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Vikings QB Kirk Cousins is out with an ankle injury.

Cousins was carted off the field and was initially ruled an ankle injury after being in the medical tent. Cousins finished 23/31 for 274 yards and two touchdowns. Jaren Hall is now in at quarterback.

Rams QB Brett Rypien is now in against the Cowboys as Matthew Stafford remains in the locker room with a thumb injury.

It's a passing-hand thumb injury for Stafford, who was 13/22 for 162 yards with a touchdown, an interception and a two-point reception (we're not kidding). Maybe the Rams are just saving Stafford as Dallas has been in control all day long, taking a 36-17 lead to the fourth quarter.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars with a rib injury.

Pickett was evaluated in the locker room and the team decided to keep him out. Mitchell Trubisky is now in at quarterback. Pickett went 10/16 for 73 yards and was sacked once.

Falcons QB Desmond Ridder is being evaluated for a concussion and Taylor Heinicke is now in at quarterback.

Ridder certainly got roughed up in the first half, getting sacked five times and lost a fumble. He was 8/12 for 71 yards and added 26 yards on three rushing attempts. The offense again continued to struggle, scoring just six points in the first half and now there will be many more questions surrounding the unit. It will be interesting to see hoe Heinicke performs and if he can steal the starting job away from Ridder.

Giants TE Darren Waller is out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jets with a hamstring injury.

This was a very quick rule-out for Waller, so he may be missing time. Waller missed time in 2022 as well with a hamstring injury. He was also limited this week because of the hamstring. This is a brutal blow in what has already been a disastrous year for the Giants.

Saints WR Michael Thomas was added to the injury report Saturday with an illness and is now questionable for Sunday’s game against the Colts.

The Saints are in the early window, so we’ll know by late Sunday morning if Thomas is able to play. Thomas has been able to catch a few passes each game, but certainly is not the fantasy wide receiver he once was. He’s a flex play at best if he does play. If not, Rashid Shaheed gets a boost in value.

The Lions officially ruled out RB David Montgomery for Week 8 against the Raiders.

This was expected after Montgomery has yet to return to practice. The Lions were always likely to rest Montgomery this week with their bye week coming in Week 9. Jahmyr Gibbs became more involved in the offense with Montgomery out last week and should expect the same in what should be a much better matchup this week against the Raiders compared to last week against the Ravens. Gibbs is a strong play this week while Craig Reynolds is a deep flex option.