Fantasy Football News

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Cooper Rush gives the Cowboys the "best chance" to win. (Source: Calvin Watkins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rush was announced as still being the starter on Sunday against the Commanders as he comes off a 354 yard performance on Monday. It is possible we see Trey Lance if Dallas continues to lose, but it will remain Rush behind center for now.

Mike Evans was seen at practice on Thursday. (Source: Rick Stroud on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Evans was limited at practice on Wednesday and will likely be limited again. He remains on track to return on Sunday for Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers.

Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero said Jaycee Horn is on scheduled to play in Week 12 against the Chiefs. (Source: David Newton on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Horn opened the week limited at practice due to a calf injury. He should be good to go for Sunday barring any setbacks.

DeVonta Smith was absent from practice on Wednesday. (Source: Philadelphia Eagles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smith was also absent from practice on Wednesday last week, so his status should not be considered to be in danger. His status is still worth monitoring at practice on Thursday.

Tyler Lockett was sidelined from practice on Wednesday. (Source: Bob Condotta on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It was a rest day for the veteran. Lockett remains in the WR3/WR4 conversation for fantasy managers.

Leonard Williams was sidelined from practice on Wednesday. (Source: Bob Condotta on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is something to monitor, but Williams should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Noah Fant was absent from practice on Wednesday (Source: Bob Condotta on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Fant continues to work his way back from a groin injury. He remains off the fantasy radar when he is healthy.

The Seahawks designated Rayshawn Jenkins to return from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact: Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Jenkins could return as early as this week's game against the Cardinals.

Tyler Mabry has cleared waivers after he was released by the Seahawks. (Source: Bob Condotta on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is possible Mabry lands back with the Seahawks practice squad.

Minnesota Vikings TE Nick Muse had his 21-day practice window opened and is designated for a return from injured reserve. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Muse was placed on IR in September with a hand injury, what was called a "small fracture." He has the opportunity to return as early as Week 12 but will need to be activated ahead of Week 14 or miss the rest of the year. The Vikings have used three tight ends in Week 11 (Johnny Mundt, Josh Oliver and the recently returned T.J. Hockenson), and Muse's return could shake up the order, though he played just two offensive snaps this season in two games.

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday as a part of an injury-maintenance program the Eagles are putting him through for a lower-body injury. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: While he was limited on Wednesday, Hurts expects to be available for full participation the rest of the week. It is worth noting that Hurts is either nursing a new ankle injury or approaching the end-of-season stretch with precaution given his history of late-year injuries, though this should bring no concern. It is extremely common for players to be limited or even not participate on Wednesdays before ultimately being fine for the rest of the week. You can keep Hurts as a locked-in weekly starter until there is real cause for concern.

Aaron Jones (ribs) logged a full practice session on Wednesday. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jones has been dealing with an injury to his ribs for over a week, but it's not a serious issue and he was able to log a full practice session to start the week on Wednesday. He should be fully good to go for Week 12, assuming there's no unforeseen setbacks in his recovery. He should be a quality starter in a divisional matchup against the Bears on Sunday, assuming he's active.

Josh Oliver (wrist/ankle) was sidelined at Minnesota's practice on Wednesday. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Oliver suffered an ankle injury in Week 11's win over the Titans, and that plus a lingering wrist injury left him sidelined at practice on Wednesday. His status for Week 12 has yet to be determined, but either way, fantasy managers shouldn't expect much out of him with T.J. Hockenson now back in the lineup for Minnesota.

Sam Darnold (foot) was limited at Minnesota's practice on Wednesday. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Darnold was limited at Minnesota's first practice of the week on Wednesday. He's managing a foot injury right now, but it's not thought to be a serious issue and he should be able to play through it in Week 12. He projects to be a decent streaming option in a divisional matchup against the Bears on Sunday.

Brandin Cooks (knee) returned to practice as a limited participant on Wednesday. (Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The team recently opened Cooks' 21-day practice window and he was able to take part in Wednesday's practice in a limited fashion. He will have a chance to play in Week 12, depending on how he feels throughout the week. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect much value out of him for the rest of the season with Cooper Rush at the helm for the Cowboys.

Jake Ferguson (concussion) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. (Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ferguson left Monday's game early after suffering a concussion. He is currently going through the NFL's concussion protocols and wasn't able to practice on Wednesday as a result. His participation at practice on Thursday and Friday will be the biggest indicators of his status for Week 12.

CeeDee Lamb (back/foot) was limited at Dallas' practice on Wednesday. (Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lamb was a limited participant to start the week on Wednesday. He's dealing with a pair of injuries, but neither of them are considered serious, and he should be available to play in Week 12 barring anything unforeseen. Fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to start him if he's healthy, even with Cooper Rush set to start at QB for the Cowboys.

Tyjae Spears (concussion) missed Tennessee's practice on Wednesday. (Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The team recently reported that Spears is going through the NFL's concussion protocols, and he was unable to practice on Wednesday as a result. It remains to be seen if he will get cleared to play prior to Sunday's game against the Texans, but if not, expect Tony Pollard to see a large workload with Julius Chestnut playing the backup role for Tennessee.

L'Jarius Sneed (quad) was a non-participant at practice on Wednesday. (Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sneed was unable to take part in practice on Wednesday. He is still dealing with a quad injury, which has been a lingering problem for him for a while now. It remains to be seen whether or not he will play in Week 12 against the Texans.

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Pacheco continues to work his way back from a fibula fracture he suffered in mid-September. He was limited in practice all week prior to being ruled out in Week 11, so he will likely need to log a few full practices before the Chiefs send him out on game day.