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Gannon: WR Marvin Harrison Jr and RB Emari Demercado will both be out this week.

Related Players: Zonovan Knight, Michael Carter, Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch, Xavier Weaver

Knight looks like he's in position to be the main ball-carrier for at least one more week, as a potential Trey Benson return could be on the horizon. Consider him around the RB2/3 fringe in Week 12.

Wilson was the obvious beneficiary in the pass-catching part of the offense, turning 18 (!!) Week 11 targets into a massive 15-185-0 stat line. It would be hard to fade him after that performance, and he could be a legit WR2 in Week 12 as Jacoby Brissett continues to sling the ball around the field.

The Lions placed TE Sam LaPorta on injured reserve.

LaPorta was already ruled out with a back injury for Sunday’s game against the Eagles. He now is out until at least Week 15. Brock Wright will step into the starting role. Wright is fine, but an obvious downgrade from LaPorta and will make a dent into the value of the Lions offense as a whole.

No Sam LaPorta or Terrion Arnold for the Lions. Amik Robertson plans to take his availability to gameday, see if he can go

Related Players: Brock Wright, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Kalif Raymond

Brock Wright is closer to the "blocking" TE prototype than someone we should be plugging into fantasy lineups, so he's out of fantasy consideration. ARSB/Jamo/Raymond could have a few more targets spread around for them, but we may be seeing a few more carries out of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.

The Chiefs ruled out RB Isiah Pacheco (knee) for Sunday's game vs. Denver.

LT Josh Simmons and WR Xavier Worthy are off the injury report.

Related Players: Kareem Hunt, Brashard Smith, Rashee Rice, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Travis Kelce

With Pacheco set to miss more time, Hunt should be considered a fringe RB2/3, while Smith is more of a desperation RB4.

While Rice is still in WR1 territory, Brown is pushed out of potential WR4 range.

George Karlaftis and Xavier Worthy were limited in practice today.

Isiah Pacheco did not practice.

Related Players: Kareem Hunt, Brashard Smith, Rashee Rice, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Travis Kelce

With Pacheco set to miss more time, Hunt should be considered a fringe RB2/3, while Smith is more of a desperation RB4.

While Rice would still sit in WR1 territory whether or not Worthy plays, Brown would elevate into more of a boom/bust WR4 role.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. underwent surgery for appendicitis and is out for at least this week and possibly longer.

Related Players: Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch, Xavier Weaver

With no MHJ, the Cardinals receiver room drops to Titans-level in terms of avoidance. Wilson should probably operate as the target leader, but that still only puts him in WR4 territory. Jacoby Brissett is also dinged down and is a fringe streaming option.

Reid nudged that RB Isiah Pacheco (knee) may take more time.

Related players: Kareem Hunt, Brashard Smith, Clyde Edwards-Helaire

The Chiefs are coming off their bye and so it's not a great sign that Pacheco isn't ready to go. Hunt should be the team's main back with the rookie Smith likely getting a few more touches, perhaps especially in the passing game. There was even an Edwards-Helaire sighting back in Week 9, as the Chiefs continue to recycle running backs.

WR Hollywood Brown (ill), RB Isiah Pacheco (knee) and LT Josh Simmons (personal) will not practice on Wednesday ahead of Buffalo. As described by Andy Reid, RG Trey Smith will give it a "whirl" after going through the walkthrough.

Related Players: Kareem Hunt, Brashard Smith

Given that Brown's absence is due to illness, we'll hold off making any sweeping judgments about his absence.

As for Pacheco, it seems very unlikely he'll play in Week 9, leaving Hunt (RB2) and Smith (low-end RB3) in the mix as fantasy pieces.

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco, who left Monday night’s win with a knee injury, is considered week-to-week with an MCL sprain, per sources.

Related players: Kareem Hunt, Brashard Smith, Elijah Mitchell

The week to week tag suggest Pacheco could at least miss Week 9, which is a showdown against the Bills. Keep in mind, the Chiefs have a bye in Week 10. Hunt should get his normal workload but Smith could be an interesting add as he seems to be trending up, especially in the passing game, and it could result in more touches overall if Pacheco is out.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr., who is in concussion protocol this week, is off the injury report and good to go Sunday versus the Packers.

Related Players: Zay Jones, Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch

MHJ will get Jacoby Brissett throwing him the ball this week, but it's arguable whether or not that's actually a downgrade from Kyler Murray. Consider Harrison a WR3 for Week 7.