28 October 2026
There was hope within the organization late last week that Garrett could get back on the practice field today. That will have to wait at least one more week. Garrett hasn’t played since Week 1 because of a knee issue that required surgery. His absence will make life for Jayden Daniels substantially easier in Week 8.28 October 2026
While we are happy to see Willis practicing in full, we are slightly unhappy to see that he has a new injury. The Dolphins’ quarterback has already dealt with toe and right thumb injuries this season. Willis remains a viable QB2 starter against the Patriots, but this is worth monitoring.28 October 2026
Gainwell suffered the hip injury while logging a season-high 14 rush attempts in Week 7. The Bucs blew out the Panthers and racked up 49 carries as a team. Bucky Irving would be in line for more work on passing downs if Gainwell is out for Week 8. Sean Tucker could also see an uptick in snaps, though his normal role has very little overlap with what Gainwell does. Per usual, Irving looks like a high-end RB2 this week.28 October 2026
Seattle cut the former third-round pick earlier this week after trading for Quenton Nelson. Haynes made five starts at right guard this year. Ravens rookie guard Vega Ioane is the latest in a long line of banged-up interior linemen for Baltimore. Haynes will give the team some extra depth.
28 October 2026
The Dolphins’ tight end finally had a decent game, only to tweak an ankle along the way. He should be fine for Week 8 against the Patriots, but he is barely in the TE2 ranks.28 October 2026
Washington has cooled off in recent weeks. Although his knee injury is unlikely to keep him out of the Dolphins’ Week 8 matchup against the Patriots, he is barely a WR5 in fantasy football. Washington does not need to be rostered in 12-team leagues.28 October 2026
Wright is a mediocre bench stash at this point, with Ollie Gordon playing well in the lead role. Wright does not need to be rostered in 12-team formats, though he may be able to slightly improve his efficiency if his health continues to improve.28 October 2026
The rest aspect suggests Chase’s ankle injury can effectively be treated as a non-issue, but NFL teams have played games with the injury report at times this season, so we are cataloguing it here to be safe. Assuming Chase resumes practicing tomorrow, he can be started as an elite WR1, as usual, in Week 8 against the Titans.28 October 2026
Egbuka logged one limited practice on Friday last week but was ruled out shortly after. It looks like he is trending in the right direction for Week 8, but the Bucs’ next two injury reports will be more revealing. Assuming all goes well, Egbuka should be back in the WR2 ranks with Baker Mayfield under center and playing well in Tampa Bay’s Week 7 demolition of the Panthers.28 October 2026
This is Warren’s first practice in two weeks, indicating he’s close to making a return. With Josh Downs failing to step up in his absence, the Colts desperately need Warren back in the lineup as their de facto WR1. Downs has also requested a trade, which would open up even more work for him. If all goes well in practice this week, Warren will be back in the TE1 mix for his Week 8 matchup with the Jags.28 October 2026
Bijan Robinson handled 20 carries and five targets with his backup, Brian Robinson, sidelined in Week 7. The backup should be considered questionable to play at this time, though he could make a late-week return. Stay tuned.28 October 2026
Zaccheaus’ shoulder injury caused him to miss the Falcons’ Week 7 game against the 49ers. Although he is not fantasy-relevant, his absence reduces the target competition for the remaining pass catchers.28 October 2026
Spears had been playing through the knee issue for a few weeks before being sidelined because of it in Week 7. A DNP today suggests he will miss at least one more game. Tony Pollard will handle the bulk of the backfield touches again this week. He remains a volume-based RB2 versus the Bengals.28 October 2026
The hamstring issue is new, but it’s not one we expected to prevent Meyers from playing. A limited practice this early in the week is typically maintenance, especially midway through the season. Meyers will remains a fantasy WR4 for his Week 8 matchup with the Titans.28 October 2026
Karty spent time with the Rams from 2024-25. He now resides on their practice squad and could end up kicking on game day, as the Rams work through their ongoing kicker issues. The Rams also signed LS Jake McQuaide and LB Jon Rhattigan to the practice squad. They released OL Austin Blaske, CB Nyzier Fourqurean and LB Elias Neal.28 October 2026
The Chargers’ No. 1 wide receiver could resume practicing in full today, after recovering during the team’s Week 7 bye. If McConkey is limited, an update will be provided. Exactly one week ago, The Athletic’s Noah Furtado reported that the Chargers will try to “simplify” the team’s offense in the coming weeks. They face an underperforming Rams defense in Week 8 and could (maybe) generate a bounce-back performance.28 October 2026
Harris was labeled week-to-week early in Week 6 and was unable to face the Chiefs that weekend. After resting and rehabbing through the Chargers’ Week 7 bye, Harris has a chance to resume playing in Week 8. We expect to see him listed as a limited participant, but an update will be provided if he practices in full. Brenen Thompson (quad) remains sidelined.28 October 2026
Wilson said he loves it in New York. He then immediately added, “Do I love it more than I love winning? Nah, to be completely honest, but I’m hopeful.” It’s hard to blame Wilson. The Jets are 24-51 since drafting Wilson and he has routinely caught passes from some of the league’s worst quarterbacks. The offense has been better under Geno Smith this year, but the team is still struggling to win games. Wilson could likely force his way out of New York if he wanted to, but it sounds like ...28 October 2026
Brutal. This team cannot catch a break. Losing James makes the center of their defense fairly vulnerable. The Chargers’ stalwart safety plays a do-it-all role. If James lands on injured reserve this week, he will be eligible to return for the Chargers’ Week 12 game against the Patriots.28 October 2026
Ridley did not practice once last week. He was listed as questionable on Friday but never appeared likely to suit up and was eventually ruled out ahead of kickoff. Elic Ayomanor popped up for 44 yards on three catches and seven targets in his absence. Ridley’s return will prevent Ayomanor from building any momentum.
