Both Pitre and Montgomery, who are week-to-week, have a chance to come back after Houston’s Week 8 bye. They’ve both missed two weeks now with their respective injuries. The latter three are healthy scratches.
As Spears’ knee injury lingers, Tony Pollard continues to see a nice but ultimately meaningless workload in the Tennessee backfield. Pollard has seen at least 14 carries in every game since Week 2, though he only has eight receptions on the season. His lack of involvement in the pass game means Pollard will be a touchdown-dependent flex play in Week 7.
Hall was reportedly unlikely to play as of this morning, so the news of his absence doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Braelon Allen will draw the start once again. Facing a dreadful Miami defense, Allen is on the RB1/2 border for Week 7. Also inactive for the Jets are CB Jarvis Brownlee, OG Dylan Parham, EDGE Joe Ossai, RB Kene Nwangwu, OG Max Mitchell, and DT Jack Heflin.
When last we left Mayfield, he was struggling mightily in Weeks 1-3. Predictably, UDFA Jalon Daniels was not any better in his stead. Mayfield returns to an undermanned skill corps, as Emeka Egbuka (foot, concussion) is out for Week 7. Mayfield is a shaky option in the QB16-18 range. Joining Egbuka on the shelf are OT Luke Goedeke, S Antoine Winfield, OG Billy Schrauth, DL DeMonte Capehart and CB Ayden Garnes.
Washington was the only player carrying a questionable designation heading into Sunday’s game, but he has officially been ruled out with an ankle injury. Jackson, who is also dealing with an ankle injury, will miss his third-straight game, paving the way for Tyler Huntley to start in the pivotal AFC North matchup.
The Vikings activated Mason off injured reserve and he is officially active for the first time since suffering a thumb injury in Week 1. He will split backfield touches with Aaron Jones, with Jones likely getting more of the passing-down work and Mason more the early-down work. Mason is a fantasy RB3 in his return. The Vikings declared S Jakobe Thomas, QB Max Brosmer, CB Chuck Demmings, RB Demond Claiborne, DL Elijah Willliams and OT Caleb Tiernan inactive for Week 7 against the Colts.
Johnson was doubtful before being ruled out. He’ll have a chance to come back after New York’s Week 8 bye. Also inactive for the Giants are: OL Josh Sills, OL Marcus Mbow (knee), CB Greg Newsome II (concussion), S Jevón Holland (concussion), QB Jake Haener (3rd QB) and CB Nikko Reed. OT Jermaine Eluemunor (calf) and Tyler Nubin (neck) are playing despite being tagged as questionable on Friday.
The Bengals are coming off their bye at near-full strength, with all five inactives healthy scratches. Stewart, who was the No. 17 overall pick in last year’s draft, has appeared in just three games this season, totaling three tackles and one sack.
With Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell both healthy, Tolbert doesn’t have a spot on the game-day roster and is a healthy scratch this week. Douglas is back after missing a month because of an ankle injury.
Phillips is a big loss, but it’s an otherwise quiet list for the Panthers vs. a more-injured and undermanned Bucs squad. Phillips is week to week after pulling his hammy in Week 6 against the Eagles.
Warren was declared out earlier in the week due to a groin injury. Sauce Gardner (calf) and Anthony Gould (concussion) were also already declared out while Bryce Boettcher (groin) and CJ Allen (ankle) were declared out after having a questionable tag. Riley Leonard will serve as the team’s emergency third quarterback.
None of these comes as a surprise. All of Bosa, Evans, and Samuel were already ruled out earlier in the week, and Sigle has missed multiple weeks with an ankle injury. Brandin Cooks and Christian Kirk are likely to lead the 49ers’ pass catchers against the Falcons this week, and both are worth adding in deeper formats in case either emerges as a legit weapon while Evans (Achilles) and Samuel (hamstring) are sidelined.
Ward missed some practice time this week with a right hand injury. He’ll suit up against Cam Ward and the atrocious Titans passing attack. Browns declared QB Taylen Green, LB Justin Jefferson, CB Noah Igbinoghene, RB Audric Estime, DT Mike Hall Jr., and C Parker Brailsford inactive against Tennessee.
Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) was ruled out earlier in the week, and Zaccheaus is dealing with a shoulder injury and will not be able to suit up for this one. That could mean more work in the receiving game for rookie Zachariah Branch, who might be worth a stash in deeper formats in case a solid game today earns him a bigger role moving forward.
Both defenders were both listed as questionable for the Falcons, but both of them will be able to suit up, which is great news for the Falcons against a really banged-up 49ers offense. It remains to be seen if either player will play a full complement of snaps.
With DeVonta Smith (hamstring) also sidelined, life will not be easy for Tanner McKee on Monday evening, even in a plus matchup. Wicks drew some summer hype as a well-paid reclamation project for the Eagles, but he has caught more than three passes only two times all season and has not reached 70 yards since Week 2. He is a poor hold in 12-team leagues with five-man benches.
Schefter didn’t directly cite any sources, but the dots are extremely easy to connect. Thomas Jr. has been the subject of trade rumors for the past year and his role has all but disappeared this season. He hasn’t caught a pass since Week 4 and was benched in the second half of the team’s Week 6 loss to Houston. At this point, a trade is seemingly in the best interest of both parties. Expect the market for Thomas Jr. to heat up ahead of the November 10th deadline.
As Rap notes, the Colts view Taylor as a pillar of the franchise. Even if they are forced to rebuild the roster, they could want him there as the centerpiece of the next iteration of the offense. On the other hand, Taylor will turn 28 at the end of the season and the Colts face a lengthy teardown process without their 2027 first-round selection. Taylor will likely be past his prime by the time they are competitive again. Rapoport also named DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson as potential trade candidates if the Colts’ struggles continue.
Packers OC Adam Stenavich told reporters Jacobs looked “great” in practice earlier this week, so we’re going to assume he’s in football shape and ready to go for Week 7. Given Garafolo’s reporting, Jacobs is already back on the RB1/2 border for a potential shootout with Detroit.
Nacua is going to test out his calf issue in warmups. Rapoport said Nacua isn’t necessarily dealing with a calf strain. He simply didn’t feel he could explode like he needed to. Nacua’s groin injury was described similarly earlier this year. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on this injury ahead of kickoff. If Nacua can’t go, Jordan Whittington will take on a larger role in the offense.
Rapoport didn’t go as far as to say they hope he is back for Week 8’s game against the Commanders, but it’s at least on the table. Garrett is currently on injured reserve, so we’ll know if he’s making progress if they open his practice window next week. The reigning DPOY has been out since Week 1 after undergoing surgery on his knee.
Rapoport added that Jackson was really close to playing this week. With Tyler Huntley playing well enough to go 1-1 so far, the Ravens took a cautious approach and ruled him out for Week 7. Huntley will start versus the Bengals later today. If all goes well in practice next week, Jackson should be back and vying for the QB1 crown in a shootout with the Bills for Week 8.
Uchenna Nwosu, also dealing with a hip injury, is also expected to suit up. No free lunch for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs this week. The Seahawks will be at full force. Facing the best defense in the league by most measures, Mahomes is on the QB1/2 border for Week 7.
Baker was listed as questionable for Week 7 after getting in a limited practice on Friday. He is good to go after making it through the weekend unscathed. Baker has one interception, four pass breakups, and a stunning 3.5 sacks this year.
Delpit cleared the league’s concussion protocol over the weekend and is good to go. Denzel Ward, on the other hand, will go through warmups to see if he can play. Ward is dealing with a hand injury and is listed as questionable for Week 7.