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After fumbling only three times all of last season, Ezekiel Elliott coughed the ball up twice on Monday, making it five in the last five games. The Cowboys’ defense was putting together their best start of the season, forcing Arizona to punt on the Cardinals’ first three possessions. But once the wheels came off for Elliott, it was over for the rest of the team as well. Elliott fumbled on back-to-back possessions late in the first quarter and early in the second. The Cardinals offense turned those turnovers into a 14-0 lead.

Related players: Tony Pollard

Pollard came out and started the next series and was on for eight-straight plays before Elliott did come back into the game. The story said Elliott will need to take on a bigger leadership role with Dak Prescott out. He also could be counted on for possibly more touches as a result of Prescott being out, but will need to get the fumbling issue back under control.

Bengals WR John Ross approached the team about a trade recently.

Related players: Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd

Ross, in the last year of his rookie deal, hasn't been playing much of late and wants a fresh start if that's going to continue being the case. He was inactive for three weeks and played just one snap this past week. Garafolo said talks haven't gone far. Ross is buried a bit on the depth chart thanks to Boyd and perhaps especially Higgins who is emerging this year. There are two weeks until the trade deadline.

A.J. Green reaggravated his left hamstring during the team’s loss to Baltimore. The wideout originally suffered the hamstring injury during training camp.

Related players: Tyler Boyd, Tee Higgins, Auden Tate

HC Zac Taylor said on Monday that he’s unsure about Green’s playing status this week. Green didn’t have a reception in Sunday’s loss. Boyd and Higgins would likely be the top two targets for Joe Burrow if Green misses time. Tate could also see more snaps.

Chargers RB Austin Ekeler was placed on Injured Reserve and be out until at least Week 8. The Chargers also added RB Kalen Ballage to their practice squad.

Related Players: Joshua Kelley, Justin Jackson

Ekeler's hamstring injury was deemed 'significant' when it happened, and an IR stint confirms it will cost him at least a few more weeks.

A report earlier Monday indicated Chargers running back Austin Ekeler would miss multiple weeks with his injuries. A new report puts the prognosis at 4-6 weeks.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Ekeler is seeking a second opinion on his hamstring injury and hyperextended knee and the timeline doctors have given him.

Related players: Joshua Kelley, Justin Jackson

Ekeler played only three offensive snaps Sunday and had three touches for 14 yards. Meanwhile, Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley handled the running back duties after Ekeler’s injury Sunday. It's likely Kelley gets the larger workload going forward, but Jackson will be a factor as well.

Falcons WRs Julio Jones (hamstring) and Calvin Ridley (ankle) -- both listed as questionable -- will play tonight against the Packers, per source.

Related players: Russell Gage

Looks like both Ridley and Jones can safely be put in fantasy lineups for tonight for owners who took the chance and waited things out. It may mean a hit to the upside for Gage with both in the lineup.