Alec Pierce still without timetable to resume practicing

Nov 04, 2026

Colts coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday that he cannot provide a timetable for Alec Pierce (heel) to return to practice. Pierce remains on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact:

Pierce remains an IR stash, but managers without an available IR slot can consider moving on for immediate help. Allen and Downs remain Indianapolis’ preferred receiver FLEX options, while Warren stays in the TE1 conversation. Treadwell offers deeper-league appeal; Burks still needs a larger role before becoming a reliable lineup option, while everything would be turned on its head if Downs ends up moving by next week's trade deadline.

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Jeremy McNichols reportedly out for season with foot injury

Ian Rapoport

1 minute ago

Jeremy McNichols is out for the season and facing potential surgery, as are Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw.

Related Players: Rachaad White, Austin Ekeler, Robert Henry, Jayden Daniels

Fantasy Impact:

White remains Washington’s preferred RB2/FLEX option, while Ekeler becomes a more appealing PPR stash with additional complementary work available. Ekeler would need a larger receiving role to become a comfortable weekly FLEX. Henry is a deeper-league insurance option, with an opportunity to establish himself behind the two veterans.

Emeka Egbuka working on the side Wednesday

Greg Auman

2 minutes ago

Bucs back at practice — Emeka Egbuka is running on the side with a trainer today. No Yaya Diaby, as expected. Looks like everyone else on the 53 is practicing.

Fantasy Impact:

Managers should keep an alternative available for Egbuka ahead of Sunday night’s game at Chicago. If he remains out, Godwin would be a stronger PPR WR3/FLEX, while Hurst and Tez Johnson would retain deeper-league FLEX appeal. Otton would also become a more attractive tight end streamer. Side work alone does not establish that Egbuka is ready for his usual role.

A.J. Brown, TreVeyon Henderson missing Wednesday’s practice

Doug Kyed

3 minutes ago

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel says WR A.J. Brown, DT Christian Barmore and RB TreVeyon Henderson won't practice today.

Fantasy Impact:

Another Brown absence would keep Douglas firmly in the PPR WR3/FLEX conversation and preserve deeper-league opportunities for Chism and Williams. Hollins could add competition if activated, so his return status also matters. If Henry’s foot injury keeps him out, Raridon would become an appealing TE1 streamer.

If Henderson misses another game, Stevenson would remain a strong RB2 with RB1 upside from his workload. Kiner would provide insurance behind him but remain a desperation fantasy starter.