October 19, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Chris Olave caught five of his seven targets for 98 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's Week 7 loss to the Chicago Bears. Olave briefly exited the contest in the first half and was evaluated in the medical tent, but he returned to the game and proceeded to score a pair of touchdowns. This was the first two-touchdown game of Olave's career, and he also set a new career-high in fantasy points (26.8 in PPR leagues). The 25-year-old has sneakily been one of the most consistent fantasy receivers this year, scoring double-digit points in all seven of his games so far. As long as he can continue to avoid the injury bug, he'll remain a strong WR2 option in most leagues. He faces off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next week.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 19, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver
A.J. Brown caught four of his six targets for 121 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's Week 7 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The 28-year-old has found his groove as a big-play threat lately, totaling 15 catches and 244 yards over his last three contests. He was one of several benefactors during this week's strong offensive performance. The passing game found plenty of life as Brown and
DeVonta Smith combined for 13 catches, 304 yards, and three touchdowns. This duo will look to build on its momentum when facing a surging Giants squad in Week 8. Brown is a fringe top-12 fantasy receiver at the moment.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 19, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie running back
Quinshon Judkins carried the ball 25 times for 84 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns during Sunday's Week 7 win over the Miami Dolphins. He was not targeted in the passing game. Judkins' yardage efficiency (3.4 YPC) was nothing special, but that's a moot point when you look at his touchdown efficiency. The rookie had a great opportunity to thrive this week against a Dolphins defense that has struggled to defend the run all year. Miami's offensive woes also helped Judkins, giving the ball back to Cleveland's offense quite often. Judkins certainly capitalized on his opportunities and now has double-digit fantasy points (PPR) in five of his six games. He should be viewed as a low-end RB1 heading into Week 8 against the New England Patriots.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 19, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver
DeVonta Smith caught nine of his 11 targets for 183 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 7 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The highlight of his performance was a 79-yard touchdown catch that extended Philadelphia's lead to two possessions in the third quarter. Smith led the team in receiving yards and combined with
A.J. Brown for the entirety of the Eagles' offensive scoring. The 26-year-old hasn't been very consistent week over week, but games like these remind managers of his extreme upside. He should continue to be viewed as a solid WR2 heading into Week 8 against the New York Giants.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 19, 2025
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore acknowledged that "there's concern" surrounding running back
Kendre Miller (knee), who left during the first quarter of Sunday's Week 7 loss. Moore did not elaborate on the injury, but it sounds like the backup running back could be at risk of missing extended time. Miller had previously carved out a decent workload in his backup role behind
Alvin Kamara, so his absence will presumably clear the way for Kamara to reclaim the workhorse role in New Orleans.
Devin Neal, who had one carry for one yard on Sunday, could also see a slight uptick in snaps if Miller misses any games. Fantasy managers invested in his status should monitor the Saints' injury reports ahead of Week 8 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
--Andersen PickardSource: Katherine Terrell
October 19, 2025
Carolina Panthers quarterback
Bryce Young (ankle) is undergoing tests to evaluate the severity of his ankle injury, according to head coach Dave Canales. Young exited during the second half of Sunday's Week 7 win over the New York Jets and was unable to return.
Andy Dalton took over in his absence, and while he did close out the victory, he was unable to lead a scoring drive. The Panthers were relatively fortunate that Young's injury came in a softer matchup against the Jets, who were never able to mount a true comeback threat. Their schedule gets much tougher in Week 8, though, as they take on the Buffalo Bills. Having Young available will be key for the Panthers as they look to pull off the upset at home. Fans and fantasy managers should keep an eye on the Panthers' injury reports over the next week.
--Andersen PickardSource: Mike Kaye
October 19, 2025
Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray (foot) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 7 contest against the Green Bay Packers. He had been listed as questionable but was widely expected to miss his second game in a row. Murray's loss will be felt, as he had amassed a respectable 962 passing yards, 173 rushing yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions through the first five weeks of the season. On Sunday,
Jacoby Brissett will start in his place. Brissett impressed with 320 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception last Sunday against the Colts. He'll look to build on that momentum during a difficult matchup against the Packers.
--Andersen PickardSource: Arizona Cardinals
October 19, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's Week 7 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity all week long. Wicks has mostly filled a depth role behind
Matthew Golden and
Romeo Doubs this season, catching just 12 passes for 129 yards and zero touchdowns. He's off the fantasy radar despite a favorable matchup against Arizona.
--Andersen PickardSource: Rob Demovsky
October 19, 2025
Green Bay Packers kicker
Brandon McManus (quadricep) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 7 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the wrong direction after missing all three practices this past week.
Lucas Havrisik will operate as the Packers' kicker for the second week in a row. Last Sunday, he had a productive outing with two field goals and three extra points. He could enjoy similar success this week against a struggling Cardinals team.
--Andersen PickardSource: Rob Demovsky
October 19, 2025
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (head) was taken to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion during the second half of Sunday's Week 7 loss against the Carolina Panthers. He finished the game with four tackles and one pass defended. While Gardner is still being evaluated and has not officially been diagnosed with a concussion, he is certainly at risk of missing next week's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. That would be a major loss for the Jets, who are now 0-7 and would have a tough time slowing down
Ja'Marr Chase even if Gardner were healthy.
--Andersen PickardSource: Zack Rosenblatt
October 19, 2025
Chicago Bears tight end
Cole Kmet (back) exited during the second quarter of Sunday's Week 7 contest against the New Orleans Saints. He is officially listed as doubtful to return. At the time of his departure, he had just one catch for 16 yards. While the team hasn't officially ruled out a Kmet return, it appears unlikely that he'll get back into the game. As a result, rookie
Colston Loveland will take over as the Bears' primary tight end. Loveland could be a solid TE2 going forward, especially if Kmet misses time. Fantasy managers invested in either Bears tight end should monitor the team's practice reports leading up to Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens.
--Andersen PickardSource: Bears Communications
October 19, 2025
Carolina Panthers quarterback
Bryce Young (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 7 contest against the New York Jets. He was taken to the locker room and was initially listed as questionable to return before being downgraded to out. He finishes Sunday's game having completed 15 of 25 passes for 138 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. He also rushed for 10 yards and took a sack. Young was replaced by
Andy Dalton, who will be tasked with preserving Carolina's multi-possession lead over the Jets. Fantasy managers invested in Young's status should monitor the Panthers' practice reports leading up to Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills.
--Andersen PickardSource: Darin Gantt
October 19, 2025
Miami Dolphins quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa was benched during the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 7 contest against the Cleveland Browns. He was in the midst of an all-time poor outing, having completed 12 of 23 passes for 100 yards, zero touchdowns, and three interceptions, including a pick-six. He also took two sacks and rushed for six yards. Tagovailoa was replaced by
Quinn Ewers, who is active for the first time this season. Miami made the decision ahead of Week 7 to name Ewers the backup quarterback over
Zach Wilson. The Texas product will be tasked with limiting the damage in the final minutes of the blowout loss to Cleveland. All eyes will be on Miami with Mike McDaniel's seat hotter than ever, and a potential quarterback change on the radar ahead of Week 8.
--Andersen PickardSource: Adam Schefter
October 19, 2025
Carolina Panthers quarterback
Bryce Young (ankle) exited during the third quarter of Sunday's Week 7 contest against the New York Jets. He was taken to the locker room and is officially questionable to return. At the time of his departure, he had completed 15 of 25 passes for 138 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. He also rushed for 10 yards and took a sack. Young was replaced by
Andy Dalton, who will be tasked with preserving Carolina's multi-possession lead over the Jets.
--Andersen PickardSource: Adam Schefter
October 19, 2025
Miami Dolphins tight end
Darren Waller (pectoral) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 7 contest against the Cleveland Browns. He exited in the second quarter and had not registered a statistic at the time of his departure. The veteran tight end had found success in recent weeks, though, catching 10 passes for 117 yards and four touchdowns over his last four games.
Julian Hill and
Tanner Conner will take over as Miami's primary tight ends until Waller is healthy enough to play again.
--Andersen PickardSource: Miami Dolphins
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