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Chiefs say that OT Ethan Driskell (illness) will return to practice Friday, as will CB Nazeeh Johnson (concussion). Kansas City says it will see where Johnson is at with an update post-practice.

WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) will once again be sidelined — he's likely to be down this week.

Related Players: DeAndre Hopkins, Xavier Worthy, Mecole Hardman, Justin Watson

Looks like it'll be another lost week for JuJu, which puts both Worthy and Hopkins on the WR3 radar against the Tampa Bay secondary.

Still no TE Dallas Goedert (hamstring) or CB Darius Slay (groin) at Eagles’ Friday practice.

Looks like neither will go for Sunday’s games vs. the Jaguars.

Related Players: Grant Calcaterra

It's looking like another Calcaterra week, which can be ignored in nearly all fantasy formats. Calcaterra crested 50 yards last week but delivered a 1-5-0 line back in Week 7. If Goedert is somehow cleared before Sunday, he is *very* startable against a soft Jaguars defense.

Tee Higgins and Orlando Brown Jr. will be listed as doubtufl on the Bengals injury report vs. the Raiders.

Related Players: Ja'Marr Chase, Andrei Iosivas, Trenton Irwin, Jermaine Burton, Mike Gesicki

If Higgins misses more time, expect Chase's target share to skyrocket, while Iosivas would once again be an interesting deep-league Flex play option, while Gesicki returns to TE streamer range. It's worth mentioning that rookie Jermaine Burton has been seeing more of the field, with Joe Burrow commenting on his performance throughout the week.

Mike Macdonald on @KIRONewsradio on DK Metcalf's (knee) potential return in Week 9: "Unfortunately it's still a little bit cloudy on what's going on on that front. I know he's trying like heck to get out there as soon as he can, but we're still taking it day by day."

Related Players: Jake Bobo, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tyler Lockett

Metcalf was sorely missed in Week 8, when no other receivers were able to step up outside of JSN going 6-69-0. Lockett, in particular, was a regrettable fantasy start, while Geno Smith had only 212 yards and zero touchdowns for the first time all season. If Metcalf gets cleared in time, put him back in WR2 consideration.

The reigning NFL MVP is back: Lamar Jackson just walked onto the practice field.

Jackson has missed the past two days with back and knee injuries.

On Friday, Jackson returned to practice, which is an encouraging sign for the Ravens heading into Sunday’s game vs Broncos.

Related Players: Josh Johnson

This would have been a huge blow to the Ravens' offense, and, obviously, fantasy teams that have been basking in glory since grabbing him during drafts. If he's cleared ahead of Sunday, consider him a possible overall QB1 once again.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is progressing again today. Barring an unexpected setback, the Giants’ top RB is expected to be cleared from the concussion protocol and start Sunday

Related Players: Devin Singletary, Eric Gray

This is fantastic news, as Tracy has been killing it with his recent heightened role. Over the last four games, he has handled 75 opportunities and produced RB13 numbers (15.0 half-PPR points per game). Fire him up as an RB2 once again.

Tyreek Hill (foot) is expected to play Sunday vs the Bills

Jevon Holland is doubtful — McDaniel said he’s “pessimistic” about Holland’s chances

Related Players: Jaylen Waddle

With Tyreek looking like a full-go, and Tua Tagovailoa back under center, he should be considered a top-10 option in basically any matchup.

Bills coach Sean McDermott said that LB Terrel Bernard should be good to go for Sunday's game.

WR Amari Cooper, WR Curtis Samuel and CB Christian Benford will be listed as questionable.

Related Players: Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Mack Hollins, Dalton Kincaid

Cooper's second game in a Bills uniform was a bit of a letdown, considering his 4-66-1 stat line in limited action the week before. Shakir and Coleman are nice WR3 options this week, with a slight bump to their floors if Cooper were to miss.

Doug Pederson says Brian Thomas Jr is a game-time decision vs. Eagles.

"He's not going to be 100%, but no one is at this time... we also don't want any set backs."

Travis Etienne is "another one who is probably a game-time decision."

Related Players: Tank Bigsby, Parker Washington, Tim Jones, Evan Engram

In a follow-up tweet, O'Brien mentions that Gabe Davis is also a game-time decision, so the Jaguars offense is in abject ruin right now. Engram might very well get 12-15 targets in Week 9, while Tank Bigsby should have a locked-in workload as well.

The Jets are placing WR Allen Lazard on Injured Reserve because of a chest injury, sources say. Aaron Rodgers’ good friend and trusted target is out at least four games.

Related Players: Garrett Wilson, Davante Adams, Mike Williams, Malachi Corley

The long-awaited Mike Williams trade feels very unlikely to happen now, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's a fantasy target, either. Lazard is an easy drop anywhere he's dangling on the roster bubble, and we should see some heightened red-zone usage out of Wilson, Adams, and Tyler Conklin moving forward.