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Injury Status: Week 7

Thu Oct 17 9:23am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

There seem to be more and more key players nearing a return from injury, which is actually a positive in this article for once. Some of these players should give fantasy teams a lift the next few weeks. Hopefully, some of these guys can provide a lift for you going forward. Here is the latest. . . .

Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles. Goedert was forced from last week’s game with a hamstring injury. He is expected to miss a few weeks of action. Grant Calcaterra should fill the void at tight end while Goedert is sidelined.

Malik Nabers, WR, Giants. Nabers is finally making some progress from his concussion after missing the last two games. He is advancing through the protocol and could be cleared in the next day or two. We should know his status for sure before the week is out.

Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts. Taylor remains slowed by his ankle injury and is out of practice to start the week. He still has a chance to return but will need to do something in a hurry if he hopes to play. At this point, it isn’t looking too good.

Anthony Richardson, QB, Colts. Richardson was very close to playing last week but the Colts ultimately held him out at the last minute, giving his oblique another week to heal. He is practicing in full to start the week and all signs point towards him returning to the starting lineup in Week 7.

Davante Adams, WR, Jets. Adams was traded to the Jets earlier in the week and his hamstring injury is now miraculously healed. He is practicing and expected to return to start for the Jets in Week 7.

Trey Sermon, RB, Colts. Sermon hurt his knee last week and is iffy to play Week 7. This leaves the Colts very thin at running back with Taylor also hurting. Tyler Goodson might be the last man standing for this week, getting the start for the Colts. And even if Sermon is able to play, he might not get a full workload because of the injury.

De'Von Achane, RB, Dolphins. Achane is making good progress from his concussion and is expected to be cleared to play before the week is out. The Dolphins bye last week came at a good time for Achane, giving him an extra week to rest. Look for him to start and play his usual role for the Dolphins in Week 7, barring some late-week setback.

Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans. Spears hurt his hamstring last week and is being called week to week. He is likely to miss the game this week and could be out a few more on top of that. This leaves Tony Pollard as more of the workhorse back for the Titans.

Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots. Stevenson missed the game last week and is not practicing to open the week. This is not a good start for Stevenson. He is looking likely to miss another game because of his foot injury. This makes Antonio Gibson the likely starter for the Patriots in Week 7.

Brian Robinson, RB, Commanders. Robinson missed the game last week because of a knee injury. He is practicing Wednesday, though, which is a great sign for Robinson. He is expected to return this week and start for the Commanders. And as long as he is active, Robinson is a top play for fantasy teams in this offense.

Jerome Ford, RB, Browns. Ford hurt his hamstring early in last week’s game and was unable to return. He is out of practice to open the week. It is not looking good for Ford to be ready for Week 7. This could make Nick Chubb the starter in his first game back from a major knee injury. Just expect Chubb to be on a snap count for this week.

Chris Olave, WR, Saints. Olave has already been ruled out for the Week 7 game because of a concussion. He took a nasty hit last week and could miss some time with this one.

Rashid Shaheed, WR, Saints. Shaheed hurt his knee last week and is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair his meniscus injury. He is likely to be put on Injured Reserve, missing at least the next four games. The Saints are super thin at receiver. Bub Means might be the top target at receiver this week.

Devin Singletary, RB, Giants. Singletary missed the game last week but is practicing on a limited basis to start the week. He is making strides with his groin injury and has a chance to play Week 7. But even if he returns, Tyrone Tracy might start until Singletary is fully health. Tracy has been terrific with his two starts for the Giants. Singletary will be a tough play for fantasy teams if he is active this week.

Cooper Kupp, WR, Rams. Kupp is making progress from his ankle injury and practicing on a limited basis this week. There is optimism he is ready for the Week 7 game. He is likely going to be a game-time decision, though, so plan accordingly. If active, it will be tough to sit Kupp.

James Cook, RB, Bills. Cook is practicing on a limited basis this week as he tries to return from his toe injury. He missed the game last week and saw rookie Ray Davis shine in his place. Cook is likely to do all he can to get ready for this week’s game. Consider Cook questionable to play and likely a game-time decision for Week 7.

Nick Chubb, RB, Browns. Chubb is fully practicing this week as he tries to return from his serious knee injury. He is ready to return this week. We aren’t sure how big his workload will be in his first game back but Chubb should play a role offensively as long as he is active. He might be worth the risk for fantasy teams to use this week.

Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings. Jones hurt his hip in the Vikings last game and left early. He is apparently dealing with some sort of hamstring injury now, which kept him out of practice Wednesday. He is looking pretty iffy to play right now. We would get other options ready. Ty Chandler starts if Jones has to miss the Week 7 game.

Jordan Mason, RB, 49ers. Mason suffered a sprained shoulder his last game and is a limited participant in practice right now. With the 49ers playing the Thursday game last week, this helps Mason’s recovery from the injury. He probably has a decent shot to play.

Jakobi Meyers, WR, Raiders. Meyers is battling an ankle injury that kept him out last week and he remains out of practice right now. The Raiders are holding out hope he will be ready for the Week 7 game, though. He is not being ruled out just yet. We should have a better idea later in the week on his status. If he gets in some practice, things would look better for him to play.

Zamir White, RB, Raiders. White has been out the last two games because of a groin injury. He is practicing some this week, which is a positive for White. He is trending towards a return. But even if he plays, look for him to play more of a backup role with Alexander Mattison serving as the top back for the Raiders.

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 jeff@rtsports.com. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.

Injury Status: Week 7

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