28 October 2026
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn already said Diggs won’t practice Wednesday, so this is not a surprise. Quinn also confirmed the veteran will return to practice Thursday and the additional rest designation should stave off concerns of Diggs dealing with a long-term injury. He should be in the WR3/FLEX mix for Week 8 against the Eagles. Also not practicing for the Commanders was TE John Bates (shoulder).28 October 2026
Kinlaw is dealing with a knee issue. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday it will “likely be tough” for the 29-year-old defensive tackle to play Sunday. We can expect Kinlaw to be on the wrong side of questionable for Week 8 against the Eagles.28 October 2026
Burks was limited due to a foot injury; this is notable with the Commanders coming out of a bye week. With Terry McLaurin out for the season, Burks has the opportunity to earn an increased role in the receiving corps. Fantasy managers don’t need to roster the 26-year-old yet, but Dyami Brown and Antonio Williams could see a boost in targets if Burks sits out Week 8 against the Eagles.
28 October 2026
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said Love would be listed as limited for Wednesday’s practice. The 21-year-old rookie was moving around well during the media-viewing portion of practice and certainly has a good chance to play in Week 8. Barring setback, Love is in line to play in a juicy matchup against the Cowboys.28 October 2026
Carter has been dealing with a wrist injury since the beginning of the season, playing through it for the last seven weeks. He will continue to play through it, though the Eagles defensive tackle admits the wrist won’t be fully healed this season.28 October 2026
Pickens played through a minor shoulder injury last week, but the hamstring designation is new. He was still a limited practice participant, indicating neither injury should be an issue for his Week 8 status. Meanwhile, WR/KR KaVontae Turpin (ribs) was an estimated DNP in practice after not playing last week. The Cowboys may be missing Turpin again as a kick returner and gadget player on offense, but Pickens should still be the WR2 for Sunday against the Cardinals.28 October 2026
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.28 October 2026
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.28 October 2026
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.28 October 2026
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.28 October 2026
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.28 October 2026
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.28 October 2026
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.28 October 2026
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.28 October 2026
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.28 October 2026
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.28 October 2026
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.28 October 2026
The Cardinals’ No. 3 quarterback has been dealing with back spasms in recent weeks, likely delaying his rookie season debut. Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said Beck threw the ball well on Tuesday. Today, they will see how things go. Stay tuned.28 October 2026
Jaydon Blue was signed from their practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. Pierce went down with an injury on a kickoff return in the fourth quarter of Monday’s game. The team has not announced the exact injury yet, but Pierce will now miss a minimum of four games. Blue will back up a still-very-injured Saquon Barkley. Barkley returned from his hamstring injury in Week 7, only to suffer a back injury in the process. Blue has an outside chance at starting for the Eagles thi ...
