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Watson remains under contract through 2026, having signed a one-year extension in September 2025. The 26-year-old wide receiver suffered a season-ending ACL tear in 2024 and retook the field for the first time in Week 8, 2025. He impressively averaged a career-high 2.28 yards per route run despite coming off a significant knee injury.

Dallas was the only Minnesota running back besides Aaron Jones to see a backfield touch last week with Jordan Mason sidelined with injury. Dallas wouldn’t hold fantasy value unless Jones gets dinged up. Vikings declared T Caleb Tiernan, DT Elijah Williams, CB Zemaiah Vaughn, S Jakobe Thomas, S Tavierre Thomas, and P Brett Thorson inactive against the Bucs.

Hall was thrown to the ground on a red zone carry early in the fourth quarter and immediately grabbed at his thigh. He was slow to get up and left for the medical tent. The team ruled Hall out rather quickly, possibly signaling that the injury is serious. Braelon Allen will see the bulk of the touches for the remainder of the game.

Both Bain and Trotter being out for the Bucs makes this matchup significantly easier for Kyler Murray and the Vikings offense. Tampa’s offense has struggled against the run too, meaning Aaron Jones should be in a good spot as the Vikings’ workhorse back with Jordan Mason sidelined.

Benford was in coverage away from the ball when he planted to run forward and came up hobbling. He went down and then later gingerly walked off the field with trainers. Considering Benford previously missed games with a toe injury last season, this is something to monitor in the coming weeks. Davison Igbinosun will come in to take Benford’s place.

Parham signed a two-year deal with the Jets in the offseason. Jordan Meredith has taken his spot at left guard. Needing a flurry of points to get back in this game, things are looking bleak for Gang Green.

The Raiders will be without Stukes, their starting free safety, and Johnson, their backup strong safety, against the Saints. Keeping Saints WR Chris Olave and TE Juwan Johnson in check could be challenging.

The Saints will be without their gadget player and return specialist, teeing up WR Bryce Lance for the full-time No. 3 wide receiver role. Brown is not relevant in 12-team leagues, though he may be missed by the Saints. Emerson, the Saints’ No. 3 cornerback, is sidelined by a shoulder injury.

Coker was initially deemed “questionable” but then quickly ruled out. That’s never a good sign. Coker entered the proceedings battling an ankle issue, so this is a new injury. He departed midway through the third quarter. With Bryce Young playing through something, it’s been an extremely subdued day for the Panthers’ passing attack against a feisty Browns defense. Coker had just two catches for 18 yards on four targets before departing.

Chanel was able to wave to the crowd as he exited, but obviously this is an injury that has potential long-term ramifications. He’ll likely be unavailable to go in Week 4 against the Colts in London.

Bowers makes his debut in coach Klint Kubiak’s offense against the Saints today. The two-time Pro Bowl player should be started as a high-end TE1, although it might take a game or two for Bowers to get back into form. That said, it might not. He is an exceptionally talented player who should immediately function as his team’s top target earner.