Browns QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He's trying to make it back for this weekend's game vs. the Steelers, despite the fractured humerus bone and torn labrum in his left shoulder. Mayfield would obviously be an extremely shaky fantasy play if he ends up suiting up.
Browns RB Nick Chubb (calf) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He's expected back for Sunday's game against the Steelers, barring a setback over the next few days. Chubb could take on a bigger role than usual with RB Kareem Hunt out with his calf injury.
Dolphins WR DeVante Parker (shoulder, hamstring) remained limited in Wednesday's practice. He was limited all last week before missing the Falcons game, so his status for this Sunday's game vs. the Bills is still uncertain.
The Saints acquired RB Mark Ingram from the Texans. Ingram, of course, spent the first 8 years of his career in New Orleans. He'll return as RB Alvin Kamara's backup and just a handcuff in fantasy football. Ingram only figures to siphon a few carries per game from Kamara. Ingram led Houston with 92 carries through 7 games, so his departure leaves behind a decent amount of work for RBs David Johnson and Phillip Lindsay. We'll see exactly how the workload is divvied going forward, but you'll still be better off avoiding the Texans backfield.
Colts WR T.Y. Hilton (quad) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice. At this point, fantasy owners shouldn't be counting on him in Week 8 lineups. We'll see if Hilton can get back on the field tomorrow.
Patriots TE Jonnu Smith (shoulder) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. That seemingly puts him on track to play vs. the Chargers this weekend. Smith seemed to be a big part of New England's Week 7 game plan, racking up 5 targets and a carry before exiting in the 1st half. But he still can't be trusted in Week 8 fantasy lineups.
Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game vs. the Packers. He didn't practice all week. Hopkins has a long history of playing through ailments, and we haven't sensed much concern from Cardinals beat writers. HC Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Hopkins "might be a game-time decision" but added that he "fully expects him to play," per The Arizona Republic's Bob McManaman. We'll get Arizona's inactives around 7 pm ET tomorrow. Unless we hear that he'll be limited, an active Hopkins will remain a must start.
The Cardinals have ruled DE J.J. Watt out for Thursday night's game against the Packers because of a shoulder injury. We had Watt low in the Week 8 DL rankings anyway, so this shouldn't be a huge loss for IDP lineups.
49ers WR Deebo Samuel missed Wednesday's practice with a calf issue. HC Kyle Shanahan said he's "optimistic he’ll be all right” for Sunday's game vs. the Bears, per The Athletic's David Lombardi. Check back tomorrow for another update on Samuel's status.
ESPN's Adam Schefter confirms that Packers WR Davante Adams (COVID) is "unlikely" to play vs. the Cardinals on Thursday night. Adams hasn't officially been ruled out yet, but he didn't travel with the team to Arizona on Wednesday and should be on fantasy benches. WR Allen Lazard is definitely out for Thursday night's game because he's unvaccinated.
Washington RB Antonio Gibson (shin) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. It's his 1st work of any kind on a Wednesday since Week 4, so perhaps that stress fracture in his shin is improving. But Gibson remains a risky RB2 until we see his usage improve.
Washington WR Terry McLaurin missed Wednesday's practice and is on the injury report with an ankle. He'd previously been dealing with a hamstring injury. We're guessing that this is more of a maintenance day for McLaurin, but check back tomorrow for another update.
Update: Washington changed McLaurin's injury-report designation to hamstring. He should be fine for Sunday's game.
Browns WR Jarvis Landry (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. He appeared to injure his knee late in Thursday night's win over the Broncos, but we never got any details from the team. HC Kevin Stefanski did say Wednesday that this latest issue isn't related to the MCL injury that Landry suffered in Week 2. We'll see if he gets back on the practice field tomorrow.
Bucs HC Bruce Arians said Wednesday that WR Antonio Brown's ankle injury could be "long term," according to The Athletic's Greg Auman. Brown is dealing with an ankle sprain near his heel, Arians said, and isn't a lock to be back after the Week 9 bye. We'll continue looking for more details on Brown's situation but would keep him stashed on fantasy rosters.
Texans QB Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) has been designated to return from IR. He'll practice this week and has a chance to return for Sunday's game vs. the Rams if all goes well. Taylor is only an option in 2-QB and Superflex leagues but will be an upgrade for WR Brandin Cooks.
Giants RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring), WR Kenny Golladay (knee) and WR Kadarius Toney (ankle) were working with trainers off to the side of Wednesday's practice, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. The Giants play the Chiefs on Monday night, so we'll get the team's first official practice report tomorrow. "Will say this after speaking with sources the past few days about the Giants playmakers: They're in a race against time. It is going to be close on a bunch of them. Probably one or two make it," Raanan tweeted.
Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) was back on the practice field on Wednesday, per The Athletic's Greg Auman. We'll check on Gronk's participation level this afternoon, but he at least has a chance to return for Sunday's game vs. the Saints
Update: Gronkowski was officially limited in practice.
Bucs WR Antonio Brown (ankle) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice. The Athletic's Greg Auman spotted Brown with a crutch. That certainly doesn't sound like a guy in line to play vs. the Saints this weekend -- especially with Tampa getting a Week 9 bye. With Brown out last week, WR Chris Godwin saw 11 targets and WR Mike Evans 10.
The Giants announced Tuesday that S Jabrill Peppers will miss the rest of the season after rupturing the ACL in his right knee. Peppers also suffered a high-ankle sprain. The 26-year-old is set to hit free agency in March, so we'll see what 2022 holds for him.
The Bears don't expect EDGE Khalil Mack to play Sunday against the 49ers. Mack has been dealing with a foot injury since at least Week 4. He has been playing through it for normal snap shares and was working on a 5-game sack streak before failing to notch 1 against the Bucs last Sunday. Ian Rapoport reports that Mack might land on IR. We'll see whether it comes to that. For now, make alternate Week 8 IDP plans. We'll also see whether the Bears get EDGE Robert Quinn back from the COVID list this week.
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