Injuries are an unfortunate reality of NFL life, but everyone who follows the league — fantasy football players, sports bettors, and fans of teams — wants the latest health information. In that vein, we’re tracking every NFL injury for every fantasy-relevant player.
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Joe Burrow, QB | Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow has been listed with a right wrist injury all season as a residual effect of his season-ending injury from 2023. He popped up with a new shin injury on the report this week but was a full practice participant all week and doesn’t have a designation for Week 7.
Cleveland has been a house of horrors for Burrow, who is 0-3 while averaging 5.0 yards per attempt in his career at the Browns. But he’s been on a roll with a healthy Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in the lineup this season, ranking as the QB5 overall in fantasy PPG this season. If you look at just since Week 2 to remove the season-opening horror show vs. the New England Patriots, Burrow is QB3 in fantasy.
That makes him an obvious must-play against a Browns defense that doesn’t quite have the same bite as last year’s league-leading unit. Cleveland ranks 17th in defensive EPA per dropback this year after ranking first in that category last year.
Will Levis, QB | Tennessee Titans
Will Levis continues to be hindered by the right shoulder injury he suffered in Week 4. He was listed as limited for practice on Wednesday and Thursday. That’s a downgrade from last week when Levis fully practiced each day leading up to Sunday’s game against the Colts.
While Levis is officially questionable for this Sunday, he fully practiced on Friday. It would be surprising if he doesn’t suit up against the Bills.
Levis will likely still start in Week 7, but he remains liable to be benched in any game. Mason Rudolph replaced Levis after he hurt his shoulder against the Dolphins and finished out the win. While head coach Brian Callahan turned back to Levis, the second-year QB could get pulled at a moment’s notice.
Anthony Richardson, QB | Indianapolis Colts
After missing two full games and most of another, Anthony Richardson (oblique) is on track to start for the Colts on Sunday. He fully practiced on Wednesday and Thursday, signaling that he’ll be ready to face the Dolphins in Week 7.
“Obviously, Flacco is a really good player and has been playing good ball for us,” Steichen said Tuesday. “But when Anthony’s healthy, he’s our quarterback.”
Richardson practiced every day leading up to Week 6. He was limited on Wednesday and Friday but fully practiced on Thursday. However, the Colts opted to start Flacco while keeping Richardson inactive as Indianapolis’ emergency quarterback.
Aaron Rodgers, QB | New York Jets
Aaron Rodgers isn’t in any danger of missing Week 7 despite battling an ankle injury. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Rodgers will play when the Jets face the Steelers on Sunday.
Last week, Rodgers participated in limited practices last Thursday and Friday. He fully practiced on Saturday before being removed from New York’s injury report ahead of its Monday night loss to the Bills.
Rodgers did not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough but was back to being a full participant on Thursday. He’s squarely in the QB2 ranks heading into Week 7, although fantasy managers hope Rodgers’ refound connection with WR Davante Adams can spark his production.
De’Von Achane, RB | Miami Dolphins
After spending the Dolphins’ Week 6 bye in concussion protocol, RB De’Von Achane shed his red non-contact jersey and fully practiced on Wednesday and Thursday.
He was officially cleared to play on Friday and will not carry an injury destination in Sunday’s game against the Colts.
Miami’s passing attack isn’t the only struggling portion of its offense. The Dolphins also rank 31st in EPA per rush. Achane is dead last in rushing yards over expectation per attempt despite running into heavy boxes (8+ defenders) on just 16.1% of his attempts, the third-lowest rate in the NFL.
Indianapolis’ defense could offer a get-right opportunity. Only the Rams surrender more rushing yards per game than the Colts (155.2), while Indy allows the 12th-most fantasy points to opposing RBs.
Jonathon Brooks, RB | Carolina Panthers
This week, the Panthers officially designated Jonathon Brooks to return from the non-football injury list. The second-round rookie must be activated at some point over the next three weeks.
Brooks is recovering after tearing his ACL in November. While initial reports suggested the Texas product could be ready for Week 1, Carolina has given him time to prepare. Brooks was a limited participant on Wednesday but regressed to a DNP on Thursday, suggesting his NFL debut may be another week away. He was officially ruled out on Friday.
In the meantime, Chuba Hubbard has thrived as Carolina’s starting running back. Through five weeks, Hubbard has rushed for 485 yards, ranking sixth among running backs in success rate (45.3%) and EPA per rush (0.06).
Nick Chubb, RB | Cleveland Browns
Reports had suggested Nick Chubb was targeting a Week 7 return, and the Browns running back confirmed that timeline himself in a Players’ Tribune essay. He’s been on the PUP list since suffering a gruesome knee injury last September but will make his season debut against the Bengals on Sunday.
While Chubb is officially listed as questionable, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that the veteran RB will suit up in Week 7.
To say Nick Chubb’s teammates happy to see him at the podium today would be an understatement #Browns pic.twitter.com/NPmjaQrnWl
— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) October 16, 2024
Cincinnati has been one of the most forgiving matchups for running backs this year; they’ve allowed 146 rushing yards per game, fifth-most in the NFL.
However, it’s hard to imagine Stefanski giving Chubb a full workload in his first game in over a calendar year. Yes, Chubb is a physical marvel who is the league’s best RB at full health. But fantasy managers can expect the Browns to exude caution with Chubb, especially in what’s become a lost season.
James Cook, RB | Buffalo Bills
James Cook was a full practice participant for the first time on Thursday since missing the Bills’ Week 6 game vs. the Jets. He fully practiced again on Friday and will not carry an injury destination for Sunday’s game.
Cook did not suit up for Monday Night Football against the Jets after going DNP-DNP-limited during Week 6 practices and was initially limited on Wednesday.
Head coach Sean McDermott said he expected Cook to face the Titans in Week 7, barring a setback during Friday’s practice.
The Bills may want to ease their lead back into the mix, but a new injury at the position indicates that Cook might have to resume his normal workload.
Ray Davis, RB | Buffalo Bills
Ray Davis thrived without Cook in the lineup on Monday night. The rookie fourth-rounder averaged 4.9 yards per carry on 15 attempts while adding three catches for 55 yards in the win over the Jets. However, Davis was a new addition to the injury report on Thursday as limited with a calf.
Davis was limited again on Friday and is officially questionable for Week 7.
He wasn’t listed at all on Wednesday, indicating that this is likely a new injury. Ty Johnson would be in line for his usual role as the passing down back behind Cook but could see more touches than usual if Davis is out and Cook remains limited in his first game back.
Travis Etienne Jr., RB | Jacksonville Jaguars
Although Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson labeled Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) as week to week, the third-year RB was a limited participant for practice on Wednesday and Thursday.
That’s an encouraging sign for a player who most had expected to miss time after he went down in Sunday’s loss to the Bears. Still, Pederson labeled Etienne as a likely game-time decision.
Etienne had already begun splitting snaps and touched with fellow RB Tank Bigsby, who ranks first among all RBs in yards after contact per attempt (5.85) and third in explosive run rate (14.6%).
Even if Etienne isn’t hampered by his hamstring injury, he might not receive enough work to remain a fantasy factor, even though the Jags are 5.5-point favorites against the Patriots.
Jerome Ford, RB | Cleveland Browns
Jerome Ford left Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury and did not return. He failed to practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 7.
Even when he gets healthy, Ford will no longer be the Browns’ primary running back. Nick Chubb is set to return and play for the first time in more than a year on Sunday. Even if Cleveland reduces his workload in Week 7, Chubb will undoubtedly handle most of the club’s backfield work moving forward, rendering Ford irrelevant.
Najee Harris, RB | Pittsburgh Steelers
Najee Harris didn’t practice on Wednesday because of a rib injury but rebounded with a full practice on Thursday. There was some alarm because while Harris typically receives a rest day on Wednesdays, the Steelers specifically noted his rib issue.
However, it appears that he is on his usual maintenance plan and should be the lead back again on Sunday night vs. the Jets. Harris doesn’t have an injury destination for Week 7.
Harris posted his best performance of the season on Sunday against the Raiders, totaling 106 yards and a TD on the ground while adding 16 yards a receiver.
He could also benefit from Russell Wilson starting in place of Justin Fields. He wouldn’t have to cede rushing opportunities to the elder quarterback, while Wilson wouldn’t be a threat to steal goal-line touches (like Fields is).
The Jets are better against the pass, but they’re still good against the run. Gang Green has allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to RBs and the ninth-fewest rushing yards per play.
Aaron Jones, RB | Minnesota Vikings
While the Vikings hope Aaron Jones (hip) will be able to play in Week 7, the veteran RB’s status remains uncertain.
“Aaron is going to progress throughout the week and hopefully has a chance to go on Sunday,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said on Wednesday.
Jones did not practice on Wednesday but returned as a limited participant on Thursday. That’s an encouraging sign for the eighth-year veteran and suggests he may not need to miss any time. NFL Network reported that Jones would likely play in Week 7, but he is officially questionable for Sunday’s game.
Jones was off to a hot start before injuring his hip, topping 90 rushing yards in three of the Vikings’ first four games. He also averaged 33.4 receiving yards per game while scoring two total touchdowns.
Ty Chandler will likely take over RB1 duties against the Lions if Jones can’t suit up, but Minnesota also acquired RB Cam Akers from the Texans this week. Detroit isn’t a favorable matchup for running backs. Dan Campbell’s team ranks third in rushing yards allowed per game and seventh in rushing yards allowed per play.
Jordan Mason, RB | San Francisco 49ers
Jordan Mason was limited in practice throughout the week after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 6.
Mason went down with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder against the Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. Reporting has indicated that Mason’s injury isn’t serious; he’s considered week to week. However, NFL Network suggested Friday that Mason’s Week 7 status is “up in the air.”
Fortunately, Mason does not have an injury destination for Sunday’s game. General manager John Lynch said it boded well for Mason that he was at practice all week.
While Mason will be available against the Chiefs, the 49ers could conceivably limit his workload. Fourth-round rookie Isaac Guerendo and veteran Patrick Taylor are next up on the 49ers’ RB depth chart. Guerendo finished Week 6 with 10 rushes for 99 yards, including a 76-yarder.
Mason is second in the NFL in rushing yards (609) and has finished as an RB2 or better in five of six games (including three top-10 finishes). However, Kansas City has given up the fewest fantasy points to running backs this season and ranks sixth-best in EPA per rush allowed.
Joe Mixon, RB | Houston Texans
Joe Mixon participated in a limited practice on Wednesday and Thursday as he continues to work through the high-ankle sprain he suffered in Week 2. The veteran running back put in a full practice on Friday and doesn’t have an injury designation for Week 7.
He suited for the first time since that game on Sunday, rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown in the Texans’ win over the Patriots.
Mixon finished as fantasy’s RB2 last week because he also hauled in two catches for 30 yards and another score. However, most of his rushing production came via a 59-yard run in the second quarter. Among the 26 RBs with 10+ carries in Week 6, Mixon ranked 20th in rushing success rate (23.1%).
Mixon played just 42% of Houston’s offensive snaps on Sunday. He hit 72% in Week 1, his only other fully healthy game this season. The Texans held a big lead for most of Week 6, allowing them to rest the 28-year-old. Mixon could see a larger workload in a tighter game against the Packers in Week 7.
Brian Robinson Jr., RB | Washington Commanders
Brian Robinson could be on track to return in Week 7 after sitting out Week 6 with a knee injury. The third-year RB was officially limited at practice on both Wednesday and Thursday.
On Friday, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Robinson is “trending in the right direction” but said Washington has not decided on its starting RB’s status. Robinson is officially listed as questionable to face the Panthers.
Brian Robinson feeling optimistic for Week 7 pic.twitter.com/fca3CCJnCq
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 17, 2024
Robinson was initially supposed to be a game-time decision in Week 6, but the Commanders ruled him out on Saturday afternoon. He was a DNP for all three of the club’s practices.
Robinson’s knee issue has been nagging him for some time. He played through the injury in Week 5 but received a season-low 34% of Washington’s offensive snaps and handled just seven carries.
The Commanders could manage Robinson’s workload if he plays in Week 7, but the Panthers are an appetizing matchup. No team allows more fantasy points to RBs than Carolina, while the club ranks 25th in rushing success rate.
Devin Singletary, RB | New York Giants
Devin Singletary (groin) was limited all week after sitting out New York’s previous two games.
On Friday, head coach Brian Daboll said that while Singletary will return in Week 7, rookie RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. will continue to receive significant playing time.
Tracy has been outstanding through two starts. In Week 5, he averaged an NFL-best 7.2 yards per carry in a win over the Seahawks. He only rushed for 50 yards against the Bengals in Week 6, but he scored a TD and saved his PPR day with six catches for 55 yards.
Philadelphia allows the eighth-most yards per play on the ground, while Tracy could have a field day as a receiver. Through six weeks, the Eagles rank 29th in DVOA against pass-catching running backs.
Trey Sermon, RB | Indianapolis Colts
Trey Sermon has handled 60% of Indy’s RB snaps with Jonathan Taylor (ankle) sidelined over the past two weeks. While he’s had little to no success on the ground, he did score in Week 5 while catching six passes for 25 yards. After missing Wednesday’s practice with a knee injury, he was upgraded to limited on Thursday. Sermon doesn’t have an injury designation for Week 7.
Tyler Goodson is next up on the Colts’ depth chart and could handle pass-catching duties. Running back Evan Hull is also on Indy’s roster, and the Colts would likely ask QB Anthony Richardson to handle significant carries, too.
Tyjae Spears, RB | Tennessee Titans
Tyjae Spears took the Titans’ final handoff of the first half in Week 6, but he never returned for the third quarter after suffering a hamstring injury.
On Monday, head coach Brian Callahan labeled Spears week to week. That language typically means a player is slated to miss at least one game.
Unsurprisingly, Spears did not practice all week and will not suit up against the Dolphins on Sunday. Fellow Titans RB Tony Pollard has already consolidated touches in Tennessee; his role will only be expanded by Spears’ absence.
Julius Chestnut, a 2022 UDFA with 10 career carries, will be Pollard’s backup against the Bills on Sunday.
Rhamondre Stevenson, RB | New England Patriots
Rhamondre Stevenson failed to practice on Wednesday or Thursday but returned on Friday. He’s still dealing with the foot injury that he suffered in Week 5. That issue kept him out of Week 6 after he missed every practice leading up to the Patriots’ game against the Texans.
On Friday, Stevenson told reporters that he feels as though he’ll be ready to play on Sunday. He’s officially listed as questionable.
With Stevenson sidelined in Week 6, New England split its RB snaps between Antonio Gibson (48%), Jamycal Hasty (32%), and Terrell Jennings (21%). Rookie QB Drake Maye breathed some life into the Pats’ offense last week, but Gibson is still the only New England RB who’s even remotely fantasy-viable.
Jonathan Taylor, RB | Indianapolis Colts
Jonathan Taylor has already missed two weeks with a high-ankle sprain and will sit out a third.
Taylor did not practice all week and won’t face the Dolphins in Week 7. Ankle injuries are especially concerning for Taylor, who followed his 2021 All-Pro campaign by missing most of the 2022 season with a sprained ankle.
Trey Sermon has handled 60% of Indy’s RB snaps with Taylor sidelined. While he’s had little to no success on the ground, he did score in Week 5 while catching six passes for 25 yards. Sermon missed Wednesday’s practice with a knee injury but returned to limited practice on Thursday.
Kenneth Walker, RB | Seattle Seahawks
Kenneth Walker III has been completely healthy since missing the Seattle Seahawks’ second and third games of the season with a minor oblique strain. His first appearance on the injury report came on Saturday when he was a surprise addition.
We never want to see a player added to the injury report on a Saturday. But if it is going to happen, it’s best when it’s Walker’s situation and not actually an injury.
Walker is merely dealing with an illness. In most cases, this is nothing more than a cold or perhaps food poisoning. We don’t have any specifics.
It’s exceedingly rare that players miss games due to illnesses. In all likelihood, this is nothing and Walker will play. In their Saturday practice squad elevations, the Seahawks did not bring up a running back, which indicates a lack of significant concern over Walker’s status.
The Seahawks play at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, which means we’ll know in the morning if Walker is indeed active, giving fantasy managers plenty of time to adjust if needed.
Rachaad White, RB | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rachaad White missed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 51-point bonanza in Week 6 with a foot injury. White has an extra day to recover ahead of their Monday night game in Week 7 vs. the Baltimore Ravens and practiced in a limited capacity on Thursday and Friday.
For what it’s worth, White did begin last week with a limited practice on Wednesday before missing Thursday and Friday practice, so he’s not out of the woods yet. But a full week of limited practices could bring him back in the lineup.
That would create quite a mess for fantasy managers after both Bucky Irving (14 carries, 81 yards, TD) and Sean Tucker (14 carries, 136 yards, TD) excelled without White last week. Irving has decisively outperformed White this season, averaging 5.7 yards per carry compared to 3.7 for White. Tucker was the RB1 overall in PPR last week (34.2), while Irving was 12th (18.5).
White is unlikely to find himself totally marginalized when he returns, but a potential three-headed split in backfield touches would be the worst-case scenario for fantasy managers.
Zamir White, RB | Las Vegas Raiders
Zamir White (groin) returned to practice on Wednesday after sitting out the Raiders’ Week 6 loss to the Steelers. White got in limited practices every day this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
Last week, White didn’t practice on Wednesday or Thursday before managing a limited session on Friday. That he’s practiced to start the week suggests he’s building up from where he ended last week.
White had already been losing work to fellow RB Alexander Mattison, who played 68% of Vegas’ snaps against Pittsburgh. Mattison averaged just 2.36 yards per carry but scored a rushing touchdown while adding five catches for 32 yards.
Davante Adams, WR | New York Jets
So much for that hamstring injury, huh?
Davante Adams sat out of the Raiders’ last three games with a hamstring issue, but the veteran pass catcher might have really been dealing with a case of trade-itis. Now that he’s been dealt to the Jets and reunited with old friend Aaron Rodgers, Adams is expected to play in Week 7, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich told reporters on Wednesday. Adams fully practiced on Wednesday and Thursday.
Adams’ history with Rodgers is impossible to ignore. Considering that Adams opened the season with production rates of +14.5% and +14.8% over expectation (despite iffy QB play in Las Vegas), it’s safe to say that he has plenty of gas left in the tank.
Starting any player in their first game with a new team is risky, and the Jets are facing an elite Steelers defense on Sunday. But you can’t bench Adams, especially with Rodgers throwing him the ball. He’s PFN’s WR16 for Week 7.
Josh Downs, WR | Indianapolis Colts
Josh Downs is battling the same toe issue that kept him out of last week’s early practices. He didn’t participate in Wednesday’s session. Heading into Week 6, Downs went DNP-DNP-FP, then suited up after being listed as questionable.
Downs is already ahead of that track this week after being listed as limited on Thursday. He didn’t aggravate the injury on Sunday, so the Colts were likely managing their slot receiver’s reps. Downs practiced again on Friday; he’s officially questionable but should be expected to play against the Dolphins.
The second-year WR missed the first two games of this season with a high-ankle sprain. Since returning, Downs has been a top-20 fantasy WR in three straight games while catching passes from Joe Flacco. However, he might not have the same opportunities with the erratic Anthony Richardson returning in Week 7.
Mike Evans, WR | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mike Evans did not participate in the first practice of the week due to a hamstring injury. Evans left Sunday’s win over the Saints several times with various maladies and has been listed with a knee injury in prior weeks.
Evans likely won’t practice much this week and will not participate on Friday. However, he is expected to play against the Ravens on Monday night, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.
Evans had a quiet afternoon vs. the Saints, finishing with two catches for 34 yards. However, he’s an obvious must-start if active against a Baltimore team allowing the most PPR points per game to wide receivers this season.
Marvin Harrison Jr., WR | Arizona Cardinals
Marvin Harrison Jr. was knocked out of the Cardinals’ Week 6 game at the Packers early with a concussion. That often comes with at least one missed game, but it appears Harrison at least has a chance to suit up after he returned to practice on Thursday in a yellow non-contact jersey.
On Friday, Harrison got rid of the non-contact jersey and fully practiced.
Going from limited to full on the team’s second practice of the week usually bodes well for a player. On Saturday, Harrison cleared the concussion protocol and will play on Monday night.
Diontae Johnson, WR | Carolina Panthers
Diontae Johnson didn’t practice on Wednesday or Thursday, raising concerns that he might not be able to successfully fight through his ankle injury this week.
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters that Johnson also suffered a rib injury during practice on Friday. Johnson was limited and is officially questionable to play in Week 7. Canales didn’t sound overly optimistic about Johnson’s availability.
In Week 5, Johnson went DNP-LP-LP during Carolina’s practices. In Week 6, he was limited for both practices before being listed as questionable. Johnson ultimately suited up in both games, but this is a regression in practice participation from the prior two weeks.
Johnson has been Andy Dalton’s favorite weapon, averaging nearly 11 targets per game since the veteran QB replaced Bryce Young in Week 3. If Johnson can’t go, first-round rookie Xavier Legette will step in as the Panthers’ WR1.
Cooper Kupp, WR | Los Angeles Rams
Cooper Kupp was limited in every pre-Week 7 practice as he works his way back from spraining his ankle in Week 2. However, he still has a chance to suit up against the Raiders on Sunday.
Head coach Sean McVay said Kupp would be questionable for Week 7, noting a decision on the star wideout’s status will be made closer to game time.
“He is making good progress, and there’s a possibility that he’ll be ready to go,” McVay said.
Here's your Thursday Cooper Kupp update pic.twitter.com/PJJPbsKtNm
— Adam Grosbard (@AdamGrosbard) October 17, 2024
Kupp posted 18 catches for 147 yards and a touchdown before going down. The Rams had already placed fellow WR Puka Nacua on IR before Kupp got hurt, leaving Matthew Stafford with Jordan Whittington, Demarcus Robinson, and Tutu Atwell as his top receivers.
Whittington (shoulder) was limited during practice this week, but McVay said he’ll play on Sunday.
Jakobi Meyers, WR | Las Vegas Raiders
Jakobi Meyers missed Week 6 with an ankle injury and is trending toward another absence.
Meyers, the Raiders’ new WR1 following the Davante Adams trade, did not practice this week and is officially doubtful to face the Rams in Week 7. That’s a step back from last week, when Meyers managed a limited Friday practice and was initially listed as questionable before being downgraded to doubtful on Saturday.
Tre Tucker is the only Las Vegas receiver worth considering this week. He finished as WR8 and WR28 in Weeks 3 and 4, so there is some upside here. However, it’s hard to get too excited for any Raiders pass catchers beyond Brock Bowers, especially given that L.V. has just an 18.5-point implied total.
Malik Nabers, WR | New York Giants
Malik Nabers is officially through the concussion protocol. After being limited on Wednesday with a non-contact jersey, Nabers returned to full practice on Thursday and was announced to have cleared the concussion protocol. He will not carry an injury designation for Week 7.
Nabers did have a groin injury added to his injury designation during the week. Daboll said Nabers experienced tightness on Thursday, but the Giants’ rookie WR said he’s been managing the groin injury since college.
#Giants say Malik Nabers was evaluated by the independent neurological consultant this afternoon and has cleared concussion protocol.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 17, 2024
Despite missing two games with a brain injury, Nabers still ranks seventh in receptions (34) and 14th in receiving yards (386). He was dominant through his first four pro games, topping 100 yards twice and hauling in at least eight catches in Weeks 2, 3, and 4. No wide receiver has earned a larger target share than Nabers (34.4%).
The No. 6 overall pick in April’s draft can be started as a WR1 with confidence against an Eagles defense that ranks bottom-12 in passing yards per game and EPA per dropback allowed. Nabers is the WR9 in PFN’s Week 7 PPR rankings.
Michael Pittman Jr., WR | Indianapolis Colts
Michael Pittman Jr.’s injury journey in Week 6 was nothing short of miraculous. After reports suggested that Pittman could be sent to IR with a back injury, he somehow returned to the Colt’s practice on Friday and proceeded to play against the Titans on Sunday.
Pittman is on track to play again this week, as he was a full participant on Thursday after not practicing Wednesday. He didn’t practice on Friday but was on the field and appeared to be resting his back injury.
“Yeah, he’ll be out there,” head coach Shane Steichen said regarding Pittman’s Week 7 status, per The Athletic’s James Boyd.
Pittman only caught three passes for 35 yards in Week 6, but he also scored a touchdown, allowing him a WR28 finish on the week.
His efficiency could take a hit now that erratic Colts QB Anthony Richardson is returning to the starting lineup. Pittman wasn’t a top-50 fantasy wide receiver in any week until Joe Flacco emerged.
Jayden Reed, WR | Green Bay Packers
Jayden Reed briefly exited Sunday’s contest against the Cardinals due to an ankle injury. Fortunately, he was able to return to the game.
He caught six passes for 28 yards and the Packers’ first touchdown of the day in Green Bay’s convincing win over Arizona. Reed entered Week 6 leading Green Bay in receptions (21) and receiving yards (414) while scoring two touchdowns.
He was limited on both Wednesday and Thursday ahead of Week 7. The Packers were likely taking it easy with their top wideout ahead of a crucial NFC North matchup against the Vikings. Reed is ready to go for Sunday’s game.
Wan’Dale Robinson, WR | New York Giants
Wan’Dale Robinson (ankle) was limited on Wednesday but upgraded to full on Thursday. He fully practiced again on Friday and won’t carry an injury designation into Sunday’s game.
Robinson has been a PPR maven this season, having caught five-plus passes in five of six games. He saw a marked increase in playing time with Malik Nabers sidelined in Weeks 5 and 6. Robinson hovered around an 81% snap rate after playing roughly 65% of New York’s snaps with Nabers healthy.
Deebo Samuel, WR | San Francisco 49ers
Deebo Samuel was limited on Wednesday and Thursday while dealing with a wrist injury. On both days, he wore a blue non-contact jersey during the open portion of today’s practice.
Fortunately, Deebo isn’t in any danger of missing Sunday’s Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs. He was formally removed from the 49ers’ injury report on Friday and will suit up vs. Kansas City.
#49ers WR Deebo Samuel (wrist) and RB Jordan Mason (shoulder) are again in blue no contact jerseys today.
No Jauan Jennings (hip) for the second straight day.
DT Maliek Collins is back in uniform and participating after missing yesterday with a knee issue. pic.twitter.com/DBm5FJNxBj
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) October 17, 2024
Samuel played 82% of San Francisco’s offensive snaps in Week 6, catching three passes for 102 yards and a touchdown. He finished as fantasy’s WR10, his best result since returning from a calf injury in Week 4.
Darius Slayton, WR | New York Giants
Darius Slayton (groin) was limited on Wednesday and Thursday but will not carry an injury designation into Week 7 against the Eagles.
Slayton finished as WR7 in Week 5 after catching eight passes for 122 yards and a touchdown against the Seahawks. He hauled in another six catches for 57 yards vs. the Bengals in Week 6. However, Slayton will be hard to trust in fantasy with Malik Nabers (concussion) participating in full on Thursday and likely returning to hog targets from Daniel Jones.
JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR | Kansas City Chiefs
JuJu Smith-Schuster was a popular waiver wire add after his seven-catch, 130-yard breakout in Week 5. But after not appearing on the injury report at all on Wednesday, Smith-Schuster was limited on Thursday with a hamstring injury.
That’s an ominous sign that suggests the eighth-year pro could be in real danger of missing his first game of the season. However, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he expects Smith-Schuster to play on Sunday. K.C. only listed him as questionable in case he suffers a setback over the weekend.
Smith-Schuster’s Week 5 bonanza came out of nowhere, as he had a total of two catches for 17 yards in his first four games of the season. But with Rashee Rice and Isiah Pacheco missing from the lineup, a weapons-starved Chiefs offense made Smith-Schuster an appealing add.
If he’s out for Sunday’s game at the 49ers, expect healthy doses of Travis Kelce and Kareem Hunt, with Xavier Worthy and Mecole Hardman mixed in as the top two wide receivers.
Christian Watson, WR | Green Bay Packers
Christian Watson suffered a freak ankle injury in Week 4 that caused him to miss Week 5. However, head coach Matt LaFleur said Green Bay “dodged a bullet” with Watson’s injury, which was diagnosed as a medial sprain.
He was a limited practice participant ahead of Week 6 and played against the Cardinals, hauling in three catches for 68 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown.
Watson was limited on Wednesday and Thursday this week but is still on track to play in Week 7. He’s one of four receivers that the Packers trust. With Dontayvion Wicks (shoulder) potentially available on Sunday, Green Bay’s pass-catching situation could get murky again.
Watson, who’s always capable of generating an explosive play, is PFN’s WR36 this week.
Dontayvion Wicks, WR | Green Bay Packers
Dontayvion Wicks barely got to play in Week 6. He left the Packers’ victory over the Cardinals after suffering a first-quarter shoulder injury and never returned. After the game, Wicks told reporters he couldn’t return due to the pain but listed himself as “day to day,” suggesting he was “going to be good.”
Wicks practiced in limited fashion on Wednesday and Thursday, although he was seen sporting a brace on his upper arm. It’s at least a step in the right direction for Wicks ahead of Green Bay’s Week 7 tilt against the Vikings. He’s officially questionable for Sunday’s game.
Wicks entered Week 7 leading the Packers with 29 targets. Historically, however, he’s been fourth in line for looks behind fellow Green Bay wideouts Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, and Christian Watson. All three non-Wicks pass catchers scored against Arizona on Sunday.
Mike Williams, WR | New York Jets
Mike Williams didn’t practice on Wednesday or Thursday. The Jets termed his absence “personal,” but reports indicate New York is trying to trade Williams after acquiring fellow WR Davante Adams this week.
However, Williams returned to practice on Friday and will face the Steelers on Sunday.
“I’m where my feet at,” Williams said Friday. “That’s the main thing for me. I came here for a reason. I’m here. I’m excited for this weekend … and to play on Sunday.”
It’s hard to imagine Williams becoming fantasy-relevant with Adams catching passes in New York alongside Garrett Wilson. He ran an incorrect route in Week 6, leading to a game-ending Aaron Rodgers interception.
Evan Engram, TE | Jacksonville Jaguars
Evan Engram returned with a vengeance in Week 6, putting up 10 catches for 102 yards in his first appearance since Week 1. The Jaguars tight end missed four games after going down with a hamstring injury in the club’s season opener.
Engram was limited for practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Jacksonville was likely being cautious with its starting tight end as he worked his way back. Engram doesn’t have an injury designation for Week 7 and will face the Patriots.
Dallas Goedert, TE | Philadelphia Eagles
Dallas Goedert failed to practice this week after leaving Week 6 with a hamstring injury. Unsurprisingly, he will not suit up when the Eagles face the Giants in Week 7.
Goedert was Jalen Hurts’ third-down target on the Eagles’ first drive of Sunday’s game. He couldn’t bring in a pass that would have given Philadelphia a first down and left the contest after getting tangled up with Browns safety Rodney McLeod.
Goedert was initially listed as questionable to return to Week 6 with a hamstring injury, but the Eagles officially ruled him out at halftime.
With Goedert sidelined, fellow TE Grant Calcaterra played 92% of Philadelphia’s offensive snaps while catching four passes for 67 yards. If Goedert doesn’t play in Week 7, you might be able to count on Calcaterra as a back-end TE2 in fantasy, especially given how poor TE production has been to begin this year. However, the Giants do allow the fifth-fewest fantasy PPR points per game to tight ends.
T.J. Hockenson, TE | Minnesota Vikings
T.J. Hockenson is nearing his 2024 debut as he works his way back from tearing his ACL and MCL last December. He was officially limited on Wednesday and Thursday as the Vikings prepare to face the division-rival Packers.
Hockenson is officially questionable for Sunday’s game. NFL Network suggested that because he never fully practiced this week, Hockenson may not be ready to be activated from the PUP list.
Minnesota opened Hockenson’s 21-day PUP return window on Friday, Oct. 4. Technically, they could hold him out through their Week 8 Thursday night game before activating him on Friday, Oct. 25.
Taking the long view is a lot easier when you start 5-0, of course. Dropping in a weapon like Hockenson — who posted a 94-960-5 line in just 15 games last season — into a Vikings offense that’s already firing on all cylinders is a scary proposition for the rest of the NFC.
Dalton Kincaid, TE | Buffalo Bills
Dalton Kincaid was limited at practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to a collarbone injury. Fortunately, he fully practiced on Friday and doesn’t have an injury designation for Week 7.
Kincaid’s underlying metrics remain strong, but the Bills just aren’t throwing as much as they used to. Tight end production around the league has been so weak that Kincaid has still been a TE1 in three of his past four games. No team has allowed fewer fantasy points (3.8 per game) to tight ends than Tennessee this year.
Tucker Kraft, TE | Green Bay Packers
Tucker Kraft popped up on Green Bay’s practice report with a groin injury last week, putting in limited practices on Thursday and Friday. However, the Packers removed from their injury report ahead of Week 6, and Kraft played a full complement on snaps.
Kraft was limited again on Wednesday and Thursday, but Green Bay was likely being cautious with one of its most critical weapons. He was removed from the injury report on Friday and will face the Texans on Sunday.