The Baltimore Ravens are benching C Matt Skura for Week 11’s game versus the Tennessee Titans after he struggled to snap in key moments of Week 10’s contest against the New England Patriots. C Patrick Mekari will start in his place this afternoon, although Skura has a chance to return to the lineup later this season after clearing his head. Skura has recently dealt with a cut on his hand and may still be affected by a serious knee problem which bothered him last year.

Denver Broncos RB Melvin Gordon has not recorded more than 11 yards on a touch since Week 4, and he is averaging 4.1 yards per carry and 4.3 yards per reception this season.

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) is expected to start against the Carolina Panthers in Week 11, according to a source.

Baltimore Ravens DT Brandon Williams (ankle) and DL Calais Campbell (calf) are not expected to play against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11, according to a source.

Washington Football Team RB J.D. McKissic has 16 receptions in the two games QB Alex Smith has started, and he has at least six catches in five of his last six games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Rob Gronkowski (non-injury) returned to practice and was a full participant Saturday, Nov. 21. He was not listed on the Week 11 injury report.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (finger) was a full participant in practice Saturday, Nov. 21, and was not listed on the Week 11 injury report.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Tanner Hudson (non-injury) did not practice Saturday, Nov. 21, and he has been ruled out for Week 11. OG Ali Marpet (concussion) was a limited participant and is listed as questionable. TE Rob Gronkowski (non-injury), WR Chris Godwin (finger), WR Scott Miller (hip, groin), S Mike Z. Edwards (quadriceps) and CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (groin) practiced in full and are not listed on the injury report. LB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) did not practice but is not listed on the injury report.

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees (ribs, lung) said his doctors have been encouraged by his progress, and he added that additional scans have revealed six more rib fractures than initially diagnosed.

Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield has failed to throw a touchdown in each of his past two games, finishing with less than 140 passing yards in both contests.