Mack Hollins expected to return to practice Wednesday

Nov 04, 2026

A big one for the Patriots: WR Mack Hollins is set to return to practice today, sources say.

Hollins, a glue guy for NE, has been on Injured Reserve with a calf injury and would help immensely vs the Packers.

Fantasy Impact:

Hollins is worth a deeper-league stash while New England sorts through its receiver injuries. If activated and Brown remains out, Hollins could enter the WR4/FLEX conversation. His return would create more competition for Chism and Williams, while Douglas remains the most appealing PPR option among the replacement receivers.

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Chargers designate David Njoku to return from injured reserve

Alex Insdorf

1 hour ago

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh announces IR return windows have opened for LB Denzel Perryman and TE David Njoku.

Fantasy Impact:

Njoku is a reasonable stash in deeper leagues and for managers piecing together tight end production. He needs activation and evidence of a useful receiving role before becoming a trustworthy streamer. His return would add competition for Gadsden and Kolar, making both harder to trust if the Chargers divide tight end routes. McConkey remains the preferred fantasy receiver in this passing game.

Rams open Terrance Ferguson’s return window

Gary Klein

1 hour ago

Rams will open window to return for TE Terrance Ferguson, who will practice today, McVay said.

Fantasy Impact:

Ferguson is worth stashing for managers searching for help at tight end, particularly in deeper leagues and formats that reward the position. A meaningful receiving role could eventually push him into the TE1 streaming conversation, but opening his window does not establish his Week 9 availability or workload. Keep another starter available.

Deebo Samuel unlikely to return this week; Demarcus Robinson’s practice window opens

Kyle Posey

1 hour ago

Kyle Shanahan said he would be surprised if Deebo Samuel (hamstring) plays this week. Mike Evans (Achilles) also remained out of practice Wednesday, while the 49ers opened Demarcus Robinson’s return window from injured reserve. Robinson has been sidelined since Week 2.

Fantasy Impact:

Samuel managers should plan to use another receiver, while Evans still needs practice progress before entering lineup consideration. If both remain out, Kittle should continue commanding a prominent receiving role and remains a high-end TE1. Watkins would have a deeper-league FLEX case, with Kirk, Cooks and Cowing carrying less dependable workloads. Robinson is a reasonable deep-league stash, but he needs activation and a clearer role before becoming a starting option.