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Wil Lutz A Deep-League Streaming Option In Week 7
Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz has become a deep-league streaming option, at best, through the first six weeks of the 2023 season. The Green Bay Packers, Denver's Week 7 opponent, have allowed 22.6 points per game in five contests. They around the middle of the pack in terms of fantasy points allowed per game to […]
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Adam Trautman Not Playable Despite Greg Dulcich's Injury
Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman will have more pass-catching opportunities in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers with Greg Dulcich (hamstring) missing another game, but the 26-year-old should remain on your league's waiver wire. Trautman is the overall TE38 in half-PPR points this year (17.4). Dulcich already missed four games while on Injured […]
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Marvin Mims Jr. A Desperation Deep-League Flex Play
Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. has shown us in recent weeks just how ugly it can get if you toss him into your starting lineup. The 21-year-old big-play threat has just one catch for four yards in the last two weeks combined, and he wasn't even targeted in the Week 6 loss […]
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Jerry Jeudy A Hard-To-Trust WR4/Flex
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy isn't even in the top 50 at his position in terms of half-PPR points per game in 2023. The 24-year-old former first-rounder hasn't shown much chemistry with quarterback Russell Wilson and has 20 receptions for 222 yards (career-low 11.1 yards per reception) and no touchdowns on 29 targets through […]
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Browns Sign Deon Jackson To Active Roster
The Cleveland Browns signed running back Deon Jackson to their 53-man active roster on Saturday and elevated linebacker Charlie Thomas III and quarterback P.J. Walker to their active roster from the practice squad. Jackson was cut loose by the Indianapolis Colts in September and latched on with the Browns practice squad. The 24-year-old will give […]
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Marvin Jones Jr. Ruled Out For Personal Reasons
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (personal) is not traveling with the team to Baltimore to face the Ravens in Week 7 and has been ruled out for Sunday's game for personal reasons. Jones has been well off the fantasy radar this year in his return to Detroit, as he's caught just five passes […]
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Jaquan Brisker Questionable To Face Raiders
Chicago Bears defensive back Jaquan Brisker (groin) popped up on the Week 7 injury report on Friday with a limited practice and was listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Defensive backs Eddie Jackson (foot) and Terell Smith (illness) were ruled out, so the Bears secondary could be pretty thin […]
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Patriots Offensive Line Beat Up Heading Into Week 7
The New England Patriots offense has been downright bad so far in 2023, and the health of their offensive line isn't making matters any better heading into a tough Week 7 matchup against the division-rival Buffalo Bills. Offensive lineman Riley Reiff (knee) has already been ruled out, while center David Andrews (ankle), offensive tackle Trent […]
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DK Metcalf Considered Game-Time Decision In Week 7
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll considers wide receiver DK Metcalf (hip, ribs) to be a game-time decision for Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Metcalf is officially listed as questionable to play, but the fact that he was limited in practice on Friday is a good sign. He has been dealing with […]
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Diontae Johnson Officially Activated From Injured Reserve
The Pittsburgh Steelers officially activated wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Saturday and placed tight end Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) on IR in a corresponding move. This was a foregone conclusion when Johnson was able to practice in full all week. The 27-year-old will be making his return after injuring his hamstring in […]
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Steelers Place Pat Freiermuth On Injured Reserve
The Pittsburgh Steelers placed tight end Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Saturday, which means he will now miss at least the next four games. In a corresponding move, the Steelers officially activated wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hamstring) from IR. Freiermuth was already expected to miss the Week 7 game against the Los Angeles […]
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Courtland Sutton Looks To Continue Scoring Ways
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has been a pleasant surprise in 2023, especially when considering his poor finish to 2022. He's developed strong chemistry with quarterback Russell Wilson, as he leads the team in targets (37), catches (25), receiving yards (275) and TDs (four) through six weeks. The 28-year-old had just one catch for […]
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Jaleel McLaughlin Has Flex Appeal In Nice Week 7 Matchup
Denver Broncos undrafted rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin has gone from being a name not many in the fantasy community knew at the start of the year to an intriguing RB3/flex play in a nice matchup in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers. He's already essentially jumped Samaje Perine on the RB depth chart […]
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Javonte Williams Looking For Statement Game Against Packers
We knew Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams was going to be eased in early on this year after suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 4 of 2022, but we still expected more production through six weeks of the 2023 season. In five games -- he missed Week 5 with a quad injury -- […]
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Russell Wilson Looking To Bounce Back After Dreadful Performance
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson looked like a man at the end of his career in the Week 6 Thursday night loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was his worst game of the season by far, going 13-for-22 for just 95 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Hopefully a return home against a […]
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Quay Walker, Jaire Alexander Questionable For Week 7
Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (knee) and cornerback Jaire Alexander (back) are both questionable to play in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos. Meanwhile, outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (ankle) is doubtful to play. Green Bay's defense is pretty beat up coming off their bye week, as safety Zayne Anderson (hamstring), safety Darnell Savage (calf), […]
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Ernest Jones Questionable For Week 7
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones (knee) is listed as questionable to play in Week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jones was held out of practice on Wednesday but was limited on Thursday and Friday. Jones is a notable name for fantasy managers that play in IDP leagues. The 23-year-old ranks 14th among all linebackers […]
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Eagles Will Have Darius Slay, Jalen Carter Against Miami
Fantasy managers should probably be fading the Philadelphia Eagles defense/special teams unit in Week 7 as they face the highest-scoring offense in the NFL in the Miami Dolphins, but they will at least be getting both cornerback Darius Slay (knee) and rookie defensive tackle Jalen Carter (ankle) back after they missed the Week 6 loss […]
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Joey Bosa Cleared, Derwin James Questionable For Week 7
Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Joey Bosa (toe) practiced in full on Friday and was cleared from the final injury report for Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile, free safety Derwin James (ankle) missed practice on Friday and is questionable. Safety Alohi Gilman (toe) and cornerback Deane Leonard (hamstring) were ruled out for the […]
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T.J. Watt Will Play Against Rams
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (heel) was removed from the Week 7 injury report on Friday and will play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Watt missed practice on Thursday with a minor heel injury, but the 29-year-old All-Pro pass-rusher is feeling much better and returned to a full practice on Friday. The […]
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Justin Fields To Avoid Thumb Surgery?
When asked if Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) will need surgery on his right thumb, head coach Matt Eberflus said, "We are not on that path right now. We are trending in the right direction." It's good news, but Fields has already been ruled out for Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders after […]
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Will Venable Declines Mets Managerial Interview
Texas Rangers associate manager Will Venable declined the New York Mets' request for their managerial opening due to his comfort in his current situation. As the Mets look to replace Buck Showalter, new president of baseball operations David Stearns said he will consider a large pool of candidates, including those with no previous MLB managerial […]
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Kyler Murray Won't Play In Week 7
The Arizona Cardinals have officially ruled out quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) for the Week 7 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. The Cardinals just opened Murray's 21-day practice window this week for him to be officially activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list. The expectation is that Murray will have two more weeks to practice […]
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Pat Freiermuth Officially Ruled Out For Week 7
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) has officially been ruled out for the Week 7 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Freiermuth was getting ready to return after last week's bye before aggravating his hamstring injury in practice on Thursday. He underwent an MRI exam on Friday and could miss more than just this […]
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Deebo Samuel Misses Another Practice Friday
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) was not on the practice field in the portion open to the media on Friday. Samuel also didn't practice on Thursday, so he only has one more day to get back on the field before the team releases their final injury report for Week 7. As of […]
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Christian McCaffrey Doing Work On The Side Friday
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (oblique) was doing work off to the side with the team's training staff during practice on Friday. McCaffrey was held out of Thursday's practice and could go down with his second straight DNP, which isn't great for his chances of suiting up on Monday night against the Minnesota […]
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Gabe Kapler Interviews For Red Sox' Front-Office Position
Former San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler interviewed with the Boston Red Sox about leading their baseball operations department, according to major-league sources. The 48-year-old has spent the last six years managing -- two with Philadelphia and four with the Giants -- but he was fired by San Fran just days before […]
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Kim Ng Declines To Interview With Red Sox
Former Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng was the latest executive to decline an interview with the Boston Red Sox, according to multiple industry sources. Ng was thought to be of strong interest to the Red Sox, who have had trouble getting candidates to agree to interviews in the wake of Chaim Bloom's firing. Ng […]
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Framber Valdez To Start Game 6 Of ALCS
Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez will start Game 6 of the American League Championship Series in Houston on Sunday against the Texas Rangers, according to manager Dusty Baker. Valdez has had a rough go of it in two starts this postseason, allowing 10 runs (nine earned) on 14 hits (two home runs) while walking four […]
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Alec Pierce Questionable For Week 7
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (shoulder) returned to a full practice on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns. The fact that Pierce was able to put in a full practice on Friday puts him on the right side of questionable entering Sunday's game. Even if the 23-year-old […]
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