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Locke is in the league's concussion protocol after being injured in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Locke played a season-high 68 defensive snaps against Arizona after he'd logged just 31 snaps on defense across his previous two appearances this season. Markquese Bell would be in line for more snaps if Locke is unable to play against the Colts on Sunday.

Downs is in the league's concussion protocol after being injured in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Downs has started all eight games after being selected with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 Draft. He's racked up 52 tackles (30 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass breakup on 92 percent of the defensive snaps. Cobie Durant, Markquese Bell and Alijah Clark could all see elevated snaps if Downs is unable to play Week 9 against the Colts.

Lawrence suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Coach Brian Schottenheimer said the first-round rookie could miss some time with the injury. Across eight games this season, Lawrence has posted 13 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pair of bass breakups on 41 percent of Dallas' defensive snaps.

Folk went 0-for-1 on field-goal tries and did not attempt an extra point in Sunday's 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers.

The kicker missed wide left from 53 yards out in the first quarter. It was difficult for the Atlanta offense to move the ball in rainy conditions. Folk has failed to connect on four field-goal tries and an extra point in 2026.

Wright rushed two times for five yards in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Patriots.

Wright failed to catch his lone target in the passing game and remains firmly planted behind Ollie Gordon on the depth chart. While Gordon has been one of the most productive running backs on a per-carry basis this season, Wright has seemingly been stuck in the mud as a runner, averaging a pitiful 1.9 yards per carry on 22 attempts.

Reichard missed his sole field-goal attempt and made his sole PAT in the Vikings' 19-15 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Reichard missed a 57-yard field goal on the first drive of the game. The kicker's miss proved costly as the Vikings lost a four-point game that went down to the wire. Reichard is now 18-for-20 on field-goal attempts and 10-for-10 on PATs through seven regular-season games in 2026.

Stowers caught all three targets for 53 yards in Sunday night's 27-10 loss to the Commanders.

It was just the rookie's second game of the season after he debuted in Week 7 against Dallas. Stowers' snap share remained low, playing just 18.8 percent of the Eagles' offensive snaps against Washington, but he could earn more playing time by producing big plays when given the chance. In what's looking like a lost season for Philly, Stowers could be someone to stash in deeper fantasy leagues, especially if the Eagles trade Dallas Goedert ahead of next week's deadline.

Blue caught his lone target for nine yards in Sunday night's 27-10 loss to the Commanders.

It was the running back's first action of the regular season after he was signed to the active roster last week. Blue logged eight offensive snaps and sits behind Saquon Barkley and Elijah Mitchell on the depth chart. With Tank Bigsby (abdomen) likely due back in the near future, Blue's stay on the 53-man roster could be short.

Allen caught two of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Broncos.

The rookie wide receiver usurped Jalen Royals on the depth chart, operating as the clear WR3 behind Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy. Allen ran 22 routes on Patrick Mahomes' 44 dropbacks, but with both Rice and Worthy healthy alongside Travis Kelce and Kenneth Walker, there doesn't appear to be much juice to squeeze for Allen.

Shrader made his sole PAT in the Colts' 42-7 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Shrader did not have a very active night, making the sole kick he was called upon for. Shrader is now 14-for-15 on PATs while remaining 19-for-21 on field-goal attempts through eight regular-season games in 2026.