Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Fantasy Spin: Waller will probably return to practice later in the week and should be ready to play in Week 6. He has been a solid part of the passing game since joining the lineup with three touchdowns in two games. He should see a handful of targets this week and can be a low-end No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring), WR Chris Godwin (fibula), RB Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder), CB Zyon McCollum (thumb) and CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. LB Lavonte David (knee), CB Jamel Dean (hip), s Christian Izien (quadriceps) and OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) were limited during practice.

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Baltimore Ravens S Alohi Gilman could start immediately in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams, alongside rookie S Malaki Starks, as S Kyle Hamilton (groin) and CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) still banged up.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation during the week to see if Godwin will be able to play in Week 6. He has posted only 52 yards in his two games since returning to the lineup but will see a decent amount of targets if he plays this week. He can be at least a flex option in most leagues.

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Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (hamstring) was unable to practice Wednesday, Oct. 8, and he appears unlikely to be able to play in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams.

Fantasy Spin: There is still time for Jackson to get back on the field, but all indications are that Jackson will miss a second straight game, with QB Cooper Rush making the start again. If you normally rely upon Jackson, it appears he'll be sidelined until Week 8, after the team's bye in Week 7, giving him a full month to recover from his hamstring injury. As much as fantasy managers don't likely want to see him miss a second straight game, it is probably best for him not to rush back and potentially aggravate the injury.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. It's unclear if Johnston is in danger of missing a Week 6 game against the Miami Dolphins on the road, but it's something worth watching the rest of the week. The 24-year-old former first-rounder came out of the gates hot in his third NFL season to post four touchdowns in the first four weeks, but he had his worst game of the year in the Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders, catching four passes for 40 yards while also losing a fumble. Johnston isn't going away in L.A.'s offense, though, and the Bolts could be looking to throw the ball more with rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) on Injured Reserve. If Johnston is active in Week 6, he'll have a good chance to score his fifth TD of the year against Miami.

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In his return to practice for the first time this year on Wednesday, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) was listed as limited, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. The Packers opened Watson's 21-day practice window to officially return from the Physically Unable to Perform list. It means that the 26-year-old can resume practicing with the team, but it doesn't make him a lock to make his 2025 debut in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Watson suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in the Week 18 regular-season finale last year, which is why he has missed the first five games of 2025. At the very least, though, Watson deserves waiver-wire consideration with his return on the horizon. When healthy, Watson gives the Packers an explosive deep threat, although his fantasy value could very well be boom/bust in a crowded Packers receiving room.

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Jacksonville Jaguars C Robert Hainsey (hamstring) and P Logan Cooke (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. LB Yasir Abdullah (hamstring), DE Travon Walker (wrist), WR Dyami Brown (shoulder), OG Ezra Cleveland (ankle), OT Chuma Edoga (knee), OT Anton Harrison (elbow), Og Patrick Mekari (knee), S Eric Murray (neck) and RB Bhayshul Tuten (shoulder) were limited during practice. The Jaguars only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so the report is an estimation.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Fantasy Spin: Evans has been sidelined for several weeks because of the injury and likely will have to practice before he is cleared to play again. Fantasy players should not count on having Evans available this week and should look for other options to use in their lineups.

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Seattle Seahawks LB Derick Hall (oblique), LB Ernest Jones (shoulder), OT Joshua Jones (ankle), DE DeMarcus Lawrence (quadriceps), S Julian Love (hamstring), DT Jarran Reed (non-injury) and CB Devon Witherspoon (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. S Nick Emmanwori (ankle) and Riq Woolen (concussion) were limited during practice. FB Brady Russell (wrist) fully participated in practice.

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Miami Dolphins LB Tyrel Dodson (concussion) and TE Darren Waller (rest) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 8, while OL Larry Borom (thumb), OL Aaron Brewer (pectoral), DB Elijah Campbell (quadriceps), CB Storm Duck (ankle), QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip, thumb) and WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. (knee) were listed as limited participants.

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Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made both of his extra points and his only field goal attempt from 31 yards against the Broncos to maintain his 100% accuracy rate this season. Unfortunately, his perfect streak still isn't translating to fantasy points. Elliott faces the Giants on Thursday night, a team that he made two-of-three field goals and six-of-six extra points against last year in two meetings. New York allows 25.4 points per game this season, but Elliott should probably still sit this fantasy week out until he starts putting up more numbers week-to-week.

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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (non-injury), OT Joe Alt (ankle), WR Derius Davis (knee), LB Bud Dupree (hamstring), DE Da'Shawn Hand (groin), OT Trey Pipkins (knee) and CB Ja'Sir Taylor (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. OG Mekhi Becton (hand), WR Quentin Johnston (hamstring), LB Denzel Perryman (ankle) and OG Jamaree Salyer (knee) were limited during practice.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has had four underwhelming showings in the first five weeks of the season, with his most recent game against the Broncos seeing him total just 43 yards on five catches. That being said, if there ever were a time for Brown to impress, it would be Thursday night against the Giants. New York is allowing the second-most fantasy points to WRs and the eighth-most passing yards per game (237.2) this season. Brown is getting consistent looks with at least eight targets in each of his last four games; now it's just time for him to capitalize on them. He's been a frustrating fantasy player so far, but this is make-or-break time for him. Even with his disappointing start, Brown is a low-end WR2 for Week 6.

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that there's a chance that tight end George Kittle (hamstring) will return from Injured Reserve to play in next Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic. The Niners have yet to open the 31-year-old's 21-day practice window, so Kittle will not be back this weekend to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Fantasy managers are going to have to stay patient, as Kittle won't be a lock to make his return next week, even if he resumes practicing in some capacity. San Fran really could use some good news in the health department, as receivers Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) and Ricky Pearsall (knee) could both miss their second straight game this Sunday. Jake Tonges has seen his pass-catching role increase and has now scored in back-to-back weeks. Tonges will be a TE2 streamer yet again against Tampa, especially if Jennings and Pearsall miss another game.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith boomed against the Broncos, recording his highest target and receiving yard counts of the season in a team-leading performance. The question with Smith, as usual, is whether or not he can turn this into consistency. After his last big game against the Rams, he followed it up with two catches on two targets in the next outing. This week, he does have a very favorable matchup against the Giants, who are allowing the second-most fantasy points to WRs this season. Plus, on a short week, Smith might be able to capitalize on a New York defense that's less than 100% conditioned. He's worth a WR3 spot in what should be his second consecutive strong week.

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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert has now scored in three straight games, bringing his touchdown total to four since the start of Week 3. What's scary about Goedert is the fact that he hasn't garnered more than four receptions in a game since Week 1. While he is touchdown-dependent, managers might as well keep starting him while he's scoring touchdowns. He does lead Philly in targets and receptions inside the 10-yard line and boasts a 100% catch rate in that area. His streak will likely have to end eventually, but for now Goedert should still be considered a low-end TE1.

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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Fantasy Spin: Allen will return to practice in the next day or two and is on track to play in the Week 6 game. He has been targeted at least seven times in every game this season and appears to be one of Justin Herbert's favorite targets. He can be at least a No. 3 receiver in fantasy leagues this week.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley tallied his lowest rushing yards count of the season against the Broncos, carrying the ball just six times for 30 yards. On the other hand, Barkley has the 10th-most receptions among RBs this year with 17, and added to that count by hauling in three catches for 58 yards and a touchdown versus Denver. In Week 6 he matches up with the Giants on Thursday Night Football, and New York allows the fifth-most fantasy points to RBs this season. When Barkley met the G-Men last year, he bulldozed them for 176 yards. Whether he has a good game running or a good game receiving, you can bet on #26 to have a good game. Barkley is a high-end RB1 against his division rival.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back A.J. Dillon once again saw himself get priority over Will Shipley for second-in-command in the backfield this past Sunday, but that meant playing just 14.8% of offensive snaps compared to Shipley's 13.1%. Dillon carried the ball twice for 12 yards, with one attempt coming in the red zone. It seems like Shipley will get more usage in the passing game than his counterpart, being targeted twice while Dillon did not get any looks. Regardless, neither Dillon nor Shipley are involved enough to warrant a start in fantasy this week.

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