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  • Kerby Joseph SAF | DET

    Lions' Kerby Joseph: Won't play against Washington

    Joseph (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

    Joseph is set to miss a third consecutive game due to a knee injury he sustained during the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs. Thomas Harper and Erick Hallett are candidates to start at safety alongside Brian Branch in Joseph's absence. Joseph will aim to progress enough in his recovery to play in Week 11 against the Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 16.

  • Rasul Douglas CB | MIA

    Dolphins' Rasul Douglas: Doubtful for Sunday

    Douglas (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

    Douglas failed to log a practice this week and will likely not play Sunday against his former team. Ethan Bonner and Jason Marshall are in line to split snaps at outside corner in the absence of Douglas. If the 30-year-old cornerback ends up ruled out, he will have his next chance to return to the field in Week 11 against the Commanders.

  • 49ers' Ricky Pearsall: Ruled out for Week 10

    Pearsall (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    He hasn't practiced for more than a month, still limited to side-field work with the training staff. Pearsall will miss a sixth consecutive game, leaving Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne unchallenged as San Francisco's top two wide receivers.

  • Mac Jones QB | SF

    49ers' Mac Jones: Making another start

    Jones will start Sunday's game against the Rams even if Brock Purdy (toe) is active, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Purdy, listed as questionable, will merely be a backup if active. Jones has done a nice job of guiding San Francisco's offense, but he doesn't offer much in the way of rushing stats and is looking at a tough matchup with the Rams defense this Sunday.

  • Brock Purdy QB | SF

    49ers' Brock Purdy: Won't start even if active

    Purdy (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, but Mac Jones will start at quarterback even if Purdy is active, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    If he suits up Sunday, Purdy would merely be the No. 2 quarterback, with a return to the starting role perhaps coming Week 11 versus the Cardinals. For now, Jones will get at least one more start, leading San Francisco's offense into a highly anticipated NFC West showdown.

  • Zay Jones WR | ARI

    Cardinals' Zay Jones: Cleared to play this week

    Jones (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Seattle, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    He played through the same injury last week, handling a 52 percent snap share without seeing a target in the 27-17 win over Dallas. Jones should be fine to fill his usual role as the No. 3 WR in a TE-centric offense.

  • Josh Oliver TE | MIN

    Vikings' Josh Oliver: Ruled out

    Oliver (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.

    Oliver will miss a second consecutive week due to the foot sprain he suffered in Week 8 against the Chargers. The loss of the backup tight end will likely mean more snaps for Ben Yurosek again, who has logged 32 offensive snaps in the past two games since Oliver suffered his injury.

  • Jaguars' Parker Washington: Could be busy in Thomas' absence

    Washington could see additional opportunities Sunday against the Texans, as Brian Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out.

    The Jaguars will be without both Thomas and Travis Hunter (knee), with the latter on injured reserve. Washington has drawn at least nine targets three times this season, including each of the past two games. He and Dyami Brown, who cleared concussion protocol Friday, are set to lead Jacksonville's receiving corps along with Tuesday's trade acquisition Jakobi Meyers.

  • Packers' Brandon McManus: Set to kick in Week 10

    Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia announced Friday that McManus (right quadriceps) will serve as the Packers' placekicker Monday against the Eagles, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports. "He's getting healthier, and he's had a pretty good week kicking the ball," Bisaccia said.

    McManus logged a full practice Thursday for the first time since he tweaked his right quad during Week 6 prep, which initially led to back-to-back absences. He then was able to kick Weeks 8 and 9, but the results (4-for-7 FGAs, 4-for-4 PATs) were mixed during those contests. Even before suffering the injury, McManus was 7-for-9 on field-goal attempts and 11-for-12 on extra points, so his reliability still is in question. Having said that, he'll get the nod over Lucas Havrisik for a third straight game Monday.

  • Theo Jackson SAF | MIN

    Vikings' Theo Jackson: Questionable for Sunday

    Jackson (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

    Jackson was placed in concussion protocol following Sunday's Week 9 victory over the Lions. The 27-year-old logged a limited practice Thursday and full practice Friday looking for a chance to suit up for Sunday's game. If he is unable to play, another defensive back will have to take over the slot corner role. With Jeff Okudah (concussion) out, Tavierre Thomas, Jay Ward and Dwight McGlothern are all potential candidates for the role.

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