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The Colts placed Alie-Cox (groin) on injured reserve Saturday.

Alie-Cox was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, and his groin injury is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on injured reserve. That means he'll be required to miss at least four games, and with the Colts on a bye for Week 13, that means the next time Alie-Cox can play is Week 15 against the Titans on Sunday, Dec. 20. Will Mallory (hamstring) has also been ruled out for Week 10, so Drew Ogletree and Pharaoh Brown will serve as the Colts' backup tight ends behind Tyler Warren against Miami.

Mallory (hamstring) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Mallory was a late addition to the Colts' injury report due to a hamstring issue that cropped up Friday. The fourth-year pro will not be available for Sunday's contest, and with Mo Alie-Cox (groin) placed on injured reserve, Tyler Warren will be backed up by Drew Ogletree and Pharaoh Brown. Mallory's next chance to play is Week 11 against the Texans on Thursday.

Mitchell (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills but is expected to play, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.

Mitchell, Garrett Wilson (concussion) and Omar Cooper (ankle) all practiced in full Friday. Each of them were tagged as questionable, but it appears as though the Jets will be with all three of their top wide receivers for Sunday's AFC East tilt. Mitchell failed to haul in any of his seven targets in Week 9 against the Chiefs, but he did record seven catches (on nine targets) for 142 yards and a touchdown during the Jets' Week 8 loss to the Raiders.

Wilson (concussion) is expected to be cleared to play against the Bills on Sunday, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.

Wilson was held out of the Jets' 35-12 loss to the Chiefs in Week 9 while in the league's concussion protocol. The star wide receiver was a full participant in Friday's practice, and while he was tagged as questionable for Sunday's game, the Jets appear confident that the fifth-year wideout will clear the league's protocol and be available to play against Buffalo.

Cooper (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, is expected to be available, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.

Cooper was working through an ankle issue during Week 10 prep and drew the questionable tag after logging a full practice Friday. The rookie first-round wide receiver is on track to suit up Sunday, and the same goes for Garrett Wilson (concussion) and Adonai Mitchell (knee). Wilson did not play against the Chiefs in Week 9, and in his absence, Cooper caught a season-high eight passes (on 11 targets) for 58 yards in a 35-12 loss for the Jets.

Johnson will be the Chiefs' top running back for Week 10 after Kenneth Walker (groin) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Walker popped up on Friday's practice report as a DNP due to groin tightness, and the injury is severe enough for the fifth-year running back to miss his first game of the season. That leaves Johnson -- the Chiefs' fifth-round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft -- as the lead back for Sunday's game, and with Jaydn Ott (hamstring) listed as questionable, the team could elevate Nate Carter from the practice squad to provide additional backfield depth. Through eight regular-season games, Johnson has turned 26 carries into 111 yards (4.3 YPC) and a touchdown and caught 14 passes on 16 targets for 237 yards and a score.

Walker (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

Walker was a late addition to the Chiefs' practice report Friday as a DNP due to what was described as "groin tightness." He was initially tagged as questionable for Sunday's contest, but the injury is severe enough for the fifth-year running back to miss his first game of the regular season. Rookie fifth-rounder Emmett Johnson is projected to lead Kansas City's backfield against Atlanta in Walker's absence, and with Jaydn Ott (hamstring) listed as questionable, the Chiefs could elevate Nate Carter from the practice squad to the active roster. Walker's next opportunity to play is Week 11 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 22.

The Saints are expected to activate Etienne (hamstring) from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's NFC South tilt against the Panthers, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Etienne's 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and he strung together consecutive limited sessions before practicing in full Friday. That was enough for him to draw the questionable tag for Sunday's game, and it appears the Saints are confident enough in Etienne's recovery to activate the veteran running back from IR. His return would be a welcome one for a New Orleans offense that ranks 26th in the NFL in rushing yards per game (95.3). Etienne's return would result in Alvin Kamara and Audric Estime reverting to rotational roles out of the backfield.

Jacobs underwent surgery on his fractured right ring finger Friday and "should be back in the next few weeks," Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Jacobs fractured his finger in last week's victory over the Patriots, and he underwent a procedure Friday to repair it. It's unclear exactly how much time he will miss, but he has been ruled out for Week 10 and has avoided injured reserve for the time being, so reports of him missing 2-to-3 weeks appear accurate. It's unclear exactly how things will shake out in Green Bay's backfield while Jacobs works his way back, but all of MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson, Chris Brooks (ankle) and Pierre Strong are candidates to fill roles.

McFadden made 10 tackles (five solo) in the Giants' 24-21 loss to the Commanders on Thursday.

McFadden logged one tackle for loss in the contest. The starting inside linebacker assisted the Giants in holding the Commanders to 3.2 yards per carry and no rushing touchdowns in the game.