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  Vikings | Justin Jefferson active for Week 5 at Saints    Sun Oct 11, 11:30 AM

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Saints. Jefferson had been listed as questionable and was set to work out before the game to determine his status.

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  Vikings | Jordan Addison inactive for Week 5 at Saints    Sun Oct 11, 11:30 AM

Vikings WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Saints. Addison had been listed as questionable and was set to test the hamstring in a pregame workout.

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  Bengals | Tee Higgins active, Bengals to 'keep an eye' on his snaps with groin injury    Sun Oct 11, 11:29 AM

Bengals WR Tee Higgins is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins despite an adductor/groin injury. Higgins said "I'm good" while in full sweat during pregame warmups, but the Bengals will keep an eye on his snaps and he will play mostly "meaningful plays." The extreme heat in Miami is also expected to play a role in his workload.

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  Commanders | Terry McLaurin will be active vs. Giants, 'likely not a full go'    Sun Oct 11, 11:19 AM

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin will be active for Sunday's game against the Giants. McLaurin is "likely not a full go but suited up and ready to play." He had been listed as questionable and was considered a game-time decision earlier Sunday.

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  Bengals | Tee Higgins doing 'usual pre-game routine', will play Sunday    Sun Oct 11, 10:31 AM

Bengals WR Tee Higgins, listed as questionable, will play Sunday against the Dolphins, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported. Higgins was working with assistant coach Troy Walters before the game, doing his "usual pre-game routine." Higgins was not at stretch on Friday but ran routes and caught passes after rehab work that day.

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  Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase will play against Dolphins despite questionable tag    Sun Oct 11, 10:29 AM

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase, listed as questionable, will play in Sunday's Week 5 game at Miami. Chase was limited in Thursday's practice with a concussion and was considered likely to play if cleared from the concussion protocol on Saturday.

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  Vikings | Jordan Addison not likely to be active at Saints    Sun Oct 11, 10:14 AM

Vikings WR Jordan Addison is not likely to be active for Sunday's game against the Saints. Addison is officially questionable with a hamstring injury and was set to test it in a pregame workout.

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  Vikings | Justin Jefferson 'ready to give it a go' at Saints, expected to play barring setback    Sun Oct 11, 10:14 AM

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson arrived at the Superdome on Sunday with his cleats draped over his bag, "ready to give it a go" despite an ankle injury that limited him this week. Barring a setback, Jefferson is expected to play against the Saints. He is officially questionable.

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  Titans | Carnell Tate 'definitely trending' toward playing Sunday vs. Texans    Sun Oct 11, 08:01 AM

Titans rookie WR Carnell Tate (back) is "definitely trending" toward playing in Sunday's game against the Texans, per a source. Tate is listed as questionable after being limited in Thursday's practice. Head coach Robert Saleh said on Friday that Tate was "good to go" for Sunday.

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  Colts | Keenan Allen expected to play Sunday against Steelers    Sun Oct 11, 07:32 AM

Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 5 game against the Steelers. Allen was listed as questionable after logging a full practice on Friday.

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  Commanders | Terry McLaurin a 'true game-time decision' vs. Giants, snaps limited if he plays    Sun Oct 11, 07:17 AM

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is a "true game-time decision" for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Giants. Even if McLaurin plays, his snaps are expected to be limited. Head coach Dan Quinn said the wet field and rainy conditions won't be a factor in the decision, and John Keim reported a "slight lean to playing."

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  Ravens | Zay Flowers expected to play Sunday night at Atlanta    Sun Oct 11, 07:05 AM

Ravens WR Zay Flowers is expected to play against the Falcons on Sunday night despite being listed as questionable with a foot injury. Flowers was limited Wednesday with the foot injury before returning to practice Thursday.

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  Chargers | Ladd McConkey 'not expected to play' Sunday vs. Broncos    Sun Oct 11, 07:04 AM

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is not expected to play Sunday against the Broncos. McConkey did not practice this week due to a foot injury and is listed as questionable.

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  Commanders | Van Jefferson elevated with Diggs out, McLaurin questionable    Sat Oct 10, 04:08 PM

The Commanders elevated WR Van Jefferson from the practice squad on Saturday. The move comes with WR Stefon Diggs out and WR Terry McLaurin questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Giants.

Footballguys view: Rookie Antonio Williams could be in line for a large role in the Commanders' passing attack. We've got him in the WR4 range, but the upside is there for him to do much more with all the injuries in their wide receiver room. McLaurin has been called a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Giants. Stay tuned.

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  Patriots | A.J. Brown nearing return, could be back vs. Jets or wait until Week 7    Sat Oct 10, 04:00 PM

Patriots WR A.J. Brown, on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain suffered in the season opener in Seattle, is eligible to return in Week 6.

Footballguys view: Brown has been spotted in the Patriots locker room this week as the team prepares to ramp him up to speed. The Patriots could get him back next week vs. the Jets, but with a Thursday Night Football game in Chicago the following week, the team might wait until Week 7 to avoid playing two games in five days. Stay tuned.

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  Patriots | Mack Hollins to IR, Efton Chism III likely gets 'bulk of the work' as WR3    Sat Oct 10, 04:00 PM

The Patriots placed WR Mack Hollins (calf) on injured reserve on Saturday, meaning he will miss at least four games. Hollins, the team's current leading receiver, suffered an apparent non-contact calf injury running a route in the third quarter of last Sunday's win over the Bills. WR Efton Chism III replaced Hollins in the second half of that game, catching a 19-yard pass and the game-winning touchdown, and will likely get the bulk of the work as the third receiver alongside Romeo Doubs and DeMario Douglas, with Kyle Williams mixing in.

Footballguys view: Chism is not Cooper Kupp, but like Kupp, he has run-after-the-catch ability and played collegiately at Eastern Washington (on that red turf). He's a receiver who can be trusted to move the chains because of his reliable hands and ability to wiggle for extra yards. We like Chism as a 'what the heck' flex in his current role.

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  Vikings | Vikings elevating Odell Beckham Jr. for Sunday; WR has 'quickly picked up' offense    Sat Oct 10, 03:44 PM

The Vikings are elevating WR Odell Beckham Jr. to the active roster for Sunday's game at the Saints. Beckham has quickly picked up Minnesota's offense and has developed a good connection with QB Kyler Murray, according to sources. Beckham, who grew up in New Orleans, signed with the Vikings' practice squad on Wednesday after his release by the Giants.

Footballguys view: Beckham quickly picked up the offense, not only because of his connection with Murray, but also because he's been reunited with Kevin O'Connell. The two worked together when they were with the Rams years ago. Beckham is not the player he used to be, but the Vikings are looking for playmakers. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports Justin Jefferson (ankle) plans to play in Week 5 against the Saints, but the team "has to see how he feels on Saturday." No word yet on Jefferson's status, so stay tuned here. Jordan Addison is also questionable, so Beckham's elevation might be due to either his or Jefferson's status.

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  Steelers | Michael Pittman Jr. headed to injured reserve, out at least four games    Sat Oct 10, 03:16 PM

Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) will be placed on injured reserve, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Saturday. Pittman will miss at least four games.

Footballguys view: He had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts after missing practice this week. Pittman has been disappointing so far this year with the Steelers with only seven catches for 89 yards in three games. Without Pittman, the Steelers once again turn to Roman Wilson. He's a flex consideration with his current role in the passing game. Rookie Germie Bernard should get more work as well.

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  Skyler Bell to make NFL debut, take reps with Joshua Palmer ruled out    Sat Oct 10, 02:07 PM

Bills rookie WR Skyler Bell will be active and "play a role" in his NFL debut Monday night against the Rams, head coach Joe Brady said on Saturday. Bell, a fourth-round pick, is expected to play many of WR Joshua Palmer's snaps, and possibly more if WR DJ Moore (shoulder) cannot play. Palmer has been ruled out after he "twisted up" in practice and is undergoing imaging.

Footballguys view: Bell dealt with a groin injury for most of August, and now he's set to make his regular-season debut. The Bills' fourth-round rookie did flash briefly in the preseason (mainly on crossing routes), so we're excited to see him out there for the first time when the games count. He set records in college at UConn, and Bell's game is all about run-after-the-catch ability. We love him in dynasty formats, and now redraft GMs need to keep him on waiver-wire speed dial just in case he pops.

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  Bills | DJ Moore questionable for Monday night at Rams    Sat Oct 10, 01:56 PM

Bills WR DJ Moore is questionable for Monday's game against the Rams. Moore has a shoulder injury; he missed practice Thursday and Friday before returning to the practice field on Saturday.

Footballguys view: Moore was on the practice field at the start of Saturday's session, and he was wearing a red non-contact jersey. We'll see if the limited session is enough to get him ready for a huge game against the Rams on Monday night. Fantasy GMs should have other plans ready just in case. With the game being the finale of Week 5, you're likely to be starting somebody else since Moore seems to be on the wrong side of questionable.

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  Cardinals | Texans 'square in the mix' for Marvin Harrison Jr. as Cardinals finalize trade    Sat Oct 10, 11:24 AM

The Texans have held trade talks with the Cardinals about WR Marvin Harrison Jr. and are "thought to be square in the mix" for him, according to sources. A Texans source said of the team's interest, "I can't confirm or deny at this time." Arizona is finalizing a deal to trade Harrison and informed him Saturday morning that he will be inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions while details are worked out, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport also reported.

Footballguys view: Harrison is out of action this week, and we should see a deal finalized in the near future. The Texans are (as of this reporting) the lone team with reported interest, but there's plenty of speculation a team like the Las Vegas Raiders could be involved in a trade. The Cardinals are moving on from the former first-round pick as he often seems uninterested on the field, and Harrison has not produced much (five catches for 85 yards and one touchdown in 2026). A new landing spot could propel him to finally play up to his potential.

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  Cardinals finalizing deal to trade Marvin Harrison Jr.; WR to be inactive Sunday    Sat Oct 10, 11:10 AM

The Cardinals are finalizing a deal to trade WR Marvin Harrison Jr., ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday. The acquiring team has not been reported. Harrison has reportedly been told he will be inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions while the trade details are finalized. The former No. 4 overall pick has five catches for 85 yards and one touchdown this season, averaging 21.3 receiving yards per game with a career-low 38.5% catch rate.

Footballguys view: There's no telling which team is interested, but rumors are swirling the Houston Texans are in the mix. There's also been speculation the Las Vegas Raiders could be interested in the talented but sometimes distracted former first-round pick. He's struggled this year, with just five catches for 85 yards and one touchdown in four games this season. A change of scenery is a must, and that could spark the natural talent that Harrison does have.

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  Rams | Puka Nacua feels 'as healthy as I think I can be' ahead of Monday night vs. Bills    Sat Oct 10, 10:27 AM

Rams WR Puka Nacua said on Friday that he feels "as healthy as I think I can be" heading into Monday night's game against the Bills. "Feels good to get my feet truly under me," Nacua said, adding that the extra day before a Monday game helped. Nacua returned from injuries that cost him the previous two games to catch nine passes for 125 yards and score a 2-yard rushing touchdown in Sunday's win over the Eagles. "I thought he was at his best in the most important moments," head coach Sean McVay said on Monday.

Footballguys view: Nacua is not at full strength, but he can still produce at a high level, as evidenced by his return last week. He caught 9-of-12 targets for 125 yards in the Rams' Week 4 win over the Eagles, plus Nacua had a 2-yard rushing touchdown. As per usual, when Nacua is active, he should be considered a WR1. Expect that level of production on Monday night against the Bills.

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  Cardinals | Cardinals would want 'a second-round pick and more' for Marvin Harrison Jr.    Sat Oct 10, 09:54 AM

The Cardinals are getting trade calls on WR Marvin Harrison Jr., but he "won't come cheap." League sources say Arizona would want a second-round pick and more to consider dealing the former No. 4 overall pick.

Footballguys view: Adam Schefter, from ESPN, reported Harrison was informed on Saturday morning that he will be inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions as the details of the trade are finalized. The Houston Texans are in the mix, and speculation abounds that the Las Vegas Raiders could be interested as well. Stay tuned.

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  Eagles | WR Hollywood Brown ruled out for Week 5    Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM

Eagles WR Hollywood Brown (ankle) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Hollywood Brown did not participate in Friday's practice.

Footballguys view: Brown played 17 snaps in Week 2 and hasn't practiced or played since. The Eagles could have used him this week, as they are missing DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley, but alas. Brown will try to return next week.

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  Jets | WR Tim Patrick questionable for Week 5    Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM

Jets WR Tim Patrick (groin) is listed as questionable on the Week 5 injury report. Tim Patrick was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Footballguys view: Garrett Wilson is the clear WR1. With Adonai Mitchell out, Isaiah Williams has been running as the WR2. With Kenyon Sadiq involved in the receiving game, there isn't room for Patrick to have a fantasy-relevant role.

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  Colts | WR Ashton Dulin ruled out for Week 5    Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM

Colts WR Ashton Dulin (hamstring) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Ashton Dulin did not participate in Friday's practice.

Footballguys view: Dulin quietly tied Laquon Treadwell for the team lead in targets last week. But Keenan Allen could return this week. Allen, Josh Downs, and Tyler Warren would likely be the top pass-catchers. Even if Dulin is active, he's only on the radar in extremely deep leagues.

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  Colts | WR Darius Slayton questionable for Week 5    Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM

Colts WR Darius Slayton (knee) is listed as questionable on the Week 5 injury report. Darius Slayton was limited in Friday's practice.

Footballguys view: Nearly the entire Colts receiver room is banged up right now. Slayton's role as a downfield burner will hopefully help fill the gap left by Alec Pierce's absence. But expect him to run a lot of clearout routes and not draw many targets when active. It would be a huge surprise if Slayton found fantasy relevance in Indianapolis this year.

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  Saints | WR Barion Brown questionable for Week 5    Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM

Saints WR Barion Brown (thigh) is listed as questionable on the Week 5 injury report. Barion Brown was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Footballguys view: Brown has zero receptions, two carries, and negative two scrimmage yards for the season. Even if he is healthy, he doesn't belong anywhere near a fantasy lineup.

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  Packers | WR Savion Williams ruled out for Week 5    Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM

Packers WR Savion Williams (ankle) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Savion Williams was limited in Friday's practice.

Footballguys view: Williams is still trying to work back from a preseason ankle injury and make his 2026 debut. His 21-day practice window has been opened, and he hopes to return soon. He'll have another chance next week as the Packers face off against the Cowboys.

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  Bengals | WR Colbie Young questionable for Week 5    Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM

Bengals WR Colbie Young (knee) is listed as questionable on the Week 5 injury report. Colbie Young was limited in Friday's practice.

Footballguys view: Colbie Young could have some value against the Dolphins if Tee Higgins is inactive. He'd fall into the desperation WR4 tier for managers scraping the barrel. With a bye next week and a cake matchup against the Dolphins in Week 5, expect the Bengals to lean on Chase Brown, Mike Gesicki, and, if active, Ja'Marr Chase.

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  Chargers | WR Brenen Thompson ruled out for Week 5    Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM

Chargers WR Brenen Thompson (quadriceps) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Brenen Thompson did not participate in Friday's practice.

Footballguys view: No Quentin Johnston. Ladd McConkey banged up. And now no Thompson. Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse for the Chargers, the Week 5 injury report dropped. Tre' Harris is essentially the last man standing here and should be peppered with targets. Oronde Gadsden II should also run as a receiver despite his tight end designation. Luckily for Harris, Pat Surtain II is out, which makes him an appealing volume-based WR3. But this matchup could be a disaster for the Chargers.

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  Chargers | Quentin Johnston ruled out for Sunday    Fri Oct 9, 04:33 PM

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (chest) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Broncos. WR Ladd McConkey (foot) is questionable.

Footballguys view: Johnston practiced in a limited capacity all week and was declared out. Despite a full week of DNPs, the Chargers list McConkey as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos. McConkey also entered last week's game with a questionable tag. He caught neither of his two targets on 24 snaps before reinjuring himself and leaving the game. Late afternoon questionable tags are a headache. It's probably best to bench McConkey this week and take whatever better option you have in the early slate. This Chargers offense has been horrendous to start the season, and they'll have a tough matchup against a stout Denver defense. If McConkey goes off on your bench, great! You'll have a bit more faith starting him in Week 6 against the Chiefs. But the more likely outcome is that he'll play a limited role, or not at all. McConkey looked great at the start of Week 1, but a rib injury slowed him down. Now with the added foot injury, McConkey moves down the ranks into the "we'll wait until we see it" tier. He's benchable until we get a full game or a clean week of practice. With Johnston out and McConkey far from his normal level, expect second-year receiver Tre' Harris to be the team's top target, while Oronde Gadsden II should also get extra work.

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  Eagles | Dontayvion Wicks set to play through hamstring injury    Fri Oct 9, 04:32 PM

Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks carries no game status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London despite a hamstring injury that limited him in practice on Thursday and Friday. Head coach Nick Sirianni praised Wicks' toughness during a Friday morning press conference.

Footballguys view: With DeVonta Smith out, Wicks should be the team's top receiver in Week 5. Makai Lemon will definitely be involved, but his skill set is still very limited early in his career. Wicks can run a full allotment of routes and should be Jalen Hurts' go-to target. Against a tough Jaguars defense, though, we wouldn't blame you for benching all Eagles in this matchup. For those brave enough to start Wicks, he'll be a borderline WR3.

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  Ravens | Zay Flowers questionable for Sunday night at Atlanta    Fri Oct 9, 04:15 PM

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (foot) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Falcons. Flowers was limited in practice all week with the foot injury and was back practicing on Thursday.

Footballguys view: A Sunday night questionable tag is one of the hardest things to navigate as a fantasy manager, especially for a player of Flowers' caliber. If Rashod Bateman is available, Flowers' managers should pick him up immediately, as he's proven to have contingent value when Flowers is out. Malachi Fields is another pivot option. For managers who can put Flowers in the flex, Najee Harris and Justice Hill are other players worth checking out. The Ravens will be short Lamar Jackson in this lineup, which caps the offense as a whole. Still, if Flowers is active, you can't bench him. We'll hope for more clarity before the early games kick off on Sunday. But fantasy managers should be proactive in having alternate plans in case he cannot go.

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  Texans | Tank Dell ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans    Fri Oct 9, 04:09 PM

Texans WR Tank Dell has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Titans. Dell was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday and was limited in practice that day, and he was described Thursday as continuing to ramp up.

Footballguys view: Dell is almost two years removed from his devastating knee injury and will hope to get back on the field in the next few weeks. The Texans haven't found a steady secondary option behind Nico Collins, and Dell hopes to be that option. How he bounces back after an extended time out is yet to be seen, but he's worth stashing in deep leagues.

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  Eagles | DeVonta Smith ruled out for Sunday vs. Jaguars    Fri Oct 9, 03:57 PM

The Eagles officially ruled out WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London. Smith did not practice Thursday and worked off to the side on Friday. He is one of six players the Eagles ruled out for Sunday.

Footballguys view: No surprise here, as Smith has been out of practice all week and was expected to miss multiple weeks after injuring his hamstring a couple of weeks ago. Dontayvion Wicks and Makai Lemon should lead the Eagles' receiving corps in Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London. Both are risky starts, as the Eagles, who are down multiple starting linemen and Saquon Barkley, will likely try to control the clock and keep the Jaguars' offense off the field.

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  49ers | Mike Evans back at practice, 'seem good to go' for Seahawks    Fri Oct 9, 03:45 PM

49ers WR Mike Evans (rib) was on hand at the start of practice on Friday and appears "good to go" for Sunday's game at Seattle. Evans did not practice on Thursday.

Footballguys view: Evans' toughness is undeniable. He was a game-time decision last week, suited up, and grimaced through shots to his midsection while catching five of eight targets for 76 yards and and finishing the game. John Lynch commented last week on his "old school" mentality and willingness to play through injuries, and he's expected to do the same this week. The late kickoff will likely make fantasy managers a bit uneasy. Fantasy managers can stash a pivot to be safe, but we expect to see Evans out there against the Seahawks.

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  Broncos | Pat Bryant to short-term IR with ankle injury, out at least four games    Fri Oct 9, 03:31 PM

The Broncos are placing WR Pat Bryant on short-term injured reserve with the ankle injury he suffered against the 49ers on Sunday. Bryant will miss the next four games and can return as soon as the team's November 8 game against the Panthers. He did not practice on Thursday.

Footballguys view: Bryant was carted off with an injury that was later diagnosed as a dreaded high ankle sprain. He'll miss at least the next four weeks. Bryant was carving out a role before the injury. But with him out, expect targets to consolidate back to Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton. Other receivers will rotate in, but Waddle and Sutton are likely the only ones with any fantasy relevance.

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  Colts | Keenan Allen questionable for Week 5 against Steelers    Fri Oct 9, 03:30 PM

Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers. Allen was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

Footballguys view: Allen missed last week's game, and Laquon Treadwell and Ashton Dulin led the team in targets. The Colts are desperate for receiver help, and a 34-year-old Keenan Allen dealing with a groin injury might be their best short-term option. It's hard to trust anything in this passing offense, especially with a tough matchup against the Steelers. Even if he is active, Allen is a desperation flex.

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  Steelers | Michael Pittman Jr. ruled out for Sunday vs. Colts    Fri Oct 9, 03:04 PM

Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts. Pittman re-injured his foot earlier this week, did not practice on Thursday, and was expected to miss "multiple weeks".

Footballguys view: Pittman is a candidate for short-term IR after he reported being on a scooter while dealing with plantar fasciitis. He was hardly fantasy-relevant before the injury. He's droppable in most leagues.

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  Bills | DJ Moore misses practice again Friday    Fri Oct 9, 02:31 PM

Bills WR DJ Moore did not practice on Friday, the same as Thursday. Moore has a shoulder injury. The Bills visit the Rams on Monday night.

Footballguys view: Moore will have another chance to practice on Saturday, but he likely won't play this week after aggravating his AC joint sprain. With Moore likely to be out, Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, and Dalton Kincaid should all see increased usage. In what could be a high-scoring game against the Rams, all three are in consideration as starters.

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  Saints | Chris Olave 'fine' per Moore despite walking boot, carries no injury designation    Fri Oct 9, 02:07 PM

Saints WR Chris Olave was in a walking boot on Thursday after going from a rest day on Wednesday to a limited practice on Thursday with a foot issue. Head coach Kellen Moore said Olave is fine, and the receiver has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Footballguys view: Teams have been pretty liberal with the use of walking boots lately, so don't panic. Olave heads into Week 5's matchup with no injury designation and has plenty of experience operating at a high level while managing injuries. He's a must-start player this week even against an aggressive Vikings defense.

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  Vikings | Justin Jefferson questionable for Week 5 at Saints    Fri Oct 9, 02:04 PM

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Saints. Jefferson was limited in Wednesday's practice and was spotted at practice on Friday. WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is also questionable.

Footballguys view: It looks like Jefferson and Addison are both trending in the right direction after logging practices on Thursday and Friday. If both are active, Jefferson can be relied on as a WR1 and Addison as a WR4. If Jefferson cannot go, Addison will move up the rankings into WR2 consideration. Addison's status makes little difference in Jefferson's outlook. He's a must-start receiver regardless.

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  Vikings | Jordan Addison questionable for Week 5 at Saints    Fri Oct 9, 02:04 PM

Vikings WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Saints. Addison did not practice on Wednesday and returned as a limited participant on Thursday.

Footballguys view: Addison's back-to-back practices are a promising sign for his Week 5 availability. However, Justin Jefferson's potential return and T.J. Hockenson's emergence push him down the rankings quite a bit. Addison has appeal in best-ball formats as a guy who could make his week with one big play. But the target share he's been afforded without Jefferson probably won't stick once the Vikings WR1 returns. Addison is a WR4 this week against the Saints.

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  Saints | Chris Olave at practice Friday    Fri Oct 9, 01:53 PM

Saints WR Chris Olave was at practice on Friday. Olave was a limited participant on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice.

Footballguys view: Olave is no stranger to managing and playing through injuries during his young NFL career. He appears on track to play this week and, assuming he's active, he's a plug-and-play WR1. Coming out of Week 4, he led the NFL with 48 targets. He's a certified target hog in a high-volume offense. If he's active, start him.

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  Patriots | Mack Hollins ruled out vs. Raiders    Fri Oct 9, 01:12 PM

Patriots WR Mack Hollins has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Raiders. Hollins, who has a calf injury, did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

Footballguys view: No surprise here, as Hollins hasn't practiced all week. With him out, Romeo Doubs is the only receiver you can really trust in fantasy lineups, and he'll be a quality WR3. Expect a run-heavy game plan and some extra usage for Hunter Henry. But as more Patriots receivers get injured, the depth of viable fantasy options is quickly disappearing.

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  Vikings | Justin Jefferson spotted at Friday practice    Fri Oct 9, 01:03 PM

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) was at practice on Friday ahead of Sunday's game at the Saints. Jefferson, who missed the Vikings' Week 4 game, was limited in Friday's practice.

Footballguys view: Jefferson practiced all week, albeit in a limited capacity. He appears on track to play, but his ankle injury could limit him. That said, Jefferson's upside makes him hard to bench. This injury bumps him from a top-five ranking to a top-12 consideration, but he's still a must-start receiver.

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  Colts | Keenan Allen status 'TBD' for Week 5 against Steelers    Fri Oct 9, 12:53 PM

Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin) is undecided for Sunday's game against the Steelers, head coach Shane Steichen said on Friday. Allen missed the Week 4 game with the groin injury and was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

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  Commanders | Stefon Diggs (hamstring) won't play vs. Giants    Fri Oct 9, 12:38 PM

Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's Week 5 game against the Giants, head coach Dan Quinn said on Friday. Diggs sat out Thursday's practice while working off to the side and was not spotted at Friday's practice.

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