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Related players: Jaron Brown, Malik Turner, David Moore

A source told Adam Schefter earlier Monday he didn't think Baldwin could go tonight, and he will indeed sit. That leaves Brown, Turner and Moore as potential targets behind Tyler Lockett.

Seahawks’ WR Doug Baldwin, who did not practice this week due to a groin injury, is listed as questionable for tonight’s game vs Vikings.

Related players: Tyler Lockett, David Moore, Jaron Brown

Schefter went on to say in the tweet: Asked if Baldwin would play tonight, one source said: “I wouldn’t think so, but you never know with Doug. I’m sure he will try.” If Baldwin can't go Moore and Brown could see a bump in snaps and touches, but it's a tough matchup against the Vikings tonight.

The Carolina Panthers' treacherous trek to a potential postseason berth will have to be made without Greg Olsen on the field.

The veteran tight end said he suffered a ruptured plantar fascia during the Panthers' 24-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The injury brings Olsen's year to a premature end after a fracture in the same foot kept him out for three games earlier this season.

Related players: Chris Manhertz, Ian Thomas

Olsen's injury immediately robs the Panthers of one of their most valuable weapons on offense. It's also fair to wonder what might be next for the 33-year-old beyond this season, the story went on to say. Injuries to the same foot have limited the three-time Pro Bowler to 15 games over the last two seasons.

Tight end Greg Olsen won't return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers because of a foot injury.

Related players: Chris Manhertz, Ian Thomas

Olsen injured his right foot early in the second quarter - the same foot that sidelined him earlier this season and much of last season. Right after a snap, Olsen pulled up without making any contact with another player and hobbled toward the Panthers sideline before going to the ground. He was carted off the field soon after and ruled out for the rest of the game very soon after.

Manhertz and Thomas will handle TE duties at least for the remainder of this game. Thomas of course took over for Olsen when he was out with a foot injury earlier this season but was unimpressive in terms of fantasy production.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is out for the season.

The Bengals announced Monday that Dalton, who suffered a right thumb injury during Sunday's embarrassing loss to Cleveland, was placed on the injured reserve.

Related players: Tom Savage, Jeff Driskel, A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd, John Ross

Driskel closed out the game against Cleveland throwing for 155 yards and a TD as the Bengals tried to come from behind against the Browns. Dalton wasn't great this year, but his loss seems like a downgrade for the rest of the offense. Sitting at 5-6, but still in the hunt, one has to wonder if the team brings back Green with Dalton out, or if they still try to make a playoff push.

The initial report on Andy Dalton is positive news for the Bengals.

X-rays were negative, and Dalton’s right thumb is only a sprain, a team source told PFT.

Related players: Jeff Driskel

As the story went on to say, it remains to be seen how the injury affects Dalton’s status for practice and next week’s game. If Dalton can't go, Driskel - who threw for 155 yards and a TD - likely gets the start.