Injury Status: Week 7

Thu Oct 16 8:04am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

We actually could be getting a few key players back this week. Great news, right? We would much rather report on players returning from injury. Let’s keep this trend going.

Here is the latest. . . . .

Emeka Egbuka, WR, Bucs. Egbuka hurt his hamstring last week and early reports are he is expected to miss multiple games because of the injury. We would not expect him to play this week and plan for maybe a few more. The Bucs are all beat up at receiver, leaving Tez Johnson, Kameron Johnson and Sterling Shepard as the likely top three targets for the team this week.

Puka Nacua, WR, Rams. Nacau suffered an ankle injury last week and is out of practice to start the week. The Rams aren’t ruling him out just yet, but it seems Nacau is a pretty long shot to play this week. It is not looking good for him right now.

David Njoku, TE, Browns. Njoku was knocked from the game last week because of a knee injury. The Browns are calling him day-to-day. He is out of practice to start the week, which is a big concern for his availability this week. We would expect him to miss the Week 7 game.

Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets. Wilson has a knee injury and early reports were that he was going to miss a few weeks of action. The Jets claim he hasn’t been ruled out for this week, though. We wouldn’t count on him playing, but keep an eye on the notes for the latest. It would be a surprise if he suits up.

Terry McLaurin, WR, Commanders. McLaurin is back practicing this week on his quad injury. He remains questionable to play but is at least trending the right direction now. We should have a little better idea of his status the next few days.

Marvin Harrison, WR, Cardinals. Harrison is in the concussion protocol but already practicing on a limited basis to start the week. There is a very good sign for his status. Harrison should have a decent shot to be cleared before the week is out.

CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys. Lamb is back practicing on a limited basis this week. His ankle injury is finally making some progress. There is a possibility he returns to action this week if he keeps progressing without any setbacks.

Chuba Hubbard, RB, Panthers. Hubbard returned to practice Wednesday after missing the last two games because of a calf injury. He should have a pretty good chance to play Week 7. It will be interesting to see how Hubbard is used after Rico Dowdle carried the offense in his place the last two games.

Calvin Ridley, WR, Titans. Ridley was knocked from last week’s game early because of a hamstring injury. He is out of practice to start the week. He will need to get better in a hurry if he hopes to have any chance to play Week 7. We would plan on other options.

Quentin Johnston, WR, Chargers. Johnston missed the game last week because of a hamstring injury. He is practicing to start this week and seems on track to return to the lineup Week 7. We would keep an eye on the notes to make sure, but things are looking up for Johnston.

Jalen Coker, WR, Panthers. Coker was close to playing last week but is set to return Week 7. He is practicing in full on his quad injury. Coker has a chance to play a pretty big role in the lineup upon his return.

Josh Downs, WR, Colts. Downs suffered an apparent concussion last week and is in the concussion protocol this week. It is not looking good for him to play right now. He will need to be cleared before the week is out.

Ricky Pearsall, WR, 49ers. Pearsall remains out of practice because of a knee injury. He has been slow to recover and seems likely to miss the Week 7 game, barring a huge turnaround later in the week.

Kyler Murray, QB, Cardinals. Murray had to sit out the game last week because of a foot injury. He returned to a limited practice to start this week. This is a good sign for Murray. He is making progress and has a chance to return to the starting lineup Week 7. We should know more in a day or two.

George Kittle, TE, 49ers. Kittle hasn’t been activated from Injured Reserve just yet but is practicing on a limited basis this week. There is a chance he makes his return to the lineup this week. He’ll need to be activated from Injured Reserve before that happens, though.

Brock Bowers, TE, Raiders. Bowers has been out since Week 4 because of a knee injury. He still is not practicing, so we would expect him to miss another week of action. Michael Mayer starts in his place at tight end.

DJ Moore, WR, Bears. Moore got pretty beat-up in last week’s game, suffering hip and groin injuries. He is out of practice right now. Don’t rule him out, but make sure he gets some practice in before using him. We consider him pretty iffy to play at the moment.

Jakobi Meyers, WR, Raiders. Meyers is dealing with knee and toe injuries and was not present at practice on Wednesday. This is not a good start to the week for Meyers. He is a veteran, though, so he might be resting as much as anything. This doesn’t mean he will certainly miss the Week 7 game. If he can get in some practice the next few days, look for Meyers to be healthy enough to play.

Brock Purdy, QB, 49ers. Purdy was limited in practice Wednesday. This gives him a shot to play Week 7 but it would not surprise to see him sit out another week. He has been slow to recover from this latest toe injury. Mac Jones will start if Purdy has to miss another game.

J.J. McCarthy, QB, Vikings. McCarthy has been out since Week 2 because of a high ankle sprain. He returned to practice on a limited basis to start his week. McCarthy is getting healthier but seems likely to miss another week of action. We look for Carson Wentz to start the Week 7 game.

Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at [email protected]. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.

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