Cole Kmet’s knee injury believed to be season-ending

Oct 23, 2026

Bears TE Cole Kmet, who was carted off in last night's win over the Patriots, is believed to have suffered a serious, likely season-ending knee injury, sources say.

Kmet is undergoing testing this morning, and until those results come back, there is no finality.

Fantasy Impact:

Loveland would have a clearer path to additional routes and targets for the remainder of the season, strengthening his case as a top-six tight end. Roush could absorb blocking work without becoming a useful fantasy replacement. Burden and Odunze could also benefit from a more concentrated passing attack.

today

Rico Dowdle questionable for Sunday’s game in Paris

Steelers

1 hour ago

Rico Dowdle is questionable for Sunday against New Orleans with a knee injury. Pittsburgh did not practice Friday because of the weather; Dowdle’s limited participation was an estimate.

Fantasy Impact:

If Dowdle misses, Warren would have a clearer path to additional carries and receiving work, strengthening his RB1 case against New Orleans. Dowdle would be a riskier FLEX if active without clarity on his workload.

Puka Nacua’s calf injury believed to be minor

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

Puka Nacua’s calf injury is believed to be minor, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Friday. His availability for Sunday against Las Vegas remains uncertain after he left Thursday’s practice early.

Fantasy Impact:

This is encouraging for Nacua’s outlook, but managers should keep a replacement available for Sunday’s late window. He remains a WR1 if cleared for his usual workload. If he sits, Mumpfield would jump into WR3/FLEX consideration with WR2 upside, while Whittington would become a deeper-league option. Higbee would gain streaming appeal, and Stafford would become a riskier start with both starting WRs sidelined.

yesterday

Jordan Love upgrades to full practice Thursday

Packers

yesterday · 5:22 PM EDT

Jordan Love practiced fully Thursday after being estimated as limited with a back injury during Wednesday’s walkthrough.

Fantasy Impact:

Love’s full practice supports keeping him in lineups as a strong QB1 against Detroit. Watson and Golden remain strong starts, with Matt LaFleur having expressed confidence in their availability despite their limited practices earlier in the day.