Week 10 Thursday Injury Roundup: Montgomery Returns; Marks and Boston Sit, Jacobs to Sit

Thursday's official injury reports are in for every team in this post except the Rams, who had only posted their estimated Wednesday report when we last checked, so the Rams item leans on that report and what reporters saw. Here's what changes your Sunday lineup.

Houston's backfield is suddenly a question mark. David Montgomery (groin) was limited at Thursday's practice after sitting out Wednesday, and DeMeco Ryans said his status for Sunday at Cleveland is still "up in the air" (Texans injury report, RotoBaller). At the same time, Woody Marks (knee) went from limited Wednesday to no practice Thursday. Marks felt mild knee discomfort Wednesday and didn't finish practice as a precaution, and the Texans are taking a wait-and-see approach, per Aaron Wilson (FantasyPros, CBS Sports). Montgomery hasn't played since Oct. 11, and he averaged just 2.7 yards per carry (52 carries, 138 yards) in his five games, so even if he's back he's a touchdown-or-bust flex at best. If Marks is in your lineup, keep him there for now, but line up a Sunday backup. Friday's report is the one that matters. Marvin Harrison Jr. (hamstring) also went from limited Wednesday to no practice Thursday, which makes him tough to trust, while Tank Dell (hand/shoulder) was a full participant after a limited Wednesday (Texans injury report). If neither back plays, Emari Demercado and Dare Ogunbowale are what's left, and neither is worth chasing.

Denzel Boston missed practice again. The Browns rookie sat out Thursday with a toe injury, a day after Todd Monken called it "a little toe issue" and said he expected Boston to practice Thursday (PFT). Boston leads Cleveland with 32 catches for 507 yards and three touchdowns. Two straight missed practices isn't panic time, but don't lock him in until he practices Friday. If he can't go, Harold Fannin Jr. becomes an even bigger part of the passing game. Fannin was limited with a groin injury both Wednesday and Thursday, so check Friday's report before you count on that bump (Browns injury report). Deshaun Watson will start Sunday (Browns.com).

Josh Jacobs will miss Sunday. He didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday (Packers injury report), and Matt LaFleur said he'll have surgery Friday on the finger he broke last week (SI). Kaleb Johnson ran for 68 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries in Jacobs' place against New England, and he's the Packers back to start this week (Packers.com). Chris Brooks, who is on injured reserve, had his practice window opened last week and was limited again Thursday (Packers injury report). Don't start Brooks unless Green Bay activates him.

A.J. Brown was limited again Thursday in Munich, his second straight day of work after missing the last two games with a knee injury (Patriots injury report). He has nine catches for 101 yards in three games this season (Patriots.com). That's progress, but Mike Vrabel has already said that making the trip doesn't mean a player will play, and kickoff is 8:30 a.m. CT. Don't lock Brown in unless Friday's report is clearly positive. DeMario Douglas is the safer Patriots start; he had five catches for 102 yards last week (USA Today).

Rhamondre Stevenson upgraded to limited Thursday after missing Wednesday with his knee injury (Patriots injury report). That's better than it looked Wednesday, but he was working out off to the side and wasn't with the larger group during stretching (Patriots.com). TreVeyon Henderson is already ruled out with an illness and stayed home. Corey Kiner is still the back you start until Friday's report says otherwise. Kiner ran eight times for 55 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 after Stevenson got hurt (RotoBaller).

Hunter Henry was limited both days with a foot injury (Patriots injury report). He's practicing, so he's still your tight end, but check Friday's report before the early kickoff.

On the Lions side, Jared Goff upgraded to a full practice Thursday with his chest injury, so he's on track to start. Amon-Ra St. Brown (rib) was limited for a second straight day (Patriots injury report). He's practicing both days, so keep him in your lineup unless Detroit downgrades him.

Garrett Wilson was limited again Thursday and went through positional drills without a red jersey, a good sign as he works through the concussion protocol (Jets injury report, FantasyPros, RotoWire). He missed last week, and he still has to clear the protocol before you put him in against Buffalo. If he sits, the leftover targets go to Omar Cooper Jr. and the rest of that Jets room, though Cooper was limited both days with an ankle injury himself (Jets injury report). On the other side, Dalton Kincaid (ankle) was limited Wednesday and Thursday for Buffalo, so he's trending toward playing, but don't count on him until Friday's report.

Bhayshul Tuten didn't practice Thursday. He was on the field but was the only Jaguar without a helmet at the start of practice (CBS Sports), and the official report lists him as a non-participant for a second straight day with an ankle and foot injury (Jaguars injury report). Plan on a backup. He played 20 snaps last week and ran 12 times for 29 yards and a touchdown (USA Today). If he sits, Chris Rodriguez Jr. (limited both days with a hand injury) is next up. Jakobi Meyers (ankle) upgraded from no practice Wednesday to limited Thursday, which keeps him in WR3 range if Friday's report holds.

Tyjae Spears upgraded to limited Thursday for the Titans with his knee injury after sitting out Wednesday, but Carnell Tate (shoulder) missed his second straight practice (Jaguars injury report). Keep Tate out of your lineup unless he practices Friday. Tony Pollard went from full Wednesday to no practice Thursday, listed for a finger injury and rest, so watch Friday's report before you assume he's fine.

Mike Evans is likely to sit Sunday at Dallas. He didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday with Achilles tendinitis (49ers injury report) and wasn't seen during the open portion of Thursday's practice (CBS Sports), and Kyle Shanahan called him week-to-week (PFT, RotoWire). Deebo Samuel (hamstring) was limited Wednesday and Thursday after missing the last three games and said he feels ready to play (49ers injury report, NBC Sports Bay Area). If Friday's report confirms Samuel will play, treat him as a WR3/flex. Keenan Allen is in that room now too, so don't assume Samuel will see every leftover route.

George Pickens was limited Wednesday and limited again Thursday (Cowboys injury report, CBS Sports). Limited Wednesday is the same pattern Dallas used last week before he sat (SI). We still want a full practice by Friday before we trust him against the 49ers. Jake Ferguson (knee/ankle) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and is expected to miss an extended stretch, which leaves Luke Schoonmaker, a full participant both days, as the tight end to stream if you need one (Cowboys injury report).

Puka Nacua is facing a multi-week absence and didn't practice on the Rams' estimated Wednesday report; Sean McVay said he'll miss extended time, and Arizona Sports lists him as out for Sunday (Rams injury report, Arizona Sports). The Rams hadn't posted an official Thursday report yet. Don't plan on him this week, and don't drop him. With Davante Adams on injured reserve, Konata Mumpfield and Tutu Atwell are what's left, and they're deep-league flyers, not must-adds.

Travis Etienne is still on injured reserve, even after limited practices Wednesday and Thursday (Saints). The Saints have to activate him by 3 p.m. CT Saturday for him to play against Carolina (USA Today). Until they do, Audric Estime is the back to start. Alvin Kamara (back, rest) sat out Wednesday but was a full participant Thursday (Saints), so his rest day isn't a worry. Etienne isn't a Week 10 start yet.

Kyler Murray didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday with his hamstring, and Kirk Cousins is expected to start Sunday at Lambeau (Vikings injury report, SI). Carson Wentz (ankle) was limited both days. If Cousins starts, Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison go right back in your lineup. Jauan Jennings (calf) and T.J. Hockenson (wrist/chest) also missed both practices, so both are shaky until Friday's report (Vikings.com). We'll want the Vikings to make it official on Friday.

Bam Knight is back to full practice after his concussion. The Cardinals back was limited Wednesday and full Thursday, and he's on track to play against the Rams (Cardinals injury report, RotoBaller). He's a touchdown-dependent flex at best.

Ladd McConkey didn't practice Thursday with his back injury, which keeps his Monday night status uncertain, while Justin Herbert (finger) isn't on the Chargers' injury report at all (Chargers injury report, PFT). The Chargers play the Ravens on Monday night, so there's time, but don't count on McConkey until he practices.

Friday's reports will settle the designations. The Chargers-Ravens game is Monday night, so that one has its own clock. Patriots vs. Lions in Munich kicks off at 8:30 a.m. CT Sunday, so set those lineups Saturday night.