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Michael Carter (ankle) won't practice today, but Saleh still hopeful for Sunday.

Related players: Zonovan Knight, Ty Johnson, James Robinson

Carter is dealing with an ankle sprain and despite not going in practice today, the team thinks he still has a shot to play against the Vikings in an early Sunday game. If Carter can't go, Knight likely sees a decent workload and is a popular name on the waiver wire right now. Knight would seem to still have a role even if Carter plays.

Undrafted rookie Zonovan Knight made his debut against the Bears, and whether Michael Carter (low ankle sprain) plays against the Vikings or not, he’s earned a role in the offense going forward — even ahead of James Robinson.

Knight was the first player in Jets history to total more than 100 scrimmage yards (69 rushing, 34 receiving) in his debut. He forced nine missed tackles, per PFF, and according to the story. The story said Saleh feels the run game had left some meat on the bone, and it appears Knight could be a possible solution, at least for the rest of the season. If Carter isn't able to play this week, Knight could be in store for a big role. Another thing to note here is Robinson seems to be falling down the depth chart.

Jets running back Michael Carter left Sunday’s win over the Bears with an ankle injury, but the team isn’t ruling him out of their Week 13 trip to Minnesota at this point.

Head coach Robert Saleh said at his Monday press conference that Carter suffered a low ankle sprain. He added that the team sees him as day-to-day with a chance to play against the Vikings.

Related players: Zonovan Knight, Ty Johnson, James Robinson

Carter has been the lead back for the Jets since Breece Hall tore his ACL, but the team’s other options had a good showing against the Bears. Rookie Knight ran for 69 yards and caught three passes for 34 yards while Johnson ran for a 32-yard touchdown. Robinson was inactive for that game, but could find his way back into the mix if Carter isn’t able to go this weekend, the story said. This could end up being a muddy situation fantasy-wise, especially if Carter plays but isn't 100 %. Hopefully we can learn more leading up to the game.

RB Michael Carter (ankle) is day-to-day. Head coach Robert Saleh said he'll have more info on Wednesday.

Related Players: Zonovan Knight, Ty Johnson

Ty Johnson and Zonovan Knight split the load in a blowout win over the Bears, but they may have a third back in the rotation if Carter were to miss the entire game. It's too early in the week to make a broad call on the backfield but either back could make an interesting flier if we hear bad news about Carter's ankle later this week.

After an 11-game suspension for violations of the NFL's personal conduct policy, Browns  QB Deshaun Watson has complied with all the terms and now is officially back and active.

Related Players: Jacoby Brissett

Coming off a huge win against the Buccaneers, Cleveland will now be playing Watson's former Texans. Brissett was the QB17 in points per game up to this point in the season, so that will operate as Watson's absolute floor.

Deshaun Watson practiced with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday for the first time since Aug. 30. But with the quarterback sidelined for two more games as part of his 11-game suspension, coach Kevin Stefanski said the team's priority remains preparing quarterback Jacoby Brissett to play.

"This is the next step for [Watson]; it's good to have him back on the field," Stefanski said. "But the most important thing right now is getting ready for Buffalo and getting Jacoby ready."

Since Oct. 10, Watson has been allowed to sit in on team meetings and work out at the Browns' training facility. But until Wednesday, Watson had left the training facility when the Browns practiced, throwing and practicing on his own, the story said. The team is expected to start Watson in Week 13 at Houston.

Cardinals TE Zach Ertz has suffered a season-ending knee injury. A brutal reality for Arizona and its veteran.

Related Players: Trey McBride, Stephen Anderson

Ertz has had a very real resurgence since arriving in Arizona one year ago, so this is sad to see. Trey McBride is a rookie receiving specialist who won the John Mackey Award —the collegiate tight end of the year— at Colorado State in 2021 but has only four receptions on the season. He and Stephen Anderson will split receiving work, with McBride being the only feasible fantasy option.

Cardinals have informed RB Eno Benjamin - who started for them when James Conner was hurt this season - that they are releasing him.

Related Players: Keaontay Ingram

Benjamin was on the field for exactly one offensive snap in Week 10 after converting his one target in 15 yards the week prior. Rookie sixth-rounder Keaontay Ingram has hardly been used any more than that, but he will operate as the immediate Conner backup for now.

Per Rothstein, there is no decision yet on Cordarrelle Patterson for Sunday against the Chargers.

Related Players: Tyler Allgeier, Caleb Huntley, Avery Williams

Though it's been fun learning all these new names in the Falcons backfield, we could have a slam dunk fantasy asset if we had an official lead back. If Patterson remains out, Tyler Allgeier will be the best option against a susceptible Chargers run defense.

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman will undergo season-ending Lisfranc surgery, John Harbaugh said.

Related Players: Devin Duvernay, James Proche, Demarcus Robinson

Demarcus Robinson was the latest ancillary piece to pop off, going 6-64 on eight targets in Week 8. We know who the real WR1 is in Baltimore, though, and that is Mark Andrews, who is questionable for Week 9 with his own injury issues. Though the trio mentioned above may run into some extra targets, Isaiah Likely may end up seeing a lot more action, regardless of whether or not Andrews is sidelined. The team may also call veteran WR DeSean Jackson off the practice squad to stretch the hamstrings and run some 9 routes, as well.