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The Cardinals declared running back Stepfan Taylor (calf), quarterback Logan Thomas, linebackers Glenn Carson and Thomas Keiser, nose tackle Alameda Ta'amu, guard Earl Watford and tight end Darren Fells inactive for Sunday's game at Dallas.

Running back Stepfan Taylor (calf), who has been ruled out as expected by the Cardinals for their Sunday game in Dallas, is the lone no-go. Safety Tony Jefferson (knee) and tight end Troy Niklas (ankle) are questionable.

The rest on their Friday injury list are probable, including standout cornerback Patrick Peterson (concussion). They are defensive end Calais Campbell (knee), linebacker Kenny Demens (knee), running back Andre Ellington (foot), wideout Michael Floyd (knee) and safety Rashad Johnson (knee).

The Chiefs should have all their studs Week 9 against the Jets.

Offensive starters Jamaal Charles, Alex Smith and Travis Kelce headline the long list of probable players for the contest. All three should play.

The team also listed Eric Berry, Anthony Fasano, Phillip Gaines, Cyrus Gray, Junior Hemingway, Mike McGlynn and Sean Smith as probable for the contest. Berry is listed with an ankle injury. 

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham appeared to be back to his old self, scoring his fifth touchdown of the season Thursday night against the Panthers in Week 9.

After a pass interference penalty that brought the team to the 1-yard line, Graham came down with a reception in the end zone for a 1-yard score with three seconds remaining in the first half. He caught five passes for 50 yards and a score at halftime. He only caught two passes the rest of the way and finished with seven grabs for a team-high 83 yards and score on seven targets in a 28-10 victory.

Graham has scored in back-to-back games. He'll look to extend his scoring streak to three at home in Week 10 against the 49ers.

As expected, the Saints officially listed tight end Jimmy Graham active for Thursday's showdown against the Panthers. Graham, who has been dealing with a nagging shoulder injury, was limited in practice all week and was never in any danger of missing game action.

He has 39 catches for 435 yards and four touchdowns on the season.

The Saints listed tight end Jimmy Graham as questionable for Thursday's game at Carolina. Graham put in limited practices all week and is fully expected to start.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham practiced on a limited basis Tuesday in advance of Thursday's game at Carolina, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Graham continues to deal with a shoulder injury but is fully expected to start against the Panthers.

A mostly disappointing season for Cowboys tight end Jason Witten become all the more worrisome for Fantasy owners when backup tight end Gavin Escobar caught two touchdown passes against the Giants in Week 7.

But against the Redskins in Week 8, Witten was back in quarterback Tony Romo's sights, and Escobar was nowhere to be found. The second-year player didn't get a single target, playing only six snaps, while Witten got a season-high eight, playing all 65.

Witten also had a season-high 70 yards and scored his second touchdown this season. Granted, the touchdown came from backup quarterback Brandon Weeden, but Witten's other seven targets all came from Romo.

So were reports of Witten's demise greatly exaggerated? Well, 70 yards is still low for a season high, and the Cowboys are clearly looking to emphasize the running game this year. But if nothing else, you can trust Witten is still the tight end to own in Dallas, making him worth rostering in basically all Fantasy leagues.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham would have been a limited participant had the team practiced Monday, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Graham continues to nurse a shoulder injury but caught five passes for 59 yards and a touchdown Sunday night against the Packers.

The Jaguars announced Monday tight end Marcedes Lewis will return to practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering a high left ankle sprain Week 2, according to ESPN. Lewis is still on short-term injured reserve and isn't eligible to return until Week 12 against the Colts.