Parkinson has meaningfully contributed to the Rams’ offense in each of the last two weeks, but he is now at risk of missing his team’s Week 8 game against the Chargers. Were Parkinson to sit out on Sunday, Tyler Higbee would likely benefit.
It’s Jackson’s first full practice since suffering the ankle injury in Week 4. Even with the many twists and turns in this latest injury saga, we’re comfortable assuming Jackson will play this week. The fact that he was held out this long hopefully means that he’s close to 100 percent healthy. Facing a likely shootout with the Bills, Jackson projects for the second-most fantasy points at his position, behind only Josh Allen.
This is McDuffie’s first practice since he injured his groin during a Week 6 practice. He will be limited on the official injury report. Rams LB Nate Landman (concussion) will be listed as a full participant.
The Browns’ No. 2 running back played through his knee injury effectively last week, totaling 79 scrimmage yards and three receptions against the Titans. He should be expected to continue playing productively on his limited workload moving forward. He is not a must-start player in Week 8 against the Steelers, but he belongs in the FLEX conversation.
Neither did fellow Ravens safety Jaylinn Hawkins, who is also dealing with a knee injury. Ravens coach Jesse Minter said a few of his players were dealing with “after game type things” when asked about Hamilton, so it doesn’t sound like this is a major issue. Still, with multiple members of the secondary banged up, this is a situation to monitor throughout the week.
Skowronek is not fantasy-relevant and should not be picked up in 12-team formats. His potential return provides Aaron Rodgers with a trusted target. Skowronek also serves as a reliable run blocker.
Smith was one of several Ravens defenders to miss today’s session, though we’re expecting some of them to get back on the field later in the week. Smith has one interception, one forced fumble, and two sacks across seven games this year. We’re already expecting a shootout between the Ravens and Bills on Sunday, but Smith missing the contest would certainly increase the odds of fireworks on offense.
Since the Texans are on bye in Week 8, Noel will not be eligible to return until Week 13 against the Steelers. It’s a tough break for Noel, whose involvement had begun trending upward. Hopefully, his injured reserve placement allows him to hit the ground running when he returns. Noel does not need to be held on benches.
Kincaid briefly left the Bills’ Week 6 game against the Raiders with this injury, though it was called a rib issue at the time. He returned to the contest in the fourth quarter. Buffalo then got a well-timed Week 7 bye. A limited session today is nothing out of the ordinary for Kincaid. We fully expect him to play in Week 8 against the Ravens. In what could be the best game environment of the week, Kincaid remains a solid TE1 option.
Demercado will need to contribute on special teams to be active on game day, and he might also need David Montgomery (groin) to remain sidelined after the Week 8 bye. Demercado does not need to be added in 12-team leagues.
Brown initially suffered the back injury in Week 5. He missed most of that game but was back on the field for Week 6. Coming out of the bye with a DNP today suggests the issue isn’t getting better. If Brown isn’t able to play this week, Tylan Grable will take his spot at right tackle.
Earlier today, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Waddle’s status for Week 8 against the Chiefs has not been determined. The Broncos’ No. 1 wide receiver aggravated his preexisting chest injury in Week 7 against the Cardinals. Backup plans should be made at this time.
Surtain is now on track to make his return after missing multiple games with an ankle injury. The good news comes at the right time, with a bout against the division-rival Chiefs upcoming this weekend.
Tennessee waived Timmy Horne in a corresponding move. Laulu appeared in five games for the Raiders this year and recorded .5 sacks plus three QB hits. He made 15 starts for the Raiders last year and appeared in all 17 games. Laulu will be a depth option for the Titans.
This is Warren’s first practice in two weeks, indicating he’s close to making a return. With Josh Downs failing to step up in his absence, the Colts desperately need Warren back in the lineup as their de facto WR1. Downs has also requested a trade, which would open up even more work for him. If all goes well in practice this week, Warren will be back in the TE1 mix for his Week 8 matchup with the Jags.
Bijan Robinson handled 20 carries and five targets with his backup, Brian Robinson, sidelined in Week 7. The backup should be considered questionable to play at this time, though he could make a late-week return. Stay tuned.
Zaccheaus’ shoulder injury caused him to miss the Falcons’ Week 7 game against the 49ers. Although he is not fantasy-relevant, his absence reduces the target competition for the remaining pass catchers.
Spears had been playing through the knee issue for a few weeks before being sidelined because of it in Week 7. A DNP today suggests he will miss at least one more game. Tony Pollard will handle the bulk of the backfield touches again this week. He remains a volume-based RB2 versus the Bengals.
The hamstring issue is new, but it’s not one we expected to prevent Meyers from playing. A limited practice this early in the week is typically maintenance, especially midway through the season. Meyers will remains a fantasy WR4 for his Week 8 matchup with the Titans.
The rest aspect suggests Chase’s ankle injury can effectively be treated as a non-issue, but NFL teams have played games with the injury report at times this season, so we are cataloguing it here to be safe. Assuming Chase resumes practicing tomorrow, he can be started as an elite WR1, as usual, in Week 8 against the Titans.
Egbuka logged one limited practice on Friday last week but was ruled out shortly after. It looks like he is trending in the right direction for Week 8, but the Bucs’ next two injury reports will be more revealing. Assuming all goes well, Egbuka should be back in the WR2 ranks with Baker Mayfield under center and playing well in Tampa Bay’s Week 7 demolition of the Panthers.
While we are happy to see Willis practicing in full, we are slightly unhappy to see that he has a new injury. The Dolphins’ quarterback has already dealt with toe and right thumb injuries this season. Willis remains a viable QB2 starter against the Patriots, but this is worth monitoring.
Gainwell suffered the hip injury while logging a season-high 14 rush attempts in Week 7. The Bucs blew out the Panthers and racked up 49 carries as a team. Bucky Irving would be in line for more work on passing downs if Gainwell is out for Week 8. Sean Tucker could also see an uptick in snaps, though his normal role has very little overlap with what Gainwell does. Per usual, Irving looks like a high-end RB2 this week.
Seattle cut the former third-round pick earlier this week after trading for Quenton Nelson. Haynes made five starts at right guard this year. Ravens rookie guard Vega Ioane is the latest in a long line of banged-up interior linemen for Baltimore. Haynes will give the team some extra depth.
The Dolphins’ tight end finally had a decent game, only to tweak an ankle along the way. He should be fine for Week 8 against the Patriots, but he is barely in the TE2 ranks.