Washington QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) could be cleared by Week 7

Oct 11, 2021

Ryan Fitzpatrick remains on track to be able to return to play within a few weeks, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Related players: Taylor Heinicke

Fantasy Impact:

Fitz could be cleared by Week 7, according to the report. But as the story said, he is far from assured of regaining his starting position as Washington's quarterback. Heinicke, a late-season revelation in 2020, continues to impress coaches and teammates and has a legitimate shot to keep the job if he continues to perform. There seems to be strong support from the coaches to keep Heinicke on the field when Fitz comes back, too. The team is eager to get him back, but it's more about depth, the story went on to say.

today

Jaguars TE Evan Engram out for the remainder of the season

J.P. Shadrick

1 hour ago

TE Evan Engram out for the season. Surgery coming on labrum in shoulder.

Related Players: Brenton Strange, Luke Farrell, Josiah Deguara

Fantasy Impact:

Bummer for Engram, who will finish the season as the TE16 with 7.3 half-PPR PPG in nine weeks.

It's unlikely that Strange pops up as a TE streamer through the remainder of the season, with no more byes on the horizon.

yesterday

Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown's practice window to open "Friday or Monday"

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:56 PM EST

Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown has received final clearance to practice, paving the way for him to play before the regular season ends.

Brown, who is recovering from surgery to repair his SC joint, should have his window opened Friday or Monday. The team will be cautious.

Fantasy Impact:

If Brown were cleared by Week 17, he would be incredibly tough to start in pretty much any sort of fantasy league with Championships on the line. However, he could be an interesting click for Playoff-only leagues if he can ramp up in time.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker misses second straight practice

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 7:53 PM EST

For a second straight day today, Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III didn’t practice due to his calf injury.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like things should be cleared out for Charbonnet once again in what could be a very close game against the Packers. If Walker misses Week 15, fire Charbs up as a high-end RB2.