NFL Player News

Purdy (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, but Mac Jones will start at quarterback even if Purdy is active, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

If he suits up Sunday, Purdy would merely be the No. 2 quarterback, with a return to the starting role perhaps coming Week 11 versus the Cardinals. For now, Jones will get at least one more start, leading San Francisco's offense into a highly anticipated NFC West showdown.

Jones (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Seattle, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

He played through the same injury last week, handling a 52 percent snap share without seeing a target in the 27-17 win over Dallas. Jones should be fine to fill his usual role as the No. 3 WR in a TE-centric offense.

Oliver (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.

Oliver will miss a second consecutive week due to the foot sprain he suffered in Week 8 against the Chargers. The loss of the backup tight end will likely mean more snaps for Ben Yurosek again, who has logged 32 offensive snaps in the past two games since Oliver suffered his injury.

Washington could see additional opportunities Sunday against the Texans, as Brian Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out.

The Jaguars will be without both Thomas and Travis Hunter (knee), with the latter on injured reserve. Washington has drawn at least nine targets three times this season, including each of the past two games. He and Dyami Brown, who cleared concussion protocol Friday, are set to lead Jacksonville's receiving corps along with Tuesday's trade acquisition Jakobi Meyers.

Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia announced Friday that McManus (right quadriceps) will serve as the Packers' placekicker Monday against the Eagles, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports. "He's getting healthier, and he's had a pretty good week kicking the ball," Bisaccia said.

McManus logged a full practice Thursday for the first time since he tweaked his right quad during Week 6 prep, which initially led to back-to-back absences. He then was able to kick Weeks 8 and 9, but the results (4-for-7 FGAs, 4-for-4 PATs) were mixed during those contests. Even before suffering the injury, McManus was 7-for-9 on field-goal attempts and 11-for-12 on extra points, so his reliability still is in question. Having said that, he'll get the nod over Lucas Havrisik for a third straight game Monday.

Jackson (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Jackson was placed in concussion protocol following Sunday's Week 9 victory over the Lions. The 27-year-old logged a limited practice Thursday and full practice Friday looking for a chance to suit up for Sunday's game. If he is unable to play, another defensive back will have to take over the slot corner role. With Jeff Okudah (concussion) out, Tavierre Thomas, Jay Ward and Dwight McGlothern are all potential candidates for the role.

Fairbairn (quad) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Fairbairn, who wasn't able to practice this week, thus will target a potential return to action Sunday, Nov. 16 against the Titans. In Fairbairn's absence this weekend, Matthew Wright is on track to be elevated from the practice squad to kick this weekend.

Chubb (foot) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars.

After sitting out Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury, Chubb progressed to limited Thursday and full to wrap up Week 10 prep, paving the way for him to continue to be a part of the Texans backfield this weekend. He's ceded more snaps to fellow RB Woody Marks in three games since Houston's Week 6 bye, but Chubb still has earned 36 touches (for 114 total yards and no TDs) to Marks' 38 touches (for 173 total yards and one TD) during that stretch. Expect the near-even split of reps between them to be maintained Sunday.

Long (hip/knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.

The Jaguars will be without both Long and Brenton Strange (quadriceps), who is still on IR. Johnny Mundt likely will get most of the snaps, with Quintin Morris on hand in a depth role. Jacksonville may elevate one or both of Jordan Akins and Patrick Herbert from the practice squad as well.

Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans after not practicing this week.

With Thomas out, newcomer Jakobi Meyers, Parker Washington and Dyami Brown are in line to lead the Jaguars' Week 10 WR corps, with Tim Patrick and Austin Trammell available to mix in. Thomas' next chance to see game action will occur Sunday, Nov. 16 against the Chargers.