Carson Beck: sits out Thursday practice with back injury

THE FACT. Arizona's quarterback did not practice Thursday with a back injury after being limited Wednesday, per NFL.com, and NBC Sports reported he left the field quickly Thursday. The Cardinals' own Wednesday report had him limited and noted he was not throwing during the open portion of practice.

THE VERDICT. A back problem that gets worse as the week goes on is the kind of trend that ends with an inactive tag. Redraft: do not start him without a clear Friday upgrade, and have a streamer ready. DFS: fade him and anything that depends on him until the designation lands. Dynasty: no change in his long-term value, but short-term managers should plan around a missed start.