DK Metcalf removed from injury report, expected to play Sunday

Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth was added to the injury report Saturday with a calf injury and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Late adds to the injury report are always tricky, especially with an injury such as a calf muscle. The Steelers kick off in the early window Sunday, so we'll know by late Sunday morning if Freiermuth is active. If not, it could be Darnell Washington seeing more looks over the middle. Freiermuth is currently sitting as TE12 on our half-PPR board this week.

Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt was not seen at practice during the open media portion and he will reportedly miss Monday’s game against the 49ers.

JCM has not practiced all week with a groin injury, an injury that has bothered him all season. Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler are the next two backs up, though Ekeler has been wearing a black, non-contact jersey in practice. If JCM does miss Monday, he’ll have an extra week of rest, as Washington has their bye next week.

The Patriots are likely to activate WR A.J. Brown from injured reserve Saturday and set him up to play Sunday against the Jets.

Brown has been out since suffering a high-ankle sprain in the season opener against the Seahawks. The Patriots opened his practice window this week to return from injured reserve. Fortunately for the Patriots, that wait won’t last long. Brown is officially listed as questionable for Sunday, but activating him on injured reserve would be a strong sign that he will return on Sunday. With Drake Maye back on a hot streak, Brown would return to be a highly viable fantasy option against the Jets.