Ravens cite typical six-to-ten-week recovery for Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury

Nov 13, 2026

Jesse Minter confirmed that Lamar Jackson is recovering from a broken and dislocated thumb suffered in Week 8. Minter said injuries of this type requiring surgery typically take six to ten weeks to heal, with Jackson’s progress determining his return.

Related Players: Jacoby Brissett, Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Ja’Kobi Lane, Mark Andrews, Matthew Hibner, Josh Cuevas, Derrick Henry, Justice Hill

Fantasy Impact:

Keep Jackson in an IR slot where possible, but have another quarterback ready for the fantasy playoffs. Jacoby Brissett should be rostered in SuperFlex leagues as a potential starter for an extended stretch. Zay Flowers remains a strong WR2 option, Derrick Henry belongs in RB2 lineups, and Mark Andrews is a touchdown-dependent TE2.

today

Rams place Puka Nacua on injured reserve, keeping him out until Week 15

Rams

1 hour ago

The Rams placed Puka Nacua on injured reserve Thursday. They also signed Brennan Presley from the practice squad to the active roster and added Tyler Scott to the practice squad.

Fantasy Impact:

Nacua’s earliest eligible return is now Week 15 against Dallas. Keep him stashed where possible, but managers needing immediate wins must plan without him through the remainder of the fantasy regular season. Tutu Atwell and Konata Mumpfield offer deeper-league FLEX appeal.

yesterday

Browns WR Denzel Boston absent from Thursday’s practice

Daniel Oyefusi

yesterday · 1:48 PM EST

Browns starting center Elgton Jenkins returned to practice today, but Cleveland was still missing three players:

WR Denzel Boston (toe)
S Ronnie Hickman (concussion)
FB Mike Burton (calf)

Fantasy Impact:

Boston managers should prepare another WR3/FLEX option. If he sits, KC Concepcion would have a clearer path to leading Cleveland in targets and could push into WR2 consideration in PPR leagues. Harold Fannin would also become more appealing if his groin injury allows him to play. Jerry Jeudy would gain deeper-league FLEX appeal, but Deshaun Watson’s return does not make every available Browns receiver a trustworthy starter.

Woody Marks absent Thursday after leaving Wednesday’s practice with knee discomfort

Aaron Wilson

yesterday · 1:46 PM EST

Texans running backs Woody Marks dealt with mild knee discomfort Wednesday in practice and didn't finish practice for precautionary reasons, per league source. Not practicing so far today. Team taking wait-and-see approach on his status

Fantasy Impact:

Marks' managers should have a replacement ready. He offers RB2 value if healthy and David Montgomery remains out, but Montgomery’s potential return creates additional uncertainty about his workload. If Marks misses and Montgomery is cleared, Montgomery would enter RB2 consideration. Emari Demercado becomes a deeper-league waiver target if both remain in danger of sitting; Dare Ogunbowale would be a desperation PPR option.