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Ravens | Ja'Kobi Lane 'good to go' after full practice week, set for IR activation Sat Oct 17, 11:29 AM
Ravens WR Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) is "good to go" after a full practice slate this week, a source said on Saturday. That should lead to his activation off injured reserve for Sunday's game at the Browns. Lane, a rookie, has been working back from wrist surgery.
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Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. "appears procurable to the rest of the NFL" as WR Parker Washington ascends in the Jacksonville offense. The Jaguars "have been firm in their stance" on Thomas, though it is an open question whether that changes over the next few weeks ahead of the trade deadline.
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The Patriots will activate WR A.J. Brown (ankle) from injured reserve, and he is expected to return on Sunday against the Jets. Brown was listed as questionable for the game after practicing on Friday.
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49ers WR Mike Evans did not practice on Friday, his second straight missed session. Evans, who is dealing with a ribs injury, is still expected to suit up on game day even without practicing, and that is likely to be his pattern this season. The 49ers host the Commanders on Monday night.
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Steelers WR Ben Skowronek (calf) is listed as out on the Week 6 injury report. Ben Skowronek did not participate in Friday's practice.
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Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. (hamstring) is listed as out on the Week 6 injury report. Dont'e Thornton Jr. was a full participant in Friday's practice.
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Chargers WR Brenen Thompson (quadriceps) is listed as questionable on the Week 6 injury report. Brenen Thompson was limited in Friday's practice.
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Bills WR Joshua Palmer (shoulder) is listed as questionable on the Week 6 injury report. Joshua Palmer was limited in Friday's practice.
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Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice on Friday. Diggs did not practice on Thursday, when head coach Dan Quinn said he was 'hopeful' Diggs would return this week. Washington had seven players who did not practice on Friday.
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Bills WR DJ Moore (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Raiders in Las Vegas. Moore wore a non-contact jersey at practice on Friday.
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Bills WR DJ Moore (shoulder) practiced in a non-contact jersey on Friday at UC Irvine. It is "the exact cadence of practices as last week for Moore, and he wound up sitting." Moore was ruled out for Monday night's game against the Rams. Every member of the Bills' roster, both 53-man and practice squad, was on the field in some capacity on Friday.
| Footballguys view: The Bills have a bye next week, and all signs point to Moore getting another week of rest after breaking his five-year Ironman streak last week. He'll be in the conversation as a high-end WR2 when he returns, and Dalton Kincaid, Khalil Shakir, and Keon Coleman are all boom-or-bust starts while he's out. If he somehow plays this week, the risk of reinjury will be high, putting him in WR3 territory. |
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Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (thigh) was a full participant in practice again on Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday night's game at the Packers. Lamb has been dealing with a quad bruise.
| Footballguys view: Lamb left Week 5's game early with a thigh bruise after struggling to get on the same page with Dak Prescott. Don't think of that game as anything more than a blip on an otherwise fantastic career. Get Lamb in your lineup as an elite WR1 this week against the Packers. |
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Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Panthers, per the team's Friday injury report. Smith had been upgraded to limited practice on Thursday and practiced again on Friday.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see Smith back out there after missing a couple of games. But he'll return to a Tanner McKee-led offense without Lane Johnson or Cam Jurgens. With a healthy Jalen Hurts and a full set of weapons, Smith would have been a back-end WR1, but this week's outlook puts him closer to WR3 territory. |
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Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) is playing in Sunday's game against the Panthers. Wicks was limited in practice on Wednesday and missed practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: With Tanner McKee getting the start, Wicks is a shaky Week 6 starter. DeVonta Smith is also likely to return, capping any appeal Wicks might have had. If Smith can't go, Wicks has some value as a desperation flex, but that would require an unlikely setback for Smith. The Eagles could struggle in this game with a revamped offensive line, a backup quarterback, and no Saquon Barkley. |
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49ers WR Mike Evans (ribs, Achilles) was doing some work on the side during the early open portion of practice on Friday. Evans did not practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Evans has played through this rib injury for the last two weeks, but the Achilles injury is new. Evans is a tough player and regularly suits up through injury. With the 49ers playing Monday night, though, fantasy managers will want some certainty. Brandin Cooks and Antonio Williams would be the most likely to be available on the waiver wire if you're looking for a same-game pivot. But if we don't get clarity before Sunday's kickoff, managers may be better off starting their best option. |
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Packers WR Skyy Moore (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys. Moore missed practice on both Wednesday and Thursday this week. The Packers are thin at wideout with Moore out and Jayden Reed's season over due to a neck injury.
| Footballguys view: Skyy Moore had a chance at a larger role after Jayden Reed got injured. But now Moore is managing his own injury while Savion Williams nears a return. Moore is droppable in almost all formats. |
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Packers WR Savion Williams (ankle) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys. Williams is on injured reserve and must be added to the active roster to play; he has practiced in a limited capacity since the Packers opened his 21-day practice window on Oct. 7. Green Bay is thin at wideout with Skyy Moore ruled out and Jayden Reed's season over due to a neck injury. "I think where he's grown the most is his route-running ability. He's worked really hard at it," head coach Matt LaFleur said of Williams on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Williams is a fun player who can do a lot after the catch and fill the role Reed's injury vacated. He's worth stashing in dynasty and deep leagues, but he doesn't belong in a fantasy lineup yet, even if he's activated for Week 6. |
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Ravens rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane is questionable for Sunday's game at the Browns after full participation in practice all week. Lane is likely to be activated off injured reserve on Saturday.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see Lane back at practice, but he'll need to prove he's ready for NFL play before we can trust him in lineups. He's a great stash, but take a wait-and-see approach with this rookie. |
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Ravens WR Zay Flowers is "good to go" for Sunday's game at the Browns despite limited practices this week, per the team's final injury report released Friday. Flowers had been added to the injury report on Thursday with a toe injury and was practicing Friday.
| Footballguys view: Injuries have been a theme of Flowers' 2026 season. He's played through most of them and should be able to do so again this weekend. His ceiling is slightly capped with Tyler Huntley starting instead of Lamar Jackson. Still, start Flowers as a WR1. |
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Colts WR Ashton Dulin (hamstring) is listed as out on the Week 6 injury report. Ashton Dulin did not participate in Friday's practice.
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Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (chest) is off the injury report and set to play in Sunday's Week 6 game at the Chiefs. Johnston was ruled out of the Week 5 game against the Broncos with the chest injury.
| Footballguys view: Johnston has put together a disappointing Year 4 so far, averaging just 27 scoreless yards per game before picking up this chest injury. He'll be back out there on Sunday and only needs one big play to make his day. But he's in break-glass-in-case-of-emergency territory until the Chargers can look like a legitimate NFL team. |
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Steelers WR DK Metcalf is listed as questionable with an illness for Sunday's Week 6 game at the Buccaneers.
| Footballguys view: Metcalf has about 48 hours to rest up and pump some fluids before Sunday's kickoff. The Steelers kick off early, so if Metcalf can't go, fantasy managers will have plenty of pivot options. Rookie Germie Bernard had a solid Week 5 and could get even more work if Metcalf can't go. |
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Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Patriots. Cooper was limited on Thursday after being designated to return from injured reserve.
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Chargers WR Tre' Harris has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 6 game at the Chiefs, the team announced on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Harris missed all week of practice with a hamstring injury. There was hope he could step up with Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston out, but an injury quickly derailed that plan. McConkey and Johnston are both back now, and Harris will likely return to a full receiver room when he's healthy. |
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Chargers WR Ladd McConkey has no injury designation for Sunday's Week 6 game at the Chiefs. McConkey was limited in Wednesday's practice with a foot injury, after being active but not expected to play meaningful snaps in Sunday's loss to the Broncos.
| Footballguys view: McConkey was active last week but didn't log any snaps. Fantasy managers felt that sting last week and may worry about another similar situation this week. But a full practice on Friday suggests he'll be active and should play. We only saw a flash of healthy McConkey this year before a rib injury in Week 1. This foot injury followed the rib injury, and he's been a fantasy liability since. This is the first week you can confidently put McConkey back in your lineup at WR3. We understand, though, if you'd like to take a week to see it before moving him up from the bench. |
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Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) was participating during the open portion of practice on Friday. The extent of his overall participation will be clear when the injury report is released later Friday. Diggs did not practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see Diggs back out there after a DNP to start the week. He'll have another practice Saturday before Monday Night Football. We should have more information on his availability after that practice, but Diggs is trending in the right direction. |
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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (right hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, head coach Andy Reid said on Friday. Rice had missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Reid also ruled out Josh Simmons (bulging disc in lower back) for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: There was hope Rice could return after the bye, but he didn't log a single practice this week before being ruled out. The Chiefs will hope to welcome him back next week against the Seahawks, but he'll need to return to practice before we can speculate. In Rice's absence, Jalen Royals should be more involved than normal. But expect the Chiefs' offense to concentrate further on Ken Walker III, Travis Kelce, and Xavier Worthy. |
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Saints WR Chris Olave (illness) is questionable to play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Giants. Olave was among three Saints players who were sick on Wednesday and was not seen at practice again on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: A sickness was reported to be spreading through the Saints' locker room before last week's kickoff, and Olave seems to have caught it. After missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday, he returned Friday, albeit in a limited capacity. He's trending toward playing, but check back Sunday morning to confirm. |
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Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, head coach Mike Vrabel said on Friday. Brown was on the field as Friday's practice got underway.
| Footballguys view: Brown was initially expected to miss about six weeks, but he seems on track to return immediately following his four-week IR stint. The Patriots, missing Mack Hollins, are desperate for receiver help. Brown may not be 100 percent in this matchup, but fantasy managers who have been waiting to put him in their lineups can use him as a WR2 this week against the Jets. |
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Colts head coach Shane Steichen addressed the release of WR Darius Slayton on Friday. "He had some good weeks in practice. Ultimately, it just didn't work out. And I think those (situations) happen," Steichen said. "I got a lot of respect for him, what he's done in this league. And I wish him the best going forward."
| Footballguys view: If Slayton can't crack the Colts' barren roster, it could be the end of his road. The Colts have one of the league's worst receiver rooms and will likely seek extra firepower as the trade deadline nears. |
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Browns rookie WR KC Concepcion Jr. has cleared the concussion protocol and will play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Ravens. Concepcion carries no game status for the matchup.
| Footballguys view: Concussion protocol typically gives a red or green light on a player's availability. With Concepcion cleared, he'll be out there Sunday with no limitations. He's taken a back seat to fellow rookie Denzel Boston, but still has usage as a WR3, especially in PPR leagues. |
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Raiders WR Jalen Nailor, who has been in the concussion protocol, was out of the red jersey at practice on Friday. Las Vegas' receiving corps "could be adding reinforcements," with WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. also practicing again. Thornton has since been ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: A DNP-to-LP-to-FP progression is what we like to see for a guy working through concussion protocol. Nailor seems on track to play this week. That said, he has just 52 receiving yards through four games. He's taken a clear back seat to Tre Tucker. The Bills are a good matchup, and desperate managers might be eyeballing Nailor. He could score a touchdown, but you probably have better options for your fantasy lineup. |
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Falcons WR Drake London was limited in practice on Friday with a hip injury. LB Divine Deablo (hamstring), OT Jake Matthews (groin) and DE Za'Darius Smith (neck) were also limited.
| Footballguys view: London wasn't on Wednesday's or Thursday's injury reports, so Friday's addition isn't worth ignoring. London has been on fire since Michael Penix Jr. returned, and a matchup against a pedestrian Bears secondary should set him up for a big game. We'll keep an eye out for more information. A limited practice is better than a DNP, but we'll keep our ear to the ground before we can accurately assess what's happening here. |
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Panthers WR Jalen Coker (quad) carries no game designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles and is good to go. Coker was a full participant in practice all week.
| Footballguys view: Coker rested during last week's bye, logged a full week of practice, and will be ready to go Sunday against the Eagles. He's in the WR2 discussion this week. |
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Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) was going through stretching at the start of practice on Friday. Diggs did not practice on Thursday, though head coach Dan Quinn said he was "hopeful" for a return this week. Diggs missed the Week 5 game against the Giants with the hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: After missing a week due to a hamstring injury, Diggs hopes to return for Monday Night Football. We'll hope for more information after Saturday's practice. For fantasy managers relying on Diggs, Antonio Williams and Brandin Cooks are readily available options who could serve as last-minute pivots if Diggs gets scratched. |
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Commanders WR Terry McLaurin had a veteran rest day on Friday. DE K'Lavon Chaisson also got a rest day. McLaurin was active for Sunday's game against the Giants after being called "likely not a full go" beforehand.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin is expected to play against the 49ers on Monday night. With Jayden Daniels starting, McLaurin's ceiling elevates a bit. He can be relied on as a WR2 with WR1 upside. |
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Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was practicing on Friday. Smith was upgraded to limited on Thursday, and there was optimism he would play Sunday against the Panthers.
| Footballguys view: Smith has missed the last two weeks due to his preseason hamstring injury worsening. Initial reports were that he was week-to-week, so returning this week wouldn't be out of the question. Last week, Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, and Darius Cooper led the receiving corps. Cooper will likely be phased out with Smith back, but his playmaking is hard to put back on the shelf. With Tanner McKee set to make his third NFL start, Smith is a WR3 this week if active. If he can't go, Lemon, Wicks, and Cooper are all risky flex plays. |
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Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (shoulder) continued to wear a red non-contact jersey at practice on Friday. Bateman was limited on Wednesday, when head coach Jesse Minter said "he should be fine," before being downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday. The Ravens play at the Browns on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Bateman appears on track to play this week. But with Lamar Jackson out and a quiet week of practice, Bateman is firmly in desperation territory, especially in what projects to be a low-scoring game against the Browns. He can always make his fantasy day in one play. But with the injury and Tyler Huntley starting, Bateman should remain on fantasy managers' benches. He'll have better opportunities in the future, when he is healthy and Jackson is back. |
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Patriots WR A.J. Brown was spotted loosening up along the sideline as the team's indoor practice got underway on Friday. Brown, on injured reserve with an ankle sprain, returned to practice on Wednesday, opening his 21-day window to be activated. He was reported earlier Friday to be trending toward playing Sunday against the Jets.
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Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Friday and will play Sunday against the Patriots, head coach Aaron Glenn said. Cooper has been designated to return from injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: Cooper managed to play only five snaps in Week 1 before injuring his ankle, but he flashed with a 30-yard catch before leaving the game. With Adonai Mitchell out, Cooper, the Jets' first-round pick, will have a chance to play opposite Garrett Wilson as the team's secondary receiver. He's a risky play given his lack of action so far, but he can provide upside as a flex play for desperate fantasy managers. |
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Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) is trending toward playing Sunday against the Jets. Brown, who is on injured reserve, returned to practice on Wednesday to open his 21-day return window.
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Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 12 passes for 134 yards on 16 targets in Thursday's 17-14 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 17.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.4.
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Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle returned to Thursday's game against the Seahawks, back in the huddle after a shoulder injury. Waddle had been listed as questionable to return earlier in the second half.
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Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Seahawks with a shoulder injury. Waddle headed to the locker room early before halftime and was later back on the Broncos bench with his helmet on.
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Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle returned to the team's bench with his helmet on during Thursday's game against the Seahawks. Waddle had headed to the locker room early before halftime and was not seen on the sideline as the second half began.
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Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle had not been seen on the Denver sideline as the second half got under way in Thursday's game against the Seahawks. Waddle headed to the locker room early before halftime.
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Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle went back to the locker room early before halftime of Thursday's game against the Seahawks. No injury was specified.
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49ers WR Christian Kirk (calf), who is on injured reserve, was on the field during the open portion of practice on Thursday. He will be listed as limited on Thursday's injury report.
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Texans WR Tank Dell will not travel to London for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Dell, who is on injured reserve and designated to return as he works back from knee surgery, went through wideout drills at practice on Wednesday.
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Bills WR DJ Moore was not on the field during the media-open start to practice on Thursday. Moore, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, was an estimated non-participant at Wednesday's walk-through after being ruled out for Monday night's game against the Rams.
| Footballguys view: Moore seems to be on track to miss Week 6 against the Raiders. That means the Bills will turn to guys like Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Skyler Bell. Shakir led the Bills with 80 yards receiving on Monday night against the Rams. |
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