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Coach Brandon Staley, who has previously been firm that Austin Ekeler is the Chargers' top running back despite their rushing struggles, hinted that changes could be coming to the Los Angeles backfield.

"Competition for carries is going to be something that you can see happening," Staley said Wednesday. "We're going to keep exploring, making adjustments, so that we can find that rhythm that I've been talking about. That's certainly one way to do it."

Related Players: Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller

Ekeler has been very inefficient since returning from injury, never topping 70 yards on the ground in the last eight games, and routinely finishing with less than 3.5 yards per carry. The Chargers still have an outside shot at a playoff berth, so a change makes sense.

Ekeler should still be started in fantasy leagues, but a lighter workload should push him out of high-end RB1 considerations.

Zach Wilson -- benched in each of the past two seasons, most recently in late November in favor of Tim Boyle, who was released yesterday -- has been named the Jets' starting quarterback for Sunday's game vs. the Texans.

Related Players: Brett Rypien

Wilson should be avoided in all fantasy formats wherever possible, no matter how deep the league is. Garrett Wilson should receive a small boost, but still remains a WR2.

Tim Boyle, the No. 3 quarterback who became the starter after the Jets benched Zach Wilson, will be released by the Jets, according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports.

The Jets also will be signing quarterback Brett Rypien from the Seattle practice squad.

Related players: Trevor Siemian

There is no update on who the Jets plan to start this week. There are conflicting reports about the team wanting to go back to Wilson but Wilson being reluctant to play. With Boyle out of the picture and Rypien perhaps needing more time to get up to speed, it could mean Siemian gets the nob. We'll likely know more by later in the week, but it probably goes without saying no one is really a good option outside of desperation plays in deeper two-QB or superflex leagues and dynasty leagues.

Robert Saleh says he's not ready to name the Jets' starting QB for Week 14, and going back to Zach Wilson is among the options.

Related players: Tim Boyle, Trevor Siemian

Needless to say, this situation is a bit of a mess. Pelissero shared a post from Andrew Siciliano where Saleh said, "Let's be clear, if [Wilson] were reluctant to play, he wouldn't be here." But from Wilson's standpoint, who could blame him if there was any truth to the story from The Athletic. Be sure to monitor the situation, but whoever is named the starter would only have deeper league, two QB or superflex value.

The Jets want to make a switch at QB. The team is leaning towards Zach Wilson to take over, but he is reluctant to stepping back in.

Related players: Tim Boyle, Trevor Siemian

Russini went on to say the team is discussing the next step to take. With Wilson not wanting to go back in, and the team not seeing much more from Boyle or Siemian this past week, the Jets may need to hit the waiver wire to find their next QB. The Jets sit at 4-8, and while they are still alive, they need to win-out and find a lot of help along the way.

Titans coach Mike Vrabel clarifies that RB Derrick Henry is not in the concussion protocol.

Related players: Tyjae Spears, Julius Chestnut

Earlier today we reported from Adam Schefter that Henry was in protocol, but that turns out not to be the case. As Rapoport's post went on to say, this news puts Henry on track to play this week. It's a Monday night game against the Dolphins so owners will want to continue to monitor the situation. If for some reason Spears is still on your wire, he's still worth grabbing, especially if you're a Henry owner.

Titans’ RB Derrick Henry, who left Sunday’s game in the fourth quarter to be checked for a concussion, is in concussion protocol.

Related players: Tyjae Spears, Julius Chestnut

That will leave his status for this week's game in Miami in doubt. The trend this year is players tend to miss a week after entering protocol, but it isn't always the case. If Henry has to miss the game, Spears would seem to be a solid replacement option. He could benefit in the passing game if the Titans fall behind against a powerful Dolphin offense. Spears had 20 touches against the Colts, including 16 carries and four receptions.

Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle, who was limited this week with an ankle injury, is expected to go, source said. He's emerged as a complementary back to Tony Pollard.

Dowdle has received more work as of late, including 10+ carries in three of his last four outings. Consider him a low-end FLEX play on Thanksgiving.

Ja'Marr Chase trots to practice while Tee Higgins is not dressed.

Related Players: Trenton Irwin, Tyler Boyd

Higgins is trending towards missing yet another game, and now the Bengals offense is looking pretty dire. Boyd gets a bump but not a huge one, as Jake Browning continues to guide the ship.

Tim Boyle will start for the Jets on Black Friday against the Dolphins, according to multiple reports.

Related players: Zach Wilson

Boyle relieved Wilson this past week but went 7-for-14 for 33 yards and an INT against the Bills. The Jets are hoping any kind of spark can keep them alive long enough to get Aaron Rodgers back this season. Boyle saw one game last year going 2-for-8 for 33 yards with two INTs for the Bears in Week 18. In 2021, Boyle got some time with the Lions starting three games but losing all three. He threw for three TDs in those contests but also had six INTs. For now, Boyle should only be considered it deeper leagues that start two QBs.