Ben Zweiman Senior Editor Mon, November 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM UTC · 7 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement It's the halfway point of the 2026 NFL season and by now you likely have weathered plenty of injuries on your fantasy football rosters. We have a handful of big names we're tracking going into Week 10 while four teams are on bye — the Bears, Broncos, Buccaneers and Eagles. Below we'll update you on the latest injury news, plus provide some useful fantasy football analysis.
Sam Darnold, SEA (quad/ribs) — Out for Week 10
Drew Lock, SEA (oblique) — Should be good to start
Mahomes : At the time of Mahomes' injury in Week 9 , it looked as though we were watching a QB who may be done for the season. But after exiting due to an elbow injury, Mahomes was able to return in the Chiefs' 35-12 win over the Jets on Sunday. Mahomes completed 23-of-31 passes for 242 yards and two scores, posting fewer than 20 fantasy points for the fifth time in the past six games.
Kenneth Walker III continues to be the focal point of the offense as the passing game lacks depth and a vertical threat. The Chiefs face the Falcons in Week 10 and Mahomes is considered "day to day" at this point . Should he sit, Justin Fields would draw the start, a downgrade for receivers like Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce. Walker would be relied on more heavily but could suffer with defenses keying in on the run game.
Seahawks QBs : Head coach Mike Macdonald already went on the radio Monday and said Darnold will be out Week 10 against the Raiders . Lock underwent tests on an oblique injury he suffered Sunday and those came back "good," so he's in line to start again. The Raiders have been a great fantasy matchup for QBs this season, allowing the fifth-most points to the position. However, the Seattle offense has struggled a bit with lack of depth behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Lock is back in the QB2 streaming convo for Sunday and isn't a bad spot start if you have Caleb Williams or Bo Nix on bye.
McCarthy : New York was able to sneak out of Philly on Sunday with a win. But McCarthy was forced to exit for a period of time to a hip injury. Head coach John Harbaugh has already told reporters McCarthy looks "like he's going to play" in Week 10 against Washington on TNF. The quick turnaround isn't ideal and we could see Jameis Winston back as the starter if McCarthy can't play.
The offense didn't look great against the Eagles, though they weren't much of a threat as the Giants' defense put the clamps on Joe Milton. We've seen both McCarthy and Winston elevate the passing game, so there isn't much change there in terms of how we approach Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely. Cam Skattebo should also be back to help the run game in Week 10 after missing Sunday's game. You were likely only starting McCarthy in deep superflex formats anyway.
Cam Skattebo, NYG (hamstring) — In line to return
Josh Jacobs, GB (finger) — Out a max of three weeks
Patriots RBs : Stevenson exited Sunday's blowout loss to the Packers early and did not return. Henderson has missed the past two games after being hospitalized due to " unexplained neurological symptoms. " Stevenson is set to undergo an MRI on Monday and we'll see what the deal is. If Stevenson and Henderson are sidelined in Week 10 against the Lions in Germany, Corey Kiner would take over as the lead back. He finished with a solid 8-55-1 rushing line against Green Bay, though most of that production was on a fourth-quarter drive when the game was essentially over. Lan Larison would be the RB2 for New England, but the Pats could explore adding a back.
Jacobs : On the other side of that game, Jacobs suffered a fractured finger in the win over the Patriots and didn't return. Rushing duties were then split between Pierre Strong Jr. and Kaleb Johnson with MarShawn Lloyd out. Johnson rushed for 68 yards on 14 carries with a score. He looked pretty good running the ball for a team that has struggled to do so all season. But it was also in a blowout. Even so, Johnson is a proactive add off the waiver wire with Jacobs expected to be out until at least Week 13 . Green Bay faces the Vikings in Week 10 before the bye and it would be hard to trust any Packers RB against one of the best defenses in the NFL. Johnson will be a risky flex play against Minnesota in Week 10. Strong isn't a bad add in deeper PPR formats while keep an eye on Lloyd, who could be back soon.
Luther Burden III, CHI (concussion) — on bye
Nacua : The Rams sent Nacua for an MRI and we'll see what those results reveal. It's not believed that the top wideout suffered a season-ending knee injury at this point. But Nacua could end up missing games. The Rams are already without Davante Adams and there isn't much depth behind those two. Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell and the trio of tight ends — Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen — would need to step up. LA could also lean more on its run game with Kyren Williams and Blake Corum.
If Nacua is out, it's a downgrade to the passing game and Matthew Stafford's fantasy outlook. It's a slight bump up for Williams and Corum, both of whom are involved in the passing game plenty. The Rams take on the Cardinals before their bye in Week 11, so chances are Nacua will at least be held out in Week 10. That'll give him ample time to rest the knee before Week 12 against the Packers.
Pickens : The Cowboys held Pickens out of their win over the Colts in Week 9. As a result, CeeDee Lamb went off for 10-195-1 while third-string WR Ryan Flournoy was quiet with two catches for 53 yards. Dallas leaned on the run game, leading most of the first half. It's clear the offense missed Pickens and will need him ready for a key NFC matchup with the Niners in Week 10. If Pickens is out again, Flournoy remains an a flex option while Lamb would remain a target hog and elite WR1.
Ricky Pearsall, WR, SF (knee) — Out for season
Jayden Higgins, WR, HOU (knee) — Out for season
Jaxson Dart, QB, NYG (knee) — Out for season
Jalen Hurts, QB, PHI (blood clots) — Out for season
Dameon Pierce, RB, PHI (undisclosed) — Injured reserve
Lamar Jackson, QB, BAL (thumb) — Injured reserve
Tyler Huntley, QB, BAL (toe) — Out for season
Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, NYG (hamstring) — Injured reserve
James Conner, RB, ARI (foot) — Injured reserve
Terry McLaurin, WR, WAS (knee) — Out for season
Jaylin Noel, WR, HOU (toe) — Out for season
Jeremiyah Love, RB, ARI (ankle) — Injured reserve
RJ Harvey, RB, DEN (knee) — Injured reserve
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, WAS (groin) — Injured reserve
Davante Adams, WR, LAR (hamstring) — Injured reserve
Romeo Doubs, WR, NE (shoulder) — Injured reserve
Jalen McMillan, WR, TB (knee) — Injured reserve
Terrance Ferguson, TE, LAR (ankle) — Injured reserve
De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, SF (ankle) — Injured reserve
David Njoku, TE, LAC (knee) — Injured reserve
Jonathon Brooks, RB, CAR (core muscle) — Injured reserve
Travis Etienne Jr., RB, NO (hamstring) — Injured reserve
Will Shipley, RB, PHI (foot) — Injured reserve
Tank Bigsby, RB, PHI (abdomen) — Injured reserve
Michael Pittman Jr., WR, PIT (foot) — Injured reserve
Roman Wilson, WR, PIT (finger) — Injured reserve
Alec Pierce, WR, IND (heel) — Injured reserve
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