Report: McCluster to miss multiple weeks with high-ankle sprain

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

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.

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.

Related Players: Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, CJ Daniels, Xavier Smith, Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, Max Klare, Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Davante Adams

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.

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)

Related Players: KC Concepcion, Jerry Jeudy, Tylan Wallace, Harold Fannin, Blake Whiteheart, Deshaun Watson

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.