November 6, 2025
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver
Luther Burden III (concussion) was a full participant in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday, according to The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain. Burden was unable to play in last week's win over the Cincinnati Bengals due to a concussion he suffered the week prior, but with two full practices under his belt this week, it should only be a matter of time before he's cleared to return in Week 10 against the visiting New York Giants. Fellow wideouts
DJ Moore (groin, hip) and
Rome Odunze (ankle, heel) have been nursing injuries as well, but they shouldn't be in danger of missing this weekend's game. The 21-year-old Burden, a second-round pick in April, has shown glimpses of being a star, but he just hasn't had enough playing time to be a realistic starting fantasy option. He had a 100-yard game back on Sept. 21 and also found the end zone, but Burden has only cleared 50 yards one other time and doesn't have more than four catches or four targets in a game in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain
November 6, 2025
Chicago Bears running back
D'Andre Swift (groin) is trending in the right direction to make his return in Week 10 against the New York Giants on Sunday after upgrading to a full practice on Wednesday, according to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Swift was limited in Wednesday's practice after he was held out of the Week 9 win over the Cincinnati Bengals due to a lingering groin issue. The 26-year-old is feeling much better and said that he plans to be active this weekend. With Swift out last Sunday, rookie
Kyle Monangai filled in nicely, going for 198 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 29 touches in a pristine matchup. Monangai could be mixed in more often going forward to make sure Swift remains healthy, but if Swift returns against the G-Men, Monangai will become a much riskier RB3/flex in fantasy. Swift should be Chicago's RB1 if he's back this weekend.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain
November 6, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver
A.J. Brown (hamstring) is back at the first practice of the week on Thursday following the team's bye, according to Zach Berman of The Athletic. A hamstring injury kept Brown from suiting up in the Week 8 win over the New York Giants, but it appears the week off to rest did the 28-year-old some good, and he has a real chance to return for a Monday night showdown at the Green Bay Packers in Week 10. It's been a frustrating 2025 season for Brown and his fantasy managers. He started the year great with a 121-yard performance and two touchdowns before not scoring again until Sept. 21 against the Los Angeles Rams, his second 100-yard game of the year. In the two games before the Week 9 bye, Brown had six combined catches for 35 yards and no scores. Fantasy managers are hoping Brown can rebound with a solid showing in Week 10 at Lambeau Field if he's active on Monday.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Zach Berman
November 6, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles running back
Saquon Barkley (groin) is taking part in the team's first practice of the week coming off their bye on Thursday, according to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Barkley was forced to leave the team's Week 8 win over the New York Giants in the third quarter due to a groin injury, but after the game, the 28-year-old was confident that he'd be ready to roll following the Week 9 bye. The fact that Barkley is practicing on Thursday is a good sign that he'll be ready to play on Monday night against the Green Bay Packers in Week 10, but we'll continue to monitor his status closely in the coming days. Barkley hasn't been nearly as good this year as he was in his first year in Philly in 2024, but he remains a must-start in all fantasy lineups when he's healthy. He had 18 touches for 174 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns in Week 8 before suffering his groin injury.
--Keith HernandezSource: NBC Sports Philadelphia - Dave Zangaro
November 6, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver
DeVonta Smith caught 15 of his 20 targets for 267 yards and a touchdown in the two games before the team's Week 9 bye. With fellow wideout
A.J. Brown (hamstring) out in the Week 8 win over the New York Giants, Smith led the team in catches (six), targets (nine), and receiving yards (84). The 26-year-old is a must-start regardless in fantasy football lineups, even if Brown can return on Monday night against the Green Bay Packers. But if Brown misses a second straight game, Smith will have WR1 upside in an Eagles passing game that was looking much better before the bye. Through the first nine weeks of the 2025 season, Smith has caught 44 passes for 588 yards and two touchdowns on 55 targets. Keep him locked into your starting lineups this week despite a challenging matchup on the road at Lambeau Field on Monday.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
November 6, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Treylon Burks made his 2025 season debut in the Sunday night loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9. The former first-rounder by the Tennessee Titans in 2022 out of Arkansas caught his only target for 14 yards, but he played 51% of the offensive snaps and could have a bigger role moving forward with
Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) expected to miss more time. The 25-year-old was a major bust in Tennessee and had a hard time staying on the field due to injuries, but perhaps a change of scenery is what he needed. Burks could see more targets this coming weekend when the Commanders take on the visiting Detroit Lions, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues should temper their expectations with veteran quarterback
Marcus Mariota back in the starting role, with
Jayden Daniels dealing with a dislocated left elbow.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
November 6, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is missing from practice for a second straight day this week on Thursday due to a hamstring injury that forced him from the Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, according to Taylor Kyles. Boutte is trending in the wrong direction to play in this weekend's contest on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unless he can return to practice on Friday in some capacity. The 23-year-old's momentum was halted by his injury on Sunday, as he was unable to pull in his only target before leaving and never returning. In the three games leading up to Week 9, Boutte was on the rise, with 10 catches on 12 targets for 223 yards and four touchdowns. If Boutte misses Week 10 action,
Stefon Diggs and
DeMario Douglas will be the Pats' top receivers, with tight end
Hunter Henry also seeing a boost in fantasy value.
--Keith HernandezSource: Patriots CLNS - Taylor Kyles
November 6, 2025
New England Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) missed a second consecutive practice on Thursday ahead of the team's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Stevenson missed last week's matchup with the Falcons, which led the way to a breakout performance for
TreVeyon Henderson. Stevenson is trending in the wrong direction for this week's matchup, making Henderson a must-start this week. Look for the Patriots to mix their rookie back into the passing game to maximize touches for their electric weapon. Stevenson owners should continue to watch injury reports throughout the weekend.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Taylor Kyles
November 6, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
Garrett Wilson (knee) has informed the media that he feels great and that he is good to go for Sunday's matchup with the Cleveland Browns. Wilson has posted 36 receptions for 395 yards and four touchdowns through six games this season, despite the team ranking last in passing yards with just 156.5 per game. The Jets' lackluster passing attack, combined with the Browns' fourth-ranked pass defense, paints a concerning picture for Wilson this week, but he should be viewed as a flex play, garnering a large target share in the offense.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Rich Cimini
November 6, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Rachaad White remains a must-start option heading into Sunday's tilt with a stingy New England Patriots defense. The Patriots have allowed a league-best 75.4 rushing yards per game, but White's impact in the passing game should allow him to remain relevant on Sunday. White has converted 24 targets into 21 receptions for 117 yards this season, making him a PPR weapon throughout the year. Along with his already high usage, the losses of
Mike Evans and
Chris Godwin have increased the need for quarterback
Baker Mayfield to rely on his backs in the passing game. Look for more of the same on Sunday, in this battle between two of the best teams in the league.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Buccaneers.com
November 6, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings continues to rise, as he has clearly become the primary receiving target of quarterback
Mac Jones. While
Christian McCaffrey remains the bell-cow in this offense, Jennings has passed
Kendrick Bourne as the primary downfield threat. Jennings has seen 19 targets over the past three weeks, to Bourne's eight. This spike in usage suggests a healthier version of Jennings that we did not see early in the season. With his stock rising, those who held firm through his struggles early are being rewarded. Jennings should be considered a must-start as the team faces off with the Rams, who the 49ers defeated in Week 5 without Jennings on the field.
--Shaun AlbinSource: 49ers.com
November 6, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Isaiah Bond (foot) was unable to practice again on Thursday, leaving his availability for the team's matchup with the New York Jets in doubt. Bond has appeared in eight games this season, hauling in 11 of 30 targets for 123 yards. The rookie speedster ranks 200th, out of 201 qualified receivers, with a 36.7% catch rate. With Bond's struggles this season, he should be dropped in all redraft leagues, while dynasty owners have can be a little more patient. It is evident this season that injuries, poor quarterback play, and questionable hands leave Bond unusable for starting lineups.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Scott Petrak ct
November 6, 2025
Carolina Panthers running back
Rico Dowdle (quadriceps) appears to be trending in the right direction heading into Sunday's matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Dowdle was seen stretching ahead of practice Thursday, after working on the side Wednesday. The emerging star is now wearing a helmet in practice, which is an encouraging sign. Continue to monitor injury reports through the weekend, with Dowdle viewed as a must-start if healthy. The 27-year-old has amassed 735 rushing yards and four touchdowns on just 131 carries this season, while adding another 132 yards and a touchdown through the air. The Saints are allowing 129.4 rushing yards per game, and it is unlikely that quarterback
Tyler Shough will be able to sustain drives and keep Dowdle off the field Sunday.
UPDATE: Dowdle was limited on Thursday.--Shaun AlbinSource: David Newton
November 6, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. is poised for another big game, as the team faces a beatable Jets secondary in Week 10. Fannin has seen 23 targets over the last three weeks and appears to be the favorite weapon for fellow rookie quarterback
Dillon Gabriel. The Jets have allowed 15 passing touchdowns through eight games, making the Browns red zone target a must-add off the waiver wire this week. This week's matchup is projected to be a defensive battle, with both teams relying heavily on their respective rushing attacks, likely resulting in heavy sets and high usage for tight ends in the passing game.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Cleveland Browns
November 6, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers walks into an immediate opportunity to dominate the target share as they face the Houston Texans in Week 10. Meyers joins a wide receiver room absent of
Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) and
Travis Hunter (knee). The Jaguars are averaging just 215.3 yards per game through the air, but Meyers' biggest competition for targets this week is 23-year-old
Parker Washington.
Trevor Lawrence and the offense face a tough test against a Texans defense that is allowing just 177.5 passing yards per game and ranks fourth with nine interceptions on the year. Meyers is a must-start option this week, as Lawrence tests out his new weapon on day one.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Jacksonville Jaguars
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