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Packers HC Matt LaFleur told reports last week that Dillon is still working through a neck stinger suffered in 2023 while also managing a hamstring strain. The development gives rookie MarShawn Lloyd another chance to earn standalone fantasy value behind starter Josh Jacobs, who should handle a significant dual-threat workload this year. Lloyd (hamstring) was initially thought to be a candidate for injured reserve but he has evidently made the 53-man roster.

The Raiders would probably offer Jones his best shot at immediately starting, but the 27-year-old is understandably hoping to sign with a playoff contender as he looks to begin rebuilding his value. Jones’ paramount priority should be landing with a strong coaching staff and offensive mind after years of Mickey Mouse operations in New York. ESPN’s Adam Schefter has called the Ravens and Vikings two of Jones’ “likeliest” suitors.

Robinson was reportedly clocked going “in excess” of 100 MPH “around 5AM.” The Rams, of course, played the Eagles Sunday evening. “Not a good look,” to put it mildly. 30-year-old Robinson will eventually draw a 2-3 game suspension for violating the league’s personal-conduct policy, but it won’t come this season. Robinson is lucky neither he nor anyone else was hurt.

Dobbins headed to the locker room early after departing the field of play under his own power with under two minutes remaining in the first half. Dobbins had a highly productive half before departing, picking up 40 yards on six carries and another 19 on three receptions. Expect further updates from the team at the half.

Smith entered the game listed as questionable. After going through a 15 minute pre-game workout, it was ultimately determined that he could not go against the Chargers for the Harbaugh Bowl.

McConkey first got onto the practice field on Friday with a limited showing after injuring his shoulder in the team’s Week 12 contest. He ultimately proved healthy enough to partake in the Harbaugh Bowl. Inactive for the Chargers are QB Easton Stick, LB Denzel Perryman, WR DJ Chark, CB Cam Hart, RB Kimani Vidal, OL Brenden Jaimes, and OL Jordan McFadden.

Cooks saw his 21-day practice window opened prior to the team’s Week 12 contest against the Commanders, ultimately held out of action for the seventh consecutive game. Executive Vice President Stephen Jones said earlier Monday that he expects Cooks to be able to play against the Giants on Thanksgiving day, a notion that should be either confirmed or denied once the team hits the practice field on Tuesday.

Executive Vice President Stephen Jones stated earlier Monday that Ferguson would be a long shot to play on Thanksgiving in Week 13, which makes sense considering the veteran tight end suffered his second concussion of the season in Week 11. Luke Schoonmaker’s snap rate jumped to 65% in the absence of Ferguson against the Commanders, which should serve as a solid baseline expectation against the Giants on Thursday. Fantasy managers in a bind can continue to deploy Schoonmaker for as long as Ferguson remains sidelined.

Lamb played through the same injuries in Sunday’s win over the Commanders, catching 10-of-12 targets for 67 yards. The fact he was listed as a limited participant on Monday suggests he’s trending in the right direction for Thursday’s game against the Giants. Assuming he’s active, Lamb will be a solid WR2 across all fantasy formats.

This is likely a minor issue, as there were no reports of Rush suffering an injury after Sunday’s win over the Commanders. The veteran QB is coming off his best performance of the season and should be on track to start on Thanksgiving Day against the Giants. In the unlikely chance that he can’t go, it would be Trey Lance getting the nod as the Cowboys’ QB1. We’ll see how things progress over the next two days, but we’d expect Rush to make his fourth start of the season this week.

A holdover from the short-lived Nathaniel Hackett era, things never panned out for Dulcich with the Broncos. The former third-round pick has appeared in only four games for the Broncos this season, and was often made a healthy scratch on game day. Injuries plagued Dulcich early in his career, but he showed flashes as a rookie when he caught 33-of-55 targets for 411 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games. Now on waivers, another team will almost certainly take a shot on him in the coming days. Perhaps a change of scenery and an offseason with a new team next year will reignite a career that looked promising out of the gate.