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Eagles | DeVonta Smith ruled out for Monday against Cowboys (2026-10-24 15:51:11) [jump to this story] Ravens | Lamar Jackson downgraded to out for Week 7 vs. Bengals (2026-10-24 15:30:24) [jump to this story] Vikings | Vikings plan to activate Jordan Mason from IR 'if all goes well today' (2026-10-24 13:04:50) [jump to this story] |
Texans | Tank Dell questionable but 'set to make his return' Sunday vs. Giants Fri Oct 23, 04:29 PM
Texans WR Tank Dell is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 7 game against the Giants with a knee injury. Dell is set to make his return in the game. Dell has not played since suffering a leg injury in 2024.
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49ers | Mike Evans ruled out for Week 7 at Atlanta Fri Oct 23, 04:28 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 7 game at the Falcons. Evans was not at the start of Friday's practice after not participating in practice earlier in the week.
| Footballguys view: After exiting last week's game due to a flare-up of his Achilles tendinitis, Evans will miss Week 7. Tendinitis is a tricky injury that can ebb and flow for a long time. Evans will hope to rest up and return soon. When active, he's a plug-and-play WR2. Managers will need to keep him stashed and hope he returns after next week's much-needed bye. |
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49ers | Deebo Samuel ruled out for Week 7 at Falcons Fri Oct 23, 04:28 PM
49ers WR Deebo Samuel Sr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 7 game at the Falcons. Samuel also missed the team's Week 6 game against the Commanders, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday he did not think Samuel would be back for Week 7.
| Footballguys view: Samuel got off to a hot start this year, but this hamstring will keep him out for at least another week. When he returns, he may have a limited role. But the 49ers desperately need receiver help, and Samuel could provide it. He's worth stashing until he can return, and Christian Kirk and Jacob Cowing should get extra work with him out this week. |
Deebo Samuel Sr. player page
49ers | Nick Bosa out for Week 7 at Falcons Fri Oct 23, 04:28 PM
49ers DE Nick Bosa (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 7 game at the Falcons. Bosa missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday and also sat out the team's Week 6 game against the Commanders.
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Texans | David Montgomery officially ruled out for Sunday vs. Giants Fri Oct 23, 04:27 PM
The Texans officially ruled out RB David Montgomery (groin) for Sunday's game against the Giants on Friday. Montgomery joins S Jalen Pitre and S Reed Blankenship on the list of Texans who will be out for the Week 7 matchup.
| Footballguys view: Montgomery had a magical three-touchdown performance in Week 1 and hasn't done much of anything since. He averaged just 31.5 scoreless yards per game over the next four games, and we haven't seen him since. This Texans offense is buzzing, making it hard to drop Montgomery. But managers will likely have little patience if he struggles upon his return, which could make him droppable in the coming weeks. |
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Cowboys | George Pickens a full participant in Friday practice Fri Oct 23, 04:26 PM
Cowboys WR George Pickens (shoulder) was a full participant in practice on Friday. Pickens had been limited on Thursday. Dallas plays at the Eagles on Monday night.
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George Pickens says shoulder is 'good,' will play Monday night at Eagles Fri Oct 23, 04:18 PM
Cowboys WR George Pickens said on Friday that his shoulder is good and that he is playing Monday night in Philadelphia. Pickens was limited in practice on Thursday with the shoulder injury. Asked what he needs to do to get more involved early in games, Pickens said: "I'm doing what they're telling me to do. So, (keep) doing what they tell me to do."
| Footballguys view: The vibes aren't great for a 2-4 Cowboys team, and Pickens' passive-aggressive comments about his role say more than he probably intended. There were expectations that he could elevate to WR1 status this year, but he's proven to be a boom-or-bust WR2, and he should be treated that way in Week 7 against the Eagles. |
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Raiders | Jack Bech eligible to return to practice next week Fri Oct 23, 04:17 PM
Raiders WR Jack Bech (forearm) will be eligible to return to practice starting next week. Bech has been on injured reserve since fracturing his forearm against the Saints in late September. At the time, he was expected to return later this season.
| Footballguys view: Bech was down the pecking order before the injury and still has to prove he's healthy enough to play. He's worth stashing in deep dynasty leagues, but he's not quite on the redraft radar yet. |
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Packers | Matthew Golden has no injury designation for Week 7 Fri Oct 23, 04:13 PM
Packers WR Matthew Golden (shoulder) received no injury designation on Friday's injury report for Sunday's game at the Lions.
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Packers | Christian Watson has no injury designation for Week 7 Fri Oct 23, 04:13 PM
Packers WR Christian Watson (ankle) received no injury designation on Friday's injury report for Sunday's game at the Lions.
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Packers | Zaire Franklin ruled out vs. Lions, Ty'Ron Hopper in line for third career start Fri Oct 23, 04:08 PM
Packers LB Zaire Franklin (shin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions after taking a knee to his shin during a collision at Thursday's practice, head coach Matt LaFleur said on Friday. The team does not anticipate Franklin landing on injured reserve, with LaFleur saying, "I don't think it's going to be anything too long term." LaFleur expressed confidence in LBs Isaiah McDuffie, Ty'Ron Hopper and Nick Niemann, and Sunday would mark Hopper's third career start. It will be only the second game Franklin has missed in nine NFL seasons, snapping a streak of 48 consecutive games played.
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Packers | Jordan Love has no game status, will play vs. Lions Fri Oct 23, 04:08 PM
Packers QB Jordan Love (back) did not receive a game status for Sunday's game against the Lions and will be available. WRs Christian Watson (ankle), Matthew Golden (shoulder), and Savion Williams (ankle) also have no game status and will be available.
| Footballguys view: The Packers were liberal with limited practices this week, but Love, Watson, Golden, and Williams are all cleared to play. Love is a QB1 in a matchup against the Lions, Watson and Golden are both high-end WR2s, and Williams has some appeal as a desperation streamer in a should-be shootout. |
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Lions | Brian Branch questionable for Sunday vs. Packers Fri Oct 23, 04:07 PM
Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's Week 7 game against the Packers. Branch was a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, and Detroit expects him to have a 'big role' when he returns.
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Jets | Adonai Mitchell has no injury designation for Week 7 Fri Oct 23, 04:07 PM
Jets WR Adonai Mitchell (finger) has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Mitchell had surgery on his finger and missed four games. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and was described as on track to play Sunday.
| Footballguys view: After snagging his finger in a jersey during a practice, Mitchell missed an entire month of action. While he was out, first-round rookie Omar Cooper Jr. returned and broke out. Additionally, Breece Hall could return this week. The Jets offense got crowded, and it's hard to project Mitchell into a major role. He's worth holding onto in deep leagues, but he's a fringe WR4 in Week 7. |
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Giants | Tremaine Edmunds' shoulder injury season-ending, Micah McFadden steps into role Fri Oct 23, 04:03 PM
Giants LB Tremaine Edmunds' shoulder injury is season-ending, per sources. Edmunds had played every defensive snap this season, helping rookie LB Arvell Reese acclimate to the NFL. LB Micah McFadden steps into Edmunds' role, as head coach John Harbaugh has stated the Giants have three starting inside linebackers.
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Ravens | Rashod Bateman off injury report, set to play Sunday Fri Oct 23, 04:01 PM
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (shoulder) is off the final injury report of the week and set to play in Sunday's game against the Bengals.
| Footballguys view: Back-to-back full practices for Bateman have him cleared to play in Week 7. With Ja'Kobi Lane back in the lineup, Bateman becomes a very risky WR5. Fantasy managers will want to hold him through the trade deadline, but he's a touchdown-or-bust flex option at best. |
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Ravens | Mark Andrews off injury report, set to play vs. Bengals Fri Oct 23, 04:01 PM
Ravens TE Mark Andrews (hand) is off the final injury report of the week and set to play in Sunday's game against the Bengals.
| Footballguys view: Andrews practiced in full all week and wasn't in any danger of missing this game. He's a viable streamer in Week 7, but fantasy managers should note Josh Cuevas' growing role and the negative impact it could have on Andrews' outlook. |
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Harbaugh says Skattebo had 'good week,' should return to RB rotation Sunday Fri Oct 23, 03:51 PM
Giants RB Cam Skattebo should return to the running back rotation for Sunday's game at Houston, head coach John Harbaugh said on Friday, adding that Skattebo had a "good week" of practice, ESPN's Jordan Raanan reported. Skattebo played only six snaps and had no touches in Week 6 after a key overtime fumble in Week 5. "I took care of the ball during practice, and whatever my role is on Sunday is going to be my role and I'm going to give it everything I've got," Skattebo said. He has 81 carries for 294 yards and one touchdown this season.
| Footballguys view: Some players respond well to punishment, and others do not. Skattebo seemed humble and understanding when discussing the benching postgame last week, and has seemingly responded with a strong week of practice. It's almost impossible to gauge what happens in Week 7. He could be eased back into his role or run hard with a full workload. Skattebo had one of the league's best opportunity shares heading into Week 6 and didn't log a single touch in that game. He's a risky RB3 this week. The best-case scenario is that he responds well and managers have more faith in starting Skattebo after his Week 8 bye. |
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Titans | Tyjae Spears questionable for Sunday vs. Browns Fri Oct 23, 03:41 PM
Titans RB Tyjae Spears (knee) is questionable to play Sunday against the Browns. Spears did not practice Wednesday, head coach Robert Saleh said. He was also questionable for last Sunday's game at the Colts with the knee injury.
| Footballguys view: Spears didn't practice on Wednesday, listed as "NIR-rest" on the injury report. He returned Thursday at full capacity before being limited Friday with "NIR-rest/knee." It's unclear whether he suffered a new injury or aggravated an old one. Either way, Spears was already on the edge of fantasy consideration in a tough matchup against the Browns. If he's limited at all, he becomes a fade in Week 7 lineups. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson officially questionable for Week 7 vs. Bengals Fri Oct 23, 03:33 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Jackson has a high ankle sprain and said Friday that it is 'heading in the right direction.'
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Raiders | Mike Washington Jr. questionable, Kubiak expects him to play vs. Rams Fri Oct 23, 03:28 PM
Raiders rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams with foot/back injuries. He was limited on Wednesday and missed practice on Thursday and Friday, but head coach Klint Kubiak indicated on Friday that the team expects Washington to play. Washington played a season-high 23 snaps in Week 6, with nine carries for 43 yards. If he can't play, RB Dylan Laube will back up starter Ashton Jeanty.
| Footballguys view: Washington was limited at practice to start the week and has missed both practices since, suggesting he won't play this week. However, Kubiak's comments say otherwise. The rookie was heating up, getting double-digit touches in two of his last three games. Ashton Jeanty is off the injury report this week, and he's expected to get the bulk of the work if Washington can't go. Dylan Laube may get occasional touches, but Jeanty deserves consideration as a back-end RB1. If Washington is active, he'd take some work from Jeanty, but he's not much more than a desperation flex. |
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Ravens | Tavius Robinson out for season, Zion Young in line for more snaps Fri Oct 23, 03:22 PM
Ravens DE Tavius Robinson (pectoral) has suffered a season-ending injury, head coach Jesse Minter announced on Friday. Robinson led the team in sacks (3.5) and quarterback hits (eight), with 18 tackles, while playing a career-high 72% of the defensive snaps through Week 6. Rookies Zion Young, who has played 35% of the defensive snaps, and Ethan Burke are in line for more playing time, with Minter saying he is "excited to see those guys potentially get more snaps." "Moving forward, I'll have more opportunity to rush the passer," Young said. "I'm most definitely going to try and fill that role knowing Tavius is gone."
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49ers | 49ers release Ogbo Okoronkwo, opening roster spot for Christian Kirk Fri Oct 23, 03:21 PM
The 49ers released DE Ogbo Okoronkwo on Friday. The move opens a roster spot for WR Christian Kirk (calf) if the team decides to activate him from injured reserve for Sunday's game at the Falcons.
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Falcons | Brian Robinson ruled out for Week 7, Khalil Herbert to be elevated as backup RB Fri Oct 23, 03:16 PM
Falcons RB Brian Robinson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 7 game against the 49ers. Atlanta has carried only two running backs on its active roster through the first six games, and with Robinson out, the team will elevate RB Khalil Herbert to serve as the backup running back.
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49ers | Mike Evans not at start of Friday practice Fri Oct 23, 03:15 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans was not on the field at the start of practice on Friday. Evans, who is dealing with Achilles tendinitis, was also not seen practicing on Wednesday or during the open portion of Thursday's practice. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said earlier this week he hoped Evans would play in Week 7.
| Footballguys view: Assuming Evans doesn't practice today, that's three straight DNPs to start the week. Evans is no stranger to playing through injuries, as he's already done most of this season. The ribs don't seem like much of an issue, as he's played through those in consecutive weeks. But last year's Achilles tendinitis flared up midgame and forced him out. If he's active, he's a WR2 with a wide range of outcomes, but he's trending toward missing a week. |
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Raiders | Mike Washington Jr. questionable vs. Rams Fri Oct 23, 03:10 PM
Raiders rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. (foot/back) is questionable for Sunday's Week 7 game against the Rams. Washington was not present at practice on Thursday and was not spotted at practice on Friday.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson has no injury designation for Week 7 Fri Oct 23, 02:53 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's Week 7 game against the Colts and is among the players ready to go. RB Jordan Mason is Minnesota's only player with a designation.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson played through this ankle injury in Week 5, got a week of rest during the bye, and will play without a designation in Week 7. Start him as a WR1. |
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Rams | Nate Landman out, Eric Kendricks to be activated Fri Oct 23, 02:48 PM
Rams LB Nate Landman is out for Sunday's game against the Raiders because of a concussion, coach Sean McVay said Friday. Veteran LB Eric Kendricks, who was signed to the practice squad a few weeks ago, will be activated to the roster for the game.
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Rams | Puka Nacua couldn't 'have some of the power and full explosion' with calf, will test pregame Fri Oct 23, 02:33 PM
Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Friday that WR Puka Nacua stopped practicing because he felt he wasn't able to "have some of the power and full explosion" with his calf. Nacua will work out before Sunday's game against the Raiders to test the injury. He is questionable for the game, and the calf injury is believed to be minor.
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Browns | Mason Graham set to return from MCL, ankle sprains: 'I feel good' Fri Oct 23, 02:32 PM
Browns DT Mason Graham is set to return Sunday at the Titans after missing two games with MCL and ankle sprains suffered against the Steelers in Week 4. Graham said on Friday that he didn't know what to think when he got hurt and that there was fear the injury was more serious. "I feel good," said Graham, who leads the team with four sacks.
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Ravens | Tavius Robinson lost for the season Fri Oct 23, 02:24 PM
Ravens DE Tavius Robinson will miss the rest of the season with a pectoral injury. Robinson leads the team with 3 1/2 sacks and ranks fifth on the Ravens in defensive snaps played.
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Rams | Puka Nacua questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders Fri Oct 23, 02:14 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua is questionable for Sunday's Week 7 game at the Raiders. Nacua is dealing with a calf injury that forced him to leave Thursday's practice early.
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Chiefs | Rashee Rice ruled out for Sunday night against Seahawks Fri Oct 23, 02:09 PM
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (right hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, head coach Andy Reid said on Friday. Rice did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, and a knee issue was added to his injury report on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: The injury was originally dismissed as minor, but fantasy managers now brace for their third straight week without Rice. The hope was that Rice would be active after the Chiefs' Week 5 bye, but he was inactive in Week 6 and hasn't practiced since. Last week, Xavier Worthy had his best game of the season, while Jalen Royals and Andrew Armstrong ran as full-time receivers. Worthy is in the WR2 discussion, while Royals and Armstrong fall into touchdown-or-bust options desperate deep-league managers may want to consider. |
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Vikings | Jordan Mason 'technically questionable' for Sunday, 'things are looking positive' Fri Oct 23, 02:07 PM
Vikings RB Jordan Mason is "technically questionable" for Sunday's game against the Colts, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Friday. Mason, who was designated to return from injured reserve this week, practiced in full all week, and O'Connell said "things are looking positive" for him to play. Mason is the only Vikings player with an injury designation for the game.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings have no incentive to rush to activate Mason from IR and will likely do so as we get closer to Sunday's kickoff. Aaron Jones has been handling a massive load in Mason's absence, and this week's reports noted that he's been playing through an MCL sprain. If Mason is active, he might take on a bit more than his normal workload while Jones gets some much-deserved rest. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson says he has a high ankle sprain, 'heading in the right direction' Fri Oct 23, 01:58 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson said on Friday that he is dealing with a high ankle sprain. Asked whether he will play Sunday against the Bengals, Jackson said, "Right now, I'm heading in the right direction," ESPN's Jamison Hensley reported.
| Footballguys view: The good news for fantasy managers is that the Ravens play on the early slate, so we'll know whether he's active before most games kick off. He practiced all week, and we expect him to play in this divisional matchup. Assuming Jackson is active, he's an obvious QB1. |
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Browns | Quinshon Judkins 'cleared to play' Sunday at Titans Fri Oct 23, 01:38 PM
Browns RB Quinshon Judkins is cleared to play in Sunday's Week 7 game at the Titans, per Friday's injury report. Judkins was ruled out of last Sunday's game against the Ravens after a pregame workout. Head coach Todd Monken said on Wednesday he was "optimistic" Judkins would play against Tennessee.
| Footballguys view: Judkins was a game-time decision last week, so anything other than an active status this week would have been cause for alarm. Dylan Sampson is nearing his return and is questionable for this matchup against the Titans. Judkins will cede some work to Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estimé, but you can start him as a solid RB2 this week. |
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Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love ruled out for second straight game with ankle injury Fri Oct 23, 01:33 PM
Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love will miss Sunday's Week 7 game against the Broncos, head coach Mike LaFleur said on Friday. It will be the second straight game Love misses as he rests his ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: Love will miss his second straight game as he recovers from a high ankle sprain suffered this preseason. Love valiantly played through the injury, but it was starting to affect him, so the team is giving him a short-term rest. Expect Tyler Allgeier to start and Bam Knight to work in, with the latter having more appeal in PPR leagues. It's unclear exactly when Love will return, but fantasy managers with winning records might want to buy low in hopes the rookie becomes a late-season riser. |
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Browns | Dylan Sampson listed questionable for Sunday at Titans Fri Oct 23, 01:25 PM
Browns RB Dylan Sampson is questionable for Sunday's game at the Titans. Sampson has been on injured reserve with a knee injury and was designated to return. Head coach Todd Monken said on Wednesday he was "optimistic" Sampson would play against Tennessee.
| Footballguys view: Sampson's 21-day practice window opened last week, and he logged a full week of limited practices. There was hope he could upgrade to full status this week, but that didn't happen. Sampson's pass-catching skill set gives him tempting upside in PPR leagues, but fantasy managers might want to take a wait-and-see approach before adding him to lineups. |
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Ravens 'still working on' Lamar Jackson's Week 7 status, got a 'good amount of work' Friday Fri Oct 23, 01:25 PM
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said on Friday that the team is "still working on" whether QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) will play Sunday against the Bengals. Minter said Jackson got a "pretty good amount of work in" at Friday's practice. He added that the decision will come down to how Jackson feels and how effective he will be. Jackson was limited in practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Going into a divisional game against the Bengals, this might be a case of gamesmanship. Jackson practiced all week, albeit in a limited fashion, but seems on track to play. It sounds like Jackson will make the final call based on how he feels on Sunday. If he's active, start him. If not, Tyler Huntley becomes a high-end QB2. |
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Brian Robinson Jr. ruled out for Week 7 with hamstring injury Fri Oct 23, 01:07 PM
Falcons RB Brian Robinson Jr. has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 7 game against the 49ers with a hamstring injury. Robinson first appeared on Wednesday's injury report as a limited participant before being ruled out on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Not like you were thinking about benching Bijan Robinson, but his path to being this week's top-scoring running back clears with the backfield to himself. Khalil Herbert and rookie Jam Miller are on the practice squad, and one will likely be called up. But expect Bijan Robinson to handle most, if not all, of the touches. |
Brian Robinson Jr player page
Rams | Myles Garrett likely to return to practice next week Fri Oct 23, 01:05 PM
Rams DE Myles Garrett, who is on injured reserve, is likely to return to practice next week. The Rams are dealing with several injuries. Garrett had not been ready to come back as of Monday.
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Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka ruled out for Sunday after Bowles called him 'doubtful but leaning towards out' Fri Oct 23, 12:52 PM
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Panthers. Head coach Todd Bowles had said on Friday, about 25 minutes before the team's injury report came out, that Egbuka was "doubtful but leaning towards out."
| Footballguys view: No surprise here with Egbuka's inability to practice all week. He'll hope to return next week, giving him two games before the Week 10 bye. Expect Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst III, Tez Johnson, and Cade Otton to see a bit more work than usual, but they're all desperation plays in fantasy. Bucky Irving, who has quietly received bell-cow usage over the last two weeks, should also be in line for extra receiving work. |
Emeka Egbuka player page
Colts | Tyler Warren ruled out for Sunday vs. Vikings Fri Oct 23, 12:46 PM
Colts TE Tyler Warren (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, head coach Shane Steichen said on Friday. Warren did not practice all week, missing Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday sessions.
| Footballguys view: We'll get another week without Warren. He suffered the injury in practice leading up to Week 6's game, missed the game, and hasn't practiced since. The Colts face an undefeated Vikings squad this week. Keenan Allen can eat on short targets and has value in PPR leagues as a low-ceiling WR3, but Jonathan Taylor is the only guy with any legitimate value on this roster. Warren will be in the TE1 discussion once he's healthy, and he'll try to return to practice again next week. |
Tyler Warren player page
Rams | Puka Nacua's status for Sunday 'very much up in the air' with calf injury Fri Oct 23, 12:42 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua's availability for Sunday's Week 7 game at the Raiders is uncertain. "It's very much up in the air if Puka Nacua is gonna play this Sunday," Rapoport said on Friday. Nacua left Thursday's practice early with a calf injury.
| Footballguys view: With a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, fantasy managers may face a tough decision. We'll hope for a report that gives us clarity before the early games kick off, but Nacua's managers should pick up Konata Mumpfield as a same-game pivot. Isaac TeSlaa is also available in many leagues after last week's bye and could be a nice option in a game with a week-high 53.5-point over/under. If Nacua plays, he's in your lineup. But the dreaded late-game uncertainty will require managers to plan ahead. |
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Bears | Cole Kmet's knee injury believed to be a torn ACL Fri Oct 23, 12:36 PM
Bears TE Cole Kmet's knee injury is believed to be a torn ACL, a source said on Friday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Kmet is "believed to have suffered a serious, likely season-ending knee injury" and was set for more tests Friday morning, adding that "until those results come back, there is no finality." Kmet was carted off after grabbing his knee in Thursday's win over the Patriots, and head coach Ben Johnson said after the game that it didn't look very good. The Bears have not made an official statement.
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Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka doubtful, would take 'a heckuva recovery' to play Sunday Fri Oct 23, 12:30 PM
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) is doubtful for Sunday's game at Carolina. Head coach Todd Bowles said it would take "a heckuva recovery" for Egbuka to play, and he is not expected to suit up.
| Footballguys view: A doubtful designation rarely results in an active status, so fantasy managers should plan to be without Egbuka in Week 7 lineups. Expect Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst III, Tez Johnson, and Cade Otton to see a bit more work than usual, but they're all desperation plays in fantasy. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield will play Sunday after 'normal practice week' Fri Oct 23, 12:29 PM
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles made it official on Friday that QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) will play Sunday against the Panthers. Mayfield was a full participant in practice all three days this week. Bowles called it a "normal practice week" for him.
| Footballguys view: After a full week of practice, there was no doubt Mayfield could play in Week 7. Jalon Daniels has looked solid in a relief role, but the Buccaneers will welcome back Mayfield, despite his early-season struggles. Mayfield is off the fantasy radar except in two-quarterback and superflex leagues, but we should see a bit more pass volume than we've seen without him, boosting the pass catchers. |
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Titans | Calvin Ridley won't practice Friday, listed as questionable for Sunday Fri Oct 23, 12:13 PM
Titans WR Calvin Ridley (hip) will not practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns. Ridley also did not practice on Thursday.
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson on the field for Friday practice, 'encouraging sign' Fri Oct 23, 12:09 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson came out onto the field for Friday's practice, which ESPN's Jamison Hensley called "an encouraging sign." Jackson was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday while dealing with a left ankle injury that has caused him to miss the past two games. The Ravens host the Bengals on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: All signs point to Jackson playing this week as he's practicing every day. A full practice on Friday would boost optimism, and we'll get clarity once the official report comes out. But if Jackson is active, you're starting him in fantasy lineups as a QB1. |
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Colts | Tyler Warren not practicing Friday, misses third straight day Fri Oct 23, 12:08 PM
Colts TE Tyler Warren (groin) was not practicing on Friday. Warren also did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, and he was inactive for last Sunday's loss to the Titans with the groin injury.
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