Week 10 Fantasy Injury Updates: Pickens Practices, Jacobs Out

Pickens, who missed Dallas’ Week 9 game with a hamstring problem, took part in Wednesday’s practice in some capacity and appears to be moving toward a possible Week 10 return. Jacobs, by contrast, will be unavailable after finger surgery. Green Bay is expected to use MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson and Pierre Strong in his place.

At quarterback, Miami put Malik Willis on injured reserve after a groin injury, with Kyle McCord expected to start. Minnesota’s Kyler Murray is set to miss another game because of a hamstring issue; the Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins this week, and he is expected to take over. Arizona rookie Carson Beck is slated to start after Gardner Minshew suffered a season-ending UCL injury. Seattle’s Drew Lock is expected to start again while Sam Darnold deals with a quad injury. Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to resume starting.

Among running backs, New Orleans’ Travis Etienne returned to practice and could come off injured reserve this week. Alvin Kamara and C.J. Donaldson did not practice. Arizona’s Bam Knight returned to practice after a concussion and could share work with Tyler Allgeier if cleared. Carolina’s Jonathon Brooks resumed practice, opening his 21-day window.

The Rams expect Puka Nacua to miss about five weeks with a knee injury; Davante Adams is also expected to remain out for at least several more weeks. San Francisco’s Mike Evans did not practice while recovering from an Achilles injury. Arizona receiver Michael Wilson is out for the season with a serious neck injury. Dallas tight end Jake Ferguson also did not practice and is expected to miss time because of a knee injury.