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Patriots | A.J. Brown questionable for Sunday vs. Jets (2026-10-16 13:32:13) [jump to this story] Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson not ruled out for Sunday, Patriots to 'continue to evaluate' (2026-10-16 13:22:10) [jump to this story] Seahawks | Macdonald expects Jadarian Price return 'sooner-rather-than-later' after Week 7 (2026-10-16 12:58:21) [jump to this story] |
49ers | Nick Bosa absent from practice again Friday Fri Oct 16, 04:12 PM
49ers DE Nick Bosa (calf) was not at practice on Friday. He also did not practice on Thursday, when the team said it was hoping he plays Monday night against the Commanders in Week 6. Bosa missed the Week 5 win over the Seahawks with the calf injury.
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith 'good to go' for Sunday vs. Panthers Fri Oct 16, 04:06 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Panthers, per the team's Friday injury report. Smith had been upgraded to limited practice on Thursday and practiced again on Friday.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see Smith back out there after missing a couple of games. But he'll return to a Tanner McKee-led offense without Lane Johnson or Cam Jurgens. With a healthy Jalen Hurts and a full set of weapons, Smith would have been a back-end WR1, but this week's outlook puts him closer to WR3 territory. |
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Eagles | Dontayvion Wicks playing Sunday vs. Panthers Fri Oct 16, 04:05 PM
Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) is playing in Sunday's game against the Panthers. Wicks was limited in practice on Wednesday and missed practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: With Tanner McKee getting the start, Wicks is a shaky Week 6 starter. DeVonta Smith is also likely to return, capping any appeal Wicks might have had. If Smith can't go, Wicks has some value as a desperation flex, but that would require an unlikely setback for Smith. The Eagles could struggle in this game with a revamped offensive line, a backup quarterback, and no Saquon Barkley. |
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49ers | Mike Evans doing 'some work on the side' at Friday practice Fri Oct 16, 04:05 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans (ribs, Achilles) was doing some work on the side during the early open portion of practice on Friday. Evans did not practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Evans has played through this rib injury for the last two weeks, but the Achilles injury is new. Evans is a tough player and regularly suits up through injury. With the 49ers playing Monday night, though, fantasy managers will want some certainty. Brandin Cooks and Antonio Williams would be the most likely to be available on the waiver wire if you're looking for a same-game pivot. But if we don't get clarity before Sunday's kickoff, managers may be better off starting their best option. |
Mike Evans player page
Colts | Tyler Warren suffers groin injury in practice, questionable vs. Titans Fri Oct 16, 04:03 PM
Colts TE Tyler Warren suffered a groin injury in practice on Friday. He is now questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.
| Footballguys view: Warren went down with a preseason groin injury but quickly returned to practice and was ready for Week 1. If this is an aggravation of that injury, his outlook for this week could be murky. Warren is coming off his best game of the year and was looking like a TE1 you could trust, but fantasy managers should plan for an alternate. The Colts kick off early, so if he can't go, fantasy managers will have no shortage of options to pivot to. |
Tyler Warren player page
Eagles | Saquon Barkley ruled out for Sunday vs. Panthers Fri Oct 16, 04:03 PM
The Eagles ruled out RB Saquon Barkley for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Panthers. Barkley, who has a hamstring injury, was not seen at practice on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
| Footballguys view: Barkley didn't practice all week, so no one expected him to play as the Eagles continue marching through their disastrous season. Dameon Pierce should get the starting nod this week, but Carson Steele and Jaydon Blue could also get touches. Pierce is an RB3, and a risky one at that. Steele and Blue can be stashed in deep leagues, but you can't trust either of them in a fantasy lineup. |
Saquon Barkley player page
Eagles | Will Shipley placed on injured reserve with foot injury Fri Oct 16, 04:00 PM
The Eagles placed RB Will Shipley on injured reserve on Friday. Shipley suffered a partial plantar fascia tear in the Week 5 loss to the Jaguars and had been expected to miss multiple weeks.
| Footballguys view: Initial reports said Shipley would be out for multiple weeks, so an IR stint isn't a surprise. He's droppable in all formats. |
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Packers | Skyy Moore ruled out for Sunday night vs. Cowboys Fri Oct 16, 03:56 PM
Packers WR Skyy Moore (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys. Moore missed practice on both Wednesday and Thursday this week. The Packers are thin at wideout with Moore out and Jayden Reed's season over due to a neck injury.
| Footballguys view: Skyy Moore had a chance at a larger role after Jayden Reed got injured. But now Moore is managing his own injury while Savion Williams nears a return. Moore is droppable in almost all formats. |
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Packers | Savion Williams questionable, must be activated from IR to play vs. Cowboys Fri Oct 16, 03:56 PM
Packers WR Savion Williams (ankle) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys. Williams is on injured reserve and must be added to the active roster to play; he has practiced in a limited capacity since the Packers opened his 21-day practice window on Oct. 7. Green Bay is thin at wideout with Skyy Moore ruled out and Jayden Reed's season over due to a neck injury. "I think where he's grown the most is his route-running ability. He's worked really hard at it," head coach Matt LaFleur said of Williams on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Williams is a fun player who can do a lot after the catch and fill the role Reed's injury vacated. He's worth stashing in dynasty and deep leagues, but he doesn't belong in a fantasy lineup yet, even if he's activated for Week 6. |
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Ravens | Ja'Kobi Lane questionable, likely to be activated off IR on Saturday Fri Oct 16, 03:53 PM
Ravens rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane is questionable for Sunday's game at the Browns after full participation in practice all week. Lane is likely to be activated off injured reserve on Saturday.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see Lane back at practice, but he'll need to prove he's ready for NFL play before we can trust him in lineups. He's a great stash, but take a wait-and-see approach with this rookie. |
Ja'Kobi Lane player page
Ravens | Zay Flowers 'good to go' for Browns game despite limited practices Fri Oct 16, 03:52 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers is "good to go" for Sunday's game at the Browns despite limited practices this week, per the team's final injury report released Friday. Flowers had been added to the injury report on Thursday with a toe injury and was practicing Friday.
| Footballguys view: Injuries have been a theme of Flowers' 2026 season. He's played through most of them and should be able to do so again this weekend. His ceiling is slightly capped with Tyler Huntley starting instead of Lamar Jackson. Still, start Flowers as a WR1. |
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Packers | Josh Jacobs coming off Commissioner Exempt List, eligible to play next week Fri Oct 16, 03:46 PM
Packers RB Josh Jacobs is being removed from the Commissioner Exempt List on Monday and will be eligible to practice and play next week. The NFL investigation is ongoing and Jacobs can still be suspended, but as of now he will be at practice next week ahead of the Packers' Week 7 game at the Lions.
| Footballguys view: Many expected this to happen this preseason, and Jacobs will play after effectively serving a six-game suspension. The Packers have not had good production from their running backs without Jacobs out there, and Jacobs should immediately step back in as the team's primary running back. With most players across the league already feeling the wear and tear of six weeks of games and practices, Jacobs can step in with fresh legs and deliver immediate RB1 production. |
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Colts | WR Ashton Dulin ruled out for Week 6 Fri Oct 16, 03:40 PM
Colts WR Ashton Dulin (hamstring) is listed as out on the Week 6 injury report. Ashton Dulin did not participate in Friday's practice.
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Patriots | Drake Maye off the injury report, no game status for Sunday Fri Oct 16, 03:34 PM
Patriots QB Drake Maye is no longer on the injury report and carries no game status for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Jets.
| Footballguys view: Maye has been on the injury report with a right shoulder injury for a few weeks, but it hasn't kept him from being the top-scoring fantasy quarterback for back-to-back weeks. Plug him into your lineup as an elite QB1. |
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Chargers | Quentin Johnston off injury report, set to return vs. Chiefs Fri Oct 16, 03:31 PM
Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (chest) is off the injury report and set to play in Sunday's Week 6 game at the Chiefs. Johnston was ruled out of the Week 5 game against the Broncos with the chest injury.
| Footballguys view: Johnston has put together a disappointing Year 4 so far, averaging just 27 scoreless yards per game before picking up this chest injury. He'll be back out there on Sunday and only needs one big play to make his day. But he's in break-glass-in-case-of-emergency territory until the Chargers can look like a legitimate NFL team. |
Quentin Johnston player page
Steelers | Rico Dowdle questionable for Week 6 at Buccaneers Fri Oct 16, 03:20 PM
Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) is questionable to play Sunday against the Buccaneers. Dowdle was limited in practice on Wednesday and a full participant on Thursday. He was inactive for the Steelers' Week 5 game against the Colts.
| Footballguys view: Dowdle logged back-to-back full practices, so he's trending in the right direction. If active, he takes a bit of the shine off Jaylen Warren's projection. Warren has amassed 490 yards over the last three weeks and looks like a bona fide RB1. If Dowdle is out there, he can siphon some of the early-down and goal-line work. Dowdle doesn't belong in fantasy lineups, but his availability will be the difference between Warren ranking as a top-five running back and an RB2. |
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Steelers | DK Metcalf questionable for Week 6 at Buccaneers Fri Oct 16, 03:20 PM
Steelers WR DK Metcalf is listed as questionable with an illness for Sunday's Week 6 game at the Buccaneers.
| Footballguys view: Metcalf has about 48 hours to rest up and pump some fluids before Sunday's kickoff. The Steelers kick off early, so if Metcalf can't go, fantasy managers will have plenty of pivot options. Rookie Germie Bernard had a solid Week 5 and could get even more work if Metcalf can't go. |
DK Metcalf player page
Jets | Omar Cooper Jr. full participant Friday, questionable for Sunday Fri Oct 16, 03:15 PM
Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Patriots. Cooper was limited on Thursday after being designated to return from injured reserve.
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Chargers | Derwin James ruled out for Week 6 at Chiefs Fri Oct 16, 03:12 PM
Chargers S Derwin James Jr. has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 6 game at the Chiefs, the team announced on Friday.
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Chargers | Tre' Harris ruled out for Week 6 at Chiefs Fri Oct 16, 03:12 PM
Chargers WR Tre' Harris has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 6 game at the Chiefs, the team announced on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Harris missed all week of practice with a hamstring injury. There was hope he could step up with Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston out, but an injury quickly derailed that plan. McConkey and Johnston are both back now, and Harris will likely return to a full receiver room when he's healthy. |
Tre' Harris player page
Chargers | Ladd McConkey has no injury designation for Week 6 at Chiefs Fri Oct 16, 03:12 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey has no injury designation for Sunday's Week 6 game at the Chiefs. McConkey was limited in Wednesday's practice with a foot injury, after being active but not expected to play meaningful snaps in Sunday's loss to the Broncos.
| Footballguys view: McConkey was active last week but didn't log any snaps. Fantasy managers felt that sting last week and may worry about another similar situation this week. But a full practice on Friday suggests he'll be active and should play. We only saw a flash of healthy McConkey this year before a rib injury in Week 1. This foot injury followed the rib injury, and he's been a fantasy liability since. This is the first week you can confidently put McConkey back in your lineup at WR3. We understand, though, if you'd like to take a week to see it before moving him up from the bench. |
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs participating during open portion of Friday practice Fri Oct 16, 03:08 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) was participating during the open portion of practice on Friday. The extent of his overall participation will be clear when the injury report is released later Friday. Diggs did not practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see Diggs back out there after a DNP to start the week. He'll have another practice Saturday before Monday Night Football. We should have more information on his availability after that practice, but Diggs is trending in the right direction. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams questionable for Week 6 after full practice Fri Oct 16, 02:51 PM
Bears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 6 game at the Falcons. Williams was a full participant in practice on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Williams practiced in full all week. Ben Johnson doesn't like showing his cards when he doesn't have to. We expect that, barring a huge setback, Williams will be the Bears' starter on Sunday against the Falcons. |
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Giants | 'Very surprised' if Skattebo has 'same RB1 workload' Sunday amid Giants' fumbling issues Fri Oct 16, 02:30 PM
Giants RB Cam Skattebo is not expected to have the same RB1 workload against the Saints on Sunday that he has had in the first five games. Asked whether the Giants' fumbling issues could get to a point where he would need to make adjustments, head coach John Harbaugh said, "Yes, there is a point." Asked if the Giants have reached that point, Harbaugh said, "We'll see. We'll find out."
| Footballguys view: Skattebo suffered a traumatic ankle dislocation last year and hasn't regained the burst that made him a fantasy RB1. Beyond the apparent lack of power, his fumbling has him on thin ice with the new staff. Najee Harris and Tyrone Tracy Jr. are both capable running backs, and the team might start getting them a bit more involved. Skattebo is still in the discussion as a back-end RB2, but he's worth a close watch heading into this week's game against the Saints. |
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Kyle Monangai still 'week-to-week,' avoids IR, 'trending in the right direction' Fri Oct 16, 02:04 PM
Bears RB Kyle Monangai (toe) remains week-to-week but will avoid injured reserve, head coach Ben Johnson said on Friday. "Trending in the right direction," Johnson said. Monangai missed practice on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and has been declared out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Turf toe is notorious for lingering, and rest is the only cure. By avoiding IR, the hope is that Monangai can return in the next week or two. Roschon Johnson will be the Bears' RB2 while Monangai is out. He's a shaky flex play, and D'Andre Swift moves into the back-end RB1 discussion. |
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Chiefs | Rashee Rice ruled out for Week 6 against Chargers Fri Oct 16, 02:04 PM
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (right hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, head coach Andy Reid said on Friday. Rice had missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Reid also ruled out Josh Simmons (bulging disc in lower back) for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: There was hope Rice could return after the bye, but he didn't log a single practice this week before being ruled out. The Chiefs will hope to welcome him back next week against the Seahawks, but he'll need to return to practice before we can speculate. In Rice's absence, Jalen Royals should be more involved than normal. But expect the Chiefs' offense to concentrate further on Ken Walker III, Travis Kelce, and Xavier Worthy. |
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Saints | Alvin Kamara questionable for Week 6 against Giants Fri Oct 16, 02:02 PM
Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) is questionable to play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Giants. Kamara played through the back injury against the Vikings last Sunday, finishing with 12 yards on three carries in the loss.
| Footballguys view: Kamara showed some early-season burst after returning from a preseason MCL sprain. But this back injury seemed to completely zap his explosiveness last week. There was hope Kamara could be useful in PPR leagues while Travis Etienne Jr. is on IR, but nothing from last week suggests a strong performance, and a Friday questionable tag only adds to the uncertainty. Desperate managers can plug Kamara in at flex, but you should find a better option if possible. |
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Saints | Chris Olave questionable for Sunday against Giants Fri Oct 16, 02:02 PM
Saints WR Chris Olave (illness) is questionable to play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Giants. Olave was among three Saints players who were sick on Wednesday and was not seen at practice again on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: A sickness was reported to be spreading through the Saints' locker room before last week's kickoff, and Olave seems to have caught it. After missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday, he returned Friday, albeit in a limited capacity. He's trending toward playing, but check back Sunday morning to confirm. |
Chris Olave player page
Cardinals | Budda Baker 'could be a very real trade candidate over the next month' Fri Oct 16, 01:54 PM
Cardinals S Budda Baker "could be a very real trade candidate over the next month." The eight-time Pro Bowler's future in Arizona was discussed alongside DE Josh Sweat as potential next players to be traded, following the Cardinals' trade of WR Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Texans. Baker limped off with an apparent left knee injury against the Lions on Sunday.
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Browns | Dylan Sampson to remain on IR, out Sunday vs. Ravens Fri Oct 16, 01:35 PM
Browns RB Dylan Sampson (knee) will remain on injured reserve and is out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, head coach Todd Monken said on Friday. Sampson was designated to return earlier this week and has practiced for the first time since injuring his knee in the season opener.
| Footballguys view: Sampson logged a week of practice and is trending in the right direction. He won't suit up this week but will have a chance to return next week against the Titans, where he can be a valuable RB3 in PPR leagues. |
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Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love ruled out vs. Rams, Tyler Allgeier to start Fri Oct 16, 01:33 PM
Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love (left ankle) will not play Sunday against the Rams, head coach Mike LaFleur said on Friday. RB Tyler Allgeier will start, with RB Bam Knight as the backup, and the Cardinals are expected to elevate RB Evan Hull from the practice squad as a third option. LaFleur said earlier in the week that getting the rookie healthy was "vital." Love, who sprained his right ankle in his only preseason game, played against the Lions last week, gaining 22 yards on 12 carries, and was held out of practice this week.
| Footballguys view: LaFleur was oddly hesitant when asked if Love would be placed on IR. Although he technically answered, "No," the pause beforehand carried weight. After Week 4's loss, Love notoriously said, "This is going to be the longest season of my life." He managed just 1.8 yards per carry last week and missed this week's practice and subsequent game. A quick reset could help the young running back, who has clearly been managing his injured ankle. In his absence, expect Tyler Allgeier to carry the ball most of the time. Bam Knight could work in on passing downs. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown questionable for Sunday vs. Jets Fri Oct 16, 01:32 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, head coach Mike Vrabel said on Friday. Brown was on the field as Friday's practice got underway.
| Footballguys view: Brown was initially expected to miss about six weeks, but he seems on track to return immediately following his four-week IR stint. The Patriots, missing Mack Hollins, are desperate for receiver help. Brown may not be 100 percent in this matchup, but fantasy managers who have been waiting to put him in their lineups can use him as a WR2 this week against the Jets. |
A.J. Brown player page
Ravens | Tyler Huntley to start at Browns, Ravens 'won't bat an eye' Fri Oct 16, 01:30 PM
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley will start Sunday at the Browns, and head coach Jesse Minter said on Friday that the team "won't bat an eye" with Huntley under center. Huntley threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday's win over the Falcons.
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Colts | Steichen on releasing Darius Slayton: 'Ultimately, it just didn't work out' Fri Oct 16, 01:30 PM
Colts head coach Shane Steichen addressed the release of WR Darius Slayton on Friday. "He had some good weeks in practice. Ultimately, it just didn't work out. And I think those (situations) happen," Steichen said. "I got a lot of respect for him, what he's done in this league. And I wish him the best going forward."
| Footballguys view: If Slayton can't crack the Colts' barren roster, it could be the end of his road. The Colts have one of the league's worst receiver rooms and will likely seek extra firepower as the trade deadline nears. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson ruled out for Week 6 at Cleveland Fri Oct 16, 01:24 PM
The Ravens ruled out QB Lamar Jackson for Sunday's game at Cleveland because of his ankle injury. Jackson missed practice on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. QB Tyler Huntley is likely to start again in his place.
| Footballguys view: No shock here, as Jackson missed last week's game and all week of practice. Tyler Huntley will start in his place. He has high-end QB2 value and is a viable streamer, especially in two-quarterback leagues. |
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Browns | Carson Schwesinger questionable for Sunday vs. Ravens Fri Oct 16, 01:22 PM
Browns LB Carson Schwesinger has been listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Ravens. He has been dealing with an ankle injury.
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KC Concepcion Jr. clears concussion protocol, will play Sunday vs. Ravens Fri Oct 16, 01:22 PM
Browns rookie WR KC Concepcion Jr. has cleared the concussion protocol and will play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Ravens. Concepcion carries no game status for the matchup.
| Footballguys view: Concussion protocol typically gives a red or green light on a player's availability. With Concepcion cleared, he'll be out there Sunday with no limitations. He's taken a back seat to fellow rookie Denzel Boston, but still has usage as a WR3, especially in PPR leagues. |
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Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson not ruled out for Sunday, Patriots to 'continue to evaluate' Fri Oct 16, 01:22 PM
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) was not ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, head coach Mike Vrabel said on Friday. Vrabel said the team will continue to evaluate Henderson, who was limited at practice on Thursday. Henderson suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 5.
| Footballguys view: There's something mildly fishy happening here. Early-week reports said that Henderson suffered a high ankle sprain and would likely miss a few weeks. He returned to practice at the start of the week and has returned every day since. The team is firm in its stance that Henderson's MRI showed a high ankle sprain, but Henderson looks fine in clips circulating from practice. If he's active, some managers may not have a choice but to start him. While he normally ranks as a back-end RB2, he's more of a borderline RB3 given this week's injury uncertainty. |
TreVeyon Henderson player page
Browns | Quinshon Judkins questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens Fri Oct 16, 01:19 PM
Browns RB Quinshon Judkins is questionable for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Ravens. Judkins returned to practice on Friday after not practicing on Wednesday or Thursday.
| Footballguys view: After not practicing at the start of the week, Judkins returned to the field on Friday. The team will likely wait to see how he's feeling after practice before declaring him active or inactive for Sunday's game. The Browns-Ravens game kicks off early Sunday, so if Judkins can't go, fantasy managers will have plenty of pivot options. If he's active, he'll be a shaky RB3 this week with limited practice. |
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Raiders | Jalen Nailor out of the red jersey at Friday practice Fri Oct 16, 01:19 PM
Raiders WR Jalen Nailor, who has been in the concussion protocol, was out of the red jersey at practice on Friday. Las Vegas' receiving corps "could be adding reinforcements," with WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. also practicing again. Thornton has since been ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: A DNP-to-LP-to-FP progression is what we like to see for a guy working through concussion protocol. Nailor seems on track to play this week. That said, he has just 52 receiving yards through four games. He's taken a clear back seat to Tre Tucker. The Bills are a good matchup, and desperate managers might be eyeballing Nailor. He could score a touchdown, but you probably have better options for your fantasy lineup. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. off injury report, 'good to go' vs. Bears Fri Oct 16, 01:13 PM
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) is off the injury report and good to go for Sunday's game against the Bears. Penix was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Penix exited late in last week's game after taking a shot to the ribs. Tua Tagovailoa came in and quickly ended the game with a horrific interception. Falcons fans will hope that's the last time they'll see Tagovailoa this season. Penix isn't much of a rusher, so this injury shouldn't impact his fantasy projection. He'll have a great matchup against a Bears secondary that's been getting gashed all year. He sneaks into the streamer discussion this week for managers with quarterbacks on bye. |
Michael Penix Jr. player page
Falcons | Drake London limited in Friday's practice Fri Oct 16, 01:11 PM
Falcons WR Drake London was limited in practice on Friday with a hip injury. LB Divine Deablo (hamstring), OT Jake Matthews (groin) and DE Za'Darius Smith (neck) were also limited.
| Footballguys view: London wasn't on Wednesday's or Thursday's injury reports, so Friday's addition isn't worth ignoring. London has been on fire since Michael Penix Jr. returned, and a matchup against a pedestrian Bears secondary should set him up for a big game. We'll keep an eye out for more information. A limited practice is better than a DNP, but we'll keep our ear to the ground before we can accurately assess what's happening here. |
Drake London player page
Seahawks | Macdonald expects Jadarian Price return 'sooner-rather-than-later' after Week 7 Fri Oct 16, 12:58 PM
Seahawks RB Jadarian Price must miss at least one more game while on injured reserve, but head coach Mike Macdonald offered an encouraging update on Friday. "We should be looking at a sooner-rather-than-later return after this (upcoming) game," Macdonald said. Price went on IR with an aggravated chest injury on Oct. 3, and Seattle's next game is Week 7 against the Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: The Seahawks haven't been able to get much going on the ground with a corps of Emanuel Wilson, George Holani, and Velus Jones Jr. Zach Charbonnet is back at practice, and Price could return soon. That one-two punch in the backfield could help the Seahawks get back on track as they suffer from their current Super Bowl hangover. Price, this year's first-round pick, looked good, despite some ball-security issues. He'll be the lightning to Charbonnet's thunder, and both should provide fantasy utility once healthy. |
Jadarian Price player page
Buccaneers | Bowles confirms Antoine Winfield Jr. out vs. Steelers Fri Oct 16, 12:51 PM
Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. is out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, head coach Todd Bowles confirmed on Friday. Winfield has been recovering from a rib fracture.
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley not seen at Friday practice Fri Oct 16, 12:47 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) was not seen at practice on Friday. Barkley was also not spotted at practice on Wednesday or Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Barkley hasn't practiced all week. With Will Shipley likely out as well, Dameon Pierce is set to lead the Eagles' backfield. Carson Steele and Jaydon Blue might get some usage. Given the Eagles' injuries, though, any running back is a fantasy dart throw, likely dependent on a touchdown to pay off. |
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Seahawks | Macdonald says 'No. No.' to considering QB change from Darnold Fri Oct 16, 12:44 PM
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said on Friday that he is not considering a change at quarterback, answering "No. No." when asked on Seattle Sports radio. Macdonald said he knows the team has a starting-caliber backup in QB Drew Lock but believes they can find solutions with QB Sam Darnold as their starter.
| Footballguys view: Benching a Super Bowl-winning quarterback after four full games the following season would be unheard of. Darnold hasn't recaptured the magic we saw last year, and he looked especially bad Thursday night, throwing two awful interceptions late in the game. But asking whether he should be benched is just local radio looking for a story. Darnold should start next week against the Chiefs. If he loses a few more games, the team may have to make difficult decisions. But it's too early now to worry about a benching. |
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Commanders | Jacory Croskey-Merritt not at practice for second straight day Fri Oct 16, 12:33 PM
Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) was not at practice on Friday, his second consecutive day missing. RBs Austin Ekeler (chest) and Rachaad White both practiced in non-contact jerseys on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Croskey-Merritt will have one more chance to practice on Saturday, but his availability for Monday night is currently in doubt. With Ekeler and White also managing injuries, Jeremy McNichols, working back from an IR stint, is the healthiest running back on the depth chart. The Commanders waived rookie Kaytron Allen last week and may be regretting that move now. We'll hope for more information on the Commanders' running backs after Saturday's practice, but Croskey-Merritt managers should start looking at other options. |
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Panthers | Jalen Coker has no game designation, good to go vs. Eagles Fri Oct 16, 12:26 PM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker (quad) carries no game designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles and is good to go. Coker was a full participant in practice all week.
| Footballguys view: Coker rested during last week's bye, logged a full week of practice, and will be ready to go Sunday against the Eagles. He's in the WR2 discussion this week. |
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Panthers | Bryce Young carries no game designation, good to go Sunday Fri Oct 16, 12:26 PM
Panthers QB Bryce Young carries no game designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles and is good to go. Young was a full participant in practice all week.
| Footballguys view: Young has been on the injury report with a knee issue since the lead-up to Week 4's game. It hasn't affected him, and he had last week's bye to rest. Young has been lights out to start this season. Get him in your lineup as a back-end QB1. |
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Panthers | AJ Dillon ruled out for Sunday against the Eagles Fri Oct 16, 12:26 PM
Panthers RB AJ Dillon (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles after missing the entire week of practice. Philadelphia is one of Dillon's former teams.
| Footballguys view: Chuba Hubbard should once again dominate the Panthers' backfield touches with Dillon out. He's the per-game RB6 through Week 5 and can be relied on as a high-end RB2 against the decimated Eagles. |
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