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It doesn’t seem like Thomas is going to be active this weekend at this point. If he is, we’re going to need to see a major turnaround on Friday, probably with a coach quote attached, for it to be more than a pessimistic-side-of-questionable situation. Thomas has not practiced either day this week after incurring the lowest high-ankle sprain of all-time against the Raiders on Sunday.

Wilson practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday, putting him on track to play this weekend. Given his comments, it seems likely he upgraded to full on Thursday. Wilson sat out in Weeks 7-8, and the Jets were on bye in Week 9, helpfully giving him a no-cost week off to heal. Wilson should return to the borderline WR1/2 ranks against the Browns this weekend.

The practice report should clarify the situation, but unexpected Thursday absences are concerning. Hopefully, this is simply an excused absence of some sort. Browns WR Cedric Tillman (hamstring) is practicing in full this week, which is a positive. Rookie WR Isaiah Bond (foot) remains sidelined. Veteran TE David Njoku would climb up the TE1 ranks if Fannin were to sit out in Week 10.

The Colts sometimes give injured players a full day off rather than allowing them to practice in a limited capacity, with the goal of practicing in full soon thereafter. We do not yet know Pittman’s practice participation level, but it would be unsurprising to see him labeled as a full-go today. Pittman is no stranger to playing through injury. His return to practice today puts him on track to play in Week 10 against the Falcons.

We expect Cook to be listed as a limited participant today, but his return puts him on track to play in Week 10 against the Dolphins, whose run defense is among the league’s worst. Backup RBs Ray Davis and Ty Johnson are still worth stashing on benches, just in case Cook’s injury flares up, but at this time, neither one appears to be a locked-in FLEX-worthy starter this week.

The news comes directly from head coach Matt LaFleur, who called Golden day to day earlier this week. Golden left Week 9 with a shoulder injury and did not return. It doesn’t seem like a long-term issue, but fantasy managers will still want to keep an eye on the Packers’ injury report throughout the week. His absence would free up a few more deep shots for Christian Watson. Golden had been struggling to make an impact before the shoulder injury. Fantasy managers should look elsewhere for a FLEX play, even if he is cleared from the injury report by the end of the week.

It looks like Godwin will miss another week while dealing with the fibula issue. At this point, it’s unclear when he will return to action. With Mike Evans also sidelined, Emeka Egbuka will continue to go unchallenged as the Bucs’ WR1. Sterlin Shepard and Tez Johnson will round out the team’s starting wide receiver trio.

Irving hasn’t played since Week 4 and a Week 9 bye was not enough to get him back on the practice field. Two DNPs to open the week all but guarantee another missed game for the young back. Rachaad White will likely draw the start again this week. Facing a New England defense that is giving up the fewest rushing yards in the league to opposing running backs, White will be a low-end RB2 at best for Week 10.

Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters earlier in the week that the plan was for Gardner to suit up this week if he cleared concussion protocol in time. He should be in the starting lineup on Sunday. Gardner will be tasked with covering Drake London in his Colts debut.

Hall was arguably the biggest trade candidate on the Jets heading into Tuesday’s deadline. In the middle of another lost season, the Jets were massive sellers, moving on from defensive stars Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams. The fact that they were willing to axe a trade for over the difference between a third and fourth-round pick is almost stunning. Hall is an impending free agent and New York is at the ground floor of a rebuild. This could mean that they will try to re-sign him in the spring or that he is a candidate for the transition tag. Either way, Hall will close out his rookie contract as a member of the Jets. The Chiefs will move forward with Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt splitting their backfield.