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

Oct 17, 2026

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.

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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.

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice ruled out against Chargers

Chiefs

yesterday · 5:42 PM EDT

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

yesterday · 5:38 PM EDT

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.