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Panthers RB Rico Dowdle fined for pelvic-thrust celebration

Wed Nov 5 11:10pm ET
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Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle was fined Wednesday for doing two pelvic thrusts after scoring a touchdown last weekend, disproving a supposed NFL rule demonstrated years ago in a sketch on the "Key & Peele" comedy show.

Dowdle confirmed on social media that he was fined. The amount wasn't announced, but ESPN and NBA Sports reported that it was $14,491.

Dowdle broke out the pelvic thrusts after his 1-yard touchdown in the third quarter gave the Panthers a 13-6 lead over the host Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The ensuing 15-yard penalty pushed back the extra point, which was missed, but Carolina went on to win 16-13.

In the "Key & Peele" sketch, Hingle McCringleberry, played by series co-star Keegan Michael Key, was penalized three times for triple-pelvic-thrust celebrations after touchdowns for a fictional NFL team, the Rhinos. The main joke of the skit is that the referee, played by series co-star Jordan Peele, wouldn't throw the flag for a two-pump celebration, but a three-pump celebration was penalty-worthy.

After seeing Dowdle get flagged on Sunday, Key responded in a social-media post: "Rico! Man, you got robbed -- you only did two pumps. I'm sorry, man. Now I'm gonna have to write a new sketch."

Carolina coach Dave Canales said on Sunday, "We've got to make sure that we understand the rules. I might have to call up Keegan-Michael Key to get clarification on that part of it, but from what I understand, any kind of movement that way, any weapons, or all that stuff is going to get flagged. We've got to be smarter about that."

Dowdle attempted to turn the fine into a positive by seeking donations for charity.

"After much thought I've launched a GoFundMe for my fines," Dowdle posted on X. "Key said I got three pumps but I guess the NFL disagrees.

"Actually, 100% of what is raised through this fundraiser will be sent to 56-Children's Home Society of North Carolina. Children's Home Society promotes the right of every child to a permanent, safe, and loving family. They specialize in education and prevention programs, family preservation, and adoption and foster care. Let's raise some money."

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Wil Lutz Nov 6 6:20am ET
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Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice after being limited with an illness earlier in the week. The 31-year-old is good to go and doesn't carry an injury designation versus the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. He will look to right the ship in Week 10 after missing his first field goal of the season in Week 9. He dealt with an illness during the week and doesn't carry an injury designation versus the Raiders on Thursday night. To be fair, the Houston Texans blocked the field goal attempt, which was from 51 yards out. The Raiders average 26.3 points allowed per game, which enabled Lutz more opportunities than he had in Week 9 to put points up on the board. In what could be a close game due to the division rivalry, managers should count on Lutz to bounce back as RotoBaller has him ranked at 11 overall for the week.

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RJ Harvey Nov 6 6:10am ET
RJ Harvey

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey will look to continue his touchdown streak Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders as he enters Week 10 leading the Broncos' backfield in scores on the season with six. In Week 9 against the difficult Houston Texans defense, Harvey continued to prove head coach Sean Payton right with his dynamic usage in the passing game, catching all five of his targets for 51 receiving yards and a touchdown. This marks the second game this season in which Harvey has seen five targets in a game, and his third straight game in which he has had at least one touchdown. As RotoBaller's RB23 overall on the week, start Harvey with confidence as an RB2 with weekly scoring upside.

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J.K. Dobbins Nov 6 6:00am ET
J.K. Dobbins

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins has still been the king of the backfield through nine weeks from a touch standpoint, but he will strive to get back in the end zone for the first time since Week 5 as he faces the Las Vegas Raiders at home on Thursday night. At first glance, averaging 77.2 rushing yards per game would sound like a no-brainer RB1 statistic. However, the presence of running back RJ Harvey has certainly been a threat to Dobbins' scoring opportunities. Harvey has now outscored Dobbins on the season with six total touchdowns to four, with five of them coming within the past three games. With Dobbins' healthy floor, thanks to currently accounting for the fifth most rushing yards in the league, he is RotoBaller's 13th-ranked running back for Week 10.

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Courtland Sutton Nov 6 5:50am ET
Courtland Sutton

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton will look to resume his spot as the team's No. 1 wideout against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, despite having three different games where he caught one reception. In Week 9 against the stingy Houston Texans, Sutton's lone catch ended up going for a 30-yard touchdown reception that jump-started the Denver offense towards their comeback win. Counterpart Troy Franklin has been the leader in targets for the past two weeks straight. Still, it's arguable that Sutton's alpha spot in the offense isn't being threatened, as he just signed a four-year contract extension in July and continues to find the end zone. As RotoBaller's WR11 for the week, continue looking at Sutton with weekly scoring upside as a back-end WR1.

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Troy Franklin Nov 6 5:50am ET
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin will strive to lead the team in targets for a third straight game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10. Despite being on the field for fewer snaps throughout the season than teammate Courtland Sutton, Franklin has now surpassed Sutton for the time being with 21.05% of the offensive target share compared to Sutton's 20.39% target share. It's safe to say that Franklin is making a name for himself within the Broncos offense, and with head coach Sean Payton integrating him more into the playbook, we could see weekly upside from him. Franklin is RotoBaller's WR35 for the week and can be trusted as a strong WR3/ Flex option against the Raiders.

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Evan Engram Nov 6 5:50am ET
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Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram has been a tough player to trust in fantasy lineups for the 2025 season, ranking as the TE27 through nine weeks with just one fringe TE1 finish. In last week's matchup against the Broncos, Engram had zero catches on three targets, marking what could be the final straw for fantasy managers trusting in him thus far. The Houston Texans were one of the most difficult defensive matchups of the schedule, so there could be an opportunity for Engram to bounce back against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10. With RotoBaller having Engram ranked as the TE23 against the Raiders, it's likely best to look for an option with more upside.

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Bo Nix Nov 6 5:40am ET
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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will host the Las Vegas Raiders at home in Week 10 as he looks to carry the team to a seventh straight win. Through nine weeks, the Raiders have allowed an average of 224 passing yards per game this season and 11 passing touchdowns. Nix has had some fourth-quarter magic this season, as he has made some magnificent scrambles to bolster his stats in the final minutes of the game, and we could see that trend continue if the division rivalry proves to be a close matchup. Fantasy managers should continue to trust Nix in their starting lineups with RotoBaller ranking him as QB8 overall for Week 10.

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Emari Demercado Nov 6 1:00am ET
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Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado had a strong performance in a 27-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9, rushing for a team-high 79 yards on 14 carries. Demercado ran well against a poor Dallas run defense, and with uncertainty in regards to Trey Benson's (knee) return, the Cardinals could ride the hot hand with Demercado as the back to receive the most touches in their Week 10 matchup against the division-leading Seattle Seahawks. The Arizona backfield has been a messy one to figure out for fantasy managers, and it will likely stay that way for the foreseeable future. Seattle is a tough matchup, but Demercado has value as a flex play.

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Romeo Doubs Nov 6 12:50am ET
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has been the most consistent wide receiver target for the team this season and could be ready to take on more targets after the injury to Tucker Kraft (knee). Doubs led the Packers with seven catches for 91 yards on 10 targets in their ugly 16-13 loss to the Panthers last week. No other Green Bay pass catcher drew more than five targets. The 25-year-old should continue to build on his already solid production and could elevate his numbers in Kraft's absence. Christian Watson's return will draw away some targets, but his presence helps stretch the field, creating more opportunities for Doubs and the offense. Doubs is ranked as RotoBaller's WR32 for Week 10.

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Jaylen Waddle Nov 6 12:30am ET
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has enjoyed a fantastic bounce-back season in 2025, leading the team with 41 catches for 586 yards and four touchdowns in nine games. Waddle had been in plenty of trade rumors with the current state of the Dolphins, but the team is committed to their 26-year-old star wideout and views him as a piece of their future. Waddle has emerged as the no-doubt WR1 after Tyreek Hill (knee) went down in Week 3, and has been among the most productive wideouts in the league. Waddle ranks as WR13 in PPR points since Week 4, and he should continue to return borderline WR1 fantasy production as one of the most explosive players in the league and the focal point of head coach Mike McDaniel's passing attack.

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Asante Samuel Jr. Nov 6 12:20am ET
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Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (spine) has been cleared to play and is now making his rounds of visits with teams, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Those include the Panthers on Wednesday, Packers on Thursday, Vikings on Friday, 49ers on Monday, Bears on Tuesday, and Steelers on Wednesday. Samuel underwent spinal fusion surgery in April and has now been cleared to return to action. The 26-year-old has been a solid player for his career, but the injury has caused concerns for some teams. Samuel will likely make his decision on which one to sign within the next week once his visits conclude.

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Joshua Karty Nov 5 9:50pm ET
Joshua Karty

Los Angeles Rams kicker Joshua Karty is facing competition for the starting kicking gig, according to head coach Sean McVay. The organization will have Harrison Mevis compete for the kicking job with Karty ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Karty had a strong rookie campaign where he connected on 84.3 percent of his field goal attempts. The 23-year-old is having a much more difficult time during his sophomore season. Karty is 10-for-15 on field goal attempts, while missing three additional extra point kicks. Mevis hasn't kicked in the NFL before and was signed onto the practice squad this week. Neither kicker is an ideal option for the Week 10 contest against the 49ers.

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Graham Gano Nov 5 9:50pm ET
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New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (neck) was unable to take the field for Wednesday's practice session. It appears Gano is managing a neck injury after missing four games earlier in the season due to a groin issue. When healthy, Gano has been a viable option for the Giants, but keeping him healthy has been a problem. The Giants have both Younghoe Koo and Jude McAtamney on their practice squad right now. One of them would get the starting gig if Gano is forced to miss time. He'll have a few days to get ready ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

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Ollie Gordon II Nov 5 9:30pm ET
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Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Gordon is currently considered day-to-day after suffering an ankle injury during last Thursday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The rookie back saw a high-season 10 carries during the Week 8 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Outside of that, Gordon has played a minimal role in the backfield this season. If he's unable to play, Jaylen Wright would likely take over as the backup to De'Von Achane during the Week 10 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

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Cole Kmet Nov 5 9:30pm ET
Cole Kmet

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (concussion) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. This seems like positive news after Kmet was forced to exit early during last weekend's win over the Cincinnati Bengals due to a concussion. His absence forced rookie Colston Loveland into a bigger role and he took full advantage of it. Loveland hauled in six of his seven targets for 118 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Regardless of Kmet's status, Loveland figures to have earned a larger role in this offense going forward. Kmet figures to take a backseat to Loveland even if he plays during the Week 10 matchup against the New York Giants.

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Dont'e Thornton Jr. Nov 5 9:20pm ET
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Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. will be active for Thursday's game against the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Thornton was a healthy scratch in Week 9, but is returning to the rotation with Jakobi Meyers being traded on Tuesday. The rookie wideout hasn't recorded a catch since Week 3, so Thornton hasn't made much of an impact lately. It's tough to imagine there being streaming appeal here for this Week 10 contest. Thornton could be worth stashing in dynasty formats or certain deep leagues, but can't be trusted right now.

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Tyrod Taylor Nov 5 9:20pm ET
Tyrod Taylor

New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) was able to practice in full on Wednesday. Taylor took over for Justin Fields during their loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 7. Sadly, Taylor suffered a knee injury during that game, which kept him sidelined in Week 8. Luckily, Taylor has been able to rest and recover over the last few weeks. It appears the 36-year-old will be ready to go if called upon to start against the Cleveland Browns this weekend. Head coach Aaron Glenn hasn't announced a starter yet, so fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for that.

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Dyami Brown Nov 5 9:00pm ET
Dyami Brown

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dyami Brown (concussion) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Brown suffered a concussion during the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The fact he was even limited in practice is a good sign heading into the Week 10 matchup against the Houston Texans. The Jags are banged up with Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) missing Wednesday's practice. That means, Parker Washington and newly acquired Jakobi Meyers could have expanded roles this weekend.

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Cedric Tillman Nov 5 8:50pm ET
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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (hamstring) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice session. Tillman was recently designated to return from the injured reserve. The 25-year-old has been out since suffering a hamstring injury during the Week 4 matchup against the Detroit Lions. The fact Tillman was able to practice in full to begin the week is a good sign heading into the Week 10 matchup against the New York Jets. Before going down, Tillman hauled in 11 of his 20 targets for 106 yards and two touchdowns in four games. He's unlikely to be a viable streaming option given how poorly this offense has played with Dillon Gabriel under center.

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Theo Johnson Nov 5 8:40pm ET
Theo Johnson

New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. It sounds like he's managing a shoulder injury, so he'll get eased into the practice week. Last weekend, Johnson hauled in three of his six targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The 24-year-old has scored five touchdowns in his last six games. If he's unable to play, Daniel Bellinger could move into the starting tight end role for the Week 10 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Right now, it seems like Johnson is trending towards playing, but fantasy managers should check back for another update.

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