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#Bucs coach Todd Bowles said WR Mike Evans “tweaked” something in his leg that had been “nagging” but expects him to practice later this week.

Related Players: Chris Godwin, Sterling Shepard, Jalen McMillan

Godwin was already a slam-dunk play in Week 7, but he could very well hit 15 targets if Evans misses. Beyond him, the rest of the receiver room would be (very) desperate plays.

Terron Armstead and Calais Campbell returned to practice Thursday.

De’Von Achane again working without the red, non-contact jersey, and Jevon Holland still has his hand wrapped.

Related Players: Raheem Mostert, Jaylen Wright

If Achane is fully cleared by the weekend, it put the rest of the backfield in no-man's land for fantasy purposes. Achance himself should be considered an RB2 with a capped ceiling due to a questionable offensive environment, sans Tua Tagovailoa.

WR Malik Nabers (concussion) will have a full practice on Thursday. He will then meet with an independent neurologist later today if things go well to see if he’s cleared.

Meanwhile, DT Dexter Lawrence (hip) and OLB Brian Burns (groin) will miss their second straight practice.

Related Players: Darius Slayton, Jalin Hyatt, Wan'Dale Robinson

The Giants passing attack has predictably slowed down since losing their stud rookie receiver, with Slayton's 57 yards leading the way in Week 6. If Nabers returns, expect him to resume his place as the engine to this offense.

Browns OC Ken Dorsey said RB Nick Chubb's workload for Sunday is "still a work in progress."

"We want to make sure that he's available for the long term."

Related Players: Pierre Strong Jr., D'Onta Foreman

The Browns backfield is a stay-away in Week 7.

Coach Dennis Allen announces that Rashid Shaheed will undergo surgery on his meniscus, and during the surgery, it will be determined if he has the full repair or the trim.

The full repair would mean his season is over.

Related Players: Juwan Johnson, Bub Means, Cedrick Wilson, Mason Tipton, Chris Olave

Miserable news for a player who had been contributing in many aspects, including special teams. Spencer Rattler's skill position group is being sniped by injuries, which makes the entire team a strong fade for fantasy purposes.

Saints HC Dennis Allen ruled out WR Chris Olave for Thursday night’s game vs. Denver due to a concussion.

Related Players: Juwan Johnson, Bub Means, Cedrick Wilson, Mason Tipton

Things are trending in the wrong direction for the Saints this week, with a number of impactful injuries looking to sap their offense. Mean is fine as a desperation Flex, but don't expect too much.

Jets HC Jeff Ulbrich confirmed that WR Davante Adams — who has missed the past three games due to a hamstring injury — is expected to play Sunday vs. the Steelers.

Related Players: Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, Mike Williams

It shouldn't take much time for Adams to get heavily involved in the offensive gameplan, with literally hundreds of targets from Aaron Rodgers on his resume. Though this is a tough matchup against the Steelers' defense, targets should be funneled to Adams and Wilson from the get-go. Put both of them in WR2 consideration this week.

Dan Quinn said Brian Robinson will practice today. DE Dorance Armstrong will not practice today. Quinn also said they're hoping Javontae Jean-Baptiste's stay on IR will be short.

Related Players: Austin Ekeler, Jeremy McNichols

Ekeler didn't do much with his heightened rushing opportunity last week, going 9-21-0, though he did add four catches for 47 yards, which saved his fantasy day. Both Robinson and Ekeler could be options if they're both at full health in Week 7, as they face off against a Panthers team that has been gashed everywhere and currently rank 32nd in RB aFPA.

WR Malik Nabers (concussion) has made “progress” and will practice in a red jersey on Wednesday, per Brian Daboll.

The Giants are “optimistic” and they’re hoping he makes the next step on Thursday.

Related Players: Darius Slayton, Jalin Hyatt, Wan'Dale Robinson

The Giants passing attack has predictably slowed down since losing their stud rookie receiver, with Slayton's 57 yards leading the way in Week 6. If Nabers returns, expect him to resume his place as the engine to this offense.

The team has designated rookie running back Jonathon Brooks to return from the non-football injury list and safety Sam Franklin Jr. and defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy to return from injured reserve.

The moves open the three-week window for them to practice before being activated to the 53-man roster. They can be activated at any time.

Related Players: Chuba Hubbard

The Panthers could have a really exciting 1-2 punch on their hands here with Hubbard and Brooks, but we'll have to see how they navigate it, considering they're 1-5 and unlikely to be competing for anything other than a high draft pick in April. Brooks is definitely worth a stash if he's somehow available in your league, even if the team isn't going to give him a workhorse role anytime soon.