Previews, Injuries, and News: Week 7

Dave Kluge's Previews, Injuries, and News: Week 7 Dave Kluge Published 10/20/2023

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Check out our new episode of The Footballguys Fantasy Football Show with Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown, as they recap all of these news and notes, providing you with the fantasy implications of each story and lineup advice.

And here's a rundown of what they covered.

Bye Weeks

Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans

Early Games - Sunday, 1:00 pm ET

Las Vegas Raiders @ Chicago Bears - Listen at 1:17

Cleveland Browns @ Indianapolis Colts - Listen at 7:36

  • Deshaun Watson (shoulder) returned to practice on Thursday, could play
  • Kareem Hunt (thigh) did not practice on Wednesday, limited on Thursday
  • Anthony Richardson (shoulder) to undergo season-ending injury
  • Alec Pierce (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, limited on Thursday
  • Kylen Granson (concussion) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday

Buffalo Bills @ New England Patriots - Listen at 12:19

  • Damien Harris (neck/concussion) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, likely out
  • Josh Allen (right shoulder) was limited on Wednesday and practiced in full on Thursday
  • Hunter Henry (ankle) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) was limited on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) was limited on Wednesday and removed from the injury report on Thursday
  • Malik Cunningham could be incorporated into the offense in "a somewhat significant way," per Dan Graziano
  • Patriots listed 21 players on injury report

Washington Commanders @ New York Giants - Listen at 18:09

  • Commanders' skill players are healthy
  • Daniel Jones (neck) was limited on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Tyrod Taylor is presumed to start
  • Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) practiced in full on Thursday and should see snap share grow
  • Saquon Barkley (ankle) limited on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Saquon Barkley on upcoming deadline: "Everyone knows how I feel. Everyone knows I don't want to be traded."

Atlanta Falcons @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Listen at 24:20

  • Both teams have a clean injury report on skill players

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Late Games - Sunday, 4:05-4:25 pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Los Angeles Rams - Listen at 24:24

  • Diontae Johnson (hamstring) practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) practiced in full on Wednesday, downgraded to limited on Thursday
  • Kyren Williams (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, spotted in a "cast-like material" and on a scooter; speculation that he could be out until after Week 10 bye
  • Ronnie Rivers (knee) was placed on IR
  • Darrell Henderson Jr. signed to practice squad
  • Myles Gaskin signed to active roster
  • Royce Freeman signed from practice squad to active roster

Arizona Cardinals @ Seattle Seahawks - Listen at 36:26

  • Kyler Murray (knee) logged limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday; slight chance to play Week 7
  • Zach Charbonnet (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday
  • DK Metcalf (ribs/hip) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday
  • Tyler Lockett (hamstring) was limited on Wednesday and Thursday

Green Bay Packers @ Denver Broncos - Listen at 40:30

Los Angeles Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs - Listen at 44:58

Sunday Night Football - Sunday, 8:20 pm ET

Miami Dolphins @ Philadelphia Eagles - Listen at 45:36

  • Jeff Wilson Jr. (ribs/finger) practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday; expected to make season debut
  • DeVonta Smith (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday, limited on Thursday
  • Dallas Goedert (groin) limited on Wednesday and Thursday

Monday Night Football - Monday, 8:15 pm ET

San Francisco 49ers @ Minnesota Vikings - Listen at 48:30

  • Christian McCaffrey (oblique) is not expected to practice much this week; team received "encouraging" MRI, considered day-to-day
  • Deebo Samuel (shoulder) has a chance to play
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