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Per head coach Dennis Allen, Carr was on a pitch count at practice but did well and remains on track to play in Week 9 against the Panthers. He told reports earlier in the week that he was optimistic Carr will be able to return on Sunday. Allen also noted that Jake Haener will back him up. If all goes well, Carr will return to a high-end QB2 ranking versus a dreadful Carolina defense. Chris Olave will also vault to the top of the WR2 rankings after topping 100 yards for the first time this year in Week 8.

With Rashid Shaheed done for the year and Bub Means nursing an ankle injury, the Saints are drastically thin at wide receiver. Mason Tipton will continue to serve as the team’s No. 2 wide receiver for Week 9 against the Panthers. With Derek Carr expected to return, Tipton should sneak into the WR5 ranks this week.

This is welcome news for a Broncos secondary who could be without S P.J. Locke (thumb), who was unable to practice. Turner-Yell returns from a brutal December 31st, 2023 ACL tear. Whether he can play in Week 9 remains to be seen but the unit could be receiving reinforcements soon.

Lattimore dealt with hamstring issues early in the year. Just when it seemed like he was past the injury, his hamstring flared up in Week 7 versus the Broncos. He left the game and did not return. Lattimore attempted to play through the injury in Week 8 but re-aggravated the issue once again. Given the persistence of his injury, Lattimore may need to sit for a week or two before taking the field again.

Miller was maligned for his inability to stay healthy by Saints head coach Dennis Allen in the offseason. He opened the year on injured reserve because of a hamstring issue and only lasted two games before suffering another hamstring injury. His timeline to return is unknown, but we can assume Allen won’t be giving him a meaningful workload any time soon.

Lazard’s absence could give the Jets one last shot at showcasing Mike Williams for a trade. Williams has become an afterthought in the New York offense with Garrett Wilson and Aaron Rodgers’ buddies rounding out the starting lineup at wide receiver. Williams has 11 catches for 160 scoreless yards this year.

Pierce has totaled more than three touches just once this season so his absence is largely inconsequential for Joe Mixon. The Texans also ruled out OL Jarrett Patterson, LB Azeez Al-Shaair and S Jimmie Ward against the Jets.

Backup safety Ashtyn Davis is out with a concussion. The Jets are severely banged up on defense heading into a do-or-die matchup with the Texans. A loss will send their already dwindling playoff hopes down the drain. Adams has five pass breakups, two TFLs, and one sack this year.

Defensive tackle Leki Fotu was also ruled out. Mosley suffered the neck injury in Week 8. He underwent an MRI after the game and has since consulted with a spine specialist. All of this points to an extended absence for the veteran linebacker.

The Raiders’ offensive line is one of the team’s core strengths so losing the starting center could be a big deal. The team has also been without G Dylan Parham (foot), who returned to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday. The offensive line could be compromised if both players are absent on Sunday.

Gregory signed a one-year deal with the Bucs this offseason and then ghosted them at training camp. He was released after failing to show up. Later reporting then stated he was expected to retire. The Seahawks need some warm bodies to plug holes along their defensive line, but Gregory has little to offer outside of depth at this point in his career. He totaled 3.5 sacks in 2023 while playing for the Broncos and 49ers.