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Commanders | Deebo Samuel to miss Week 7 (2025-10-18 14:30:00) [jump to this story] 49ers | George Kittle likely to play in Week 7 (2025-10-18 10:57:00) [jump to this story] Bears | D'Andre Swift believes he will play (2025-10-18 10:11:00) [jump to this story] |
Dolphins | Jaylen Waddle not available Sat Oct 18, 03:48 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle has received trade interest from multiple teams, but the Dolphins have told interested teams that they are not trading Waddle, according to sources.
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Lions | Week 7 injury report for Lions Sat Oct 18, 03:41 PM
Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold (shoulder), S Kerby Joseph (knee), CB Avonte Maddox (hamstring) and RB Sione Vaki (groin) did not participate in practice Saturday, Oct. 18, and have been ruled out for Week 7. OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) did not practice and is listed as questionable. DT D.J. Reader (back) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. DT Alim McNeill (knee) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. WR Kalif Raymond (non-injury) did not practice but is not on the injury report. LB Zach Cunningham (hamstring) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report.
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Colts | Ameer Abdullah added to 53-man roster Sat Oct 18, 03:36 PM
Indianapolis Colts practice squad RB Ameer Abdullah was signed to the 53-man roster Saturday, Oct. 18. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Colts | Charvarius Ward placed on IR Sat Oct 18, 03:33 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Charvarius Ward (concussion) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Oct. 18.
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Raiders | Shedrick Jackson called up Sat Oct 18, 03:28 PM
Las Vegas Raiders practice squad WR Shedrick Jackson was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Oct. 18, and will be available for the Week 7 game.
Link to story Colts | Tyler Goodson to miss Week 7 Sat Oct 18, 02:58 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Tyler Goodson (groin) has been ruled out of the Week 7 game.
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Giants | Darius Slayton will not play Sat Oct 18, 02:57 PM
New York Giants WR Darius Slayton (hamstring) has been ruled out of the Week 7 game.
| Footballguys view: Slayton suffered the hamstring injury in Week 5, and he hasn't practiced since then. The team did not put him on IR, so they didn't believe Slayton needed the minimum four weeks of rest. That means we could see him return to practice on a limited basis next week. Lil Jordan Humphrey gets the call up against his former team (Broncos) on Sunday. |
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Rams | Ronnie Rivers elevated for Week 7 Sat Oct 18, 02:43 PM
Los Angeles Rams practice squad RB Ronnie Rivers was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Oct. 18, and will be available for the Week 7 game.
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Cowboys | Malik Davis called up Sat Oct 18, 02:40 PM
Dallas Cowboys practice squad RB Malik Davis was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Oct. 18, and will be available for the Week 7 game.
Link to story Cowboys | Caelen Carson activated Sat Oct 18, 02:38 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Caelen Carson (knee) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Oct. 18.
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Commanders | Deebo Samuel to miss Week 7 Sat Oct 18, 02:30 PM
Washington Commanders WR Deebo Samuel (heel) has been ruled out of the Week 7 game.
| Footballguys view: Samuel was questionable all week with this heel injury, just like he has been for the last few weeks. He played through the injury before, but it looks like he needs some rest. Terry McLaurin is also out of this contest against the Cowboys. That means Chris Moore, Luke McCaffrey, and Jaylin Lane will be the primary receivers for QB Jayden Daniels. Veteran TE Zach Ertz (shoulder, questionable) is also in line for more targets with Samuel out. |
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Titans | Questionable tag for Johnny Hekker Sat Oct 18, 02:23 PM
Tennessee Titans P Johnny Hekker (illness) was added to the Week 7 injury report Saturday, Oct. 18, because of an illness and is listed as questionable for the game.
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Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett expected to start again Sat Oct 18, 02:17 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett is expected to be the starting quarterback for the Cardinals in Week 7 since QB Kyler Murray (foot) is still recovering from his injury.
| Footballguys view: Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort was non-committal when asked if Murray would remain the starting quarterback. Simply put, the offense runs better with Brissett in the lineup. In Week 6, Jacoby Brissett threw for 320 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Murray suffered this foot injury in Week 5, so perhaps the team just wants to give him an ample amount of time to recover. |
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Packers | Keisean Nixon added to injury report Sat Oct 18, 02:15 PM
Green Bay Packers CB Keisean Nixon (illness) was added to the Week 7 injury report Saturday, Oct. 18, because of an illness and is listed as questionable for the game.
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Packers | Pierre Strong elevated Sat Oct 18, 02:13 PM
Green Bay Packers practice squad RB Pierre Strong was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Oct. 18, and will be available for the Week 7 game.
| Footballguys view: The Packers are just making sure here with the elevation of Strong. Packers RB Josh Jacobs (illness/calf) is questionable to play in Week 7 against the Cardinals. In fact, reports suggest Jacobs could be a game-time decision. Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks are there to get most of the work in the backfield if Jacobs can't play on Sunday afternoon. Stay tuned. |
Packers | Jacob Monk returns to 53-man roster Sat Oct 18, 02:12 PM
Green Bay Packers C Jacob Monk (hamstring) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Oct. 18.
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Panthers | Carolina makes roster moves Sat Oct 18, 02:09 PM
Carolina Panthers C Austin Corbett (knee) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Oct. 18. The team also placed LB Patrick Jones II (back) on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to story Panthers | Jalen Coker back on roster Sat Oct 18, 02:06 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker (quadriceps) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Oct. 18.
| Footballguys view: He's going to make his season debut in Week 7 against the Jets. Keep him in mind if you play in a deeper league with a sizable bench. Coker is set to be the team's slot receiver, and he brings an exciting skill set to the field. Last year, Coker got onto the fantasy radar as a flex play with upside. Once back to full speed, Coker could return similar results this year. |
Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka returns to practice Sat Oct 18, 12:58 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) returned to practice Saturday, Oct. 18, and will be a pregame decision for Week 7's game versus the Detroit Lions.
| Footballguys view: A game-time decision for a Monday night game creates quite the conundrum for Fantasy GMs out there. If the rookie phenom can play, everyone will be happy to start him. Buccaneers versus Lions is the earlier of the two games, so you will have a few options if Egbuka can't play. Tez Johnson would do more for the Buccaneers if Egbuka's hamstring isn't right before the game. Other options from Monday night could likely include guys like Seahawks' WRs Tory Horton and Cooper Kupp, Texans WRs Christian Kirk and Jayden Higgins. Stay tuned and be ready to adjust your lineup depending on Egbuka's status. |
Buccaneers | Mike Evans returns to practice Sat Oct 18, 12:54 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) returned to practice Saturday, Oct. 18, and will be a pregame decision for Week 7's game versus the Detroit Lions.
| Footballguys view: Evans got a planned day of rest on Friday before Monday night's game against the Lions. He's back in action on Saturday, and he seems to be on track to play in Week 7. With Chris Godwin declared out and Emeka Egbuka a game-time decision, Evans could be in for a huge workload against a banged up Lions secondary. That makes him a WR2 with upside to finish the week as a WR1. |
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Buccaneers | Chris Godwin ruled out for Week 7 Sat Oct 18, 12:42 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (leg) has been ruled out for Week 7's game against the Detroit Lions.
| Footballguys view: Godwin's latest injury has him on a week-to-week basis. Now, he will miss the second straight game with this injury. The Buccaneers do have a bye in Week 9, so there's a chance Godwin will miss next week also. |
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Buccaneers | Bucky Irving ruled out for Week 7 Sat Oct 18, 12:36 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 7's game against the Detroit Lions.
| Footballguys view: Once again, the Buccaneers will feature Rachaad White as their lead back. He's an RB1 in Week 7 on Monday night against the Lions. Sean Tucker can get a few more opportunities without Irving in the lineup as well. |
Saints | NO interested in extending Chris Olave Sat Oct 18, 11:40 AM
The New Orleans Saints are working on trying to sign WR Chris Olave to a contract extension, even though his name has been circulating in trade rumors recently, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini.
| Footballguys view: The Saints have been trying to sign Olave to an extension, as the rumor mill keeps putting him as a top target for teams in need of a wide receiver. Olave's stock may be down this year due to a decline in production, but that might have to do more with the quarterback/offense situation than Olave's talent. If on the open market, Olave could be the next receiver to command over $30 MM annually. |
Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield extension talks may wait until offseason Sat Oct 18, 11:29 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to wait until the offseason to begin contract extension talks with QB Baker Mayfield, so that negotiations do not serve as a distraction. He has one year remaining on his current deal following the 2025 season.
| Footballguys view: Back in the 2024 offseason, the Buccaneers signed Mayfield to a three-year, $100 MM contract extension. With the MVP-level play that Mayfield is producing on a weekly basis, that's a bargain for the team currently. Mayfield is under contract through the 2026 season, but it's unlikely he's going to want to play on that $33 MM price tag. We'll see if the Buccaneers can get something done with Mayfield during this season. |
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49ers | George Kittle likely to play in Week 7 Sat Oct 18, 10:57 AM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) is slated to be activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Oct. 18, and is expected to play in Week 7's game versus the Atlanta Falcons, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers get a boost to their offense with the return of Kittle. Fantasy GMs also get to benefit as Kittle is a TE1 option anytime he takes the field. Kittle has been out of action (and on IR) with this hamstring injury since Week 1. It will be a welcome sight to see him back out there, and it gives QB Mac Jones quite the security blanket. |
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Seahawks | More touches for Kenneth Walker III Sat Oct 18, 10:57 AM
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III needs to be more involved in the offense, according to offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. 'That's something that we want to keep giving him more opportunities,' Kubiak said.
| Footballguys view: Walker is set to earn more opportunities with his performance at practice according to Kubiak. The team likes the way he is preparing, and they like the way Walker is working to improve the things they want him to get better at. That's a good answer, but the team is still going to use Zach Charbonnet in tandem with Walker. That makes Walker an RB2/flex option for Fantasy GMs, especially this week against the Texans on Monday night. |
Falcons | Darnell Mooney likely to play Sat Oct 18, 10:57 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring), who is listed as questionable, is likely to play against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7, according to head coach Raheem Morris.
| Footballguys view: Mooney is set to play, and Ray Ray McCloud is out (personal). It's a surprise to be sure because Mooney was out of practice on Friday after being limited with a hamstring injury earlier in the week. With a questionable status, we can only recommend Mooney as a super deep 'what the heck' flex in Week 7 against the 49ers on Sunday night. |
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Cowboys | Jake Ferguson off to fast start Sat Oct 18, 10:57 AM
Dallas Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson's 44 receptions this year are the most among tight ends and the third most ever at the position through the first six games.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson is a regular fantasy starter, and with his target share, he's a top-5 option for Fantasy GMs on a weekly basis. Against the Commanders in Week 7, Ferguson should continue to get this massive workload. |
Browns | Quinshon Judkins could bounce back Sat Oct 18, 10:57 AM
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins faces the Miami Dolphins in Week 7, and the Dolphins are allowing a league-high 168.5 rushing yards per game.
| Footballguys view: Judkins rushed 12 times for 36 yards in the Browns' Week 6 loss to the Steelers. It was his lowest rushing total of the year, and the rookie is looking to bounce back in a big way. He should, given the Dolphins' struggles in the run defense department, and the Browns need to lean on the ground game as much as possible with rookie QB Dillon Gabriel under center. Judkins should be considered a low-end RB1 in Week 7. |
Seahawks | Tough test for Sam Darnold Sat Oct 18, 10:57 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold faces the Houston Texans in Week 7, and the Texans have allowed a league-low three touchdown passes this year.
| Footballguys view: Darnold has been efficient and striking deep with the Seahawks offense this year. The Texans give him perhaps the toughest test of the season so far. From a fantasy perspective, we like Darnold as a QB2/flex option due to the strength of his opponent. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams poised for big game? Sat Oct 18, 10:57 AM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams faces the New Orleans Saints in Week 7, and the Saints have allowed multiple touchdown passes in each of the last eight games, the longest streak in the NFL.
| Footballguys view: Williams has played some good football this year, and he's flashing like a young franchise quarterback should. This week against the Saints, Williams could finish as a top-5 fantasy quarterback. We've got him as a low-end QB1 (with obvious upside) in Week 7 due to his recent play and the opponent. |
Raiders | Ashton Jeanty to remain a workhorse Sat Oct 18, 10:57 AM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty logged a season-high 23 carries in Week 6, and head coach Pete Carroll said he expects Jeanty to continue to handle a heavy workload. 'I don't think there's any doubt,' Carroll said. 'But I think that being normal for him is what we should expect, around 20 carries a game.'
| Footballguys view: That's music to Fantasy GMs' ears to be sure. Jeanty is a stud running back who can thrive with a heavy workload as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. He's a borderline RB1 for Fantasy GMs weekly, and with the struggles of the Raiders' passing game, it only makes sense to make Jeanty the centerpiece of the offense. |
Jets | Michael Carter II will play in Week 7 Sat Oct 18, 10:50 AM
New York Jets CB Michael Carter II (concussion) will play in Week 7's game versus the Carolina Panthers, according to head coach Aaron Glenn. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report but was a full participant in all three of the Jets' practice sessions during the week.
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Vikings | Max Brosmer to serve as backup for Week 7 Sat Oct 18, 10:43 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer will serve as the backup quarterback to QB Carson Wentz for Week 7's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is questionable to play in Week 7 against the Eagles. However, reports indicate the 2024 first-round pick is only going to serve as the team's no.3/emergency quarterback. Wentz is the starter this week, but McCarthy could be back out there in the near future. That means Fantasy GMs in superflex/start-2 QB leagues should be keeping him on the bench in anticipation of his return. |
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Colts | Adonai Mitchell to be active for Week 7 Sat Oct 18, 10:30 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Adonai Mitchell will be active for Week 7's game versus the Los Angeles Chargers, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
| Footballguys view: Mitchell is trying to work his way out of the doghouse since dropping the ball before crossing the goal line against the Rams in Week 4. Colts WR Josh Downs (concussion) will not play in Week 7 game against the Chargers. That opens the door for Mitchell as a reserve receiver. |
Bengals | Trey Hendrickson hopeful of returning for Week 8 Sat Oct 18, 10:17 AM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson (hip) is optimistic that he will be able to resume playing in Week 8 versus the New York Jets, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
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Bears | D'Andre Swift believes he will play Sat Oct 18, 10:11 AM
Updating previous reports, Chicago Bears RB D'Andre Swift (groin) said he will play in Week 7's game against the New Orleans Saints, despite being listed as questionable on the injury report because of a groin issue sustained Thursday, Oct. 16.
| Footballguys view: Swift was a full participant on Wednesday, but he only got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday. The groin issue sustained on Thursday, and the limited status was just maintenance, according to the veteran back. Rookie Kyle Monangai should be stashed on benches in deeper leagues. We see Swift as an RB2/flex option in Week 7 against the Saints. |
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Panthers | Jalen Coker will play in Week 7 Sat Oct 18, 09:55 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker (quadriceps) has been removed from the injury report and will make his season debut in Week 7's game versus the New York Jets, according to head coach Dave Canales.
| Footballguys view: This will be the first time we get to see Coker this year. Keep him in mind if you play in a deeper league with a sizable bench. Coker is set to be the team's slot receiver, and he brings an exciting skill set to the field. Last year, Coker got onto the fantasy radar as a flex play with upside. Once back to full speed, Coker could return similar results this year. |
Panthers | Damien Lewis a game-time decision Sat Oct 18, 09:38 AM
Carolina Panthers OG Damien Lewis (shoulder) is considered a game-time decision for Week 7's game versus the New York Jets, according to head coach Dave Canales. He was listed as questionable on the injury report after missing the team's two most recent practice sessions.
Link to story Falcons | Ray-Ray McCloud ruled out for Week 7 Sat Oct 18, 09:23 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Ray-Ray McCloud (non-injury) was sent home and will not play in Week 7's game versus the San Francisco 49ers due to a private matter between the player and the club, according to head coach Raheem Morris.
| Footballguys view: This is an odd bit of news, and Morris relays that McCloud's absence has nothing to do with the firing of WR coach Ike Hilliard (in late September). Casey Washington is the next man up with McCloud out of action. |
Broncos | Denver releases Sam Ehlinger Fri Oct 17, 10:30 PM
The Denver Broncos released QB Sam Ehlinger Friday, Oct. 17.
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Rams | Byron Young on a hot streak Fri Oct 17, 08:42 PM
Los Angeles Rams LB Byron Young has recorded at least half a sack in eight straight games, which is longest active streak in the NFL.
Link to story 49ers | Brock Purdy will remain sidelined Fri Oct 17, 08:29 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) was a limited participant in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and has been ruled out for the Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
| Footballguys view: Purdy and the 49ers desperately need a bye to heal up, but will have to wait until Week 14. Mac Jones is 3-1 as a starter this year, playing well in Purdy's absence. Turf toe can be a tricky injury to recover from, and Purdy will try again next week. |
49ers | Ricky Pearsall ruled out for Week 7 Fri Oct 17, 08:24 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) did not practice Friday, Oct. 17, and has been ruled out for the Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
| Footballguys view: Pearsall got off to a great start in his second year but has yet to play or practice since Week 4. His 81.8 receiving yards per game rank seventh among receivers this year. He hopes to return next week, but will need to get on the practice field first. |
49ers | Full practice for Christian McCaffrey Fri Oct 17, 08:19 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) was a full participant in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and is not on the Week 7 injury report.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey's inclusion on this week's report is only because of a veteran rest day on Wednesday. Start him as the RB1 he's been all year. |
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49ers | Jauan Jennings a full go Fri Oct 17, 08:14 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings (ankle, rib, shoulder) was a full participant in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and was removed from the injury report for Week 7.
| Footballguys view: Jennings was clearly limited in last week's game, and that carried over into this week of practice. A full practice on Friday helps us feel a bit more confident in ranking him. Still, we can't recommend him as more than a risky WR3 in this game against a tough Falcons offense. Mac Jones and Kendrick Bourne have displayed a clear connection over the last couple of weeks, and we have a slight preference toward him in this week's rankings. |
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Cardinals | Michael Wilson expected to play Fri Oct 17, 08:05 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and is not on the injury report for Week 7.
| Footballguys view: As noted in the Bam Knight write-up, both of these running backs are risky flexes in this matchup. Carter had a slight edge in touches last week, making him our preferred back, but only by a small margin. |
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Cardinals | Bam Knight on track to play Fri Oct 17, 07:59 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Bam Knight (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and is not on the injury report for Week 7.
| Footballguys view: Knight was named the starter before kickoff last year. Michael Carter started. Knight punched in a touchdown. Carter had more touches. This backfield has all the makings of a headache. Our rankings have a slight lean towards Carter this week, but both are risky flexes against a stout Packers defense. |
Cardinals | No designation for Marvin Harrison Fri Oct 17, 07:54 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and is not on the injury report for Week 7.
| Footballguys view: There was fear that Harrison would miss some time after a scary concussion in Week 6. The Year 2 receiver started producing a bit over the two weeks before he left last week. We're ranking him as a WR3, as he may draw tough coverage from Keisean Nixon. |
Cardinals | Zay Jones' status in question Fri Oct 17, 07:52 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Zay Jones (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 17, and is listed as questionable for Week 7.
| Footballguys view: Jones started the week with back-to-back DNPs, so he's trending in the right direction. He's coming off his best game of the season, but it's hard to trust him at all in this matchup, especially with news that Marvin Harrison Jr. will be active. |
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