16 October 2026
Lane practiced in full all week, lending credence to the idea that he’ll be activated. Ravens coach Jesse Minter stopped short of saying Lane would play when given a chance, saying they’d “figure that out,” but said he had a great week of practice.16 October 2026
Gordon, the team’s starting slot cornerback, and Tyrique Stevenson (hip), the team’s No. 2 perimeter cornerback, are both questionable. Bears LB T.J. Edwards (hamstring) has been ruled out. This defense is banged up, boding positively for the Falcons’ fantasy football outlook.16 October 2026
Thompson worked three limited sessions. If active he’ll likely be a boom-bust deep-league FLEX play as the Chargers have struggled to go deep with their current offensive line situation.16 October 2026
It’ll be the Jalon Daniels show again. Mayfield did not practice at any point this week. Todd Bowles tried to tell us that it was too early to tell earlier today; it wasn’t. We’ll need to see Mayfield on the practice field next week before we think he has a real shot to play against the Panthers in Week 7.
16 October 2026
The Patriots’ No. 2 running back was limited all week after being diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain. He told reporters today that he was surprised he could practice this week, and is feeling “pretty good.” If active, he will be a FLEX starter, but Rhamondre Stevenson should lead the backfield in touches.16 October 2026
He did upgrade to a full practice and Aaron Glenn told reporters he expects Sadiq to play. Sadiq’s fantasy upside is well-known, but with Mason Taylor back and Omar Cooper Jr. also pushing to play, his target volume has shrunk quite a bit from some of the early-season scenarios we’ve seen. He’s likely a TE2 at this point.16 October 2026
Gonzalez has not played since Week 3, but he returns in time to cover Garrett Wilson in a divisional showdown. Gonzalez primarily lines up on the perimeter, but he has taken 15 combined snaps in the slot and in the box. He could take a few reps on the inside this week, but perimeter CB2 Carlton Davis (neck) is out, so Gonzalez could be asked to simply stay out wide.16 October 2026
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported earlier this week that Wilson was going to miss a couple of weeks, so this is not breaking news. The Steelers’ wide receiver corps is very thin. DK Metcalf (illness) is now questionable to play. Germie Bernard should be in fantasy lineups this week.16 October 2026
Alt was off to see a specialist, per Jim Harbaugh, on Monday. He did not practice. At this point an IR stint seems more likely than not. The four rookie line should be intact for the Chargers this week with Kayode Awosika also ruled out.16 October 2026
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said he did not know if McConkey or Quentin Johnston would be on snap counts on Sunday. Cool. What we do know is that the Chargers desperately need a win and McConkey is their best receiver, so the incentives are certainly aligned to get McConkey into the fantasy WR3 discussion even with a pitch count.16 October 2026
Dowdle seemingly has a good chance to play. He was limited on Wednesday, but practiced in full on Thursday and Friday. However, Jaylen Warren has played extremely well with Dowdle sidelined and coach Mike McCarthy has said that Warren will remain a high-volume player. If active, Dowdle is a FLEX starter.16 October 2026
Stark difference from last week’s limited-limited-rule out. Jim Harbaugh would not commit to putting it on the record that Johnston would be on a snap count. Playing through the injury with Los Angeles’ sad sack offensive line would seem to have Johnston as more of a sketchy FLEX play than a WR3.16 October 2026
He did not practice this week and Jim Harbaugh called him “week to week.” Harris stands a chance at returning after Los Angeles’ Week 7 bye.16 October 2026
Ramsey has a fracture in his wrist. He logged two limited sessions to close out the week. The Buccaneers’ passing attack is hardly imposing with Baker Mayfield (thumb) sidelined, but the Steelers would surely love to have Ramsey out there.16 October 2026
This is worth watching. Benton is a talented interior defender. Bucky Irving’s Week 6 outlook would be enhanced if Benton is unable to play this week. Stay tuned.16 October 2026
With Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston suiting up this week, any chance of Lambert-Smith returning to real fantasy value looks quashed. For this week, anyway. If activated off injured reserve ahead of the contest, he can be ignored until after the Week 7 bye.16 October 2026
That is back-to-back weeks of no James. Donte Jackson (hamstring) was also ruled out. We’re almost through the Chargers blurbs. We think they should just put some people on injured reserve too. Keep reading.16 October 2026
This per coach Klint Kubiak, so we assume Nailor has passed protocol. He’s only a FLEX play at this point as it’s hard to trust any weapons in the Vegas offense beyond Brock Bowers, even in a good matchup against a struggling Bills defense.16 October 2026
Thornton is in Week 2 of his 21-day window and figures to return in Week 7 or Week 8. Obviously there’s not much reason to trust him in fantasy at this time, but he may find a real role on Las Vegas’ depth chart.16 October 2026
This is unfortunate. The Steelers placed Michael Pittman on injured reserve recently, and both Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek are out this week. Metcalf has a chance to play this week, but fantasy managers must, unfortunately, keep an eye on the news over the next 48 hours. Rookie Germie Bernard could lead the team in targets again this week.
