Fantasy Football News

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers. He was a full-go in practice all week, though, and is on track to start. Mayfield said Thursday that his injured throwing thumb is “strong enough to play” but added that he’ll wear a glove with padding to protect the thumb. We certainly wouldn’t start Mayfield in 1-QB leagues this week, and he’s a risky start even in superflex leagues.

Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker (quad) is off the final injury report and will play vs. the Panthers this weekend. He’s not a fantasy option but could vulture goal-line work from RB Bucky Irving. Tucker and Irving both have 1 carry from the opponent’s 1-yard line this season.

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion, foot) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers. It’s unclear if it’s the concussion, foot, or both keeping him out. He should clear concussion protocol next week, but we’ll see about the foot. Egbuka’s absence should mean a boost in routes for WRs Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson, but neither can be trusted in fantasy lineups. WR Chris Godwin and TE Cade Otton will also find more targets available.

Colts TE Tyler Warren (groin) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Vikings. He was sidelined all week after hurting his groin in last Friday’s practice. Will Mallory stepped in as Indianapolis’ primary pass-catching TE last week, registering a 72% route rate and 16% target share. But he’d be a desperation fantasy play vs. Minnesota’s sixth-ranked TE defense.

TE Colston Loveland led the Bears with 12 targets and 7 catches in Thursday night’s win over the Patriots, finishing with 69 yards and a bruising 12-yard catch-and-run TD in the third quarter. Loveland’s night should have been even bigger, but he committed a pair of uncharacteristic drops. He had just 5 total drops on a 3.8% drop rate across his first 24 games, including playoffs.

Bears QB Caleb Williams turned in his second straight excellent performance in Thursday night’s win over the Patriots. He completed 22 of 33 passes (67%) for 308 yards (9.3 YPA), 2 TDs, and 0 INTs. Williams’ pocket presence and escapability were on display throughout the night. And so was the elite arm talent, most notably on a laser to a well-covered Rome Odunze to convert a third-and-nine late in the fourth quarter.

Patriots WR A.J. Brown caught 3 of 6 targets for 48 scoreless yards in Thursday night's loss to the Bears. New England went to him on its first snap, but QB Drake Maye's pass sailed over his head. Brown then disappeared from the target column until an 18-yard catch just before halftime. His four second-half targets produced catches of 16 and 14 yards, plus a pair of deep incompletions broken up in tight coverage.

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson tallied 115 total yards and a TD in Thursday night’s loss to the Bears. He carried just 6 times for 22 yards in a game New England trailed throughout. But he led the team with 93 receiving yards on 5 catches. The vast majority of that production came on a 48-yard catch-and-run TD at the end of the first half. The Bears defense fell asleep on a short dump-off to Stevenson, allowing him to weave untouched into the end zone.

Tests on Rams WR Puka Nacua's calf revealed a minor injury, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Rapoport adds, though, that Nacua's availability for Sunday's game vs. the Raiders remains uncertain. We'll see if he's able to practice this afternoon and then how he's listed on the final injury report. It at least sounds like Nacua dodged any injury that would cost him significant time.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) remained limited in Thursday's practice. But the limp he had on Wednesday was gone, according to multiple beat writers. ESPN's Jamison Hensley said it looked like Jackson did more on Thursday than Wednesday. He's trending in the right direction, although his availability for this weekend's game vs. the Bengals remains uncertain. We'll get another update on Jackson tomorrow.

Falcons RB Brian Robinson (hamstring) went from a limited practice on Wednesday to no practice on Thursday. He's seemingly in danger of missing this weekend's game vs. the 49ers. Robinson's absence would likely mean even more work for RB Bijan Robinson. RBs Khalil Herbert and Jam Miller are on Atlanta's practice squad.

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday. Smith, of course, missed Weeks 4 and 5 with a hamstring injury. It's unclear if he had a setback or is just getting some early-week rest, but it's worth noting that Smith was targeted on Philly's last offensive snap vs. the Panthers. We're still tentatively expecting him to play vs. the Cowboys on Monday night but will update his status again tomorrow.

Rams WR Puka Nacua was limited in Thursday's practice with a new calf injury. ESPN's Sarah Barshop confirms that Nacua suffered the injury today, putting him in danger of missing this weekend's game vs. the Raiders. We'll look for further updates and see how Nacua is listed on Friday's final injury report. With WR Davante Adams out with his hamstring injury, Nacua's absence would leave the Rams with WRs Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington, and Tutu Atwell atop the depth chart -- and likely push more targets to the TEs and RBs.

Jets RB Breece Hall (quad) got in a limited practice on Thursday, his first since going down in Week 3. That gives Hall a chance to play vs. the Dolphins this weekend, but we'll see what he does tomorrow and how he's listed on the final injury report.

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion, foot) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice. He was working off to the side with a trainer, according to Fox Sports' Greg Auman, so he's made some progress through the protocol. But Egbuka still looks likely to miss Sunday's game vs. the Panthers. That'd leave Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst, and Tez Johnson as Tampa Bay's top 3 WRs.

The Texans placed RB Jawhar Jordan on the practice squad injured list with a quad injury. He's out for Sunday's game vs. the Giants. Jordan was the No. 2 RB last week with David Montgomery out, handling 6 carries and 1 target on a 22% snap rate. With Montgomery expected to remain out this week, Houston is down to RBs Woody Marks and Dare Ogunbowale, with Deuce Vaughn on the practice squad. Marks could be in for an even bigger role this week than he played last. And the matchup is much better against the Giants' 25th-ranked RB defense.

Texans insider Aaron Wilson confirms that RB David Montgomery (groin) is not expected to play vs. the Giants this weekend. That's been our expectation all along. Woody Marks will get another game as lead back in an excellent spot as a big home favorite against the league's 25th-ranked RB defense.

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is expected to practice on Thursday and is "in line" to play vs. the Cowboys on Monday night, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports. We'll see if Barkley makes it through the practice week setback-free after missing the past 2 games. If he does, he'll be returning to a struggling Eagles offense but a matchup with Dallas' 32nd-ranked RB defense. Barkley could also pick up some extra passing-game work with RB Will Shipley out.

Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He's trending toward making his 2026 debut vs. the Chiefs on Sunday night. We wouldn't trust Charbonnet in Week 7 fantasy lineups, especially against the sixth-ranked RB defense. But he could emerge as Seattle's lead back over the next few weeks.

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (hamstring, knee) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Andy Reid said Rice is “getting better by the day," but he doesn't look like a good bet to play against the Seahawks on Sunday night. Rice's absence would keep Xavier Worthy in play as a WR3, despite the tough matchup.