Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (concussion) is missing his second straight day of practice this week on Thursday due to a concussion that he suffered in the Week 8 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, according to Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. Mims still has one more day to try and get back on the practice field, but as of now, things aren't looking good for him getting cleared to play this Sunday in Houston against the Texans. The 23-year-old continues to be a boom-or-bust WR4/flex option in deeper fantasy leagues in Denver's offense in 2025, having posted only two double-digit-point performances in half-PPR scoring through eight weeks. Mims also has five games where he's recorded under 5.0 half-PPR points. Second-year wideout Troy Franklin has been more consistent than Mims, is coming off a two-touchdown game, and will be the primary beneficiary if Mims is inactive this weekend.

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Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder) is missing another practice on Thursday, but head coach DeMeco Ryans said that he "expects him to return later this week," according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Sports. Schultz has yet to practice this week, but it sounds like the team expects the 29-year-old to return to Friday's practice. That doesn't ensure that he'll be active this Sunday when the team hosts the Denver Broncos in Week 9, but it will at least give him a chance to play this weekend. The good news for Houston is that top receiver Nico Collins (concussion) says he's ready to return after missing the Week 8 win over the San Francisco 49ers due to a concussion, and the Texans could also be getting wideout Christian Kirk (hamstring) back. After a season-best nine-catch, 98-yard performance in Week 7, Schultz came back down to earth last week, catching just two passes for 24 yards. If he's active, Schultz is merely a TE2 option in fantasy against a strong Broncos defense.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) remained out of practice on Thursday, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. Pearsall hasn't practiced with the team since spraining the PCL in his knee back in Week 4, but he was running routes on a side field, so he's making some progress. Still, the 25-year-old former first-rounder will not be able to return this weekend when the team takes on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. It's unclear if Pearsall will make enough progress to be an option to make his return for a big Week 10 divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 9, but even if he does, he'll likely be on a snap count and would be an extremely risky fantasy play. With Pearsall likely out again in Week 9, Jauan Jennings will continue to operate as the Niners' WR1, with Kendrick Bourne serving as the No. 2.

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Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (concussion) has cleared the league's mandatory concussion protocol and said he's "feeling great, ready to play this week" on Sunday for a Week 9 battle against the visiting Denver Broncos, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Collins suffered a concussion late in the Monday night loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7 and did not suit up for the Week 8 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. He has been back at practice this week, though, and has already cleared the concussion protocol, so fantasy managers should have him back without any restrictions this weekend against a Broncos defense that will be without their top cornerback, Patrick Surtain II (pectoral). Although the matchup still isn't a great one -- Denver's vaunted pass rush could make things difficult for Houston's offensive line -- Collins should be reinserted into all starting fantasy lineups.

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Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard's (neck) Week 9 status was in question when he missed the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday due to a neck injury. However, he's back on the right track to play this Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers after he returned to a full practice on Thursday. As long as the 28-year-old doesn't suffer a setback with his neck injury on Friday, he should be fine to play this weekend. The Chargers' defense has been much more susceptible to the run game in recent weeks, but Pollard won't be much more than a low-upside RB3/flex in Week 9 for fantasy purposes with backfield mate Tyjae Spears starting to see more involvement in what is becoming more of a timeshare in Tennessee. Pollard has surpassed double-digit half-PPR points just twice in eight games in 2025 and has only two touchdowns in one of the worst offenses in football.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day on Thursday as he battles a bone bruise in his knee. Penix Jr. was sidelined in Week 8 due to the injury. However, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris expressed confidence earlier this week that his starting quarterback would return in Week 9 against the New England Patriots. If that proves not to be the case, Atlanta would likely turn to veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the team's Week 8 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Across six games played so far this season, Penix Jr. has completed 61% of his pass attempts for 1,409 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions. He profiles as a low-end fantasy QB2 if active in Week 9 against New England.

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Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 30.

Fantasy Spin: Smith has not caught more than three passes in any of his last five games and has posted at least 25 yards in only one of those games. He will see a few targets this week but can be avoided in all leagues.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (hip) logged his second straight limited practice on Thursday due to a hip injury. London was a late addition to the injury report before Atlanta's Week 8 matchup against the Miami Dolphins and ended up missing the game. It's a good sign that he's been able to practice in a limited capacity so far this week, but London's status remains up in the air heading into Atlanta's Week 9 matchup against the New England Patriots. Across six games played so far this season, the 24-year-old has recorded 38 catches for 469 yards and two touchdowns on 63 targets. If London misses a second straight game, Falcons wideout Darnell Mooney (hamstring) and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (ankle) would be the most likely target beneficiaries, although both are battling injuries of their own. If London is active, he profiles as a must-start wide receiver in Week 9 against New England.

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Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson (hip), OG Dalton Risner (illness), LB Logan Wilson (calf) and CB Marco Wilson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 30. QB Joe Flacco (shoulder) and DT B.J. Hill (non-injury) were limited during practice. OG Dylan Fairchild (knee), DE Cedric Johnson (calf) and DE Cameron Sample (knee) fully participated in practice.

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Hassan Haskins (hamstring) remained out of practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury, per ESPN's Kris Rhim. Haskins missed his team's Week 8 contest, and he could be tracking towards a second consecutive absence in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans. Haskins being sidelined would likely mean another sizable workload for Chargers running back Kimani Vidal. Without Haskins in the lineup in Week 8, Vidal recorded 127 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 24 touches against the Minnesota Vikings. If Haskins remains out in Week 9, Jaret Patterson would likely be elevated from the practice squad to serve as the Chargers' RB2 behind Vidal.

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New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 30. DT Christian Barmore (non-injury), C Garrett Bradbury (toe), WR Stefon Diggs (ankle), OT Morgan Moses (non-injury) and DT Khyiris Tonga (knee) fully participated in practice.

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Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Flacco (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 30.

Fantasy Spin: Flacco is considered day-to-day because of the injury, but it is a good sign that he was able to do something at practice Thursday. Fantasy players will need to keep an eye on the situation because Flacco can be a possible starting option in two-quarterback leagues if he is active for the game.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (illness) did not practice on Thursday due to an illness. The 24-year-old's Week 9 status is unclear, but he'll have a few days to recover before Carolina's matchup against the Green Bay Packers. In six games played so far this season, Legette has recorded 19 catches for 159 yards and two touchdowns on 34 targets. If Legette is unable to go against Green Bay, Panthers wideouts Jalen Coker, Jimmy Horn Jr., and Hunter Renfrow would be the most likely candidates to see an uptick in targets and playing time alongside star rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. Even if he's active, Legette is tough for fantasy managers to trust given his lack of consistent production and the difficult matchup against Green Bay.

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New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 30.

Fantasy Spin: Diggs is on track for the Week 9 game and should not have any limitations during the game. He is coming off a disappointing Week 8 performance despite the touchdown but has posted at least 69 yards in three of his last five games. He will see a good amount of targets this week and can be a No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in fantasy leagues.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday after being held out of practice on Wednesday due to a thumb injury. Dalton started in place of Bryce Young (ankle) in Carolina's Week 8 game against the Buffalo Bills and struggled, completing 16 of 24 pass attempts for 175 yards and an interception. Young has logged two straight full practices heading into Friday, so he appears to be tracking towards returning in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. If neither Dalton nor Young were available to play, veteran journeyman Mike White would likely get the start. Fantasy managers should likely avoid whoever the Panthers' starting quarterback is in Week 9, given the difficult matchup on the road in Green Bay.

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Indianapolis Colts DE Samson Ebukam (knee), WR Anthony Gould (knee) and DT Grover Stewart (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 30. S Nick Cross (shoulder), WR Josh Downs (hip), OG Matt Goncalves (non-injury), CB Jaylon Jones (hamstring), DE Tyquan Lewis (groin), CB Kenny Moore II (Achilles) and OT Braden Smith (non-injury) fully participated in practice.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (ankle) practiced in full for the second consecutive day on Thursday as he battles an ankle injury that sidelined him in Week 8. Young appears to be trending towards making his return in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers, but the team has not officially announced his status. Panthers backup quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) was limited in practice on Thursday due to a thumb injury, so Young may actually be the team's healthiest option. Across seven games in 2025, Young has completed 61.6% of his pass attempts for 1,288 yards, 11 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Even if he's active, Young should likely be avoided by fantasy managers as he heads into a difficult Week 9 matchup against Green Bay.

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Detroit Lions S Kerby Joseph (knee) and RB Craig Reynolds (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday, Oct. 30. CB Avonte Maddox (hamstring), LB Malcom Rodriguez (knee), S Daniel Thomas (forearm), and RB Sione Vaki (groin) were limited in practice. CB Terrion Arnold (shoulder), OT Taylor Decker (shoulder), and DL Al-Quadin Muhammad (hamstring) practiced in full.

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring) was not spotted at Thursday's practice, according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com. Ridley has not practiced since injuring his hamstring in Week 6 and appears to be on his way towards missing his third straight game in Week 9 versus the visiting Los Angeles Chargers. The 30-year-old veteran will need to return to practice on Friday in some fashion to have a shot at ending his two-game absence. Since Ridley's injury, rookie receivers Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike have taken on expanded roles in the Titans' passing attack. Tight end Chig Okonkwo (foot) has yet to practice this week, either, which means Ayomanor and Dike could see even more targets this weekend against L.A. if both Ridley and Okonkwo are ruled out. Ridley has been a major disappointment in his third year in Tennessee, catching 16 passes for 290 yards and no touchdowns so far through eight weeks.

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Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo (foot) was not spotted at Thursday's practice, according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com. Okonkwo was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, so this would represent a mid-week downgrade if the 26-year-old officially picks up a DNP tag on Thursday's final injury report. His status for this Sunday's Week 9 contest against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers is now up in the air. If Okonkwo doesn't get cleared to suit up this weekend, rookie Gunnar Helm would be on the streaming radar at TE for fantasy managers. Okonkwo leads Tennessee's tight ends this year with 27 receptions and 270 yards, but he has yet to find the end zone in eight games played. Meanwhile, Helm has been impressive in his first year with 19 catches on 24 targets for 172 yards and one score.

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