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  • LAC Tackle #75
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    Bills GM Buddy Nix ranks left tackle as the team’s top need entering the draft.
    “I think the left tackle is vital,” said Nix. “I don’t care how good your receivers are if you’re on your back you can’t throw it to him. You’ve got to protect your quarterback first I think.” USC’s Matt Kalil is unlikely to last until the 10th pick even if the Vikes pass on him. The Bills may end up stuck with Chris Hairston battling a second-day tackle on Ryan Fitzpatrick’s blindside.
  • SF Wide Receiver #1
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    49ers QB Brock Purdy said he would “want to get Deebo [Samuel] the ball every play if [he] could.”
    Samuel tweeted out frustration at not getting the ball enough on before deleting his post. The 28-year-old has 40 receptions for 553 yards on the season, adding 32 carries for 92 yards. He has not found his previous Pro-Bowl success, scoring just two touchdowns thus far. Purdy stood by Samuel when asked about the situation, saying “there’s just moments throughout seasons where guys just don’t get the ball, just depending on the scheme.” Via ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, Purdy continued that he will “do everything [he] can to get [Samuel] the ball.” The 49ers stand at 6-7, with injuries taking a toll amidst the playoff race. Fantasy managers can expect Samuel to remain involved, though he struggles creating yardage within the offense keep him in the WR3 mix for Week 15.
  • DEN Wide Receiver #19
    Broncos coach Sean Payton said “I’m mad at myself that we didn’t begin looking at this earlier,” when asked about Marvin Mims’ expanded role as a running back of late.
    “He does such a good job running when you watch him return punts that that vision can carry over to certain runs in your offense and then certain things in the passing game,” Payton added. Mims has lined up as a running back on 21 plays since Week 10 per PFF, and over that timespan he has touched the ball 25 times in four games. It’s not quite a FLEX-worthy role yet, but perhaps Payton will emphasize Mims’ role further down the stretch.
  • SF Running Back #31
    Isaac Guerendo (foot) did not practice on Tuesday.
    It’s looking likely that Patrick Taylor will be leading the 49ers backfield against the Rams on Thursday Night Football. Guerendo’s official status will be out tomorrow, but the tenor of the Kyle Shanahan saying they’d evaluate him and this DNP are pointing to him missing Week 15. He’ll need a Wednesday turnaround to get to the questionable line.
  • FA Tackle #72
    Titans waived RT Leroy Watson.
    Starting four games for the Titans this year as part of their right tackle “situation,” Watson posted a 35.1 PFF blocking grade and committed eight penalties. The team acquired him from the Browns in April for a seventh-round pick, perhaps because former Browns OL coach Bill Callahan thought he could mold the 2022 UDFA into something. The Titans have given up on that dream. Watson will try to latch on to a practice squad.
  • NE Guard #69
    Patriots activated LG Cole Strange (knee) from the reserve/PUP list.
    Strange, one of the last wacky Bill Belichick first-round picks in 2022, looks like he’ll get a four-game audition with the remainder of the Patriots offensive line down the stretch. The guard has missed most of the season after leaving with what was reportedly a torn PCL in Week 15 of the 2023 season. Almost a full calendar year later, he’ll aim to make his return.
  • CLE Kicker #41
    Browns signed K Riley Patterson to practice squad.
    Incumbent Dustin Hopkins’ problems had become too big to ignore. Hopkins missed two field goals in Week 14 and has missed at least one field-goal attempt in four of his last five games. On the season Hopkins is just 16-of-25. Hopkins is still on the roster and has no injury that we’ve heard of, but it wouldn’t be a surprise if one of those things changed in the near future.
  • CLE Defensive Back #0
    Browns placed Greg Newsome (hamstring) on injured reserve.
    He’s done for the season. Newsome finishes an uneven year where he was always hampered by this hamstring injury with a 54.0 PFF coverage grade. The Browns picked up his fifth-year option last offseason so he’ll enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2024 looking for a healthier rebound season.
  • FA Wide Receiver #87
    Browns waived Kadarius Toney.
    He muffed a punt in last week’s game that apparently sealed his fate. Toney will probably continue to get back-of-roster chances, but it’s clear the NFL doesn’t think much of him at this point.
  • TEN Kicker #44
    Titans signed K Brayden Narveson to their practice squad.
    Incumbent kicker Nick Folk is dealing with an injury and Narveson could kick for the Titans in Week 15 against the Bengals. We know you’re all waiting with bated breath to start the fantasy playoffs with Narveson at kicker. The second-year kicker missed five of 17 attempts with the Packers earlier this year before being replaced by Brandon McManus. Narveson was in training camp with the Titans.
  • DAL Quarterback #19
    Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, asked about starting Trey Lance at some point over the next four games, said “I don’t think so.”
    “I thought for the most part we did some good things out there, I still believe [Cooper Rush] gives us our best chance,” Jones added. Lance is counting down the final days of his rookie contract. He’ll probably get another backup job somewhere next year, and he’s still only 25, but it’s hard to spin “not being able to beat out Cooper Rush” as a positive on the open market.