October 16, 2025
After a season-best performance last week, New York Giants wide receiver
Lil'Jordan Humphrey has quickly risen as a name to watch in deeper leagues with fellow receiver
Malik Nabers (knee) out for the year. The former Texas standout saw a 17% increase in roster pickups in Sleeper dynasty formats, making him one of the most popular adds of the week. Humphrey was playing mostly because an injury to
Darius Slayton (hamstring) further thinned out the Giants' receiver room, making Humphrey's role a bit of a wild card in future weeks. The veteran wideout has only surpassed 20 catches in a season once in his previous six years, topping out at 31 with Denver last year, so managers should likely temper expectations for him, especially against a tough Denver defense this week.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Pro Football Reference
October 16, 2025
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers facing a rash of injuries at wide receiver, one of the team's answers could be tight end
Cade Otton, who is playing an impressive number of snaps and coming off a season high in targets. Otton has played more than 90% of Tampa's snaps for five weeks in a row and has continued to see more work in the passing game. The fourth-year tight end caught nine of 11 targets for 132 yards during the past two games, and although he's looking for his first touchdown of the season, he figures to be a high-quality fantasy TE2 or bye week fill-in against Detroit in Week 7. The Bucs' first injury report of the week will be worth watching, however, as receivers
Mike Evans (hamstring),
Emeka Egbuka (hamstring), and
Chris Godwin (leg) are all dealing with injuries.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
October 16, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals tight end
Tanner Hudson (concussion) was ruled out for Thursday Night Football against the Steelers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. Hudson suffered a concussion in the Week 6 loss to the Packers and wasn't able to clear concussion protocol on a short week. Fellow tight end
Mike Gesicki (pectoral) was also injured during the game and will miss time.
Noah Fant and
Drew Sample will be lined up for more opportunities, with Fant as likely as the top pass-catching option. Fant has been productive in a limited sample so far this season, hauling in 16 of his 18 targets for 107 yards and a touchdown.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Paul Dehner Jr.
October 16, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson (hip) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Steelers, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. Hendrickson did not practice at all this week, but will still have a chance to suit up Thursday. It's not ideal that he didn't practice, but the questionable tag is an encouraging sign. Hendrickson has totaled four sacks in six games this season and would be a big loss for an already below-average Bengals defense.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Paul Dehner Jr.
October 16, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Darnell Mooney (hamstring) was listed as limited in Wednesday's walkthrough, according to Marc Raimondi of ESPN. Mooney missed Monday night's matchup against the Bills after getting injured in Week 4 against Washington. It's a positive sign to see Mooney listed as limited, but more will be known from the Thursday and Friday practice reports. Mooney has struggled to stay healthy this season, which has limited him to seven catches for 79 yards on 16 targets in three games this season.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Marc Raimondi
October 16, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Zay Jones (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough, while
Michael Wilson (foot) was listed as limited. The Cardinals suffered multiple injuries to wide receivers in Week 6, with
Marvin Harrison Jr. leaving with a concussion as well. Jones is coming off his best game of the season, catching five of his eight targets for 79 yards. Wilson left early with an injury after catching four of five targets for 44 yards. Their statuses will be monitored throughout the week, and
Greg Dortch would be a name to watch if Jones and Wilson are unable to play on Sunday.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Arizona Cardinals
October 16, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Bam Knight (knee) was limited in Wednesday's walk-through, according to the team. Knight handled 11 carries for 34 yards and a touchdown last week against Indianapolis and apparently banged up his knee at some point. He essentially split touches with
Michael Carter, who had 13 touches. It looks like both Carter and Knight will handle the bulk of the running back touches moving forward, which creates a messy situation for fantasy. They also have a tough Week 7 matchup against a stingy Green Bay defense. Knight will likely rank in the low-end RB3 territory for Sunday.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Arizona Cardinals
October 16, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
D.J. Moore (hip, groin) did not participate in the Bears' walk-through on Wednesday, according to the team. The participation for players is an estimate since no practice was held, but Moore would not have practiced anyway. Moore. suffered the injury during Monday night's win over Washington and then had to stay in the hospital overnight in Washington, D.C. He was productive before leaving, catching three of five targets for 42 yards and adding 10 rushing yards on two carries. His status will be monitored throughout the week, with further updates to follow.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Chicago Bears
October 15, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense held the Cleveland Browns to just nine points while recording six sacks in their Week 6 victory. Although Pittsburgh surprisingly came up empty in the turnover department, it was still a dominant showing against a division rival. The Steelers now draw another AFC North foe, the Cincinnati Bengals, on Thursday Night Football. The Bengals' offense showed signs of life last week with
Joe Flacco taking over at quarterback, but the 40-year-old had thrown six interceptions and taken nine sacks in four starts with the Browns to begin the season. Pittsburgh's defense, averaging two takeaways and four sacks per contest, is primed for another strong performance and can be started with confidence in all fantasy formats.
--Jorden HillSource: Pro Football Reference
October 15, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker
Chris Boswell drilled both of his extra-point tries and went 3-for-4 on field-goal attempts in a Week 6 win over the Cleveland Browns. His lone miss came on a 54-yard try, as the 11th-year veteran slipped on less-than-ideal field conditions. Boswell should remain steady as usual against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night. The Bengals are one of just three teams in the NFL allowing over 30 points per game through six weeks, so if Pittsburgh's offense continues to move the ball effectively, Boswell should have plenty of opportunities to contribute. He checks in as a top-10 option in RotoBaller's Week 7 fantasy rankings.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
October 15, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Jennings played through five broken ribs during last weekend's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He hauled in one of his three targets for seven yards. Jennings played 77 percent of the offensive snaps despite dealing with an ankle and obvious rib issues. At the moment, it seems like Jennings will be available for the Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. However, the injuries are likely impacting his performance, so he won't be an ideal fantasy option, assuming he's active.
--Andy WebbSource: Cam Inman
October 15, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end
Jonnu Smith has seen underwhelming utilization through his first five games with the team but will look to make a bigger impact against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7. The Bengals have given up the second-most targets and the most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this year, leaving the door open for Smith to produce on Thursday night. Although he played behind
Darnell Washington in Week 6, it was encouraging to see his snap share rebound to nearly 70% after logging just 25% in his previous game. With wide receiver
Calvin Austin III (shoulder) sidelined again, Smith could earn a handful of looks from
Aaron Rodgers. While he can't be started with any real confidence, the 30-year-old offers some upside to desperate fantasy managers this week.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
October 15, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks
J.J. McCarthy (ankle) and
Carson Wentz (shoulder) are a bit banged up heading into the Week 7 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. McCarthy was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. He's working his way back from a high ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 2. This is a step in the right direction for McCarthy, but the 22-year-old still isn't 100 percent healthy. As for Wentz, he was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. He injured his shoulder during the Week 5 win over the Cleveland Browns. It seems likely that Wentz will be under center for this Sunday's game.
--Andy WebbSource: Minnesota Vikings
October 15, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Jerry Jeudy (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. It's never a good sign to see a player with a knee injury, but the fact he was limited is a positive sign. It means Jeudy's knee issue isn't bad enough to keep him completely out of practice. Regardless, fantasy managers should monitor his status throughout the week. Last week, Jeudy saw a season-high 13 targets but only hauled in five of them for 43 yards in the loss. Even if he's healthy, Jeudy should be viewed as a low-end flex option for Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins.
--Andy WebbSource: Mary Kay Cabot
October 15, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Chris Olave (hip) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. Olave appears to have picked up a minor hip injury during this past weekend's matchup against the New England Patriots. He looked good on the field as he hauled in six of his 10 targets for 98 yards in the loss. This is likely just the team being cautious with their star wideout early in the week. Fantasy managers should check back, but Olave is expected to be fine for the Week 7 matchup against the Chicago Bears.
--Andy WebbSource: saints.com
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