Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) will “likely” be active as QB Justin Fields’ backup against the Raiders on Sunday, HC Mike Tomlin said. Perhaps this means Fields’ leash is a tad shorter if he struggles this weekend, but he remains a fine low-end QB1 in the plus matchup.
Titans QB Will Levis (shoulder) practiced all week and will start Sunday’s game vs. the Colts, HC Brian Callahan said Friday. Indianapolis ranks 26th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to QBs, but Levis simply hasn’t played well enough this season to be a QB1 consideration.
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is out for Sunday's game vs. the Titans. He remained sidelined in practice all week. We'll see if JT can make it back for Week 7's game against the Dolphins. His absence will again leave the backfield to RBs Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson. Sermon tallied 10 carries and six targets to Goodson's five carries and three targets last week.
Panthers WR Xavier Legette (shoulder) put in a full week of practice and isn't listed on the final injury report for Sunday's game vs. the Falcons. The rookie should be ready for a full slate of snaps. He's a viable WR4 or Flex play against Atlanta's 28th-ranked WR defense.
Panthers WR Diontae Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Falcons. He was limited in practice all week. Johnson played through this ankle issue last week after putting in just two limited practices (although he was notably left off the final Week 5 injury report). We're fully expecting Johnson to play this weekend, but we'll look for further updates on his status.
Bengals RBs Zack Moss (foot) and Chase Brown (quad) will play vs. the Giants on Sunday night, HC Zac Taylor said. Both guys were limited on Thursday but practiced again on Friday. It sounds like they'll both be ready for their usual roles this weekend. Over the past two weeks, Brown has out-carried Moss 27 to 24, while Moss has out-targeted Brown eight to six. We're projecting a similar split in the Week 6 RB Rankings.
Giants WR Malik Nabers (concussion) is out for Sunday night's game vs. the Bengals. He's yet to practice after sustaining a concussion 15 days ago. We'll see if Nabers can get cleared for Week 7's game vs. the Eagles. His absence this weekend again leaves Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton as New York's top two WRs. They accounted for 20 of the team's 34 targets last week.
The 49ers believe RB Jordan Mason is dealing with an AC sprain in his left shoulder, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. The injury "is not considered serious, but he will undergo further testing today," Schefter adds. It sounds like Mason at least has a chance to be ready for Week 7's game vs. the Chiefs. We'll look for further updates on his status. Rookie Isaac Guerendo will likely operate as San Francisco's lead back if Mason misses time.
Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf caught just three of 11 targets for 48 scoreless yards in Thursday night's loss to the 49ers. But, in an alternate universe, Metcalf catches five balls for 102 yards and two TDs. He just missed a two-yard score at the end of the first half when his second foot landed one inch out of bounds. Then, in the fourth quarter, Metcalf caught a 52-yard TD that was negated by an illegal shift penalty that had zero impact on the play.
49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk caught just two balls for 37 yards in the Week 6 win over the Seahawks. QB Brock Purdy threw it just 28 times in this one, but Aiyuk's four targets were tied with FB Kyle Juszczyk for fourth on the team behind TE George Kittle, WR Deebo Samuel, and WR Jauan Jennings.
49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 18 of 28 passes (64%) for 255 yards (9.1 YPA), three TDs, and 0 INTs in Thursday night's win over the Seahawks. Purdy's first score came early in the second quarter. He connected down the left sideline with WR Deebo Samuel, who dodged one defender before out-racing another for a 76-yard score. Purdy's other two TDs went to TE George Kittle from 10 and nine yards out. Purdy impressed with his mobility throughout this game, buying extra time to throw and running four times for 19 yards.
49ers RB Jordan Mason injured his left shoulder midway through the second quarter of Thursday night's game vs. the Seahawks. He missed the rest of the half, returned to carry on the first play of the third quarter, but then didn't play again. Mason was never officially ruled out and remained on the sidelines trying to keep his shoulder loose. HC Kyle Shanahan said after the game that they'd find out more about the injury on Friday. Mason was on his way to a big game, carrying nine times for 73 yards in less than one half of action.
Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers (ankle) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. We don't have any details on his injury, but it's worth noting that Meyers was allowed to speak to the media on Wednesday, something most teams don't allow legitimately injured players to do. We'll see if Meyers practices on Friday and then how he's listed on the final injury report for this weekend's game vs. the Steelers.
Browns TE David Njoku (knee, ankle) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. He said afterward that he expects to play against the Eagles this weekend. We'll see about that, but Njoku will be tough to trust in Week 6 fantasy lineups if he suits up.
Bucs RB Rachaad White (foot) did not practice on Thursday. That follows a limited practice on Wednesday. White either got the day off or suffered a setback with the foot injury he suffered near the end of the Week 5 loss to the Falcons. We should have a better idea of his status for Sunday's game vs. the Saints when the Bucs release their final injury report on Friday afternoon. White's absence would turn RB Bucky Irving into a strong Week 6 fantasy play.
Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. He's seemingly in real danger of missing this weekend's game vs. the Texans, which would leave Antonio Gibson as New England's feature back. Check back tomorrow for another update on Stevenson.
Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) put in a limited practice on Thursday -- his first since the Friday before Week 4. It gives Mixon a chance to play vs. the Patriots this weekend, although Houston has wisely been cautious with this injury. We'll see how Mixon is listed on Friday's final injury report.
Packers TE Tucker Kraft was added to the injury report and limited in Thursday's practice with a groin. We don't have any other details on the injury, but Kraft's status for this weekend's game vs. the Cardinals is now in question. We'll get another update on his status tomorrow.
Seahawks S Julian Love (hamstring), Edge Derick Hall (foot), and Edge Boye Mafe (knee) are active for tonight's game against the 49ers. All should be ready for planned IDP usage.
Niners CB Charvarius Ward (Knee) is inactive for tonight's game against the Seahawks. It's a bit surprising after he managed limited practices the past two days and entered the night questionable. That leaves San Francisco without its top corner against the league's leading offense in passing volume. Ward's absence particularly helps DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett on the outside.
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