Deshaun Watson enters concussion protocol

Nov 04, 2026

The Browns announced Wednesday that Deshaun Watson entered concussion protocol Tuesday after reporting symptoms that began Monday night. Watson had previously passed evaluations during and after Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh.

Fantasy Impact:

If Watson cannot clear protocol, Sanders would be in line to start against New Orleans and would warrant consideration as a matchup-based QB2 in Superflex leagues. Concepcion and Boston would become more volatile WR3/FLEX options, while Fannin would remain a viable tight end starter with greater uncertainty around his scoring opportunities. Judkins’ rushing workload keeps him in RB2 consideration.

today

Brandon Aiyuk files for reinstatement, plans to report Friday

Adam Schefter

1 hour ago

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has turned in paperwork to be reinstated, per his agent Drew Rosenhaus. Aiyuk, who currently is on San Francisco’s Reserve/Left Squad list, will be reporting to the 49ers’ training facility Friday afternoon, per Drew Rosenhaus. “Brandon is healthy and ready to get back on the field,” Rosenhaus said.

Fantasy Impact:

Aiyuk is a speculative bench stash for managers with room to wait. His eventual team, playing eligibility, and workload remain unsettled, so he should stay out of lineups for now.

Mack Hollins expected to return to practice Wednesday

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

A big one for the Patriots: WR Mack Hollins is set to return to practice today, sources say.

Hollins, a glue guy for NE, has been on Injured Reserve with a calf injury and would help immensely vs the Packers.

Fantasy Impact:

Hollins is worth a deeper-league stash while New England sorts through its receiver injuries. If activated and Brown remains out, Hollins could enter the WR4/FLEX conversation. His return would create more competition for Chism and Williams, while Douglas remains the most appealing PPR option among the replacement receivers.

yesterday

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. drawing trade interest

NLF on ESPN on X

yesterday · 7:22 PM EST

"Brian Thomas Jr. has been the area of interest for a lot of other teams."

Fantasy Impact:

For some reason, the Jags don't seem open to trading BTJ, but the team has pretty much phased him out. With so many teams in need of receiver, the Jags could likely get something valuable in return for him. Over the team's last three games, BTJ has had just 7 targets with one catch - a 12-yard TD catch this past week against the Colts. The Jaguars may just want to hold on to him in case of injuries as they look to be a team that can make a deep playoff run. Fantasy owners should at least hold on to him leading up to the trade deadline. In some leagues, he's even on waiver wires, and may be worth grabbing just in case he gets moved to a better situation.