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Gainwell secured two of three targets for four yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.

Gainwell led the Steelers' running backs by playing 52 percent of the team's offensive snaps during Sunday's blowout loss, but he saw minimal touches against the Chargers. The primetime matchup marked the first time that Gainwell was held without any carries this season, and he failed to generate much production as a pass catcher. While the Steelers offense generally struggled as a whole Week 10, Gainwell's fantasy upside remains limited for the second half of the regular season.

Douglas, who was on the field for 13 of a possible 61 snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-23 win over the Buccaneers, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught both of his targets in the contest for 34 yards.

Even with Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) inactive Sunday, Douglas was out-snapped by fellow WRs Mack Hollins (48), Stefon Diggs (36) and Kyle Williams (34). Through 10 games to date while working in a New England offense that spreads the ball around on a weekly basis, Douglas has recorded a total of 20 catches (on 32 targets) for 296 yards and three TDs. As Thursday night's game against the Jets approaches, Douglas continues to profile as a hit-or-miss fantasy lineup option in deeper formats.

Powers-Johnson is expected to be placed on injured reserve after suffering a left ankle injury in Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Raiders haven't provided an official timeline for Powers-Johnson's recovery, but he'll be out for at least four games and could be at risk of missing the remainder of the season. Alex Cappa is expected to step in as the Raiders' new starting right guard beginning with Monday's game against the Cowboys.

The Titans have designated Brown (knee) to return to practice this week, John Glennon of NashvillePost.comreports.

Brown has had his three-week practice window opened after he was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury following Week 4's game against Arizona. The Michigan native has appeared in four games so far this season, recording one tackle.

The Titans have designated Mullings (ankle) to return to practice this week, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.

Mullings has had his three-week practice window opened after he was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury following Week 3's game against the Colts. The 2025 sixth-round pick also missed Week 2 with the same ankle injury and has appeared in only two games so far, and exclusively on special teams.

Brown failed to secure his only target during Sunday's 36-29 loss to the Texans.

The 26-year-old suffered a concussion in Week 9 against the Raiders but was able to clear the concussion protocol without missing a game. Even with Brian Thomas (ankle) and Travis Hunter (knee) sidelined Sunday, Brown played just 21 offensive snaps and was held without a catch for the first time in eight contests this year.

Payne has been suspended one game for punching Amon-Ra St. Brown during Sunday's loss against Detroit, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

After being disqualified from Sunday's game for unsportsmanlike conduct, Payne will serve a one-game suspension. The one-time Pro Bowler will not be able to suit up in next week's game in Madrid against the Dolphins. It is still unclear if he will appeal the suspension.

Nwangwu returned three kickoffs for 143 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns.

Nwangwu got the Jets on the board with a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown, which tied for the longest scoring play in the NFL this season. He's one of the league's most dynamic kickoff returners when available, but a hamstring injury and concussion have limited Nwangwu to four appearances in 2025. He has two kickoff-return touchdowns in six games with the Jets dating back to last season.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn declined Monday to name Fields or Tyrod Taylor as the team's starting quarterback for Thursday's divisional matchup on the road against New England, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Glenn waited until the last moment to name Fields the starter for Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns despite having had a Week 9 bye to prepare, and per Al Iannazzone of Newsday, the head coach said he wouldn't "waste [his] time" answering questions about the quarterback situation entering Thursday's divisional contest. Fantasy managers in need of a Week 11 starter may need to roster both Fields and Taylor -- or, better yet, avoid the situation entirely -- until an official decision is announced. Fields struggled again despite eking out a win versus Cleveland, completing just six of 11 passes for 54 yards, one touchdown and one interception, with most of his passing yards coming on a 42-yard touchdown to Breece Hall on a screen pass. Part of Fields' issues can be attributed to Garrett Wilson (knee) having been forced out before securing a single catch, but with the No. 1 wideout now seemingly trending in the wrong direction for Week 11, it will be difficult to trust any part of New York's passing game regardless of who lines up under center.

Ruckert caught his only target for no gain in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns.

Ruckert's catch accounted for one of just six passes completed by Justin Fields, who threw for only 54 yards in the win. Ruckert's backup role in a low-octane passing offense doesn't inspire much confidence for fantasy production.