October 19, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy (toe) could return against the Houston Texans in Week 8, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The team has "hope" that he'll be able to suit up next Sunday, but Pelissero notes that he has not logged a full practice since Week 4. Furthermore, the 49ers don't intend to rush Purdy back, and he won't return to the starting lineup until he's fully healthy once again. Next week's set of practices will be the true test in determining whether the former seventh-round pick is capable of playing. In the meantime,
Mac Jones will lead the 49ers' offense in Week 7 against Houston.
--Andersen PickardSource: Tom Pelissero
October 19, 2025
Los Angeles Rams tight end
Tutu Atwell should have a significantly large role against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Teammate
Puka Nacua (ankle) was ruled out, leaving Atwell and
Jordan Whittington competing for the No. 2 wide receiver role behind
Davante Adams. While Whittington played more than 90 percent of the snaps last weekend, Atwell has more experience in Los Angeles' offense. He's primarily a deep threat, offering the Rams a weapon downfield with his ability to shake defenders and get open for big gains. Over his last two games alone, he has three catches, 160 yards, and one touchdown. Deep-threat players tend to be a little more boom-or-bust, so we can't guarantee that Atwell will produce even with Nacua out. However, he should certainly occupy a larger role on Sunday, giving him a greater chance to offer WR3/flex value in fantasy football.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 19, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders tight end
Michael Mayer is expected to remain the team's starter in Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Star tight end
Brock Bowers (knee) will likely miss his third consecutive game, leaving Mayer in line to operate at the top of the depth chart. It will be the second consecutive start for the 24-year-old, who was excellent last Sunday with five catches, 50 yards, and a touchdown. The Chiefs have allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to tight ends in 2025, but an anticipated negative game script and a lack of many other options in the passing game will likely compel
Geno Smith to throw to his primary tight end early and often. Mayer should be viewed as a mid-to-low TE1 this week.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 19, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Jordan Whittington will move up the depth chart for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Rams will be without top wideout
Puka Nacua (ankle) for this game. That means, Whittington could move into the No. 2 role behind
Davante Adams for this game. The 25-year-old has been quiet, but saw a season-high four targets and played 92 percent of the offensive snaps during last week's game. The expectation is that Whittington will be more involved with Nacua unable to play. There should be flex value here against a shaky Jaguars secondary this weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
October 19, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Chris Moore figures to have a larger role during Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The Commanders are without wideouts
Terry McLaurin (quad),
Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel), and
Noah Brown (groin) for this game. That means,
Luke McCaffrey and Moore will serve as the top wideouts in this offense. Moore posted a decent game last week where he hauled in three receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown. The Cowboys secondary is already struggling, but now they'll be without top defensive back Trevon Diggs (concussion) as well. Moore could offer flex value in PPR formats.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
October 19, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Luke McCaffrey will serve as the No. 1 wideout for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Commanders will be without
Terry McLaurin (quad),
Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel), and
Noah Brown (groin) for this Week 7 contest. McCaffrey will serve as the top option against the Cowboys defense that is without starting defensive back Trevon Diggs (concussion) for this game. McCaffrey has been quiet this season, but could offer flex value for needy fantasy managers. The Commanders are limited on options, so McCaffrey should see plenty of opportunities.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
October 19, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Emanuel Wilson hasn't seen much of the field this season, but could be more involved in Week 7. Lead back
Josh Jacobs (illness, calf) is banged up heading into this contest. Right now, Jacobs is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's game. If he sits, Wilson would offer streaming value as the lead back this weekend. Even as the backup, Wilson figures to have increased duties with Jacobs banged up. He's not worth starting right now, but could be worth a stash given Jacobs' status right now. Wilson could give running back needy fantasy managers an option if Jacobs is unable to go.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
October 19, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterback
Carson Wentz has been named the starter for the Week 7 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. This marks the fourth straight start for Wentz while
J.J. McCarthy (ankle) recovers. According to Ian Rapoport, Wentz could be under center for Week 8 as well. It doesn't sound like the Vikings are fully committed to McCarthy once he's healthy. Wentz has been a viable option with 759 passing yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions in place of McCarthy. It'll be interesting to see how he does in a revenge game against the Eagles in Week 7. He should be able to offer streaming appeal against the Eagles shaky secondary.
--Andy WebbSource: Ian Rapoport
October 19, 2025
The Carolina Panthers have reportedly been studying how to handle the balance of having two talented running backs.
Chuba Hubbard (calf) will be back in the mix this weekend after missing each of the last two weeks. During that time,
Rico Dowdle went off for over 400 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns. Now, the Panthers must figure out a way to keep both backs involved going forward. The assumption is that the Panthers will keep riding the hot hand of Dowdle. However, Hubbard has proven to be a viable option, so he should get mixed in as well. Both backs could possibly get around 10 carries each, but this makes for a frustrating situation for fantasy managers while the Panthers figure out how to handle this.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam Schefter
October 19, 2025
Despite trade conjecture surrounding their best player, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Tennessee Titans will not trade defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. One of the league's best defensive players at any position, Simmons is the most sought-after player on a team that is 1-5 and fired its coach this week. The Titans are a long way from contending and figure to move some players before the trade deadline, though it appears that their All-Pro defensive tackle won't be one of them. Headed for another teardown, it looks as if Simmons, 28, is still in the Titans' plans for a rebuild.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: NFL Network
October 19, 2025
New York Giants edge rusher Abdul Carter (hamstring) will be a game-time decision to take on the Denver Broncos in Week 7, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The rookie from Penn State has made the trip to Denver, per Rapoport, but will use pre-game workouts to determine whether he can play through the hamstring ailment. If he responds well, it's possible he could play against a Broncos offense that struggled last week, but managers in IDP should make other plans nonetheless. With a 4:05 p.m. EST kickoff, waiting for Carter's official status is too risky to start him this week.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: NFL Network
October 19, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (heel) is likely to be ready when his team plays the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium, according to a report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The star defensive lineman missed Week 6 with the injury, but should be back for a Philly defense in search of a rebound following an ugly loss to the New York Giants. Minnesota will be without its starting center, Ryan Kelly (concussion), and possibly right tackle Brian O'Neill (knee), giving the Eagles a decent chance to disrupt an offense led by backup quarterback
Carson Wentz.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: NFL Network
October 19, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers (knee, toe) will use Sunday's pre-game workout to determine whether he can play through the injuries, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Raiders are once again set to be without tight end
Brock Bowers (knee), and could also be without another pass catcher if the veteran receiver is not able to play. Meyers hasn't been a great fantasy option since a productive Week 1, as he's ranked 40th or lower among PPR receivers four weeks in a row. Now facing multiple injuries and a matchup against a strong Kansas City defense, managers should look for other options this week.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: ESPN
October 19, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Stefon Diggs (chest) is expected to play when the Pats take on the Tennessee Titans in Week 7, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The veteran wide receiver has two top-20 finishes in the past three weeks and has started to look like his old self now that he is one year removed from a major knee injury as a member of the Houston Texans. Diggs has 22 targets, 19 catches, and 275 yards in New England's past three games, and now takes on a Titans team ranked 18th against fantasy wide receivers. He's a solid WR2/high-end Flex in Week 7 who can be started in pretty much all formats.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: ESPN
October 19, 2025
During their first game with an interim coaching staff, the Tennessee Titans plan to "simplify" their offense in an attempt to aid rookie quarterback
Cameron Ward, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick is completing just under 55% of his passes for 1,101 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions through six games, but the Titans are 1-5 and fired head coach Brian Callahan this week. Tennessee is set to take on resurgent New England in Week 7, which should keep Ward, ranked as the No. 33 fantasy quarterback, out of fantasy lineups. At this point, Ward should only be rostered in dynasty formats on a Titans team that is making another strong case to draft first overall.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: ESPN
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