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Mariota has a mild ankle sprain.

Titans head coach said Mariota has both a mild ankle sprain and a sore shoulder, but he should be ready to go on Thursday night against the Steelers. Mariota has played through injures dating back to his college days at Oregon, and it’d be a major shock if he wasn’t out there in a few days. The third-year quarterback will be a QB1 option versus Pittsburgh.

Via: Jim Wyatt 11/13/17 - 04:00 PM ET

DeMarco Murray gets 13 touches in Week 11.

The veteran running back carried eight times for ten yards and caught five passes (one six targets) for 37 yards. Early in the game on a couple plays, it appeared Murray had a hole to run through but just missed chances for some decent gains. Meanwhile, second-year back Derrick Henry carried seven times for 32 yards, and there’s certainly a chance the team decides they need to start giving Henry the ball more than they are. However, Murray will always have a role as the top receiving option out of the backfield—although tonight he did miss a block that got quarterback Marcus Mariota crushed by a defender. He’s had a couple of huge weeks, including in Week 10 against hotel Browns, but Murray simply hasn’t been an RB1 this season. Next week in a good matchup with Indianapolis, there’s a chance he’s a good high-end RB2 option, though.

11/17/17 - 01:00 AM ET

Rob Kelley has both a high-ankle sprain and MCL sprain, according to Ian Rapoport.

Kelley took a bad hit, as his leg was twisted up in yesterday’s loss to the Vikings. Both these injuries could mean Kelley is done for the season, as they are both multi-week injuries, and he has them at the same time. He might be back late in the year, but expect Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine to carry the load over the next few weeks. Kelley doesn’t need to be held on fantasy rosters, as he might not even be 100% if he does return this season.

Via: Ian Rapoport 11/13/17 - 03:58 PM ET

Derrick Henry gets seven carries against Pittsburgh.

The big second-year back gained 32 yards on his seven rushing attempts and did not catch any passes in the Thursday night loss. DeMarco Murray picked up only ten yards on his eight rushing attempts, and Henry clearly outplayed him and looked more explosive, though the team didn’t rush as much as they would like to in the game. Next week, Henry gets a Colts team that he gained 131 rushing yards on 19 attempts against back in Week 6. He’s definitely in the FLEX conversation for that matchup, especially if the Titans decide they just need to start feeding him the ball.

11/17/17 - 12:53 AM ET

Aaron Jones (knee) is expected to miss 3-6 weeks, according to Adam Schefter.

Jones is dealing with an MCL injury that sounds like it’ll keep him out for the next two games at the very least. And Ty Montgomery is dealing with a rib injury again, so Jamaal Williams might get a ton of work in Green Bay’s backfield moving forward. Consider Williams one of the top waiver-wire pickups this week, and Jones doesn’t need to be held on fantasy rosters if you’re struggling for roster space.

Via: Adam Schefter 11/13/17 - 03:55 PM ET

Marcus Mariota throws four interceptions in Thursday night loss.

Despite the four-interception night, it wasn’t as bad as the stat line would indicate, as Mariota was under constant pressure and didn’t get a lot of help from his receivers. Overall, Mariota was 22/33 for 306 yards, one touchdown, four interceptions, and added five carries for five yards and a rushing touchdown. The passing touchdown was a 75-yard deep pass to Rishard Matthews down the middle of the field, and Mariota should’ve had another passing score on a perfect pass to tight end Delanie Walker, but it was dropped in the end zone. The first interception was all on Mariota, as he simply overthrew an open receiver and it was picked off by the safety; and the last interception came at the end of the game when he was trying to make a play. But the second and third interceptions—particularly the second—appeared to be on the receivers for not fighting harder for the ball and/or stopping the route. Mariota is still looking for his first 20-point fantasy game of the season, and next week against the Colts in a bounce-back performance would be a good time to get it.

11/17/17 - 12:50 AM ET

Devonta Freeman (concussion) is not expected to play in Week 11, according to ESPN.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen are reporting that Freeman “is unlikely to play” against Seattle next Monday night. But this could be more speculation than anything, as it’s Freeman’s second concussion of the year, but consider him on the doubtful side of 50/50 right now. The Falcons have Tevin Coleman ready to carry the load if Freeman misses any more time, but not having the great combination is an obvious hit to Atlanta’s offense.

Via: Adam Schefter 11/13/17 - 03:52 PM ET