This is a team-by-team review of any key fantasy football player injury news after this week’s practice activity and team statements. Only those players listed on the team’s official injury report will be addressed, unless the situation warrants further attention.
PLEASE NOTE: The NFL releases its final official injury report each Friday (approximately 6:00 p.m. ET). West Coast teams often report their injuries late and may not be included in the initial publication.
Week 6 fantasy football injury report
This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Christian Watson, WR Diontae Johnson, RB Brian Robinson Jr., WR Khalil Shakir, RB James Cook, TE Evan Engram, RB Chase Brown, RB Devin Singletary, QB Anthony Richardson, WR Michael Pittman Jr., WR Josh Downs, RB Zamir White, WR Jakobi Meyers, RB Jaylen Warren, RB Rachaad White
ARIZONA CARDINALS
WR Zay Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out. PK Matt Prater (knee) was limited all week and is questionable.
ATLANTA FALCONS
RB Bijan Robinson (hamstring) and WR Darnell Mooney (knee) both had full sessions Friday and will play.
BALTIMORE RAVENS
RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) remains on the PUP. LT Ronnie Stanley (toe) is questionable. WR Rashod Bateman (groin) practiced fully Friday, and he’ll play.
BUFFALO BILLS – Monday night
WR Khalil Shakir (ankle) and RB James Cook (toe) have not practiced yet this week. Saturday will be a huge day in determining their statuses. WR Mack Hollins (shoulder) and WR Curtis Samuel (toe) have been limited in practice. QB Josh Allen (hand, ankle) has been active in practice all week.
CAROLINA PANTHERS
WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) remains on IR. WR Diontae Johnson (ankle) was limited all week and is questionable. WR Xavier Legette (shoulder) practiced all week and is good to go.
CHICAGO BEARS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.
CINCINNATI BENGALS
RB Chase Brown (quadriceps) is questionable after limited work Thursday and Friday, but he’s expected to play. TE Mike Gesicki (hamstring) and RB Zack Moss (foot) practiced Friday and are good to go. QB Joe Burrow (wrist) practiced fully all week and is good to go.
CLEVELAND BROWNS
RB Nick Chubb (knee) remains on the PUP, but his 21-day practice window was opened. He has been ruled out. RB Nyheim Hines (knee) was limited all week and ruled out. TE David Njoku (ankle), RB D’Onta Foreman (ankle), RB Pierre Strong (hamstring), RT Jack Conklin (knee), WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) and DE Myles Garrett (Achilles) practiced Friday and are good to go.
DALLAS COWBOYS
WR Brandin Cooks (knee) landed on IR. LB Micah Parsons (ankle) and LB Eric Kendricks (calf, shoulder) are out as well.
DENVER BRONCOS
WR Josh Reynolds (hand) is out.
DETROIT LIONS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.
GREEN BAY PACKERS
WR Christian Watson (ankle) is questionable after limited sessions all week. TE Tucker Kraft (groin) was limited Thursday and Friday, but he’ll play.
HOUSTON TEXANS
RB Joe Mixon (ankle) had limited work Thursday and Friday, and he’s questionable and a game-time decision. RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring) practiced Thursday and Friday, and he’ll go. LT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) is good to go after missing some practice time early in the week.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out. QB Anthony Richardson (oblique), WR Josh Downs (toe) and WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) are all questionable this week. Richardson was limited Friday, Pittman and Downs had full practices. Treat all of them as game-time calls. RB Trey Sermon (collarbone) avoided an injury tag. RT Braden Smith (knee) is questionable, and C Ryan Kelly (neck) carries no designation.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot) is on IR. TE Evan Engram (hamstring) and WR Gabe Davis (shoulder) were limited all week and are questionable. RB Travis Etienne (shoulder) was limited all week, but he carries no injury designation.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Bye week
RB Isiah Pacheco (leg) and WR Rashee Rice (knee) remain on IR.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
WR Davante Adams (hamstring) is out again. RB Zamir White (groin) and WR Jakobi Meyers (ankle) graduated to limited work Friday and are questionable, game-time decisions.
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
WR DJ Chark Jr. (hip) remains on IR. RB Gus Edwards (ankle) didn’t practice all week and is out. QB Justin Herbert (ankle) and TE Hayden Hurst (Achilles) practiced Friday and will play.
LOS ANGELES RAMS – Bye week
TE Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the PUP. WR Puka Nacua (knee) remains on IR. WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) remains on the mend and has a chance to return in Week 7
MIAMI DOLPHINS – Bye week
QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) remains on IR.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS – Bye week
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) opened his 21-day practice window from the PUP last week.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is out. WR Kendrick Bourne (knee) and WR K.J. Osborn (shoulder) are questionable after limited work all week.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
QB Derek Carr (oblique) and TE Taysom Hill (ribs) are out. RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) is questionable after practicing fully all week. RB Alvin Kamara (hip, hand) and WR Rashid Shaheed (hip) were limited Thursday and Friday, but he’ll play.
NEW YORK GIANTS
WR Malik Nabers (concussion) has been ruled out. RB Devin Singletary (groin) was limited all week and is questionable. That spells a game-time decision.
NEW YORK JETS – Monday night
QB Aaron Rodgers (ankle) has been limited Thursday and Friday, and TE Tyler Conklin (hip) was limited Friday, too.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
WR DeVonta Smith (concussion), WR A.J. Brown (hamstring), RT Lane Johnson (concussion) practiced fully Friday and will play.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
RB Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) is out. RB Jaylen Warren (knee) has upgraded to questionable after a full practice Friday. QB Russell Wilson (calf) practiced fully all week and has no injury status, but he’ll be the QB2. TE Pat Freiermuth (calf) was limited Thursday but made it back Friday, and he’ll play.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – Played Thursday
RB Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) remains on IR. RB Jordan Mason (shoulder) left the Thursday game with a sprained AC joint.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS – Played Thursday
No injuries of fantasy relevance.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
RB Rachaad White (foot) didn’t practice Thursday or Friday, and he’s questionable. S Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) is questionable.
TENNESSEE TITANS
QB Will Levis (shoulder) fully practiced Friday and will play.
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
RB Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) is questionable after missing practice all week, and this one will come down to the wire. WR Noah Brown (groin) and RB Austin Ekeler (heel) practiced fully Friday and are good to go.
