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Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, in Week 2 of his practice window opening, was a full participant.

Related Players: Joshua Dobbs

The Cardinals' deadline to activate Kyler Murray is November 8th, and it now seems very likely that the team will get him in under that date. With no setbacks, Murray could conceivably be a full go for Week 9.

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill, whose status is up in the air for Sunday, did not practice because of a hip injury. RB Raheem Mostert did not practice because of an ankle injury.

Related Players: Salvon Ahmed, Jeff Wilson

Miami's really getting ran through the wash on the injury report today. If Mostert is held out of Week 8 action, we can expect Ahmed and Wilson to split the backfield, with the latter more than likely being the majority receiving back. Wilson was eased into action in his first game off of IR, earning one target and four yards on seven routes. We should expect that to raise significantly if the Dolphins role into Sunday with only two active running backs.

Dolphins’ WR Tyreek Hill did not practice today due to a hip injury.

Related Players: Jaylen Waddle, Chase Claypool, Braxton Berrios, Cedrick Wilson

One would assume that Waddle would absolutely eat with no Tyreek on the field, but we may see a wider target tree if the WR1 were forced out of Week 8. Berrios has actually ran the second-most routes on the team over the last two weeks, so he may end up being the contingency plan for fantasy purposes. We'll keep an eye on Hill's status through the rest of the week.

Potentially significant: 49ers QB Brock Purdy is in the NFL's concussion protocol, coach Kyle Shanahan tells reporters.

Related Players: Sam Darnold, Brandon Allen

Shanahan has repeatedly gotten the most out of his quarterbacks, making just about anyone that starts a full game at least worth considering. In deep leagues —particularly Superflex Dynasty leagues— it's worth checking if Darnold is sitting on your waiver wires.

P.J. Walker will start Week 8 for the Browns in Seattle, per Kevin Stefanski.

Deshaun Watson is OUT.

With six teams on bye last week, Walker still only managed a QB25 fantasy performance. With the status of both Jerome Ford and Kareem Hunt still in the air, the Browns offense will be a stay-away.

The Titans are preparing QB Will Levis to start, as coach Mike Vrabel says both QBs are likely to play assuming Ryan Tannehill can't go.

Related Players: Malik Willis

Getting a peak at Levis makes a ton of sense, as Malik Willis hasn't looked incredible when given the opportunity to run the offense. Neither option should be started this week, but with a good showing, Levis could be more on our radar if Tannehill misses extended time.

The #Patriots waived QB/WR Malik Cunningham.

Related players: Mac Jones, Will Grier, Bailey Zappe

It's a bit of a shocker as Cunningham was recently the team's QB2 and seemingly a step away from starting with Jones struggling. Jones is coming off a good game against Buffalo and now Zappe or Grier look to be back in line as the backup to Jones.

Reserve/Injured:
▪️ RB Eric Gray

Claimed off Waivers from Cleveland:
▪️ RB Deon Jackson

Related players: Matt Breida, Gary Brightwell, Saquon Barkley

Gray was a bigger name in the dynasty world and was running as the Giants RB4, or most recently with Barkley out as the RB3. Jackson likely takes over that role. Jackson had a nice run a season ago when Jonathan Taylor was hurt, but since then has mostly bounced around.

Chiefs receiver Justyn Ross has been charged with domestic battery.

There is also a charge of criminal property damage after a victim told a police dispatcher Ross was ‘dragging’ her through the home, according to dispatch audio and according to the post. Ross's future with the Chiefs is certainly in question, but from a fantasy standpoint, he hasn't done much since standing out in camp. Other reports say his next court date is scheduled for December.

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield landed on Monday’s estimated practice report as a non-participant because of a knee injury, but he didn’t sound like there’s any concern about his status for Thursday’s game against the Bills.

The injury report was an estimated one because the Bucs only held a walkthrough a day after their loss to the Falcons and Mayfield was spotted at their second walkthrough of the week on Tuesday. After the session, Mayfield said that the knee issue isn’t serious and that he’s confident he’ll manage it well over the next few days, the story went on to say.