Carson Wentz trending toward Monday night start

Nov 05, 2026

Adam Schefter reported that Carson Wentz is trending toward starting against Buffalo on Monday night while Kyler Murray deals with a hamstring injury. Minnesota has not confirmed the starting quarterback.

Fantasy Impact:

Wentz is an immediate Superflex pickup and would enter the QB2 conversation if confirmed as the starter. Murray managers should secure Wentz or choose a Sunday alternative before leaving themselves exposed to Monday’s late decision. Jefferson remains a WR1, Addison a WR3/FLEX, and Hockenson a lower-end TE1. Wentz’s potential start does not make Jennings or Minnesota’s other secondary receivers dependable fantasy options.

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Chargers designate David Njoku to return from injured reserve

Alex Insdorf

yesterday · 5:25 PM EST

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh announces IR return windows have opened for LB Denzel Perryman and TE David Njoku.

Fantasy Impact:

Njoku is a reasonable stash in deeper leagues and for managers piecing together tight end production. He needs activation and evidence of a useful receiving role before becoming a trustworthy streamer. His return would add competition for Gadsden and Kolar, making both harder to trust if the Chargers divide tight end routes. McConkey remains the preferred fantasy receiver in this passing game.

Rams open Terrance Ferguson’s return window

Gary Klein

yesterday · 5:23 PM EST

Rams will open window to return for TE Terrance Ferguson, who will practice today, McVay said.

Fantasy Impact:

Ferguson is worth stashing for managers searching for help at tight end, particularly in deeper leagues and formats that reward the position. A meaningful receiving role could eventually push him into the TE1 streaming conversation, but opening his window does not establish his Week 9 availability or workload. Keep another starter available.

Deebo Samuel unlikely to return this week; Demarcus Robinson’s practice window opens

Kyle Posey

yesterday · 5:22 PM EST

Kyle Shanahan said he would be surprised if Deebo Samuel (hamstring) plays this week. Mike Evans (Achilles) also remained out of practice Wednesday, while the 49ers opened Demarcus Robinson’s return window from injured reserve. Robinson has been sidelined since Week 2.

Fantasy Impact:

Samuel managers should plan to use another receiver, while Evans still needs practice progress before entering lineup consideration. If both remain out, Kittle should continue commanding a prominent receiving role and remains a high-end TE1. Watkins would have a deeper-league FLEX case, with Kirk, Cooks and Cowing carrying less dependable workloads. Robinson is a reasonable deep-league stash, but he needs activation and a clearer role before becoming a starting option.