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Seahawks WR DK Metcalf (knee) returns to practice

Wed Nov 13 9:27pm ET
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, who hadn't practiced since spraining his right knee in an Oct. 20 game against the Atlanta Falcons, was a full participant on Wednesday.

Metcalf hopes to return to action when Seattle (4-5) visits the San Francisco 49ers (5-4) on Sunday. He sustained a Grade 1 MCL sprain in the Seahawks' 34-14 road victory against the Falcons. Seattle then lost home games to the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams before a bye in Week 10.

Metcalf has 35 receptions on 61 targets for 568 yards and three touchdowns in seven games (six starts) this season.

Seattle selected him in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Metcalf has 407 receptions for 5,900 yards and 46 touchdowns in 89 regular-season games (87 starts). He also has 26 receptions for 451 yards and five TDs in four playoff games, all starts.

The Seahawks activated right tackle Abraham Lucas off the physically unable to perform list on Wednesday, at the end of his 21-day practice window. If Lucas had not been activated, he would have stayed on the PUP list for the remainder of the season.

Lucas, 26, was a third-round pick of the Seahawks in 2022. He started all 22 games he played in 2022 and 2023 but was limited to six games last season because of a knee injury that required surgery, putting him on the PUP list.

To make room for Lucas on the 53-man roster, Seattle placed offensive tackle George Fant on injured reserve that will require he miss at least four games. Fant, 32, played two games, both starts, this season before leaving each contest with a knee injury.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said he was uncertain if Fant would be able to play again this season.

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Eric Stokes Nov 13 8:40pm CT
Eric Stokes

Green Bay Packers defensive back Jaire Alexander (knee) was listed as a limited participant in the team's first practice of the week, as reported by Bill Huber of SI.com. The former first-round pick sat out of the team's 24-14 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 9 after a week's worth of DNPs. However, it appears he's made progress after the Packers' Week 10 bye, at least able to log a limited session ahead of Green Bay's road tilt against the Chicago Bears. It's a good sign for his status this Sunday. If Alexander is forced to miss more time, fellow defensive backs Eric Stokes and Carrington Valentine will continue to see an uptick in snaps. Keep an eye on his status moving forward, as his practice participation over the next few days should give us a better idea of his health.

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Josh Reynolds Nov 13 8:30pm CT
Josh Reynolds

Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds (finger) returned to practice on Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reported the news. The 29-year-old wideout was on the shelf for the last month when the Broncos placed him on injured reserve due to a broken finger. Reynolds was also the victim of a shooting not six days later. However, the Texas A&M product was able to log a full session in the team's first practice ahead of Week 11, suggesting that his return could come sooner rather than later. When Reynolds is activated, one of his fellow wideouts, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Troy Franklin, and Devaughn Vele, will see their playing time cut; though, who that will be remains to be seen.

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Michael Burton Nov 13 7:23pm CT
Michael Burton

Denver Broncos practice squad FB Michael Burton was signed to the 53-man roster Wednesday, Nov. 13. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Leonard Williams Nov 13 7:13pm CT
Leonard Williams

Seattle Seahawks TE Brady Russell (foot), DE Leonard Williams (foot) and C Connor Williams (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. OT Abraham Lucas (knee) and LB Boye Mafe (knee) were limited during practice. LB Dre'Mont Jones (shoulder) fully participated in practice.

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George Kittle Nov 13 6:53pm CT
George Kittle

San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players should monitor the situation to see if Kittle will be available for the Week 11 game. He has caught a touchdown in six of his last seven games and will continue to see a good amount of targets each game. He is a weekly starting option in all leagues.

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Christian McCaffrey Nov 13 6:53pm CT
Christian McCaffrey

San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Fantasy Spin: McCaffrey made his season debut last and finished with 107 total yards. He will continue to be involved in both the running and passing games for the 49ers and should be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues.

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Hayden Hurst Nov 13 6:43pm CT
Hayden Hurst

Los Angeles Chargers TE Hayden Hurst (non-injury) and LB Khalil Mack (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. LB Joey Bosa (hip), CB Kristian Fulton (hamstring), LB Daiyan Henley (illness), CB Deane Leonard (hamstring), OT Trey Pipkins (ankle) and TE Stone Smartt (ankle) were limited during practice.

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Noah Fant Nov 13 6:40pm CT
Noah Fant

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (groin) was unable to practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday in the first practice of the week coming out of the bye. Fant suffered a groin injury in the Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills and did not play in the Week 9 loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. The 26-year-old most likely would have sat out in Week 10 if the team wasn't on bye, and the fact that he's still not practicing is a bad sign for his availability in this Sunday's divisional contest versus the San Francisco 49ers. Fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting Fant to suit up in Week 11. With Fant sidelined in Week 9, tight end AJ Barner had a bigger role on offense and finished with four catches on seven targets for 27 yards. Barner will once again see more snaps if Fant is inactive, but fantasy managers should consider him a highly volatile TE2.

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Tank Bigsby Nov 13 6:32pm CT
Tank Bigsby

After injuring his ankle in the Week 10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice. In addition, fellow back D'Ernest Johnson (hamstring) was limited. After re-entering the game on Sunday, Bigsby only saw two offensive snaps the rest of the way and could be in danger of sitting out this Sunday versus the Detroit Lions. The 23-year-old second year back has been more efficient than backfield mate Travis Etienne Jr. this year, averaging 5.5 yards per carry while putting up 519 rushing yards and four TDs in 10 games. However, his injury is now a concern this week and the fantasy upside of all of Jacksonville's offensive weapons will take a pretty big hit as long as quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is out. Bigsby is currently lining up as a shaky RB3/flex this week for fantasy managers.

D.K. Metcalf Nov 13 6:30pm CT
D.K. Metcalf

Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (knee) was a full participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday after head coach Mike Macdonald said earlier that he expected Metcalf to be limited. The Seahawks are coming off their bye after Metcalf missed the previous two games due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 7. Seattle has been optimistic all along that Metcalf would be able to return following the bye for an important divisional game in Week 11 against the San Francisco 49ers. With Metcalf practicing in full in the first practice of the week, it pretty much ensures he'll return this weekend, barring a setback later in the week. Metcalf has been a must-start fantasy wideout when healthy in 2024, averaging 13.3 half-PPR points per game. His return is bad news for both Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett.

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Patrick Mahomes Nov 13 6:23pm CT
Patrick Mahomes

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle, hip) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Fantasy Spin: Mahomes is coming off a good Week 10 performance but has thrown for at least two touchdowns in only two of his last six games. He should be a starting option in all two-quarterback leagues and could be a possible low-end No. 1 QB in deeper standard leagues.

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Kareem Hunt Nov 13 6:23pm CT
Kareem Hunt

Kansas City Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Fantasy Spin: Hunt was held to a season-low 35 rushing yards last week but had 65 receiving yards during the game. He will continue to receive most of the carries in the running game for now and can be a starting option in fantasy leagues.

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DeAndre Hopkins Nov 13 6:23pm CT
DeAndre Hopkins

Kansas City Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Fantasy Spin: Hopkins is averaging just under five receptions per game since joining the Chiefs and has posted at least 50 yards in each of the last two games. He will see a good amount of targets this week and should be a starting option in fantasy leagues.

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Jalen Hurts Nov 13 6:20pm CT
Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles activated left tackle Jordan Mailata (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Wednesday in advance of their Thursday night divisional clash against the Washington Commanders. Mailata practiced in full from Monday to Wednesday and was removed from the final Week 11 injury report, so he will in fact make his return to the field on Thursday evening as the blind-side protector for quarterback Jalen Hurts. The 27-year-old offensive lineman missed the minimum four games while on IR for a hamstring injury that he suffered in the win over the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 13. It's a positive development for an Eagles offense that appears to be finally putting it all together at the right time with a big divisional matchup upcoming.

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Montez Sweat Nov 13 6:20pm CT
Montez Sweat

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Montez Sweat (ankle) and defensive backs Jaquan Brisker (concussion) and Tarvarius Moore (concussion) all missed the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Sweat has been disappointing for the Bears in his first full season with the team, providing 3.5 sacks and 16 tackles (10 solo) in his eight games played in 2024 after recording a career-high 12.5 sacks in 17 games with Chicago and the Washington Commanders a year ago. The 28-year-old is in danger of missing Week 11 against the division-rival Green Bay Packers unless he returns to practice on Thursday or Friday. Brisker is considered week-to-week and has already been ruled out for this weekend. The 25-year-old safety last played on Oct. 6 in the win over the Carolina Panthers and will now try to clear the concussion protocol in order to play in Week 12 against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings.

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JuJu Smith-Schuster Nov 13 6:13pm CT
JuJu Smith-Schuster

Kansas City Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Fantasy Spin: Smith-Schuster has not been available for several weeks because of the injury but seems to have a chance to return to the lineup this week. He will see a handful of targets if he plays and could be a possible flex option in leagues.

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Arden Key Nov 13 6:03pm CT
Arden Key

Tennessee Titans LB Arden Key (back), CB Roger McCreary (knee), DT Jeffery Simmons (non-injury), CB L'Jarius Sneed (quadriceps) and OT Leroy Watson (back) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. CB Justin Hardee (groin) was limited during practice.

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Josh Reynolds Nov 13 6:03pm CT
Josh Reynolds

Denver Broncos WR Josh Reynolds (hand) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Fantasy Spin: Reynolds is still on the Reserve/Injured list but has a chance to be active for Week 11 if he does not have any setbacks. He should see a handful of targets when he returns to the lineup, but fantasy players may want to see him play in a game before considering him for their lineups.

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Hunter Henry Nov 13 6:00pm CT
Hunter Henry

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Henry has been a productive tight end in 2024, especially with rookie quarterback Drake Maye. Until Week 10, Henry had scored at least 9.5 fantasy points in four straight games. Maye looks to Henry as a safety valve, and Henry is delivering for both the Patriots and fantasy managers. While Henry has only scored one touchdown in 2024, he is on pace for a career-high 728 receiving yards. That is impressive considering how lackluster the Patriots' passing offense is. Still, Maye has proven himself capable of delivering the ball to his top options. Henry's appearance on the injury report this week is notable. However, considering he played 89% of the snaps in Week 10, this is likely a maintenance/rest day for the ninth-year pro. As long as Henry keeps up his activity in practice this week, he should be good to go on Sunday.

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Gus Edwards Nov 13 6:00pm CT
Gus Edwards

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards (ankle) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Edwards missed four games with the injury before returning in Week 10 so his presence on the injury report this early in the week is no surprise. Edwards was solid in his return in Week 10. He rushed 10 times for 55 yards. He only played 25% of the snaps so the Chargers were intentional with his playing time. Edwards has racked up 168 yards rushing on 3.5 yards per carry in five games this season. He was superseded by running back J.K. Dobbins before his injury earlier in the year. Additionally, Dobbins received eight more opportunities than Edwards in Week 11. As such, Edwards has been relegated to a status as a high-quality insurance running back. If anything were to happen to Dobbins, then Edwards would likely see a huge boost in volume. Unfortunately for Edwards, he will not see a significant enough role as long as Dobbins is healthy. Edwards appears on track to play on Sunday, but he should either be at the end of your bench or on waivers.

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