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Jayden Daniels will sit in Week 8, Mariota to start
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 22 2025, 12:43 pm
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Jayden Daniels is out for this week with a low-grade hamstring strain, per source. Not a long-term injury but Commanders don't want to risk it. (Jeremy Fowler on X)
FFToday's Take: Daniels left early in Week 7 with a hamstring injury and will now miss Monday night's game in Week 8 against the Chiefs. Being ruled out this early is typically is cause for alarm and doesn't bode well for his chances to play in Week 9. The Commanders bye is in Week 12. Marcus Mariota will have some plug and play appeal given his rushing ability, but is probably capped at a low-end QB1 in this matchup with the Chiefs.
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TE Darren Waller lands on IR
Pec injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 22 2025, 12:28 pm
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Dolphins placed TE Darren Waller on the injured reserve list and signed TE Greg Dulcich to their active roster off their practice squad. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Waller has been productive when's been on the field, scoring 4 TDs. Problem is, he's only been on the field for three games. Julian Hill played the most snaps (60.3%) of any Dolphins tight end last week but isn't going to be a fantasy recommendation this week against the Falcons.
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Mike Evans out with broken collarbone, concussion
Lost season for veteran receiver
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 20 2025, 9:53 pm
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Mike Evans suffered a broken collarbone during Monday night's 24-9 loss to the Detroit Lions, an injury that will sideline him for most of the remaining season, according to coach Todd Bowles. Evans, who also sustained a concussion, was carted to the locker room in the second quarter. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: Evans had just returned from a hamstring injury that cost him three games. Now, he'll likely miss a big chuck of the remaining regular season. The Bucs are thin at the wideout position with Chris Godwin (ankle) still out. They'll move forward with Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson and Sterling Shepard as their top three wideouts.
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Brock Purdy unlikely to play in Week 8
QB still recovering from turf toe
By: Doug Orth | Oct 20 2025, 6:10 pm
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QB Brock Purdy likely "a reach" to return this week at Houston, “will continue like he did last week,” said Shanahan, noting Houston turf not a factor (Bay Area News Group - Cam Inman)
FFToday's Take: Purdy was limited in practice all week in Week 7 and didn't play, so we can probably assume he will continue on that path this week before getting ruled out on Friday. The 49ers are doing fine without him, as Mac Jones has been a steadying force under center even if he is not producing many touchdowns. Jones can probably be ignore in most one-quarterback leagues in Week 8, however, as the 49ers face the Texans.
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Emeka Egbuka, Mike Evans good to go for Monday night
Rookie WR playing despite suffering hamstring injury in Week 6
By: Doug Orth | Oct 20 2025, 6:00 pm
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Emeka Egbuka will play tonight after testing his hamstring pregame. Both Mike Evans and Egbuka expected to play against a best up Lions secondary. (Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud)
FFToday's Take: Fantasy managers are on their own in this one, as there is no way to know if Egbuka will handle his normal allotment of snaps or will serve as a decoy. With that said, he is unlikely to be used just as a decoy. Managers who took the chance on Egbuka playing this weekend are unlikely to have many choices with more upside anyway. If the rookie is a full-go, he faces a Detroit secondary that is more beat up than his receiver counterparts. Don't be surprised if he returns WR2 production or better. The same could be said for Evans.
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Bryce Young suffers sprained ankle in Week 7
Expected to miss Week 8
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 20 2025, 11:45 am
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#Panthers QB Bryce Young suffered a high ankle sprain on Sunday, an MRI revealed, and he is expected to miss this week’s game against the #Bills, per sources. Andy Dalton is now in line to start against Buffalo, and quite possibly beyond. The exact timetable for Bryce Young is TBD. This type of high ankle sprain is generally a 2-4 week injury, though Carolina is hopeful he could miss as little as one game. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Carolina's bye doesn't come until Week 14 so we're likely to see Dalton at quarterback for the next couple games (BUF, @GB). Young is currently the QB28 and doesn't hold much fantasy value outside of 2-QB or Superflex leagues. We might actually get some better passing performances out of the Panthers with Dalton under center.
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Josh Jacobs a gametime decision for Week 7
Illness and calf injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 18 2025, 9:17 pm
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Packers RB Josh Jacobs, listed as questionable for Sunday due to illness and a calf injury, is now being considered a “true game-time decision” for Sunday’s matchup vs. the Cardinals, per source. The team says it does not expect to know whether he can play until Sunday. If Jacobs is unable to play, Packers RB Emanuel Wilson would be the expected starter. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Jacobs dealt with his illness during last week's game then added a calf issue to his ailments. The team did call up RB Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad but it sounds like Jacobs is pushing to play. If he sits, Wilson would be in the RB2 conversation in a matchup against the Cardinals.
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Deebo Samuel downgraded to Out for Week 7
Heel injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 18 2025, 2:30 pm
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#Commanders WR Deebo Samuel won’t travel to Dallas and has been ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. the #Cowboys.
In a big division game, Washington will be without its top three receivers: Terry McLaurin, Noah Brown and now Samuel. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: The Commanders are now down their top three wideouts. It's looking like Jaylin Lane, Luke McCaffrey and Chris Moore will be the wideout options for Jayden Daniels against the Cowboys. TE Zach Ertz is listed as Questionable with a shoulder injury.
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Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka gametime decisions for Monday
Evans expected to play
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 18 2025, 12:35 pm
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And Mike Evans, who practiced today, also is considered a pre-game decision, though it sounds like there is more hope for him than Emeka Egbuka.
Even if Egbuka doesn’t play Monday night, he is expected to have a chance to play next week at New Orleans before the Buccaneers’ bye. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: It sounds like Evans is going to play barring some setback, but don't be surprised if Egbuka is on the Inactive list Monday night. Both are dealing with hamstring injuries. Bucky Irving (foot) and Chris Godwin (ankle) have both been ruled Out. Tampa Bay has a bye in Week 9.
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Terry McLaurin Out, Deebo Samuel Questionable for Week 7
TE Zach Ertz listed as Questionable
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 17 2025, 4:03 pm
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Along with Terry McLaurin ruled our for Sunday, Deebo Samuel, Sam Cosmi, Dorance Armstrong, Jonathan Jones and... Zach Ertz all listed as "questionable." (Ben Standig on X)
FFToday's Take: McLaurin (quad) got in a limited practice on Wednesday but then sat out Thursday and Friday which doesn't bode well for his Week 8 status. Deebo (heel) only got in a limited practice on Friday and appears to be a gametime decision. The Commanders are thin at WR and may be relying more on Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane than they'd like to.
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Carson Wentz gets another start for the Vikings
J.J. McCarthy still recovering from ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 17 2025, 3:15 pm
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With J.J. McCarthy still recovering from his high ankle sprain, the Vikings once again will start QB Carson Wentz, who spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with Philadelphia. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: McCarthy injured his ankle in Week 2 and will remain out as the Vikings head into Week 7 to face the Eagles. Wentz (shoulder) has finished as the QB15, QB8 and QB24 in his three starts. The Eagles are a middling matchup against QBs making Wentz check in as a mid-range QB2 for Week 7.
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Purdy & Pearsall Out for 49ers, Mac Jones to start
George Kittle expected to play
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 17 2025, 3:00 pm
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49ers ruled out QB Brock Purdy (toe) and WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) for Sunday night’s game against the Falcons.
49ers QB Mac Jones starts again. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Jauan Jennings is off the injury report which is curious considering he's dealing ankle, shoulder and rib injuries. George Kittle (hamstring) is set to be activated off injured reserve on Saturday and will play as well. Mac Jones is averaging 313 yards in his four games this season. He'll have a difficult matchup against the Falcons who've given up the 5th fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks.
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David Njoku ruled Out for Week 7
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 17 2025, 1:15 pm
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Browns TE David Njoku is out for Sunday’s game vs. Miami due to his knee injury. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Njoku missed practice all week so it's not a surprise that he's been ruled out for Week 7. Harold Fannin Jr. should see an elevated role in the offense considering the lack of playmakers at the the wideout position. There are weather concerns for this game and QB Dillon Gabriel is learning on the job.
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CeeDee Lamb expected to play in Week 7
Could've played last week
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 16 2025, 4:37 pm
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CeeDee Lamb said he could’ve played against the Panthers last week but they wanted to give him extra time to get all the way healthy. “I’m out there moving around, running around, being me. Happy as can be.” Dak Prescott: “He looks great. He’s ready to go. It’s going to be fun.” (Jon Machota on X)
FFToday's Take: Dallas will get their number on receiver back when they face the Commanders in the highest total game of the week (54.5). Lamb (ankle) and fellow wideout KaVontae Turpin (foot) have both been limited in the first two practices of the week but both should play.
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Mike Evans expected to practice on Thursday
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 16 2025, 9:21 am
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Mike Evans is expected to return to practice today for the Bucs. (Rick Stroud on X)
FFToday's Take: This will be Tampa Bay's first practice this week as they play Monday night against the Lions. Evans injured his hamstring in Week 3 and hasn't played since. The fact that he wasn't put on IR suggests that he's on track to play but we'll see how practice goes this week. The Bucs are banged up at the receiver position with Chris Godwin (ankle) and Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) likely out.
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DJ Moore doing OK after hospital visit
Considered day-to-day with a groin injury
By: Doug Orth | Oct 14 2025, 5:05 pm
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After staying overnight at a DC hospital to receive treatment for a groin injury, Bears WR D.J. Moore is back in Chicago. He will be considered day-to-day, according to HC Ben Johnson. (ChicagoBears.com - Larry Mayer)
FFToday's Take: Considering how bad it sounded initially when the news broke late last night, this should be considered a fortunate outcome for Moore. Fantasy managers will likely have to wait a few days before Moore's Week 7 status is revealed, but at least a one-game absence seems likely. In that case, managers would be justified in firing up Luther Burden in the leagues where they have stashed him. Rome Odunze would be an even stronger play than he usually is as well.
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Buffalo bruised and battered heading into Week 7 bye
Kincaid day-to-day, Josh Palmer week-to-week
By: Doug Orth | Oct 14 2025, 5:00 pm
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WR Josh Palmer is also "week-to-week" with an ankle injury. LB Matt Milano, WR Curtis Samuel and TE Dalton Kincaid is "day-to-day." (The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia)
FFToday's Take: Kincaid was a late scratch before the team's Week 6 loss in Atlanta, while Palmer was injured after getting off to a hot start. For fantasy purposes, Kincaid is the one who matters, as he was the overall TE2 through five weeks. Oblique injuries can be tricky, but it seems reasonable to believe Kincaid will be able to heal enough during the bye week to be in line to return in Week 8 against the Panthers.
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HC declines to name Rico Dowdle the starter
Chuba Hubbard likely close to return from calf injury
By: Doug Orth | Oct 13 2025, 11:30 pm
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Has Rico Dowdle earned the right to be the #Panthers starting RB? Dave Canales: ‘’We’ll see.’’ (ESPN.com - David Newton)
FFToday's Take: Canales has little to gain by naming either running back (Chuba Hubbard or Dowdle) the starter six days ahead of the team's next game. More likely than not, Dowdle will get the nod in Week 7 against the Jets regardless of how healthy Hubbard is as the team likely tries to ease Hubbard back into the mix. If Dowdle can somehow eclipse 200 total yards of offense for the third straight game, Canales would likely be compelled to keep riding him. However, it is more likely this becomes a committee again at some point in the near future.
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Brock Bowers likely to sit until Week 9
Raiders go on bye week after Week 7 tilt at Kansas City
By: Doug Orth | Oct 13 2025, 11:20 pm
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The Raiders have played without tight end Brock Bowers the last two weeks and his status for Week 7’s trip to Kansas City was a topic at head coach Pete Carroll’s Monday press conference.
Bowers is dealing with a knee injury that he suffered in Week 1 and played through for several weeks before sitting out in Week 5. On Monday, Carroll said he’s hopeful that Bowers is well enough to play against the Chiefs before adding that the team has to consider if the best long-term approach is to wait to bring him back until after their Week 8 bye. (Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper)
FFToday's Take: The Raiders would be lying to themselves if they believed they are ready to compete with the rest of the AFC West right now, so it appears they are making the right call in using the bye week to give Bowers enough time to get all the way back. Michael Mayer played well in Bowers' absence in Week 6 (5-50-1 on seven targets) and should be expected to play a big role again versus the Chiefs in Week 7. Consider him a solid low-end TE1 option for that contest.
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Garrett Wilson expected to miss a game or two
Suffered hyperextended knee in Week 6
By: Doug Orth | Oct 13 2025, 11:00 pm
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An MRI today revealed that Jets WR Garrett Wilson hyperextends his knee and he now is expected to miss, as one source said, “a couple of weeks.” (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: The Jets entered this season with arguably the worst receiving corps in the league. Without Wilson, there is no question about it. Josh Reynolds, Tyler Johnson and Allen Lazard, assuming the personal reason that kept him from playing Week 6 has been dealt with, will likely be Justin Fields' top three wideouts in Week 7 against the Panthers and Week 8 versus the Bengals heading into the team's Week 9 bye. Fantasy managers should expect a heavy reliance on Breece Hall and Mason Taylor over that stretch.
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Puka Nacua may sit Week 7 with sprained ankle
Rams have a bye in Week 8
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 13 2025, 10:11 am
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#Rams WR Puka Nacua, the NFL’s leader in catches, suffered an ankle sprain that will likely cause him to miss time, per me and
@MikeGarafolo. It would make sense for Nacua to be out next week against the #Jaguars, then LAR has a bye to regroup and assess. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Fantasy's top wideout suffered a sprained ankle yesterday during the Rams matchup with the Ravens. With the Rams having a bye in Week 8, it would make sense to hold him out in Week 7 against Jacksonville. Tutu Atwell was inactive in Week 6 with a hamstring injury. Jordan Whittington (3-23-0) played 92.5% of the snaps against Baltimore.
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Bam Knight to play ahead of Michael Carter in Week 6
Arizona making changes on offense
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 12 2025, 10:31 am
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Today’s headlines, including some changes in Arizona: Zonovan Knight will move into a more prominent role ahead of Michael Carter. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: We already knew that Brissett would be starting at quarterback, now it seems the Cardinals are making a change at running back. Carter led the Arizona backfield in snaps and touches (23) last week while Knight had just 5. This will likely be a committee approach regardless of Knight starting and the matchup against the Colts isn't great. Knight can treated like a low-end Flex option in Week 6.
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Quentin Johnston trending towards sitting in Week 6
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 11 2025, 10:33 pm
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Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (questionable, hamstring) is trending toward missing Sunday’s game vs. Dolphins, per source.
Barring late change, L.A. expected to be without another playmaker. (Jeremy Fowler on X)
FFToday's Take: Johnston got in a limited sessions all week in practice and is currently listed as Questionable, but it appears he's going to miss Week 6. Keenan Allen and Ladd McConkey will likely be the top two targets for Justin Herbert. Tre Harris has played 17% of the snaps this season but could see an increased role in this game.
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Jacoby Brissett expected to start for ARI in Week 6
Kyler Murray likely to sit with foot injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 11 2025, 9:22 pm
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Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett is expected to start Sunday in place of Kyler Murray, who is dealing with a foot injury, per me and
@JFowlerESPN. Brissett will make his first start for the Cardinals against the Colts, a team he played for from 2017-2020. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Murray is reportedly dealing with a mid-foot sprain that kept out of practice Wednesday and Thursday. He got in a limited session on Friday. Arizona ranks 31st in passing yards per game, just ahead of Tennessee, and Kyler Murray is currently the QB24 in fantasy points per game. Brissett has some low-end QB2 appeal in a matchup with the Colts.
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Darnell Mooney ruled Out for Week 6
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 11 2025, 2:07 pm
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The #Falcons ruled out WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring) for Monday night's game against the #Bills. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Mooney missed practice all week which isn't a great sign for his availability in Week 7. Drake London has seen out-sized target shares when Mooney has missed, so expect that to be the case Monday night against the Bills.
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Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall Out for Week 6
Mac Jones questionable with knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 10 2025, 5:10 pm
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49ers ruled out QB Brock Purdy and WR Ricky Pearsall for Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay.
49ers QB Mac Jones starts again. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Jones has started three games already for San Francisco, finishing as the QB7, QB13 and QB10. The Bucs are a good matchup, allowing the 7th most fantasy points to QBs. Ricky Pearsall has been ruled out, but Jauan Jennings (ankle, rib) is expected to return, after getting in two limited practices this week. Jennings and Kendrick Bourne should be the top two targets for San Francisco this week.
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Chris Godwin ruled Out for Week 6
Fibula injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 10 2025, 2:27 pm
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Buccaneers ruled out WRs Chris Godwin and Mike Evans along with RB Bucky Irving for Sunday’s game vs. the 49ers. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Godwin missed practice this week with a fibula injury, something unrelated to his ankle injury suffered last season. HC Todd Bowles said Godwin is "week-to-week" which doesn't sound good for his chances at playing in Week 7. The Bucs have a bye in Week 9. With Godwin out, the top three receivers should be Emeka Egbuka, Sterling Shepard and rookie Tez Johnson. This would also be a situation where TE Cade Otton could see increased targets.
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Brock Purdy misses practice Thursday
Toe injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 9 2025, 4:06 pm
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49ers QB Brock Purdy also not practicing today due to his toe injury, putting Mac Jones on track to start Sunday at Tampa. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Purdy missed Week against the Jaguars and appears to be headed for the same fate in Week 6. In his absence, Mac Jones will get the call who's been battling a knee issue much of the season. That didn't stop him from posting a 342-2-0 line against the Rams however. He'll be a middling QB2 option with no rushing upside this week against the Bucs. Jauan Jennings (ribs, ankle) was able to return to practice Thursday but Ricky Pearsall missed and is unlikely to play this week.
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Kyler Murray misses practice Thursday
Foot injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 9 2025, 1:38 pm
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No Kyler Murray at practice again today for #AZCardinals. Friday will be a huge day for QB decision.
He’s not doing anything but watching yet, but Walter Nolen III is with his teammates. (Darren Urban on X)
FFToday's Take: Murray injured his foot in last week's game but was able to finish after a short stay on the sidelines. Two missed practices to start the week isn't ideal for his chances to play on Sunday. Jacoby Brissett would get the call if Murray isn't able to suit up for Week 6.
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Darius Slayton set to miss Week 6
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 8 2025, 9:06 am
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No Darius Slayton vs. Eagles. He was limping badly around the locker room yesterday. Turnaround too quick for any real chance.
Expect Lil'Jordan Humphrey to get called up and play a role Thursday night. (Jordan Raanan on X)
FFToday's Take: Slayton left the Giants Week 5 game against the Saints with a hamstring injury and will now miss Week 6 against the Eagles. The Giants are depleted at the wide receiver position which affects the fantasy prospects of quarterback Jaxson Dart. Even if Humphrey jumps into the starting lineup he won't be a recommended fantasy play.
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Tyrone Tracy likely back for TNF vs. Philly
Missed two games with shoulder injury
By: Doug Orth | Oct 7 2025, 7:00 pm
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Brian Daboll is optimistic RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) will be able to make his return Thursday night. (New York Post - Paul Schwartz)
FFToday's Take: While Cam Skattebo has not exactly been efficient in Tracy's absence, he likely did enough with his opportunities over the last two games to hold onto the lead-back role in New York. Then again, Skattebo isn't getting much help from his o-line and no longer has any weapons in the passing game around to scare defenses. Assuming Tracy is active for Week 6, he should be considered a desperation flex option against the Eagles.
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Brenton Strange put on IR
Set to miss at least four games with lower body injury
By: Doug Orth | Oct 7 2025, 6:50 pm
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Jaguars TE Brenton Strange placed on injured reserve. He was having an excellent season as complete 3-down TE.
I talked to Strange in locker room postgame and he wasn’t optimistic about his hip/quad injury. He said win helps and he’ll eventually be OK but was bummed. (NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe)
FFToday's Take: Strange sits as the overall TE20 after five weeks, although his early departure in Week 5 is part of the reason he isn't higher. The other part is that he is one of only three tight ends (Dalton Schultz and Mason Taylor being the others) who have at least 20 catches and no touchdowns. Hunter Long figures to pick up most of the reps Strange leaves behind and should move onto the low-end TE2 radar while he is recovering.
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Trade: Bengals acquire QB Joe Flacco from Browns
Bengals trying to save their season
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 7 2025, 1:13 pm
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Trade: Browns are trading QB Joe Flacco and a 6th-round pick to the Bengals for a 5th-round pick. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Jake Browning has thrown 6 TDs and 8 INTs since taking over for Joe Burrow in Week 2. He looked particularly bad against the Lions in Week 5 (251-3-3), making numerous poor decisions before taking on a couple garbage time TDs. Flacco should draw some interest in 2-QB and Superflex leagues but isn't going to move the needle for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins as the offensive line remains a serious problem. Look for the Bengals to push Flacco to start in Week 6 against the Packers.
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Saquon Barkley should be good to go for Week 6
RB had DNP on Monday but reportedly only dealing with knee soreness
By: Doug Orth | Oct 6 2025, 7:00 pm
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Source on Saquon Barkley: He had general soreness coming out of the game and fully expects to play Thursday night against the #Giants. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: Monday practice reports for upcoming Thursday night games are typcially "estimates," which can occasionally create panic among fantasy managers. All told, managers probably have a right to be encouraged by the fact that Barkley is coming off one of his best fantasy efforts of the season despite only logging nine touches in Week 5. Assuming the knee checks out, he should be relatively fresh for his #RevengeGame meeting in New York against the Giants.
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Omarion Hampton headed to injured reserve
RB to miss next four games with Week 5 ankle injury
By: Doug Orth | Oct 6 2025, 6:50 pm
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Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton will be placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury, coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday. By going on IR, Hampton will miss at least the next four games.
Hampton appeared to suffer the injury on a fourth-and-2 play with 1:53 remaining in the third quarter of the Chargers' 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The first-round rookie tripped over Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu and came up limping. Hampton didn't return to the game and left the stadium with a walking boot on his left foot. (ESPN.com - Kris Rhim)
FFToday's Take: The 2025 season refuses to let fantasy managers have nice things for very long. Two weeks after taking over the Chargers' backfield following Najee Harris' Achilles injury, the rookie first-rounder will be sidelined through at least Week 9. Hassan Haskins will be expected to handle the early-down duties in his absence, while Kimani Vidal should be entrusted with most of the receiving work. Considering the state of the Chargers' offensive line, both backs could struggle to maintain flex value.
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Omarion Hampton may miss time with ankle injury
In a walking boot after the game
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 6 2025, 8:24 am
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From @GMFB: #Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) may miss some time. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Hampton missed some time late in the loss to the Commanders but was on the sideline testing his ankle. The fact that he's in a walking doesn't mean the injury is severe. We probably won't get much information from HC Jim Harbaugh this week so we'll have to monitor Hampton's practice status closely. Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins would likely form some kind of timeshare if Hampton misses Week 6 against the Dolphins.
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Saints activate TEs Taysom Hill, Foster Moreau
Hill expected to have a roll
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 4 2025, 4:01 pm
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Saints activated TEs Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau and each is expected to play Sunday vs. the Giants. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Juwan Johnson is dealing with an ankle injury and is listed as Questionable for Week 5, so it's possible these two could fill a bigger role than anticipated. Hill is listed as a QB by the team, but even with a new coaching staff, he is expected to have some kind of multi-positional role in the offense this week. How much he plays remains to be seen. He's probably too risky to throw into lineups this week even if Johnson sits.
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Brock Bowers trending towards missing Week 5
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 4 2025, 3:44 pm
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#Raiders star TE Brock Bowers is trending toward not playing Sunday against the #Colts, per me and @TomPelissero. Bowers has been battling a knee injury.
While coach Pete Carroll expressed confidence in Bowers being out on the field, his knee didn’t respond. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Once again, Carroll's optimistic outlook for players dealing with injury is off the mark. The Raiders will also be with out Michael Mayer due to a concussion which means Ian Thomas and Albert Okwuegbunam will hold down the position. Neither are a recommended fantasy play.
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Brock Bowers misses practice Friday, Questionable
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 3 2025, 4:56 pm
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#Raiders TE Brock Bowers said he's not allowed to share the specifics of his knee injury, but added it's been frustrating to deal with.
"I want to be back to going full speed, being able to separate from guys. I feel like I can't really do that to the best of my abilities right now.” (Ryan McFadden on X)
FFToday's Take: Bowers missed practice Thursday and Friday and is listed as Questionable for Week 5. The ever optimistic head coach Pete Carrol stated: "We think he's playing, but we wanted to make sure and rest him." It's clear he's not 100 percent and he currently sits as the TE13 through four games. If he does take the field against the Colts, he should be viewed as a low-end TE1 option.
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George Kittle likely to return in Week 7
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 3 2025, 3:08 pm
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49ers HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters that TE George Kittle, who has been on IR due to a hamstring injury, is more likely to return in Week 7 vs. Atlanta than next week in Week 6 vs. Tampa Bay. A return for next Sunday is considered a “long shot.” (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Kittle injured his hamstring in Week 1 and has missed every game since. In his absence, Jake Tonges has been working as the receiving tight end for the 49ers and has has scored in back-to-back games. Kittle should move right into the top tier at the position once he returns. The 49ers have a bye in Week 14.
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