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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
DeAndre Hopkins Nov 8 9:30am CT
DeAndre Hopkins

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins hasn't finished inside the top 50 of his position since Week 2 this year. The veteran pass-catcher continues to be more of an outlet option, rather than a consistent threat each week. In Week 9, he failed to bring in the only target he saw in a blowout win over the Miami Dolphins. His opponent in Week 10, the Minnesota Vikings, has been tough against opposing receiving groups this season, and the Ravens have finally gotten healthier on offense. That means there will likely be fewer targets for Hopkins after the other four that are higher in the pecking order. Hopkins isn't a recommended option in any format this week.

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Garrett Wilson Nov 8 9:30am CT
Garrett Wilson

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) is expected to make his return this Sunday against the visiting Cleveland Browns despite garnering a questionable tag. Wilson has been out of action for the last two games since suffering a knee injury in the team's Week 6 loss to the Denver Broncos. While he could record only one full practice (two limited) leading up to the contest, the sentiment seems to be that he will play. Per the 25-year-old, he feels "great" physically, and should assume his typical role as a target hog in New York's offense if he's active. Fantasy managers may want to temper expectations in his first game back, particularly with head coach Aaron Glenn yet to name a starting quarterback and an imposing defense lined up across from him. That said, Wilson has been a bright spot for the Jets and is second in the league with an astronomical 34.8% share of his team's targets. The Ohio State alum is RotoBaller's PPR WR17 for this week's slate of action.

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Charlie Kolar Nov 8 9:30am CT
Charlie Kolar

Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar has scored a touchdown in two consecutive games, and he'll look to extend that streak in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings. The 26-year-old is averaging just 0.8 catches per game this season, but he has three receptions and two touchdowns in his last two contests. The biggest obstacle between Kolar and a three-week touchdown streak is his role on the depth chart. He remains stuck behind productive tight ends Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely. While Kolar has been able to get on the field for more than one-third of the snaps in each of the last four weeks, Lamar Jackson still prefers throwing to Andrews and Likely. Therefore, Kolar scoring a touchdown in Week 10 is far from a lock. He can be left on waivers in all fantasy leagues.

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Brandin Cooks Nov 8 9:30am CT
Brandin Cooks

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks will take on an increased workload after Rashid Shaheed was traded to the Seattle Seahawks. Cooks is expected to operate as the Saints' No. 2 receiver behind Chris Olave for the rest of the season, starting with Sunday's Week 10 contest against the Carolina Panthers. The veteran is likely second or third in the pecking order for targets, working behind Olave and perhaps tight end Juwan Johnson, too. While New Orleans' offense has struggled this season, they've also been playing from behind in most of their games, creating additional volume for the passing game, led by Tyler Shough. An uptick in targets could be enough to generate low-end WR3/flex appeal for Cooks in deeper leagues. He's a solid speculative stash in deep formats, while managers in leagues with 12 or fewer teams can keep an eye on him.

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Breece Hall Nov 8 9:30am CT
Breece Hall

New York Jets running back Breece Hall will carry a bit more risk this weekend when his team squares off with the visiting Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium. The last time we saw the 24-year-old hit the field, he rushed for a season-high 133 yards and two touchdowns against a sieve-like Bengals defense - recording his third game this season of at least 100 yards on the ground. However, running room might be more challenging to snuff out this Sunday when he takes on a Cleveland squad that's allowed the ninth-fewest rushing yards per game (94.3). Moreover, the quarterback situation in New York remains unclear, adding an extra layer of uncertainty to an already difficult matchup. For what it's worth, the Browns aren't any easier to throw on, so leaning into Hall's dual-threat skill set might be New York's most sensible move. The fourth-year pro is RotoBaller's PPR RB18 ahead of Week 10.

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Aaron Jones Nov 8 9:30am CT
Aaron Jones

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder, toe) faces a strong matchup in Week 10 against Baltimore, but comes into the game with a questionable designation, so managers will have to check on his availability before setting their lineups on Sunday. The veteran gained 98 yards on only 11 touches against Detroit last week and was playing ahead of backfield mate Jordan Mason, but left the game due to the aforementioned shoulder injury and did not return. He'll take on a Baltimore defense that ranks 26th against half-PPR running backs, but one that has looked improved during its past three games. Baltimore's past three opponents averaged just 13 points, and the Ravens had a few extra days of rest after playing on Thursday in Week 9. With Mason still part of the picture, Jones won't have complete control of the Vikings' backfield even if he plays, but he can be considered a quality RB3/flex option against Baltimore if he's active on Sunday.

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Rashod Bateman Nov 8 9:20am CT
Rashod Bateman

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has been one of the biggest boom-or-bust options throughout his career, next to maybe Jameson Williams. So far this season, Bateman has one finish above a WR3 and finished just inside WR3 territory in half-PPR formats in Week 9. His ceiling is much higher with Lamar Jackson under center, but he's only amassed 29 targets so far this season and has turned that into 15 catches for 184 yards and two touchdowns. The Minnesota Vikings are currently ranked as the eighth-toughest defense against receiver groups, but they've been very vulnerable the last three weeks. That gives Bateman some flex appeal, but only in deeper leagues.

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Tyrone Tracy Jr. Nov 8 9:20am CT
Tyrone Tracy Jr.

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. remains the team's starter heading into Week 10 against the Chicago Bears, offensive coordinator Mike Kafka told members of the media. When asked about Tracy and Devin Singletary handling a roughly equal snap share last week, Kafka explained that snaps are allocated based on the flow of the game, and factors include players who are running well and whether a running back taps their helmet to come out of the game. He said that it's difficult to track running back snaps when a drive is moving quickly, and it's easier to monitor per quarter or per half. All of these comments seem to indicate that while Tracy will earn the start in Week 10, New York's backfield structure is dynamic. We could see Tracy lead the backfield in some weeks, Singletary in some weeks, and an even split from time to time. For now, Tracy remains the preferred Giants running back in fantasy football, ranking as a high-end RB3 against a solid Bears run defense.

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Justin Fields Nov 8 9:10am CT
Justin Fields

Despite head coach Aaron Glenn declining to name a starter out of the bye week, quarterback Justin Fields is expected to lead the offense this Sunday in a home clash with the Cleveland Browns. Fields helped orchestrate New York's first win of the season in Week 8 in a shootout with the Bengals. However, he'll get a much stiffer test this weekend in the visiting Browns. On the season, Cleveland has allowed the sixth-fewest passing yards per game (182.6) and the seventh-least fantasy points per contest to QBs (14.69). There's always a chance that the 26-year-old will make an impact with his legs, although, with how Glenn has flip-flopped between Fields and Tyrod Taylor, he also has a shot at being benched before the game is concluded. On the bright side, Fields should get his No. 1 target back in wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee), but he'll be a shaky play against one of the league's more imposing defenses. He's RotoBaller's QB19 for his matchup at MetLife.

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Savion Williams Nov 8 9:10am CT
Savion Williams

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Savion Williams has mostly been limited to special teams and a handful of designed touches over the first eight games. Williams has been used creatively, catching all seven of his targets for 43 yards and a touchdown while also adding eight carries for 28 yards and another score on the ground. The rookie third-round pick out of TCU has strong ball-in-hand skills, which could lead to more of these designed touches as the Packers will be without their best YAC threat in star tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) for the rest of the season. However, it will be difficult to earn consistent playing time behind Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, and Matthew Golden, in addition to Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) and Jayden Reed (collarbone, foot) when healthy. Williams is also dealing with a foot injury, having been limited in Friday's practice with a foot injury. Williams remains off the radar for redraft leagues for now.

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Tyrod Taylor Nov 8 9:10am CT
Tyrod Taylor

New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor would be a low-end streaming option in Week 10 if he gets the starting nod for the team's home bout with the Cleveland Browns. Even after a bye week, head coach Aaron Glenn has still not seen fit to name a starting quarterback. The 36-year-old looked like he might get a shot to run away with the starting gig back in Week 8, although he was eventually ruled out with a knee injury. Taylor looks to be over his ailment, carrying no designation into Sunday's contest. The sentiment around the team, however, seems to be that Justin Fields will again lead the Jets' offense. Whichever of the two winds up calling signals for New York will be met with a challenging outing against a Browns unit that's been unkind to opposing offenses. Through eight games, Cleveland is third in total defense (276.9) and has forced the fifth-most interceptions (eight) while yielding a dreary 12.13 rushing yards per game to QBs.

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Tyquan Thornton Nov 8 9:00am CT
Tyquan Thornton

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton has seen his playing time dip over the past few weeks, playing just 23% of offensive snaps since Week 6. Thornton had been a pretty important piece of Kansas City's offense during the first month of the season, using his electric speed to help stretch the field and create explosive plays. The 25-year-old caught 13 of his 24 targets for 272 yards and three touchdowns while playing 60% of the team's snaps over the first five weeks. His 20.9 yards per reception was the highest in the league over that span out of receivers with at least 10 receptions. Rashee Rice's return and Xavier Worthy getting healthier played a part in Thornton's role diminishing, but he was a useful player and could see more snaps after the team's Week 10 bye.

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Mark Andrews Nov 8 9:00am CT
Mark Andrews

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews finally broke through for a top-five finish at the position in Week 9 with two touchdowns against the Miami Dolphins. The Ravens' offense looks like it's already back on track with Lamar Jackson under center, but Andrews didn't particularly see a ton of targets in that Thursday night blowout. In fact, Isaiah Likely saw one more target and gained 38 more yards, but Andrews cashed in on the touchdowns. While the Minnesota Vikings present a favorable matchup, the uncertainty of Andrews' involvement is always the biggest risk. He projects as a borderline TE1 this week, but he's not exactly a surefire start like he has been in years past.

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Derrick Henry Nov 8 8:50am CT
Derrick Henry

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has gotten back on track over the last few games, and comes into Week 10 as the overall RB15 in half-PPR leagues. Across those last three games, Henry is averaging 104.0 yards and 0.7 touchdowns on 21.3 carries per game. The Minnesota Vikings, however, have been quite stout against the run for most of the season. They're ranked the 11th toughest defense against opposing backfields and limited the dynamic Detroit Lions' run game to just a total of 16 fantasy points last week. With that being said, Henry is projected as a low-end RB1 because Lamar Jackson's gravity can still account for a lot of openings on the ground.

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Trey Sermon Nov 8 8:50am CT
Trey Sermon

The Pittsburgh Steelers have promoted running back Trey Sermon to their active roster from the practice squad ahead of their Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Sermon has only appeared in three games this season for Pittsburgh, logging just one offensive snap and working almost entirely on special teams. The 26-year-old should be expected to play in a similar role on Sunday night against the Chargers, and potentially be in the mix for some touches on offense if one of the Steelers running backs ahead of him were to go down.

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Zay Flowers Nov 8 8:50am CT
Zay Flowers

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has already accrued 60 targets through eight games, which puts him on pace for the most in a single season through his three-year career. Unfortunately, he hasn't found the end zone since Week 1, but his heavy workload keeps him firmly in the WR2 conversation each week. In Week 10, he'll take on the Minnesota Vikings secondary, who are ranked as the eighth toughest matchup for opposing receiver groups. If you take the last three weeks into account, however, they've given up the second most fantasy points per game to receivers at 44.9 per game. Flowers should remain heavily involved, so he's projected as a high-end WR2 with a ceiling of low-end WR1.

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Michael Pittman Jr. Nov 8 8:40am CT
Michael Pittman Jr.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (glute) practiced fully on Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday's session with a glute injury. He is listed without an injury designation and should be ready to roll heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin, Germany. Pittman is enjoying a bounce-back season for the Colts, leading the team with 52 catches for 561 yards and six touchdowns in nine games. He will look to keep it going against an Atlanta secondary that is allowing the 26th-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers in 2025. The tough matchup isn't ideal but Pittman and the Colts offense have been too good to downgrade in fantasy. He settles in as a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 in Week 10 and should be started in all lineups.

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John Metchie III Nov 8 8:40am CT
John Metchie III

New York Jets wide receiver John Metchie III was acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles the week before the NFL trade deadline. Metchie didn't earn significant playing time in Philadelphia, totaling just 31 offensive snaps and recording four catches (four targets) for 18 yards. The 25-year-old was used primarily on special teams, but he'll have the chance to emerge as a receiver on a Jets team that has been searching for options outside of star wideout Garrett Wilson, who will return in Week 10 from his multi-game absence due to a knee injury. The Jets also acquired former second-round pick Adonai Mitchell from the Indianapolis Colts in the Sauce Gardner trade, opening the door for both unproven wideouts to see significant playing time. It will be interesting to see how involved Metchie is in the Jets' Week 10 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Metchie is worth monitoring as a potential fantasy riser for now.

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Tyler Warren Nov 8 8:40am CT
Tyler Warren

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren is turning in an impressive rookie season, but he has cooled off slightly of late. Warren has been held to nine catches for 79 scoreless yards over his past two contests, while Alec Pierce and Josh Downs have gotten more involved in the passing attack. Overall, Warren has hauled in 42 passes for 518 yards and three touchdowns while adding an additional touchdown on the ground. He will look to break a two-game scoreless streak against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin in Week 10. The Falcons do represent a foreboding matchup for Warren, however, as they are allowing the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. That being said, Warren remains a low-end TE1 in fantasy thanks to the lack of competition at the position and the explosiveness of the Indy offense this season.

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Lamar Jackson Nov 8 8:30am CT
Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned from a three-game absence and picked apart the Miami Dolphins for four touchdowns through the air with a 78.3 completion percentage. He'll have a tougher task ahead of him in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings. They're around the middle of the pack in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing QBs, with an average of 16.62 per game. Over the last three weeks, however, the Vikings have given up 19 or more fantasy points in each game. Jackson is already a must-start, and should continue to roll while the offense is the healthiest it's been all season.

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