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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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Raiders | Raiders elevate RB Roman Hemby with Ashton Jeanty questionable Sat Oct 10, 04:07 PM
The Raiders elevated rookie RB Roman Hemby from the practice squad on Saturday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. The move comes with Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty questionable for Sunday's game at New England because of foot and ankle injuries.
| Footballguys view: Jeanty's Fantasy GMs need to keep an eye out here. Jeanty was limited in Thursday's practice and missed Friday's practice. Mike Washington is in line for a large workload if Jeanty is declared out. Fantasy GMs should have already been stashing him, and if he's out there on your waiver wire, then feel free to pick him up. |
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Packers | Chris Brooks placed on injured reserve Sat Oct 10, 04:01 PM
The Packers placed RB Chris Brooks (ankle) on injured reserve on Saturday. Brooks had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears after missing practice all week, and the Packers signed RB Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Brooks is out of action, meaning the Packers will piece together an RBBC with Marshawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson, and Strong. We should see Strong as the primary pass-catching back from that group. Lloyd projects as an RB3/flex, Johnson as an RB4/deep flex, and Strong as a 'what the heck' flex in PPR formats. |
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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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Steelers | Lew Nichols elevated, suggesting Rico Dowdle out again vs. Colts? Sat Oct 10, 03:49 PM
The Steelers elevated RB Lew Nichols from the practice squad on Saturday for Sunday's game against the Colts, a move that suggests RB Rico Dowdle (toe) will be without for another week. Dowdle was listed as questionable after a week of limited practices. Pittsburgh also elevated WR Brandon Smith and re-signed DB Donieko Slaughter to the active roster from the practice squad with WR Michael Pittman Jr. going to injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: It's an interesting note considering Dowdle was limited all week in practice. Jaylen Warren is in line for a sizeable workload against the Colts, making him an RB1 for Fantasy GMs. If Dowdle does play, it dings Warren slightly, and he then becomes a 'what the heck' flex candidate. |
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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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Bills | Skyler Bell to make NFL debut, take Palmer reps with 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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Chargers | Chargers likely to start four rookie offensive linemen in front of Herbert vs. Broncos Sat Oct 10, 01:31 PM
The Chargers are likely to start four rookie offensive linemen alongside RG Cole Strange in front of QB Justin Herbert on Sunday against the Broncos: LT Logan Taylor, LG Jake Slaughter, C Jacob Spomer and RT Travis Burke. LG Kayode Awosika (fibula), Trey Pipkins III (knee), RT Joe Alt (neck) and reserve guard Trevor Penning (concussion) are all out, and LT Rashawn Slater was placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery for a high-ankle sprain. Herbert has been sacked 12 times and pressured nearly 70 times in four games. "I think they're built for it [and] prepared for it," Herbert said of the young linemen.
| Footballguys view: Good luck with that. Herbert has been sacked more at this point in his career than Andrew Luck was with the Colts at the same point. Going with a David Carr approach at quarterback (let your passer get beat up all the time) is not a great plan for the Chargers. They need to do everything they can to protect Herbert against a ferocious Broncos defense that can get after the passer with Nik Bonitto. Expect plenty of quick game on Sunday to keep the Broncos at bay. |
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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 disinterested 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 | 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-plays-distracted former first-round pick. He's been pretty much bad 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 two-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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Ravens | Lamar Jackson 'week-to-week', will miss Sunday night at Atlanta Sat Oct 10, 09:22 AM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson will miss Sunday night's game against the Falcons in Atlanta with an ankle injury. Jackson is considered week-to-week with the injury.
| Footballguys view: Ian Rapoport, from the NFL Network, has reported that the Ravens "do not know" whether Jackson will play in Week 6 against the Browns. He's out for the game against the Falcons, so Tyler Huntley gets the start in Week 5. Fantasy GMs should still start WR Zay Flowers as a WR1, but know the Ravens offense (mainly the passing game) won't look quite the same without Jackson. |
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Rams | Colby Parkinson a full participant in Friday's practice Fri Oct 9, 06:41 PM
Rams TE Colby Parkinson practiced in full on Friday. Parkinson had been limited in Thursday's practice with a shoulder injury, and head coach Sean McVay said Thursday he expects him to be "ready to go" for Monday's game against the Bills.
| Footballguys view: Parkinson missed last week's game but would likely assume the primary tight end role if he's back this week. Terrance Ferguson is on IR, and Tyler Higbee filled in admirably as the top guy last week, but Parkinson brings a different level to the position, especially near the end zone. In what projects as a high-scoring matchup against the Bills, Parkinson is a viable touchdown-dependent streamer. |
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Packers | Chris Brooks out vs. Bears; Lloyd, Johnson, Strong expected to make up backfield Fri Oct 9, 06:34 PM
Packers RB Chris Brooks has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears on Green Bay's final injury report of the week. Brooks left the Week 4 game with an ankle injury and missed all three of the team's practices this week.
| Footballguys view: With Pierre Strong Jr. already moved up from the practice squad to the active roster, the Packers are expected to go with a three-man backfield of MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson, and Strong. Brooks has looked solid this year, especially as a receiver. He'll try to return next week, likely pushing Strong back to the practice squad. Lloyd and Johnson have some utility as RB3s in this matchup, but the poor run game and the Bears' defense make them both less-than-ideal options. |
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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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Chargers | TE Charlie Kolar questionable for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Chargers TE Charlie Kolar (forearm) is listed as questionable on the Week 5 injury report. Charlie Kolar was limited in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Kolar avoided an IR designation after injuring his forearm and is expected to return in the next week or two. The Chargers are hurting at receiver right now, with Quentin Johnston and Brenen Thompson out and Ladd McConkey pessimistically questionable. Kolar could play an in-line role, allowing the Chargers to lean on Oronde Gadsden II as a pure receiver. While Kolar isn't personally in the fantasy discussion, his return could open some things up for a flailing Chargers offense. |
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Dolphins | TE Justin Joly ruled out for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Dolphins TE Justin Joly (concussion) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Justin Joly did not participate in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Joly isn't relevant in fantasy at the moment, logging just five special-teams snaps so far in the one game he's played. |
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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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Commanders | QB Marcus Mariota ruled out for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (knee) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Marcus Mariota did not participate in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: This would be a much larger story if Jayden Daniels were inactive. But with Daniels back, Athan Kaliakmanis will be the team's QB2 after playing most of last week's game. Mariota didn't practice all week, but he'll try to return next week. |
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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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49ers | Kaelon Black full participant, no designation for Sunday Fri Oct 9, 05:16 PM
49ers RB Kaelon Black (illness) was a full participant in practice on Friday and has no injury designation for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Seahawks. Black had been limited by the illness in practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: A limited practice on Wednesday, followed by back-to-back full participations, is a non-story that requires minimal coverage. Black is an RB4 worth stashing in case Christian McCaffrey misses time. But excitement about any stand-alone value after his 14-carry Week 1 performance has waned. |
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Dolphins | RB Kaytron Allen was claimed off waivers from Washington Fri Oct 9, 04:47 PM
Dolphins RB Kaytron Allen was claimed off waivers from Washington.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders decided to move on from Allen after just 12 touches. He'll have an opportunity to climb the depth chart in Miami, with De'Von Achane out for the year. He's worth a stash in deep leagues. |
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Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love 'all clear to play Sunday' against Lions Fri Oct 9, 04:47 PM
Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love is "all clear to play Sunday" against the Lions. The rookie had been limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday while managing an ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: This Lions-Cardinals matchup has the highest over/under of Sunday's slate, and you can start lots of pieces in this matchup. While Love is managing this ankle recovery, he's probably capped from elite RB1 upside. But he's still a phenomenal talent getting a heavy dose of touches. Start him as an RB2, and expect his production to get better as he distances himself from the preseason injury. |
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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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Dolphins | Jaylen Wright questionable for Sunday vs. Bengals Fri Oct 9, 04:32 PM
Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Wright was added to the injury report as a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Wright opened the week off the injury report but was limited on Thursday with a foot injury. He was limited all of last week with that foot and a stinger, and it's unclear why he was added back to the report after a clean Wednesday. Ollie Gordon II looked good last week, and he's expected to lead the backfield for now. Wright could get more involved as he heals up. The Dolphins also claimed rookie Kaytron Allen, who could press for snaps in the coming weeks. Wright is a sit for now, but he's worth stashing as potential lightning to Gordon's thunder. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert officially back after missing two games Fri Oct 9, 04:32 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert was listed without a game status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London and is set to return after missing the Eagles' last two games.
| Footballguys view: Initial reports were that Goedert could be an IR candidate, but he'll return after just a two-game absence. The Eagles are hurting for weapons this week with DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley both out. Goedert can be started as a high-end streamer. |
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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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Seahawks | George Holani questionable for Week 5 with knee, ribs injuries Fri Oct 9, 04:28 PM
Seahawks RB George Holani (knee, ribs) is questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game against the 49ers. Holani was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday with a ribs injury.
| Footballguys view: Running back injuries are piling up for the Seahawks, who are still without Zach Charbonnet and also down Jadarian Price. If Holani can't go, Velus Jones Jr. and Robert Henry Jr. are next on the depth chart. Jones is a converted wide receiver, and Henry is a rookie who has yet to log an NFL snap. If Holani can't suit up, expect Emanuel Wilson to handle most, if not all, of the touches against the 49ers. |
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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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Giants | Isaiah Likely cleared to play Sunday Fri Oct 9, 04:12 PM
Giants TE Isaiah Likely (knee/groin) carries no injury designation and is officially cleared to play in Sunday's game at the Commanders. Likely was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday with the knee and groin injuries before a full session Friday.
| Footballguys view: Likely is essentially operating as the team's WR2 behind Malik Nabers, giving him plenty of value as a fantasy TE1. This week could be a bit more volatile, as Washington weather is projected to be sloppy. Likely is second in targets among all tight ends, trailing only Trey McBride. If you've got Likely, you're probably starting him. |
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Giants | Cam Skattebo cleared to play Sunday vs. Commanders Fri Oct 9, 04:12 PM
Giants RB Cam Skattebo (shoulder) carries no injury designation and is officially cleared to play in Sunday's game at the Commanders. Skattebo was limited in practice earlier in the week and wore a red no-contact jersey because of the shoulder injury before shedding it Thursday.
| Footballguys view: It's good that Skattebo cleared the injury report, but he hasn't looked like the player who took the league by storm last year. Especially as he manages this injury, expect Najee Harris to get extra work. This game against the Commanders has a wet, windy forecast, so the Giants could lean toward a run-heavy game plan. Skattebo is a solid RB2, while Harris is a fringe RB3. |
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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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Bears | Kyle Monangai out, 'week-to-week' but IR not an option Fri Oct 9, 04:05 PM
Bears RB Kyle Monangai has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers with a thumb and toe injury, and he is in a walking boot for the turf toe. Head coach Ben Johnson said Monangai is week-to-week and that injured reserve isn't an option right now.
| Footballguys view: Monangai is out for Week 5 and potentially more as he manages a turf toe injury. D'Andre Swift has no injury designation and should maintain the bulk of the backfield's touches, and he's a must-start RB1. Expect Roschon Johnson to mix in, making him a touchdown-dependent flex option. |
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Eagles | Jalen Hurts on report with calf injury, full participant with no designation Fri Oct 9, 04:01 PM
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts appears on the injury report with a calf injury but was a full participant and carries no designation into Sunday's Week 5 game at the Jaguars. A long list of other Eagles players has been ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: It seems like every impactful Eagles player is on the injury report this week. Why not Hurts, too? He carries no designation and is expected to play Sunday morning. However, Hurts is a very risky start this week. You can likely find a better option on your waiver wire in single-quarterback leagues and hope to plug Hurts back in as the team gets healthier. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley ruled out for Sunday's game in London Fri Oct 9, 03:57 PM
The Eagles officially ruled out RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London. Barkley did not practice Thursday and was not seen at Friday's practice. He is one of five players the Eagles ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: With Barkley out, Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce are set to lead the backfield. The Eagles are dealing with multiple issues right now, including an unexpected retirement and the trade of two starting offensive linemen. Shipley has big-play speed and pass-catching upside, making him the more fun of the two backs. But Pierce's skill set could lead to touchdowns if he gets early-down and goal-line work. Shipley is a borderline RB2, while Pierce is more of a touchdown-or-bust desperation play. |
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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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Steelers | Rico Dowdle questionable for Sunday vs. Colts after limited week Fri Oct 9, 03:04 PM
Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts. Dowdle was a limited participant in practice each day this week.
| Footballguys view: Jaylen Warren has been phenomenal over the last two weeks, racking up over 300 yards in Dowdle's absence. Dowdle was limited in practice all week. Warren has also had some extra time to rest up after last week's Thursday night game. Even if Dowdle is active, expect Warren to be the preferred back on Sunday. Warren is a top-ten running back if Dowdle is out. If Dowdle is active, Warren falls into the high-end RB2 tier while Dowdle is nothing more than a desperation flex. |
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