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Titans’ RB Derrick Henry, who left Sunday’s game in the fourth quarter to be checked for a concussion, is in concussion protocol.

Related players: Tyjae Spears, Julius Chestnut

That will leave his status for this week's game in Miami in doubt. The trend this year is players tend to miss a week after entering protocol, but it isn't always the case. If Henry has to miss the game, Spears would seem to be a solid replacement option. He could benefit in the passing game if the Titans fall behind against a powerful Dolphin offense. Spears had 20 touches against the Colts, including 16 carries and four receptions.

Justin Jefferson said his hamstring recovery is going well and that he has reached top speeds during practice. He wasn’t ready to say if he thinks he can play Monday night tho. “If I’m feeling good, I will play,” he said. More to come.

Related Players: Jordan Addison, K.J. Osborn, T.J. Hockenson

Addison and Hockenson should continue to be started in all lineups. As for Jefferson managers, hopefully we can survive long enough to get him back in our fantasy playoff lineups.

Justin Jefferson is not expected to play on Monday Night Football in Week 12 against the Bears because of his hamstring, per a team source. The Vikings are not going to push their best player to get back on the field despite the fact that they are in the playoff hunt. This all makes sense as it will give the receiver two more weeks of rest from game action, thanks to the Vikings being on their bye in Week 13.

Related Players: Jordan Addison, K.J. Osborn, T.J. Hockenson

Addison and Hockenson should continue to be started in all lineups. As for Jefferson managers, hopefully we can survive long enough to get him back in our fantasy playoff lineups.

Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle, who was limited this week with an ankle injury, is expected to go, source said. He's emerged as a complementary back to Tony Pollard.

Dowdle has received more work as of late, including 10+ carries in three of his last four outings. Consider him a low-end FLEX play on Thanksgiving.

Cardinals claimed former Jets’ RB Michael Carter on waivers today.

Related Players: Emari Demercado, Keaontay Ingram

Carter can give Ingram a run for his money, after the latter took 35 rushing attempts for 74 yards in a season with a multitude of Cardinals running back injuries. Carter can remain on deep dynasty rosters but shouldn't be considered in a typical redraft league.

The Jets waived running back Michael Carter on Tuesday, the team announced.

Related players: Breece Hall, Dalvin Cook, Israel Abanikanda

Carter wasn't happy when the team went out and signed Cook before the season started, but Cook - as it turns out - hasn't really been a factor this year. The release of Cook means the team will likely give the RB3 duties to the rookie Abanikanda, the story said, who was a fifth round pick this past spring. Those in the dynasty world had hopes on Abanikanda going to a team that would have used him more than the Jets, at least to this point. But Abanikanda's role should increase, and he's a Cook injury away from being the team's RB2. He's at least worth picking up in deeper leagues.

WR K.J. Osborn (concussion protocol) practiced again today, meaning he participated in at least a portion of every on-field activity this week. Regardless of his game status for Sunday, it has been great to see him up and about so quickly after such a scary moment in ATL.

Related Players: Jordan Addison, Brandon Powell, Trishton Jackson, T.J. Hockenson

Osborn has been a quiet contributor this season, but still not quite enough to get him into fantasy rosters. For mid-summer best ball drafters, he has popped up for two single-touchdown games and a fantastic 8-99-0 stat line on 10 targets back in Week 8. His return would help solidify a floor for Joshua Dobbs.

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson says Zay Jones is a longshot to play Sunday. Tyson Campbell and Andre Cisco look ready.

Related Players: Calvin Ridley, Christian Kirk, Evan Engram

Jones has only been involved in three games this season, opening the door for Jamal Agnew and Tim Jones to log more snaps. Kirk and Engram have continued to thrive in this offense after their respective breakouts in 2022.

Giants’ TE Darren Waller will miss Sunday’s game vs. the Raiders due to his hamstring injury.

Related Players: Daniel Bellinger

Daniel Bellinger is a real potential replacement for any time that Waller misses after he had a few splashes of production during his rookie year prior to an eye injury. This week's tight end position isn't quite desperate enough to consider him, but next week could be a different story.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) was a full participant today and has no game status. He'll play on TNF.

Related Players: Mitch Trubisky

Pickett has a decent matchup in Week 9 against the Titans, but still not good enough to put him on fantasy radars. It's been a rough 2023 season for the sophomore, who has topped 15 fantasy points only twice.