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Seahawks | Jaxon Smith-Njigba off the injury report this week Wed Oct 21, 07:39 PM
Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba is off the injury report this week after being listed last week with an ankle injury. He still played last Thursday night, catching 12 passes for 134 yards.
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Raiders TE Brock Bowers was limited in practice on Wednesday with a hamstring/calf injury. Las Vegas hosts the Rams on Sunday.
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Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle was limited in practice on Wednesday with a chest injury ahead of Sunday's Week 7 game at the Cardinals. Waddle is considered "one to watch" on the injury report this week. He briefly left last Thursday's win over the Seahawks with a shoulder injury before returning to the game.
| Footballguys view: Waddle is doing little to nothing for Fantasy GMs this year, mainly because QB Bo Nix is playing bad football. Against the Cardinals, the Broncos offense is looking to come to life. We don't have a ton of faith that happens based on the way Nix is playing this year, so Waddle is more of a WR2/flex play - or still even 'what the heck' flex play - in Week 7. |
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Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday for the first time since he returned to practice on Oct. 1 following a torn ACL. He had been listed as limited on every injury report from then until Wednesday. Seattle must activate Charbonnet off the PUP list by Thursday, and head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday there was 'a chance' he returns this week.
| Footballguys view: Macdonald said there was a 'good chance' Charbonnet returns in Week 7. The Seahawks have struggled to run the ball this year, and Charbonnet's return is a welcome one for this offense. If Charbonnet plays against the Chiefs in Week 7, Fantasy GMs should be considering him as a flex play (at least). We'll know more about his playing status later in the week, and that could move him into the RB2 range for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. Stay tuned. |
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Giants QB J.J. McCarthy is the team's starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. Head coach John Harbaugh viewed the switch as a fairly obvious move because it was the "right time."
| Footballguys view: Harbaugh met with the quarterbacks one-on-one on Tuesday and made no grand announcement on Wednesday, with most players learning of the change as they went over the game plan. |
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Saints QB Tyler Shough (left hand) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday in Paris. Shough has been playing through two broken bones in his non-throwing hand, and threw for 144 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Giants.
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Packers QB Jordan Love said on Wednesday there is no chance his back injury keeps him out of Sunday's game at the Lions. Love said Wednesday's walk-through was good for his sore back. The Packers held only a walk-through on Wednesday, so practice participation was estimated.
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Texans WR Nico Collins was limited in Wednesday's practice for rest.
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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) was listed as limited at practice on Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 7 home game against the Colts. The Vikings are also scheduled to practice Thursday and Friday, and players will receive game status designations on Friday.
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The Broncos opened the return-to-play window for rookie RB Jonah Coleman (ankle) on Wednesday. Coleman has been on injured reserve since suffering a high-ankle sprain on his first touch against the Jaguars in September. RB Tyler Badie (thumb) was not present at practice Wednesday.
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Packers QB Jordan Love was listed as limited on Wednesday due to a back injury. The Packers held a walk-through instead of a full practice, making the report an estimate. Love did not miss a snap in the Week 6 win over the Cowboys. In six games this season, he has completed 60 percent of his passes for 1,684 yards with 11 touchdowns and four interceptions.
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Dolphins QB Malik Willis was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. A right thumb injury was what kept Willis from throwing last week. The Dolphins visit the Jets in Week 7.
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Packers QB Jordan Love was listed as limited on the team's estimated practice report on Wednesday. The report did not list an injury. Love said 'I'm good' after taking hits in Sunday's win over the Cowboys.
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Vikings RB Jordan Mason returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since going on injured reserve with a thumb injury that required surgery. Mason was seen pacing between stretch lines during the session. He was designated for return from IR on Monday.
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49ers DE Nick Bosa will miss another practice on Wednesday. Bosa was ruled out of Monday night's game against the Commanders with knee and calf injuries.
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Texans QB C.J. Stroud said on Wednesday that WR Marvin Harrison Jr. "looked great today in practice" ahead of his second game with the team, Sunday against the Giants. "Just grow, in building trying to learn and ask questions, hopefully get him some more touches and plays," Stroud said of Harrison's outlook. Harrison made his Texans debut on Sunday against the Jaguars.
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Lions S Brian Branch was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report. Branch, who was designated for return from injured reserve last Friday, is not expected to have any issues for Sunday's game against the Packers.
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49ers WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said after Monday's win over the Commanders that he doesn't think Samuel will be back for Week 7 against the Falcons. Samuel also missed the Week 6 game with the hamstring injury.
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49ers WR Mike Evans (Achilles, ribs) was not at practice on Wednesday, which was expected. Head coach Kyle Shanahan called Evans' injury Achilles tendonitis and said he hopes Evans plays this week. San Francisco plays at Atlanta on Sunday.
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Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (illness) did not practice on Wednesday. The Buccaneers have an illness "ripping through the locker room," and P Riley Dixon (illness) was a full participant. Tampa Bay plays at Carolina on Sunday.
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka did not practice on Wednesday because of concussion and foot injuries. Tampa Bay visits the Panthers on Sunday in Week 7.
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka is in the concussion protocol, the team said on Wednesday.
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, who has a dislocated thumb, was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday. He threw with a glove on his right hand during the session. Head coach Todd Bowles is expected to decide Friday whether Mayfield starts Sunday against the Panthers.
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Patriots WR A.J. Brown's ankle is off the final injury report, and he will be available for Thursday night's game against the Bears. Brown was limited in practice on Monday. New England is without wide receivers Doubs and Hollins, both on injured reserve, leaving Brown, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III as the available wideouts.
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Giants head coach John Harbaugh confirmed on Wednesday that QB J.J. McCarthy will replace QB Jameis Winston and start Sunday's game at Houston, as ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported. McCarthy replaced an 'ineffective' Winston in Sunday's loss to the Saints, after which Harbaugh was not ready to name a Week 7 starter.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy looked good as he got the Giants back in the game late against the Saints in Week 6. Now, as the starter for the Giants, Fantasy GMs should be looking at McCarthy as a streaming option. He provided a spark a week ago, and now McCarthy gets a chance to redeem himself as a starter again. |
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Bears RB Kyle Monangai (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's Week 7 game against the Patriots. Monangai did not practice on Monday or Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: This will be the third game in a row that Monangai is going to miss. A turf-toe injury can be complicated to recover from, so the team is taking a safe approach. Since they didn't put him on Injured Reserve, it's logical to believe Monangai could return to the football field in Week 8. D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson carry the load for the Bears on the ground in Week 7. |
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Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love moved without apparent trouble at the team's Jr. Cardinals Flag Football kickoff event on Wednesday. "A few stutter steps, light cuts and horizontal movement don't seem to bother Love's ankle," based on video of Love with the kids at the event. Love missed last week's game against the Rams with the ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: After missing last week's game, it would've been nice to see Love out there on the first day of preparation for Week 7 against the Broncos. Instead, the talented rookie seems to be on the wrong side of questionable. Let's all circle back to see if he can at least be limited on Friday. Tyler Allgeier would get more work against the Broncos if Love can't play. |
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Panthers DE Jaelan Phillips (hamstring) is not expected to play Sunday against the Buccaneers, head coach Dave Canales said on Wednesday. Canales said it's fair to expect Phillips out of the mix for Sunday, with the Panthers facing a quick turnaround for a Thursday Night Football game the following week. Phillips was downgraded to out with the hamstring injury during the game against the Lions earlier this month.
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Lions TE Sam LaPorta voiced frustration about not getting a contract extension in an appearance on Pardon My Take. "It's disappointing that you go out there every week and bear the risk of getting hurt. Like last year, I broke my f--ing back for the team. And then I'm going out there this year and I'm balling, and maybe they're just not showing the love," LaPorta said. He added that "in three months, if I don't get to wear the Honolulu blue and play for the Lions anymore, it's going to be all good. I'll go get paid somewhere else."
| Footballguys view: The Lions and LaPorta broke off contract talks earlier this month, and the standout tight end is frustrated. If they're not completely broken off, there is a clear stalemate. A second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, LaPorta is looking to become one of the highest-paid tight ends in the league. |
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Panthers QB Bryce Young (knee) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's injury report, which came from a walkthrough. The Panthers had several veterans take rest days during the session, and those players were not counted on the injury report.
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The Browns are not looking to trade WR Jerry Jeudy despite "trade buzz" surrounding him, as the 4-2 team tries to build on its early-season momentum. Asked on Wednesday about the trade rumors, Jeudy said, "You see it, but you can't do nothing about it. You just keep continuing doing what you do every day." Asked whether he has spoken to general manager Andrew Berry or the front office about a potential trade, Jeudy said, "I'm gonna keep that...you know we just keeping it day-by-day, man. We're doing it day-by-day."
| Footballguys view: They say Jeudy is not on the trade block, but for the right price they would move on from the former first-round pick (of the Broncos). Jeudy could help a team in contention as a veteran receiver, and he does not seem to be in the long-term plans for the Browns. Even at 4-2, the team needs to consider getting what they can for Jeudy. |
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Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson will practice on Wednesday and is at the final stage of the concussion protocol, head coach Kevin O'Connell said. There is optimism that Hockenson will play in Sunday's game against the Colts. Hockenson suffered the concussion in the team's Week 5 win over the Saints and did not return.
| Footballguys view: Hockenson had the bye week to rest in Week 6, and we'll see how his body responds to practice in preparation for Week 7. At this time, Hockenson has to be considered a TE2 with upside. Fantasy GMs need to circle back to see if he's cleared league protocol. |
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Vikings WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) will practice on Wednesday, head coach Kevin O'Connell said. There is optimism that Addison will play in Sunday's Week 7 game against the Colts. Addison was inactive for the team's Week 5 game at New Orleans with the hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings were on bye last week, but clearly Addison is ready to return with a full practice on Wednesday. Fantasy GMs can consider Addison a flex play with upside against the Colts in Week 7. |
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Colts TE Tyler Warren did not practice on Wednesday because of a groin injury. TE Drew Ogletree was also not practicing.
| Footballguys view: Warren injured himself last Friday, and he missed the Week 6 contest against the Titans. Missing practice on Wednesday is not a great start to the week, and it might indicate that Warren needs more time to heal. Look for Keenan Allen to get more targets if Warren has to miss another game. |
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Texans RB Woody Marks will be the team's RB1 against the Giants in Week 7 as RB David Montgomery remains sidelined with a groin injury. RB Dare Ogunbowale and practice squad RB Deuce Vaughn are the backups, with RB Jawhar Jordan on the practice squad injured list.
| Footballguys view: Marks ran 15 times for 56 yards in their Week 6 win over the Jaguars, plus he had two catches for 25 yards on three targets. He's a mid-range RB2 for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats with that role. |
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, who has missed the last three games with a dislocated right thumb, split practice reps with rookie QB Jalon Daniels on Wednesday while wearing a glove on his right hand. "I think he's coming along fine," head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday, adding that Mayfield said throwing with the glove "felt good."
| Footballguys view: Bowles said the decision on whether Mayfield starts Sunday against the Panthers will likely come Friday: "See what he looks like Friday and I'll find out then." Bowles noted that with a thumb injury, "you can see flat out and you can kind of know if you want to play him or not." Stay tuned. |
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Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas (ankle) was going through limited drills at practice on Wednesday. Douglas was limited on Monday and hoped to ramp up as the week progressed. He was ruled out for the October 11 game against the Bengals with the ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: A limited participation to start the week is a good sign. We'll see if Douglas can do more as the week of practice rolls on. This week against the Jets, Douglas should be considered a WR4/deep flex if he plays in Week 7. |
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Giants WR Darnell Mooney (neck) was practicing on Wednesday. Mooney was questionable to return from the neck injury during Sunday's game, and he was limited in practice with the neck issue last week.
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Panthers TE Darren Waller was among the players on the side with trainers as individual drills began at Wednesday's practice. No reason was given. Players were in helmets only on Wednesday, so it could be a light practice.
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Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard was among the players on the side with trainers as individual drills began at Wednesday's practice. No reason was given. Players were in helmets only on Wednesday, so it could be a light practice. Hubbard ran for 120 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Eagles.
| Footballguys view: Hubbard picked up some tough yards against the Eagles, so he could be getting some veteran rest here. He should be fine for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, and we like Hubbard as a low-end RB1. |
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Ravens WR Rashod Bateman continued to wear a red noncontact jersey on Wednesday. Bateman is dealing with a shoulder injury and also wore the noncontact jersey last week. He did not finish Sunday's loss in Cleveland.
| Footballguys view: Ravens HC Jesse Minter said Monday he had 'a little bit of optimism' that Bateman would be okay. Bateman can make plays, but he's inconsistent, and we could see Tyler Huntley get another start at quarterback. That makes Bateman more of a 'what the heck' flex if he does play in Week 7. |
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The Rams are exploring the wide receiver trade market as they evaluate their options ahead of the NFL trade deadline, ESPN's Dan Graziano reported. Los Angeles is without WR Davante Adams, who is on injured reserve after rupturing his hamstring and is expected to miss 6-10 weeks. WR Puka Nacua leads the Rams' receiver group.
| Footballguys view: Rams HC Sean McVay has denied that the team is looking elsewhere for help at the wide receiver position. He's doing this to prevent teams from driving up prices for available receivers. The Rams need help, and we imagine GM Les Snead will be active in pursuing wide receivers in the next week or so. |
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) was not seen at the start of practice on Wednesday. Jackson missed the Week 6 game at Cleveland with the ankle injury and was described as 'day to day' on Monday, with a chance to 'potentially' practice Wednesday. The Ravens host the Bengals on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Ravens HC Jesse Minter did say Jackson got in a "bit of limited work" after the media portion of practice. It's Wednesday, but it seems like Tyler Huntley is trending to get another start in Week 7. |
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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) will not practice on Wednesday, head coach Andy Reid said. Reid added that Rice is "getting better by the day." Rice was ruled out for Week 6 against the Chargers with the hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: The Chiefs travel to play the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football in Week 7. Rice wasn't able to play last week, and missing practice on Wednesday is not a good sign for his availability. If Rice has to miss another game, expect more looks for Xavier Worthy. At this time, we like Worthy as a WR3/flex option in Week 7. |
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears will not practice on Wednesday, head coach Robert Saleh said. Spears was dealing with a knee injury last week, when he was downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday and listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Colts. The Titans host the Browns on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Spears recorded one carry (one yard) and one reception (seven yards) in the Titans' Week 6 win over the Colts. He's just not getting used enough to have fantasy relevance at this time. If/when the Titans trade Tony Pollard, then Spears' role would grow into at least flex-worthy territory. |
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Jets WR Adonai Mitchell (finger) will be limited in Wednesday's practice, head coach Aaron Glenn said. Mitchell had surgery on his injured finger last week and was called 'week to week' at the time.
| Footballguys view: Mitchell had what reports call a minor procedure, and he's close to returning after missing the last month of action. A limited practice on Wednesday does not automatically put him back on the field in Week 7. Let's circle back on Friday (at the latest) to check on Mitchell's status. |
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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said on Wednesday that RB Breece Hall will remain the starter when he returns from his quadriceps injury, but RB Braelon Allen will still have a role. "Breece is our starter, he's always been our starter, but Braelon is going to get touches too," Glenn said when asked about the backfield roles based on how Allen has been playing. Hall is not practicing on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Hall may not be able to return in Week 7. He's been injured for about a month, but the team did not place him on Injured Reserve. Allen has been productive as the starter and lead back for the Jets while Hall has been out. When Hall returns, Allen should be more involved than he was previously when Hall was healthy. |
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Jets RB Breece Hall will not practice on Wednesday. Hall has been dealing with a quad injury that kept him out of the Jets' Week 6 game against the Patriots. The Jets host the Dolphins on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Hall injured his quad in Week 3, and he hasn't played since then. He's getting closer to a return but could still miss Week 7. That makes Braelon Allen the Jets' lead back again, and we like him as an RB2/flex option for Fantasy GMs. |
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Browns head coach Todd Monken said on Wednesday that he is optimistic both RB Quinshon Judkins and RB Dylan Sampson will play against the Titans on Sunday. Judkins was ruled out of last Sunday's game against the Ravens after a pregame workout. Sampson has been on injured reserve with a knee injury suffered in the season opener and returned to practice last week.
| Footballguys view: Judkins should be the lead ball-carrier for the Browns now that he's likely to be back in action. We've got Judkins in the RB3/flex range for Fantasy GMs this week. Sampson is a dynamic player in space, and the Browns could use him as their primary receiving back. |
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield threw with a glove on his right hand in practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: We've got some progress to report on here. Mayfield has been dealing with a dislocated thumb for a few weeks, and he did not play in Sunday's loss to the Steelers. Tampa Bay plays at Carolina on Sunday, and Mayfield could be out there. Jalon Daniels will start if Mayfield isn't quite yet ready to play. |
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