Michael Penix Jr. has no injury designation for Week 6

Oct 16, 2026

Michael Penix Jr. carries no injury designation for Sunday’s game against Chicago and will start. Penix injured his ribs during Atlanta’s Week 5 loss to Baltimore but avoided a setback during the practice week.

Fantasy Impact:

Penix is a solid superflex QB2 and a streaming option for managers replacing an injured starter. London remains a strong WR1, and Bijan Robinson is an automatic start. Pitts is still a touchdown-dependent TE2; Penix’s availability alone does not make Atlanta’s secondary pass catchers reliable options in standard-sized leagues. Tagovailoa can stay on waivers outside leagues that roster backup quarterbacks.

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Caleb Williams questionable; Kyle Monangai ruled out against Atlanta

Bears

2 hours ago

Chicago listed Caleb Williams questionable for Sunday’s game against Atlanta after another full practice Friday. Williams is working back from a hamstring injury and has not been confirmed as the starter. Kyle Monangai was ruled out with thumb and toe injuries.

Related Players: Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, D’Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson, Luther Burden, Rome Odunze, Kalif Raymond, Zavion Thomas, Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet

Fantasy Impact:

Williams would return to QB1 consideration if cleared, but managers need a backup until Chicago confirms his availability. His return would also improve the outlook for Burden, Odunze, and Loveland. Monangai’s absence strengthens Swift’s RB2 appeal and creates a path to a larger workload. Johnson is a deeper FLEX possibility, with his value depending on how Chicago divides the remaining touches.

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice ruled out against Chargers

Chiefs

2 hours ago

Kansas City ruled Rashee Rice out for Sunday’s game against the Chargers with hamstring and knee injuries. Rice did not practice this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Worthy becomes a stronger WR2/WR3 play with Rice’s targets available, while Kelce remains a clear TE1. Royals and Allen enter deeper-league FLEX consideration, but neither is assured a large enough share to become a comfortable starter. Mahomes remains usable, although losing Rice makes Kansas City more dependent on its remaining playmakers.

DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks and Hollywood Brown cleared for Week 6

Eagles

2 hours ago

DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks practiced fully Friday and carry no injury designation against Carolina.

Fantasy Impact:

Smith offers WR3 value with WR2 upside if he resumes his usual role, although McKee’s first start adds uncertainty. Wicks becomes a more volatile FLEX with Smith and Brown available to compete for targets. Lemon, Cooper and Brown are difficult to trust in standard-sized leagues with the receiving room healthier. Goedert remains a reasonable tight end streaming option.