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Colts | Tyler Warren not practicing Friday, misses third straight day (2026-10-23 12:08:16) [jump to this story] Packers | Josh Jacobs 'on track to play Sunday' if he gets through Friday's practice (2026-10-23 11:52:54) [jump to this story] Rams | Puka Nacua's calf injury believed to be 'minor' (2026-10-23 08:23:45) [jump to this story] |
Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka in concussion protocol Wed Oct 21, 03:23 PM
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka is in the concussion protocol, the team said on Wednesday.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield a full participant in Wednesday practice Wed Oct 21, 03:22 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, who has a dislocated thumb, was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday. He threw with a glove on his right hand during the session. Head coach Todd Bowles is expected to decide Friday whether Mayfield starts Sunday against the Panthers.
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Patriots | A.J. Brown off injury report for Thursday night at Chicago Wed Oct 21, 03:14 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown's ankle is off the final injury report, and he will be available for Thursday night's game against the Bears. Brown was limited in practice on Monday. New England is without wide receivers Doubs and Hollins, both on injured reserve, leaving Brown, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III as the available wideouts.
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Giants | Harbaugh confirms J.J. McCarthy will replace Jameis Winston, start at Houston Wed Oct 21, 03:11 PM
Giants head coach John Harbaugh confirmed on Wednesday that QB J.J. McCarthy will replace QB Jameis Winston and start Sunday's game at Houston, as ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported. McCarthy replaced an 'ineffective' Winston in Sunday's loss to the Saints, after which Harbaugh was not ready to name a Week 7 starter.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy looked good as he got the Giants back in the game late against the Saints in Week 6. Now, as the starter for the Giants, Fantasy GMs should be looking at McCarthy as a streaming option. He provided a spark a week ago, and now McCarthy gets a chance to redeem himself as a starter again. |
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Bears | Kyle Monangai ruled out for Thursday vs. Patriots Wed Oct 21, 03:06 PM
Bears RB Kyle Monangai (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's Week 7 game against the Patriots. Monangai did not practice on Monday or Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: This will be the third game in a row that Monangai is going to miss. A turf-toe injury can be complicated to recover from, so the team is taking a safe approach. Since they didn't put him on Injured Reserve, it's logical to believe Monangai could return to the football field in Week 8. D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson carry the load for the Bears on the ground in Week 7. |
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Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love's ankle doesn't 'seem to bother' him at youth event Wed Oct 21, 03:00 PM
Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love moved without apparent trouble at the team's Jr. Cardinals Flag Football kickoff event on Wednesday. "A few stutter steps, light cuts and horizontal movement don't seem to bother Love's ankle," based on video of Love with the kids at the event. Love missed last week's game against the Rams with the ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: After missing last week's game, it would've been nice to see Love out there on the first day of preparation for Week 7 against the Broncos. Instead, the talented rookie seems to be on the wrong side of questionable. Let's all circle back to see if he can at least be limited on Friday. Tyler Allgeier would get more work against the Broncos if Love can't play. |
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Panthers | Canales says 'fair to expect' Jaelan Phillips out Sunday Wed Oct 21, 02:58 PM
Panthers DE Jaelan Phillips (hamstring) is not expected to play Sunday against the Buccaneers, head coach Dave Canales said on Wednesday. Canales said it's fair to expect Phillips out of the mix for Sunday, with the Panthers facing a quick turnaround for a Thursday Night Football game the following week. Phillips was downgraded to out with the hamstring injury during the game against the Lions earlier this month.
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Lions | Sam LaPorta 'disappointing' no extension, says he'll 'get paid somewhere else' Wed Oct 21, 02:54 PM
Lions TE Sam LaPorta voiced frustration about not getting a contract extension in an appearance on Pardon My Take. "It's disappointing that you go out there every week and bear the risk of getting hurt. Like last year, I broke my f--ing back for the team. And then I'm going out there this year and I'm balling, and maybe they're just not showing the love," LaPorta said. He added that "in three months, if I don't get to wear the Honolulu blue and play for the Lions anymore, it's going to be all good. I'll go get paid somewhere else."
| Footballguys view: The Lions and LaPorta broke off contract talks earlier this month, and the standout tight end is frustrated. If they're not completely broken off, there is a clear stalemate. A second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, LaPorta is looking to become one of the highest-paid tight ends in the league. |
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Panthers | Bryce Young a full participant on Wednesday Wed Oct 21, 02:50 PM
Panthers QB Bryce Young (knee) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's injury report, which came from a walkthrough. The Panthers had several veterans take rest days during the session, and those players were not counted on the injury report.
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Browns | Browns not looking to trade Jerry Jeudy despite 'trade buzz' Wed Oct 21, 02:47 PM
The Browns are not looking to trade WR Jerry Jeudy despite "trade buzz" surrounding him, as the 4-2 team tries to build on its early-season momentum. Asked on Wednesday about the trade rumors, Jeudy said, "You see it, but you can't do nothing about it. You just keep continuing doing what you do every day." Asked whether he has spoken to general manager Andrew Berry or the front office about a potential trade, Jeudy said, "I'm gonna keep that...you know we just keeping it day-by-day, man. We're doing it day-by-day."
| Footballguys view: They say Jeudy is not on the trade block, but for the right price they would move on from the former first-round pick (of the Broncos). Jeudy could help a team in contention as a veteran receiver, and he does not seem to be in the long-term plans for the Browns. Even at 4-2, the team needs to consider getting what they can for Jeudy. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson at 'final stage' of concussion protocol, will practice Wed Oct 21, 02:31 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson will practice on Wednesday and is at the final stage of the concussion protocol, head coach Kevin O'Connell said. There is optimism that Hockenson will play in Sunday's game against the Colts. Hockenson suffered the concussion in the team's Week 5 win over the Saints and did not return.
| Footballguys view: Hockenson had the bye week to rest in Week 6, and we'll see how his body responds to practice in preparation for Week 7. At this time, Hockenson has to be considered a TE2 with upside. Fantasy GMs need to circle back to see if he's cleared league protocol. |
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Vikings | Jordan Addison will practice Wednesday, 'optimism' he plays Sunday Wed Oct 21, 02:31 PM
Vikings WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) will practice on Wednesday, head coach Kevin O'Connell said. There is optimism that Addison will play in Sunday's Week 7 game against the Colts. Addison was inactive for the team's Week 5 game at New Orleans with the hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings were on bye last week, but clearly Addison is ready to return with a full practice on Wednesday. Fantasy GMs can consider Addison a flex play with upside against the Colts in Week 7. |
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Colts | Tyler Warren not practicing Wednesday Wed Oct 21, 02:11 PM
Colts TE Tyler Warren did not practice on Wednesday because of a groin injury. TE Drew Ogletree was also not practicing.
| Footballguys view: Warren injured himself last Friday, and he missed the Week 6 contest against the Titans. Missing practice on Wednesday is not a great start to the week, and it might indicate that Warren needs more time to heal. Look for Keenan Allen to get more targets if Warren has to miss another game. |
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Texans | Woody Marks RB1 vs. Giants as Montgomery remains sidelined Wed Oct 21, 01:54 PM
Texans RB Woody Marks will be the team's RB1 against the Giants in Week 7 as RB David Montgomery remains sidelined with a groin injury. RB Dare Ogunbowale and practice squad RB Deuce Vaughn are the backups, with RB Jawhar Jordan on the practice squad injured list.
| Footballguys view: Marks ran 15 times for 56 yards in their Week 6 win over the Jaguars, plus he had two catches for 25 yards on three targets. He's a mid-range RB2 for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats with that role. |
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Buccaneers | Bowles to decide Friday whether Baker Mayfield starts vs. Panthers Wed Oct 21, 01:54 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, who has missed the last three games with a dislocated right thumb, split practice reps with rookie QB Jalon Daniels on Wednesday while wearing a glove on his right hand. "I think he's coming along fine," head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday, adding that Mayfield said throwing with the glove "felt good."
| Footballguys view: Bowles said the decision on whether Mayfield starts Sunday against the Panthers will likely come Friday: "See what he looks like Friday and I'll find out then." Bowles noted that with a thumb injury, "you can see flat out and you can kind of know if you want to play him or not." Stay tuned. |
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Dolphins | Caleb Douglas going through limited drills Wednesday Wed Oct 21, 01:51 PM
Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas (ankle) was going through limited drills at practice on Wednesday. Douglas was limited on Monday and hoped to ramp up as the week progressed. He was ruled out for the October 11 game against the Bengals with the ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: A limited participation to start the week is a good sign. We'll see if Douglas can do more as the week of practice rolls on. This week against the Jets, Douglas should be considered a WR4/deep flex if he plays in Week 7. |
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Giants | Darnell Mooney practicing Wednesday Wed Oct 21, 01:50 PM
Giants WR Darnell Mooney (neck) was practicing on Wednesday. Mooney was questionable to return from the neck injury during Sunday's game, and he was limited in practice with the neck issue last week.
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Panthers | Darren Waller on the side with trainers Wednesday Wed Oct 21, 01:31 PM
Panthers TE Darren Waller was among the players on the side with trainers as individual drills began at Wednesday's practice. No reason was given. Players were in helmets only on Wednesday, so it could be a light practice.
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Panthers | Chuba Hubbard on the side with trainers as Wednesday practice begins Wed Oct 21, 01:31 PM
Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard was among the players on the side with trainers as individual drills began at Wednesday's practice. No reason was given. Players were in helmets only on Wednesday, so it could be a light practice. Hubbard ran for 120 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Eagles.
| Footballguys view: Hubbard picked up some tough yards against the Eagles, so he could be getting some veteran rest here. He should be fine for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, and we like Hubbard as a low-end RB1. |
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Ravens | Rashod Bateman still in red noncontact jersey Wed Oct 21, 01:08 PM
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman continued to wear a red noncontact jersey on Wednesday. Bateman is dealing with a shoulder injury and also wore the noncontact jersey last week. He did not finish Sunday's loss in Cleveland.
| Footballguys view: Ravens HC Jesse Minter said Monday he had 'a little bit of optimism' that Bateman would be okay. Bateman can make plays, but he's inconsistent, and we could see Tyler Huntley get another start at quarterback. That makes Bateman more of a 'what the heck' flex if he does play in Week 7. |
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Rams | Rams exploring wide receiver trade market ahead of deadline Wed Oct 21, 01:05 PM
The Rams are exploring the wide receiver trade market as they evaluate their options ahead of the NFL trade deadline, ESPN's Dan Graziano reported. Los Angeles is without WR Davante Adams, who is on injured reserve after rupturing his hamstring and is expected to miss 6-10 weeks. WR Puka Nacua leads the Rams' receiver group.
| Footballguys view: Rams HC Sean McVay has denied that the team is looking elsewhere for help at the wide receiver position. He's doing this to prevent teams from driving up prices for available receivers. The Rams need help, and we imagine GM Les Snead will be active in pursuing wide receivers in the next week or so. |
Ravens | Lamar Jackson absent at start of Wednesday's practice Wed Oct 21, 12:59 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) was not seen at the start of practice on Wednesday. Jackson missed the Week 6 game at Cleveland with the ankle injury and was described as 'day to day' on Monday, with a chance to 'potentially' practice Wednesday. The Ravens host the Bengals on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Ravens HC Jesse Minter did say Jackson got in a "bit of limited work" after the media portion of practice. It's Wednesday, but it seems like Tyler Huntley is trending to get another start in Week 7. |
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Chiefs | Rashee Rice won't practice Wednesday, 'getting better by the day' Wed Oct 21, 12:54 PM
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) will not practice on Wednesday, head coach Andy Reid said. Reid added that Rice is "getting better by the day." Rice was ruled out for Week 6 against the Chargers with the hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: The Chiefs travel to play the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football in Week 7. Rice wasn't able to play last week, and missing practice on Wednesday is not a good sign for his availability. If Rice has to miss another game, expect more looks for Xavier Worthy. At this time, we like Worthy as a WR3/flex option in Week 7. |
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Titans | Tyjae Spears won't practice Wednesday, Saleh says Wed Oct 21, 12:28 PM
Titans RB Tyjae Spears will not practice on Wednesday, head coach Robert Saleh said. Spears was dealing with a knee injury last week, when he was downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday and listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Colts. The Titans host the Browns on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Spears recorded one carry (one yard) and one reception (seven yards) in the Titans' Week 6 win over the Colts. He's just not getting used enough to have fantasy relevance at this time. If/when the Titans trade Tony Pollard, then Spears' role would grow into at least flex-worthy territory. |
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Jets | Adonai Mitchell to be limited in Wednesday's practice Wed Oct 21, 12:26 PM
Jets WR Adonai Mitchell (finger) will be limited in Wednesday's practice, head coach Aaron Glenn said. Mitchell had surgery on his injured finger last week and was called 'week to week' at the time.
| Footballguys view: Mitchell had what reports call a minor procedure, and he's close to returning after missing the last month of action. A limited practice on Wednesday does not automatically put him back on the field in Week 7. Let's circle back on Friday (at the latest) to check on Mitchell's status. |
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Jets | Aaron Glenn: Breece Hall 'always been our starter,' but Allen 'going to get touches too' Wed Oct 21, 12:18 PM
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said on Wednesday that RB Breece Hall will remain the starter when he returns from his quadriceps injury, but RB Braelon Allen will still have a role. "Breece is our starter, he's always been our starter, but Braelon is going to get touches too," Glenn said when asked about the backfield roles based on how Allen has been playing. Hall is not practicing on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Hall may not be able to return in Week 7. He's been injured for about a month, but the team did not place him on Injured Reserve. Allen has been productive as the starter and lead back for the Jets while Hall has been out. When Hall returns, Allen should be more involved than he was previously when Hall was healthy. |
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Jets | Breece Hall won't practice Wednesday Wed Oct 21, 12:12 PM
Jets RB Breece Hall will not practice on Wednesday. Hall has been dealing with a quad injury that kept him out of the Jets' Week 6 game against the Patriots. The Jets host the Dolphins on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Hall injured his quad in Week 3, and he hasn't played since then. He's getting closer to a return but could still miss Week 7. That makes Braelon Allen the Jets' lead back again, and we like him as an RB2/flex option for Fantasy GMs. |
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Browns | Todd Monken 'optimistic' Judkins, Sampson will play vs. Titans Wed Oct 21, 12:10 PM
Browns head coach Todd Monken said on Wednesday that he is optimistic both RB Quinshon Judkins and RB Dylan Sampson will play against the Titans on Sunday. Judkins was ruled out of last Sunday's game against the Ravens after a pregame workout. Sampson has been on injured reserve with a knee injury suffered in the season opener and returned to practice last week.
| Footballguys view: Judkins should be the lead ball-carrier for the Browns now that he's likely to be back in action. We've got Judkins in the RB3/flex range for Fantasy GMs this week. Sampson is a dynamic player in space, and the Browns could use him as their primary receiving back. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield throws with glove on right hand at Wednesday practice Wed Oct 21, 12:09 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield threw with a glove on his right hand in practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: We've got some progress to report on here. Mayfield has been dealing with a dislocated thumb for a few weeks, and he did not play in Sunday's loss to the Steelers. Tampa Bay plays at Carolina on Sunday, and Mayfield could be out there. Jalon Daniels will start if Mayfield isn't quite yet ready to play. |
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Browns | Carson Schwesinger will not practice Wednesday Wed Oct 21, 12:04 PM
Browns LB Carson Schwesinger will not practice on Wednesday because of an ankle injury. Schwesinger was questionable with an ankle injury last week before playing against the Ravens on Sunday.
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Giants | Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy Sunday vs. Texans Wed Oct 21, 12:03 PM
The Giants plan to start QB J.J. McCarthy on Sunday against the Texans. McCarthy replaced an 'ineffective' QB Jameis Winston in the Week 6 loss to the Saints, after which head coach John Harbaugh was not ready to name his Week 7 starter.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy looked good as he got the Giants back in the game late against the Saints. Now, he's likely to start against the Texans in Week 7. That means Fantasy GMs should be looking at McCarthy as a streaming option. He provided a spark a week ago, and now McCarthy gets a chance to redeem himself as a starter again. |
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Eagles | RB Carson Steele placed on injured reserve Wed Oct 21, 12:00 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles placed RB Carson Steele on injured reserve on Wednesday.
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Saints | Jordyn Tyson will not practice this week, per GM Mickey Loomis Wed Oct 21, 09:23 AM
Saints WR Jordyn Tyson will not practice this week, general manager Mickey Loomis said on Wednesday. Tyson, a rookie first-round pick, is on injured reserve with a hamstring strain and has been designated to return.
| Footballguys view: He made the trip to Paris with the team for the Week 7 game against the Steelers. However, Tyson could still be a couple of weeks away from returning to the field. Bryce Lance will be the no.2 receiver behind Chris Olave in Week 7, and we've got him in the super crazy deep 'what the heck' flex range. Olave is a WR1 as per usual. |
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Packers | Josh Jacobs back on the field after stint on exempt list Wed Oct 21, 08:38 AM
Packers RB Josh Jacobs is back on the field Wednesday after a stint on the Commissioner Exempt List. Jacobs is expected to get a full week of work ahead of Sunday's Week 7 game at Detroit.
| Footballguys view: Packers HC Matt LaFleur said he is undecided on whether or not Jacobs will play in Week 7 against the Lions. With no idea of his usage upon his return, Fantasy GMs should look at him as a 'what the heck' flex in Week 7 (if he plays). |
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Bears | Kyle Monangai DNP again on Tuesday estimated report Tue Oct 20, 05:02 PM
Bears RB Kyle Monangai (toe) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report after the team held a walkthrough. It is his second straight DNP this week ahead of Thursday's game against the Patriots, after he also did not practice on Monday. Monangai was ruled out for the Week 6 win at Atlanta with the toe injury.
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Eagles | Eagles down to two RBs, 'could be a sign' Saquon Barkley returns for Week 7 Tue Oct 20, 04:44 PM
The Eagles have just two running backs on their 53-man roster, Saquon Barkley and Dameon Pierce, after waiving RB Jaydon Blue and waiving/injuring RB Carson Steele on Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
| Footballguys view: The team also signed RB Elijah Mitchell to its practice squad and released RB Ian Wheeler from it. The moves "could be a sign" that Eagles RB Barkley, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury, "will be back in the mix" for the Week 7 game against the Cowboys. We'll be watching for more. |
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Eagles | Eagles waive RBs Jaydon Blue and Carson Steele, sign Elijah Mitchell to practice squad Tue Oct 20, 04:40 PM
The Eagles waived RBs Jaydon Blue and Carson Steele on Tuesday, with Steele waived with an injury designation.
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Cowboys | Dee Winters out this week with strained Achilles Tue Oct 20, 03:49 PM
Cowboys LB Dee Winters will not play this week after straining his Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Packers. Dallas plays at the Eagles on Monday night.
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Patriots | A.J. Brown on the practice field Tuesday 'working on his craft' Tue Oct 20, 03:25 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown, who is dealing with an ankle sprain, was on the practice field Tuesday "working on his craft." Brown was limited in Monday's practice ahead of Thursday's game.
| Footballguys view: In his first game back from a high ankle sprain, Brown had a career-high three drops. He played 52 of a possible 68 snaps. As ESPN.com's Mike Reiss noted, Drake Maye targeted Brown a team-high 10 times, and the connection usually wasn't on target -- Brown totaled three receptions for 27 yards. Perhaps most disappointing was when Brown had a beautiful deep ball up the right sideline go through his hands, and later dropped a pass on fourth down. We expect a better version of Brown this week after he's had a chance to knock some rust off. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin suffers torn patellar tendon, done for the season Tue Oct 20, 03:03 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin has suffered a torn patellar tendon and is done for the season, the MRI revealed on Tuesday. McLaurin was injured in Monday's loss to the 49ers and did not return. Head coach Dan Quinn had called the knee injury "significant" after the game.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin, who had a 27-yard catch before the injury on Monday and 15 catches for 230 yards and a touchdown in five games this season, also missed seven games last season while dealing with a quad injury. The Commanders have McLaurin under contract for two more seasons, but his future with the team could be impacted by the level of offseason changes that go on in Washington. Meanwhile, Treylon Burks and Antonio Williams move up in a receiving corps that will be led by Stefon Diggs and tight end Chig Okonkwo. |
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DeMarvion Overshown "officially cleared", will return at weakside LB vs. Eagles Tue Oct 20, 02:06 PM
Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown said on Tuesday that he has been medically cleared and will play in Week 7 against the Eagles on Monday Night Football.
| Footballguys view: Overshown has missed the last five games with a hamstring injury suffered in the season opener against the Giants, and his return comes after LB Dee Winters suffered an Achilles strain in Week 6. Overshown is expected to be on a pitch count as he ramps back up and will play weakside linebacker, while rookie Jaishawn Barham stays at middle linebacker with green dot responsibilities. |
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Giants | Giants release RB Najee Harris Tue Oct 20, 10:59 AM
The Giants released RB Najee Harris on Tuesday. Harris had started Sunday's game after Cam Skattebo was "downgraded" following fumbles.
| Footballguys view: Despite running as the starter, Harris only carried the ball four times. He told reporters after the game that "it's hard to get in a rhythm with one or two plays," admitting that he has "never been through none of this before". Harbaugh, asked about Harris' comments, said that the rushing attack "hasn't earned" a "circumstance" like that of Baltimore Ravens' Derrick Henry or Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley. It appears Harbaugh and the Giants have added the last word. We'll be watching for more on the running back rotations heading into Sunday's game against the Texans. |
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Bears showing 'mindfulness to preserve' D'Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson takes second-half work Tue Oct 20, 09:46 AM
Bears RB D'Andre Swift had only four of his 16 carries (44 yards, two touchdowns) after halftime in Sunday's win over the Falcons, as the team managed his workload and rode RB Roschon Johnson as what it felt was the hot hand late in the game. Swift's second-half usage has been a topic since Week 4. "I think there's a mindfulness to preserve him a little bit. It's a long season," offensive coordinator Press Taylor said.
| Footballguys view: Taylor added that Johnson "was really contributing pretty well for us in a number of aspects" and "showed up in the pass game quite a bit" despite a fourth-quarter fumble. "Swifty was ready to go if we needed it," Taylor said. The good news? Even with a quiet fourth quarter, Swift finished the week as RB5 with 23 points. He's also RB10 for the season. So even if a timeshare isn't ideal, it's not crushing Swift's value. |
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Shanahan calls Mike Evans' injury 'Achilles tendonitis,' hopes he plays in Week 7 Tue Oct 20, 01:02 AM
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said after Monday night's game that WR Mike Evans has Achilles tendonitis, which he called "something that he's had before" and that "bothered him throughout the week." Shanahan said he does not think it is "a long-term thing," noting it "almost cost him this game and ended up costing him two quarters." "Hopefully he'll be able to play next week. But if not, we'll have to have the rest of the group step up and hopefully get him healed up by after the bye week," Shanahan said. San Francisco plays at the Falcons in Week 7.
| Footballguys view: NBC Sports Bay Area beat writer Jennifer Lee Chan reported that sources told her that Evans' Achilles is indeed intact, but he "will miss a little time." The source also independently offered the same assessment that Shanahan did: Evans could potentially return after the bye week "if all things stay according to plan." We'll be watching for more. |
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Commanders | Dan Quinn says Terry McLaurin's knee injury is 'significant' Tue Oct 20, 12:15 AM
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said the knee injury to WR Terry McLaurin is significant. McLaurin will undergo more tests on Tuesday to determine the severity of the injury.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin was carted off and did not return in Monday's loss to the 49ers. While it's unclear how long McLaurin may be sidelined, the injury is a tough sign for a Commanders group that is struggling this season. McLaurin, 31, has been a staple for Washington since being drafted in the third round in 2019. He missed one game (Week 4) due to a hamstring injury but still leads the Commanders with 230 receiving yards this season, including a 27-yard catch early in Monday's contest. We'll follow up when the results of his imaging are available. |
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Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson a full participant to open short week Tue Oct 20, 12:10 AM
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated injury report after the team held only a walkthrough to open the short week before Thursday's game against the Bears.
| Footballguys view: Henderson had 40 yards from scrimmage in Sunday's 26-19 win over the Jets despite being questionable with a high ankle sprain. He had been limited throughout last week but did not miss a practice. |
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Seahawks | Zach Charbonnet heading to practice as PUP deadline nears Tue Oct 20, 12:10 AM
Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet, who is on the PUP list while recovering from ACL surgery on his knee, must be activated by Thursday. Head coach Mike Macdonald said on Monday there is "a chance" Charbonnet returns this week.
| Footballguys view: Charbonnet remains on the reserve/physically unable to perform list after tearing the ACL in his left knee on his fifth carry in the divisional round of the 2025 playoffs. He underwent surgery on Feb. 20. The Seahawks opened his 21-day return-to-practice window on Oct. 1, so he must return to the active roster this week to avoid finishing the season on PUP. Charbonnet ran for 730 yards and 12 touchdowns on 184 carries in the 2025 regular season, while sharing carries with Ken Walker III. We'll be watching this closely. |
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49ers | Shanahan doesn't think Deebo Samuel will be back for Week 7 Mon Oct 19, 11:52 PM
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday he doesn't think WR Deebo Samuel Sr. (hamstring) will be back next week, when San Francisco plays at the Falcons in Week 7. The 49ers have a bye after that game.
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49ers | Mike Evans' Achilles intact, but he 'will miss a little time' Mon Oct 19, 11:31 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans' Achilles is intact, but he "will miss a little time." Evans could potentially return after the bye week "if all things stay according to plan." Evans suffered the Achilles injury in Monday's game against the Commanders and was ruled out from returning.
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Commanders | Diggs catches 6 passes for 44 yards, a touchdown in loss to 49ers Mon Oct 19, 11:25 PM
Washington Commanders WR Stefon Diggs caught 6 passes for 44 yards and a touchdown on 7 targets in Monday's 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He was projected for 5.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 13.4.
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