Pat Freiermuth (calf) late add to injury report, questionable for Week 6

Oct 17, 2026

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.

Fantasy Impact:

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.

today

Commanders likely to rule out Jacory Croskey-Merritt for Monday Night Football

Jeremy Fowler

2 hours ago

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.

Fantasy Impact:

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.

Patriots likely to activate AJ Brown from injured reserve, set to play Week 6

Ian Rapoport

today · 8:44 AM EDT

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

Fantasy Impact:

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.

yesterday

Caleb Williams questionable; Kyle Monangai ruled out against Atlanta

Bears

yesterday · 5:44 PM EDT

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.