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Head coach Zac Taylor says Mixon is in concussion protocol. Hope level for Ja’Marr Chase: "Don’t know. Hard to make a prediction for Sunday. Getting him back on the field this week, and it is day-by-day."

Related Players: Samaje Perine, Trayveon Williams

The Bengals were without two of their big play-makers but didn't seem any worse for wear, as names like Samaje Perine and Trenton Irwin found the end zone multiple times. Perine has proven to be a valuable fantasy commodity if Mixon isn't on the field, so this is something to keep an eye on throughout the week.

Per Keefer, no Jonathan Taylor at the start of the Colts’ final practice of the week. Doubt he plays Sunday.

Related Players: Deon Jackson, Zack Moss, Phillip Lindsay

Considering the Colts traded away Nyheim Hines this last week, it could be rough finding a fantasy replacement in Indianapolis if Taylor is a no-go for Sunday. The team could call up Phillip Lindsay from the practice squad since neither Deon Jackson nor newly acquired Zack Moss is known for their passing-game chops.

No Jonathan Taylor at Colts practice for the second straight day.

Related Players: Deon Jackson, Zack Moss, Phillip Lindsay

Considering the Colts traded away Nyheim Hines this last week, it could be rough finding a fantasy replacement in Indianapolis if Taylor is a no-go for Sunday. The team could call up Phillip Lindsay from the practice squad since neither Deon Jackson nor newly acquired Zack Moss is known for their passing-game chops.

The Bills landed Nyheim Hines from the Indianapolis Colts for Zack Moss and a draft pick.

Related players: Jonathan Taylor, Deon Jackson, Phillip Lindsay

Moss has 17 carries for 91 yards in 2022 but wasn't getting a lot of time as of late behind Devin Singletary and James Cook. Moss will likely remain behind Taylor and Jackson in the RB pecking order in Indy at this point.

And another! Colts are trading Nyheim Hines to the Buffalo Bills, sources tell ESPN.

Related players: Devin Singletary, James Cook, Zack Moss, Jonathan Taylor, Deon Jackson

The Bills are adding one of the top pass catching backs to their offense. Hines signed a three-year deal last season so the Bills will have him under control for two more years. It's potentially bad news for Cook owners hoping to see an increase in touches after the Bills bye week. Singletary averaged 10 carries a game and three receptions a game, but Hines will surely cut into that production. Hines was averaging about 3.5 catches a game for the Colts. In Indy, Jackson should move up to the RB2 slot behind Taylor.

Bengals’ WR Ja’Marr Chase is dealing with a hip injury that is expected to sideline him 4-6 weeks and makes him a prime candidate for injured reserve, per sources. Chase visited with a hip specialist Wednesday and is seeking more answers about his injury.

Tough blow for Chase managers. It's an upgrade for Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd and Hayden Hurst, who all figure to see a bump in targets. Joe Mixon could also benefit from more passing work as well. Mike Thomas probably sees the biggest bump in playing time, though at age 28, he's never gained more than 132 yards receiving in a season. It's a blow to Joe Burrow's overall value, though in the current QB landscape, he's still a solid fantasy QB1.

Giants TE Daniel Bellinger suffered a fracture around the eye socket and septum and may require surgery. Coach Brian Daboll said Sunday that the rookie’s eye didn’t look good.

Related Players: Chris Myarick, Tanner Hudson

Sounds like a brutal, very uncomfortable injury for Bellinger, and the hopes are that he won't have to go under the knife. In terms of fantasy fallout, it's unlikely that another prominent pass-catcher will emerge from the tight end room, as Chris Myarick and Tanner Hudson have combined for 11 targets on the season, though the latter has run 102 routes through seven games. It's probably best to ignore the situation for now and hope for a speedy recovery from Bellinger.

Bengals WR Tee Higgins is suited up for today’s walkthrough. Hasn’t practiced all week with an ankle injury.

Related Players: Tyler Boyd, Hayden Hurst

Higgins has the same ceiling of any on the Bengals, including Ja'Marr Chase, and demands usage when on the field. That doesn't always affect Chase but is a huge blow to Boyd and Hurst's fantasy viability. If Tee is a go for Sunday, he will operate as a WR2 with WR1 upside.