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Tyler Shough Practices in Full on Thursday
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (hand) was limited in practice on Wednesday with a left-hand injury but upgraded to a full participant on Thursday, according to the team's official website. Shough is in the clear to suit up this Sunday at home against the Minnesota Vikings in a challenging matchup, and he should not have any physical limitations. The second-year signal-caller is the QB3 overall through the first four weeks of 2026, behind only Josh Allen and Brock Purdy. Shough leads the league in both completions (121) and attempts (180) in head coach Kellen Moore's high-tempo offense while throwing for 1,203 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions to begin his sophomore campaign. The health of top receiver Chris Olave (foot) needs to be monitored going into the weekend, but as long as Olave is active, Shough should be on the QB1/2 borderline for fantasy managers. Running back Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) is on Injured Reserve, and Alvin Kamara is banged up with a back injury, so the Saints could lean even more heavily on the passing attack against Minnesota.
Source: NewOrleansSaints.com
Source: NewOrleansSaints.com
Alvin Kamara Returns to Limited Practice on Thursday
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) returned to a limited practice on Thursday after he was a non-participant on Wednesday due to a back injury, according to the team's official website. Kamara tweaked his back in the Week 4 Monday night loss to the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. The veteran RB had only seven carries for 23 yards, but he saved his fantasy day with his first two rushing touchdowns and also added five receptions on seven targets for 35 yards as a receiver. Remember, Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) is on Injured Reserve and will miss at least three more games, so Kamara will operate as New Orleans' primary backfield option if his back injury does not keep him from suiting up this weekend at home against the Minnesota Vikings. Kamara's fantasy managers need to have Kendre Miller rostered as a handcuff right now, as Miller would jump into lead-back duties if Kamara's back injury keeps him limited or out in Week 5. The 31-year-old Kamara does not have the upside he once did, but with more volume with Etienne out, he will continue to have RB2 upside. He is averaging just 3.0 yards per carry on 25 rushing attempts for 74 yards in three games, adding 11 catches for 47 yards.
Source: NewOrleansSaints.com
Source: NewOrleansSaints.com
Justin Jefferson Limited Again on Thursday
Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Jefferson hurt his ankle in the Week 3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and then did not play this past Sunday in the Week 4 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The 27-year-old is at least practicing this week, but he is not a lock to return for the Week 5 game on Sunday on the road against the New Orleans Saints. Fellow receiver Jordan Addison (hamstring) is also dealing with an injury, but he returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Fantasy managers will hopefully have a better idea of Jefferson's Week 5 status on Friday. If the four-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro is active this weekend, he will need to be deployed in all starting fantasy lineups as one of the top pass-catchers in football. Jefferson and quarterback Kyler Murray have not had a ton of time yet in the regular season to develop chemistry because of their injuries. The Louisiana native will likely be pushing hard to return this weekend as he returns home to the Big Easy.
Source: Minnesota Vikings
Source: Minnesota Vikings
Brock Bowers Practicing in Full Ahead of Week 5
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) was a full participant in practice on Thursday after he was listed as limited on Wednesday, according to the Silver & Black Sports Network's Jesse Merrick. Bowers underwent a meniscus trim in his knee just before the start of the 2026 regular season and missed the first two games of the year. The 23-year-old made it up to his fantasy managers by immediately producing 10 catches on 14 targets for 116 yards and a touchdown in the Week 3 win over the New Orleans Saints on the road. Bowers found the end zone again in last week's loss to the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs while catching six passes for 86 yards. He should not be in any danger at all of missing a Week 5 contest on the road against the New England Patriots, where he will be heavily targeted by veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins if receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) is ruled out. Nailor has not practiced at all this week. Leave Bowers, one of the top fantasy TEs in the game, locked into all starting lineups.
Source: Silver & Black Sports Network - Jesse Merrick
Source: Silver & Black Sports Network - Jesse Merrick
Ashton Jeanty Listed as Limited With Pair of Injuries
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (ankle, foot) was added to the Week 5 injury report and was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday after he was a full-go on Wednesday, according to Jesse Merrick of Silver & Black Sports Network. Jeanty's status is now worth closely following leading up to Sunday's tilt on the road against the New England Patriots on Sunday. If Jeanty's ankle and foot injuries are serious enough to limit him or keep him sidelined entirely, rookie Mike Washington Jr. would become a must-start in fantasy as at least an RB2 option. The 22-year-old former sixth overall pick last year from Boise State has seen plenty of volume through the first four games of his sophomore season, rushing the ball 78 times for 264 yards (3.4 yards per carry) and no rushing touchdowns. The volume has made up for his lack of efficiency, and Jeanty has added 19 receptions on 24 targets for 165 yards and two receiving touchdowns. If his ankle/foot injuries are not too serious, he should be left in all starting fantasy lineups this weekend in Boston.
Source: Silver & Black Sports Network - Jesse Merrick
Source: Silver & Black Sports Network - Jesse Merrick
Dontayvion Wicks Added to Injury Report With Hamstring Injury
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) was added to the team's injury report with a hamstring injury on Thursday, according to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wicks was limited in practice, which suggests he suffered the injury on Thursday after he was a full participant on Wednesday. Top wideout DeVonta Smith (hamstring) missed last week's loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and has not practiced yet this week, although he was seen getting some running in on a side rehab field on Thursday. With both of Philly's top pass-catchers questionable to play in London on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, rookie first-rounder Makai Lemon could be thrust into a big pass-catching role in a tough matchup this weekend. Veteran Hollywood Brown (ankle) is also banged up, so alongside Lemon, Darius Cooper could have an expanded role as the Eagles look to bounce back against another tough opponent. If the 25-year-old Wicks ends up suiting up this weekend and Smith sits a second straight game, he should have a much better game than his three-catch, 18-yard performance against the Rams with Smith out last weekend. Wicks had 147 receiving yards and a touchdown in the first two weeks of the season but has produced just five catches for 50 yards in the last two games.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane
Nick Foligno to Sit Out Two Games
Minnesota Wild forward Nick Foligno (upper body) will miss at least two games, starting with Thursday's tilt against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He sustained an upper-body injury earlier this week in a clash with Buffalo. Foligno has scored one goal on four SOG in three games. His absence will give Nico Sturm a chance to make his season debut on Thursday night. Sturm will see only fourth-line minutes, making him irrelevant in fantasy hockey.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Kyle Monangai Dealing with Turf Toe, Hopeful to Play Through Injury
According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (toe) is dealing with turf toe, which makes his status for the next 1-2 weeks in serious doubt. While Fowler noted that the second-year running back is attempting to play through the injury, his status for this Sunday's contest against the Packers is in question. So far, the running back hasn't participated in practice, which already makes his path to being cleared this weekend challenging. The Rutgers product is also dealing with a thumb injury, as per the team's injury report. Monangai is coming off the best outing of his season, when he ran for 146 yards and two touchdowns against the New York Jets. D'Andre Swift (hip/knee) is also on the injury report, but he practiced in limited capacity Thursday, suggesting he is still on track to suit up Sunday. If both Monangai and Swift can't play, Roschon Johnson would slide into the lead role and get the bulk of the opportunities.
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Brad Marchand Set to Miss a "Few Weeks"
Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand (leg) will be out for a "few weeks," Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports. The veteran star was injured in his second appearance of the season on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings. While it's not great that the Panthers must be without Marchand again, it's good news for the team that he is expected back within weeks, not months. According to Reynolds, Marchand could return sometime in November. The Panthers' frontline is also without Aleksander Barkov (lower body), giving more fantasy value to guys like Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen.
Source: Tim Reynolds
Source: Tim Reynolds
Linus Ullmark Cleared to Play Thursday
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (undisclosed) will start on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 2023 Vezina Trophy winner sustained an undisclosed injury in Monday's win over Boston. Samuel Ersson was in the crease for Tuesday's tilt against Detroit, but Ullmark will return to work against the Flyers. In his first two starts of the season, Ullmark did very little wrong. He holds a 2-0-0 record, a 1.20 goals-against average, and a .949 save percentage. The Flyers have been awful so far, giving Ullmark a good opportunity to keep winning.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Jake Sanderson Remains Out Thursday
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (lower body) will miss a third consecutive game on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Senators lost Sanderson to a lower-body injury in their season opener against Toronto. The team won't want to rush him back, leaving Sanderson questionable for Saturday's matchup with Nashville. With Sanderson out, Cameron Crotty will remain in the lineup on Thursday. The trio of Thomas Chabot, Jordan Spence, and Carter Yakemchuk will lead the blue line.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Jeremiyah Love Practices Again on Thursday
Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) was on the practice field for the second straight day on Thursday, per Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. Love suffered an ankle injury during Arizona's Week 4 loss to the New York Giants, but it appears as though he's trending toward being active for his team's Week 5 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Across the first four games of his NFL career, Love has recorded 259 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns on 66 touches. The 21-year-old opened the year splitting work fairly evenly with veteran Cardinals back Tyler Allgeier, but Love has seen his usage ramped up over the last two weeks. Assuming he's able to play in Week 5, Love profiles as a borderline top-12 fantasy running back in a favorable matchup against the struggling Lions defense.
Source: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
Source: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
Mikhail Sergachev Available Thursday
Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (upper body) will play on Thursday night against the Boston Bruins. His status for the game was initially uncertain after Sergachev took a puck to the head in Tuesday's win over New Jersey and didn't finish the game. The Russian rearguard has been in impressive form early in the season, recording six points (one goal, five assists), 12 SOG, six blocks, and three hits in four games. Only Edmonton's Evan Bouchard (11) has scored more points among defensemen. Sergachev has already posted two multi-point games
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Stefon Diggs Officially Listed as a Non-Participant in Practice on Thursday
Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is listed as a non-participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, per the team's official injury report. Earlier reports indicated that Diggs was spotted back on the practice field, but it appears the veteran wideout was unable to log an official practice as he battles a hamstring injury. Diggs has been productive through four games so far in 2026, recording 18 catches for 170 yards and three touchdowns on 31 targets. Fellow veteran Washington wideout Terry McLaurin (hamstring) has also yet to practice this week due to a hamstring issue, so the Commanders could be without their top two pass-catchers in Week 5 against the New York Giants. If both Diggs and McLaurin are unavailable, rookie wide receiver Antonio Williams could be poised for a major workload increase on Sunday.
Source: Washington Commanders
Source: Washington Commanders
Seth Jarvis Sheds Non-Contact Jersey
Carolina Hurricanes winger Seth Jarvis (shoulder) took a significant step on his road to returning to action on Thursday, shedding the yellow non-contact jersey at practice. "It's probably the biggest step I've had so far, getting out of that, being able to take contact now," Jarvis said. "Now it's just a matter of getting comfortable, making sure it's ready to go." After winning the 2026 Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes, Jarvis underwent surgery in the summer. It looks like he could be ready for his season debut in a couple of weeks. Jarvis' return will push William Carrier down the lineup.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
