October 17, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) is out for Sunday's divisional game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 7, according to Ben Standig of The Athletic. There was optimism that McLaurin might return to action this weekend for the first time since injuring his quad in Week 3 when he was limited in Wednesday's practice. However, the 30-year-old was downgraded to a DNP on Thursday and will be held out for a fourth straight game. Fantasy managers need to keep him on their benches.
Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel) has already missed two practices this week and could also be in question to play against Dallas. Washington placed
Noah Brown (groin, knee) on Injured Reserve this week, which is why they added former Titans first-round wideout
Treylon Burks to their practice squad on Thursday. With McLaurin officially out and Samuel questionable, more targets could be coming for
Luke McCaffrey, rookie
Jaylin Lane, and tight end
Zach Ertz.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ben Standig
October 17, 2025
Updating a previous report, New York Jets wide receiver
Garrett Wilson (knee) is listed as doubtful to play on Sunday in Week 7 versus the Carolina Panthers, according to The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov. A previous report suggested Wilson had already been ruled out for this weekend. The 25-year-old will most likely not be on the field this Sunday at MetLife Stadium after hyperextending his knee in last week's loss to the Denver Broncos in London. The good news for the Jets and for fantasy managers, though, is that Wilson could be in play to miss only one game and return in Week 8 to face the Cincinnati Bengals. With Wilson likely out this weekend,
Josh Reynolds (hip) and rookie tight end
Mason Taylor figure to draw most of the attention from quarterback
Justin Fields, who is planning to be more aggressive as a passer as the Jets seek their first victory of the year. At best, Reynolds will be a volume-based WR4/flex streamer in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
October 17, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin (leg) is missing a second straight practice this week on Friday, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. Godwin didn't make his 2025 debut until Week 4 after recovering from a dislocated ankle he suffered in Week 7 of last year. The 29-year-old played in only two games before injuring his fibula, and now he's on track to miss a second straight game in Week 7 when the Bucs take on the Detroit Lions on Monday night. Additionally, rookie
Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) is expected to sit out, leaving Tampa's receiving corps pretty thin. The good news is that they could be getting
Mike Evans (hamstring) back for the first time since Week 3. Still, even if Evans returns, he could be on a pitch count, leaving plenty of targets for the likes of
Sterling Shepard,
Kameron Johnson,
Tez Johnson, and tight end
Cade Otton. It's unclear if Godwin will be able to return in Week 8 against the division-rival New Orleans Saints.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
October 17, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) remained sidelined at practice on Friday, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. With no practice sessions yet this week, Irving is looking likely to miss his third straight game in Week 7 on Monday night versus the Detroit Lions. The 23-year-old is trying to recover from a foot sprain and a subluxation of his shoulder and should stay on benches this week. Meanwhile,
Rachaad White is in line for his third straight start as Tampa's lead back on Monday evening. The matchup isn't great against Detroit, but for the volume alone, White should be considered an RB2 in fantasy football. It's unclear if Irving will be in play to return for Week 8 against the division-rival New Orleans Saints. The last two weeks with Irving sideline, White has handled 31 carries for 106 yards and three touchdowns, adding seven catches on seven targets for 51 yards through the air.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
October 17, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) was seen working off to the side with trainers during Friday's practice, per Greg Auman of FOX Sports. The standout rookie was labeled as a non-participant on Thursday, so it's encouraging to see him upgrade his practice status a day later. While Egbuka hasn't explicitly been ruled out for the team's matchup with the Lions on Monday Night Football, the expectation is that he won't be available. That could change, and the Bucs could certainly use him, considering fellow wideout
Chris Godwin (leg) and running back
Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) also aren't expected to play. Fortunately, Tampa Bay is on track to get veteran
Mike Evans (hamstring) back in the fold, but fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on the Ohio State product's designation ahead of his game in Week 7.
--Alex CiullaSource: Greg Auman
October 17, 2025
FOX Sports' Greg Auman reports that Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Mike Evans (hamstring) did not practice on Friday, but is still on track to suit up for Monday night's matchup with the hosting Detroit Lions. Evans returned to practice (limited) for the first time on Thursday since injuring his hamstring in the team's Week 3 win over the Jets. His DNP on Friday, however, "is part of his weekly routine and doesn't represent any kind of setback with his hamstring," per Auman. It's excellent news for Tampa Bay, as their offense is alarmingly short of skill players, with teammates
Chris Godwin (leg),
Emeka Egbuka (hamstring), and
Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) all expected to be out in Week 7. Fantasy managers should monitor the veteran's status over the next few days, but he'll be hard to sit if active, even in his first game back after an extended absence.
--Alex CiullaSource: Greg Auman
October 17, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Puka Nacua (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest with the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, according to The Athletic's
Nate Adkins. Head coach Sean McVay left the door open for the star wideout to play, labeling him as day-to-day earlier in the week following his ankle injury in Week 6. However, Nacua won't suit up for the team's matchup this weekend, leaving teammates
Davante Adams,
Jordan Whittington, and
Tutu Atwell (hamstring) as the team's primary pass-catchers in three-wide sets. Adams should assume the clear-cut WR1 role for the Rams, while Whittington and Atwell contend for the remaining looks not intended for running back
Kyren Williams and tight end
Tyler Higbee.
--Alex CiullaSource: Nate Atkins
October 17, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Tutu Atwell (hamstring) is slated for an elevated workload in Week 7 when his team squares off with the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The 26-year-old missed LA's win over the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday as he tended to a hamstring injury, but he's trending toward playing this weekend. He should be a boon to a roster that will be missing fellow wideout
Puka Nacua (ankle). Despite only three combined receptions over his previous two appearances, Atwell eclipsed 70 receiving yards in each, amassing six total targets on far fewer than 50% of snaps. He'll have teammate
Jordan Whittington to contend with for opportunities as well, but Atwell figures to see a solid increase in target share while Nacua is shelved, and should get the more valuable (downfield) targets of the two. He's worthy of a flyer in deep leagues.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
October 17, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Kayshon Boutte will look to continue building trust with quarterback
Drake Maye this weekend when the team takes on a vulnerable Tennessee Titans defense. Boutte has primarily been an afterthought this season in the Pats' passing game, but has gained 90 or more yards in each of the two outings in which he's garnered five or more opportunities. Teammate
Stefon Diggs (chest) is the team's target leader (37), although he hasn't exactly separated himself from the pack by a wide margin. If Boutte can continue progressing, there's a chance he'll develop a solid weekly floor. Fantasy managers can't rely on the 23-year-old as a high-volume option just yet, but he's worth monitoring for a week or two to see if he can build off his Week 6 performance.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
October 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end
Oronde Gadsden is coming off the best game of his young career, recording seven catches for 68 yards on eight targets in his team's Week 6 win over the Miami Dolphins. The 22-year-old has now recorded 15 catches for 144 yards on 19 targets across four games so far this season. Perhaps most encouragingly, Gadsden played a season-high 75% of the Chargers' offensive snaps in Week 6. Gadsen's target share could go down in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts with Chargers wideout
Quentin Johnston (hamstring) trending towards returning to the field after a one-game absence. Still, Gadsden clearly looks like a player on the rise. In deep leagues, he may be worth stashing as a potential late-season breakout candidate at the tight end position.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
October 17, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Josh Downs (concussion) was held out of practice on both Wednesday and Thursday due to a concussion, so his status for the team's Week 7 game against the Los Angeles Chargers is very much up in the air. However, Downs had shown some encouraging signs in the last two games before getting injured. Across Weeks 5 and 6, Downs recorded 12 catches for 96 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets, leading Colts wide receivers in targets in both games. The 24-year-old has shown the ability to be a consistent target-earner in the past, averaging 7.6 targets per game across 14 games in 2024. Particularly given his current injury status, now may be a good time to buy low on Downs for fantasy managers who can afford to wait a week or two before plugging him into their lineup.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
October 17, 2025
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels recently said that rookie wide receiver
Kyle Williams "continues to practice well" and is "doing a really good job of understanding his assignments," per ESPN's Mike Reiss. Williams has had a limited impact through the first six weeks of his career, recording two catches for 20 yards on four targets. However, it appears as though the team is happy with his progress and sees him as an important piece going forward. For now, Williams appears to be behind
Stefon Diggs (chest),
Kayshon Boutte,
DeMario Douglas, and
Mack Hollins on the depth chart at wide receiver in New England. He should remain off of the radar of redraft fantasy managers for the time being, but Williams maintains appeal in dynasty leagues.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Mike Reiss
October 17, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
Garrett Wilson (knee) will not play in his team's Week 7 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Wilson suffered a knee injury in Week 6 and always seemed like a long shot to play against Carolina. However, Zenitz reports that "there's some hope" that Wilson "could maybe be back" for the Jets Week 8 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. With Wilson sidelined in Week 7, veteran wideout
Josh Reynolds (hip) could assume the team's WR1 role if he is able to play through a hip issue that held him out of practice on Wednesday. Wide receivers
Arian Smith,
Tyler Johnson, and
Allen Lazard could also see more playing time. However, the most likely candidates to lead the Jets in targets could be tight end
Mason Taylor and running back
Breece Hall.
--Will BradySource: CBS Sports - Matt Zenitz
October 17, 2025
New York Jets running back
Isaiah Davis has recorded just 85 yards from scrimmage on 15 total touches across six games so far this season. However, the 23-year-old could be on the verge of a significant increase in playing time and backfield touches. Davis moved into the Jets' RB2 role after Week 4, when second-year back
Braelon Allen (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve due to a knee injury.
Breece Hall remains the team's clear lead rusher, but Hall is in the final year of his current contract with the 0-6 Jets and has been frequently mentioned as a trade candidate. If Hall were to get dealt or suffer an injury, Davis would be in line to assume a workhorse role in New York. In deep leagues, he should be rostered and stashed given his clear playing time upside in the second half of the season.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
October 17, 2025
The Washington Commanders have officially announced their signing of wide receiver
Treylon Burks to a practice squad contract, per Commanders beat writer Ben Standig. A former first-round pick by the Tennessee Titans in 2022, Burks suffered a broken collarbone in training camp and was released by the Titans from the Injured Reserve list earlier this year. In 27 career games with Tennessee, Burks recorded 53 catches for 699 yards and one touchdown on 92 targets. He should have an opportunity for playing time in Washington given the current injuries to wide receivers
Terry McLaurin (quad) and
Noah Brown (groin, knee). The Commanders could also be without
Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel) in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. Burks cannot be trusted for immediate fantasy production, but he is a name to monitor in deep leagues due to the injury situation in Washington.
--Will BradySource: Last Man Standig Substack - Ben Standig
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