October 16, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday night's matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, dealing a major blow to an already struggling defensive unit. Hendrickson leads the Bengals in sacks (4) this season, and his absence will make it even tougher for Cincinnati's defense -- currently ranked 31st in the league -- to contain a rejuvenated
Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers offense. Without their top pass-rusher, the Bengals' ability to generate pressure and limit big plays takes a significant hit. Fantasy managers should steer clear of starting the Bengals defense in Week 7, as they'll face an uphill battle as they host a divisional rival finding its offensive rhythm.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Cincinnati Bengals
October 16, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Marquez Valdes-Scantling (calf) was added to the team's injury report on Thursday and is expected to miss at least the next couple of weeks. The veteran wideout's absence is another setback for a 49ers offense already dealing with multiple injuries across the roster. Fortunately, tight end
George Kittle (hamstring) is trending toward returning this week, providing quarterback
Mac Jones with a much-needed security blanket in the passing game. Without MVS, expect to see a heavy dose of Kittle along with
Kendrick Bourne and
Jauan Jennings in the passing game while utilizing a run-heavy approach against the Atlanta Falcons. With the Falcons boasting the league's top-ranked defense, fantasy managers should temper expectations for all 49ers pass-catchers until the offense gets back to full strength.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Matt Maiocco
October 16, 2025
San Francisco 49ers tight end
George Kittle (hamstring), who is currently on Injured Reserve due to a hamstring injury he suffered in the season opener, said he plans to play this Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. The Niners designated the 32-year-old to return from IR this week, which means the team now has 21 days to officially activate him. In his return to practice on Wednesday, Kittle was limited, and he maintained that practice status on Thursday. Despite suffering a full tear of his hamstring in Week 1, Kittle is back to full health and is hoping to make his return this weekend. It's unclear if the coaching staff feels the same way yet, but we should have our answer by Saturday, when the Niners will need to activate Kittle from IR if they intend to play him on Sunday. Despite the layoff, Kittle will be back on the TE1 radar immediately if he returns to action against Atlanta.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Vic Tafur
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (hamstring) upgraded to a full practice on Thursday after he was listed as limited on Wednesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Johnston was unable to play in the team's Week 6 win over the Miami Dolphins, but he's trending toward returning a week later to face the Indianapolis Colts now that he has returned to a full practice participant. That would be bad news for both
Keenan Allen and
Ladd McConkey in L.A.'s passing attack. Johnston cooled off in Week 5, but he still leads the Bolts in receiving yards (377) and touchdowns (four) on 26 receptions in his five games played. The former first-rounder has really taken the next step in his development in 2025 and has really improved his chemistry with quarterback
Justin Herbert deep down the field. If Johnston returns on Sunday, he'll be an upside WR3 play in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
October 16, 2025
Former Tennessee Titans first-round wide receiver
Treylon Burks is expected to sign with the Washington Commanders' practice squad, sources tell Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Burks is a low-risk, high-reward addition who played in a similar offense in college to the one that Kliff Kingsbury is running in D.C., and he could be elevated quickly to Washington's active 53-man roster. Before visiting with the Commanders, Burks had a meeting with the Denver Broncos this week. The Commanders' impending addition of Burks speaks to their need for WR depth, with both
Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and
Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel) potentially missing the Week 7 game against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys this Sunday.
Noah Brown (groin, knee) was also put on Injured Reserve this week. Burks is an interesting addition, but he'll be behind
Luke McCaffrey, rookie
Jaylin Lane, and
Chris Moore if McLaurin and Samuel cannot play.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
October 16, 2025
For the second straight day this week, Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray (foot) was limited in practice on Thursday as he tends to a mid-foot sprain, according to Arizona Sports' Tyler Drake. Murray suffered a mid-foot sprain in the Week 5 loss to the Tennessee Titans and was inactive in Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The 28-year-old may need to upgrade to a full practice on Friday to avoid missing a second straight game this Sunday versus the visiting Green Bay Packers, especially since backup
Jacoby Brissett showed well in his spot start last weekend. Murray will be more of a QB2 for fantasy managers if he's able to start in Week 7, with top receivers
Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) and
Zay Jones (knee) nursing injuries that could keep them out against the Packers. Scrambling and using his legs is a big part of Murray's fantasy appeal, so although it's not believed to be a serious injury, it's worrisome for his managers.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
October 16, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) was listed as a limited participant in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday, according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. Harrison was seen catching passes from backup quarterback
Jacoby Brissett during practice on Thursday while wearing a non-contact jersey. The 23-year-old former first-rounder suffered a concussion in the Week 6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and is now in the league's concussion protocol. It's good news that he has practiced on Wednesday and Thursday, but Harrison still needs to be cleared by an independent neurologist and is up in the air to play this weekend against the visiting Green Bay Packers. If he does get cleared, Harrison could be working with Brissett on offense with
Kyler Murray potentially missing a second straight game with a mid-foot sprain.
Zay Jones (knee) missed a second straight practice on Thursday, so if Harrison and Jones both cannot play, Arizona would be down to
Michael Wilson (foot) and
Greg Dortch as their top two receivers on Sunday.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
October 16, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Bam Knight (knee) was upgraded to a full practice participant on Thursday after he was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice, according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. Knight was surprisingly Arizona's backfield leader in the Week 6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, but he came out of that game a little banged up. However, his return to a full practice on Thursday puts him on track to play this Sunday versus the visiting Green Bay Packers. Knight played 37 offensive snaps on Sunday and had 12 touches for 54 scrimmage yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile,
Michael Carter played 32 snaps, had 11 touches, and totaled 64 scrimmage yards. The 24-year-old Knight is worth a waiver-wire pickup if he's still available in your league, but the Cardinals could go with the hot hand moving forward with
Trey Benson (knee) on Injured Reserve. At best, Knight is setting up as a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex this week against Green Bay.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
October 16, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders tight end
Brock Bowers (knee) remains absent from practice on Thursday, according to ESPN's Ryan McFadden. Bowers has yet to practice this week and is unlikely to make his return in a Week 7 divisional contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 22-year-old second-year tight end initially suffered a PCL injury in Week 1 and played through it, but he will be missing his third straight contest this weekend. The Raiders have their bye coming up in Week 8, so the hope is that he will be recovered in time to take the field in Week 9 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bowers' knee injury has made him one of the biggest fantasy busts so far in 2025, but he needs to remain stashed in all fantasy formats.
Michael Mayer scored his first touchdown of the year in the Week 6 win over the Tennessee Titans and will be in play as a TE2 streamer against KC this weekend with Bowers likely out again.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
October 16, 2025
Updating a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers (knee, toe) is not participating in practice on Thursday despite offensive coordinator Chip Kelly saying he expected him to, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. Despite playing 90% of the offensive snaps in the Week 6 win over the Tennessee Titans, Meyers has missed both practices so far this week, putting him in danger of missing the Week 7 game this Sunday against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. The 28-year-old will need to return to practice on Friday to have a shot at being active this weekend. With tight end
Brock Bowers (knee) expected to miss a third straight game, the Raiders would be missing their top two pass-catchers if Meyers is also unavailable. Receiver
Tre Tucker and tight end
Michael Mayer could be heavily targeted. Meyers hasn't shown much chemistry with quarterback
Geno Smith this year and did not take advantage of Bowers missing the last two weeks.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
October 16, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb (ankle) told reporters on Thursday that he will play and will "not be on a pitch count" in Week 7 against the Washington Commanders, per Clarence Hill Jr. of DLLS Sports. Lamb has been sidelined since Week 3, when he suffered a high ankle sprain early in the Cowboys' loss to the Chicago Bears. The 26-year-old recorded 16 catches for 222 yards on 24 targets across the first two weeks of 2025. Lamb should immediately re-assume the WR1 role in Dallas upon his return. He profiles as a must-start fantasy wide receiver in Week 7 against Washington.
UPDATE: Lamb was limited again in practice on Thursday.--Will BradySource: DLLS Sports - Clarence Hill Jr.
October 16, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Ricky Pearsall (knee) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Pearsall has been sidelined since Week 4 due to a knee sprain, and he appears to be at risk of being inactive again in Week 7 when the 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons. Pearsall has recorded 20 catches for 327 yards on 29 targets across four games so far this season. If he remains out, 49ers wideout
Kendrick Bourne could be in for another week as the focal point of the team's passing game. San Francisco could be getting star tight end
George Kittle (hamstring) back off of Injured Reserve in Week 7 as well. Should Pearsall return against Atlanta, he would profile as a low-end WR3/flex option. However, fantasy managers should likely count on him being sidelined for a third straight week.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
October 16, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
DJ Moore (hip, groin) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday after being listed as a non-participant on Wednesday. Moore got banged up during the team's Week 6 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday night, but it appears he's trending in the right direction. Still, his status for Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints remains unclear. Moore has recorded 19 catches for 215 yards and one touchdown on 26 targets through five games so far this season. If he were to be sidelined on Sunday, Bears wideouts
Luther Burden III and
Olamide Zaccheaus would both likely see an uptick in playing time and targets. Should Moore be healthy enough to play, he profiles as a low-end WR3/flex option in Week 7.
--Will BradySource: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs
October 16, 2025
Chicago Bears running back
D'Andre Swift (groin) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday due to a groin injury. Swift was not on Wednesday's injury report, which could indicate that he tweaked the groin during Thursday's practice. The 26-year-old has recorded 447 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns on 85 total touches through five games so far this season. If he is unable to suit up in Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints, Bears running back
Kyle Monangai would likely see a majority of the backfield work. Third-year back
Roschon Johnson could factor into the mix as well. Assuming Swift can play on Sunday, he profiles as a solid fantasy RB2 in Week 7.
--Will BradySource: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs
October 16, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice, per ESPN's Katherine Terrell. Terrell previously reported that the team plans to hold Kamara out of Wednesday practices for the time being as part of a maintenance plan for his ankle. The 30-year-old should be on track to play in Week 7 against the Chicago Bears. Kamara has recorded 436 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown on 105 total touches through six games this season. He has not topped 80 scrimmage yards in a game since Week 2 and has not scored a touchdown since Week 1. Kamara profiles as a low-end fantasy RB2/high-end flex option in Week 7, even in a favorable matchup on paper against the Chicago Bears.
UPDATE: Kamara was limited in his return to practice.--Will BradySource: ESPN - Katherine Terrell
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