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N'Keal Harry, Damien Harris and Ryan Izzo all active today
The Patriots, as usual, had a very long list of questionable players this week. However, most of those players are active, including N’Keal Harry, Damien Harris and Ryan Izzo.
As reported by: New England Patriots Other tagged players: Damien Harris, Ryan Izzo
Sony Michel inactive today
Sony Michel is inactive today, despite being activated off of IR this week. Michel may be ready to return, but the play of Damien Harris, along with Rex Burkhead and James White, means Michel is not yet needed.
As reported by: New England Patriots Other tagged players: Damien Harris, Rex Burkhead, James White Matthew Stafford officially active Sunday, as expected
No surprise here, as Matthew Stafford is officially active Sunday. He was questionable, but all reports pointed towards him playing.
As reported by: Tim Twentyman Bengals' WR Mike Thomas inactive
Bengals’ WR Mike Thomas has been ruled inactive for Sunday. His absence opens up at most a couple targets for the Bengals’ other pieces. John Ross is active Sunday, but his role is likely to be very small, if anything at all.
As reported by: Geoff Hobson Other tagged players: John Ross Isaiah Wright, K Dustin Hopkins reportedly will play today, Dontrelle Inman not expected to play
The Football Team will reportedly have WR Isaiah Wright and K Dustin Hopkins for Week 11, while Dontrelle Inman is not expected to play. This would be Inman’s third straight missed game.
As reported by: John Keim Other tagged players: Dustin Hopkins, Dontrelle Inman Teddy Bridgewater continues to make progress, but remains game-time decision
Teddy Bridgewater continued to make progress throughout the week, but remains a game-time decision. He handled the snaps during the Panthers’ walkthrough, and will test his knee pregame Sunday. If he can’t go, either P.J. Walker or Will Grier will start, with reports pointing towards Walker. Walker played well in the XFL earlier this year, but has only attempted 8 NFL regular season passes, all coming since Week 8 this season. If Walker players, he will be an extremely high risk option.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: P.J. Walker, Will Grier Irv Smith expected to play today
Irv Smith is expected to play today after a one game absence. His return should eliminate the role for Tyler Conklin, while Smith and Kyle Rudolph should split the TE work.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Kyle Rudolph, Tyler Conklin Allen Lazard expected to play, but with a potential snap count limit
Allen Lazard is expected to play Week 11, but with a potential snap count limit. The possibility of a snap limit does create some downside risk, but if Lazard is healthy enough to be active, he should return to his role as one of the top pass catchers in this offense. If the reports of a potential snap count limit are incorrect, then there is some nice upside to Lazard today.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Rapoport: Matthew Stafford, Drew Lock, Noah Fant, Damien Harris, and Kenny Stills all expected to play
Rapoport did his usual news dump early Sunday morning, confirming that all of the above players are expected to play. All of these players were questionable, but seemed likely to play already. This report does give us more confidence they will play, but it is worth monitoring inactives, just in case there is some surprising news.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Drew Lock, Noah Fant, Damien Harris, Kenny Stills Dez Bryant elevated to the active roster for Sunday
Dez Bryant has been elevated to the active roster for Sunday, one week after being kept inactive on the practice squad. In his debut two weeks ago, Bryant played just two snaps, so expectations should be kept low. It is likely best to assume Bryant won’t actively be involved in the offense until we see him get any type of significant run.
As reported by: Field Yates Sammy Watkins ruled out; Mecole Hardman activated off COVID-19 list
Sammy Watkins has been ruled out and will miss his fifth straight game. Mecole Hardman was activated off the COVID-19 list and is cleared to play. Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce have been the clear top options in the passing game, including a ridiculous 18 targets last week for Hill. While Hill’s target share should return to a more reasonable level, he is still in position to continue his excellent season, especially with Watkins remaining out.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Mecole Hardman, Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce Drew Lock reportedly confirmed as starter Sunday
Drew Lock has reportedly been confirmed as starter Sunday. If Lock is healthy enough to play he will start, and he has been progressing this week. Expect Lock to start barring any last minute setbacks.
As reported by: Mike Klis Joe Mixon placed on Injured Reserve
Joe Mixon has been placed on Injured Reserve, meaning he will be out for at least 3 games and the earliest he can return is Week 14. Giovani Bernard and Samaje Perine will continue to get additional work, and Trayveon Williams could have a role after getting his first five carries of the season last week.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Giovani Bernard, Samaje Perine, Trayveon Williams J.J. Taylor ruled out for Sunday
Not surprisingly, J.J. Taylor has been ruled out for Sunday. He has not had a role in the offense recently, and Sony Michel being activated from IR pushes Taylor even further down the depth chart.
As reported by: New England Patriots Jack Doyle clears concussion protocol, has no injury designation for Sunday
Jack Doyle has cleared the concussion protocol and has no injury designation for Sunday. The Colts will have their top-3 TEs, with Trey Burton and Mo Alie-Cox also healthy.
As reported by: Indianapolis Colts Other tagged players: Trey Burton, Mo Alie-Cox