Week 7 Essential NFL Practice News & Notes for Thursday

Oct 22, 2015

Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (right elbow) took full practice reps again Thursday. Fitzpatrick is a Sneaky Start against the Patriots, who are #24 in QB aFPA. Fitzy has the #13 PPG through six weeks.

Browns QB Johnny Manziel (right elbow) took full practice reps again Thursday.

Titans QB Marcus Mariota (knee) missed practice again Thursday. Though he still has a chance to play, Mariota is expected to miss Week 7, making Zach Mettenberger a Sneaky Start against the Falcons. The Titans play early on Sunday.

Dolphins QB Matt Moore (nose) was added to the injury report Thursday after taking full practice reps.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) took limited practice reps again Thursday. Roethlisberger is trying to return this week, but the odds are against it. Stay tuned.

Chiefs QB Alex Smith (right thumb) took full practice reps again Thursday. Smith should be fine to face the Steelers. Smith is quietly the #13 QB through six weeks, but he owns the #21 PPG.

Bills QB Tyrod Taylor (knee) missed practice Thursday after taking limited reps Wednesday. Taylor has been ruled out after experiencing soreness in his knee. E.J. Manuel gets the start against the Jaguars.

Steelers QB Michael Vick (hamstring) missed practice again Thursday. Landry Jones would get the start if both Ben Roethlisberger and Vick are out. Vick is not expected to play.