Fox Sports' Jay Glazer confirms that Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (ankle) is not expected to play vs. the 49ers this afternoon unless he "does something miraculous" in pregame warmups. We'll get Arizona's inactives around 3 pm ET, but expect QB Colt McCoy to get the start.
Saints S Malcolm Jenkins (knee) is active for today's game against the Falcons.
Bills S Jordan Poyer (shoulder) is active for today's game against the Jaguars.
The Vikings placed S Harrison Smith on the COVID list this morning, meaning he'll miss the game against the Ravens. We'll see about Smith's status for Week 10.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with a small fracture in the middle finger of his throwing hand, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. He's active but only as QB Jacoby Brissett's backup vs. the Texans today. While this isn't a long-term injury, per Schefter, Tagovailoa's availability for this Thursday night's game vs. the Ravens is "in question." We'll keep an eye on him this coming week.
Dolphins LB Jerome Baker (knee) is active for today's game against the Texans. There's clear upside to the matchup but also the chance Baker sees his playing time limited after missing Week 8 with the knee injury.
Browns DE Jadeveon Clowney (ankle, knee) and CB Denzel Ward (hamstring) are active for today's game against the Bengals.
These notable Patriots defenders who entered the weekend questionable are active for today's game against the Panthers: DT Christian Barmore (foot), DB Kyle Dugger (neck), Ja'Whaun Bentley (ribs), Dont'a Hightower (ankle), Kyle Van Noy (groin).
Giants WR Kenny Golladay (hamstring) is active for today’s game vs. the Raiders. He’s a risky fantasy play in his first action since Week 5. WR John Ross (quad) is also active and figures to be the #4 WR behind Golladay, Kadarius Toney and Darius Slayton.
Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) is active for today’s game against the Patriots. It’ll be his first action since Week 3. HC Matt Rhule said earlier this week that it won’t “be a 40- to 50-play situation” for McCaffrey, so don’t expect the usual 20+ touches. But CMC is still probably a starter for most fantasy teams. See where he sits in the Week 9 RB Rankings.
Panthers QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) is active for today’s game against the Patriots. He cleared the concussion protocol but will still be playing through the shoulder injury. Darnold, of course, was struggling even prior to that injury and can’t be trusted in Week 9 fantasy lineups.
Cowboys WRs CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and Amari Cooper (hamstring) are active for today’s game vs. the Broncos. Both guys were listed as questionable but expected to play. They come with a bit more risk than usual in Week 9 fantasy lineups.
Browns WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) is active for today’s game vs. the Bengals. He'll replace WR Odell Beckham in Cleveland’s starting lineup.
Broncos TE Albert Okwuegbunam (knee) is active for today’s game vs. the Cowboys. He was limited in practice all week, but we never heard any concern about his availability for this one. With TE Noah Fant (COVID) out, Okwuegbunam is a viable Week 9 spot starter.
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (groin) is active for today’s game against the Vikings. WR Sammy Watkins (hamstring) is inactive. That makes Bateman easier to trust in fantasy lineups, although his groin issue still presents some risk.
Ravens RB Latavius Murray (ankle) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Vikings. Devonta Freeman, Le'Veon Bell and Ty'Son Williams will again share backfield duties. It’s a messy situation for fantasy football.
Bills WR Cole Beasley (ribs) is active for today’s game vs. the Jaguars. He only got in a limited practice on Friday, but we never sensed concern about his Week 9 status. Beasley is a WR3 with upside in today’s plus matchup.
Jaguars RB James Robinson (heel) is inactive for today’s game against the Bills. That leaves Carlos Hyde as Jacksonville’s lead back. The matchup is brutal, but Hyde should get 15+ touches, making him a viable RB3 or flex.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (ribs, finger) will not start today's game vs. the Texans, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Tua reportedly didn't feel good enough during pre-game warmups to start, but he will be active as QB Jacoby Brissett's backup. It's a missed opportunity in an excellent matchup. Brissett was decent in 3 starts earlier this season, averaging 230 yards and 1.3 TDs on a 67% completion rate but just 5.8 yards per attempt. He's only in play in 2-QB and Superflex leagues and is a slight downgrade for Miami's offense.
Steelers K Chris Boswell (concussion) isn't listed on the final Week 9 injury report. He'll be available for Pittsburgh and your fantasy team on Monday night vs. the Bears.
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