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Jaguars could fire GM, coach Doug Pederson during bye week

Sun Nov 17 10:24am ET
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Big changes could be afoot in Jacksonville during the bye week, with head coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke scheduled for a meeting with ownership that might end with a pink slip.

NFL Network reported on Sunday morning that Pederson and Baalke could be fired this week "depending on the performance" of the Jaguars against the Detroit Lions.

Jacksonville (2-8) enters Week 11 without franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) for the second consecutive game and is a two-touchdown underdog at Detroit (8-1).

Pederson said this week he hasn't noticed any quit or resignation to a doomed fate from players.

"I mean, teams that go through slumps or defeats and things like that, sometimes it is hard. They feel defeated, right? Whatever team they're on, they feel defeated," Pederson said. "I've been on, as a player, teams where it has, once it goes sour, it just continues to go that way, and it's like, OK, let's just get ready for the offseason. But I'll tell you what: you don't see that with this team. I think it's a credit to the leadership of this group."

A loss Sunday would bring the Jaguars' current losing streak to four. Pederson and the Jaguars lost five of the final six games of the 2023 regular season to drop out of the AFC playoffs following an 8-3 start.

The Jaguars are off next week and return from the bye week to play the Houston Texans on Dec. 1.

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Bender's Starts/Sits: Week 11

Player Notes
Isiah Pacheco Nov 17 11:10am CT
Isiah Pacheco

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (fibula) is expected to be healthy before next week's game against the Carolina Panthers, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. This is a promising update, but it's important to note that Rapoport described Pacheco as "expected to be healthy" rather than "expected to play." In a follow-up post on X, Rapoport noted that the Chiefs have a short week in Week 13, so "it's a coaching decision for whether Pacheco plays" next Sunday against the Panthers. In any case, he expects Pacheco to be ready for his return from injured reserve, whether that comes in Week 12 against the Panthers or Week 13 against the Raiders. He'll rank as a high-end RB2 upon his return but could lose some opportunities to Kareem Hunt, who has performed quite well as the Chiefs' fill-in workhorse running back.

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Harrison Bryant Nov 17 11:10am CT
Harrison Bryant

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins. Bryant had not been listed on the injury report, and his absence is a direct result of Michael Mayer (personal) returning from an extended absence on Sunday. Even with Mayer taking Bryant's place on the gameday roster, Brock Bowers remains the only Raiders tight end worth starting in fantasy football.

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Tua Tagovailoa Nov 17 11:10am CT
Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. He had been listed as questionable after missing three consecutive practices. The 33-year-old hasn't missed a snap since Week 4, and he'll look to extend that streak when the Dolphins host the Raiders in Miami. His presence is great news for fantasy managers who have Tua Tagovailoa, De'Von Achane, or Raheem Mostert in their lineups.

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K.J. Osborn Nov 17 11:10am CT
K.J. Osborn

New England Patriots wide receiver K.J. Osborn (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams. This is the fourth time this season that Osborn has been sidelined. The veteran receiver expressed interest in being moved at the trade deadline, but New England held onto him and is now making him inactive as they prioritize reps for some of their younger pass-catchers. Osborn should be dropped in all fantasy leagues.

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Mason Tipton Nov 17 11:00am CT
Mason Tipton

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. (shoulder) is active on Sunday for the Week 11 contest against the Cleveland Browns, while rookie receiver Mason Tipton is a healthy inactive. With Chris Olave (concussion) on Injured Reserve and Rashid Shaheed (knee) out for the season, the Saints' receiving corps is extremely thin. Marquez Valdes-Scantling has essentially become quarterback Derek Carr's top receiving target now after going for three catches, 109 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 10 win over the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. Wilson, meanwhile, missed two of the last three games with hip and shoulder injuries, but he should have a significant role on Sunday against Cleveland in his return. Still, the 28-year-old should be considered a desperation flex option in deeper fantasy leagues in a Saints offense that runs through running back Alvin Kamara.

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Tyreek Hill Nov 17 11:00am CT
Tyreek Hill

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist) stayed in Los Angeles to see a specialist following last Monday's game against the Rams, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Hill has been dealing with a lingering wrist issue since a joint practice with the Washington Commanders back in training camp. While it hasn't been enough to hold him out of a game yet, he has repeatedly appeared on the injury report. After visiting with the specialist, Pelissero notes that surgery is on the table for Hill, but it's unclear if an operation would even fix the injury. In the interim, Hill continues to manage his pain and play through his injury. He's officially active for Week 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders and will be a "full-go", according to Pelissero. The speedy receiver is looking to bounce back from last week's modest showing in which he caught three passes for 16 yards and a touchdown.

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Amari Cooper Nov 17 11:00am CT
Amari Cooper

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper (wrist) is expected to play against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11 despite being listed as questionable, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. However, Schefter was less certain about the veteran receiver's usage, saying, "We'll see if it's in full capacity." As a result, fantasy managers should feel comfortable deploying Cooper as nothing more than a WR3/FLEX. He has been productive when healthy, but a potential snap count or partial decoy role could limit some of his upside on Sunday.

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Cedrick Wilson Nov 17 10:53am CT
Cedrick Wilson

New Orleans Saints WR Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) is officially active for the Week 11 game.

Fantasy Spin: Wilson should see a decent amount of targets in the passing game after missing some time because of the injury. He can be a possible flex option in deeper leagues.

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Davante Adams Nov 17 10:53am CT
Davante Adams

New York Jets WR Davante Adams (illness, wrist) is active for Week 11's game versus the Indianapolis Colts.

Fantasy Spin: Adams had been listed as questionable on the injury report after only participating in one of the Jets' three practice sessions during the week. In four games with New York, he has 20 receptions with 206 yards and a touchdown and has been targeted 39 times. He should be a starting option in all fantasy formats.

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Tyler Boyd Nov 17 10:53am CT
Tyler Boyd

Tennessee Titans WR Tyler Boyd (back) is officially active for the Week 11 game.

Fantasy Spin: Boyd was a late addition to the injury report but appears ready to be involved in the offense this week. He has not been targeted in either of the last two games and can be avoided in fantasy leagues.

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Michael Mayer Nov 17 10:50am CT
Michael Mayer

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (personal) is active for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. He had been listed as questionable despite being a full participant in practice this week. A personal matter had sidelined Mayer since Week 4, but he was activated from injured reserve on Saturday and is officially suiting up in Week 11. He'll presumably operate as the direct backup to Brock Bowers. Mayer remains off the fantasy radar for the time being.

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Davante Adams Nov 17 10:50am CT
Davante Adams

New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams (wrist, illness) is officially active for Week 11 against the Indianapolis Colts. He had been listed as questionable. The veteran receiver missed two consecutive practices before returning in a full capacity on Friday. He has impressed through four games with the Jets, amassing 39 targets, 20 catches, 206 yards, and one touchdown. The 31-year-old ranks as a strong WR3/FLEX option against the Colts.

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MyCole Pruitt Nov 17 10:50am CT
MyCole Pruitt

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end MyCole Pruitt (knee) is officially inactive for Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens. He had been listed as doubtful. Pruitt endured a five-week absence earlier in the season, returned for three games, and is now sidelined again. He has appeared in five contests, catching just two of four targets for 19 yards. Pruitt's absence leaves Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, and Connor Heyward as Pittsburgh's healthy options at tight end.

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Jaylen Warren Nov 17 10:50am CT
Jaylen Warren

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (back) is officially active for Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens. Warren had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction ahead of kickoff. He missed practice on Thursday before returning in a limited capacity on Friday. The 26-year-old has operated as the clear backup to Najee Harris this season, totaling 55 carries for 217 rushing yards and 14 catches for 96 receiving yards over the course of seven games. He did have his best performance of the season last week, totaling 66 rushing yards and 29 receiving yards. He also added 56 kick return yards but lost a fumble. Warren ranks as a low-end fantasy RB3 versus Baltimore's strong run defense.

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MyCole Pruitt Nov 17 10:43am CT
MyCole Pruitt

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared LB Alex Highsmith, OT Max Scharping, RB Jonathan Ward, TE MyCole Pruitt and QB Kyle Allen inactive for Week 11.

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Genard Avery Nov 17 10:43am CT
Genard Avery

The Indianapolis Colts have declared OG Josh Sills, WR Anthony Gould, OT Bernhard Raimann, LB Genard Avery, TE Will Mallory, QB Sam Ehlinger and CB Darren Hall inactive for Week 11.

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George Kittle Nov 17 10:33am CT
George Kittle

Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) will participate in pregame warmups prior to the Week 11 contest against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Nov. 17, but remains unlikely to play. The team wants to see how he feels before making a final decision about his status, according to multiple sources.

Fantasy Spin: Kittle had been listed as questionable on the injury report and has a realistic shot to play in Week 12's game against the Green Bay Packers if he is held out of action this afternoon, since the injury will not be a long-term issue. Eric Saubert is expected to start for the 49ers at tight end this week but is not a viable fantasy option.

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D'Onta Foreman Nov 17 10:33am CT
D'Onta Foreman

The Cleveland Browns have declared WR Jaelon Darden, QB Bailey Zappe, OT Jedrick Wills, CB Chigozie Anusiem and RB D'Onta Foreman inactive for Week 11.

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Fabian Moreau Nov 17 10:33am CT
Fabian Moreau

The Minnesota Vikings have declared DT Levi Drake Rodriguez, OG Dan Feeney, CB Dwight McGlothern, DB Fabian Moreau, QB Brett Rypien and OT Walter Rouse inactive for Week 11.

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Marlon Humphrey Nov 17 10:13am CT
Marlon Humphrey

Baltimore Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey was fined a combined $33,766 by the National Football League for a pair of infractions in Week 10's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was fined $22,511 for committing unnecessary roughness by using his helmet (but was not flagged) and $11,255 for a facemask.

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