We're seeing somewhat conflicting reports this morning on the status of Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett. ESPN's Adam Schefter says he's expected to play through his "questionable" designation for hamstring and rib injuries. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says there's "optimism" that he'll play but calls Lockett a game-time decision. It seems we should expect to have Lockett available for fantasy football lineups, but try to have an insurance option on standby.
Texans WR Brandin Cooks (wrist) is expected to play vs. the Titans. He was a late-week addition to the injury report and turned up questionable. He should be a good bet for targets with teammate Nico Collins out.
Raiders WR Davante Adams is expected to play today against the Saints, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Adams is officially questionable after dealing with what was deemed a "bad flu" this week, but he reportedly felt better toward the end of the week.
Steelers K Chris Boswell (groin) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game vs. the Eagles. Pittsburgh doesn't currently have another kicker on the roster, so we'll see what the plan is.
Seahawks RB Travis Homer (ribs) has been activated from IR, putting him on track to play vs. the Giants on Sunday. Homer was getting some passing-down work before going down in Week 3. We'll see how much of that he steals from RB Ken Walker going forward.
Browns TE David Njoku (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday night's game vs. the Bengals. He'll likely miss multiple games with his high-ankle sprain. Njoku's absence leaves Harrison Bryant as Cleveland's lead TE. TE Pharaoh Brown (concussion, neck) is listed as questionable after returning to a limited practice on Saturday.
The Patriots on Saturday downgraded S Kyle Dugger (ankle) to out for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Packers EDGE Rashan Gary (concussion) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Bills. HC Matt LaFleur said Friday that he's optimistic Gary will clear the protocol and be ready for the game. Gary finished the week with a full Friday practice.
Browns LB Jeremiah Owes-Koramoah (knee) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Bengals. He missed the entire practice week and is impossible to trust, given the late kickoff. CB Denzel Ward (concussion) has been ruled out for the 3rd straight game. Cleveland also might be without starting CB Greg Newsome II (oblique) and last week's #3 CB, Greedy Williams (illness). Both are questionable. We'll check their statuses Monday.
Bengals LB Logan Wilson (shoulder) is ready to play Monday night against the Browns after putting in full practices all week. It's an impressive recovery from a shoulder injury that initially seemed likely to cost him multiple games. Wilson missed just 1. He's an LB3 with upside in our Week 8 IDP rankings. His return knocks LBs Germaine Pratt and Akeem Davis-Gaither down the rankings. Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson (neck) is also off the week's final injury report. He missed the 1st 2 days but then put in a full Friday. Cincinnati will most likely go without CB Eli Apple, who is doubtful with a hamstring injury.
The Texans have downgraded WR Nico Collins (groin) to out for Sunday's game against the Titans. It's not a surprise. Collins missed practice all week, and HC Lovie Smith spoke about the injury as though a return was not imminent. We'll see whether Collins can make it back for the Week 9 meeting with Philadelphia. That's a Thursday night game, though, which won't help. WR Brandin Cooks gains target upside while Collins is out.
Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Titans QB Ryan Tannehill will miss Week 8 vs. Houston. He’s battling an illness and an ankle sprain. In his place, rookie Malik Willis will make his first career start. He’s only a fantasy option in 2-QB setups.
The Cowboys expect RB Ezekiel Elliott to return from his knee sprain after their Week 9 bye, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Zeke is officially doubtful for Sunday's game vs. the Bears, but it sounds like he might end up missing just that 1 game. We'll keep an eye on him when Dallas comes out of the bye.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport calls Titans QB Ryan Tannehill "truly 50/50" for Sunday's game vs. the Texans. Tannehill is dealing with an illness, on top of the ankle injury he suffered last week. If he can't go tomorrow, QB Malik Willis will make his 1st career start. The 3rd-round rookie is a work-in-progress as a passer, completing just 28 of 51 passes (55%) for 318 yards (6.2 YPA) this preseason. But he brings potentially elite rushing ability, carrying 14 times for 159 yards and 1 TD across 125 preseason snaps (about 2 game's worth).
Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf (knee) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Giants. He returned to a limited practice on Friday after sitting out the previous 2 days, so Metcalf seems to have at least some chance of playing on Sunday. Fantasy owners should still plan on being without him for now, but we’ll keep you updated on Metcalf’s status.
Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett (hamstring, ribs) is listed as questionable for this weekend's game vs. the Giants. He seems to be past the hamstring problem, putting in a full practice on Thursday. But Lockett was limited on Friday, when the ribs were added to the injury report. HC Pete Carroll said Lockett had an "oblique issue" pop up on Thursday. We'll look for an update on his status on Sunday morning. Seahawks-Giants doesn't kick off until 4:25 pm ET.
Raiders TE Darren Waller (hamstring) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Saints. He’s been out since Week 5 but seemingly has a shot to return for this one. That hamstring – plus a matchup against the #2 TE defense – would make Waller more of a low-end TE1 if he does suit up.
Raiders RB Josh Jacobs (foot) was upgraded to full participation in Friday’s practice and isn’t listed on the final Week 8 injury report. He was limited on Wednesday and Thursday but should be ready for more workhorse usage vs. the Saints on Sunday.
Raiders WR Davante Adams (illness) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Saints. Reportedly dealing with a bad case of the flu, Adams only got in a limited practice on Friday. He’s expected to play on Sunday, but we’ll continue to keep an eye on his status leading up to the 1 pm ET kickoff.
The Commanders have ruled LB Cole Holcomb (foot) out for Sunday's game against the Colts. We're assuming LB Jamin Davis will lead the corps in playing time in Holcomb's absence and have moved him up the Week 8 IDP rankings. Veteran reserve David Mayo should step into Holcomb's spot.
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