NFL BUZZ - NOVEMBER 6th RAPID FIRE

Baltimore officially lands Jacoby Brissett, Cleveland names its starting quarterback, and Jacksonville's Thursday night game reveals some eye-opening fantasy trends. Meanwhile, major injuries are shaking up Week 9 lineups, and trade rumors continue swirling around Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, and Brian Thomas Jr.

Let's get into it!

🌵 Arizona Cardinals

• Bam Knight: OUT FOR WEEK 9! Remains in concussion protocol. Tyler Allgeier is positioned for lead-back duties against Seattle. (Sources: Mike LaFleur, Josh Weinfuss)
• Michael Wilson: Limited Friday with a rib injury but carries NO GAME DESIGNATION. (Source: RotoWire)
• Jacoby Brissett: TRADE OFFICIAL! Arizona sends Brissett and a 2027 fifth-round pick to Baltimore for a 2027 fourth and 2028 seventh. (Sources: Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport)

🍑 Atlanta Falcons

• Brian Robinson Jr.: OUT FOR WEEK 9 with a hamstring injury. (Sources: Tori McElhaney, Adam Schefter)
• Zachariah Branch: OUT with a hamstring injury. (Source: Ian Rapoport)
• Beaux Collins: QUESTIONABLE for Week 9. (Source: Falcons injury report)

🐦‍⬛ Baltimore Ravens

• Jacoby Brissett: WELCOME TO BALTIMORE! The Ravens officially acquire the veteran QB following injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. (Sources: Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport)
• Lamar Jackson: No return timetable. Baltimore reportedly remains open to a late-season return, while contract discussions could eventually make him the NFL's highest-paid player. (Source: James Palmer)
• Derrick Henry: NOT GOING ANYWHERE? Henry says he wants to stay in Baltimore, and reports suggest a trade is unlikely. (Sources: Kyle Goon, James Palmer)
• Henry / Justice Hill: INTERESTING USAGE! Henry handled 77% of RB opportunities and 89% of carries Thursday. Hill dominated passing downs, playing 91% of third-down snaps and every two-minute RB snap. Hill also scored on a 65-yard run. (Source: SleeperNFL)
• Zay Flowers: CONCERNING! Just SIX receiving yards over his last two games. Despite running routes on 95% of dropbacks Thursday, Flowers managed only 0.33 yards per route. (Source: SleeperNFL)
• Joe Fagnano: Only three of his 16 aimed throws traveled beyond five yards Thursday. Brissett's arrival could provide a needed boost to Baltimore's passing game.

🦬 Buffalo Bills

• DJ Moore: Limited by a shoulder injury and remained in a non-contact jersey Friday. (Source: Sal Capaccio)
• Dalton Kincaid: BACK TO FULL PRACTICE! No longer wearing a non-contact jersey. (Source: Buffalo Bills)

🐾 Carolina Panthers

• Bryce Young: GOOD TO GO! Dave Canales says Young had an excellent practice week despite ankle soreness. Denver's aggressive pass rush presents a challenging matchup. (Source: Joe Person)

🐻 Chicago Bears

• Kyle Monangai: NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY! Questionable with thumb and toe injuries despite returning to limited practice Friday. (Sources: Brad Biggs, Ian Rapoport)
• D'Andre Swift: Another potentially heavy workload awaits with Monangai unlikely to play.
• Colston Loveland: BREAKOUT ALERT! Since Caleb Williams returned in Week 6, Loveland has averaged 16.6 fantasy points per game, THIRD among tight ends. (Source: SleeperNFL)

🟤 Cleveland Browns

• Shedeur Sanders: OFFICIALLY NAMED THE STARTER! Todd Monken confirms Sanders will start Sunday against New Orleans. (Sources: Todd Monken, Adam Schefter)
• Deshaun Watson: QUESTIONABLE while progressing through concussion protocol. Sanders will start regardless. (Source: Daniel Oyefusi)
• Harold Fannin Jr.: GOOD TO GO! Returned Friday despite groin soreness and carries no game designation. (Source: Chris Easterling)
• Denzel Boston: CLEARED after dealing with a calf injury. (Source: Rotoworld)

⭐ Dallas Cowboys

• George Pickens: QUESTIONABLE with a hamstring injury. Brian Schottenheimer remains hopeful he'll play. (Source: Todd Archer)
• Jake Ferguson: QUESTIONABLE! Returned to limited practice Friday after missing two days with an ankle injury. (Source: Tommy Yarrish)

🐴 Denver Broncos

• Pat Bryant: CLEARED TO PLAY following his ankle injury. (Source: Chris Tomasson)
• Jonah Coleman: FAVORABLE MATCHUP! Averaging 4.47 yards per carry, with Carolina allowing 4.79. Could continue seeing expanded opportunities with RJ Harvey sidelined.
• J.K. Dobbins: Denver reportedly less likely to trade Dobbins following Harvey's injury. (Source: Albert Breer)

🦁 Detroit Lions

• Amon-Ra St. Brown: QUESTIONABLE after remaining limited Friday with a rib injury. (Source: Tim Twentyman)

🧀 Green Bay Packers

• Christian Watson: NO GAME DESIGNATION despite being limited with a rib injury. (Source: Packers injury report)
• MarShawn Lloyd: QUESTIONABLE with a knee injury. (Source: Underdog NFL)

🐂 Houston Texans

• RB Trade Watch: Houston has reportedly contacted teams about available running backs ahead of the deadline. (Source: Albert Breer)

🐴 Indianapolis Colts

• Jonathan Taylor: TRADE MARKET HEATING UP! Indianapolis reportedly wants a first-round pick or comparable package. The Giants have serious interest, while Denver and Minnesota appear less willing to meet the asking price. (Sources: Albert Breer, Jeremy Fowler)
• Josh Downs: Drawing significant trade interest as teams look to add receiving help ahead of the deadline. (Sources: Albert Breer, Dan Graziano)

🐆 Jacksonville Jaguars

• Bhayshul Tuten: THE LEAD BACK! Handled 75% of RB opportunities and 80% of carries before being rested late Thursday. Also received half of Jacksonville's inside-the-10 rushing attempts. (Source: SleeperNFL)
• Chris Rodriguez Jr.: Handled 19% of RB opportunities before Tuten's final snap and scored on a direct snap. Remains behind Tuten in the rushing rotation.
• LeQuint Allen: Played 57% of Jacksonville's third-down RB snaps in the pre-rest sample.
• Parker Washington: IMPRESSIVE! Ran routes on 85% of dropbacks, drawing targets on 35% of those routes and producing 3.59 yards per route. (Source: SleeperNFL)
• Jakobi Meyers: Strong involvement! Targeted on 33% of routes while producing 4.33 yards per route. (Source: SleeperNFL)
• Brian Thomas Jr.: WHAT IS HAPPENING? Played just 19 of 56 offensive snaps Thursday, ran 11 routes, and received ZERO TARGETS! His route participation has been alarmingly low over three consecutive games. (Source: Underdog NFL)
• Brian Thomas Jr. Trade Watch: Kansas City reportedly interested, but Jacksonville remains reluctant to move him. (Sources: Albert Breer, Cameron Wolfe)
• Trevor Lawrence: Jacksonville's recent blowouts continue limiting his passing opportunities, particularly late in games.

🏹 Kansas City Chiefs

• WR Trade Watch: Kansas City continues being linked to Josh Downs and Brian Thomas Jr. as the deadline approaches. (Source: Albert Breer)

⚡ Los Angeles Chargers

• David Njoku: DOUBTFUL for Week 9 while recovering from a leg injury. (Source: Underdog NFL)

🐏 Los Angeles Rams

• Terrance Ferguson: OUT FOR WEEK 9! Suffered a hamstring injury during Friday's practice while returning from an ankle issue. (Sources: Adam Schefter, Sarah Barshop)
• Puka Nacua: TARGET MONSTER! Accounts for 39.2% of the Rams' receiving yards, second only to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. (Source: SleeperNFL)

🐬 Miami Dolphins

• Jaylen Wright: QUESTIONABLE with a quad injury. (Source: Underdog NFL)

🟣 Minnesota Vikings

• Carson Wentz: REMAINS THE STARTER for Monday against Buffalo with Kyler Murray sidelined. (Source: Ian Rapoport)
• QB Trade Watch: Minnesota reportedly exploring quarterback options, with Kirk Cousins and Daniel Jones mentioned as potential possibilities. (Source: James Palmer)

🇺🇸 New England Patriots

• TreVeyon Henderson: OUT FOLLOWING MEDICAL EMERGENCY! Henderson revealed unexplained neurological symptoms that required hospitalization. He continues working with specialists, with no diagnosis or return timetable established. Wishing him a full recovery. (Sources: Mike Reiss, Adam Schefter)
• A.J. Brown: OUT AGAIN with knee and ankle injuries. (Source: Mike Vrabel)
• Hunter Henry: QUESTIONABLE after returning to practice Friday with a foot injury. (Source: Mike Reiss)

⚜️ New Orleans Saints

• Jordyn Tyson: QUESTIONABLE! Limited throughout the week while recovering from his hamstring injury. His potential season debut remains uncertain. (Source: Katherine Terrell)

🗽 New York Giants

• Cam Skattebo: DOUBTFUL with a hamstring injury after missing another practice Friday. (Source: Jordan Raanan)
• Devin Singletary: Could see additional backfield opportunities if Skattebo misses Sunday.
• Malik Nabers: GOOD TO GO! Returned to practice Friday after missing Thursday with a knee injury. (Source: Matt Citak)

✈️ New York Jets

• Breece Hall: CLEARED TO PLAY! Aaron Glenn confirms Hall will face Kansas City. His workload split with Braelon Allen remains worth monitoring. (Sources: Aaron Glenn, Ian Rapoport)
• Garrett Wilson: OUT FOR WEEK 9! Remains in concussion protocol, potentially opening more opportunities for Adonai Mitchell and Omar Cooper Jr. (Source: Adam Schefter)

🦅 Philadelphia Eagles

• Saquon Barkley: GOOD TO GO! No game designation despite hamstring and back concerns. (Source: Jeff McLane)
• DeVonta Smith: OUT with a hamstring injury. (Source: Adam Schefter)
• Dontayvion Wicks: OUT with an ankle injury. (Source: Dave Zangaro)
• Joe Milton III: Makes his first Eagles start with a depleted receiving corps.

🟡 Pittsburgh Steelers

• WR Trade Watch: Pittsburgh continues exploring the receiver market for additional offensive help. (Source: Albert Breer)

🌊 Seattle Seahawks

• Sam Darnold: OUT FOR WEEK 9 with a quad injury. (Source: Underdog NFL)
• Drew Lock: WILL START against Arizona despite a right-elbow injury. (Source: Gregg Bell)
• Rashid Shaheed: OUT with a knee injury. (Source: Mike Macdonald)
• Quenton Nelson: OUT FOLLOWING KNEE SURGERY! Expected to miss a few weeks after a procedure to remove cartilage fragments. Seattle will adjust its offensive line. (Sources: Ian Rapoport, Bob Condotta)
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba: CARRYING THE PASSING GAME! Accounts for an incredible 51.5% of Seattle's receiving yards, the highest share in the cited comparison. (Source: SleeperNFL)

🌉 San Francisco 49ers

• Christian McCaffrey: CLEARED FOR WEEK 9! Removed from the injury report after recovering from his hamstring injury. (Sources: Nick Wagoner, Adam Schefter)
• Mike Evans: OUT AGAIN with Achilles tendinitis and rib concerns. (Source: Nick Wagoner)
• Deebo Samuel: OUT with a hamstring injury. (Source: Matt Lively)
• Christian Kirk: OUT with a meniscus injury. Surgery remains a possibility. (Source: Matt Barrows)
• Demarcus Robinson: QUESTIONABLE with an ankle injury and could see additional opportunities.
• Brandon Aiyuk: BACK IN THE BUILDING! Met with the 49ers Friday and says he's fully healthy while seeking reinstatement. His future with San Francisco remains uncertain. (Sources: Nick Wagoner, Tom Pelissero)

🏴‍☠️ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Emeka Egbuka: GAME-TIME DECISION! Officially questionable with a foot injury despite practicing fully. (Source: Todd Bowles via Greg Auman)

⚔️ Tennessee Titans

• Tony Pollard: TRADE WATCH! Tennessee reportedly seeking at least a fourth-round pick. (Source: Albert Breer)
• Calvin Ridley: Could reportedly be available for a sixth-round pick. (Source: Albert Breer)

🪖 Washington Commanders

• Treylon Burks: OUT with a foot injury. (Source: Ian Rapoport)
• Dyami Brown: OUT with a calf injury. (Source: Jeremy Fowler)
• Antonio Williams: POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY! Could see additional targets with Washington's receiving corps severely depleted. (Source: Nicki Jhabvala)

Data & Analysis Credit

Special thanks to Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport, Jeremy Fowler, Dan Graziano, Albert Breer, James Palmer, Jeff Mueller, RotoWire, SleeperNFL, Rotoworld, Underdog NFL, 32BeatWriters, MicNuggets, and all the individual team reporters and analysts whose work makes these reports possible.

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