Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (groin) was again listed as limited in his team's first practice of the week. It's Chark's fourth straight limited session since the Chargers activated his 21-day practice window last Wednesday. The 28-year-old was placed on injured reserve just one day before the team's season opener. He may return to the field this Sunday when LA squares off against the visiting New Orleans Saints. The Chargers could certainly stand to use him, considering fellow wideouts Ladd McConkey (hip), Quentin Johnston (ankle), and Derius Davis (ankle) were all tagged with DNPs on Wednesday. As were tight ends Will Dissly (shoulder) and Hayden Hurst (groin). LA could be looking at a severely depleted pass-catching corps if things don't change in short order. Expect a better indication of Chark's status for Week 8 over the coming days.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers Ladd McConkey (hip) and Quentin Johnston (ankle) were both tagged with DNPs on Wednesday to open the week. Johnston was listed as doubtful heading into Week 7 but was eventually ruled out and has yet to practice in any capacity since picking up an ankle injury in the team's 23-16 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 6. McConkey's hip ailment occurred in Week 6, but he played 57 snaps in the contest (86%). It's possible this was just a maintenance day for the early second-round pick, so look for his practice participation later this week to hint at his Sunday status. With wideout Derius Davis (hamstring) also not practicing Wednesday, Joshua Palmer, Simi Fehoko, and Brenden Rice are the only receivers without a designation on the active roster at the position.

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Free-agent WR Kaden Davis (Broncos), free-agent WR Isaiah Ford (Bears), free-agent WR Lideatrick Griffin (Browns), free-agent WR Byron Pringle (Commanders) and free-agent Ty Zentner (Titans) worked out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday, Oct. 23.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel (pectoral) was listed as a non-participant in the team's Wednesday practice. Samuel played on just two snaps in Buffalo's victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday before being ruled out for the remainder of the contest. The 28-year-old sustained the injury on what appeared to be a routine play -- getting knocked to the ground by a Titans defender after an incomplete pass. The DNP tag is a discouraging precursor to his status for the Bills' Week 9 road outing against the Seattle Seahawks. Still, even when he's healthy, he figures to be little more than a depth piece for Buffalo with the new addition of wide receiver Amari Cooper. Even before Cooper's arrival, Samuel was a distant fourth option in the passing game behind fellow wideouts Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, and tight end Dalton Kincaid.

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Buffalo Bills tight ends Dalton Kincaid (collarbone) and Dawson Knox (ankle) were officially listed as limited and DNP for the team's first practice of the week. Both TEs played their typical allotment of snaps in Sunday's home victory over the Tennessee Titans. However, they both came away from the contest a little dinged up. While Kincaid's collarbone issue doesn't seem like it will keep him from action, Knox's lack of participation isn't a boon for his status this coming Sunday. The latter dealt with an ankle injury during the preseason, though it's unclear if this recent ailment has afflicted the same side of the body. If the 27-year-old can't suit up for the Bills' Week 8 road tilt against the Seattle Seahawks, the second-year TE figures to see an elevated snap count. It's a situation to monitor over the coming days.

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Free-agent CB Daryl Worley (Ravens) worked out for the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, Oct. 23.

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Free-agent WR Russell Gage Jr. (Ravens) worked out for the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, Oct. 23.

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Carolina Panthers tight ends Ja'Tavion Sanders (groin, wrist) and Tommy Tremble (back) were both listed as limited for Wednesday's team practice. Tremble has been in and out of the lineup all season with a myriad of injuries and hasn't appeared in action since the team's Week 5 loss to the Chicago Bears. Wednesday marked his first practice session since last Thursday. Conversely, Sanders has been among the more productive Panthers over the last few weeks, but the groin and wrist injuries are new. Over the next few days, his status will be telling regarding the team's Week 9 road tilt against the Denver Broncos. However, even if he's healthy -- fantasy managers contemplating starting him this weekend may want to exhibit caution against an excellent Broncos' defense. Additionally, second-year quarterback Bryce Young will be making his first start since Week 2, with veteran Andy Dalton (thumb) dealing with the aftereffects of a recent car accident.

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Cleveland Browns RB Nyheim Hines (knee) had his 21-day practice window expire Wednesday, Oct. 23, and will remain in the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list.

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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday as the team prepares for their Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Brooks had his 21-day practice window opened last week but ultimately wasn't activated from Injured Reserve to play in the Week 7 blowout loss to the Washington Commanders. The 21-year-old second-round selection is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last year in college, but he could make his debut this Sunday in Denver if he makes progress in practice this week. The RB selected in April's draft should be rostered in all fantasy formats and has the ability to demand a sizeable workload next to Chuba Hubbard in Carolina's backfield by season's end. If Brooks is active against Denver, we'd recommend keeping him on the bench as the Panthers likely ease him in.

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San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Fantasy Spin: Kittle is considered day-to-day, so fantasy players should know more about his status later in the week. He is a big part of the passing game when healthy and should be a starting option in all leagues if he plays.

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Seattle Seahawks CB Tre Brown (ankle), DE Leonard Williams (knee) and CB Nehemiah Pritchett (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 23. OT George Fant (knee), OT Abraham Lucas (knee), CB Riq Woolen (ankle), S Julian Love (knee, quadriceps), DT Cameron Young (knee) and DE Michael Morris (ankle) were limited during practice. TE Brady Russell (shoulder), LB Boye Mafe (knee) and S Jerrick Reed (knee) fully participated in practice.

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) was listed as limited for the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Davis has been limited in practices now due to his knee injury for three weeks, but he hasn't missed any games and should be fine to suit up this Sunday against the Green Bay Packers in Week 8. The 25-year-old had a season-high five catches on a season-high eight targets for 45 yards and his first two touchdowns of the year in the Week 6 loss to the Chicago Bears in London but followed it up with one catch for 13 yards in last week's win over the New England Patriots in London. Rookie Brian Thomas Jr. has been Jacksonville's only real reliable fantasy weapon for the Jaguars this year at wideout. The Packers have been middle of the pack this year in terms of fantasy points allowed to receivers. Consider Davis a boom/bust WR5/flex in Week 8.

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Los Angeles Chargers WR Derius Davis (hamstring), TE Will Dissly (shoulder), TE Hayden Hurst (groin) and LB Denzel Perryman (toe) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 23. LB Joey Bosa (hip), WR DJ Chark Jr. (groin), CB Kristian Fulton (hamstring), LB Khalil Mack (non-injury) and CB Ja'Sir Taylor (leg) were limited during practice.

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Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (hamstring) continued to be limited with a hamstring injury in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Engram injured his hamstring in pre-game warmups before Week 2 and then missed four games as a result. In two games since his return, he's caught all 15 of his targets for 137 yards and no touchdowns against the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots. Unless the 30-year-old veteran suffers a setback with his hamstring later this week, he should be ready to rock for Sunday's contest against the visiting Green Bay Packers, where he should be treated as a midrange TE1 in fantasy. In seven games this year, the Packers defense is allowing the 10th-most half-PPR points per game to opposing tight ends.

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Green Bay Packers wide receivers Jayden Reed (ankle) and Christian Watson (ankle) were both limited in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. While Reed and Watson remain on the injury report for another week, neither pass-catcher is in much danger of missing the Week 8 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road. Neither Reed (two catches for 10 yards) nor Watson (one catch for nine yards) were able to do much at all in the Week 7 win over the Houston Texans, but they have a great matchup to bounce back in this weekend. All of Green Bay's receivers can be boom/bust options in fantasy, but Reed warrants a must-start status as the most consistent among Watson, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks. Reed is currently the WR5 in half-PPR scoring, while Watson sits at WR73 while playing in only five games.

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Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday due to a knee injury. It's something to monitor, but as long as Fant doesn't suffer a setback later this week, we feel good about his chances of being active this Sunday versus the Buffalo Bills. The 26-year-old had a team-high four catches for 65 yards in the Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Fant still has yet to find the end zone this year, but he has a total of 10 catches on 10 targets for 128 yards over the last two weeks. He could be another good bet for sneaky production this weekend against the Bills if receiver DK Metcalf (knee) is unable to play. Even if Metcalf is active on Sunday, Fant should be viewed as a worthwhile TE2 streaming target for fantasy managers.

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Kansas City Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Fantasy Spin: Smith-Schuster was not able to play in the last game and could sit again if he does not practice this week. He may lose a few targets when he returns since the team added DeAndre Hopkins but can still be a possible flex option.

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Kansas City Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt (hip) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Fantasy Spin: Hunt has received at least 20 yards in each of the last two games and has three touchdowns during that span. He will continue to be the main back for the Chiefs and should be a starting option in all leagues.

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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (illness) remains on the injury report for Week 8 and was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice. Walker was questionable with an illness he picked up last weekend but ended up playing in the Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons and didn't seem very sick despite playing only 47% of the offensive snaps. The 24-year-old had 14 carries for 69 yards and a touchdown and added two catches for 24 yards and another score. It would be a surprise if Walker isn't able to play in Week 8 against the visiting Buffalo Bills, where he'll be a must-start, high-end RB1 for fantasy managers. Through only five games played in 2024, Walker checks in as the RB8 in half-PPR scoring with 303 rushing yards and six touchdowns and 23 catches for 160 yards and another score. Given his injury-prone ways, though, backup Zach Charbonnet is an excellent handcuff.

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