08 October 2026
The Rams face the Bills in Week 5’s Monday Night Football game, so this is Los Angeles’ first practice. Donald is on track to play, though the team could be cautious with his return. Rams CB Jaylen Watson (shoulder) will also be limited today.08 October 2026
Parkinson has a chance to return for the Rams’ Monday Night Football game against the Bills. If this is the case, he would hurt Tyler Higbee’s snap share, threatening the latter’s TE1 viability.08 October 2026
Tate was limited today, suggesting he suffered a back injury in practice. That is not good. He, of course, still has a chance to play, but we will have to monitor this situation closely. For now, Tate must be viewed as questionable to play in Week 5 against the Texans.08 October 2026
Smith is on the wrong side of questionable for the Eagles’ Week 5 game against the Jaguars, and at this point, we expect him to be ruled out tomorrow. Dallas Goedert (knee) is practicing and could end up operating as the team’s top pass catcher.
08 October 2026
Wicks was listed as a limited participant today, indicating that he strained his hamstring during Thursday’s practice. With DeVonta Smith (hamstring) still sidelined, rookie WR Makai Lemon could be the de facto top receiver, though the team has struggled to use him effectively thus far. Hollywood Brown (ankle) also remains sidelined.08 October 2026
Goedert’s return cannot come soon enough. DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Hollywood Brown (ankle) remain sidelined, and Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) got hurt in today’s practice. If Goedert can play this week, he will vault right back into the TE1 tier.08 October 2026
Young is on track to face the Dolphins in Week 5. His return comes at the right time. Ja’Marr Chase is in the NFL’s concussion protocol and Tee Higgins (adductor/neck) is sidelined.08 October 2026
The Commanders have been bringing more running backs aboard as active roster injuries mount. Contributing on passing downs and on special teams is critical for fringe players, so Allen appears to be the odd man out. The front office could end up regretting this decision. Allen will certainly land on an NFL roster, and may not end up making it through waivers unclaimed.08 October 2026
Dowdle now has two limited practice sessions under his belt. He remains in the questionable column for the Steelers’ Week 5 game against the Colts, but a return from his multi-week injury is possible. If active, Dowdle would likely be an RB3/FLEX08 October 2026
He looks to be on track to return to the backfield in Week 5. What percentage of carries that leaves him in a post-Ekeler world appears to be open to interpretation. We would not recommend starting him in any reasonably-sized league.08 October 2026
It’s unclear if this was related to the foot that was giving Wright problems earlier this year, but a mid-week downgrade is never great news for a player. Wright has a real chance to miss Week 5. We’ll probably have a better sign of how likely it is that he plays Friday morning if no national reporters pick up the story earlier than that.08 October 2026
Matt LaFleur said earlier this morning that they were going to “give him another day and see where he’s at tomorrow and make a decision after that.” It sounds like there’s still a chance Brooks could play in Week 5, but he’ll likely be on the questionable line on Friday.08 October 2026
It is tough to say when exactly the injury happened. This is bizarre. Olave took a hard hit to the lower body late in Week 4 and subbed himself out for the team’s final possession. He did not practice on Wednesday. The team listed it as a rest day, and New Orleans Football’s Nick Underhill reported that coach Kellen Moore clarified three times that Olave’s Wednesday absence was not injury-related. Olave resumed practicing in a limited capacity on Thursday with a foot injury. If this injur ...08 October 2026
Flowers appears well on track to play this week after two limited sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. His ceiling will probably take a small hit with Lamar Jackson out, but he remains the only game in town in Baltimore and should still have WR1 viability.08 October 2026
Despite being listed as full, Bateman played in a red non-contact jersey per reporters. We suppose this technically qualifies as “fantasy football news” but Bateman isn’t a real threat to do much in Week 5, especially with Tyler Huntley likely under center for the Ravens.08 October 2026
This runs contrary to media reporters that said he was participating. Welp. Diggs is officially in danger of missing Week 5 after two DNPs to start the week. Perhaps the Commanders deep wideouts will merit some desperation FLEX plays this week with Jayden Daniels under center. Or perhaps Diggs will turn it around enough on Friday to get a questionable tag.08 October 2026
Skattebo was limited for the second day in a row, but he at least ditched his red non-contact jersey. The Giants’ lead running back should be good to go for Week 5 against the Commanders. He sits on the RB1/2 border once again.08 October 2026
Likely is on track to face the Commanders’ fantasy-friendly defense in Week 5. Ideally, we will see him upgrade to full participation tomorrow. The Giants’ starting tight end warrants TE1 treatment thanks to his workload and plus matchup.08 October 2026
With Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs both absent for a second day in a row on Thursday, Okonkwo could catch some desperation TE1 steam on Friday. He seems on track to play and Jayden Daniels should provide a more reliable passing floor than he had last week.
