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The report comes from ESPN’s Tim McManus. The fact that Becton was allowed to continue practicing for some time despite the evident limp could indicate the team is managing a known issue but it’s a negative development overall. Becton projects to start in place of injured OG Tyler Steen (ankle) at least in the short term. Becton plays with a brace on his right knee, stemming from a pair of kneecap injuries. He suffered cartilage damage following a 2021 kneecap dislocation. The same kneecap then suffered an avulsion fracture one year later. The issues could provide grounds for routine soreness moving forward but we will monitor the situation for updates.

Davis went down with a non-contact knee injury in the third quarter and was ruled out almost immediately. The Jags were well into garbage time when Davis went down, but that doesn’t appear to be why he is done for the day. The Jaguars are on bye next week, giving Davis an extra week of rest if the injury isn’t a long-term issue. Tim Jones and Parker Washington will see more work in his absence.

Lucas Kroll and Adam Trautman will continue splitting tight end duties with Dulcich a healthy scratch. Neither active Denver tight end has much fantasy appeal outside the deepest fantasy leagues.

Atlanta will be without Alford in a matchup with a Bo Nix-led Broncos passing attack that has shown signs of life in recent weeks. The Falcons being without Alford, Hughes, and Hamilton should be a boon for Nix and Courtland Sutton.

The cart came out for Wyatt in the third quarter after an ankle injury that did not look good. The Titans will likely turn to Jerome Baker at one of their inside linebacker spots as the Titans defense gets a little bit thinner.

The Chiefs have JuJu Smith-Schuster back for Sunday’s game, but his fantasy upside could be limited with DeAndre Hopkins fully in the mix. The Chiefs will look to build on their undefeated season against rival Buffalo in what is arguably the most anticipated game of the week.

Cooper will play through the wrist injury that has left him sidelined the last two weeks. The veteran receiver is expected to wear some sort of cast in Sunday’s game, but said earlier in the week that he’s gotten used to playing with it. Cooper profiles as a WR3 against a stout Chiefs defense. While he is active, the Bills did declare WR Keon Coleman, CB Kaiir Elam, LB Eddie Ulofoshio, OL Will Clapp, OT Spencer Brown, and TE Dalton Kincaid inactive fo Week 11.

Kittle did not participate in pre-game warmups, leading us to conclude he was not close to playing this week. Backup TE Eric Saubert is reportedly ill and should not be considered as a streaming option, though he is active today. LT Trent Williams (ankle) went through an extensive pre-game workout and was seen somewhat favoring one leg but the training staff ultimately determined Williams is healthy enough to play. DE Nick Bosa (hip) is active. The 49ers also declared CB Charvarius Ward, DT Kevin Givens, WR Ronnie Bell, OL Ben Bartch and DT Khalil Davis.

Fant’s absence gives AJ Barner the start, however, No. 4 wide receiver Jake Bobo will likely earn targets more efficiently than Barner. Joining Fant on the inactives list are TE Brady Russell, OLB Trevis Gipson, G Sataoa Laumea, CB Nehemiah Pritchett, WR Dareke Young and DE Myles Adams.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur told Erin Andrews that he does not think Alexander is going to play in the second half. Alexander was active off the questionable line but left early in the first half. This looks like it’s going to continue to plague Alexander throughout the second half of the season.

Jake Curhan replaced Bates at guard. If Bates misses additional time, Curhan would be in line to play more. The Bears have hit a big rash of offensive line injuries of late.