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Texans | Tank Dell will not travel to London for Jaguars game Thu Oct 15, 05:49 PM
Texans WR Tank Dell will not travel to London for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Dell, who is on injured reserve and designated to return as he works back from knee surgery, went through wideout drills at practice on Wednesday.
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Bills WR DJ Moore was not on the field during the media-open start to practice on Thursday. Moore, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, was an estimated non-participant at Wednesday's walk-through after being ruled out for Monday night's game against the Rams.
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Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday. Wicks was limited in Wednesday's session.
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Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was upgraded to a limited participant in practice on Thursday. There is still optimism that Smith will play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Panthers. Smith worked off to the side on Wednesday, when he was also listed with a toe injury in addition to the hamstring.
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Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (shoulder) was downgraded to a non-participant in practice on Thursday. Bateman had been limited on Wednesday, when head coach Jesse Minter said 'he should be fine.' The Ravens play at the Browns in Week 6 on Sunday.
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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice did not practice again on Thursday due to his hamstring injury. Rice also did not practice on Wednesday, per head coach Andy Reid. He suffered the injury in the first quarter of the Chiefs' game on Sunday, October 4.
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Ravens WR Zay Flowers was added to the injury report on Thursday with a toe injury, a day after getting off the injury report. Flowers "seemed fine post practice." The Ravens play at the Browns on Sunday.
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Browns special teams coordinator Byron Storer said he is preparing for Sunday's game against the Ravens as if WR KC Concepcion Jr. won't be available, the Akron Beacon Journal's Tony Grossi reported Thursday. The comment was notable because Storer and the coordinators do not typically discuss player availability, but it appears to reflect preparedness rather than an indication of Concepcion's status. The rookie practiced on Wednesday and again on Thursday as he works through the concussion protocol.
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Giants WR Darnell Mooney (neck) was a limited participant in practice on Thursday. Mooney was also limited on Wednesday.
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Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. was a limited participant on Thursday's injury report ahead of Sunday's game at the Patriots. Cooper has been on injured reserve with an ankle sprain since September and has been designated to return. Head coach Aaron Glenn said on Wednesday that Cooper would practice that day.
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49ers WR Deebo Samuel Sr. (hamstring) would be in consideration for injured reserve, but the team will hold off on the move because of its Week 8 bye, head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Thursday. Samuel was expected on Monday to miss 'at least a couple of weeks' with the hamstring injury.
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Saints WR Chris Olave was not seen at practice again on Thursday. Olave was one of three Saints players who were sick on Wednesday. New Orleans visits the Giants on Sunday.
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49ers WR Mike Evans did not practice on Thursday. He was listed with rib and Achilles injuries.
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The Eagles are in line to have just three of their opening-day starters on the field Sunday against the Panthers, calling it "a Murphy's Law kind of season in Philly." Based on roster and practice status as of Thursday's practice, beat writer Zach Berman projected a starting offense of QB Tanner McKee, RB Dameon Pierce, WRs Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon and Darius Cooper, and TE Dallas Goedert. Berman called it a "potential" lineup if Thursday's status is an indication.
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Browns special teams coordinator Byron Storer said on Thursday that the team is "preparing as if we don't have him (on returns)" when asked whether WR KC Concepcion Jr., who is recovering from a concussion, will return punts if he plays this week. Storer expressed total faith in WR Denzel Boston to handle punt returns. Concepcion was limited in practice on Wednesday.
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Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was warming up but did not have a helmet on during the media viewing window at practice on Thursday. Smith worked off to the side on Wednesday and was also listed with a toe injury in addition to the hamstring. Head coach Nick Sirianni said earlier this week he was 'hopeful' Smith could return this week.
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Panthers WR Jalen Coker (quadriceps) was stretching with teammates at practice on Thursday. Coker was credited as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.
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Packers WR Skyy Moore (ankle) did not practice on Thursday, his second straight missed session this week. Moore was injured in Sunday's win over the Bears and was in a walking boot afterward, with Bo Melton taking over in the slot. The ankle injury was described Monday as one that could keep him out 'for a little bit' but is not season-ending.
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Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) will not practice on Thursday, head coach Dan Quinn said. Quinn said he is hopeful Diggs will return to the practice field by the end of the week.
| Footballguys view: Diggs is on the wrong side of questionable. He's not trending towards playing in Week 6, so that means we'll see more work for guys like Terry McLaurin and Chig Okonkwo. |
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Texans WR Marvin Harrison Jr. took part in his second practice with the team on Thursday following his trade from the Cardinals. The plan for Sunday's game against the Jaguars is for Harrison to play and be involved, but not to carry a full workload yet.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. In fact, it may be 2-3 weeks before Harrison is truly up to speed in his new offense. It helps that he and CJ Stroud were college teammates at Ohio State, so that could speed up the process just a bit. Harrison is playing this week against the Jaguars, and we've got him as a 'what the heck' flex for Fantasy GMs in PPR leagues. |
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Bills WR Joshua Palmer (shoulder) was listed as an estimated limited participant on Wednesday after the team held only a walk-through. Palmer was sidelined for Monday night's win over the Rams by what appeared to be a practice injury last week. Buffalo is expected to hold a full practice on Thursday ahead of Sunday's game at the Raiders.
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Colts WR Alec Pierce was seen in the locker room on Wednesday no longer wearing a cast on his left ankle/heel, a sign of progress in his recovery. However, he did not appear to be close to a return. The earliest Pierce could come back from injured reserve is Week 7 at Minnesota.
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Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said on Wednesday that there won't be an offensive "overhaul or anything like that" with WR Marvin Harrison Jr. no longer on the team. LaFleur said the other receivers playing the X, namely WR Jalen Brooks and rookie WR Reggie Virgil, have a similar skillset to Harrison "in terms of what we're asking them to do."
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Bills WR DJ Moore was listed as an estimated non-participant at Wednesday's walk-through. Five other Bills players were estimated as limited on Wednesday's injury report.
| Footballguys view: Moore was ruled out for Monday night's game against the Rams with a shoulder injury. Being a non-participant in a walk-through on Wednesday puts him on the wrong side of questionable. Let's see if Moore can at least be limited in Friday's practice at the latest, as the team prepares for a Sunday afternoon game against the Raiders. |
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Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (foot) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, the first injury report ahead of Sunday's Week 6 game at the Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: McConkey was active against the Broncos on Sunday but was not expected to play meaningful snaps because of the foot injury. It seemed like he might be close to returning last week, and a limited participation on Wednesday is a good sign. |
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Eagles WR DeVonta Smith was listed with a toe injury on Wednesday's injury report, in addition to the hamstring injury that kept him out of the London game against the Jaguars. Smith worked off to the side at practice on Wednesday.
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Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba is good to go for Thursday's Week 6 game at the Broncos. RB Zach Charbonnet, LB Chazz Surratt and LB Drake Thomas are the only Seahawks ruled out, with everyone else, Smith-Njigba included, cleared to play.
| Footballguys view: There's no Pat Surtain II on the other side of the field, so Smith-Njigba could have a field day. The surface could be wet as it's expected to rain before the contest on Thursday night. Even with a wet track, Smith-Njigba is always a set-it-and-forget-it WR1 for Fantasy GMs. |
Jaxon Smith-Njigba player page
Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers is off the injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 6 game against the Texans. Meyers had been listed with a thumb injury last week but practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Ravens WR Zay Flowers was not listed on Baltimore's injury report on Wednesday, the first time all season he has not appeared on it.
| Footballguys view: Flowers is fantastic when healthy, and he's back at full strength (or as close as you can get in the regular season). He had been dealing with a foot injury and was active for Sunday night's game at Atlanta. This week against the Browns, Flowers is a WR1 as per usual. |
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Packers WR Skyy Moore did not practice on Wednesday. Moore was one of five Packers listed as non-participants, along with CB Keisean Nixon, DT Javon Hargrave, DT Jonathan Ford and CB Benjamin St-Juste.
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Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (thigh) went through a full workout on Wednesday. Lamb had been dealing with a quad bruise that was not expected to be major.
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Giants WR Darnell Mooney (neck) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday.
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Saints WR Chris Olave was sick on Wednesday. DTs Nathan Shepherd and Vernon Broughton were also sick. Olave was limited in practice last Thursday with a foot injury and was seen in a walking boot, but head coach Kellen Moore said last Friday that he was "fine."
| Footballguys view: The bad news is a trio of players is sick. The good news is it's just Wednesday, so there's plenty of time to get to feeling better. Olave caught 4-of-6 targets for 46 yards in the Saints' Week 5 loss to the Vikings. If out there against the Giants, Olave is a top-tier WR1 for Fantasy GMs in Week 6. |
Chris Olave player page
Colts WR Josh Downs was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to rest as well as a hamstring injury. Indianapolis hosts the Titans on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Rest and a hamstring.... maybe his hamstring just needed some rest. Whatever the main reason for his limitation, Downs needs to practice in full on Thursday or Friday for us to feel good recommending him as a WR3/flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 6. Stay tuned. |
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Steelers WR Roman Wilson (finger) and WR Ben Skowronek (calf) have both been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Buccaneers after suffering injuries in last week's win over the Colts. "Both receivers will not be available this week," head coach Mike McCarthy said, adding that as of now he expects it to be just one week: "That's what we have so far, yes." Both receivers did not practice on Wednesday, and the Steelers are also without WR Michael Pittman Jr., who is on injured reserve with a foot injury.
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Panthers WR Jalen Coker (quadriceps) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's injury report. The Panthers did not practice Wednesday, so the report was an estimate that also reflected Tuesday's session, and Coker was on the practice field Tuesday. The team returns to practice on Thursday ahead of Sunday's game at the Eagles.
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Texans WR Marvin Harrison Jr. will play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Jaguars in London, head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Wednesday. Harrison took part in his first practice with the Texans on Wednesday after passing his physical on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs are excited about the fresh start Harrison gets with the Texans, but it could be a while before he hits his stride with his new team. General manager Nick Caserio said earlier Wednesday that a clear picture of Harrison's role may be "3-4 weeks" away. We like Harrison as a "what-the-heck" flex play in Week 6. |
Marvin Harrison Jr. player page
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was working off to the side at the start of Wednesday's practice, ESPN's Tim McManus reported. Smith missed the Eagles' Week 5 game against the Jaguars with the injury.
| Footballguys view: It's a move in the right direction for Smith. He hasn't played since Week 3 as he recovers from this hamstring injury. Circle back on Friday to see if he can at least be limited as the team prepares for a game against the Panthers. |
DeVonta Smith player page
Colts WR Keenan Allen was not practicing on Wednesday. The official injury report listed it as a rest day. Allen was listed as questionable with a groin injury for last Sunday's game against the Steelers after a full practice on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Allen is a seasoned veteran, so this could be a rest day. He did not play his normal amount of snaps last week in his first week back from a groin injury. However, Allen caught 5-of-9 targets for 45 yards in the Week 5 loss to the Steelers. We like Allen as a WR3/flex play in Week 6. |
Keenan Allen player page
Raiders WR Jalen Nailor (concussion) will practice on Thursday, head coach Klint Kubiak said on Wednesday. Nailor did not practice last week and was ruled out for the Week 5 game at New England.
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Texans WR Marvin Harrison Jr. took part in his first practice with Houston on Wednesday. The session reunites Harrison with QB C.J. Stroud, his former teammate at Ohio State.
| Footballguys view: Harrison is a "what-the-heck" flex play in Week 6. It's going to take some time with his new team, but that chemistry he had with Stroud in college should be able to come back quickly. He's given Fantasy GMs little to root for, but when he's up to speed with his new team Harrison could be a weekly flex play. |
Marvin Harrison Jr. player page
Ravens rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane returned to the practice field on Wednesday, which starts his window to be activated off injured reserve. Lane injured his wrist in the season opener on Sept. 13.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs who are stashing Lane could see the talented rookie receiver back in action against the Browns. He'll be more productive when Lamar Jackson is at quarterback, but Lane is a boom/bust flex play if he does suit up for Week 6. It's not a "for sure" thing he's playing in Week 6, but all reports (including a full practice on Wednesday) have us leaning in that direction. |
Ja'Kobi Lane player page
Patriots WR A.J. Brown will return to practice on Wednesday, opening his 21-day window to be activated off injured reserve. Brown has been on IR with an ankle sprain. The Patriots host the Jets on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Brown's window to return is open, and the Patriots could activate him for the game against the Jets. If he does play in Week 6, Brown is likely to be limited as the team works him back into the game plan. That makes Brown a WR3/flex candidate for Fantasy GMs excited to get him back. With more time (and when he gets back into football shape), Brown will get back to his normal weekly WR1 status. |
A.J. Brown player page
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) will not practice on Wednesday, head coach Andy Reid said. Rice injured his hamstring in the first quarter against the Raiders on Oct. 4 and left that game.
| Footballguys view: Hamstring injuries on fast players are tricky to deal with. Rice could suit up in Week 6, but coming off a bye and missing practice on Wednesday is not a great sign. We'll see if he can at least be limited by Friday at the latest. |
Rashee Rice player page
Texans GM Nick Caserio said on 95.7 The Fan that the team likely won't have a clear picture of WR Marvin Harrison Jr.'s role for another three to four weeks, potentially after the bye. Caserio also emphasized that acquiring a young receiver under contract for at least two more seasons was part of the reasoning behind the trade. Players need time to get acclimated to a new offense, which is why head coach DeMeco Ryans usually pursues in-season additions who were with the team in camp or have played in similar systems.
| Footballguys view: Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said Harrison will play in Week 6 against the Jaguars. What should Fantasy GMs expect? Well, early on the team is likely to ease him into action as he learns the playbook. We're excited about the fresh start for Harrison, but this week against the Jaguars (in London) we only see him as a "what-the-heck" flex. With more time on his new team, Harrison could easily have weekly flex appeal. |
Marvin Harrison Jr. player page
Jets WR Adonai Mitchell did have a surgical procedure to repair his injured finger, head coach Aaron Glenn acknowledged on Wednesday. Mitchell is week-to-week.
| Footballguys view: If Mitchell doesn't play in Week 6, that will make four straight missed games. With Omar Cooper Jr. returning to practice, the Jets will be establishing a pecking order for receivers not named Garrett Wilson. |
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Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. will practice on Wednesday, head coach Aaron Glenn said. Cooper has been on injured reserve since September.
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Browns rookie WR KC Concepcion Jr. (concussion) is "progressing very well" and is set to practice on Wednesday. Concepcion was knocked out cold by a helmet-to-helmet hit from Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick in Sunday's loss and was placed in the concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: Concepcion has to work his way through the league's concussion protocol. If he plays against the Ravens, we like the rookie as a deep flex play in Week 6. |
KC Concepcion Jr. player page
A Miami jury returned a mixed verdict in the assault and battery civil trial against free-agent WR Tyreek Hill, finding him liable for two counts of battery. Hill was found not liable on the eight other claims made by his estranged wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, who was awarded $500,000.
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Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba was again listed as limited on Seattle's estimated practice report Tuesday. The Seahawks did not practice, so the report was an estimation, as it was Monday, when Smith-Njigba was limited with an ankle issue. Seattle plays the Broncos in Denver on Thursday night.
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