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Stafford led an offense that failed to score a touchdown for only the second time in his career with the Rams, struggling to move the football against a reinvigorated Dolphins defense that got numerous key defenders back from injury ahead of their Week 10 meeting. They would also clearly struggle in the red zone, leading to five field goals on six attempts for kicker Joshua Karty. Stafford’s lone interception came on a tipped pass near the end of the first quarter with the team down 10-0, setting the tone for the remainder of the game. With the loss, the Rams fall to 4-5 and suddenly find themselves 1.5 games back from the division lead with eight games remaining to play. The Rams travel to Foxboro to face the Patriots in Week 11.

Decker just got over a chest injury last week but then suffered a shoulder injury during Thursday’s practice that ultimately forced him to miss Sunday’s game. A limited session on Wednesday is a step in the right direction. He also told reporters the plan is for him to play this week.

Cousins evidently suffered some sort of throwing-arm injury in Week 10 but his early-week practice participation should assuage concerns about Week 11 for now. The matchup-based fantasy starter profiles as a high-end QB2 against the Broncos.

Unless we receive word about London suffering a setback at some point, fantasy managers can expect London to be a full-go moving forward. The borderline WR1/2 has a tough matchup against the Broncos this week.

It’s unclear when Henry picked up the injury. If this was an in-game issue, then practicing in a limited capacity is a great sign for his availability. If he suffered the injury in practice today, Henry must be placed on injury-watch.

Bigsby has been playing through the ankle issue for a few weeks. He re-aggravated it on Sunday and was forced to leave the game. The Jags listed him as questionable to return. He eventually did but barely saw the field and finished the day with just two carries. Fantasy managers can do better than a banged-up Bigsby in Week 11.

Thomas was limited in all three practices last week and played through his questionable tag on Sunday. The same was true of Gabe Davis, who remained limited in today’s practice because of a lingering shoulder issue. Both players are expected to suit up again this week. Trevor Lawrence has already been ruled out, meaning Mac Jones will make his second start. Without Lawrence to pepper him with deep shots, Thomas is at risk of falling out of the WR3 ranks this week.

The Eagles estimated Smith as a DNP for the first practice of the week but upgraded him to a limited session on Tuesday and Wednesday. His practice reps will likely remain limited going forward, but he doesn’t appear to be at any risk of missing time because of the minor hamstring issue. Smith sits in the WR2 ranks for a potential shootout with the Commanders.

Higgins has been unable to practice since injuring his quad on October 25th so his Wednesday return bodes positively for his Sunday Night Football availability. It remains to be seen whether Ja’Marr Chase’s explosive Week 10 showing will relegate Higgins to the No. 2 role once and for all but Higgins’ has reliably commanded targets playing alongside Chase for some time. He can be started as a WR2/3, if active.

Goedert finally returned from the ankle injury last week. He wasn’t heavily involved in the offense, seeing just three targets. He managed to reel in two of them for 25 yards and a touchdown. Philly limited his reps in practice this week but he never appeared at risk of missing Thursday’s game. He will sit just outside of the TE1 ranks for Week 11.

Mailata went on injured reserve a month ago after suffering a severe hamstring injury. He was a full participant in practice today and did not get a questionable tag after being removed from injured reserve. The Eagles are getting healthy at the right time as they gear up for a crucial matchup with the Commanders that could decide the fate of the NFC East.