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Broncos HC Vic Fangio told reporters Friday that WR Jerry Jeudy is expected to play Week 8 against WFT. Jeudy was medically cleared for Week 7 but did not get to practice.

Related Player: Kendall Hinton

The return of Jeudy puts the three best receivers in play Week 8 against one of the worst defenses in football.

The Saints designated linebacker Kwon Alexander, defensive end Marcus Davenport, and wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith for return from injured reserve on Tuesday. They designated kicker Wil Lutz for return on Monday and all four players could be activated in time to play against the Seahawks on Monday.

Related players: Marquez Callaway, Deonte Harris

Smith could help a receiving group that really lacks a top target. Callaway and Harris have led the way and have improved since the start of the season, but Smith could give the group a boost until Michael Thomas returns in a couple of weeks. Lutz had been a great kicking option in New Orleans, however this year's offense hasn't nearly been as high-powered as in previous years. Still, Lutz could be at least a solid kicker option if you're in the market.

“The chances of [Jerry Jeudy] playing are less than 50%” in Cleveland, Fangio says.

Related players: Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick

Jeudy will do some full-speed work this week in his return from high ankle sprain, but doesn't seem likely to play in Week 7. Sutton will continue to lead the way at WR with Patrick the team's WR2.

Broncos RB Melvin Gordon (hip) is questionable for Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Related Player: Javonte Williams

Gordon continues to perform as an RB3 for fantasy players and will do the same if he plays alongside Williams again Week 6.

We’ve placed RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire on Injured Reserve.

Related players: Darrel Williams, Jerick McKinnon, Michael Burton

It's not a surprising move if you saw the injury - which turned out to be an MCL sprain. But the good news is CEH is expected to be back at some point, hopefully sooner than later. It's looking like Williams should get the early down work with perhaps McKinnon taking over the passing down duties.

Codey Parkey injured his groin in pregame warmups before the Saints beat Washington 33-22 on Sunday. He made three of the five extra points that he attempted in the victory.

The Saints won’t need to fill the spot this week because they have a bye. The hope in New Orleans is that Wil Lutz will be ready to come off injured reserve for Week Seven.

The team placed Parkey on IR for now. It will be Parkey’s second injured reserve stint of the year. He was briefly on the Browns’ list during training camp before being released. Lutz could be a solid kicker pickup for those looking to improve that position.

Jerry Jeudy’s recovery is going “good,” per Vic Fangio.

Related players: Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick, Kendall Hinton

Fangio added, "The last 10 days to two weeks, he’s made good progress. His return is not right around the corner, but it’s getting closer.” Sutton busted out a bit this week with a 7-120-1 line at Pittsburgh. Patrick added a 7-89-0 line. Hinton caught a couple of balls for 25 yards and a TD.

Broncos RB Melvin Gordon (leg) is questionable for Week 5 at Pittsburgh.

Related Player: Javonte Williams

The Broncos will need Gordon with injuries plaguing the other offensive skill positions. Make sure you have another option if Gordon is in consideration for you.

Broncos WR Courtland Sutton (ankle) is questionable for Week 5 according to Ari Meirov of Pro Football Focus.

Not great news on a Friday! Tim Patrick would be Denver's top wideout should Sutton miss Week 5.