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Tank Dell (knee) will play in Week 7 for the Houston Texans according to Adam Schefter. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Dell will take the field for the first time since December 2024 barring any setbacks in practice this week, as the talented wideout will look to boost a Houston passing attack against the New York Giants Sunday.

Category: Injury Updates


Blake Grupe placed on IR

Mon, Oct 19th 4:06pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

The Rams placed kicker Blake Grupe on injured reserve. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is a brutal break for Grupe after just being signed by the Rams. They'll be looking for another kicker this week.

Category: Injury Updates


C.J. Gardner-Johnson was suspended one game for spitting on Raiders tight end Brock Bowers Sunday according to Adam Schefter.

Fantasy Impact: Gardner-Johnson has battled a myriad of injuries while also displaying questionable character at times this season and will now leave the Buffalo secondary undermanned for their upcoming matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8 after the team’s bye.


The Seahawks released WR Malick Meiga from their practice squad. (Source: Brady Henderson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Meiga will figure to seek another opportunity.

Category: Transactions


The Seahawks released RB Dontae McMillan from their practice squad. (Source: Brady Henderson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McMillan will figure to seek another opportunity.

Category: Transactions


The Seahawks signed FB Jackson Acker. (Source: Brady Henderson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Acker will remain off the fantasy radar.

Category: Transactions


Colts coach Shane Steichen said Alec Pierce will not practice this week. (Source: Kevin Bowen on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pierce remains without a clear timetable to return. He is week-to-week.

Category: Injury Updates


Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed that Daniel Jones will start in Week 7 against the Vikings. (Source: Kevin Bowen on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jones struggles continued in Sunday's loss against the Titans. He'll be a low-end QB2 play in Week 7 against the Vikings defense.


Kyle Dugger was back in uniform for practice on Monday. (Source: Charlie Goldsmith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dugger will need to be monitored in practice throughout the week.

Category: Injury Updates


Browns head coach Todd Monken said "it's too early to tell but I’m hopeful we’ll get a number of (injured) guys back." (Source: Zac Jackson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sampson was able to recently return to practice. He will need to be monitored in practice again throughout this week.

Category: Injury Updates


Browns head coach Todd Monken said "it's too early to tell but I’m hopeful we’ll get a number of (injured) guys back." (Source: Zac Jackson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Judkins will need to be monitored in practice throughout the week after missing Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Category: Injury Updates


The Colts worked out WR Courtney Jackson Courtney Jackson. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jackson was one of two wide receivers to workout for the Colts to begin the week.


Ainias Smith works out for Colts

Mon, Oct 19th 2:09pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

The Colts worked out WR Ainias Smith. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smith was one of two wide receivers to workout for the Colts to begin the week.


Cade Mays remains on track to return in Week 7 against the Packers. (Source: NBC Sports)

Fantasy Impact: Mays has returned to practice and he is expected to be activated later this week. The same goes for safety Brian Branch. “Barring anything negatively happening between now and the game, we plan on playing both of those guys,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said.

Category: Injury Updates


Brian Branch remains on track to return in Week 7 against the Packers. (Source: NBC Sports)

Fantasy Impact: Branch has returned to practice and he is expected to be activated later this week. The same goes for center Cade Mays. “Barring anything negatively happening between now and the game, we plan on playing both of those guys,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said.

Category: Injury Updates


The Seahawks signed TE Josiah Deguara to their practice squad. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Deguara will add depth in the Seahawks tight end room with Elijah Arroyo expected to miss time.

Category: Transactions


Cooper Rush released by Falcons

Mon, Oct 19th 1:37pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

The Falcons released QB Cooper Rush. (Source: Atlanta Falcons on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rush struggled to begin the season as the Falcons starter. Atlanta signed Andy Dalton as the corresponding move.

Category: Transactions


Andy Dalton signs with Falcons

Mon, Oct 19th 1:36pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

The Falcons signed QB Andy Dalton. (Source: Atlanta Falcons on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dalton was recently released by the Eagles. He could compete with Tua Tagovailoa to backup Michael Penix Jr.

Category: Transactions


Elijah Arroyo is expected to be placed on injured reserve. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Arroyo is expected to miss an extended period of time. He'll miss at least four weeks if/when he is placed on injured reserve.

Category: Injury Updates


Monroe Freeling could return in Week 7 against the Buccaneers. (Source: Joe Person on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: "This is a first-round pick for us but we're gonna do what's best for the Panthers," Panthers coach Dave Canales said. Freeling will need to be monitored in practice throughout the week.

Category: Injury Updates