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2 Jayden Daniels , QB, Commanders (ribs) — Expected to play After a game-time-decision start/Hail Mary miracle in Week 8, Daniels is expected to play in the Commanders’ matchup with the Giants . Terry McLaurin ( Ciely’s WR11 ) could have a big game against a Giants team ranked 23rd in passing yards per game (223.5), according to TruMedia.
Lamar Jackson , QB, Ravens (back/knee) — Expected to play Jackson returned to practice Friday and is expected to play. Coach John Harbaugh indicated Jackson was simply resting on Wednesday when he did not practice, but then he was also out Thursday, causing concern. But he should be good to go against Denver .
Derek Carr , QB, Saints (oblique) — Expected to play Carr is expected to return in Week 9 , which could buoy the Saints’ receiving corps ...
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