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  • Russell Wilson QB | NYG

    Giants' Russell Wilson: Set to back up Winston in Week 11

    Giants interim coach Mike Kafka said Wednesday that Wilson is "going to be the backup" behind Jameis Winston during Sunday's matchup against the Packers, Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports.

    Wilson has been overtaken by Winston as the No. 2 quarterback in New York, but he'll get a chance to handle backup duties versus Green Bay in Week 11 with Jaxson Dart (concussion) expected to sit out the contest. Kafka said Wilson remains "a crucial part of our offense," but once Dart has returned to full health, the veteran signal-caller will likely be relegated to emergency No. 3 quarterback duties.

  • Davis Mills QB | HOU

    Texans' Davis Mills: Prepping for another start

    Mills is preparing to start Sunday's game at Tennessee with C.J. Stroud still in concussion protocol and absent from Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.

    Stroud reportedly still has concussion symptoms as of Monday/Tuesday, and his continued absence from practice suggests he's still in the early phases of concussion protocol. Mills led a brilliant comeback win over the Jaguars this past Sunday, finishing with 312 total yards and three TDs.

  • Lamar Jackson QB | BAL

    Ravens' Lamar Jackson: May practice Thursday

    Jackson missed Wednesday's practice due to knee soreness but may resume practicing as soon as Thursday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

    Ravens head coach John Harbaugh downplayed the knee injury, telling reporters that Jackson "should be ok" and may return to practice in short order, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports. A return on Thursday, even in a limited capacity, would put Jackson on track to play this Sunday against the Browns.

  • Joe Burrow QB | CIN

    Bengals' Joe Burrow: Practicing Wednesday

    Burrow (toe) is participating in the early portion of Wednesday's unpadded practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

    Burrow threw passes in sweatpants and a helmet two days after the Bengals designated him for a return from injured reserve. The team said he'll practice in a limited capacity, with Burrow noting that he'd like to return for a Thanksgiving Day game at Baltimore on Nov. 27.

  • C.J. Stroud QB | HOU

    Texans' C.J. Stroud: Not practicing Wednesday

    Stroud (concussion) isn't practicing Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

    Bien-Aime notes that Stroud still had concussion symptoms earlier this week after missing Sunday's win over the Jaguars. There are still a few days for Stroud to make progress through the concussion protocol, but early signs point to Davis Mills making another start this Sunday at Tennessee.

  • Lamar Jackson QB | BAL

    Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Not practicing Wednesday

    Jackson (undisclosed) isn't practicing Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Jackson finished up Sunday's win over the Vikings, but Hensley notes that the star QB took some hard hits in the contest. In any case, the Ravens' upcoming practice report will reveal whether or not Jackson is dealing with an injury. It's also possible that he was tending to a personal matter or was given a rest day.

  • Jaxson Dart QB | NYG

    Giants' Jaxson Dart: Won't start Sunday

    Interim head coach Mike Kafka confirmed Wednesday that Dart (concussion) won't start Sunday's game against the Packers.

    With Dart in the NFL's concussion protocol, the Giants are playing it safe with the 2025 first-rounder, which sets the stage for Jameis Winston to draw the start versus Green Bay. Per Paul Schwartz of the New York Post, Kafka noted that Dart is "right on track and right on pace" in terms of concussion protocol, which suggests that Dart could be cleared in time to get the starting nod in Week 12. If Dart is made inactive this weekend, Russell Wilson would be in line to back up Winston.

  • Jameis Winston QB | NYG

    Giants' Jameis Winston: Named starter for Week 11

    Giants interim coach Mike Kafka said Wednesday that Winston will start Sunday's matchup against the Packers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Winston has overtaken Russell Wilson as the No. 2 quarterback in New York, and he'll officially start versus Green Bay in Week 11 with Jaxson Dart (concussion) still working his way through the NFL's protocol for brain injuries. Last season, Winston started seven games with the Browns (12 appearances) and compiled 2,121 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He's spent the 2025 campaign so far operating as the Giants' emergency No. 3 quarterback.

  • Will Howard QB | PIT

    Steelers' Will Howard: Comes off IR

    The Steelers activated Howard (hand) from IR to the 53-man roster on Wednesday.

    Howard began the regular season on IR due to a fractured hand suffered during training camp, and after having had his 21-day practice window opened Oct. 22, the rookie sixth-round pick is now ready for game action. He could contribute as the Steelers' emergency No. 3 quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph versus the Bengals on Sunday.

  • Russell Wilson QB | NYG

    Giants' Russell Wilson: Being demoted to No. 3 QB

    Wilson has lost his grasp on the No. 2 quarterback role to Jameis Winston, who is likely to start Sunday's game against the Packers with Jaxson Dart in the concussion protocol, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.

    Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka's first major move is the demotion of Wilson, who opened the regular season as New York's starter but was benched in favor of Dart after three games. The 31-year-old veteran played the entire fourth quarter of New York's loss to the Bears in Week 10 after Dart's injury, in which span he orchestrated only one field-goal drive while Chicago scored two unanswered TDs to take the lead. Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports that Dart is expected to miss Week 11 while working his way through the concussion protocol, setting the stage for Winston to take his first offensive snaps of the season.

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