Texans rule out David Montgomery and Tank Dell for London game

Oct 15, 2026

Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee), RB David Montgomery (groin) and S Jalen Pitre (shoulder) will not travel with the team to London and have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Fantasy Impact:

Marks becomes a strong RB2 option with RB1 upside if he again handles most of Houston’s backfield work. He logged 19 touches after Montgomery’s early exit last week. Dell stays a stash, while Collins remains Houston’s clear WR1 play. Harrison’s Texans debut offers a speculative option for deeper leagues, but his initial workload remains uncertain.

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Saquon Barkley absent Thursday; DeVonta Smith working off to the side

Martin Frank

3 hours ago

Drew Kendall (knee) back at Eagles practice, but Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith are not. Neither is Jalen Hurts

Fantasy Impact:

Pierce remains a volume-based RB2 option if Barkley misses another game, although Philadelphia’s move to McKee lowers the offense’s scoring ceiling. Blue and Steele are deep-league stashes rather than dependable starters. If Smith remains out, Wicks would be a WR3/FLEX option provided his own hamstring allows him to play.

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice remains sidelined Thursday

Matt Derrick

3 hours ago

Chiefs LT Josh Simmons (back) again on the practice field Thursday.

WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) watching his teammates go thru drills, but not practicing today.

Fantasy Impact:

If Rice remains out, Worthy would have WR2 upside from additional targets, and Kelce would remain a strong TE1 option. Royals would enter deep-league FLEX desperation, while Allen and Gray remain speculative. Mahomes stays in QB1 consideration, though Rice’s absence would reduce the offense’s receiving depth.

Dylan Sampson returns to practice field; Quinshon Judkins remains sidelined during open drills

Daniel Oyefusi

4 hours ago

The Browns got multiple players back at practice today, including Maliek Collins, Tytus Howard, Carsen Ryan and Dylan Sampson.

Still not practicing: Derek Barnett, Kalia Davis, Mason Graham, Mike Hall, Teven Jenkins, Quinshon Judkins, Carson Schwesinger.

Related Players: Jaleel McLaughlin, Audric Estime

Fantasy Impact:

Sampson is worth a speculative bench addition where available. If he is activated and Judkins misses Sunday, Sampson would have a path to meaningful work, although his first game back could still involve a committee. McLaughlin and/or Estime would be quite a stretch to provide bankable fantasy production.