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Eagles activate LT Jordan Mailata from injured reserve

Wed Nov 13 4:31pm ET
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The Philadelphia Eagles activated left tackle Jordan Mailata from injured reserve on Wednesday, clearing the way for his return Thursday night against the Washington Commanders.

The team opened Mailata's 21-day practice window Monday. He has not played since Week 6 due to a hamstring injury.

"I'm feeling good. Just trusting in the daily targets that I'm setting every day just to try and prepare for this game," Mailata said Tuesday. "It's been a long time since I've been on the field, it feels like it has been. I'm pretty excited."

Mailata, 27, started the first five games this season and 62 of his 67 career contests since Philadelphia selected the former Australian rugby player in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Fred Johnson has been starting at left tackle in Mailata's absence.

"Fred did an amazing job, I don't need to say anything. Fred is awesome, I love him to death. He stepped up and that's a credit to Fred and credit to Stout (position coach Jeff Stoutland) for preparing him that way," Mailata said. "Well done to him. I was texting him money bags (emojis) before the game, I was texting him money bags after the game. I was like, 'You're loading the bank right now.' I'm excited for Fred."

The Eagles (7-2) have won five consecutive games heading into Thursday's NFC East showdown against the visiting Commanders (7-3), with first place in the division at stake.

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Tee Higgins Nov 13 4:20pm CT
Tee Higgins

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (quadriceps) was officially listed as limited in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Higgins has missed the team's last three games, but head coach Zac Taylor said the 25-year-old has taken "steps in the right direction" towards a potential return in Week 11 to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. A return to a limited showing to start the practice week is a good sign, but Higgins still isn't in the clear and could be a very risky fantasy play this weekend if he turns up a questionable tag on the final injury report on Friday. Higgins has missed five games already this year due to injury, but when healthy, he's been a must-start for fantasy managers while averaging 13.3 half-PPR points per game, which ties him with DK Metcalf for 12th-most at the position.

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Jack Stoll Nov 13 4:20pm CT
Jack Stoll

The Miami Dolphins claimed tight end Jack Stoll off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday and waived linebacker David Long Jr. in a corresponding move. Stoll became expendable for the Eagles when Dallas Goedert returned from a hamstring injury in the Week 10 win over the division-rival Dallas Cowboys after missing the previous three games. Stoll operated behind Grant Calcaterra with Goedert sidelined and wasn't really involved in the offense (only 17 snaps and no targets). In Miami, he'll serve as TE depth behind starter Jonnu Smith, Julian Hill and Durham Smythe. The former Nebraska Husker has just 22 receptions on 30 targets for 193 yards and no touchdowns in his three-plus NFL seasons in 57 games (28 starts).

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Michael Pittman Jr. Nov 13 4:10pm CT
Michael Pittman Jr.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (back) was listed as a full practice participant for the first walkthrough session of the week on Wednesday. It's a bit surprising that Pittman was a full-go on Wednesday after missing the Week 10 loss to the Buffalo Bills with a back injury that he's been dealing with for a while now. As long as the 27-year-old doesn't suffer any setbacks with his back injury later this week, he appears to be primed to play in Week 11 against the Detroit Lions on the road. However, he'll still be a pretty shaky fantasy option with second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson returning to the starting role under center this weekend. Pittman is averaging just 7.1 half-PPR points per game in 2024 and has gone over 100 receiving yards in a game just once (back in Week 4). The emergence of Josh Downs as a more consistent receiving threat for the Colts hasn't helped Pittman's cause.

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Brian Thomas Jr. Nov 13 4:00pm CT
Brian Thomas Jr.

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, according to Demetrius Harvey of Jax.com. The LSU standout has been dealing with this chest injury for a few weeks but has yet to miss any time. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the week in case he faces a setback. Last weekend with quarterback Mac Jones under center, Thomas tallied a season-low 12 yards on just two catches. Despite his two weak outings over the past two weeks, Thomas has averaged a stellar 15.2 PPR points during Weeks 1 through 8. Given his recent output, fantasy managers should view the 22-year-old as a WR3/flex with risk heading into a Week 11 tilt against the Detroit Lions with Jones making a second straight start.

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Aaron Rodgers Nov 13 3:53pm CT
Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers (hamstring, knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Fantasy Spin: Rodgers is coming off one of his worst games of the season last week but was playing well in the previous two games. He can be a starting option in two-quarterback leagues but should be avoided in standard leagues.

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C.J. Mosley Nov 13 3:53pm CT
C.J. Mosley

New York Jets CB Brandin Echols (concussion), OG Jake Hanson (hamstring), LB C.J. Mosley (neck), OT Tyron Smith (neck) and DE Solomon Thomas (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. CB Michael Carter II (back), OT Morgan Moses (knee), CB D.J. Reed (hip), LB Chazz Surratt (heel) and OG Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) were limited during practice. S Chuck Clark (ankle) fully participated in practice.

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Kirk Cousins Nov 13 3:50pm CT
Kirk Cousins

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (shoulder, elbow) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, according to Marc Raimondi of ESPN. Raimondi noted that even though this is the first time Cousins has been on the injury report this season, "nothing seems to be concerning" regarding his availability for this weekend. In addition, seeing him participate in a limited capacity is already a promising sign. Last weekend in their loss to the New Orleans Saints, Cousins threw for 306 yards, his second-highest total of the season, but he could not find the end zone. Throughout his first season in Atlanta, the veteran QB has averaged 20.0 PPR points per game and should be viewed as a low-end QB1 in Week 11 when he faces a tough Denver Broncos defense.

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Josh Jacobs Nov 13 3:50pm CT
Josh Jacobs

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice according to Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated. Fantasy managers should not be overly concerned but should continue to monitor his status throughout the week. However, seeing him already participate albeit in a limited capacity is a promising sign for his availability for this weekend. Throughout his first season in Green Bay, the former first-round selection as averaged a solid 14.7 PPR points per game with 84.7 rushing yards per game. If he is able to suit up this weekend to face the Chicago Bears, Jacobs should be viewed as an RB2 with upside.

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Cameron Heyward Nov 13 3:43pm CT
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Pittsburgh Steelers WR Van Jefferson (quadriceps), CB Donte Jackson (hamstring), LB Alex Highsmith (ankle), OG Isaac Seumalo (non-injury), TE MyCole Pruitt (knee) and DE Cameron Heyward (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. LB Nick Herbig (hamstring) fully participated in practice.

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Darius Slay Nov 13 3:33pm CT
Darius Slay

Philadelphia Eagles LB Nakobe Dean (groin), DE Bryce Huff (wrist), OT Jordan Mailata (hamstring) and CB Darius Slay (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13, and are not on the injury report for Week 11.

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Najee Harris Nov 13 3:30pm CT
Najee Harris

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. Fantasy managers should continue to pay close attention to his status throughout the week, as he could be in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens if he misses another session. Last weekend in their victory over the Washington Commanders, Harris eclipsed double-digit PPR points for the fourth straight contest. Through nine games this season, the Alabama product has averaged 71.7 yards per game with 17.4 attempts and 2.7 targets per game. Fantasy managers should view Harris as a solid RB2 heading into a divisional tilt against the Baltimore Ravens, who have allowed the eighth-fewest PPR points to opposing RBs.

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Dallas Goedert Nov 13 3:23pm CT
Dallas Goedert

Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13, and is not on the injury report for Week 11.

Fantasy Spin: Goedert returned to the lineup last week and finished with 25 yards and a touchdown. He should see a handful of targets this week and can be considered a low-end No. 1 tight end in deeper leagues.

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Christian McCaffrey Nov 13 3:20pm CT
Christian McCaffrey

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) will be a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, according to Tracy Sandler of FGSN. Sandler noted that his previous injury did not act up at all after the game and this is "part of the plan." McCaffrey made his 2024 season debut last weekend after sitting out the entire first half due to tendinitis in both of his Achilles. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the week, but this could simply be a way to manage his workload given the time he missed. The 28-year-old looked sharp last weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and tallied 39 rushing yards and 68 receiving yards on 19 total touches. Fantasy managers should continue to view him as an elite RB1 going forward given his integral role on one of the best offensive units in football.

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DeForest Buckner Nov 13 3:13pm CT
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Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner (foot) and OT Bernhard Raimann (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. LB E.J. Speed (knee) was limited during practice, while S Julian Blackmon (shoulder) fully participated in practice.

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Za'Darius Smith Nov 13 3:13pm CT
Za'Darius Smith

Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) and LB Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. DE Brodric Martin (knee), S Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle), CB Emmanuel Moseley (pectoral) and DE Za'Darius Smith (non-injury) fully participated in practice. The Lions did not hold a practice Wednesday, so the practice report is an estimation.

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George Kittle Nov 13 3:10pm CT
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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (hamstring) will not practice on Wednesday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. The standout tight end sustained this injury during last week's victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week, as he could be in danger of sitting out this weekend if he misses another practice. The 31-year-old has been enjoying another fantastic campaign. Kittle has found the end zone in all but two games this season and has averaged a stellar 17.6 PPR points and 70.0 receiving yards per game. If Kittle can suit up to face the Seattle Seahawks this weekend, fantasy managers should continue to lock him into all starting lineups as a high-end TE1.

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Brian Robinson Jr. Nov 13 3:00pm CT
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Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) is off the injury report and is good to go for Thursday's divisional tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles. Robinson has been sidelined for the past two games with a hamstring injury. In his absence, Austin Ekeler has been deployed as the top running back with Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr. operated as depth options. However, fantasy managers should expect Robinson to reclaim his lead role on Thursday evening and for Ekeler to revert back to his third-down role. The 25-year-old Alabama product has averaged a solid 14.1 PPR points per game this season and found the end zone six times in seven games. He should be viewed as a solid RB2 facing the Eagles who have allowed the second-fewest PPR points to opposing RBs.

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Nick Bellore Nov 13 2:53pm CT
Nick Bellore

Washington Commanders LB Nick Bellore (knee), CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) and PK Austin Seibert (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13, and have been ruled out for Week 11. OT Brandon Coleman (shoulder), OT Cornelius Lucas (ankle) and OT Andrew Wylie (shoulder) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. DE Clelin Ferrell (knee) did not practice but is not on the injury report. C Tyler Biadasz (foot, ribs, thumb), LB Dante Fowler (groin), CB Noah Igbinoghene (thumb) and LB Jordan Magee (elbow) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

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D.K. Metcalf Nov 13 2:40pm CT
D.K. Metcalf

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (knee) will practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday, according to head coach Mike Macdonald. Metcalf missed the team's last two games after spraining the MCL in his knee in Week 7, but he had the benefit of resting during last week's bye and could be trending toward making his return for a Week 11 divisional showdown against the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday. The team has been optimistic all along that the 26-year-old pass-catcher could return coming out of the bye week, so as long as he doesn't suffer a setback in practice, fantasy managers could have him back in their starting lineups. In the loss to the 49ers on Oct. 10, Metcalf caught only three of 11 targets for 48 yards. Metcalf is a fantasy starter when active, though, and his impending return will mean fewer targets and upside for both Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett.

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Sam LaPorta Nov 13 2:10pm CT
Sam LaPorta

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that tight end Sam LaPorta (shoulder) remains day-to-day but did not take part in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. LaPorta's status for the Week 11 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday is firmly up in the air after he suffered an AC joint sprain of his shoulder in the Week 10 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday night. The 23-year-old second-year tight end will need to return to practice on either Thursday or Friday to have at playing this weekend. As such, fantasy managers should have a backup plan in place in case LaPorta doesn't receive the green light. Brock Wright would most likely have the most upside at the position in Detroit from a fantasy perspective if LaPorta is inactive. Although LaPorta found the end zone last Sunday, he's mostly been a disappointment in his sophomore campaign after finishing as the TE1 in fantasy in 2023.

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