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Chargers | Ladd McConkey questionable for Sunday vs. Broncos Fri Oct 9, 04:33 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos. McConkey did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Fellow WRs Quentin Johnston (chest) and Brenen Thompson (quadricep) have been ruled out.
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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.
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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 this week with the knee and groin injuries.
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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.
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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 is cleared from the injury report 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 six 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 playing a full 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 Sunday Night Football of it will likely make fantasy managers a bit uneasy. Jacob Cowing, Rashid Shaheed, or Rashod Bateman are late players Evans' managers can stash as an emergency pivot, 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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Bears | Caleb Williams questionable after limited practice Friday Fri Oct 9, 03:01 PM
Bears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Packers. Williams, who has missed the past two games, returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday after not practicing Wednesday or Thursday.
| Footballguys view: This is almost assuredly gamesmanship, as Ben Johnson tried to get inside Matt LeFleur's head. Williams missed Wednesday and Thursday practices, and his Friday participation was limited. If he plays, you can start him as a QB1. But Tyson Bagent will almost certainly get the starting nod this week, while Williams seems on track to return in Week 6 against the Falcons. |
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Bears | D'Andre Swift has no injury designation for Sunday at Green Bay Fri Oct 9, 02:54 PM
Bears RB D'Andre Swift has no injury designation for Sunday's Week 5 game at Green Bay. Swift missed some practice time this week with hip and knee injuries, sitting out Wednesday before returning as a limited participant on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Swift was benched last week after dealing with a knee injury and coughing up an egregious fumble. With Kyle Monangai out for the matchup, though, Swift will lead the backfield. Ben Johnson has always preferred a two-man backfield, and Roschon Johnson should be involved as a change-of-pace player. Swift can be relied on as a back-end RB1, and Johnson as a risky RB3. |
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Bills | DJ Moore misses practice again Friday Fri Oct 9, 02:31 PM
Bills WR DJ Moore did not practice on Friday, the same as Thursday. Moore has a shoulder injury. The Bills visit the Rams on Monday night.
| Footballguys view: Moore will have another chance to practice on Saturday, but he likely won't play this week after aggravating his AC joint sprain. With Moore likely to be out, Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, and Dalton Kincaid should all see increased usage. In what could be a high-scoring game against the Rams, all three are in consideration as starters. |
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Eagles | Eagles release Andy Dalton; McKee, Payton the backups to Hurts 'moving forward' Fri Oct 9, 02:24 PM
The Eagles are releasing QB Andy Dalton. QB Tanner McKee and rookie QB Cole Payton will be the backups to Jalen Hurts moving forward. The move doesn't close the door on Dalton's tenure with the team: the Eagles have a lot of injuries and needed his roster spot, and he could still return, even via a practice-squad spot.
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty questionable, Mike Washington would start if he sits Fri Oct 9, 02:17 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty apparently injured his foot in practice on Thursday and did not practice on Friday ahead of Sunday's game at New England. Jeanty had been practicing fully with an ankle issue before he was added to the injury report on Thursday as limited with a foot injury. Coach Klint Kubiak said Jeanty is questionable to play Sunday. If Jeanty does not play, rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. will start for a Raiders team that ranks last in the NFL in rushing.
| Footballguys view: When Jeanty was downgraded to a limited participant on Thursday, everyone assumed he was still working through his preseason ankle injury. A new foot injury completely changes his outlook, and Mike Washington Jr. becomes a must-add player in all formats. Jeanty's efficiency has dipped significantly this year from last year's already-shaky numbers. He's a risky play if active, and fantasy managers should plan to play without him in Week 5. |
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Saints | Chris Olave 'fine' per Moore despite walking boot, carries no injury designation Fri Oct 9, 02:07 PM
Saints WR Chris Olave was in a walking boot on Thursday after going from a rest day on Wednesday to a limited practice on Thursday with a foot issue. Head coach Kellen Moore said Olave is fine, and the receiver has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
| Footballguys view: Teams have been pretty liberal with the use of walking boots lately, so don't panic. Olave heads into Week 5's matchup with no injury designation and has plenty of experience operating at a high level while managing injuries. He's a must-start player this week even against an aggressive Vikings defense. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson questionable for Week 5 at Saints Fri Oct 9, 02:04 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Saints. Jefferson was limited in Wednesday's practice and was spotted at practice on Friday. WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is also questionable.
| Footballguys view: It looks like Jefferson and Addison are both trending in the right direction after logging practices on Thursday and Friday. If both are active, Jefferson can be relied on as a WR1 and Addison as a WR4. If Jefferson cannot go, Addison will move up the rankings into WR2 consideration. Addison's status makes little difference in Jefferson's outlook. He's a must-start receiver regardless. |
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Vikings | Jordan Addison questionable for Week 5 at Saints Fri Oct 9, 02:04 PM
Vikings WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Saints. Addison did not practice on Wednesday and returned as a limited participant on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Addison's back-to-back practices are a promising sign for his Week 5 availability. However, Justin Jefferson's potential return and TJ Hockenson's emergence push him down the rankings quite a bit. Addison has appeal in best-ball formats as a guy who could make his week with one big play. But the target share he's been afforded without Jefferson probably won't stick once the Vikings WR1 returns. Addison is a WR4 this week against the Saints. |
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Saints | Alvin Kamara questionable for Week 5 vs. Vikings Fri Oct 9, 02:04 PM
Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings. Kamara did not practice on Wednesday and was limited on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Kamara was limited again on Friday and seems more likely to play than not after logging back-to-back days. If he's active, Travis Etienne Jr.'s absence pushes him into RB2 consideration. If he can't go, touches would likely be split between Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson, both of whom would project as risk RB3s. |
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty misses Friday practice, questionable vs. Patriots Fri Oct 9, 01:59 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty missed practice on Friday with an ankle injury and is questionable for Sunday's game at the Patriots. Jeanty was limited in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Thankfully, the Raiders play early Sunday, so if Jeanty is inactive, there won't be a shortage of pivot options. Jeanty has been managing a sprained ankle for nearly seven weeks after going down in a preseason practice. If he can't go, Mike Washington Jr. will shoot up the ranks into the RB2 tier. If Jeanty is active, though, you can't possibly bench him. He may benefit from a week off, but we'll hope for clarity before inactives are declared on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET. |
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Saints | Chris Olave at practice Friday Fri Oct 9, 01:53 PM
Saints WR Chris Olave was at practice on Friday. Olave was a limited participant on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Olave is no stranger to managing and playing through injuries during his young NFL career. He appears on track to play this week and, assuming he's active, he's a plug-and-play WR1. Coming out of Week 4, he led the NFL with 48 targets. He's a certified target hog in a high-volume offense. If he's active, start him. |
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Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love 'moved around well this week', ankle still being managed Fri Oct 9, 01:33 PM
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said on Friday that rookie RB Jeremiyah Love has "moved around well this week" and that the team will continue to manage his ankle issue. Love was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. The Cardinals host the Lions on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: This Lions-Cardinals matchup has the highest over/under of the week, 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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Ravens | Lamar Jackson ruled out for Sunday night's game at Atlanta Fri Oct 9, 01:30 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday night's Week 5 game against the Falcons in Atlanta. Jackson did not practice at all this week, missing sessions on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
| Footballguys view: It's extremely rare for a quarterback to start after missing a full week of practice, so this was expected. Tyler Huntley will get the nod Sunday night against the Falcons. He's got enough rushing moxie to make him a streaming option in two-quarterback and superflex leagues. But he's not the same passer Jackson is, so you can't trust the passing game as much as you typically would. Zay Flowers is still a high-end WR2. But Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman, and the rest lose a bit of their appeal as fantasy starters. |
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Patriots | Rhamondre Stevenson 'ready to go' after late scare in win over Bills Fri Oct 9, 01:27 PM
Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson said Friday he is "ready to go" for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Explaining what happened late in Sunday's win over the Bills, Stevenson said: "I just got rolled up on. Just a little scare." Stevenson (knee) was limited at practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Stevenson could be limited in this matchup, as he was in practice all week. Usage could shift slightly toward TreVeyon Henderson, who moves into the top 24 and has more upside in this matchup than he would alongside a healthy Stevenson. Stevenson can still be relied on as an RB3, but the health of both backs flips their typical spots in weekly rankings. |
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Patriots | Mack Hollins ruled out vs. Raiders Fri Oct 9, 01:12 PM
Patriots WR Mack Hollins has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Raiders. Hollins, who has a calf injury, did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here, as Hollins hasn't practiced all week. With him out, Romeo Doubs is the only receiver you can really trust in fantasy lineups, and he'll be a quality WR3. Expect a run-heavy game plan and some extra usage for Hunter Henry. But as more Patriots receivers get injured, the depth of viable fantasy options is quickly disappearing. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson spotted at Friday practice Fri Oct 9, 01:03 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) was at practice on Friday ahead of Sunday's game at the Saints. Jefferson, who missed the Vikings' Week 4 game, was limited in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson practiced all week, albeit in a limited capacity. He appears on track to play, but his ankle injury could limit him. That said, Jefferson's upside makes him hard to bench. This injury bumps him from a top-five ranking to a top-12 consideration, but he's still a must-start receiver. |
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Colts | Keenan Allen status 'TBD' for Week 5 against Steelers Fri Oct 9, 12:53 PM
Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin) is undecided for Sunday's game against the Steelers, head coach Shane Steichen said on Friday. Allen missed the Week 4 game with the groin injury and was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Packers | Chris Brooks (ankle) out of practice for third straight day Fri Oct 9, 12:43 PM
Packers RB Chris Brooks (ankle) was not practicing on Friday, his third straight day out. Brooks also missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs (hamstring) won't play vs. Giants Fri Oct 9, 12:38 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's Week 5 game against the Giants, head coach Dan Quinn said on Friday. Diggs sat out Thursday's practice while working off to the side and was not spotted at Friday's practice.
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Commanders | Rachaad White (shoulder) will play vs. Giants Fri Oct 9, 12:38 PM
Commanders RB Rachaad White (shoulder) will play in Sunday's Week 5 game against the Giants, head coach Dan Quinn said on Friday. White was limited in Wednesday's practice while working in a non-contact jersey.
| Footballguys view: White's return was hinted at when the Commanders released Kaytron Allen on Thursday. White has been the Commanders' best running back this year. He, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and Austin Ekeler are expected to split duties. White has the most upside of the bunch, but he's a risky start in his first game back and is falling into RB3 consideration. |
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Raiders | Jalen Nailor (concussion) not practicing again Friday Fri Oct 9, 12:35 PM
Raiders WR Jalen Nailor (concussion) was not practicing on Friday. Nailor also did not practice on Thursday and has been in the concussion protocol since suffering the injury in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. The Raiders visit the Patriots on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Without a single practice this week, Nailor is almost guaranteed not to play. Even if he does, he's been an afterthought in this offense. He's off the fantasy radar. |
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Bengals | Tee Higgins will be questionable for Week 5 at Miami Fri Oct 9, 12:35 PM
Bengals WR Tee Higgins will be questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Dolphins, head coach Zac Taylor said on Friday, as reported by Kelsey Conway. Higgins appears to have a chance to play.
| Footballguys view: Luckily for fantasy managers, the Bengals play early on Sunday. If Higgins does play, he's a risky start for two reasons. He could reinjure himself or be a decoy. Desperate managers can force him into lineups, but he's a shaky start given the lack of practice this week. He seems like a long shot to play, but we'll hope for more information before kickoff. |
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty (ankle/foot) not on field during Friday's practice viewing period Fri Oct 9, 12:29 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty was not on the field during the media viewing period of Friday's practice. Jeanty was limited on Thursday due to an ankle and foot injury.
| Footballguys view: Jeanty was a full participant on Wednesday, a limited participant on Thursday, and looked like a DNP on Friday. This is not the trajectory fantasy managers want to see. Mike Washington Jr. should be picked up in all leagues with a chance to be the lead back this week if Jeanty can't go. We'll get more information after Friday's practice, but fantasy managers should plan for Jeanty to be out on Sunday. |
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Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase questionable, likely to play if cleared from concussion protocol Saturday Fri Oct 9, 12:23 PM
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase took part in practice on Friday and will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Dolphins, head coach Zac Taylor said Friday. Chase remains in the concussion protocol but will likely play if he is cleared on Saturday.
| Footballguys view: The good news for fantasy managers is that we'll get clarity on Chase's status before Sunday's games. After back-to-back practices, he's on the right track. But check back Saturday afternoon to see whether he's been cleared from concussion protocol. Assuming he's active, he's in your lineup as an elite WR1. |
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Titans | Gunnar Helm 'good to go' after knee issue Fri Oct 9, 12:00 PM
Titans TE Gunnar Helm is good to go, head coach Robert Saleh said on Friday. Helm popped up on the injury report on Thursday with a knee issue and was limited in practice.
| Footballguys view: After a four-target game in Week 1, Helm has managed just five targets over the last three weeks. He's way off the fantasy radar in Week 5. |
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Titans | Saleh says Carnell Tate 'good to go' for Sunday vs. Texans Fri Oct 9, 12:00 PM
Titans WR Carnell Tate is "good to go," head coach Robert Saleh said on Friday. Tate popped up on the injury report on Thursday with a back issue and was limited in practice.
| Footballguys view: A midweek addition to the injury report is usually not good news, but it seems like a non-story for Tate. He's coming off the best game of his young career and should be started as a high-end WR3 this week against the Texans. He'll have a tough matchup against Derek Stingley Jr., but he's starting to show the upside that made him a top pick in this year's Draft. |
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Patriots | Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) at practice 'once again' Friday Fri Oct 9, 11:54 AM
Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) was spotted at practice "once again" on Friday. Stevenson was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday while dealing with the knee injury.
| Footballguys view: Stevenson practiced on Wednesday and Thursday, but both were logged as limited participations. He seems on track to play, but we'll get more news after the final injury report comes out this afternoon. |
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Bengals | Tee Higgins runs routes, catches passes Friday after rehab work Fri Oct 9, 11:32 AM
Bengals WR Tee Higgins ran routes and caught passes during the portion of Friday's practice open to the media. Higgins (groin) did not practice Wednesday and worked on the rehab field Thursday.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see Higgins back at practice after two DNPs to start the week. However, given his soft-tissue injury, the favorable matchup against the Dolphins, and next week's bye, the Bengals may opt to rest Higgins this week. If he's active, he's a risky start, but we aren't counting on him to play. |
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Bears | D'Andre Swift (hip, knee) 'should be able to play' Sunday at Green Bay Fri Oct 9, 11:29 AM
Bears RB D'Andre Swift (hip, knee) should be able to play in Sunday's Week 5 game against the Packers, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Friday. Swift did not practice Wednesday and was limited on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: With Kyle Monangai expected to miss this week, the Bears will be counting on Swift to handle the bulk of the backfield touches in a rivalry matchup against the Packers. Roschon Johnson got some work last week when Swift was benched, and he'll likely get some change-of-pace work in this matchup, too. If Swift is active, though, which seems increasingly likely, he'll be a high-end RB2. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith working off to the side again, 'likely signaling he is out' Fri Oct 9, 11:24 AM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was working off to the side again at Friday's practice, "likely signaling he is out as well" for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Smith did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.
| Footballguys view: All signs are pointing to Smith missing this week's game. Dontayvion Wicks, is active, should be the team's top receiver. They'll also hope rookie Makai Lemon gets more involved than he has so far. Smith's absence would put pressure on Jalen Hurts and the rest of the Eagles' offense, knocking everyone down a bit in the fantasy rankings. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley (hamstring) not seen at Friday practice Fri Oct 9, 11:24 AM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was not spotted at practice on Friday. Barkley, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, also did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, leaving his status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in doubt.
| Footballguys view: Barkley isn't expected to play this week and may miss even more time after that. In his absence, expect Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce to work as a complementary backfield duo. |
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Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase going through stretch at Friday practice Fri Oct 9, 11:23 AM
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase was going through stretch at practice on Friday. Chase returned to practice as a limited participant on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session with a concussion.
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin (hamstring) on practice field for first time this week Fri Oct 9, 11:16 AM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring) walked onto the practice field on Friday for the first time all week. McLaurin did not practice Wednesday and was not out for warmups Thursday. Washington hosts the Giants on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin logged back-to-back DNPs to start this week, so a return to the practice field is a promising sign. If he's active, he'll be in the WR3 discussion. But we'll hope for more information before Sunday's kickoff. He's an obvious risk for a limited or decoy role, but with Stefon Diggs expected to miss, the Commanders might be willing to push McLaurin harder to suit up. |
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Buccaneers | Jalon Daniels plan to start vs. Steelers, Mayfield down to 'smaller splint' on thumb Fri Oct 9, 11:10 AM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield has a smaller splint on his dislocated thumb, head coach Todd Bowles said on Friday. The team will see whether Mayfield can grip a ball this week, but the plan is to go with rookie QB Jalon Daniels in Week 6 against the Steelers. Mayfield had been 'pushing to play' against Pittsburgh.
| Footballguys view: The Buccaneers engineered a fantastic game plan Thursday night, letting Daniels get into a rhythm with some easy early throws, pulling the Cowboys' defense into the box, and then letting him rip it late. Daniels is an undrafted rookie and is still a bit rough around the edges. But he's getting the ball to the Buccaneers' playmakers and adding some rushing upside of his own. He'll be in the streaming discussion in two-quarterback and superflex leagues in Week 6 against the Steelers. |
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Dolphins | Caleb Douglas (ankle) 'unlikely to play' Sunday against Bengals Fri Oct 9, 11:01 AM
Dolphins rookie WR Caleb Douglas (ankle) is unlikely to play Sunday against the Bengals, head coach Jeff Hafley said on Friday. Douglas worked on the side during practice on Thursday after not practicing on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: It's a shame that Douglas is dealing with this injury, as the rookie was a bright spot early in the season on an otherwise disappointing Dolphins offense. Chris Bell and Malik Washington have been the top targets, with complementary skill sets as deep and short targets, respectively. |
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Eagles | Sirianni expects Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) to practice Friday Fri Oct 9, 10:57 AM
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Friday that he expects WR Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) to practice that day. Sirianni confirmed Wicks got hurt in Thursday's session, when he was added to the injury report as a limited participant. The Eagles visit the Jaguars on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are down a lot of weapons this week, and Dontayvion Wicks could be their top receiver. Wicks wasn't on Wednesday's injury report, but popped up Thursday as a limited participant with a hamstring injury. Assuming he's active, he's a shaky WR3. Expect the Eagles to lean on their run game as much as possible to control the clock against a strong Jaguars team. |
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