Injuries continue to add up throughout the NFL. Plenty of players got banged up in Week 9, while others suffered injuries that could knock them out for several weeks or more.
Let’s round up the most notable injury updates looking ahead to Week 10.
Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence is dealing with an unspecified upper-body injury and was limited at Wednesday’s practice. Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said it’s too early to tell whether Lawrence will face the Vikings on Sunday, but the former No. 1 overall was more optimistic.
“That’s the goal,” Lawrence said about suiting up for Week 10. “I’m doing everything I can to be out there.”
Mac Jones is Jacksonville’s QB2 and will start against Minnesota if Lawrence can’t play. Pro Football Network ranks Jones as the NFL’s 11th-best backup quarterback. The Jaguars signed QB C.J. Beathard off the Dolphins’ practice squad on Monday as extra insurance.
Will Levis, QB, Tennessee Titans
Will Levis continues to be hindered by the right shoulder injury he suffered in Week 4. The Tennessee Titans quarterback was limited for Wednesday’s practice.
While Mason Rudolph has stated the club’s last three games, Levis could be trending toward returning in Week 10.
“His reps should uptick,” head coach Brian Callahan said of Levis. “We’re trying to get him back rolling and hopeful that’s sooner rather than later here. … Mason still needs to be ready to play, and he’ll still take some reps, but we’d like to increase Will’s workload this week, certainly.”
Despite being listed as questionable, Levis has not been active for either of the Titans’ past three games. It may have been a soft benching for the 2023 second-round pick, who had thrown five touchdowns and seven interceptions in five games. After all, he was practicing in a limited capacity.
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
For a moment, it looked like the entire NFL season had turned on its head when Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes went down on a non-contact play.
Mahomes fell to the turf on a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Samaje Perine. While he was very slow to get off the field, it turned out to be a minor re-aggravation of a pre-existing left ankle sprain he suffered in Week 8 versus the Raiders.
Came into game with left eversion ankle sprain
Aggravates it on the poor footing
Not severe
Mahomes is "gumby" https://t.co/pkYw2W9ZVO— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc)
Mahomes ended up toughing out the rest of the team’s Week 9 overtime win over the Buccaneers, maintaining the team’s unbeaten start. After the game, Mahomes said he expected some swelling but that the ankle started feeling better once he began walking.
The Chiefs have already had their bye, so Mahomes won’t have extended time to rest until the Wild Card Round if Kansas City clinches the top seed. They’ll host the Broncos in Week 10. While we should expect some limited practice participation for Mahomes, it would be stunning if he was forced to miss any time.
On Wednesday, Mahomes said his ankle was sore but noted he could still move. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Mahomes would be a full practice participant on Wednesday.
Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys
Dak Prescott entered the medical tent along the Dallas Cowboys’ sideline at the start of the fourth quarter. Dallas subsequently announced that he was questionable to return with a hamstring injury, but Prescott never re-entered Sunday’s game.
Prescott underwent an MRI on his hamstring on Monday, and the news was not positive. The Cowboys quarterback was placed on injured reserve, which will keep him out until at least Week 14.
From @GMFB: #Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is headed to IR. pic.twitter.com/ahODagAB5L
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
After Sunday’s game, Prescott said he thought he hurt his hamstring on a third-quarter scramble attempt.
“Yeah, we gotta get it looked at,” Prescott said. “Felt it on the little scramble to the left. Felt it, didn’t think much. Then on the next play, throwing that the stop route to the field, pulled something, I felt something I never felt. It was tough to walk on it at that point.”
Cooper Rush, who went 4-1 after relieving Prescott as the Cowboys’ starter in 2022, will be under center moving forward. Pro Football Network ranks Rush as the NFL’s 15th-best backup quarterback.
Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
Speaking on Monday, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni noted that Saquon Barkley was dealing with “back tightness” in the wake of Sunday’s win over the Jaguars.
Barkley did say he would be ready for the Week 10 showdown against the Dallas Cowboys, so this appears to be a minor injury. Barkley seemingly tweaked something on his sensational 180-degree hurdle over a defender.
SAQUON BARKLEY IS NOT OF THIS WORLD.
📺: #JAXvsPHI on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/UtCENDw6no— NFL (@NFL)
Barkley’s first season in Philly has been a smashing success. He ranks second in scrimmage yards (1,071) behind only Derrick Henry and has scored eight touchdowns.
Tank Bigsby, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Tank Bigsby picked up an ankle injury in Week 8 and was limited for Jacksonville’s practices all week leading up to Week 9. He ended up playing on Sunday, but Bigsby was again limited for Wednesday’s pre-Week 10 practice.
Bigsby had already begun stealing work from fellow Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr. before the latter suffered a hamstring injury and missed Weeks 7 and 8. Etienne returned for Week 9. His presence, plus Jacksonville’s negative game script against the Eagles, rendered both backs worthless in fantasy.
Among running backs with at least 75 carries this season, Bigsby ranks No. 1 in yards after contact per attempt (4.40) and No. 3 in explosive run rate (12.9%). He’s surpassed 100 rushing yards in two of the past five weeks, scoring two TDs in both century-mark efforts.
Jonathon Brooks, RB, Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers activated second-round RB Jonathon Brooks from the non-football injury (NFI) list on Wednesday. The Texas product is a year removed from tearing his ACL and should be expected to play in Week 10.
Brooks fully practiced on Wednesday.
Had the Panthers not activated Brooks this week, he would’ve remained on the NFI list for the rest of the season. Although Chuba Hubbard has thrived as Carolina’s starting running back, Brooks will add a much-needed offensive threat to the Panthers’ underwhelming offense.
James Conner, RB, Arizona Cardinals
James Conner has been a top-20 fantasy RB in each of the past three games, but the veteran Arizona Cardinals running back got banged up in the club’s Week 10 win over the Bears.
Conner was cleared for a concussion on Sunday, but he must have suffered a finger injury vs. Chicago. He was limited for Wednesday’s practice.
A finger issue won’t be enough to keep Conner from facing the Jets in Week 10. However, New York isn’t an appetizing matchup for the veteran back. Gang Green ranks third-best in run defense efficiency and top-10 in fantasy points allowed to RBs.
Travis Etienne Jr., RB, Jackonsville Jaguars
While Travis Etienne Jr. is still battling the hamstring injury that sidelined him in Weeks 7 and 8, the Jacksonville Jaguars RB returned to play in Week 9. He managed a limited pre-Week 10 practice on Wednesday.
Etienne managed just 24 rushing yards on three carries against the Eagles on Sunday, adding two catches for six yards. With both Etienne and Tank Bigsby receiving work in Jacksonville’s backfield, neither can be trusted in fantasy.
Kareem Hunt, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
Kareem Hunt has been a workhorse for the Kansas City Chiefs since re-joining the club ahead of Week 4. However, Hunt popped up on the team’s Week 9 injury report with a quad issue and is dealing with the same ailment ahead of Week 10.
This doesn’t appear to be a severe problem. Hunt eventually moved to full practices last Thursday and Friday and was removed from K.C.’s injury report altogether. He’ll likely follow a similar pattern before Sunday’s matchup against the Broncos.
Hunt’s quad injury didn’t bother him against the Buccaneers on Monday night. He posted season highs with 27 carries and 106 rushing yards, scoring two total touchdowns while finishing as fantasy’s RB11.
Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers
Christian McCaffrey was the consensus No. 1 overall player in fantasy football drafts this season. However, he hasn’t played in 2024 due to Achilles tendinitis. He was a surprise inactive in Week 1 and placed on IR in Week 2.
The banged-up San Francisco 49ers enjoyed a much-needed bye in Week 9 as McCaffrey continues to work toward a potential return. Multiple reports have suggested that McCaffrey could return in Week 10 against Tampa Bay. Monday saw his return to practice.
Back from the bye.
Time to get to work 😤 pic.twitter.com/YE8Vqu6yCK
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers)
Kyle Shanahan offered a promising update regarding McCaffrey’s potential return.
“It depends on how this week goes,” Shanahan said during his conference call with reporters ahead of the bye week, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. “He’s had no setbacks, so it looks like we’re on track.”
McCaffrey was officially limited on Wednesday, an excellent sign for his Week 10 availability. While it remains to be seen if CMC receives a full workload in his first game back, managers can’t risk not putting the NFL’s top fantasy player in their lineups.
Zack Moss, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Zack Moss (neck) popped up on the Cincinnati Bengals’ injury report last Friday, didn’t play on Sunday, and is now facing an indefinite absence, as head coach Zac Taylor told reporters on Monday. NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo reported that Moss is expected to miss the rest of the regular season.
Context on the #Bengals trading for Khalil Herbert from @gmfb: RB Zack Moss is expected to miss at least the rest of the regular season with a neck injury, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. pic.twitter.com/9QaWl6js8d
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo)
Moss’ absence led to 2023 fifth-rounder Chase Brown’s first bell-cow workload. Brown set career highs in attempts (27) and rushing yards (120), adding five catches for 37 yards and a touchdown in Cincinnati’s 41-24 win over the Raiders. However, the Bengals traded for Khalil Herbert on Tuesday, giving Brown some support in the backfield.
Brian Robinson Jr., WR, Washington Commanders
Brian Robinson Jr. was seemingly a go in Week 9 after being limited with a hamstring injury all week. However, pregame warmups did not go well, and Robinson was made inactive for the Washington Commanders’ win over the Giants.
The third-year back returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said the club is “really going to push it” with Robinson this week.
However, it’s essential to consider that Washington has a short turnaround to a Week 11 Thursday night game in Philadelphia. That could theoretically lead the Commanders to save him for the more important game to decide first place in the NFC East.
Without Robinson, Washington had a three-headed committee in its backfield of Austin Ekeler (28 snaps), Jeremy McNichols (23), and Chris Rodriguez Jr. (20).
Tyjae Spears, RB, Tennessee Titans
Tyjae Spears has missed the Tennesee Titans’ past three games with a hamstring injury. He’s mixed in a few limited practices over the last few weeks but hasn’t been able to suit up for game action.
Spears was limited for Wednesday’s practice. At this point, we’d like to see him participate in a full practice before trusting that he’ll be available for a game.
With Spears sidelined, fellow Titans RB Tony Pollard has turned into a genuine workhorse. He’s played at least 80% of Tennessee’s snaps over the past three weeks. Despite being questionable with a foot injury in Week 9, Poillard set a career-high with 28 carries for 128 yards.
A.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
A.J. Brown went down in the first half of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 9 win over the Jaguars, but the club received good news on Monday.
Per NFL Network, Brown did not suffer a significant knee injury on Sunday. He doesn’t have any structural issues and is dealing with more of a contusion. Brown could suit up against the Cowboys in Week 10.
Brown returned to practice on Wednesday, although he was listed as limited. Either way, Brown’s appearance at practice is a good sign for his Sunday availability.
#Eagles WR AJ Brown received good news from his MRI today, sources say. No structural issues with his knee, more of a contusion than anything.
Brown has a chance to play this week. pic.twitter.com/OJMIbPcvEQ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
Brown had been targeted four times before departing in Week 9, catching two Jalen Hurts passes for 36 scoreless yards.
The 27-year-old has already dealt with injury problems this season. Before Week 2, Brown suffered a hamstring injury that cost him three games.
Gabe Davis, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Gabe Davis went down with a shoulder injury in the first half of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Week 8 loss to the Packers and hasn’t played since. While he was limited in practice last week, Davis was eventually ruled out for Week 9.
Davis was limited again on Wednesday, which doesn’t exactly help us determine whether he’ll be ready to face the Vikings on Sunday. Unless he has a full practice on Thursday or Friday, Davis may end up as a game-time decision for the second conservative week.
When healthy, Davis has a clear path to opportunity in Jacksonville’s wide receiver hierarchy. Fellow Jags WR Christian Kirk is on IR with a broken collarbone, leaving Davis as the club’s WR2 behind first-round rookie Brian Thomas Jr.
Keon Coleman, WR, Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills rookie WR Keon Coleman appeared to suffer a wrist/hand injury on Sunday. He was injured while trying to haul in a deep pass from Josh Allen with 54 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
Coleman went to Buffalo’s locker room before the game was over. After Buffalo’s victory, he had a brace on his right wrist.
Coleman didn’t practice on Wednesday. Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that the second-round rookie could be sidelined for more than one week. The Bills are still evaluating Coleman’s return online.
Despite Amari Cooper’s absence (wrist), Coleman wasn’t heavily involved in Week 9. The Florida State product had managed just one 21-yard reception on two targets versus the Dolphins before departing.
Nico Collins, WR, Houston Texans
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins was off to a scorching hot start before suffering a hamstring injury in Week 5 against the Bills. Collins was well on his way to earning first-team All-Pro honors before being placed on IR in Week 6.
The Texans are eagerly awaiting Collins’ return, as Stefon Diggs suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 8. Collins is eligible to return for the Texans this week against the Lions.
While Collins has “passed all the tests” for his hamstring injury, he was not designated to return and did not practice on Wednesday. Houston could still designate Collins later this week, but his absence on Wednesday could signal that the Texans will exude caution with their WR1.
Brandin Cooks, WR, Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys placed veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks on IR on Oct. 5 due to a knee infection. Cooks is eligible to return for the Cowboys this week against the Eagles, and reports about his progress were encouraging last week.
Saw Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks walking on the practice field and said, I see you got those knees out.
He responded with a smile and said, “you know what that means.”
Cooks is ready to return but he has to miss four games due to being placed on injured reserve.
Two more games then… pic.twitter.com/sof4sa3FxR— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr)
Cooks was initially expected to miss just one game due to a knee injury, but the procedure on his knee resulted in an infection. Therefore, Cooks was forced to undergo a clean-up procedure, which has sidelined Dallas’ second-best wide receiver for at least four weeks.
Amari Cooper, WR, Buffalo Bills
Amari Cooper was a surprise inactive for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday after suffering a wrist injury in Week 8 against the Seahawks. Although Cooper practiced in limited fashion earlier in the week, the wide receiver was ruled out on game day. Cooper was seen walking into Sunday’s game with a wrap on his left wrist.
Cooper participated in Wednesday’s walkthrough ahead of Week 10. But given that he was limited all week entering Week 9, we may need more concrete reports on Cooper’s status before feeling good about his availability for Sunday.
Bills WR Amari Cooper arrives at the stadium. He appears to have a wrap on his wrist but it could be a fashion thing which I would have zero idea about. Any fashion experts want to weigh in? Cooper hurt the wrist in Seattle. pic.twitter.com/9Zu9lFuhL5
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed)
The 10-year pro has five receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown in two games with Buffalo since being traded from the Browns. Cooper was still ramping up his participation before this injury, playing only 43% of the snaps so far with the Bills.
Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Week 10 status: DOUBTFUL
Tee Higgins has been sidelined for two games after injuring his quad during practice, and the Cincinnati Bengals’ WR2 doesn’t appear ready to face the division-rival Ravens on Thursday night.
Higgins didn’t practice on Monday or Tuesday and was spotted on an exercise bike on Wednesday. While Bengals head coach Zac Taylor didn’t rule Higgins out for Week 10, he is officially considered doubtful to play.
Higgins also missed the first two games of the season with a hamstring injury. The fifth-year pro has 29 catches for 341 yards in 2024 and is set to enter free agency this offseason after playing on the franchise tag.
Jauan Jennings, WR, San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are down numerous offensive weapons but could be getting healthy soon. After missing the team’s last two games before bye week with a hip injury, wide receiver Jauan Jennings returned to practice on Monday.
He was officially listed as limited for Wednesday’s session.
Jauan Jennings sighting 👀 pic.twitter.com/4GkM7rSGG8
— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers)
Jennings is in line for the No. 2 WR role with Brandon Aiyuk out for the season. He had a spectacular Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams, posting 11 catches for 175 yards and three touchdowns. However, Jennings recorded only seven catches for 128 yards and no scores in three games combined before his injury.
CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys
CeeDee Lamb seemed to be battling a right shoulder issue throughout Sunday’s game. He received attention from trainers throughout the first half but never entered the medical tent or exited the contest. However, Lamb landed hard on that shoulder while trying to reel in an end-zone attempt from Rush at the start of the fourth quarter.
After the game, ESPN’s Todd Archer reported that Lamb “is dealing with a right AC joint issue with his shoulder” and added that he will have an MRI to evaluate the severity. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is hopeful that the star wide receiver can play through the injury since he was able to return on Sunday.
Lamb was limited during Wednesday’s practice, while head coach Mike McCarthy said the club’s WR1 would be on a snap count. As long as he can play against the Eagles on Sunday, Lamb will still be a top-five fantasy wideout. But his upside might not be there with Cooper Rush at QB instead of Dak Prescott.
Xavier Legette, WR, Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers first-round rookie WR Xavier Legette went to the club’s locker room just before halftime on Sunday and was considered questionable to return with a hand injury. Fortunately, Legette was back on the field for the start of the third quarter, finishing Week 9 with four catches for 32 yards and a touchdown.
“It’s hurting, but I’m going to be alright,” Legette said on Sunday. “It’s a little sore, but I’m good.”
Legette became the Panthers’ de facto No. 1 wide receiver when the club traded fellow wideout Diontae Johnson to the Ravens last week.
Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons
Drake London caught a nine-yard touchdown on the second drive of the Atlanta Falcons’ Week 9 win over the Cowboys. However, he was seen talking to trainers after the play, which ended up being his final snap of the contest.
London was initially listed as questionable to return with a hip injury. However, the Falcons officially ruled out London for the remainder of the game at halftime.
The good news is that London was diagnosed with a hip pointer, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. It isn’t expected to be a long-term issue, and head coach Raheem Morris called his top receiver “day-to-day” on Monday.
#Falcons WR Drake London will have tests done, but the belief is he suffered a hip pointer, source said. While those can be frustrating, they are not long-term issues. pic.twitter.com/XDEp1Hxe1R
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
Atlanta only held a walkthrough on Wednesday, but London was considered limited. Morris said he’s still “feeling really good” about London’s ability against the Saints in Week 10. Still, we’ll need to check back on London’s practice participation on Thursday and Friday.
London leads the Falcons this season with 50 receptions, and his 552 receiving yards are second on the team to Darnell Mooney. His six touchdown receptions are also already a career-high (and as many as he had his first two seasons combined).
Jalen McMillan, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in desperate need of wide receivers, with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin already out. Rookie Jalen McMillan looked like the new potential No. 1 target but missed Monday night’s game versus the Kansas City Chiefs with a hamstring injury suffered on Saturday.
It’s not the first time McMillan has missed time with a hamstring injury this season, as he was out Weeks 4-5 with the same injury. At the time, head coach Todd Bowles noted how missing practice time was especially damaging for the rookie.
McMillan ran a team-high 46 routes in Week 8, the first game without both Evans and Godwin. However, it’s unclear if that hierarchy would remain after Sterling Shepard recorded six touches for 69 yards as the team’s top receiver on Monday.
Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave stayed down on the field after taking a scary first-quarter hit from Panthers safety Xavier Woods, who was flagged for an unsportsmanlike penalty on the play. New Orleans’ medical staff immediately tended to Olave, placing him on a backboard before carting him off the field.
While Olave suffered a concussion, he thankfully had movement in all his extremities. After spending time at a local hospital, he was discharged and traveled home to New Orleans with the rest of his team.
Olave’s injury is especially concerning, given that he suffered a concussion in Week 6. He missed the Saints’ Week 7 loss to Denver before returning against the Chargers in Week 8. Olave was evaluated for a concussion vs. Los Angeles but was cleared to return to the game.
The former first-round pick has a lengthy concussion history. He missed Week 6 during his 2022 rookie campaign with a brain injury, then was sidelined for Week 12 in 2023. Olave also suffered a concussion during Ohio State’s season opener in 2020.
Olave told reporters that he considered wearing a Guardian Cap — a padded helmet covering that can help reduce brain injuries — after his Week 6 concussion. However, he did not don the Guardian Cap for Weeks 8 or 9.
Unsurprisingly, Olave is not practicing. Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said Olave is meeting with concussion specialists, adding that no decision has been made on a potential injured reserve stint.
Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Indianapolis Colts
Michael Pittman Jr. is still battling the back injury that the Indianapolis Colts initially thought would send him to injured reserve in Week 6. Pittman miraculously played that week and suited up again in Week 7.
Indy has been managing his practice reps since. Pittman has gone DNP-Full on Wednesday and Thursday over the last three weeks, and it appears he’s on track to repeat that pattern ahead of Week 10.
Pittman did not practice on Wednesday. Notably, he is also dealing with a finger issue in addition to his back injury.
Deebo Samuel Sr., WR, San Francisco 49ers
Deebo Samuel Sr. was limited for Wednesday’s practice as he continues to battle rib and oblique injuries.
Samuel, already banged up going into Week 8, suffered a rib injury late in the San Francisco 49ers’ win over the Cowboys. While the 49ers labeled him questionable to return, Samuel never re-entered the game, finishing with eight touches for 86 scoreless yards. He appeared to score a long second-quarter touchdown, but it was called back due to offensive holding.
Samuel was active for Week 7 but played just four snaps while battling a wrist injury and pneumonia. Fellow 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk tore his ACL in that game, leaving Samuel as Brock Purdy’s clear WR1 for the remainder of the season.
San Francisco had a bye in Week 9, allowing Samuel to recover from his various maladies.
DeVonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
DeVonta Smith did not practice on Wednesday while battling a hamstring injury. Fellow Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown (knee) was limited for today’s practice, potentially leaving Jalen Hurts with few options in the receiving room.
Smith played 96% of the Eagles’ snaps in Week 9, dominating with four catches for 87 yards and a touchdown after Brown departed in the first half. While Philadelphia could simply be taking it easy on its WR2, we’ll need to monitor Smith’s practice participation on Thursday and Friday.
Smith could have a field day against the Cowboys if active on Sunday. Dallas ranks third-worst in pass defense efficiency and fourth-worst in DVOA against opposing No. 2 wide receives.
Adam Thielen, WR, Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen was injured in Week 3 after hauling in a 31-yard touchdown from Andy Dalton. While Thielen appeared to be trending in the right direction with Dalton at quarterback, he landed on IR due to a hamstring injury.
Thielen was not activated ahead of the team’s Week 9 game versus the Saints but appears to be nearing his return. Panthers reporter David Newton said he would be activated ahead of the team’s Week 10 game in Germany against the Giants.
Thielen still was not practicing on Wednesday. Unless he can manage a limited session on Thursday or Friday, he may be unable to play in Week 10.
The 34-year-old demonstrated a strong rapport with Bryce Young last season, recording 103 catches for 1,014 yards. It was his first 1,000-yard season since 2018, the year of his last Pro Bowl berth with the Minnesota Vikings.
Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wideout Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) was a game-time decision for Week 9, but the first-round pick ended up playing in the club’s loss to the Eagles on Sunday. While he was on the field for 91% of the Jags’ offensive snaps, Thomas posted his worst game of the season, catching just two passes for 22 yards.
Thomas was limited for the first practice of Week 10. Barring a setback, he should be good to go against the Vikings on Sunday.
Thomas ranks first among rookie receivers in yards (595), receiving touchdowns (five), and yards per route run (2.40); he’s second to Malik Nabers in receptions (35).
Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
Dallas Goedert returned to practice for the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday, participating in his first session since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 6. He fully practiced an excellent sign for his Week 10 availability.
On Wednesday, Goedert told reporters he’d need to see how his week of practice goes before determining whether he can play in Week 10. However, Eliot Shorr-Parks of 94WIP suggested that it “seems pretty clear” Goedert is “intending on playing” vs. the Cowboys.
Grant Calcaterra posted at least three catches or 50 yards in three of four games as Goedert’s replacement, finishing as a top-25 fantasy TE in all three contests.
Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons
Kyle Pitts has stayed healthy this season and is on pace for his best campaign since his 2021 rookie year. On Wednesday, however, the Atlanta Falcons tight end popped up on the club’s injury report for the first time in 2024.
Pitts is dealing with a hamstring injury. Fortunately, he still managed a limited practice. Pitts’ hamstring issue may have bothered him in Week 9, when he played 54% of Atlanta’s offensive snaps (his second-lowest rate of the year) while earning his worst target share (4.2%) of the season.
