Mon Oct 6 5:07pm ET
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One day after Carson Wentz led the Minnesota Vikings to a comeback victory in London, coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that the veteran quarterback is being evaluated for a sore left shoulder.
Meanwhile, injured quarterback J.J. McCarthy is expected to resume practicing following the team's Week 6 bye, O'Connell said.
Whether the 22-year-old McCarthy is ready to take back the reins against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7 remains to be seen after he suffered a high ankle sprain in a Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
O'Connell was non-committal regarding Minnesota's No. 1 quarterback role after Sunday's win.
"I'm just excited we got the win today, and we're going to move forward in this bye and get as healthy as we can at all positions, and attack this thing for the next few games," O'Connell said.
At the time of the injury, McCarthy was given a recovery timeline of 2-4 weeks, which would put him in line to face the Eagles if healthy.
In two games this season, McCarthy has completed 58.5 percent of his passes (24 of 41) for 301 yards, with two touchdowns and three interceptions. The Vikings' 2024 first-round pick (No. 10 overall) missed last season after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee during his first preseason game.
On Sunday, Wentz threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison with 25 seconds left in regulation, lifting the Vikings to a 21-17 win over the Cleveland Browns. The veteran QB completed 25 of 34 passes for 236 yards and is 2-1 with a 69 percent completion rate (69 of 100), five TD passes and two interceptions since replacing McCarthy.
Wentz, 32, seized the Eagles' starting job straight out of North Dakota State in 2016 as the No. 2 overall pick. He spent five seasons as the Eagles' starter before moving on to Indianapolis (2021), Washington (2022), the Los Angeles Rams (2023) and the Chiefs (2024).
He owns a 49-47-1 record in his 97 career starts with a 62.9 percent completion rate, 23,169 passing yards, 158 touchdowns, 69 interceptions and an 89.6 passer efficiency rating.
Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders (knee, ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. Sanders returns to practice here after missing all the sessions last week before being ruled out for Week 5. The fact Sanders was able to practice at all is a positive sign. The 28-year-old is currently dealing with both a knee and ankle issue. If active, Sanders figures to serve in a reserve role to Javonte Williams in Week 6. The most touches Sanders has seen in a game is nine carries for 41 yards in Week 3. There's limited upside here with Williams healthy and running the ball well. If Sanders sits, Jaydon Blue could see more involvement, but isn't much of a fantasy option.
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (foot) doesn't expect to be ready to play for the Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Turpin appears to be in line to miss his second straight game due to a foot sprain. He hasn't officially been ruled out, but the fact that Turpin is saying this at the beginning of the practice week isn't a good sign. Ryan Flournoy hauled in six receptions for 114 yards last week. He figures to have an increased role again, but is more of a deep league option. Jalen Tolbert should see more of the field as well, but is coming off a dud in Week 5.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) was unable to practice on Wednesday. This doesn't come as shocking news as Evans continues to work his way back from a hamstring strain he suffered in Week 3. Head coach Todd Bowles said Evans is making progress, but didn't give much information on a possible timetable for Evans. There is a chance that Evans does practice this week and play against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. However, fantasy managers should prepare for Evans to likely miss at least one more game. Fellow wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) also missed Wednesday's practice session. If both wideouts are out, Emeka Egbuka and Sterling Shepard would be the top options in the receiving game.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) was absent during Wednesday's practice session. Godwin made his season debut in Week 4 and already picked up a new injury. The 29-year-old is reportedly dealing with a fibula issue, which sounds like an injury that could sideline him in Week 6. It's only Wednesday, so fantasy managers shouldn't jump to conclusions yet. However, fantasy managers should monitor the injury report on Thursday and Friday. Fellow wideout Mike Evans (hamstring) remained out of practice on Wednesday. If they both sit, Emeka Egbuka and Sterling Shepard would be the top wideouts for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as this seems like a minor issue. It's the beginning of the practice week, so teams are usually cautious even with minor issues. Flowers is coming off a game where he hauled in five receptions for 72 yards in last week's loss to the Houston Texans. It's unclear if quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) will be back in Week 6. If not, all of the Ravens offensive players will take a hit in value. If Flowers sits out, Rashod Bateman and DeAndre Hopkins would see bigger roles. For now, fantasy managers should consider Flowers as day-to-day and expect him to suit up in Week 6.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip, thumb) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Tagovailoa apparently suffered a hip and left thumb injury during last Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. The 27-year-old didn't show any signs of being injured when he threw for 256 yards with three touchdowns. He's finally starting to turn a page with five touchdowns and zero interceptions over his last two games. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about Tagovailoa for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. It's the beginning of the week and the Dolphins are going to be careful especially with Tagovailoa's injury history. At the moment, fantasy managers should fully expect Tagovailoa out there for Week 6.
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Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Fantasy Spin: Waller will probably return to practice later in the week and should be ready to play in Week 6. He has been a solid part of the passing game since joining the lineup with three touchdowns in two games. He should see a handful of targets this week and can be a low-end No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring), WR Chris Godwin (fibula), RB Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder), CB Zyon McCollum (thumb) and CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. LB Lavonte David (knee), CB Jamel Dean (hip), s Christian Izien (quadriceps) and OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) were limited during practice.
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Baltimore Ravens S Alohi Gilman could start immediately in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams, alongside rookie S Malaki Starks, as S Kyle Hamilton (groin) and CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) still banged up.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation during the week to see if Godwin will be able to play in Week 6. He has posted only 52 yards in his two games since returning to the lineup but will see a decent amount of targets if he plays this week. He can be at least a flex option in most leagues.
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Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (hamstring) was unable to practice Wednesday, Oct. 8, and he appears unlikely to be able to play in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Fantasy Spin: There is still time for Jackson to get back on the field, but all indications are that Jackson will miss a second straight game, with QB Cooper Rush making the start again. If you normally rely upon Jackson, it appears he'll be sidelined until Week 8, after the team's bye in Week 7, giving him a full month to recover from his hamstring injury. As much as fantasy managers don't likely want to see him miss a second straight game, it is probably best for him not to rush back and potentially aggravate the injury.
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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. It's unclear if Johnston is in danger of missing a Week 6 game against the Miami Dolphins on the road, but it's something worth watching the rest of the week. The 24-year-old former first-rounder came out of the gates hot in his third NFL season to post four touchdowns in the first four weeks, but he had his worst game of the year in the Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders, catching four passes for 40 yards while also losing a fumble. Johnston isn't going away in L.A.'s offense, though, and the Bolts could be looking to throw the ball more with rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) on Injured Reserve. If Johnston is active in Week 6, he'll have a good chance to score his fifth TD of the year against Miami.
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In his return to practice for the first time this year on Wednesday, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) was listed as limited, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. The Packers opened Watson's 21-day practice window to officially return from the Physically Unable to Perform list. It means that the 26-year-old can resume practicing with the team, but it doesn't make him a lock to make his 2025 debut in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Watson suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in the Week 18 regular-season finale last year, which is why he has missed the first five games of 2025. At the very least, though, Watson deserves waiver-wire consideration with his return on the horizon. When healthy, Watson gives the Packers an explosive deep threat, although his fantasy value could very well be boom/bust in a crowded Packers receiving room.
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Jacksonville Jaguars C Robert Hainsey (hamstring) and P Logan Cooke (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. LB Yasir Abdullah (hamstring), DE Travon Walker (wrist), WR Dyami Brown (shoulder), OG Ezra Cleveland (ankle), OT Chuma Edoga (knee), OT Anton Harrison (elbow), Og Patrick Mekari (knee), S Eric Murray (neck) and RB Bhayshul Tuten (shoulder) were limited during practice. The Jaguars only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so the report is an estimation.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Fantasy Spin: Evans has been sidelined for several weeks because of the injury and likely will have to practice before he is cleared to play again. Fantasy players should not count on having Evans available this week and should look for other options to use in their lineups.
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Seattle Seahawks LB Derick Hall (oblique), LB Ernest Jones (shoulder), OT Joshua Jones (ankle), DE DeMarcus Lawrence (quadriceps), S Julian Love (hamstring), DT Jarran Reed (non-injury) and CB Devon Witherspoon (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. S Nick Emmanwori (ankle) and Riq Woolen (concussion) were limited during practice. FB Brady Russell (wrist) fully participated in practice.
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Miami Dolphins LB Tyrel Dodson (concussion) and TE Darren Waller (rest) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 8, while OL Larry Borom (thumb), OL Aaron Brewer (pectoral), DB Elijah Campbell (quadriceps), CB Storm Duck (ankle), QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip, thumb) and WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. (knee) were listed as limited participants.
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Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made both of his extra points and his only field goal attempt from 31 yards against the Broncos to maintain his 100% accuracy rate this season. Unfortunately, his perfect streak still isn't translating to fantasy points. Elliott faces the Giants on Thursday night, a team that he made two-of-three field goals and six-of-six extra points against last year in two meetings. New York allows 25.4 points per game this season, but Elliott should probably still sit this fantasy week out until he starts putting up more numbers week-to-week.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (non-injury), OT Joe Alt (ankle), WR Derius Davis (knee), LB Bud Dupree (hamstring), DE Da'Shawn Hand (groin), OT Trey Pipkins (knee) and CB Ja'Sir Taylor (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. OG Mekhi Becton (hand), WR Quentin Johnston (hamstring), LB Denzel Perryman (ankle) and OG Jamaree Salyer (knee) were limited during practice.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has had four underwhelming showings in the first five weeks of the season, with his most recent game against the Broncos seeing him total just 43 yards on five catches. That being said, if there ever were a time for Brown to impress, it would be Thursday night against the Giants. New York is allowing the second-most fantasy points to WRs and the eighth-most passing yards per game (237.2) this season. Brown is getting consistent looks with at least eight targets in each of his last four games; now it's just time for him to capitalize on them. He's been a frustrating fantasy player so far, but this is make-or-break time for him. Even with his disappointing start, Brown is a low-end WR2 for Week 6.
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