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Raiders fire special teams coordinator Tom McMahon

Fri Nov 7 5:31pm ET
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The Las Vegas Raiders fired special teams coordinator Tom McMahon, the team announced Friday afternoon.

It would appear Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos was the final straw for McMahon, who has been in that role with the Raiders since 2022, two head coaches ago.

In that narrow loss, punter AJ Cole had a punt blocked for the second time this season, setting up what became the game-winning field goal for Denver. Las Vegas kicker Daniel Carlson missed a would-be game-tying field goal with 4:26 left.

A missed extra point the week prior in the overtime loss to Jacksonville and a blocked field goal in the Raiders' 25-24 loss to Chicago on Sept. 28 also loom large as special teams problems that have played a role in the team's 2-7 record.

"Earlier today, we made the tough decision to relieve Tom McMahon of his duties as special teams coordinator," coach Pete Carroll said in a statement. "I have a great amount of respect for Tom and the work that has done in this league, but we have decided to move in a different direction. Derius Swinton II will assume special teams coordinator duties for the second half of this season with outstanding intent and purpose.

"We are grateful for Tom and his work here with the Raiders and wish him nothing but the best moving forward."

McMahon has been consistently working as a special teams coach in the NFL since he was the assistant special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons in 2007-08. He's since served as the ST coordinator for the St. Louis Rams (2009-11), Kansas City Chiefs (2012), Indianapolis Colts (2013-17) and Broncos (2018-21) before landing in Las Vegas.

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Player Notes
Cedric Tillman Nov 9 11:00am CT
Cedric Tillman

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (hamstring) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is officially active for the Week 10 contest on Sunday against the hosting New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Tillman will be playing in his first game since injuring his hamstring in Week 4, so he could have some limitations in terms of his snap count this weekend. The matchup is a good one against a Jets secondary that just traded away All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner, but the 25-year-old will still be a pretty risky WR4/flex for fantasy managers in his first game back with rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel now running the Browns' offense. Still, Tillman is worth a pickup off the waiver wire if he's available in your league and you need WR depth. Rookie wideout Isaiah Bond (foot) is out on Sunday, so it's possible Tillman is heavily involved right away.

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Carson Schwesinger Nov 9 11:00am CT
Carson Schwesinger

Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger (ankle), who was listed as questionable for the Week 10 game against the New York Jets, is officially active on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Schwesinger will be active despite suffering a high-ankle sprain in the team's Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots, but he was able to heal up during last week's bye. The 22-year-old could be slowed down a bit, but he was fortunate to suffer just a low-grade high-ankle sprain. He's been a bright spot for a capable Browns defense in his first year in the NFL, totaling 64 tackles (25 solo), a sack, four tackles for loss, one interception, and a pass breakup in his eight starts. The Browns' defense/special teams is a top-five fantasy option this weekend against a Jets team coming into the weekend with just one win on the season.

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Adonai Mitchell Nov 9 10:50am CT
Adonai Mitchell

New York Jets wide receivers Allen Lazard and Adonai Mitchell are both healthy inactives for the team's Week 10 contest on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Despite Josh Reynolds (hip) being on Injured Reserve, Lazard will sit out coming out of the team's bye week. The 29-year-old caught just one of his two targets for five yards in the Week 8 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and he has only seven catches for 45 yards and a touchdown in 2025 with the Jets. Mitchell was acquired from the Indianapolis Colts at Tuesday's trade deadline in the deal that sent All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Colts, but the Jets don't think he's ready to contribute on offense just yet. John Metchie III, who was acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles last week, is active, though, and could be battling for WR2 duties behind Wilson in his debut with the team.

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Aaron Jones Nov 9 10:50am CT
Aaron Jones

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr.(shoulder, toe) is officially active for Sunday's Week 10 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. He had been listed as questionable after logging a limited practice on Friday. Jones exited last week's game with a shoulder injury, but it wasn't too serious, and now he'll return to action just seven days later. The 30-year-old should lead the Vikings' backfield on Sunday, looking to build off his average of 8.7 yards per carry from Week 9. He remains a low-end RB2 in fantasy football.

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Harold Fannin Jr. Nov 9 10:50am CT
Harold Fannin Jr.

Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (hamstring) is officially active on Sunday as the team takes on the New York Jets in Week 10. Fannin was added to this week's injury report after not practicing on Thursday, and he entered Sunday's game with a questionable tag. The 21-year-old should remain in starting fantasy lineups in a plus matchup against a Jets team that lost two of their best playmakers at the trade deadline on Tuesday in defensive lineman Quinnen Williams and cornerback Sauce Gardner. Fannin comes into Sunday's tilt with team highs in catches (38), receiving yards (352), and targets (51) while also scoring twice to begin his NFL career. His fantasy ceiling is a bit capped with David Njoku also being involved, but at the very least, Fannin should be considered a low-end TE2 for fantasy managers now that he's officially playing.

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Alvin Kamara Nov 9 10:40am CT
Alvin Kamara

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's Week 10 contest against the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity. It's been a rough stretch of games for Kamara, who has just 12 carries over his last two games and is averaging just 2.7 yards per carry since Week 5. His usage and productivity in the receiving game have dwindled, too. However, he has a chance to bounce back in a favorable matchup against the Panthers. Fantasy managers should give him one more chance to produce as a low-end RB2 this week.

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Garrett Wilson Nov 9 10:40am CT
Garrett Wilson

As expected, New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) is active for the Week 10 game on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. After missing a couple of games due to a hyperextended knee, Wilson is ready to go coming out of the team's Week 9 bye. The 25-year-old will immediately return to being the team's top wideout, and he shouldn't face any restrictions this weekend. The drawback for fantasy managers is that the Jets have had one of the worst passing attacks in the league this year, and Wilson will have a bad matchup against Cleveland's defense. Targets shouldn't be an issue for Wilson, but efficiency against the Browns could be. Wilson comes into Week 10 action with 36 receptions on the year for 395 yards and four touchdowns in six games as quarterback Justin Fields' top target. Despite the tough matchup, fantasy managers should get him back into their lineups.

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Tetairoa McMillan Nov 9 10:40am CT
Tetairoa McMillan

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's Week 10 contest against the New Orleans Saints. He had been listed as questionable after popping up on the injury report as a limited participant this past Friday. The rookie has impressed through nine games, ranking as the overall WR21 in PPR leagues with 41 catches, 558 yards, and a pair of touchdowns. A matchup against the Saints should lead to plenty of scoring opportunities, which bodes well for McMillan and his Panthers teammates.

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Jacoby Brissett Nov 9 10:33am CT
Jacoby Brissett

There is a possibility that Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (foot) may have played his final down with the team, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He is currently on the Reserve/Injured list due to a mid-foot sprain but recently lost his starting job to veteran QB Jacoby Brissett and may not get it back even after he is completely healthy. The Cardinals could explore trading or releasing Murray during the offseason, with a trade being preferable from the team's standpoint because it would be less expensive for them. From Murray's point of view, a release would be better because his deal would be offset, allowing him to sign with a potential playoff contender in need of a quarterback for the league minimum.

Fantasy Spin: Murray will have earned $140.5 million by the end of this season on a five-year, $230.5 million deal that he signed in July 2022, with an additional $36.835 million in fully guaranteed money forthcoming in 2026. However, if Murray remains on the Cardinals' roster on the fifth day of the new league year in March 2026, Arizona would owe him an extra $19.5 million in fully guaranteed money for 2027. Regardless of how this situation ends up, the Cardinals are on the hook for a lot of money. For now, Brissett should only be viewed as a starting option in two-quarterback fantasy leagues.

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Kyle Williams Nov 9 9:50am CT
Kyle Williams

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson and wide receiver Kyle Williams are expected to be more involved during Sunday's Week 10 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Tracy Wolfson of CBS. Both rookies will see increased workloads due to their teammates' injuries. Henderson is stepping into the lead-back role for the second consecutive week with Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) sidelined. The Ohio State product handled a 75 percent snap share last week, getting involved on the ground and through the air. Meanwhile, Williams should earn more snaps and targets with Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) sidelined. Williams logged a season-high (and, thus, career-high) snap share last week after Boutte went down. He failed to catch a pass in that victory, but he should have more opportunities with at least a couple of targets headed his way this Sunday. Henderson is startable as an RB2 in fantasy football, while Williams is more of a speculative stash.

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Daniel Jones Nov 9 9:30am CT
Daniel Jones

The Indianapolis Colts believe they have found a franchise quarterback in Daniel Jones, and they plan to offer him a long-term extension this upcoming offseason, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport theorized that Jones could fetch somewhere around three years and $100 million, similar to what Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold have been paid previously. He also reported that the Colts' confidence in Jones is the main reason why they felt comfortable trading two first-round picks for cornerback Sauce Gardner. Normally, quarterback-needy teams hold onto their first-round picks. Indianapolis' willingness to move two premium selections indicates that the organization believes it has the quarterback of its future and is ready to win now.

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Micah Parsons Nov 9 9:00am CT
Micah Parsons

When the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers agreed to the blockbuster Micah Parsons trade this past summer, the Cowboys added a clause that essentially prevents the Packers from trading Parsons to the Philadelphia Eagles or any NFC East team. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, if the Packers trade Parsons to the Eagles in 2025 or 2026, the Packers would owe the Cowboys a first-round pick. The two teams applied the same condition to Kenny Clark, who was traded to Dallas as part of the deal and must stay out of the NFC North for the next two seasons. The clause was added due to Parsons' interest in returning to Pennsylvania to play for the Eagles. This specific trade condition initially flew under the radar, but opposing teams started to take notice when exploring the NFL's internal draft pick database ahead of the trade deadline. When the Cowboys traded multiple draft picks for Quinnen Williams at the deadline, they were prohibited from including their 2028 first-round pick in trade talks, as Dallas has to keep that selection in case they end up trading Clark. Similarly, the Packers would not have been allowed to include their 2028 first-round pick in trade talks.

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Cooper Kupp Nov 9 8:40am CT
Cooper Kupp

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring, heel) has a better chance to play in Week 10 than he did last week, but his status remains up in the air, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It appears that Kupp, who was listed as questionable, will be a true game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals. Fantasy managers should check back for confirmation on Kupp's status when the Seahawks post their list of inactive players at 2:35 p.m. ET. Jaxon Smith-Njigba remains the No. 1 receiver in Seattle, and newcomer Rashid Shaheed would have the No. 2 receiver spot all to himself if Kupp doesn't play.

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Trey Hendrickson Nov 9 8:33am CT
Trey Hendrickson

Although several teams expressed interest in Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson prior to the NFL trade deadline Tuesday, Nov. 4, the best offer the Bengals received was for a fourth-round draft pick, according to multiple sources. Cincinnati was reportedly seeking a second-round pick and interested clubs would not have been able to give him a physical before a potential deal would have been completed.

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Cooper Kupp Nov 9 8:23am CT
Cooper Kupp

Seattle Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring, heel) is considered to have a better chance of playing in Week 10's game versus the Arizona Cardinals than he had for Week 9 against the Washington Commanders. However, a final decision has not been made on his status.

Fantasy Spin: Kupp was listed as questionable on the injury report after logging one limited practice session and one full session during the week. When healthy, he can be a viable flex option in deeper PPR formats but should probably remain on the bench in most standard leagues.

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Jayden Daniels Nov 9 8:20am CT
Jayden Daniels

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' dislocated left elbow is "not as serious as initially feared," according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Daniels won't require surgery, but his exact timeline is uncertain. On one hand, the Commanders chose not to place him on injured reserve, leaving the door open for him to return within the next four weeks. On the other hand, Pelissero notes that Daniels' injury could be season-ending. The Commanders have a Week 12 bye, at which point the team plans to re-evaluate the second-year quarterback. In addition to considering his health and recovery, the Commanders may also weigh their playoff status. If their playoff hopes are slipping away by Week 12, they could exercise caution and give Daniels extra time to recover. In the meantime, Marcus Mariota will handle starting quarterback duties for Washington.

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Emari Demercado Nov 9 8:10am CT
Emari Demercado

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado posted his best performance of the season during last week's win over the Dallas Cowboys. Demercado saw a season-high 14 carries for 79 yards in the Week 9 victory. Before that, Demercado saw only a few carries in the backfield, but figures to have earned a larger role in the backfield. It's worth noting the Cardinals are operating a three-back committee with Michael Carter and Bam Knight involved as well. It seems like the team goes with the hot-hand in the backfield which is Demercado right now. Fantasy managers in desperate need of help for Week 10 might want to consider Demercado as a possible flex option.

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Jaylen Waddle Nov 9 8:00am CT
Jaylen Waddle

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was reportedly on the trade block ahead of the trade deadline. The Dolphins view Waddle as part of their future, but they at least wanted to listen to offers. It doesn't sound like the Dolphins planned to move Waddle unless they were blown away with an offer. The highest bidder for Waddle was the Buffalo Bills who offered a first-round pick for him. The Dolphins declined that offer as they clearly don't want to deal their star to their division rival. It remains to be seen if the Dolphins will keep Waddle through the offseason, but it appears the price is higher than a first-round pick.

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Drake London Nov 9 8:00am CT
Drake London

Indianapolis Colts defensive back Sauce Gardner will make his team debut against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10. Despite a fast turnaround, the Colts believe Gardner is a quick study and is able to grasp the defensive gameplan for this game. As expected, Gardner will shadow Atlanta Falcons' top wide receiver Drake London during their Week 10 contest. The Colts gave up two first-round picks for Gardner, so it's not shocking to see him thrown at the best receiver right away. Gardner is an elite defensive back, so he should be able to handle himself.

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DJ Giddens Nov 9 7:50am CT
DJ Giddens

Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens is a healthy scratch ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Giddens won't be active for the third straight game as he hasn't played since Week 7. The Colts will ride with Tyler Goodson and Ameer Abdullah as the backups to Jonathan Taylor. So far this season, Giddens has rushed the ball 18 times for 66 yards with zero touchdowns. He could be worth stashing in dynasty leagues, but doesn't need to be rostered outside of that.

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