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Deshaun Watson practiced with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday for the first time since Aug. 30. But with the quarterback sidelined for two more games as part of his 11-game suspension, coach Kevin Stefanski said the team's priority remains preparing quarterback Jacoby Brissett to play.

"This is the next step for [Watson]; it's good to have him back on the field," Stefanski said. "But the most important thing right now is getting ready for Buffalo and getting Jacoby ready."

Since Oct. 10, Watson has been allowed to sit in on team meetings and work out at the Browns' training facility. But until Wednesday, Watson had left the training facility when the Browns practiced, throwing and practicing on his own, the story said. The team is expected to start Watson in Week 13 at Houston.

Saints HC Dennis Allen told reporters the team will start QB Andy Dalton on Sunday.

Related players: Jameis Winston

Since a 4 TD game (with 3 INTs) with 361 yards on Oct. 20, Dalton has trended downward with 229 yards, 210 and last week just 174 against the Steelers. He's thrown four TDs and three INTs in that same three game span. You can argue it's a little surprising the team didn't make the switch following the loss to Pittsburgh, so Dalton could be on a short leash assuming Winston is ready to go.

Hackett said both players would be day-to-day this week as the Broncos prepare for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. On Jerry Jeudy specifically, Hackett went as far as to call it a "minor ankle.''

Other reports are saying Jeudy has as shot to play in Week 11. Jeudy leads the struggling offense in touchdown receptions with three, as the Broncos have scored 16 or fewer points in five of their six losses, the story pointed out.

Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy is getting an MRI on his ankle, but heading into the MRI, the belief is he strained a muscle behind his ankle. He couldn't put any pressure on it yesterday, so he couldn't run routes. Testing will tell how long he's out.

Related Players: Courtland Sutton, Kendall Hinton, Jalen Virgil

If Jeudy is forced to miss extensive time, Courtland Sutton would become the team's WR1 and de facto target hog. The only problem is, Russell Wilson, and this offense in general, will still cap his ceiling as a fantasy WR2. Kendall Hinton easily recorded a career-high with his 47 routes in Week 10, turning five targets into four receptions and 62 yards.

Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy has been ruled out for the rest of the game against the Titans with an ankle injury.

Jeudy was initially ruled questionable to return after suffering the injury on the first play of the game. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported it was an injury to the back of his ankle, not an Achilles injury, which is hopefully good news for Jeudy.

Browns ruled out LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (knee) and TE David Njoku (ankle) for Sunday’s game vs. the Dolphins.

Related Players: Harrison Bryant

Harrison Bryant is technically the replacement receiving tight end, but he only mustered 15 receiving yards in the two weeks prior to the team's Bye. Njoku was having a breakout year before his injury, clocking in as the TE6 through Week 7. If he returns next week he can safely be started as a TE1.

The Chiefs say that WR Mecole Hardman (abdomen) won't practice for the second straight day.

Related Players: JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kadarius Toney

It would be a shame to see Hardman miss time in the midst of a breakout that many fantasy managers have been waiting years to see. If he's forced out of Week 10, we could see a bump in manufactured touches to new arrival, Kadarius Toney.

Jets HC Robert Saleh confirmed they’re moving WR Elijah Moore to the slot.

The tweet went on to say Saleh added, "it’s a new position because we’ve been playing him outside for the most part." Saleh added the team is trying to find ways to utilize his strengths. Esden Jr. said in another tweet this is a big deal, because Moore did his best work in college from the slot. The Jets wanted to make him an outside guy that occasionally did some slot stuff, but they're flipping this and it works because Garrett Wilson is flashing on the outside. Those still holding Moore may want to hang on to him to see if this move works, and those needing WR help with a roster spot open could potentially also take a chance and claim him off waivers.

Browns TE David Njoku plans to play in Week 10.

Njoku missed Week 8 following a high ankle sprain he suffered Week 7, but he appears to have benefited from the Browns' Week 9 bye, the story said. He should slide right back in the rankings as a lower-end TE1 option.