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DaeSean Hamilton (knee) was a full participant in today’s practice.

We’ll let you know if anything changes when the final Week 11 injury report is released tomorrow, but Hamilton should be set to return about a month after he injured his knee on Thursday Night Football in October. The rookie receiver could have a sizable role for the rest of this season with Demaryius Thomas now in Houston, so he’s worth a look as a fantasy pickup in deeper leagues.

11/15/18 - 06:19 PM ET

Alfred Morris gets nine carries in Week 10.

Morris gained 19 yards on his nine rushing attempts against the Giants. The veteran running back didn’t have much room to run and was outperformed by Matt Breida (17 carries, 101 yards, touchdown) on the ground. Morris is not a fantasy option at the moment.

11/12/18 - 11:30 PM ET

Royce Freeman (ankle) was officially up to a full participant in today’s practice.

Freeman is set to return this Sunday against the Chargers after missing the last two games. The bye week probably did good for the rookie running back, who will be in the FLEX mix for Week 11. However, he’s more of a low-end option with a low floor in his first game back in the lineup.

11/15/18 - 06:17 PM ET

Saquon Barkley handles 24 touches in win over the 49ers.

Barkley rushed 20 times for 67 yards, also adding four receptions (on five targets) for 33 yards. The No. 2 overall pick was bottled up for most of the night, but he broke a couple big plays, including a 23-yard catch-and-run to set up Sterling Shepard’s game-winning touchdown reception. We’ll see if more running lanes open up for Barkley next week against the vulnerable Bucs, and he obviously remains an exciting RB1 down the stretch.

11/12/18 - 11:29 PM ET

Pharoh Cooper (ankle) is practicing this week.

Cooper was officially designated to return from injured reserve on Tuesday, and he’s officially returning to practice with the team. It sounds like the Rams are going to see if Cooper can play this Monday night against the Chiefs, but he doesn’t need to be activated to the 53-man roster for another 19 days. Even if Cooper returns Monday night, he’ll likely be more of a real-life contributor for the Rams than a fantasy asset.

11/15/18 - 06:14 PM ET

Matt Breida scores twice against the Giants.

Breida had an excellent game in the Niners’ close Monday night loss, carrying 17 times for 101 yards and a touchdown along with three receptions for 31 yards and a touchdown. All night, Breida brushed off arm tackles and showed his great speed and acceleration while taking advantage of good run blocking by his offensive line. The rushing score was by the goal line, and the receiving score was on a nice leaping catch in the end zone on a nice route in the red zone. At one point Breida went off the field with a slight limp, but he didn’t really miss any time and looked as good as he’s looked all season coming off the mini bye. Now Breida has a legit bye to heal more and, and he will be a strong fantasy option in Week 12 when the Niners face the Buccaneers.

11/12/18 - 11:28 PM ET

Sammy Watkins (foot) was limited in today’s practice.

The Chiefs expect Watkins to play in Los Angeles against the Rams on Monday night, but he’s probably not an absolute lock yet. Two more limited practices the next two days would be a good sign, but ideally we’ll see him get up to a full participation by Saturday when the final injury report is released.

11/15/18 - 04:53 PM ET