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Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs active vs. Falcons

Sun Nov 3 11:49am ET
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Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs is active for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Diggs, who was listed as questionable, did not participate in practice this week while dealing with a calf injury sustained in Dallas' 30-24 setback to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

Signed to a five-year, $97 million contract extension in the summer of 2023, Diggs has recorded 28 tackles and an interception in seven games (all starts) this season.

While Diggs is active, the Cowboys (3-4) will be without running back Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott did not travel with the team because of disciplinary reasons, multiple outlets reported.

Fellow running back Rico Dowdle is expected to be back in action after sitting out the 49ers game due to illness. Dalvin Cook was elevated from the practice squad for the second straight week.

The Cowboys listed linebacker Micah Parsons, quarterback Trey Lance, cornerbacks Andrew Booth and DaRon Bland, defensive end K.J. Henry and offensive tackle Matt Waletzko as inactive.

As for the Falcons (5-3), they listed the following players as inactive: running back Jase McClellan, linebackers JD Bertrand and Troy Andersen, defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus, offensive linemen Elijah Wilkinson and Jovaughn Gwyn, and tackle Brandon Parker.

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Will Levis Nov 3 11:10am CT
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (right shoulder) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. He had been listed as questionable after logging three limited practices in a row, but in the end, he'll stay sidelined for at least one more week. Sunday marks Levis's third consecutive absence, leaving Mason Rudolph in line to start at quarterback once again. Rudolph will rank as a fantasy QB3 versus New England.

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Tommy Tremble Nov 3 11:10am CT
Tommy Tremble

Carolina Panthers tight ends Tommy Tremble (back) and Feliepe Franks (concussion) have both been officially ruled out for the Week 9 divisional clash on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Tremble was able to practice in full on Friday but still picked up a questionable tag on the final injury report. The 24-year-old missed Weeks 6 and 7 with a back injury but returned in last week's loss to the Denver Broncos to catch two of his three targets for 13 yards. Apparently his back issue worsened after last Sunday's game, causing him to miss another contest. With both Tremble and Franks out this weekend, it will open the door for rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders to operate as the team's clear pass-catching TE. At best, the 21-year-old fourth-rounder will be a deep-league TE2 streaming option. Sanders has 20 receptions for 158 yards and no scores in his first eight NFL games.

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Tony Pollard Nov 3 11:10am CT
Tony Pollard

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (foot) is officially active for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. He had been listed as questionable, and despite not practicing at all ahead of Week 9, the 27-year-old will suit up against the Patriots. He continues to have the backfield all to himself, ranking as the overall RB21 in PPR leagues so far this season. He remains a top-24 option heading into the clash with New England.

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Tyler Boyd Nov 3 11:10am CT
Tyler Boyd

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyler Boyd (shoulder) is officially active for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. He had been listed as questionable and will play despite missing all three practices ahead of Week 9. The 29-year-old is slated to operate as the Titans' No. 2 wide receiver behind Calvin Ridley. In that role last week, he caught three of six targets for 14 yards. He's not a dependable fantasy option in most leagues this week.

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Zamir White Nov 3 11:10am CT
Zamir White

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (quadricep) is officially active for Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. The 25-year-old has just 26 scrimmage yards over his last two games, once again taking on the backup role behind Alexander Mattison. He should be avoided in most fantasy leagues this week.

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Cedrick Wilson Nov 3 11:00am CT
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. (hip) is officially active for Week 9 on Sunday versus the division-rival Carolina Panthers after being listed as questionable to play on Friday's final injury report. Wilson didn't practice on Wednesday before putting in limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. Rookie Bub Means (ankle) is out, but Wilson will still be competing for targets behind Chris Olave with Rashid Shaheed (knee) out for the rest of the season. Quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) is making his return for the Saints on Sunday, but rookie Mason Tipton could be New Orleans' WR2 over Wilson. The 28-year-old won't be a recommended fantasy play in Week 9, even in a great matchup against Carolina. Through seven games this year, Wilson has only nine catches on 11 targets for 88 yards and one touchdown.

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Tyquan Thornton Nov 3 11:00am CT
Tyquan Thornton

New England Patriots wide receivers K.J. Osborn (coach's decision) and Tyquan Thornton (coach's decision) are both healthy scratches for Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans. Neither player had been listed on the injury report, so their absence on Sunday is the direct result of a decision made by head coach Jerod Mayo. Both Osborn and Thornton have been mentioned in trade rumors, so perhaps keeping them sidelined is linked to a potential deal looming ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline.

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Jaylinn Hawkins Nov 3 11:00am CT
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New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. He had been listed as questionable after logging three limited practices in a row. In the end, the talented defender will miss his second consecutive game, leaving Jaylinn Hawkins in line to start on defense. Dugger is averaging 5.5 tackles per game while Hawkins made one tackle in his appearance against the New York Jets last Sunday.

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D'Onta Foreman Nov 3 11:00am CT
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Cleveland Browns running back D'Onta Foreman (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Week 9 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Foreman had not been on the injury report, so it appears he's the odd man out among a Cleveland backfield that also features Nick Chubb, Jerome Ford, and Pierre Strong Jr. Foreman can be dropped in all fantasy leagues. Chubb is the only Browns running back worth starting in typical 12-team leagues.

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Xavier Legette Nov 3 11:00am CT
Xavier Legette

As expected, Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette (toe) is active on Sunday and will play in Week 9 against the division-rival New Orleans Saints, who will be without both cornerbacks Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) and Kool-Aid McKinstry (hamstring). Legette was listed as questionable coming into the contest but was expected to play all along. With veteran Adam Thielen (hamstring) missing another game and Diontae Johnson now playing for the Baltimore Ravens, the 23-year-old Legette will operate as Carolina's clear WR1, giving him upside as a flex option for fantasy managers. The 32nd overall pick back in April out of South Carolina caught four of his seven targets for 34 yards and his third touchdown of the year in last week's loss to the Denver Broncos. In Week 1 against the Saints, Legette had a 4-35-0 line.

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Drake London Nov 3 10:50am CT
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Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (calf) is officially active and will play on Sunday in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons. Linebacker Eric Kendricks (shoulder), who was also listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report, is active as well, while linebacker Micah Parsons (ankle) and cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) remain out. Diggs is returning to Dallas' secondary after recovering from a partial tear in his calf muscle. The 26-year-old's return is great news for a struggling Cowboys defense, but Diggs could be eased back into action against Atlanta. Fantasy managers should still be looking to stay away from the Cowboys' defense/special teams unit in fantasy lineups against a Falcons offense with plenty of weapons. Diggs' return could be bad news for Falcons wideout Drake London.

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D.J. Chark Nov 3 10:50am CT
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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DJ Chark (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. He had been listed as questionable after finishing the week with back-to-back limited practices. Even though Chark was a full participant in practice and was activated from injured reserve this weekend, he's going to be sidelined for at least one more week. Evidently, Chark wasn't going to have much of a role on offense behind Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and Josh Palmer.

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Joey Bosa Nov 3 10:50am CT
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Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (hip) is officially active for Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns. He had been listed as questionable after logging three limited practices in a row. The 29-year-old returned last week from a three-game absence and is now active again on Sunday. He's looking to stay healthy for the back half of the season, building on his existing nine-tackle, two-sack campaign.

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Denzel Ward Nov 3 10:50am CT
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Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (concussion) cleared concussion protocol on Saturday. He has been removed from the Browns' injury report and will play against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The 27-year-old hasn't missed a game yet this season, amassing 15 tackles but failing to register an interception. His presence will be key as the Browns' defense looks to slow down the Chargers in Week 9.

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Derek Carr Nov 3 10:40am CT
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NFL teams have called the New Orleans Saints about four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), according to sources, although it's unclear if the Saints would be willing to move him. New Orleans is 2-6 on the year but will be getting quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) back for their Week 9 divisional clash against the Carolina Panthers. Rival teams think that a loss on Sunday could drive the Saints to strongly consider trading players away. Lattimore was ruled out for Week 9 action on Friday by head coach Dennis Allen after aggravating a hamstring injury in the Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The fact that other teams around the league are interested in trading for Lattimore likely means that his hamstring injury isn't all that serious. The former first-rounder has 30 tackles (22 solo) and two pass breakups in seven starts in 2024.

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Amari Cooper Nov 3 10:40am CT
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Curtis Samuel Nov 3 10:40am CT
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Puka Nacua Nov 3 10:30am CT
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) will play on Sunday in Week 9 on the road against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks. Nacua tweaked his right knee in practice and was listed as questionable on Friday's final Week 9 injury report. However, the Rams said that his injury wasn't considered serious and that he was expected to play all along. The 23-year-old injured his knee in the season opener and didn't return until the Thursday night win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8, catching seven of nine targets for 106 yards. Fantasy managers will want to leave Nacua in all starting lineups as the Rams take on a Seahawks that has allowed the 12th-most half-PPR points to opposing wideouts in the last three weeks. Nacua quickly became a must-start in fantasy after going for 1,486 receiving yards and 105 receptions in his rookie season in 2023.

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Cameron Young Nov 3 10:20am CT
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