October 16, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard delivered three assists in Wednesday's 8-3 road victory over the St. Louis Blues. The Blackhawks traveled to St. Louis as huge underdogs but came away with two points thanks to Bedard's 10th career three-point effort. Bedard doubled his points tally for the season and now boasts two goals and four assists through five contests. While it's too early to say if Bedard can maintain this scoring pace all season, the Blackhawks look much more competitive this year, and that should help Bedard keep his offensive production high.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
October 16, 2025
Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy (knee) was officially ruled out of Saturday's contest against Alabama on Wednesday's official injury report. The potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft suffered a torn ACL in January and has yet to make his season debut in 2025. With McCoy and Ricky Gibson out of action again, breakout Colorado transfer Colton Hood and freshman Ty Redmond will have their hands full with wideouts Germie Bernard, Ryan Williams, and Isaiah Horton. Tennessee ranks last in the SEC in passing yards allowed per game (257.8) through Week 7.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: SEC Injury Report
October 16, 2025
Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson racked up four assists in his season debut on Wednesday, helping his squad beat the Ottawa Senators 8-4. Benson, who had missed the first few games of the campaign due to a facial injury, registered assists in all situations, starting off with a short-handed helper in the second period. He logged nearly a minute and a half on the penalty kill, while spending 3:43 on the power play. During even-strength play, Benson was partnered with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch on the first line. The trio scored a combined eight points, so it's safe to assume that they will stick together for a while.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
October 16, 2025
Alabama running back Jam Miller (head) was listed as questionable on Wednesday's official injury report for the upcoming matchup against No. 11 Tennessee. The Senior was banged up in last week's win over Missouri and is in concussion protocol. "Jam is continuing to move along here throughout the week," head coach Kaleb DeBoer said Wednesday night during his radio show. "But there's, we call it the protocol. Everyone knows it as the protocol. You've got to meet those steps throughout the week." Miller missed the team's first three games of the season before returning and providing a spark to the Tide's rushing attack. In three contests, Miller has posted 58 rushing attempts for 267 yards and one score. If he can't play on Saturday, Kevin Riley should operate as the lead back.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: SEC Injury Report
October 16, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (lower body) is expected to make his season debut in Thursday's encounter with the Winnipeg Jets. York practiced for a third straight day on Wednesday, and the team is expected to activate him from Injured Reserve ahead of Thursday's game. With York's return, the Flyers receive help on both ends of the ice, as the 24-year-old blue-liner posted 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) and 126 blocks in 66 outings last season. York is expected to join Travis Sanheim on the first defensive pairing Thursday night, with Emil Andrae coming out of the lineup. Philadelphia has reassigned him to the minors.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
October 16, 2025
San Jose Sharks defenseman John Klingberg (lower body) is considered day-to-day. The Swedish veteran has sustained a lower-body injury ahead of Friday's meeting with the Utah Mammoth. Klingberg has kicked off his career in San Jose with two points (one goal, one assist) in three games. He's collected both of his points on the power play. On the defensive end, Klingberg has contributed four blocks and three hits. Since Timothy Liljegren (upper body) is also nursing an injury, the Sharks may have two new blue-liners in the lineup on Friday. The team has carried Shakir Mukhamadullin and Vincent Desharnais as extra defensemen.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
October 16, 2025
New York Rangers defenseman Will Borgen (lower body) missed Wednesday's practice and may be unavailable on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Borgen has registered one assist, four shots, six blocks, and eight hits with a plus-two rating across the first five games of the season. The Rangers have recalled Scott Morrow from the minors to potentially take Borgen's place in the lineup. Connor Mackey is also an option to fill in for Borgen. The Rangers defense has already lost Carson Soucy (upper body), who landed on Injured Reserve Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
October 16, 2025
Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower body) remains day-to-day ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. He's at risk of missing a third consecutive game due to a lower-body injury. Jordan Harris has filled in for Lindholm during his absence and will go again on Thursday if needed. The former Montreal Canadiens player has performed well, grabbing points in back-to-back games with a goal and an assist against the Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning. Due to health issues, Lindholm has made only 19 appearances since the start of last season, so this likely isn't the only time Boston will need Harris' services this campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
October 16, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Jaden Ivey (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Wednesday that Ivey is "working through some things," leaving his status up in the air for Thursday's preseason finale against the Washington Wizards. Heading into the preseason, Ivey was declared healthy after his 2024-25 campaign ended in early January due to a broken fibula. The 23-year-old logged 14 minutes in Detroit's first preseason game on Oct. 6 but has been sidelined since. This is a bit concerning, but there are currently no indications that Ivey's status for the season opener is in doubt.
--Taavi PailkSource: Hunter Patterson
October 16, 2025
New York Knicks guard/forward
Josh Hart (back) is making progress, but it's unclear if he will be available for Friday's preseason finale against the Charlotte Hornets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports. Back spasms have disrupted Hart's preparations for the new NBA season, and he has only been a limited participant in practices. Missing preseason has been a big blow for Hart, as he could have used the games to re-establish his spot among the starting five. The versatile veteran was moved to the bench during the 2025 playoffs, and there have been suggestions that new head coach Mike Brown could prefer
Mitchell Robinson over Hart as a starter.
--Taavi PailkSource: Kristian Winfield
October 16, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Jaren Jackson Jr. (toe) made his preseason debut in Wednesday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, notching 17 points in 22 minutes during a 145-116 loss. Jackson Jr. was very active offensively, taking 20 shots from the field. Unfortunately, he made only seven attempts. Three of his makes came from downtown on nine shots. Jackson Jr. also grabbed a pair of rebounds and had one block with one assist. Seeing Jackson Jr. on the floor Wednesday night will have been a pleasant surprise for fantasy managers, as he was initially expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season due to offseason toe surgery. The Grizzlies star will get one more preseason game on Friday against the Miami Heat to work himself into shape before things get serious.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
October 16, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (thumb) has signed a five-year, $140 million contract extension. He had one year remaining on his rookie deal. The 25-year-old has been a solid performer for the Kings, averaging 13.3 points and 5.6 rebounds for his career. Last season, he registered a career-high 6.7 rebounds per game, though Murray's offensive production dipped to 12.4 points due to poor three-point shooting. Due to a thumb injury, Murray must sit out the start of the 2025-26 campaign. He will be re-evaluated in early November. The Kings will be missing a regular starter until Murray returns, creating an interesting dynamic on the team early in the season, especially after Sacramento snapped up
Russell Westbrook, who will be an additional option in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA.com
October 16, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) didn't finish Wednesday's preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. He suffered a right hamstring injury during the game, exiting in the fourth quarter after logging 24 minutes. Sabonis finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists. Hamstring injuries usually take several weeks to heal, so it's possible the Kings have to begin their season without Sabonis.
Drew Eubanks could land a starting role in his absence, while
Dario Saric and
Maxime Raynaud are also options at the five position.
--Taavi PailkSource: Anthony Slater
October 16, 2025
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (hamstring) left Wednesday's 110-108 preseason win against the Toronto Raptors early due to a hamstring problem. He logged only seven minutes of action before exiting the game with hamstring tightness. This was certainly a worrying sight, but Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla downplayed the injury postgame. "Talked to him after, he said he would be fine," Mazzula told reporters. "But I didn't get a full update." Boston starts the regular season on Oct. 22 against the Philadelphia 76ers, and Brown's health will be a key storyline to follow as the season approaches.
--Taavi PailkSource: Celtics on CLNS
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
October 15, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end
Pat Freiermuth saw just one target in last week's win and will look to earn more opportunities against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night. It's worth noting that this is an excellent matchup for all of Pittsburgh's tight ends, as Cincinnati surrenders the most fantasy points per game to the position. Unfortunately, Freiermuth has been playing behind both
Darnell Washington and
Jonnu Smith in recent contests, rendering him unreliable for fantasy purposes. The fifth-year pro can remain on waiver wires in all redraft formats heading into Week 7.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
October 15, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Stefon Diggs (chest) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. It appears the veteran wideout is dealing with a minor chest issue. It's unclear when he picked up the injury, but it shouldn't be something that sidelines him in Week 7. Diggs posted back-to-back 100-yard games before giving fantasy managers a 28-yard dud this past weekend. The 31-year-old has a plus-matchup against the Tennessee Titans this weekend. Just to be safe, fantasy managers should check back later in the week to confirm Diggs is fine for Sunday's game.
--Andy WebbSource: patriots.com
October 15, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs (illness) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. It sounds like Jacobs was feeling under the weather so the team decided to limit him on Wednesday. This shouldn't be something that impacts his status for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. For now, Jacobs is considered day-to-day and should return to full practice in a day or two. After a slow start, Jacobs has turned it on with four total touchdowns and over 85 rushing yards in each of his last two games. He's a must-start RB1 against the Cardinals in Week 7.
--Andy WebbSource: packers.com
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