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Metcalf had the only big play for the Seattle offense on the day, a 71-yard touchdown strike from Geno Smith in the first quarter. Game script did no favors for Metcalf; the Seahawks had zero urgency in the second half as they nursed a lead against a dead-on-arrival Miami offense. Metcalf now has back to back weeks with touchdowns of more than 50 yards. The explosive wideout has separated himself as the team’s top pass-catching option and Smith’s favorite target in high leverage situations. Metcalf takes on the Lions in Week 4 in what should be a high-scoring affair.

Jackson was ruled out yesterday with a knee injury that has kept him from practicing this week. Mike McDaniel said it was possible that Jackson would need surgery. Kendall Lamm and Patrick Paul are two options that could play at right tackle in Jackson’s absence.

The Bills aren’t wasting any time here, making the decision to rule out Coleman for the second straight week. It was reported last week that Coleman could miss multiple weeks, so this news shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Amari Cooper, who is also dealing with a wrist injury, is reportedly progressing through things, but there’s no word on whether or not he’ll play in Week 12. There’s a chance the team will see how he responds in practice this week before deciding on his availability.

Cracraft had a 9/121/1 line last year in 10 games as a reserve wideout. The 30-year-old has missed the entirety of the season to date with his shoulder injury. His move may be foreshadowing bigger Tyreek Hill news, but we’re not entirely sure on that yet.

Dodson was a full-time starter for Seattle’s first nine games this season. It uh, didn’t go well enough in the eyes of Mike Macdonald. Dodson had a 65.8 PFF defense grade that seemed to mostly mark him as above average outside of run defense. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Buffalo, Dodson’s former employer, scooped him up again as a free agent. Fourth-round pick Tyrice Knight and Drake Thomas are candidates to take over the role in Seattle. Rarely do you see a team give up on an offseason signing this quickly when the player is actually playing.

Higgins and left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (knee/fibula), who Taylor also called day-to-day, both participated in walkthroughs on Monday, but Taylor said we shouldn’t read too much into that. If Higgins is truly day-to-day, then it sounds like he’ll have a chance to suit up in Week 11 against the Chargers. That said, we wouldn’t read too much into his availability until we get a look at Wednesday’s injury report. Higgins has missed the last two games due to his quad injury, which has resulted in an uptick in targets for Mike Gesicki.

He also said that Jones might be limited in practice earlier in the week, which, after seeing the shot that Jones took this weekend, we completely understand. Jones rushed 17 times for 88 yards on Sunday against the Jaguars and would roll in as a high-end RB2 despite a suddenly-struggling Vikings offense against Tennessee.

He’s visiting a specialist this week and the Saints are reportedly content to take the four week timeline for now, meaning Olave could return for Week 15 against the Commanders. That doesn’t make him a must-roster in fantasy for teams that are desperate for roster spots, and the fact that the question was asked in the first place is concerning in its own right after Olave suffered his second major concussion of the season in Week 9.

Aren’t we all evaluating some things? That doesn’t necessarily mean that Jones will lose his job, but it’s a marked contrast from the last month or so of dutifully telling everyone that Jones was his starting quarterback. Drew Lock is the Giants backup quarterback, so that plays into the evaluation. (Because nobody really needs to see another shot for Drew Lock to start.) Jones would be a low-end superflex play if he makes it to Week 12 as the starter.

Canales praised Bryce Young for his performance in Week 10’s win over the Giants, but he reportedly still has some interest in Andy Dalton beyond this season and could give him another shot for further evaluation. The Panthers will face a stout Chiefs defense in Week 12, which will make for a tough challenge for whoever is under center. It wouldn’t be surprising if Young got the start coming off the bye week, but Canales is clearly keeping his options open.

“Smith-Njigba’s big day can be loosely attributed to Seattle facing more single-high coverage,” writes Dugar, “but the remaining schedule suggests there will be similar opportunities. The Bears, Cardinals, Jets and Rams all rank among the top 10 teams in single-high percentage.” Smith-Njigba exploded as a deep threat against the Rams. Perhaps he’ll take another step forward in Week 11 against the 49ers.