Kiner to Lead the Patriots Backfield in Munich; Mahomes Practices in Full

Corey Kiner is the Patriots' lead back this week. New England ruled out TreVeyon Henderson (illness) for Sunday's game against the Lions in Munich, and he won't make the trip (NBC Sports, FantasyPros). Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) didn't practice Wednesday and is expected to miss time (CBS Sports, ClutchPoints). That leaves Kiner and Lan Larison. Kiner ran eight times for 55 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 after Stevenson got hurt (RotoBaller). He was our top waiver pickup this week, and now he's an RB2 you can start. Kickoff is 8:30 a.m. CT Sunday, so set your lineup Saturday night.

Patrick Mahomes practiced in full Wednesday. The Chiefs listed Mahomes (elbow) as a full participant, and he said he's "in a great spot" after an MRI didn't show anything serious (NBC Sports, CBS Sports). He played through the elbow in the win over the Jets, going 23 of 31 for 242 yards and two touchdowns (SI). Keep him in your lineup Sunday at Atlanta.

Xavier Worthy practiced in full too. Worthy (hamstring) was a full participant Wednesday and is on track to play (RotoBaller). That's good news for his availability, but it crowds the room after the Chiefs traded for Josh Downs. Worthy is a boom-or-bust flex, and Downs is a WR4 with upside.

Deebo Samuel is back at practice. He was limited Wednesday with his hamstring, after missing several games, and he told reporters he feels "ready" to play (NBC Sports, NBC Sports Bay Area). Mike Evans (Achilles tendinitis) didn't practice and is likely to sit Sunday at Dallas (RotoWire). If Samuel is active, he'll walk into a big role against a Cowboys defense that's been friendly to fantasy offenses. Treat him as a WR3/flex once Friday's report confirms he'll play.

Treylon Burks is expected to play Thursday night. Dan Quinn said he expects Burks (foot) to be active against the Giants even though he didn't practice Wednesday (NBC Sports, FantasyPros). He's Washington's best deep threat with Terry McLaurin out for the season (Washington Post), and he had 12 catches for 233 yards and two touchdowns before missing Week 9 (NBC Sports). He's a deep-league WR4 dart, not a must-start. Check that he's active before the 7:15 p.m. CT kickoff.

George Pickens practiced, but only on a limited basis. That's the same thing that happened last week before Dallas sat him (SI). We still want to see a full practice by Friday before we trust him. Jake Ferguson (knee) didn't practice and is expected to miss multiple weeks.

Travis Etienne logged a limited practice now that the Saints have opened his return window. Alvin Kamara (back, rest) and CJ Donaldson (shoulder) didn't practice (Saints). Etienne isn't a Week 10 start yet. If he's on your bench, keep him there. In deeper leagues, if he's on waivers, he's worth a stash, because he could be part of this backfield by the time the fantasy playoffs start.

Malik Willis will get second opinions. Jeff Hafley said Willis (groin) will seek second opinions and that the hope is he returns this season and takes back the starting job (FantasyPros, NBC Sports). Nothing changes this week: Kyle McCord will start at Indianapolis. In superflex dynasty leagues, hang on to Willis, but don't count on him for your playoff run.