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Tua enjoyed a fully healthy supporting cast of skill position players after alpha wide receiver Tyreek Hill came into the game listed as questionable following two missed practices to end the week, ultimately doing enough to secure a win to take the Dolphins to 3-6 through their first nine games. They have plenty of work left to do to make the playoffs considering the commanding division lead by the Bills in the AFC East, but this was a step in the right direction with the team likely needing to win all but one or two of their remaining games to have a chance at a wildcard berth. The good news is they have an unimposing opponent in Week 12 when they host the Raiders.

Irving was a DNP on Wednesday and Thursday and was not spotted at the media portion of practice on Friday. Regardless of what his practice status may be to close out the week, Bowles said Irving will be questionable for Week 15’s game against the Colts, making his status one to monitor over the weekend and potentially up to 90 minutes before kickoff when inactive are announced. If Irving can’t play, Rachaad White will step in as the team’s RB1 with Sean Tucker serving as his backup.

Lattimore will make his Commanders debut against his former team after being traded to Washington at this year’s trade deadline. The veteran corner has been dealing with a hamstring injury that has sidelined him since Week 9 but is hoping to provide a boost to a Commanders secondary that lacks a true CB1. Lattimore should see a solid snap count after logging full practices throughout the week.

After learning on Thursday that Brown received clearance to resume practicing, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reports the veteran receiver will have is 21-day practice window opened on Friday, meaning he can return to play at any time. We wouldn’t expect Brown to play in Week 15 against the Browns, but depending on how things go in the coming days, there’s a chance we could see him active before the playoffs. Fantasy managers hoping for a little boost in the fantasy playoffs can stash Brown as a potential dart throw, but his usage could be hard to predict in what would eventually be his first regular season game with the Chiefs.

Daboll added that there’s a chance Lock could be the Giants’ emergency QB in Week 15’s game against the Ravens. Lock has already been ruled out for this week but could be thrust back into action next week, depending on how Tommy DeVito’s second start of the season goes. Lock struggled in the two starts he made this season, throwing for 405-0-2 while completing 51.9 percent of his passes. Whether it’s Lock or DeVito starting, the Giants signal-callers don’t have much to offer their offense or fantasy managers.

McDaniel said earlier in the week that Armstead’s knee issue is “a rest thing” after the veteran tackle made it through just five snaps before exiting last week’s game against the Jets. Armstead has not practiced this week, but McDaniel said he will see how things play out over the next 48 hours before deciding on his availability this week. If Armstead is unable to play, we would expect Patrick Paul to draw the start after replacing Armstead last week.

Engram suffered his shoulder injury in last week’s win over the Titans and will now miss the rest of the season. After being an elite PPR scam for fantasy managers last season (114-963-4), Engram struggled to replicate those numbers this season. While injuries limited him to just nine games, Engram’s 7.8 YPR set a new career-low, while his 40.6 yards per game were his fewest since 2021. Engram signed a three-year, $41.25 million contract with the Jaguars in July, and comes with a $13.5 million dead cap hit should the Jags cut him pre-June 1. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him return next season, although a new coaching staff could have other ideas once in place.

Kincaid hasn’t played since suffering a knee injury in Week 10 against the Colts, but the second-year tight end is on track to return in Week 15 after being a full participant in both practices to open the week. Injuries aside, it’s been a disappointing season for Kincaid and his fantasy managers, as he’s logged just three TE1 weeks in the 10 games he’s played in this season. If he’s active, he’s best viewed as high-upside TE2 against the Lions in a game that could be the highest-scoring on the slate.

Coleman has been listed as a full participant in both practices this week, even though the team has yet to log a real practice due to the weather. Still, it’s a good sign for the rookie receiver who was limited in practice all of last week. Coleman posted top-24 PPR weeks in two of his last three games before going down in Week 9. If active, be a fringe WR4/WR5 who could have much more upside in a game that figures to be a shootout.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero says Beckham “is hoping for more opportunities elsewhere.” Beckham’s tenure with the Dolphins ends with nine catches for 55 yards on 18 targets. The veteran receiver never fully found his footing in Miami. Beckham signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins during the offseason after spending 2023 with the Ravens but opened the year on the reserve/PUP list after undergoing surgery for an undisclosed injury. Beckham will be on waivers until Monday. If he clears, he will be free to sign with any team and would likely join up with a contender on their practice squad.

Alrighty then. A returning Dre Greenlaw (achilles) felt achilles and knee soreness and had to check out. Coach Kyle Shanahan called on free agent addition Campbell and he refused to play. His teammates were in disbelief afterward, saying they expected Campbell to get cut. Second that. Campbell has been a regular this season, playing 719 snaps entering Week 14. It won’t be easy to replace someone at this juncture, but he will definitely be waived, likely on Friday.