08 October 2026
For many NFL players, downgrading to a DNP on Thursday would be concerning. For Evans, this is business as usual unless the team says otherwise. The 49ers’ X-wide receiver regularly plays through injuries and does so effectively. We tentatively expect him to face the Seahawks in Week 5. He is a fantasy football WR2.08 October 2026
McConkey is firmly on the wrong side of questionable at this point, and unfortunately, the rest of the Chargers’ wide receiver corps is fairly banged up. The Chargers are on bye in Week 7. Hopefully, McConkey’s foot injury is not serious enough to keep him out until Week 8. Stay tuned.08 October 2026
Johnston and TE Charlie Kolar (forearm) both remained limited today, though WR Brenen Thompson (quad) downgraded. He did not practice, nor did Ladd McConkey (foot). Tre’ Harris could end up being the Chargers’ No. 1 wide receiver, but he would only be a FLEX against the Broncos.08 October 2026
The Patriots’ wind-sprint specialist and run blocker is on the wrong side of questionable for Week 5 against the Raiders, likely freeing up snaps for players Kyle Williams, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism.
08 October 2026
The Vikings’ No. 1 wide receiver is on track to play in Week 5 against the Saints, but it would be really nice to see him practice in full tomorrow. Ideally, the full participation upgrade would have come today. Regardless, Jefferson is the type of veteran who does not need to practice fully in order to play. He is a WR1 if active.08 October 2026
The diminutive wide receiver remains limited through two practices. In most situations, that would put him on track to play. In this case, Dell might need to consistently practice fully before the Texans let him go out there on game day. Stay tuned.08 October 2026
Oh, dear. Jeanty was a full participant yesterday, listed only with an ankle injury. Today, he was downgraded to limited and the Raiders tacked on a foot injury. The second-year running back has played through the nagging ankle injury thus far and could play through the pain again this weekend, but this situation must be closely monitored. Backup RB Mike Washington must be rostered in all formats.08 October 2026
The Raiders’ No. 1 pass catcher is good to go for his team’s Week 5 game against the Patriots. Bowers primarily lines up as a wide receiver, and the Patriots could be without starting perimeter cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) and Carlton Davis (neck). He is an elite TE1.08 October 2026
Nailor will almost assuredly sit out the Raiders’ Week 5 game against the Patriots. Fellow WR Dont’e Thornton (hamstring) is practicing in full, and WR Cody White (ankle) remains limited.08 October 2026
At the beginning of the week, Monangai’s thumb injury was the initial cause for concern. The team kept quiet about the toe issue until Wednesday’s injury report. Per Fowler, Monangai is hoping to play through the turf toe injury, but consecutive absences to begin the week put him on the wrong side of questionable. Given the Bears’ run-heavy tactics, RB3 Roschon Johnson is worth adding for running back-needy fantasy managers.08 October 2026
Stevenson is on track to play in Week 5 against the Raiders. It would be great to see him upgrade to full participation tomorrow. Regardless, Stevenson should at least be available for FLEX-viable duties on game day, if not his normal RB2-worthy workload.08 October 2026
This is Baun’s second limited practice this week. Fellow LB Jihaad Campbell (knee) resumed practicing in a limited capacity, but EDGE Jonathan Greenard (ankle) and S Marcus Epps (groin) remain sidelined.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.
