounder has immediately become fantasy relevant as a QB1 because of his dual-threat abilities at the position.

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Quentin Johnston Nov 14 11:20am MT
Quentin Johnston

The Los Angeles Chargers have listed wide receiver Quentin Johnston (shin) as questionable to play in Week 11 against the hosting Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Johnston has been limited in practice this week after apparently picking up a shin injury in Sunday night's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. We'd be surprised if the 24-year-old former first-rounder is unable to play this weekend, but fantasy managers will want to check back on Sunday morning to confirm it. The good news is the Chargers play in the early window at Jacksonville in Week 11. Although most of Johnston's damage in 2025 came early on, he did have double-digit targets in Week 10 for the second time this year, and he's scored six touchdowns already. If he's active, Johnston still has plenty of boom potential for fantasy managers as a WR3/flex.

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Rico Dowdle Nov 14 11:00am MT
Rico Dowdle

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (quadriceps) was removed from Friday's final injury report and will play on Sunday against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons in Week 11, according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. Dowdle missed practice on Wednesday for the second straight week with a minor quad injury, but he returned to practice on Thursday and is now in the clear to play this weekend as Carolina's lead back. The 27-year-old has been one of the NFL's most dominant RBs in 2025, vaulting him into a top-five weekly play at the position in fantasy football. He played through his quad issue in last week's loss to the New Orleans Saints and had 21 touches for 64 yards. Dowdle is averaging a career-best 5.3 yards per carry in his first year with the Panthers for 788 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 149 carries. He has added 18 catches for 142 yards and another score. Keep him locked into your starting lineup.

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Chris Godwin Nov 14 10:50am MT
Chris Godwin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters on Friday that wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) will be out on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Godwin has not played since suffering a fibula injury in Week 5, but the good news is that the 29-year-old was able to make progress this week and put in three limited practices. Godwin didn't make his season debut until Week 4 after dislocating his ankle in Week 7 of last year, and he played in just two games before getting hurt again. Although Mike Evans (collarbone) is potentially out for the regular season, the Bucs aren't going to rush Godwin back, and he might not return until early December. Even if he makes more progress in practice next week, fantasy managers shouldn't consider it a lock that Godwin will play in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. Rookies Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson should continue to see most of the targets with Godwin sidelined.

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Jaylon Johnson Nov 14 10:50am MT
Jaylon Johnson

The Chicago Bears opened the 21-day practice window for cornerback Jaylon Johnson (groin) on Friday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Johnson is making progress after undergoing core-muscle surgery earlier this season, and the Bears now have 21 days to officially activate the 26-year-old defensive back from Injured Reserve. Johnson was injured in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions, the only game he's appeared in this year. He will not be ready to return for this weekend's game against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings, but depending on how he progresses next week, there's a possibility he'll be back in the fold in Week 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Johnson's return in the second half will be great news for a Bears team that leads the league in turnover differential by a wide margin.

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Lamar Jackson Nov 14 10:40am MT
Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) was seen practicing again on Friday, according to Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun. Fantasy managers may have panicked a little bit earlier this week when it was announced that Jackson didn't practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury. However, the two-time MVP returned to a full practice on Thursday, and he should be just fine to suit up for a divisional meeting with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. In two games since returning from a hamstring injury that knocked Jackson out for several games, he's gone 35-for-52 passing for 380 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions while running for 50 yards on 14 attempts. Even though Jackson might still be getting his legs back under him, he's a must-start this weekend against the Browns. Back in Week 2, Jackson threw for 225 yards and four touchdowns against them in a 41-17 victory.

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Bucky Irving Nov 14 10:40am MT
Bucky Irving

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters on Friday that running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) will be out this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's a disappointment for Irving's fantasy managers, but the silver lining is that he was able to turn a corner this week and take part in three limited practices. The 23-year-old hasn't played since Week 4 due to a subluxation of his shoulder and a foot sprain, but if he can upgrade to a full practice at some point next week, he could be back for a Sunday Night Showdown in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. With Irving missing another week, both Rachaad White and Sean Tucker will have elevated roles in Tampa's backfield. White is on the RB2/3 borderline, while Tucker is more of an RB3/flex in fantasy football.

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Darius Slayton Nov 14 10:30am MT
Darius Slayton

New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka said that wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) will not practice on Friday and is not expected to suit up on Sunday against the visiting Green Bay Packers in Week 11, according to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. Slayton picked up a hamstring injury in the Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears and was unable to practice all week, so fantasy managers need to put him on their bench for the weekend. The G-Men will also be without rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart after he suffered a concussion last weekend. So the Giants' offense will be run by veteran gunslinger Jameis Winston, making Green Bay's defensive unit a must-start in fantasy leagues. Wan'Dale Robinson should see heavy targets in the passing game, with Jalin Hyatt, Isaiah Hodgins, and Gunner Olszewski also seeing expanded roles. Tight end Theo Johnson will likely be Winston's No. 2 target.

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Sam LaPorta Nov 14 10:30am MT
Sam LaPorta

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that he doesn't expect to see tight end Sam LaPorta (back) at practice on Friday. Campbell said the team will know more about LaPorta's availability for the Week 11 showdown on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles later on Friday. The 24-year-old didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday, so if he sits out on Friday as well, he'll be unlikely to play this week. LaPorta's shaky status makes things even more difficult for his fantasy managers this weekend, with Detroit playing the late game on Sunday. As things stand right now, fantasy managers should send LaPorta to the bench and look for another TE option if you don't already have one. The Lions have "sky-high" confidence in backup Brock Wright, but fantasy managers should be able to find better streaming candidates on the waiver wire.

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Bradley Chubb Nov 14 10:20am MT
Bradley Chubb

Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb (foot) was a late addition to this week's injury report on Friday and is now listed as questionable to play in Week 11 versus the Washington Commanders in Madrid, Spain, according to Travis Wingfield of MiamiDolphins.com. Chubb was also dealing with a foot injury last week before being cleared to play in the upset win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, where he tallied a sack and three tackles (two solo). The 29-year-old former fifth overall pick by the Denver Broncos in 2018 out of North Carolina State was rumored to be on the trade block at the deadline, but Miami ended up keeping him around and plans to build around him going forward. He did not play in 2024 due to a torn ACL, but he's having a rebound season so far in 2025 with five sacks in 10 games. Even if Chubb cannot play in Madrid, Miami's defense/special teams should be considered a streaming option in deeper leagues against a banged-up Commanders offense.

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Khalil Shakir Nov 14 10:20am MT
Khalil Shakir

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said on Friday that wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle, ribs) is "heading in the right direction and should be in a good spot for the game" this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. It's a bit of a surprise since Shakir hasn't practiced in full this week, but it's good news for a Bills offense that already ruled out tight end Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) for Week 11 action. Still, the 25-year-old Shakir could be limited in what he can do this weekend, and with Kincaid out, receiver Keon Coleman is looking more attractive to fantasy managers as a WR4/flex play. Coleman has been a disappointment in his sophomore season, but he scored his third touchdown last week and had his second-most targets (eight) of the year. Shakir has been Buffalo's leading receiver in 2025, but he'll carry more risk against Tampa if he's active. Check back for the Bills' final Friday injury report.

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Chris Godwin Nov 14 10:10am MT
Chris Godwin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) was out there for a third consecutive practice to close out the week ahead of the team's outing with the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. The veteran's status for Friday's session was not disclosed. Godwin was able to log limited sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, the first time he'd practiced in any capacity since Week 5. Tampa Bay could certainly use the ninth-year pro back on the field with their receiving corps in shambles. However, it's unclear if he'll be able to return to in-game action in Week 11. If Godwin is forced to miss another contest, running mates Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson, and Sterling Shepard will retain their roles of recent weeks. Notably, Johnson has eclipsed Shepard in the hierarchy, out-snapping the latter in four straight outings.

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Julian Hill Nov 14 10:10am MT
Julian Hill

Miami Dolphins tight end Julian Hill (ankle) upgraded to a full practice on Friday and has been removed from the final Week 11 injury report, meaning he'll make his return on Sunday against the Washington Commanders in Madrid, Spain. Hill will put an end to a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, but fantasy managers can continue to look elsewhere. Darren Waller (pectoral) remains on Injured Reserve, but the 25-year-old Hill will be battling for limited targets with Greg Dulcich against Washington. Before his ankle injury, Hill had only 10 catches on 13 targets for 77 yards and no touchdowns. He is still looking for his first NFL touchdown after debuting for the Dolphins in 2023. Fantasy managers desperate at the TE position should be able to find better options on the waiver wire.

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