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Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is expecting to return vs. the Vikings after missing two games with a hyperextended knee. “I’m definitely very optimistic about this week. Barring any setbacks the next couple of days, I’m feeling good…I think I’m in a good spot.” He will wear a brace.

Related Players: Tony Pollard

The Cowboys have shown time and again that they are willing to run Zeke until his wheels fall off, much to the chagrin of Tony Pollard managers. If Elliott is indeed good to go, expect the team to revert back to the 1A/1B committee, which leaves both options closer to the RB2 range than the RB1 range.

Kyler Murray could miss "another week or so.”

Related players: Colt McCoy, DeAndre Hopkins, Rondale Moore

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler first reported the news. If accurate, McCoy would get the start if Murray is out. McCoy wasn't bad last week, throwing for a TD and 238 yards. It was nice to see Hopkins (10-98-0) and Moore (9-94-0) continue to get targeted with Murray out of the lineup. Murray owners should have a backup plan as the Cards host the 49ers on Monday night in Week 11.

The Titans are expected to have QB Ryan Tannehill back for Week 10 against the Broncos.

Tannehill practiced in full Thursday which was a good sign for him. He’ll return after missing two games with an ankle injury and the Titans getting a look at rookie Malik Willis. Tannehill is our No. 25 quarterback this week as he faces one of the best defenses in the Broncos.

Rookie Treylon Burks is eligible to come off injured reserve this week. He’s been out with a turf toe injury that did not require surgery.

“We’ll see how he is feeling,” head coach Mike Vrabel said in his Monday press conference, via Jim Wyatt of the team’s website. “He has worked extremely hard to stay in shape and condition, take care of his body, lift. … I think this is the best he has been from the standpoint of handling a distraction … Whenever he is ready, I’m excited for him to get back out there."

The team didn't commit to activating Burks this week, but Vrabel did say he's done everything the team has asked to this point. Wide receivers had zero catches this past week with Malik Willis under center.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on RB Ezekiel Elliott playing vs. Packers next week: "Yes, I expect Zeke back against Green Bay."

Related Players: Tony Pollard

With the Cowboys on bye in Week 9, Elliott has extra time to heal his knee sprain. That's upsetting for Tony Pollard's fantasy managers after the stud running back earned 131 rushing yards and three touchdowns in his first start of the season last week. Elliott will no doubt return as the 1A option if he is indeed good to go next week.

After being limited at practice Wednesday due to his ankle injury, Titans’ QB Ryan Tannehill did not practice today.

Related Players: Malik Willis, Derrick Henry

There's no reason to expect the Titans to do anything but pound the rock if Tannehill is forced to miss Week 9. We don't currently have a single Tennessee receiver ranked in the top 50.

The Jaguars are trading for Falcons WR Calvin Ridley, per multiple sources.

Compensation still being finalized but will depend on when Ridley is able to play again. Ridley is currently serving a suspension for betting on NFL games during the 2021 season. He last saw action early in 2021 where he played five games and averaged over 10 targets a contest while hauling in 31 catches. Ridley potentially provides a nice one-two punch for QB Trevor Lawrence on the Jags with Christian Kirk, hopefully for the 2023 season.

Titans QB Malik Willis took all the starter reps this week in practice as Ryan Tannehill has been dealing with an ankle injury and an illness, putting Willis in position to start against the Texans.

Tannehill played through the ankle injury against the Colts but only practiced in a limited fashion on Thursday and the illness caused him to miss the Titans' walkthrough on Saturday. Willis had a good showing in the preseason and will the mobility factor to the Titans' offense. The offense still runs through Derrick Henry, our No. 1 RB this week while Willis is a low-end QB2 with upside in the running game.