Vikings still not naming starting QB

Oct 14, 2025

Thirty days. That’s how long Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy went between practices.

He returned Monday for the first time since the lead-up to the Week 2 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Coach Kevin O’Connell talked about the positives of having McCarthy back. He did not, however, officially name McCarthy as the team’s starter ahead of this weekend’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Not even after Carson Wentz, who has performed adequately in starting the Vikings’ last three games, was also dinged up in the two games overseas.

Fantasy Impact:

The story said the team is building back McCarthy's mechanics after a long time between practices. The story also said the Wentz is dealing with a "pretty serious shoulder injury." A lot of times teams will name the starter on Wednesday so that could be what's happening here.

yesterday

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice limited Monday, RB Isiah Pacheco full

Matt Derrick on X

yesterday · 7:20 PM EST

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice was limited on Monday. RB Isiah Pacheco was listed as full.

Related players: Patrick Mahomes, Kareem Hunt

Fantasy Impact:

Rice is dealing with a hamstring issue and this will be worth monitoring on a short week. It looks like Pacheco (knee) will return to the lineup after a full practice, which will cut into Hunt's workload. Also, Mahomes is dealing with a groin injury, but was also listed as having a full practice.

Bengals RB Samaje Perine (ankle) practices fully

Ben Baby on X

yesterday · 7:15 PM EST

Bengals RB Samaje Perine (high ankle sprain) would have been a full participant if the team had practiced today, per the estimated injury report.

Related players: Chase Brown, Tahj Brooks

Fantasy Impact:

This is updating a previous story about Brooks being in concussion protocol and looking like he won't be able to play in Week 13. With Perine practicing fully, he'll backup Brown. Brown has been producing the fantasy numbers as of late, but Perine is likely to get some work well, perhaps especially in the passing game.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson now dealing with toe injury

Pro Football Talk

yesterday · 7:11 PM EST

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has another injured body part.

Jackson, who missed more than a month earlier this season with a hamstring injury, has recently been listed on the injury report with knee and ankle injuries.

On the Monday report in advance of Thursday’s game against the Bengals, Jackson has a toe injury.

Fantasy Impact:

He would not have participated in practice, if the Ravens had conducted a full practice. It was a walk-through. Jackson hasn't looked the same since his return and now seems to be collecting more lower body injuries. It's a really juicy matchup against the Bengals on Thursday night, and with the return of Joe Burrow for the Bengals, the Ravens may have no choice but to put up points.