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Coker’s practice window was opened earlier this week, and the team has yet to activate him to its 53-man roster. While it’s no guarantee he will be activated, the decision to list him as questionable comes after Coker logged a full week of practice. Even if he is active, Coker is little more than a stash heading into Week 6 against the Cowboys. He’s coming off a decent rookie campaign in which he totaled 32-478-2 in 11 games, but fantasy managers would be wise to wait and see how he is utilized before starting him in their lineups.

Nix got the Broncos out to a lead early in this game with clutch third-down conversions and some well-timed scrambles. The Bills were able to shut the Denver offense down for much of the second half, but Nix delivered a beautiful over-the-shoulder touchdown throw to Marvin Mims to put the Broncos up late. After the Bills sent the game to overtime, the Broncos’ offense went three-and-out, but the defense gave them another chance, and Nix was able to draw two long pass interference penalties to set up an easy game-winning field goal. Despite the three touchdowns, there were a lot of poorly thrown balls by Nix in this game, and it was certainly an inconsistent effort. Things will only get harder next week against either the Patriots or Texans with the AFC title on the line.

Oliver was returning to the field for the first time since Week 8 after undergoing biceps surgery. The Bills had used him sparingly early in the game, mostly as a pass rusher, but he is their most impactful interior defensive lineman, so losing him for the remainder of the game would be a big blow for this defense.

The owner of a .654 winning percentage since arriving in Green Bay in 2019, LaFleur never seemed to be on the way out, but the Pack’s Wild Card flameout definitely seemed to complicate the calculus. The Pack ultimately, unsurprisingly reached the unavoidable conclusion that LaFleur is a flawed coach, but not one worth firing. An elite play-caller, LaFleur could still afford to work on his sequencing and third- and fourth-down decision-making. He still seems like a coach who could one day win “the big one.”

Franklin didn’t have a single target in the game before leaving with his injury. The Broncos are also without Pat Bryant (concussion), so they will need to rely far more on Marvin Mims Jr. and Lil’Jordan Humphrey.

Pearsall was questionable coming into the game, but he had been getting in limited practices, so he had been trending towards playing. It’s a nice boost for a 49ers offense that will be without George Kittle (Achilles). The 49ers inactives are: S Ji’Ayir Brown, RB Isaac Guerendo, WR Jordan Watkins, DE Robert Beal Jr., DT Kevin Givens, DT Sebastian Valdez, and OT Brandon Parker.

Darnold is reportedly dealing with an oblique injury that has prevented him from throwing a single pass during the practice week. The quarterback also seems to be protecting his oblique even during pre-game warmups, but he
has maintained that he will play. It remains to be seen how impactful Darnold will be, but Drew Lock will be ready in case the Seahawks need to adjust. The Seahawks inactives are QB Jalen Milroe, LB Jared Ivey, OL Josh Jones, G Bryce Cabeldue, OL Mason Richman, and DE Rylie Mills.

McGovern was in the blue medical tent and then taken into the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion, but he seemingly passed all tests and has been cleared to return. That’s big for a Buffalo offense that needs a big second half to get back in the game.

McGovern dove to try to recover a fumble by James Cook and was hit hard in the back of his head. He went into the medical tent and then walked into the locker room. Alec Anderson is replacing him, but playing on the road in Denver is a rough environment for a backup center.

Bryant had three catches for 32 yards on the first drive and looked set to be a huge part of this offensive gameplan. However, he suffered a concussion when his helmet hit the ground after his final catch. Lil’Jordan Humphrey took his place but dropped a touchdown catch on the first drive.

He was able to walk off the field on his own but was then carted to the locker room. Williams tackled Marvin Mims on the opening kickoff, and their helmets collided. Williams’ arms went limp, and he was down on the turf for an extended period of time. With Terrell Bernard (ankle) inactive for this game, the Bills will be without key linebacker depth with Williams missing the rest of this game.