By Thursday afternoon, injury reports have usually told us most of the story. The final practice reports add the last details, but the week's trends often give us a clear preview of what's ahead in the coming weekend. Every Friday morning, Jeff Bell and Dave Kluge break down each matchup, highlighting the key injuries, depth chart shifts, and usage changes that matter for fantasy football. You can listen to the full podcast below for deeper analysis, or scroll through the matchup notes and bullet points for a quicker catch-up.
Bye Weeks
Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints
Thursday Night Football - Thursday, 8:15 pm ET
New York Jets (2-8) @ New England Patriots (9-2)
- Garrett Wilson (knee) placed on IR
- Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) inactive
- Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) inactive
Sunday International Game (Madrid) - Sunday, 9:30 pm ET
Washington Commanders (3-7) @ Miami Dolphins (3-7)
- Chris Rodriguez Jr. (shoulder) FP
- Terry McLaurin (quad) DNP
- Treylon Burks (finger) DNP, out
- Jayden Daniels (left elbow) DNP, out
- Marcus Mariota will start
- Ben Sinnott (ankle) LP Thursday
- Ollie Gordon II (ankle) LP
Sunday Early Games - Sunday, 1:00 pm ET
Carolina Panthers (5-5) @ Atlanta Falcons (3-6)
- Rico Dowdle (quadriceps) DNP Wednesday, LP Thursday
- Drake London (illness/back) DNP Wednesday, LP Thursday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) @ Buffalo Bills (6-3)
- Chris Godwin Jr. (fibula) LP
- Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) LP
- Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) DNP
- Khalil Shakir (ankle/ribs) LP
- Joshua Palmer (knee/ankle) LP
Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4)
- Keenan Allen (rest) DNP Wednesday, LP Thursday
- Quentin Johnston (shin) LP
- Ladd McConkey (ankle) LP
- Oronde Gadsden II (knee) FP
- Brian Thomas Jr.. (ankle) LP
- Hunter Long (hip/knee) DNP Wednesday, LP Thursday
- Brenton Strange (hip) LP
Chicago Bears (6-3) @ Minnesota Vikings (4-5)
- DJ Moore (shoulder) DNP Wednesday, LP Thursday
- Rome Odunze (ankle) DNP Wednesday, LP Thursday
- Cole Kmet (back) LP Wednesday, FP Thursday
- D'Andre Swift (hip) LP Wednesday, FP Thursday
- Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder/toe) LP
- J.J. McCarthy (right hand) LP Wednesday, FP Thursday
Green Bay Packers (5-3-1) @ New York Giants
- Romeo Doubs (chest) FP
- Matthew Golden (shoulder) LP
- Christian Watson (knee/hamstring) LP Thursday
- Dontayvion Wicks (calf) LP
- Savion Williams (foot) LP
- Darius Slayton (hamstring) DNP
- Jaxson Dart (concussion) DNP, out
- Jameis Winston expected to start
- Brian Daboll was fired
Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4)
- Joe Burrow (toe) LP
- Joe Flacco (right shoulder) DNP Wednesday, LP Thursday
- Samaje Perine (ankle) DNP
- Jonnu Smith (rest) DNP Wednesday, FP Thursday
Houston Texans (4-5) @ Tennessee Titans (1-8)
- Dalton Schultz (illness/shoulder) DNP Thursday
- C.J. Stroud (concussion) DNP, out
- Davis Mills expected to start
- Calvin Ridley (hamstring) LP
- Chig Okonkwo (foot) LP
