The Giants have advised Dart (concussion) -- who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers -- to exercise more caution with when and how frequently he scrambles once he returns to the field, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Dart entered concussion protocol shortly after taking a big hit in the third quarter of last Sunday's loss to the Bears, when he fumbled at the end of a seven-yard run. Though he's now been diagnosed with a concussion for the first time in 2025, Dart has been evaluated for concussions on four total occasions since the beginning of the preseason, which has prompted the Giants to be more strident in their request for the quarterback to modify his approach to running. To that end, quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney has been educating Dart with videos of other running quarterbacks, pointing out the difference between being reckless and acting in self-preservation. Ultimately, any change in approach will have to be a conscious choice on the part of Dart, whose aggressiveness as a runner thus far has undoubtedly enhanced his fantasy appeal. Through his first seven starts, Dart has turned in respectable production as a passer (202.2 yards per game, 10:3 TD:INT), but his numbers as a runner (45.3 yards per game, seven scores) have been the major driver of his value. Dart appears to be making good progress through the five-step concussion protocol and could be back in action for Week 12 in Detroit, but if he heeds the advice from the coaching staff and scales back his running, he may not represent as bankable of a fantasy option as he had been prior to suffering the concussion.

Stroud, who has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus Tennessee due to a concussion, may not be ready to play in the Texans' Week 12 game Thursday against Buffalo, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Stroud suffered the concussion Week 9 against Denver and missed last Sunday's win over Jacksonville. He'll sit out a second straight contest this week, and the quick turnaround for Week 12 could result in him being sidelined for a third consecutive game. For as long as Stroud remains out, Davis Mills will start behind center for Houston.

O'Connell (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Dallas, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

Despite being a full participant in practice all week, the Raiders will leave O'Connell on injured reserve for Week 11. His 21-day window to return from IR opened Oct. 29, and if he's not activated from IR before the window closes, he would be required to sit out for the entire 2025 season. Kenny Pickett will serve as Geno Smith's backup quarterback for Monday's home contest.

The 49ers waived Martinez on Saturday.

Martinez's services on the 49ers' active roster are no longer needed, as Mac Jones will revert to a backup role for Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to the return of Brock Purdy (toe). Martinez could be brought back by San Francisco on the practice squad, assuming he clears waivers.

Jones will return to a backup role due to teammate Brock Purdy (toe) being cleared to start Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Jones won five of eight starts, completing 69.6 percent of passes for 7.4 YPA, with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. He didn't offer much on the ground -- 64 yards, no TDs -- and was thus merely adequate for fantasy, but his steady hand helped RB Christian McCaffrey put up points in bunches. Jones is signed through 2026, which means the 49ers may field trade calls this offseason from QB-needy teams.

McCarthy (hand) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Chicago, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

This was expected following McCarthy's return to full practice participation Thursday. He hit his right hand on the helmet of a Baltimore defender during the Week 10 loss, perhaps impacting his accuracy down the stretch, but it sounds like he's throwing passes and taking snaps without any problem 4-to-5 days later.

Flacco (shoulder) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh.

Flacco played through an AC joint sprain in his right throwing shoulder in the Bengals' last game in Week 9, completing 31 of 47 passes for 470 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions while losing his only fumble during a 47-42 loss to the Bears. Following a Week 10 bye, he sandwiched a limited practice Thursday between two DNPs, but the minimal activity was enough for the team to clear him ahead of Sunday's contest. Cincinnati opened No. 1 QB Joe Burrow's (toe) practice window this week, but it appears the earliest he may be available is a Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Ravens, giving Flacco at least two more chances to lead the offense, health permitting.

Dart (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Jameis Winston will be the starting quarterback for New York's first game under interim head coach Mike Kafka. With WR Darius Slayton (hamstring) also ruled out, the passing attack is short-handed against a strong Green Bay defense. Dart didn't practice this week, but he did stretch on the field with teammates Friday -- a sign of progress through the concussion protocol, per Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record.

Coach John Harbaugh confirmed Friday that Jackson (knee) will start Sunday's game against the Browns, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Jackson, who missed Wednesday's practice due to a sore knee but then practiced fully Thursday, is a "full go" for Sunday's contest. The star QB may not have WR Rashod Bateman (ankle) to throw to Sunday, however, a context that could lead to Devontez Walker being active for the first time since Week 5, as well as more action for DeAndre Hopkins and/or Tylan Wallace, per Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site.

Fields completed 15 of 26 passes for 116 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions while adding 11 carries for 67 yards and another score in the Jets' 27-14 loss to the Patriots on Thursday night. He also lost a fumble.

Fields was a bit better as a passer than during an abysmal 54-yard showing against the Browns on Sunday, but he still couldn't come truly close to helping his team keep pace with the highly efficient Drake Maye for four quarters. Fields did start off hot, leading a 14-play, 72-yard drive on the opening possession that he capped off with a five-yard touchdown run. The veteran quarterback would go on to add a 22-yard scoring strike to John Metchie late in the third quarter, but the Jets also would punt five times and turn the ball over on downs once. Additionally, Fields' fumble at his own 11-yard line just before the halfway point of the fourth quarter led to the final points of the game, a Patriots field goal that extended what had been a 10-point lead. He's now thrown for Thursday's yardage total or less in four of the last five games, certainly leaving open the possibility Tyrod Taylor gets a shot at a spot start in a Week 12 road matchup against one of his old teams, the Ravens, on Sunday, Nov. 23.