25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.
25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
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.25 October 2026
Washington Jr. didn’t practice on Thursday or Friday but still received a questionable designation for Week 7. Fowler added that there is “some optimism” that he plays this week, but the pre-game workout will be the determining factor. Washington saw an uptick in carries last week with nine totes for 43 yards. We don’t expect as much work to go this way given the injury situation.25 October 2026
Taylor, who was signed to a three-year, $60 million contract in the offseason, was a healthy scratch last week. That appears to be a temporary benching as Taylor will be back in the mix against Cleveland. Pro Football Focus currently has Taylor ranked 101st in coverage grade among all corners. His return doesn’t move the needle for Tennessee’s defense.25 October 2026
Manning was floated as a potential replacement for Chris Ballard after the latter was fired, but it was just baseless speculation. According to Schefter, the Colts have not discussed hiring Manning in any capacity. With no front office experience to his name and loads of media obligations to tend to, it doesn’t make sense for Manning to take a job with an NFL team at this time.
