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Stafford (hip/back) is trending toward a game-time decision for Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff against the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

It appears as if Stafford's 136-game starting streak could be in serious jeopardy, as the veteran quarterback evidently is dealing with some discomfort thanks to a back injury he suffered last week, in addition to a hip problem that has been giving the 31-year-old issues throughout the better part of October. Multiple reporters indicated Stafford was moving fine at practice this past week, but a questionable designation following Friday's practice report leaves open the possibility Stafford could miss his first game since 2010. Jeff Driskel and David Blough are next up on the team's QB depth chart.

Hoyer will start Sunday's game against the Dolphins after Jacoby Brissett (knee) was downgraded to out.

It's a bit of a surprise to see the Colts rule out Brissett prior to Sunday, as the 26-year-old was able to practice, albeit on a limited basis, all week. Hoyer, who entered last week's contest and finished with a respectable 168 passing yards and three touchdowns, should be primed for a solid matchup against the 1-7 Dolphins, although he'll be without a pair of key pass catchers in T.Y Hilton (calf) and Parris Campbell (hand).

Brissett (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Brian Hoyer will start at QB in Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET contest. Chad Kelly was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad.

Mahomes (kneecap), who doesn't carry a Week 10 injury designation after practicing fully all week, feels like he won't be limited physically in his slated return to the lineup Sunday against the Titans, ESPN's Adam Teicher reports. "That's what we tested out this week especially," Mahomes noted Friday. "We put me on the run, and I threw it across my body and did all the stuff I've grown to do as I've been in the NFL and my whole career. I didn't have any pain. I was still able to do it. I wanted to make sure I was able to do that before I got back on that field."

Mahomes hasn't suited up up since dislocating his right kneecap Oct. 17, but he's slated to start Sunday's contest, barring any unexpected setbacks, which will send Matt Moore -- who had been filling in at QB for the Chiefs -- back to a reserve role. Additionally, the return of Mahomes should boost the Week 10 (and beyond) fantasy prospects of key receiving weapons Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins.

Stafford (hip/back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Chicago.

Stafford is tending to injuries unrelated to the one he played through earlier this season and at times during the 2018 campaign. He was limited by the back and hip concerns in practice all week, but there doesn't appear to be much worry about his availability this weekend. Look for the Lions to solidify Stafford's status approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Jackson (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Cincinnati.

After sitting out Thursday's practice due to an illness, Jackson returned Friday as a full participant. "He looked good," coach John Harbaugh told Clifton Brown of the Ravens' official site. Despite those facts, fantasy managers may want to keep an eye on Baltimore's inactive list, which will be released about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Mahomes (knee) is on track to start Sunday's game against the Titans, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Andy Reid noted Friday that Mahomes -- who practiced fully this week -- will return to action Sunday "unless something happens" between now and game time. With that in mind, we'd still recommend monitoring the situation, but as things stand, Mahomes -- who suffered a dislocated right kneecap Oct. 17 -- will be back in action this weekend.

Brissett (knee) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Brissett was limited in practice all three days this week, which is encouraging, but George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin relays that coach Frank Reich acknowledged Friday with regard to the QB's Week 10 status that "we've got to make the right decision, for him and the team." If the Colts choose to play it safe with Brissett this weekend, Brian Hoyer would be in line to start at QB in Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET contest.

Brissett (knee) was present for Friday's practice, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.

Brissett already has back-to-back limited sessions to his credit this week, and his presence on the field Friday is a positive indicator with regard to his availability for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Coach Frank Reich is slated address the media after practice, at which point there will hopefully be a concrete answer with regard to the QB's Week 10 status.

Jackson (illness) returned to practice Friday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Jackson missed Thursday's practice as a result of his illness, but his presence alone Friday likely clears the road for him to take the field Sunday against the Bengals. The release of the Ravens' final injury report will reveal whether or not Jackson carries any sort of designation heading into Week 10.