NFL Player News

Head coach Sean McDermott has already ruled out Kincaid for the week, meaning Dawson Knox will have a chance to start against the Chiefs. Kincaid did not practice this week after going down in Week 10’s win over the Colts, and will now have an extra week to recover with the Bills headed for a Week 12 bye. He’ll hopefully be ready to go in Week 13 when the Bills return to face the 49ers.

Jones will play through the pain this week, likely on a high-volume workload against the Titans’ stout run defense. He can be started as a RB2 though he comes with a little more risk than he usually would. Cam Akers is a prudent bench stash given the circumstances.

Allgeier was limited in Wednesday’s practice with the quad issue. It was just a maintenance day for the bruising back as he returned for a full session on Thursday. Allgeier is a touchdown-or-bust RB3 heading into his Week 11 matchup with Denver.

Cousins was limited in Wednesday’s practice but got upgraded to a full session the following day. Head coach Raheem Morris called it normal soreness for Cousins and wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who was added to the injury report with an Achilles issue. Nothing to see here. Staring down a tough matchup with a strong Broncos defense, Cousins will hang out near the top of the QB2 ranks for Week 11.

Darnold will be available for those who need him in two-quarterback leagues but a throwing-hand injury coupled with worsening play is hardly encouraging. Darnold is firmly in the QB2 ranks rather than being a QB1-viable.

Mooney was a surprise addition to the injury report on Thursday, being listed as a limited participant because of the Achilles injury. The move was likely a precaution as he has no game designation heading into the weekend. Mooney has at least 88 yards in each of his past three games, putting him squarely in the WR3 ranks for Week 11.

Hill has proven himself as a difference-making interior pass rusher, whose early-season absence allowed opponents to bully the Bengals’ front seven. Among 62 NFL interior defenders with at least 140 pass-rushing snaps, Hill ranks 19th in pass-rush win rate (11.5 percent). Hopefully, both Hill and DE Trey Hendrickson (neck) can suit up on Sunday.

Backup tackle Joe Noteboom is listed as doubtful. The Rams will likely default to Warren McClendon at right tackle for Week 11. An increase in pressure could result in more quick looks for Cooper Kupp, but you’re starting both Kupp and Puka Nacua regardless of the offensive line situation.

Sweat missed Wednesday’s practice but returned on Thursday and was then upgraded to a full session before being listed as questionable. We fully expect him to play through the injury on Sunday. Sweat has 3.5 sacks, five TFLS, and a forced fumble this year.

The good news is that starting tackles Darnell Wright and Braxton Jones have been cleared for Week 11. Both tackles missed Week 10 with knee injuries. Jenkins left that game with an ankle injury and did not return. He did not practice at any point this week.

Hall injured his knee during Thursday’s practice. Per head coach Kevin Stefanski, “He’s likely out for a period of time.” Reading the tea leaves, a stay on injured reserve is likely on the table. The rookie has been a part-time player in five games this year, logging five total tackles and a pair of QB hits.