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1 Jayden Daniels , QB, Commanders (ribs) — Questionable After a game-time-decision start/Hail Mary miracle in Week 8, Daniels is questionable with a lingering rib injury ahead of the Commanders’ matchup with the Giants . If Daniels plays, 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) — Questionable Jackson returned to practice Friday. Coach John Harbaugh indicated Jackson was simply resting on Wednesday when he did not practice, but then he was also out Thursday. There will be major fantasy implications if Jackson can’t take the play Sunday — but no need to panic now that he’s back on the practice field.
Derek Carr , QB, Saints (oblique) — Expected to play Carr is expected to return in Week 9, which co.