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An ex-Eagles executive who drew interest from the Bills after they fired Doug Whaley, Veach was considered one of the top scouts in Philly’s front office before climbing the ladder and eventually following Andy Reid to Kansas City. Veach currently holds the title of Chiefs co-director of player personnel.

Smith has been out since Week 6, which was his first game back from a two-week absence. In the middle of a lost season, there’s no reason for the Eagles to rush their star receiver back. We don’t expect him to play this week and it’s possible he’s out for a while longer. Makai Lemon will likely operate as the team’s WR1 once again.

Jaguars coach Liam Coen told reporters earlier today that Tuten will be a game-time decision for this week’s Thursday Night Football game. He also told reporters that Tuten would get in a limited session today. Unfortunately, that did not happen. Tuten logged his third DNP of the week instead. Conversely, Chris Rodriguez (hand) logged three limited sessions and was removed from the injury report. As things currently stand, Tuten is on the wrong side of questionable, while Rodriguez appears to be the likely starter. Rodriguez should be added in all 10- and 12-team leagues.

Cornerback Nate Wiggins is questionable with an illness. He did not practice today. Hawkins missed Week 8 with the knee issue and wasn’t able to practice once this week. The Ravens play on Thursday this week and then get an extended break until Monday of Week 10, when they’ll take on the Chargers. The extra time off might help Hawkins get back on the field.

Hill saw eight targets in a blowout loss last week. Third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano peppered him with check-downs, though Hill only managed four catches. With Fagnano making his first career start tomorrow, Hill should continue to rack up targets in Week 9. He’s in the RB4 mix in PPR leagues.

Andrews has been playing through the hand injury for a few weeks without any issues. He logged three full practices this week. With Joe Fagnano making his first career start for the Ravens tomorrow, we wouldn’t advise playing any Ravens outside of Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers this week.

Randall is currently on injured reserve, so the Ravens will have to activate him tomorrow afternoon if they plan on him playing. He will compete with Rasheen Ali for the RB3 role if he’s ready to return to the field this week. There isn’t any fantasy value to be had here.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters today that general manager Brett Veach has been constantly sharing potential trade targets with the coaching staff for about a month. According to Goldman, the Chiefs could also target additions along the offensive and defensive lines, but he believes the team would “likely have to acquire a receiver through other means” before focusing on the trenches. There aren’t many free agency options right now, though, so it is unclear how this scenario would play out. Goldman notes that Josh Downs and Brian Thomas Jr. “have surfaced in trade discussions.” He does not think the Chiefs will make a move before Sunday, though a move early next week, before the November 10th trade deadline, is still possible.

Henry could ultimately get in a limited session later in the day, but this certainly looks like a DNP. The veteran tight end injured his foot early in the Pats’ Week 8 win over the Dolphins and did not return. Rookie Eli Raridon will take his spot in the lineup if Henry is unable to play this week. Raridon is averaging an impressive 13.3 yards per catch while mixing in behind Henry this year. He would immediately be in the TE2 mix if Henry is ruled out.

Schefter adds that this trade will not be completed in time for Brissett to play in Week 9’s Thursday Night Football game for the Ravens, but he will make his debut in Week 10 against the Chargers. Brissett’s impending arrival in Baltimore immediately stabilizes the pass-catching corps’ fantasy value. The trade compensation has not yet been revealed, but we expect to know more soon.

Robinson has missed the past two weeks with the hamstring issue. A limited session today puts him on track to return to the lineup against the Bengals on Sunday. Robinson had at least seven carries in every game before going down in Week 6. He will be in the RB4 mix if he gets the green light for Week 9.