NFL Beat: WR Michael Thomas eligible to come off PUP

Oct 18, 2021

Players that have been on the PUP list are now eligible to return to practice and begin playing as soon as this week.

Amongst the most notables that could return soon: Packers OT David Bakhtiari, Saints WR Michael Thomas and Panthers CB Stephon Gilmore.

Fantasy Impact:

Thomas is eligible to return to practice in Week 7 for the first time since having major ankle surgery in June. He's just the type of big-play weapon QB Jameis Winston needs as the team comes off their bye week. There should be more updates on Thomas as the week goes on.

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Cardinals hope to have QB Kyler Murray, WR DeAndre Hopkins in Week 13

Darren Urban on Twitter

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Kliff Kingsbury said he remains hopeful that Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins will play Sunday.

Fantasy Impact:

The tweet added Kingsbury won't fully say if they will or won't play until he sees them moving around in practice this week. Murray and Hopkins have missed three games and now a Week 12 bye, so the hope is both are ready to go against the Bears in Week 13.

49ers WR Deebo Samuel (groin) to miss a little time

Ian Rapoport on Twitter

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49ers WR/offensive weapon Deebo Samuel will have an MRI on his groin today and while he’s expected to miss a little time.

Fantasy Impact:

The good new is, it’s not considered a major injury, the source said. Samuel was used more as a runner in Week 12 so this may not even create more targets for guys like Aiyuk, Sanu and Jennings. But, it may get Mitchell and Wilson more rushing opportunities. Wilson had just two carries while Mitchell went for 27-133-1 while adding five catches for 33 yards. Owners should probably figure on Samuel missing at least Week 13, with the hope of him returning for Week 14, or at worst, the fantasy playoffs.

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook tears labrum

Ian Rapoport on Twitter

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Vikings RB Dalvin Cook tore his labrum while dislocating his shoulder yesterday, sources said the MRI revealed.

Related players: Alexander Mattison

Fantasy Impact:

Rapoport reported earlier that Cook was already playing with a torn labrum in his other shoulder. The good news, according to the tweet, is the ailment is not season-ending. The hope is this is like 2019, when the team rests Cook a few games to have him healthy for a playoff run. If that's the case, Mattison will take over as the team's RB1 for any games Cook misses. If he's somehow made it back to your waiver wire, Mattison is a must-add.

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