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Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that Herbert "should be good to go" for Monday's game at Baltimore after imaging on the quarterback's injured left middle finger returned negative for a fracture, ESPN.com reports.

Herbert may still have to manage some discomfort in the finger during Monday's contest, but since the injury to his non-throwing hand, he shouldn't be too affected while throwing or handing the ball off. That being said, Herbert has become increasingly difficult to justify including in fantasy lineups even when he's been in more optimal health entering games. Heading into the matchup with the Ravens, Herbert has completed a career-low 61.3 percent of his passes for 6.8 yards per attempt and just six touchdowns in eight games. He's tied with New England's Drake Maye for the league lead in interceptions thrown (11) and ranks second behind Cleveland's Deshaun Watson in sacks taken (31).

Wentz completed eight of 25 passes for 81 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions and rushed once for no gain in the Vikings' 23-6 loss to the Bills on Monday night. He also lost a fumble.

Wentz had typically put together competent performances in his opportunities to lead head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense in the past, but Monday night was a clear exception. Wentz only took one sack, but he banged up his right hand on a first-half pass attempt, then had his foot stepped on by offensive lineman Joe Huber in the second half, the latter which required a visit to the medical tent. Wentz also repeatedly failed to master what had been a vulnerable Bills pass defense, averaging a minuscule 3.2 yards per attempt. Wentz also tossed interceptions on back-to-back drives to open the second half as well, and although they only led to a field goal for Buffalo, they were indicative of the kind of night it was for the veteran signal-caller. Wentz was ultimately pulled for Max Brosmer for the Vikings' final drive, and if Murray can't suit up for a Week 10 road showdown with the Packers on Sunday, it remains to be seen if Wentz will get another crack at a starting assignment.

Allen completed 21 of 31 passes for 234 yards with one touchdown and one interception while adding six carries for 15 yards in the Bills' 23-6 win over the Vikings on Monday night.

Allen came into the night undoubtedly expecting to have to work for everything he got, and Brian Flores' aggressive defensive unit helped validate that prognosis by sacking the star signal-caller on four occasions. However, Allen was able to navigate the dangers pretty effectively, spreading the ball around to eight different targets overall. He connected with Keleki Latu from 25 yards out late in the first half for his one touchdown pass, and Allen's one turnover, a first-quarter interception at the Vikings' seven-yard line, didn't lead to any Minnesota points. Allen hasn't eclipsed 300 passing yards since Week 1, but he'll take 2,027 passing yarsd and a 12:6 TD:INT alongside 285 rushing yards into a Week 10 road divisional clash against the Jets on Sunday.

Johnson was signed by the Cardinals off Cincinnati's practice squad Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Johnson will head to Arizona to join his 15th NFL team in 14 NFL seasons. The quarterback is likely poised to operate as the team's primary backup option behind rookie Carson Beck as Beck replaces Gardner Minshew (elbow) as the team's starting QB in Week 10 against the Rams. Minshew is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 campaign while recovering from a torn UCL, so Johnson will likely stick around Arizona until the season's conclusion.

Beck is expected to start Sunday's contest against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Beck is slated to take over as Arizona's starting quarterback in Week 10, with Gardner Minshew (elbow) potentially set to miss the remainder of the 2026 season with a torn UCL. Beck has yet to appear in a regular-season contest in his rookie campaign, but he completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown in his lone preseason appearance. Lead running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) is still on injured reserve for at least three more contests and top wide receiver Michael Wilson (neck) suffered a season-ending injury in Week 9, so Beck will have to make do with limited options around him in Arizona.

Darnold (quadriceps), who won't play this coming Sunday at Las Vegas, is expected to return in Week 12 at San Francisco on Sunday, Nov. 29 after a Week 11 bye, Gregg Bell of Sports Radio 93.3 KJR Seattle reports.

Darnold is one week removed from suffering a quad injury and cracked ribs in a Week 8 loss to the Bears, which sidelined him Sunday against the Cardinals and will keep him in street clothes in Week 10. For as long as Darnold is sidelined, Drew Lock (oblique) is lined up to be the Seahawks' starting quarterback.

McCarthy (hip) is listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

McCarthy exited Sunday's win at Philadelphia for a spell in the third quarter due to a hip injury but returned to action. Head coach John Harbaugh told Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News on Monday that McCarthy has a hip pointer but is expected to play Thursday versus the Commanders. McCarthy likely will need to be listed as full Tuesday and/or Wednesday to head into Week 10 action without a designation.

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh relayed Monday that Herbert (finger) avoided a fracture in his left middle finger, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.

Herbert sustained the injury in Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Texans, but the QB's imaging came back "negative," per Harbaugh. That said, Herbert's status is nonetheless worth monitoring as next Monday's contest against the Ravens approaches. If Herbert's practice participation ends up being impacted in the coming days, DJ Uiagalelei would be be next in line for added QB reps.

Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Minshew (elbow) is reportedly seeking additional medical opinions to confirm that he likely will require season-ending surgery to address a torn UCL.

Minshew's stint as the Cardinals' starting QB is thus shaping up to be a brief one. Assuming Schefter's report is confirmed, Carson Beck would be slated to take over as Arizona's QB1, beginning with this Sunday's game against the Rams.

Minshew is slated undergo testing on his right elbow/arm in the wake of Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, according to Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site.

Minshew took over as the team's starting QB in advance of Week 9 action, and now his status for this weekend's game against the Rams is unclear. In the event that Minshew's issue ends up being long-term, which could be a possibility per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com, Carson Beck would be next in line for Arizona's signal-caller reps.