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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) was again seen at practice on Friday, although his status during the session was not detailed. The former Oregon Duck returned to practice earlier in the week, working in a limited capacity on back-to-back days. As of now, it bodes well for Irving's outlook in Week 11's bout against the hosting Buffalo Bills. Still, it wouldn't be surprising to see the team hold him out for another game as he gets right. Even if Irving plays, there's a strong possibility he'd be on a snap count. In the event that he misses a sixth-straight appearance, teammates Rachaad White and Sean Tucker would continue to divvy up the backfield split.

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Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott reports that tight end Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) will not be active for this weekend's meeting with the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kincaid sustained a hamstring injury in Week 10's loss to the Dolphins that was deemed week-to-week. After failing to practice on Wednesday and Thursday, it's no surprise that he won't be able to suit up for this Sunday's clash with the Bucs. Fantasy managers can expect teammate Dawson Knox to handle most of Buffalo's tight end duties in Week 11, with teammate Jackson Hawes mixing in behind him. Wide receiver Khalil Shaki (ankle, ribs) is also trending toward playing.

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Per the team, Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II is free of an injury designation ahead of their Week 11 clash with the Washington Commanders in Madrid, Spain. Gordon II has dealt with an ankle injury for a few weeks, but he logged a full session on Friday as the team gears up for their game abroad. The rookie played a season low in snaps last weekend, as his ailment clearly hampered him. However, he should be good to go for his typical allotment in an excellent matchup against a Washington defense that's yielded 134.4 rushing yards per contest (ninth-most). Fantasy managers can expect him to resume his role as the preferred change-of-pace option behind teammate De'Von Achane, although he'll still be a low-floor fantasy asset with the latter dominating backfield touches.

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Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai slid back into a secondary role in the team's backfield last weekend with the return of teammate D'Andre Swift (hip) from a one-game absence. The New Jersey native showed out back in Week 9 with a 29-touch, 198-yard performance while Swift dealt with a hip injury. However, the former saw his workload scale back significantly as the latter resumed his role as lead back in their win over the Giants. Monangai would catapult in the rankings if Swift were ever made to miss more time, although, as it stands, he'll still boast some standalone value as a low-end RB3 asset. While both backs will be in play during Week 11's matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, Monangai loses some ceiling with Swift in the picture.

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Across nine games played this season, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has hauled in 31 catches for 482 yards on 42 targets. The vast majority of Bourne's production came in a two-week stretch in early October, when he recorded 15 catches for 284 yards on 20 targets. The 49ers' pass-catching corps has gotten healthier in recent weeks thanks to the returns of wide receiver Jauan Jennings and tight end George Kittle, which has shrunk Bourne's role in the offense. Over his last two games played, Bourne has recorded three catches for 53 yards on three targets. Heading into their Week 11 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco will welcome wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) back to the lineup for his first game since Week 4. Pearsall's return should only further limit Bourne's opportunities for playing time. Bourne should be off the radar of fantasy managers heading into Week 11.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney was one of the breakout players of the 2024 season, recording 64 catches for 992 yards and five touchdowns across 16 games. However, the 28-year-old has not been able to recreate his standout performance in his second year with the team. Across seven games in 2025, Mooney has just 13 catches for 190 yards and zero touchdowns on 35 targets. Injuries have been a factor, as he missed most of training camp with a broken collarbone and recently missed time due to a hamstring issue. However, Mooney has struggled when on the field as well. He hauled in just one of eight targets for 17 yards in Atlanta's Week 10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Heading into a Week 11 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, Mooney remains virtually impossible for fantasy managers to trust.

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Since taking over as the starting quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6, Joe Flacco (shoulder) has been one of the most productive fantasy quarterbacks in the NFL. Across four starts for the Bengals, the 40-year-old has completed 64.7% of his pass attempts for 1,254 yards, 11 touchdowns, and two interceptions. Flacco is averaging 43.3 pass attempts per game with Cincinnati, a rate that virtually guarantees gaudy numbers if it sustains. However, Flacco's run as a fantasy asset may be short-lived. Earlier this week, the Bengals opened up the 21-day activation window from Injured Reserve for QB1 Joe Burrow (toe). Burrow is reportedly targeting Cincinnati's Week 13 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens for his return, which would leave Flacco with just two more games as the starter. Flacco profiles as a low-end fantasy QB1 in Week 11 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but his season-long value has taken a hit due to the Burrow news.

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Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott (ankle) is officially listed as questionable to play in his team's Week 11 matchup against the Miami Dolphins in Madrid. Sinnott was added to the injury report on Thursday with an ankle injury and is listed as a non-participant in practice on Friday. The 23-year-old has played a minimal role in Washington's passing game this season, recording three catches for 33 yards and a touchdown on three targets across 10 games played. Still, a potential absence for Sinnott in Week 11 could lead to more opportunities for Commanders TE1 Zach Ertz. Ertz has hauled in 35 catches for 345 yards and four touchdowns so far in 2025 and profiles as a fringe top-12 fantasy tight end in Week 11 against Miami.

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Through the first nine games of his NFL career, Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Chimere Dike has recorded 21 catches for 194 yards and a touchdown on 33 targets. In his final three games before Tennessee's Week 10 bye, Dike hauled in 12 receptions for 168 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets. However, the Titans have been playing without veteran wide receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring) since Week 6. Ridley has been able to practice in a limited capacity so far this week and could be on track to make his return in Week 11 against the Houston Texans. Dike may have shown the team enough during Ridley's absence to remain a featured piece of the passing game. However, the veteran's return to the lineup will still likely impact Dike's target share. Dike profiles as a desperation flex option at best for fantasy managers in Week 11 against Houston.

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