Rodgers (wrist) gets in limited practice
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) returned to limited practice Thursday, wearing a brace & taking shotgun snaps. He has a legitimate chance to play vs. the Bears this weekend.
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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Likely (calf) returns to limited practice
Isaiah Likely (calf) returned to limited practice Thursday, putting him on track to play vs. the Jets this weekend. Final injury report pending.
Matthew Golden Limited in Practice Again Thursday
Matthew Golden (shoulder/wrist), a 22-year-old wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, was a limited participant in practice Thursday, marking his second capped session this week. His status for Sunday's game against the Vikings will be determined by Friday's practice. He signed a four-year, $17.58 million contract in May 2025. His 2025 receiving stats include 24 receptions for 286 yards and 0 touchdowns on 32 targets, averaging 11.9 yards per reception. His estimated return from injury is November 23, 2025.
Alvin Kamara's Reps Capped in Thursday Practice
Alvin Kamara (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice for the New Orleans Saints.
Rhamondre Stevenson Remains Limited in Practice
Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) remained limited at practice Thursday for the New England Patriots, following a limited session on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He was previously ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Jets on November 12, 2025, marking his third consecutive missed game due to the toe injury, with the short turnaround from Week 10 to Week 11 hindering his recovery. Rookie Tre'Veyon Henderson recorded a career-high 147 rushing yards against the Buccaneers in his absence. Stevenson signed a four-year, $36 million contract with the Patriots in June 2024.
Christian McCaffrey Predicted as Top Anytime Touchdown Scorer for Week 12
Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers is among the top predictions for anytime touchdown props in Week 12, based on fantasy football projections that include the probability of a player scoring a touchdown. He is listed among the top 30 predicted scorers for the week.
Emanuel Wilson Predicted as Top Anytime Touchdown Scorer for Week 12
Emanuel Wilson of the Green Bay Packers is among the top predictions for anytime touchdown props in Week 12, based on fantasy football projections that include the probability of a player scoring a touchdown. He is listed among the top 30 predicted scorers for the week.
Jonathan Taylor Predicted as Top Anytime Touchdown Scorer for Week 12
Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts is among the top predictions for anytime touchdown props in Week 12, based on fantasy football projections that include the probability of a player scoring a touchdown. He is listed among the top 30 predicted scorers for the week.
Trey Benson Remains Limited in Practice Following Knee Surgery
Trey Benson (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday for the Arizona Cardinals, following a limited session on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He had undergone arthroscopic surgery for a meniscus injury on October 1, 2025, and was placed on injured reserve with an expected 4-6 week recovery timeline. Prior to his injury, on September 22, 2025, Benson was slated to become the Cardinals' new starting running back for the remainder of the year after James Conner suffered a season-ending foot injury. He had averaged 6.0 yards on 21 carries in early 2025. Emari Demercado moved into the No. 2 role behind him. Benson signed a four-year, $6.06 million contract with the Cardinals in July 2024.
Bhayshul Tuten Limited in Practice with Ankle Injury
Bhayshul Tuten (ankle), a 23-year-old running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, remained limited at practice Thursday. This follows an identical practice pattern to Travis Etienne (shoulder), after both shared a near-even backfield workload in Week 11 against the Chargers, a game Tuten departed in the second half. Friday's practice will be crucial in determining who receives the majority of carries on Sunday against a Cardinals defense that has allowed five total touchdowns to running backs in the last two games. His estimated return is November 23, 2025. For 2025, he has 60 rushing attempts for 238 yards and 3 touchdowns, along with 61 receiving yards and 1 touchdown. He signed a four-year, $5.28 million contract with the Jaguars in June 2025.
Eagles' Offensive Struggles Potentially Linked to Jalen Hurts
The Philadelphia Eagles' offensive issues are being discussed, with questions arising about whether Jalen Hurts can be blamed for their struggles. The Kansas City Chiefs are also mentioned in relation to their upcoming game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Travis Etienne Limited in Practice Amidst Jaguars' Offensive Line Concerns
Travis Etienne was limited in practice on Thursday due to a shoulder injury. He signed a four-year, $12.9 million contract with the Jaguars in July 2021, with the Jaguars exercising a $6.14 million team option for 2025 in April 2024. Advanced stats show he had 14.3% broken tackles, 83.1% positive run percentage, and gained 63.1% of his yards after contact (3.0 yards per contact). He averaged 17.5 touches per game and was on the field for 43.6% of snaps. His advanced stats also include -6.1 air yards per game and -1.8 average depth of target. He had a 63.6% catch rate and a 9.1% drop rate, with 8.4 yards after catch per reception. He was targeted on 19.6% of his routes, averaging 0.77 yards per route run. His measurables include a height of 5'10", weight of 215 lbs, a 4.44 40-yard dash, 33.5-inch vertical, 128-inch broad jump, 18 bench reps, 9.38-inch hand length, and 30.13-inch arm length. He was previously considered one of the most explosive running backs, despite the Jaguars' offense struggling in 2023. The team aimed to improve blocking in 2024, signing Mitch Morse. Etienne's NFL debut was delayed by a Lisfranc fracture in 2021, but he appeared recovered by 2022. He was a first-round pick in 2021. He had a pair of rushing touchdowns in a win on November 16, 2025, rushing for 73 yards on 19 carries. On November 9, 2025, he scored a touchdown in a loss, with 58 yards on 16 carries and two catches for 19 yards. On November 2, 2025, he had his largest workload of 2025 with 22 carries for 84 yards and five receptions for 31 yards. He was limited at practice on November 19, 2025, and took part in non-contact practice on November 20, 2025. He was also limited at practice on November 19, 2025. He was potentially held out of a preseason game on August 15, 2025, due to offensive line injuries.
Joe Flacco Limited in Practice with Shoulder Injury
Joe Flacco was limited in practice on Thursday due to a right shoulder injury. He signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts in March to back up Anthony Richardson, having previously backed up Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia. In 2023 with the Browns, he guided them to the playoffs and earned Comeback Player of the Year honors. His on-target rate was 67.6% (33rd of 35 QBs with 200+ attempts), with 38.3% of attempts going at least 10 yards (2nd) and 12.3% at least 20 yards (3rd). His air yards per attempt ranked second at 9.3, and his yards per attempt (YPA) was sixth at 7.9. He re-signed with the Jets in the offseason to back up Zach Wilson. In limited action last year, he played well, coming up nine yards short of 300 in his lone start. He previously backed up Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia. In 2019 with the Broncos, he completed 171 of 262 passes for 1,822 yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions in eight games, adding 20 yards on 12 carries and fumbling eight times. He joined the Jets in late May after Drew Lock took over in Denver. He served as a mentor and potential fill-in for Sam Darnold with the Jets. He was recovering from a disc repair procedure in April, expected to last until early September. His starting run in Baltimore ended when Lamar Jackson took over in Week 11. He was acquired by Denver for a fourth-round pick. He had a four-year streak of finishing with less than 7.0 YPA, with a maximum of 20 passing touchdowns and 58 rushing yards in that stretch. He was expected to be a game manager. The Broncos' plan was optimistic, with Drew Lock waiting in the wings. He struggled most of last year after a back injury kept him out of training camp and preseason, but improved in the final five games. He posted the lowest YPA in the league and his fewest yards in a full season since his rookie year in 2008. He faced competition from Lamar Jackson. He had a three-year trend of diminishing efficiency. He topped 4,000 yards for the first time last season, but his YPA was the second lowest of his career and his touchdown percentage was a career low. Pass-happy OC Marc Trestman was fired after Week 5. A torn ACL from the previous year played a part in his struggles, along with a lack of playmakers. He missed all of training camp and preseason with a back injury in 2015 but was expected to be ready for Week 1. He was on pace for over 4,400 passing yards in 2015, but his poor TD:INT ratio indicated difficulty adjusting to new offensive coordinator Marc Trestman's system. His YPA and QB rating ranked towards the bottom of the league. The Ravens lacked quality receiving options. He bounced back from a disappointing 2013 to post career highs in touchdowns and yards in 2014, with a completion percentage of at least 60% for the first time since 2010. He reduced his interceptions by 10. His YPA rebounded to its 2012 level. He was expected to be a middle-tier QB2 in 2015. Dennis Pitta was expected to play 16 games in 2015. The Ravens signed wide receiver Steve Smith and tight end Owen Daniels. Offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak managed to coax three seasons of at least 4,000 yards and 22 touchdowns out of Matt Schaub. He lit it up in the playoffs with 11 touchdowns and no interceptions. He has never thrown more than 25 touchdowns in a year. His career completion rate is 60.5%. His career-high YPA is 7.4 (in 2010). He has thrown between 10 and 12 interceptions in every season of his career. He is considered a medium floor/low ceiling player. He completed just 57.6% of his passes in 2011, with his average per attempt dropping from 7.4 in 2010 to 6.7. His 20 passing touchdowns were his lowest total since his rookie year in 2008. His quarterback rating was 80.9. He was limited by the run-heavy nature of his offense. He has been an efficient producer in his three-year career and has improved slightly with each season. He was expected to take the next step from good to great in 2011. He was a target in the last starting QB/first backup strategy. He had a sub-7.0 YPA overall. He was 21st in red-zone opportunities and 24th in red-zone points. His arm strength is real, but his QB rating on intermediate throws was slightly below average. His poor throw percentage was high. His yards per completion were just slightly above average. The Ravens' offense emphasized the run. He was not awful last year, and might be a short-term solution. He and Flacco are both waiver wire fantasy guys at best.
Romeo Doubs Limited in Practice with Wrist Injury
Romeo Doubs was a limited participant in practice on Thursday due to a wrist injury. He signed a four-year, $4.34 million contract with the Packers in May 2022. He maintained his activity level from Wednesday, with Friday's injury report expected to provide further clarity on his status for Sunday's game against the Vikings. Other Packers wide receivers, including Christian Watson (knee), Matthew Golden (shoulder/wrist), Dontayvion Wicks (calf), Savion Williams (foot), and Bo Melton (shoulder), were also limited.
Ja'Marr Chase Suspended One Game for Spitting Incident
Ja'Marr Chase has been suspended for one game after spitting at Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey during the Bengals' loss to Pittsburgh. This suspension means he will miss the return of quarterback Joe Burrow. The Bengals are experiencing another difficult season.
Brock Purdy Proves His Value in Return to Starting Role
Brock Purdy has demonstrated his capability as the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. In his return to action, he threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns in a victory over the Arizona Cardinals. This performance solidified his position as QB1, despite speculation about Mac Jones potentially taking over during Purdy's absence. The 49ers, now at 7-4, remain in postseason contention.
Brian Thomas Remains Limited in Practice with Ankle Injury
Brian Thomas was limited in practice on Thursday due to an ankle injury. He was previously listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers and was not expected to play. He was also limited in practices on November 13 and 19, 2025. He was inactive for the Jaguars' Week 10 loss to the Texans with the same injury. He signed a four-year, $14.66 million contract with the Jaguars in June 2024. His advanced stats show 95.0 air yards per game, 1.69 air yards per snap, 28.4% team air yards, and 18.2% team targets. His average depth of target is 12.7 yards, with a 50.0% catch rate and a 10.0% drop rate. He averages 4.0 yards after the catch and is targeted on 22.3% of his routes, averaging 1.56 yards per route run. His combine measurables include a height of 6'2", weight of 205 lbs, a 4.33 40-yard dash, 38.5-inch vertical, 126-inch broad jump, 9.75-inch hand length, and 32.75-inch arm length. He was a late-rising prospect, with his stock driven by a strong junior season and combine performance. He was drafted 23rd overall by Jacksonville. He and Gabe Davis could spend time clearing out safeties for Christian Kirk, Evan Engram, and Travis Etienne.
Ian Thomas Limited in Practice with Ankle Injury
Ian Thomas was limited in practice on Thursday due to an ankle injury. He was previously listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers and was not expected to play. He was also limited in practices on November 13 and 19, 2025. He was inactive for the Jaguars' Week 10 loss to the Texans with the same injury. He signed a four-year, $14.66 million contract with the Jaguars in June 2024.
Christian Watson Continues Limited Practice Participation with Knee Injury
Christian Watson was limited in practice on Thursday due to a knee injury. He had a minor knee surgery before training camp his rookie year and missed time due to hamstring injuries. He emerged as a big-play threat in his rookie season, recording 317 receiving yards and seven touchdown catches in a four-game stretch. However, hamstring issues again caused absences in his second year, impacting his role. He faces competition from fellow wide receivers Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, and Dontayvion Wicks. Watson possesses a combination of size (6-4, 208 lbs) and speed (4.36 40-yard dash). He was drafted 34th overall by the Packers in 2022.
Isiah Pacheco Limited in Practice with Knee Injury
Isiah Pacheco was limited in practice on Thursday due to a knee injury. He signed a four-year, $3.74 million contract with the Chiefs in May 2022. Advanced stats show he had a 10.3% broken tackle rate, 91.0% positive run percentage, and gained 61.4% of his yards after contact (2.6 yards per contact). He averaged 11.1 touches per game and was on the field for 29.1% of snaps. His advanced stats also include -3.9 air yards per game and -1.8 average depth of target. He had a 64.7% catch rate and a 17.6% drop rate, with 6.3 yards after catch per reception. He was targeted on 9.7% of his routes, averaging 0.24 yards per route run. His combine measurables include a height of 5'10", weight of 216 lbs, a 4.37 40-yard dash, 33.0-inch vertical, 118-inch broad jump, 9.25-inch hand length, and 30.50-inch arm length. He has proven to be a good fit for the Chiefs offense, with his speed and power complementing Patrick Mahomes. His violent running style raises durability concerns, though injuries have cost him only two games through two seasons. He can handle all running back tasks and improved his passing-down work last year, taking at least 70% of snaps in each of Kansas City's four playoff contests. The Chiefs brought back Clyde Edwards-Helaire and added Samaje Perine. He thrives without great vision because the offense demands speed and anchor. He has the size, strength, and speed to take advantage of open space created by the offensive line and Mahomes. He should continue producing as the lead runner but needs more targets to reach the next fantasy level. The Chiefs did not draft a running back or sign noteworthy veterans, opting to keep Pacheco, Jerick McKinnon, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. He could be one of the steals of the 2022 Draft. He has the frame of an NFL starter and his speed suggests he can do damage if his offensive line creates open space. He may have picked up bad habits at Rutgers but has the combination of size and speed. He landed in Kansas City, home of a high-powered offense. Reports from camp have been positive, and he received first-team snaps in preseason games. He was ruled out for a game on November 14, 2025, due to a knee injury. He did not practice on November 13, 2025. He regained muscle lost during rehab for a leg injury in 2024 and should have a strong chance of regaining the lead-back role.