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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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Darius Slayton Nov 10 4:11pm CT
Darius Slayton

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton caught all four of his targets for 89 yards in the team's 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears. Slayton briefly exited with a hamstring injury but returned in the third quarter to post his highest yardage total of the season. Since Malik Nabers tore his ACL in Week 4, Slayton has had to step up as one of the Giants' primary receiving options. However, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart left the game with a concussion and is uncertain for Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers. Slayton's fantasy outlook will hinge on Dart's availability, as his production would likely drop if Russell Wilson starts in his place.

Kyren Williams Nov 10 4:11pm CT
Kyren Williams

Dynasty | Rams running back Kyren Williams had 73 rushing yards, two catches, 11 receiving yards, and two touchdowns in a win against San Francisco. Dynasty Analysis: He had 14 carries and Blake Corum had 13, which is a little concerning. Still, Williams has a nose for the end zone and smelled it twice in this one. He might be a bit of a "sell high" in dynasty leagues based on the emergence of Corum but his ADP and ranking seem pretty secure at the moment.

Isiah Pacheco Nov 10 3:00pm CT
Isiah Pacheco

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid "nudged" that running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) may take more time and might not be ready to return coming out of the bye to face the division-rival Denver Broncos in Week 11, according to Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride. Pacheco sat out of the Week 9 loss to the Buffalo Bills, but at the time, he was expected to be ready to go coming out of the Chiefs' Week 10 bye. The 26-year-old isn't dealing with a serious injury, but KC might just want to play it safe to ensure that they'll have Pacheco at full speed for the final stretch of the regular season. If Pacheco misses a second straight game, veteran Kareem Hunt should once again handle the bulk of the backfield work, with rookie Brashard Smith and Clyde Edwards-Helaire battling for change-of-pace snaps. After playing in only seven regular-season games in 2024 due to injury, Pacheco has disappointed again in 2025, rushing for 329 yards and only one touchdown on 78 carries through eight starts.

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Harrison Mevis Nov 10 2:50pm CT
Harrison Mevis

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that rookie Harrison Mevis will be the team's kicker again for a Week 11 divisional showdown against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. The Rams made the switch to Mevis over the struggling Joshua Karty in their Week 10 win over the San Francisco 49ers. The 23-year-old wasn't tested with any field-goal tries on Sunday, but he did make all six of his extra-point opportunities for the Rams. Karty remains on the team's 53-man roster, so Mevis will need to perform to stick around. Mevis lacks experience, but he could quickly become a fantasy consideration at the kicking position if he's successful in one of the best offenses in football.

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Dalton Kincaid Nov 10 2:40pm CT
Dalton Kincaid

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) is considered week-to-week with the hamstring injury that he suffered in Sunday's upset loss to the Miami Dolphins, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Kincaid has been one of the team's top targets this year, catching 29 passes for 448 yards and a team-high four touchdowns, so losing him for any amount of time would be bad news for the slumping Bills. Before getting hurt in Week 10, the 26-year-old caught two of his three targets for 37 yards. Fellow TE Dawson Knox caught three of his four targets for a season-high 37 yards against Miami with Kincaid injured, and he'll be in play as a touchdown-dependent TE2 streamer in Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if Kincaid is unable to play. Fantasy managers should consider Kincaid a highly volatile option for Week 11. Check back later this week to see if he's able to practice.

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Jayden Daniels Nov 10 2:30pm CT
Jayden Daniels

NBC Sports' JP Finaly reports that Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow) will not travel with the team to Madrid to take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 11 this Sunday. Although Daniels' left-elbow dislocation isn't as serious as initially feared, he will miss a second straight game this weekend and will be re-evaluated after the team's Week 12 bye. The 24-year-old has not been placed on Injured Reserve, but the Commanders are still trying to determine if the second-year signal-caller will be able to play again this year after injuring his elbow in the Week 9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The good news is that Daniels won't need surgery, and he didn't suffer any ligament damage to his non-throwing arm. Fantasy managers should consider him a long shot to make his return in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos, and Daniels' availability the rest of the way could be determined by the team's standings in the NFC.

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Rashod Bateman Nov 10 2:30pm CT
Rashod Bateman

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle), who was wearing a walking boot after Sunday's win over the Minnesota Vikings, is dealing with a sprained ankle, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. "I think he's going to be OK," head coach John Harbaugh said. "We'll see how serious it is going forward." It's unclear if Bateman's ankle injury will prevent him from playing in Week 11 against the division-rival Cleveland Browns this Sunday, but we should know more once Baltimore resumes practicing on Wednesday. If the 25-year-old cannot suit up in Week 11, both DeAndre Hopkins and Tylan Wallace would take on larger roles in the passing game behind Zay Flowers, as would tight end Isaiah Likely. Bateman continues to offer a low ceiling and floor for fantasy managers as more of a WR4/5 every week, as he has only 16 catches on 31 targets for 194 yards and two touchdowns through nine games.

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Marlon Humphrey Nov 10 2:23pm CT
Marlon Humphrey

Baltimore Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey (finger) may be sidelined for a week or two if he needs to undergo surgery on his finger, according to head coach John Harbaugh.

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Brian Robinson Jr. Nov 10 2:20pm CT
Brian Robinson Jr.

San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. saw a limited workload in Sunday's matchup against the Rams, but was highly efficient in the loss. On the field for only 14 offensive snaps, Robinson took eight carries for 41 yards and a touchdown. Over the past two weeks, he has turned 13 carries into 94 yards and two scores. While not seeing nearly enough usage to be a reliable fantasy asset, Robinson remains one of the most important insurance backs in the league. Should Christian McCaffrey miss time or cede any work down the stretch, Robinson has proven more than capable in Kyle Shanahan's running back-friendly offense. Robinson should be rostered in all leagues for the league-winning upside he represents, but he's also proven that he has just enough standalone value to be plugged into the flex in a pinch.

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Terry McLaurin Nov 10 2:20pm CT
Terry McLaurin

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) will not play against the Miami Dolphins in Madrid in Week 11, according to JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington. McLaurin missed four games earlier this season with a quad injury suffered in Week 4 and then aggravated the injury in Week 8. The 30-year-old has not practiced or played since the aggravation, and now he'll miss a third straight game in Week 11. Washington has its bye in Week 12, so the earliest we'll see McLaurin again will be for a Sunday night contest in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos. The former third-round pick has been a fantasy bust in 2025 after going over 1,000 receiving yards for the fifth straight season in 2024. Through only four games played this year, he has a 13-203-1 line. With McLaurin out another week and Luke McCaffrey (collarbone) also sidelined, Deebo Samuel Sr., rookie Jaylin Lane, and former first-rounder Treylon Burks will be the Commanders' top three wideouts.

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Deshaun Watson Nov 10 2:10pm CT
Deshaun Watson

When asked on Monday if Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) would have his 21-day practice window opened this week, head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters, "I'm not sure if that's what we're doing." Recent reports have indicated that Watson's recovery from a torn Achilles suffered in Week 7 of 2024 has been going well, even after an additional surgery in January. Rookie Dillon Gabriel has started the last five games for the Browns, going 1-4 in that stretch, while throwing six touchdown passes to two interceptions. Fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders was the team's QB2 on Sunday after missing time with back tightness. Regardless of who is under center in Cleveland, the team's pass catchers face a muddled competition for below-average targets and will likely not be a part of many fantasy playoff rosters.

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Chris Godwin Nov 10 2:03pm CT
Chris Godwin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula) is not expected to practice this week, according to head coach Todd Bowles.

Fantasy Spin: Godwin has been limited to two games because of injuries and does not appear close to returning to the lineup. Emeka Egbuka is the only Buccaneers receiver that should be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.

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Theo Johnson Nov 10 2:00pm CT
Theo Johnson

New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson caught a season-high seven passes for 75 yards in Sunday's Week 10 loss to the Bears. Since Jaxson Dart took over as the Giants' starting quarterback in Week 4, Johnson has been on a 17-game pace of 66 catches for 644 yards and 12 touchdowns, putting him squarely in the every-week starter conversation. Unfortunately, Dart left Sunday's game with a concussion and will now need to clear protocol before retaking the field, but the Giants boast one of the most tight-end-friendly schedules down the stretch, with fantasy playoff matchups against both the Commanders and Vikings. While the Giants organization faces turmoil in a week that saw head coach Brian Daboll fired, the connection between Dart and Johnson seems legitimate. As long as the rookie signal-caller doesn't face a prolonged absence, Johnson is a valuable streaming option that should be available on most waiver wires.

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Emari Demercado Nov 10 1:40pm CT
Emari Demercado

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado had only seven total touches in Sunday's blowout loss to the Seahawks. Still, he was able to salvage a respectable fantasy performance on the back of two big plays, a 55-yard fourth-quarter rush, and a 34-yard catch and run on a first-half dumpoff. He finished the day with 104 yards and looked like the Cardinals' most explosive back for the second straight week. Unfortunately, he still finds himself in a near 50/50 time share with Bam Knight, making him little more than a desperation flex play until Trey Benson (knee) returns from the knee injury that has now cost him five games. The Cardinals face the 49ers in Week 11, an above-average matchup for running backs, and Demercado represents a high-risk/moderate-reward on this week's waiver wire.

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M.J. Stewart Nov 10 1:23pm CT
M.J. Stewart

Houston Texans CB M.J. Stewart (quadriceps) will miss the rest of the season because of the quadriceps injury he suffered in the Week 10 game, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans.

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Dalton Schultz Nov 10 1:20pm CT
Dalton Schultz

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz caught seven of 11 targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in the team's improbable Week 10 win over the Jaguars. In Davis Mills' first start since 2022, only Nico Collins demanded a higher target share. Schultz has now caught at least five passes for 50+ yards in four of his last five games, proving himself to be an important piece of the Texans' passing offense, regardless of who is under center. While Sunday's fourth-quarter touchdown was his first of the season, he's been able to provide a reliable floor on volume alone. With C.J. Stroud one week further along in the concussion protocol, Shultz remains in the streaming conversation in another divisional matchup with the Titans in Week 11. And should Stroud be sidelined for one more week, fantasy managers should feel reassured by Schultz's early chemistry with Mills.

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Trey Hendrickson Nov 10 1:13pm CT
Trey Hendrickson

Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson (hip) is considered doubtful to play in the Week 11 game, according to head coach Zac Taylor.

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Trey Hendrickson Nov 10 12:50pm CT
Trey Hendrickson

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said on Monday that All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) will be doubtful to play in Week 11 against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, according to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Hendrickson missed his second game of the year in the Week 9 loss to the Chicago Bears, and it appears he's still not ready to play despite having a bye in Week 10 to heal up. It's unclear if Hendrickson will be ready to return to action for a Week 12 tilt next weekend against the New England Patriots. Even with Hendrickson active in 2025, Cincy's defense has continued to slow down opponents, allowing a league-high 33.3 points per game through nine contests. Hendrickson has been a disappointment after back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons, too, as he only has four QB takedowns and a forced fumble in his seven starts in 2025.

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Brenton Strange Nov 10 12:40pm CT
Brenton Strange

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said on Monday that tight end Brenton Strange's (quadriceps) 21-day practice window will be opened this week. "He's very eager to get out there and compete... trying to not put a ton of huge expectations on him. More like 'hey, let's just get you back out there, practicing.' We're obviously hopeful, but taking it day to day," Coen said. The 24-year-old was initially projected to miss at least five weeks due to a quad and hip injury that included a ligament tear. Now that he's returning to practice, the Jags will have 21 days to officially activate Strange from IR, but that likely won't happen before the team's Week 11 game this Sunday versus the Los Angeles Chargers. Strange was emerging as an upside TE2 before his injury, catching 20 passes for 204 yards in five games, and he could be more involved when he returns with rookie first-round wideout Travis Hunter (knee) on IR.

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Joe Burrow Nov 10 12:20pm CT
Joe Burrow

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have advanced quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) for a limited return to practice on Monday so that he can start progressing to on-field activities. It's a major step towards playing again later this year, and the Bengals can technically activate him from Injured Reserve anytime within the next 21 days. Burrow's recovery from turf-toe surgery is on track, but the expectation is that he won't return until around mid-December, at the earliest. So fantasy managers that have been stashing the former first overall pick might be disappointed when all is said and done. The 28-year-old two-time Pro Bowler played in just two games earlier this season before suffering a Grade 3 turf-toe injury that required surgery. The Bengals went with Jake Browning initially as Burrow's replacement before acquiring veteran Joe Flacco in a trade with Cleveland. Flacco will continue to serve as Cincy's starting QB until Burrow is cleared.

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