The Cincinnati Bengals have declared OG Dalton Risner, LB Logan Wilson, QB Sean Clifford, CB Marco Wilson, WR Jermaine Burton, TE Cam Grandy and DE Trey Hendrickson inactive for Week 9.

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The Carolina Panthers have declared QB Mike White, TE James Mitchell, OG Cade Mays, DT Cam Jackson, DE Princely Umanmielen and WR Hunter Renfrow inactive for Week 9.

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Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson (hip) has been declared inactive for the Week 9 game.

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The New York Giants have declared CB Cor'Dale Flott, TE Daniel Bellinger, QB Jameis Winston, CB Paulson Adebo, OT Jermaine Eluemunor, S Jevon Holland and DE Chauncey Golston inactive for Week 9.

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Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Giddens opened the year as the primary backup and handcuff behind Jonathan Taylor, but he seems to have fallen out of favor as the season goes on. Now, the rookie will watch from the sideline for the second week in a row. Ameer Abdullah and Tyler Goodson have both surpassed Giddens on the depth chart and will occupy depth roles behind Taylor once again this Sunday.

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New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (neck), who was listed as doubtful to play in Week 9, is officially out on Sunday against the visiting San Francisco 49ers. Bellinger suffered a neck injury in last Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and will not suit up. His next chance to play will come next Sunday, Nov. 9, versus the Chicago Bears on the road. With the 25-year-old sitting out this weekend, Chris Manhertz will see more time on the field as a blocking TE, but he shouldn't be an option in any starting fantasy options. Theo Johnson should see more targets in the passing game as the G-Men look to get back on track after two straight losses. When healthy, Bellinger is more of a TE3 in fantasy as he shares playing time in New York with Johnson. In his eight games played in 2025, he has only 11 catches for 194 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets.

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The Chicago Bears have declared WR Luther Burden III, DE Dominique Robinson, QB Case Keenum, RB Roschon Johnson, LB Ruben Hyppolite II and RB D'Andre Swift inactive for Week 9.

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The Los Angeles Chargers have declared OT Mekhi Becton, OT Austin Deculus, FS Tony Jefferson, TE Will Dissly, DE Kyle Kennard and CB Tarheeb Still inactive for Week 9.

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Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder) is officially active for Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Denver Broncos. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. The veteran tight end started to turn the corner in October, but he finished the month with a disappointing two-catch, 24-yard showing against the 49ers. He posted that stat line despite Houston playing without its top two receivers, Nico Collins and Christian Kirk. Both Collins and Kirk are back this week, so he'll have even more competition. Schultz could bounce back against a Broncos defense that might lock down Houston's receivers, forcing C.J. Stroud to target his tight ends more. However, that's far from a guarantee, especially with Denver cornerback Patrick Surtain II (pectoral) sidelined. Fantasy managers should view Schultz as a high-end TE2 with TE1 upside.

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) and linebacker Logan Wilson (calf) are both inactive for Week 9 against the Chicago Bears. Neither player practiced this week, so their absence on Sunday is not much of a surprise. As Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline approaches, Hendrickson and Wilson may have played their final snaps for the Bengals. The former had requested a trade back in March, but seemingly rescinded his request after signing a new one-year contract to kick the extension saga down the road. Now, midway through the season, Hendrickson is unpaid, and trade rumors surrounding the defensive star continue. Meanwhile, Wilson formally requested a trade in October, setting the stage for a partial divorce between the two sides.

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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly (illness) is inactive for Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Tennessee Titans. He had been listed as questionable after logging a limited practice on Friday. This marks the fifth absence of the year for Dissly, who was a healthy scratch last week against the Minnesota Vikings. Oronde Gadsden II will continue to lead the position group as a mid-range TE1 in fantasy football while Tyler Conklin and Tucker Fisk occupy depth roles.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) has officially been ruled out for the Week 9 contest on Sunday on the road against the New York Giants, the team announced. Purdy came into the weekend with yet another questionable tag after aggravating his turf-toe injury back in the Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 25-year-old has made slow and steady progress, but he has not been able to practice in full yet, so the Niners will hold him out for another week. It's been an incredibly frustrating season for fantasy managers who drafted Purdy, as he's played in just two games in 2025 due to his toe injury. The good news is that all signs are pointing toward him potentially returning next Sunday for a big divisional clash against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 10. Purdy has QB1 potential still when he's fully healthy, but using him in fantasy next week if he returns will be a risky prospect given his long layoff and the less-than-stellar matchup.

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New York Giants practice squad WR Ray-Ray McCloud was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Nov. 1, and will be available for the Week 9 game.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) is expected to return in Week 11, following the team's bye, according to head coach Andy Reid (via CBS Sports' Tracy Wolfson). Pacheco has already been ruled out for Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills, and he'll use the bye week as a little extra time to rest and recover. In the meantime, Kansas City's backfield will be led by Kareem Hunt, while rookie Brashard Smith also figures to get involved. Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Elijah Mitchell round out the running back depth chart. Pacheco should rank as a high-end RB3/flex against the Broncos when he returns.

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Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley could be moved in advance of the NFL trade deadline Tuesday, Nov. 4, according to multiple sources.

Fantasy Spin: The 30-year-old Ridley has 16 receptions for 290 yards through six games this season but is set to miss his third consecutive game because of a hamstring injury. One obstacle that could make him difficult to trade is his contract; he is due to make $23 million this season, with the bulk of it coming through his base salary. Ridley can be viewed as a WR4 or flex option in most fantasy leagues when healthy, although if he ends up being dealt to a contender, his fantasy value would likely see an uptick because he would not be catching passes from a rookie quarterback who is still adjusting to the league.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (shoulder) will play in Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Chicago Bears. He had been listed as questionable after missing practice on Friday, but Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports that the veteran signal caller is healthy enough to suit up on Sunday. Having Flacco healthy and available offers the Bengals a major sigh of relief ahead of a potential must-win game against the Bears. Cincinnati sits at 3-5 ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline, and a win on Sunday could be the difference between buying and selling. From a fantasy perspective, Flacco is a high-end QB2 option given his impressive passing skills, which have led to 784 yards, seven touchdowns, and zero interceptions over the last three weeks. He'll also boost the fantasy values of his offensive weapons, including Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown, all of whom are startable in fantasy football this week.

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Several NFL teams have shown interest in acquiring Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (calf) ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. The veteran defender requested a trade earlier in October, but the team has not yet honored his request. Through eight games in 2025, he has 44 tackles and one fumble recovery. The Bills, Cowboys, and Colts are among the organizations that have called the Bengals about Wilson. He's currently dealing with a calf injury and is not expected to play in Week 9, which means there's a chance he has played his final snap in a Bengals uniform and could be with a new team at this time next week.

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Seattle Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp (heel, hamstring) is unlikely to play in Week 9's game versus the Washington Commanders, according to a source.

Fantasy Spin: Kupp had been listed as questionable on the injury report but took a step backward with each passing day. He participated in a full practice session Wednesday, Oct. 29, was a limited participant Thursday, Oct. 30, and missed practice altogether Friday, Oct. 31. It's possible that WRs Tory Horton, Cody White and Ricky White III could see some targets if Kupp is held out of action Sunday night but none of them should be viewed as recommended fantasy options this week.

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Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder) is expected to play in Week 9's game versus the Denver Broncos, according to a source.

Fantasy Spin: Schultz had been listed as questionable on the injury report after missing Houston's first two practice sessions during the week but fully participating during the final session Friday, Oct. 31. He should see multiple targets this afternoon but is unlikely to be a starting option in most fantasy leagues.

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New York Giants running back Devin Singletary will likely see an increased snap share and target share in Week 9 against the San Francisco 49ers. The 28-year-old is headed for a larger role as he operates as the backup to Tyrone Tracy Jr. on Sunday. Singletary's increased volume will be the direct result of New York losing rookie sensation Cam Skattebo (ankle) to a season-ending injury. The Florida Atlantic product totaled over 550 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns as the backup to Tracy last year, but he's still searching for his first touchdown of the 2025 campaign. We fully expect Tracy to handle around 15 touches per game in the lead-back role, but Singletary's role will grow, too. He could see five-plus carries and a couple of targets in this upward-trending offense, all while serving as a valuable handcuff to Tracy.

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