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Ekeler was a vital piece of the Commanders’ game plan in Week 3, handling three carries for 35 yards and a touchdown in addition to two receptions for 22 yards and a massive 62-yard return on the opening kickoff the second half. He left in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return. Expect Brian Robinson to get the lion’s share of the backfield opportunities in his absence.

Achane and the Dolphins did just enough to escape a road visit with the Rams with a win. The good news for fantasy managers is that Achane’s 17 opportunities handily led the backfield as Raheem Mostert saw only three opportunities and Jaylen Wright saw only five. Even so, fantasy managers were likely left wanting more as the electric back managed just 3.1 yards per carry and 3.0 yards per reception against the up-and-down Rams defense. Achane’s next opportunity to return to RB1 status comes in Week 11 when the Dolphins host the Raiders.

Tua enjoyed a fully healthy supporting cast of skill position players after alpha wide receiver Tyreek Hill came into the question listed as questionable following two missed practices to end the week, ultimately doing enough to secure a win to take the Dolphins to 3-6 through their first nine games. They have plenty of work left to do to make the playoffs considering the commanding division lead by the Bills in the AFC East, but this was a step in the right direction with the team likely needing to win all but one or two of their remaining games to have a chance at a wildcard berth. The good news is they have an unimposing opponent in Week 12 when they host the Raiders.

No real surprises here, with the biggest absence being offensive tackle Rob Havenstein after the veteran tackle re-injured an ankle injury he sustained in Week 1 in last week’s contest. Of note, both primary wide receivers in Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua were off the injury report heading into Monday.

Hill was labeled a true game-time decision after missing practice Friday and Saturday with a wrist injury, ultimately proving enough in pre-game warmups to warrant active status for the team’s Week 10 contest against the Rams. Also active for the Dolphins is safety Jevon Holland, who came into Monday listed as questionable. Inactive for the Dolphins are FB Alec Ingold, RB Jeff Wilson, Jr., CB Ethan Bonner, CB Storm Duck, LB Mohamed Kamara, OL Andrew Meyer, and WR Dee Eskridge.

If he doesn’t practice, it will mark the first time Metcalf has been on the practice field since suffering a Grade 1 MCL sprain in Week 7’s win over the Falcons. Metcalf didn’t play in Weeks 8 or 9, and had the Week 10 bye to get in some additional rest. There’s a good chance he’ll be ready to go in Week 11 against the 49ers if he can get on the field this week. Wednesday’s injury report will be one to watch, but Metcalf is undoubtedly trending in the right direction.

Edwards was suspended for violating the league’s substance abuse policy but can now rejoin the team ahead of Week 11’s game against the Cowboys. Edwards has totaled 18 tackles and two sacks in the six games he’s appeared in this season. He should resume his role as a starter along the interior now that he’s back.

Not that we think there were a lot of long-term Chark believers out there still, but it doesn’t appear he’s going to emerge in the Chargers’ receiver pecking order without injuries ahead of him. Chark is droppable in all but the deepest of leagues at this point.

Goedert made his long-awaited return from injury in Week 10 against the Cowboys and wound up catching 2-of-3 passes for 25 yards and a touchdown. This ankle injury is a new one for the veteran tight end, so we’ll see what the team lists him as on Tuesday when they actually take to the practice field. Goedert will be a fringe TE1/TE2 if he can play against the Commanders on Thursday night.

Smith was a DNP for two of the team’s three practices last week but still suited up to play in Week 10 against the Cowboys. With Monday’s report being an estimation, fantasy managers shouldn’t read too much into this just yet. However, if he’s not able to get on the practice field before Thursday’s game, Smith could be at risk of missing an NFC East tilt with the Commanders.

It is, as usual on Mondays, an estimation. Robinson was questionable last week after three limited practices, so this status is just preparing us for more of the same. Coach quotes throughout the week will be important context, but after two straight weeks of limited-limited-limited-questionable, it’s hard to believe Robinson will be a go against the Eagles unless the Commanders just steadfastly believe that the game is so important that Robinson must play. Austin Ekeler would get the majority of the work if Robinson misses a third straight game.