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These three players and five other Titans staff members have tested positive. The team will stay away from facilities until at least Saturday, but they need to pass COVID-19 testing before attempting to play on Sunday. The NFL is prepared to delay the Titans vs. Steelers game to Monday if another day is needed. Because the Vikings played the Titans last Sunday, they too will be away from facilities until testing clears them. It’s the first major scare in the NFL.

We’re still waiting on the official report to confirm his Week 11 availability, but Jackson is clearly trending in the right direction for Week 11’s game against the Browns after popping up as a DNP in Wednesday’s practice with knee soreness. We’ll check back in when the Ravens’ final injury report is released, but there’s not much to be concerned about at this point.

Wilson went down in Week 9’s game against the Cowboys and will now miss a second-straight game with this rib injury. The veteran linebacker has started all eight games he’s appeared in for the Cardinals this season, totaling 60 tackles, three TFLs, and six pass breakups.

We’ll provide an update on Shakir’s official game status once it’s released, but McDermott is clearly optimistic about Shakir’s Week 11 availability after logging limited practices in back-to-back days to open the week. Shakir led the Bills with seven receptions for 58 yards in last week’s loss to the Dolphins, and would be in line for a sizable role on Sunday against the Buccaneers with Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) already ruled out. We’ll see where things go from there, but Shakir is clearly trending in the right direction.

Even with Friday’s practice still to go, McDermott didn’t hesitate to rule out Kincaid, who was a DNP on both Wednesday and Thursday and viewed as a long shot to play early in the week. His absence will open the door for Dawson Knox to draw the start in Week 11, but Knox shouldn’t be viewed as anything more than a desperation play for fantasy managers. Knox has caught 12 passes for 155 yards and one touchdown this season and hasn’t gone for more than 37 yards in any game. In addition to Kincaid, the Bills also ruled out Phidarian Mathis due to a shoulder injury.

Chubb was a surprise addition to Friday’s report and was listed as limited. It’s never a good sign when a player is added to Friday’s report, so Chubb’s status will be one to watch when inactives are announced 90 minutes before kickoff. The veteran pass rusher has totaled 28 tackles, five sacks, and five TFLs this season after missing all of 2024 due to a torn ACL. If he’s unable to go on Sunday, veteran Matt Judon could see an uptick in snaps after playing in a limited role for most of the season. In addition to Chubb, the Dolphins also listed WR Dee Eskridge (shoulder) and CB Rasul Douglas (foot/ankle) as questionable for Week 11.

Robinson suffered a concussion in Week 9 and missed Week 10’s game against the Bills as a result. Now, after logging a full week of practice, Robinson will be good to go for Sunday’s game against the Commanders as the Dolphins look to win back-to-back games for the first time this season. Robinson has totaled eight tackles and one sack for the Dolphins this season and should see plenty of opportunities to get after Marcus Mariota with Jaelan Phillips now in Philly.

Benson added that she is “very pleased with what [Loomis] has accomplished, acquired and is building.” It’s quite the endorsement from a team owner whose team is one loss away from a second consecutive losing season, and is looking like a lock to hold a top-five pick in next year’s draft. Loomis has been with the Saints since 2013 and enjoyed years of success when Sean Payton and Drew Brees were in the building, but things look a bit different now. Last year’s team imploded after an impressive 2-0 start, and this offseason they unexpectedly loss Derek Carr to retirement due to a shoulder injury. With questions still remaining at quarterback and Alvin Kamara entering the twilight of his career, Loomis has plenty to address on offense this offseason, and has a number of aging vets on defense. Benson’s endorsement of him would suggest he’ll be safe entering next offseason, but 2026 could be a true prove-it year for the long-time GM.

It’s just the second time since Week 5 against the Bills that Henry has surpassed 40 yards, and he has only one touchdown to show for it over that span. Henry remains good for his weekly 4-to-6 targets per game, but could have a chance at a decent Week 12 matchup against a Bengals defense that is allowing the third-most targets per game (9.8) and fourth-most receptions per game (6.8) to opposing tight ends since Week 5.