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Palmer has missed the previous two games after sustaining a concussion in Week 4 but he was upgraded to a full participant on both Friday and Saturday, making it likely he makes his return against the Ravens. The fact that he is listed as questionable and not off the team’s injury report entirely likely means he has to clear the final step of the league’s concussion protocol, something that fantasy managers in deep leagues will want to see happen Sunday to feel good enough about inserting him back into starting lineups.

Thibodeaux returns to a roster now thrust into complete rebuild mode after the team released quarterback Daniel Jones earlier in the week. At this point, the Giants are playing to evaluate the future of the franchise.

Dean returns to the active roster after missing the minimum four games with a hamstring injury. The Buccaneers are not yet out of playoff contention, making Dean’s return off the utmost importance for a defense allowing the third most passing yards per game.

Cooks saw his 21-day practice window opened prior to Week 11 but managed only limited showings in practice this week, ultimately failing to do enough on the practice field to warrant a return to the active roster ahead of the team’s Week 12 game against the Commanders. The Cowboys are in a complete state of disarray with tight end Jake Ferguson also ruled out after sustaining his second concussion of the season in Week 11 and alpha wide receiver CeeDee Lamb struggling through multiple injuries, including a painful AC joint sprain.

The same goes for right guard Zack Martin, who is dealing with both ankle and shoulder injuries and was previously listed as doubtful. The Cowboys find themselves in the middle of a lost season with mounting injuries on both sides of the ball, not exactly a recipe for success against one of the most competitive teams in the NFC.

Russini cites conversations with sources with the Jets and around the league in her reporting. This comes on the heels of an ESPN report that indicated Rodgers likely wouldn’t be back with the Jets in 2025 under a new regime. With a new front office and head coach, it only makes sense that the organization will be moving on from the 40-year-old quarterback. The question remains of what team would be willing to acquire the former four-time MVP after an unequivocally disastrous stint in New York.

The full quote reads, “the way [Purdy’s elbow] responded this week, it’s really up in the air for next week, so we’ll have to see on Monday.” Shanahan also said that the team thought Purdy just needed to rest after viewing Monday’s MRI results. The elbow’s inflammatory response on Thursday reportedly “surprised” Purdy so the team opted to play things conservatively by shutting Purdy down for the rest of the week. Purdy notably “can’t remember a play that [the injury] specifically happened on.” Fantasy managers should make backup plans for Week 13 accordingly.

The deal runs through the end of the 2024 NFL season and contains $2 million in guaranteed money. This is a great move for the 9-1 Chiefs, who are almost assuredly headed to the playoffs once again. Humphries played well as a pass blocker last season before tearing his ACL in Week 17.

Hill promisingly progressed to Full Participant status on Friday, putting him on track to play on Monday as long as he remains symptom-free. Assuming he is good to go, Hill is RB3/flex-viable in what should be a pass-heavy game against the Chargers.

This is a new and worrying injury for the Ravens’ field-stretcher, who will likely be needed for his team’s Monday Night Football game against the Chargers. Bateman has intermittently layered unusable weeks with WR1 and WR2 finishes this season, and this game profiles as one in which Bateman could be frequently called upon. The game’s over/under is currently set at a fantasy-friendly 51.0 points.

Reynolds was a full participant in multiple practices this week but remains on injured reserve for Week 12. He appears to be on track to be activated ahead of Week 13. Devaughn Vele will cling to WR5 fantasy value until he returns.