Report: Josh Jacobs could return in two to three weeks after finger surgery

Nov 11, 2026

Packers RB Josh Jacobs, who will have surgery later this week on his broken ring finger, could return as quickly as 2-3 weeks, sources say. Green Bay will decide Saturday if IR is necessary but it’s not guaranteed.

Jacobs is out vs the Vikings before the bye. After that, he’s got a shot.

Fantasy Impact:

Keep Jacobs stashed, particularly with Green Bay’s Week 11 bye potentially limiting the number of games he misses. Kaleb Johnson is the most appealing replacement to add, although the backfield competition makes him a touchdown-dependent FLEX against Minnesota. MarShawn Lloyd and Pierre Strong Jr. remain deeper options. Chris Brooks could further complicate the rotation, but he still requires activation from injured reserve before playing.

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Steelers not opening Michael Pittman’s practice window yet

Mike DeFabo

2 hours ago

The Steelers will be opening the 21-day window for DT Derrick Harmon today, per Mike McCarthy.

Michael Pittman Jr. is making progress, but they’re not opening his window yet.

Fantasy Impact:

DK Metcalf remains a WR2, while Germie Bernard is a WR3/FLEX consideration with one fewer established receiver competing for targets. Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington remain touchdown-dependent TE2 options, and Aaron Rodgers is best used in SuperFlex formats.

Carson Beck named Cardinals starter; Gardner Minshew needs season-ending surgery

Theo Mackie

2 hours ago

Mike LaFleur confirms Gardner Minshew will undergo surgery on his UCL and be out for the season. Carson Beck officially named the starter this week.

Related Players: Josh Johnson, Joey Aguilar, Trey McBride, Elijah Higgins, Reggie Virgil, Devin Duvernay, Simi Fehoko, Tyler Allgeier, Zonovan Knight

Fantasy Impact:

Beck is worth adding in SuperFlex leagues where starting quarterbacks are scarce, but he is a lower-end QB2 rather than a one-quarterback streamer. Trey McBride remains a TE1 and Arizona’s most dependable receiving option. Tyler Allgeier offers FLEX appeal, while the remaining receivers belong on deeper-league benches until Beck establishes some chemistry.

Carnell Tate and Tyjae Spears not practicing Wednesday

Jim Wyatt

5 hours ago

Not practicing today for @Titans:

Anthony Hill
Cody Barton
Peter Skoronski
Carnell Tate
Tyjae Spears

Fantasy Impact:

If Tate cannot return, Wan'Dale Robinson becomes a more appealing PPR FLEX, while Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike gain deeper-league opportunities. Neither should automatically replace Tate in a typical starting lineup. Tony Pollard remains an RB2 and would face less competition for backfield work if Spears sits. Michael Carter would be a reserve option rather than someone to chase on waivers for a spot-start.