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Texans | RB Jawhar Jordan elevated from practice squad Sat Oct 17, 02:55 PM
The Houston Texans elevated RB Jawhar Jordan from the practice squad for for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.
| Footballguys view: Jordan, not Dare Ogunbowale, would be the next man up for early-down work if Woody Marks goes down. Jordan played at the end of last season and even put up a 100-yard game, so the Texans are comfortable with him as depth with David Montgomery out because of a groin injury. |
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Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. will be activated off injured reserve on Saturday and will play in Sunday's Week 6 game at the Patriots. The rookie has missed the last four games with a high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 1, when he caught one pass for 30 yards before getting hurt on the play. Cooper practiced fully on Friday before receiving a questionable designation. Head coach Aaron Glenn said he felt good about Cooper when his 21-day practice window was opened earlier this week.
| Footballguys view: Cooper and fellow first round pick tight end Kenyon Sadiq, who cleared concussion protocol and will play in Week 6, give Frank Reich more options while Breece Hall (quad) and Adonai Mitchell (finger) are still sidelined. Cooper got hurt very early in Week 1, so we've barely gotten to see what the Jets can do with their new toys in a revived offense. |
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The Panthers activated RB Trevor Etienne to the 53-man roster on Saturday ahead of Sunday's Week 6 game at the Eagles. Etienne, working back from an ankle injury, was a full participant in practice every day this week and is listed as questionable. With RB AJ Dillon out with an ankle injury, the team also elevated RB Anthony Tyus III from the practice squad to serve as a third back, his second elevation.
| Footballguys view: Etienne is a versatile back who can spell Chuba Hubbard to keep the Panthers No. 1 back from wearing down. He's not worth an add outside of very deep leagues, but Etienne will be on our waiver wire watch list for his Hubbard injury upside, at least as long as No. 2 back Jonathon Brooks is out with a groin injury, which could be until around Thanksgiving. |
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Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) has been ruled out of Monday's Week 6 game at the 49ers, head coach Dan Quinn confirmed on Saturday. Croskey-Merritt, the team's leading rusher, re-injured the same groin that has nagged him in recent weeks and missed practice all week. RB Rachaad White, who has caught all 10 of his targets for 53 yards and a touchdown, and RB Austin Ekeler figure to handle the backfield work. "His explosiveness in the passing game is a big deal," Quinn said of Ekeler. "So, having some combination of the guys, I think that's what we'll lean on most right now."
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The Colts activated TE Will Mallory off injured reserve on Saturday after opening his 21-day practice window. Mallory had spent the entire season on IR after a thumb injury that cost him the final two preseason games. He has been behind Tyler Warren, Mo Alie-Cox, and Drew Ogletree on the depth chart, but Warren is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans with a groin injury after being limited in practice on Friday. Mallory led the Colts with six catches for 80 yards in the preseason opener against the Patriots.
| Footballguys view: Mallory was expected to be activated soon, so this may have nothing to do with Warren popping up late in the week as questionable with a groin issue, but if Warren can't go vs. the Titans, Mallory will help pick up the slack. |
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Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's Week 6 game at the 49ers, head coach Dan Quinn announced on Saturday. Croskey-Merritt did not practice Thursday or Friday because of the groin injury.
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Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth has been added to the injury report with a calf injury and is questionable for Sunday's game at the Buccaneers. Freiermuth was not on the injury report previously.
| Footballguys view: This is usually a sign that a player was recently hurt, which leaves us in the dark as to how severe the injury is and whether it will limit the player's effectiveness if they do play. Freiermuth is probably still a viable tight end play as long as he's active and we don't hear that the injury is worrisome. If Freiermuth is out, Darnell Washington would be worth a look as a streaming tight end because the Steelers only have two of their top five wideouts for this game. |
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Steelers WR DK Metcalf has been removed from the injury report and will not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game at the Buccaneers. Metcalf had been listed as questionable with an illness on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Metcalf was a late-week injury report add, but it appears that there's nothing to worry about with his status. The Steelers are missing three wide receivers for this game, and top receiving tight end Pat Freiermuth was a late add to the injury report with a calf injury, so Metcalf is worth a WR3/Flex look this week just because of the lack of target competition. |
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Ravens WR Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) is "good to go" after a full practice slate this week, a source said on Saturday. That should lead to his activation off injured reserve for Sunday's game at the Browns. Lane, a rookie, has been working back from wrist surgery.
| Footballguys view: Lane isn't a what-the-heck flex with Tyler Huntley in while Lamar Jackson nurses an ankle injury, but he is worth a preemptive add in leagues with longer benches as the potential No. 2 receiver going forward. Rashod Bateman is the No. 2 right now, but his name has come up in trade rumors with the deadline approaching. |
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Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt is expected to miss Monday's Week 6 game at the 49ers, according to sources. Washington's leading rusher has battled a groin injury since training camp. He did not practice on Thursday or Friday.
| Footballguys view: Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler will split the work with Croskey-Merritt out. The Commanders have a bye next week, so the absence may not be that long for the starter. Croskey-Merritt suffered a groin injury earlier in the year, so it is possible for the absence to stretch past the Week 7 bye. Consider White a flex play this week, especially in PPR leagues. The team did sign Devin Neal to the practice squad, so he could get a call-up for Week 6. |
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Commanders RB Jeremy McNichols, who was worked back into practice last week, "should have a full practice load this week," head coach Dan Quinn said on Thursday. Quinn gave the same update for CB Trey Amos and S Nick Cross. Washington visits San Francisco on Monday night.
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Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. "appears procurable to the rest of the NFL" as WR Parker Washington ascends in the Jacksonville offense. The Jaguars "have been firm in their stance" on Thomas, though it is an open question whether that changes over the next few weeks ahead of the trade deadline.
| Footballguys view: It will be difficult for the Jaguars to get a second-round pick for Thomas, which was the main compensation for Marvin Harrison Jr. when the Texans traded for him from the Cardinals. Thomas could be a target for teams that were interested in Harrison but didn't want to pay the high price, including the Chiefs and Colts. Sixth-round rookie Josh Cameron would move into a larger - maybe even fantasy relevant - role if Thomas were to be dealt. |
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The Patriots will activate WR A.J. Brown (ankle) from injured reserve, and he is expected to return on Sunday against the Jets. Brown was listed as questionable for the game after practicing on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Brown probably won't play his full complement of snaps, but when he's on the field, he should be a prime target for Drake Maye, who is red-hot coming off of two sparkling performances following three rough games to start the season. Consider Brown a boom/bust WR3/Flex this week. |
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Packers RB Josh Jacobs will immediately return as the team's starting running back next week at Detroit. Jacobs is coming off the Commissioner Exempt List and is eligible to play next week.
| Footballguys view: MarShawn Lloyd could still have a flex-worthy role as a passing-game weapon and change of pace from Jacobs, but expect Jacobs to have a big workload right away. Lloyd isn't an essential hold in short-bench leagues after this week's possible shootout with Dallas. |
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49ers RB Kyle Juszczyk was upgraded from limited to full participation at practice on Friday. Juszczyk had been dealing with a knee injury that kept him out of the Week 5 game against the Seahawks.
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49ers WR Mike Evans did not practice on Friday, his second straight missed session. Evans, who is dealing with a ribs injury, is still expected to suit up on game day even without practicing, and that is likely to be his pattern this season. The 49ers host the Commanders on Monday night.
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Giants DE Abdul Carter (calf) was a limited participant in practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints. Carter "looked fine" during individual drills, to the point that head coach John Harbaugh initially expected him to be considered a full participant. Fellow edge rusher Brian Burns is already out for the season.
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Eagles TE Eli Stowers (quadriceps) is listed as questionable on the Week 6 injury report. Eli Stowers was a full participant in Friday's practice.
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Steelers WR Ben Skowronek (calf) is listed as out on the Week 6 injury report. Ben Skowronek did not participate in Friday's practice.
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Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. (hamstring) is listed as out on the Week 6 injury report. Dont'e Thornton Jr. was a full participant in Friday's practice.
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Chargers WR Brenen Thompson (quadriceps) is listed as questionable on the Week 6 injury report. Brenen Thompson was limited in Friday's practice.
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Bills WR Joshua Palmer (shoulder) is listed as questionable on the Week 6 injury report. Joshua Palmer was limited in Friday's practice.
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Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker (quadriceps) is listed as questionable on the Week 6 injury report. Sean Tucker was limited in Friday's practice.
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Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq (concussion) is listed as questionable on the Week 6 injury report. Kenyon Sadiq was a full participant in Friday's practice.
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Giants TE Theo Johnson (neck) is listed as out on the Week 6 injury report. Theo Johnson did not participate in Friday's practice.
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Ravens TE Matt Hibner (hand) is listed as out on the Week 6 injury report. Matt Hibner did not participate in Friday's practice.
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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) was a full participant in practice on Friday. He was also a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice on Friday. Diggs did not practice on Thursday, when head coach Dan Quinn said he was 'hopeful' Diggs would return this week. Washington had seven players who did not practice on Friday.
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Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (foot) was a full participant in practice for the entire week. Las Vegas hosts the Bills on Sunday.
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Bills WR DJ Moore (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Raiders in Las Vegas. Moore wore a non-contact jersey at practice on Friday.
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Cardinals S Budda Baker is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams with a groin injury.
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Lions S Brian Branch has been designated for return from injured reserve. The Lions opened three roster spots on Friday by placing OL Ben Bartch, WR Tom Kennedy and LB Devin White on injured reserve during their bye week, and Branch and C Cade Mays could take two of those slots.
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Bills WR DJ Moore (shoulder) practiced in a non-contact jersey on Friday at UC Irvine. It is "the exact cadence of practices as last week for Moore, and he wound up sitting." Moore was ruled out for Monday night's game against the Rams. Every member of the Bills' roster, both 53-man and practice squad, was on the field in some capacity on Friday.
| Footballguys view: The Bills have a bye next week, and all signs point to Moore getting another week of rest after breaking his five-year Ironman streak last week. He'll be in the conversation as a high-end WR2 when he returns, and Dalton Kincaid, Khalil Shakir, and Keon Coleman are all boom-or-bust starts while he's out. If he somehow plays this week, the risk of reinjury will be high, putting him in WR3 territory. |
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Panthers RB Trevor Etienne is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Eagles after fully participating in practice this week. Etienne has yet to make his 2026 debut.
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Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (thigh) was a full participant in practice again on Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday night's game at the Packers. Lamb has been dealing with a quad bruise.
| Footballguys view: Lamb left Week 5's game early with a thigh bruise after struggling to get on the same page with Dak Prescott. Don't think of that game as anything more than a blip on an otherwise fantastic career. Get Lamb in your lineup as an elite WR1 this week against the Packers. |
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Titans RB Tyjae Spears (knee) is questionable to play Sunday against the Colts. Spears was downgraded to a non-participant in practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Spears caught a whopping nine passes last week, putting him on the radar as a pickup in PPR leagues. But as often happens when his workload ramps up, he got injured. Spears can't be started this week, even if active. He'll hope to heal up and get a full week of practice under his belt before Week 7's game against the Browns. |
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Browns DT Mason Graham (knee, ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens. Graham, who sustained an MCL sprain and ankle sprain in Week 4 and missed Week 5, did not participate in practice on Wednesday or Thursday but returned as a limited participant on Friday. "If they can go, they're going to go," head coach Todd Monken said of Graham and LB Carson Schwesinger.
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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 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 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 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 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 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 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. |
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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 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 (hamstring) is listed as out on the Week 6 injury report. Ashton Dulin did not participate in Friday's practice.
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