Fantasy Football: Injury updates (and a coaching change) to note ahead of Week 6

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Week 6 injury updates

Injuries are a fact of life in the NFL and in the fantasy streets, so let’s take a good look around.

Anthony Richardson (oblique) had a full practice Thursday, putting him in good shape to start Sunday against Tennessee. The Indianapolis receiving room looks more interesting these days if Joe Flacco starts, but the Colts know Richardson is their long-term future and he’s going to start if physically able.

Although Jonathan Taylor says he’s feeling better, he did not practice Thursday and still looks like a long shot to return this week. Trey Sermon (collarbone) had a full workout Thursday and is ready to start again.

Michael Pittman Jr. (back) is expected to miss multiple weeks, with an IR stint a possibility.

Malik Nabers (concussion) is out for another week, which puts Darius Slayton back in consideration as a flex option.

The Bills could be without two top offensive weapons in RB James Cook (toe) and Khalil Shakir (ankle), both of whom did not practice Thursday ahead of Monday night’s showdown against the Jets. WR Curtis Samuel (toe) was also limited to start the week. That doesn’t bode well for Allen, whose fantasy prospects already looked suspect in this matchup.

Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) looks like a game-time decision for the showdown against Baltimore. Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols would likely see more work if Robinson can’t go.

Rachaad White (foot) missed Thursday’s practice after a partial session Wednesday. Bucky Irving is an auto-start for most fantasy managers if White is scratched. Tampa Bay plays at New Orleans on Sunday.

Alvin Kamara (hip/hand) is usually on the injury report; Week 6 no exception. He had a limited session Thursday after missing the previous day. Spencer Rattler steps in at QB, with Derek Carr (oblique) week-to-week.

Rashid Shaheed (hip) did some…

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Publish date : 2024-10-11 16:32:54

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