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Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Atlanta Falcons' Week 5 game against the Baltimore Ravens late in the fourth quarter after taking a shot to the ribs. He returned one play later to attempt one pass on third down, but Penix did not take the field with the offense for Atlanta's only possession in overtime after a lengthy drive by Baltimore.

He did, however, return to the field for the Falcons' first practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.

Related Players: Tua Tagovailoa, Drake London, Jahan Dotson, Zachariah Branch, Olamide Zaccheaus, Chris Blair, Kyle Pitts, Austin Hooper, Bijan Robinson

Penix is back in the QB2/superflex conversation against Chicago, provided he avoids a setback.

Jeremiyah Love wasn't practicing Wednesday, and whether he plays Sunday against the Rams is uncertain with his lingering ankle problem.

Coach Mike LaFleur said the right ankle sprain the rookie running back suffered against the Raiders in a preseason game is healed. But Love's left ankle has been a problem for a couple of weeks and will be monitored day-to-day and "we want to get this ankle right," LaFleur said.

Related Players: Tyler Allgeier, Zonovan Knight, Michael Wilson, Kendrick Bourne, Trey McBride, Jacoby Brissett

Allgeier is worth adding wherever available. If Love sits, Allgeier would have a real chance to move from a deeper FLEX into the RB2 conversation through additional carries and scoring opportunities. Knight would become a speculative option in deeper leagues, with his usefulness dependent on how Arizona divides the remaining work.

The Panthers listed Jalen Coker as a full participant on Wednesday’s estimated injury report as he returns from a quadriceps injury. Carolina did not practice Wednesday; Coker was on the field Tuesday.

Related Players: Tetairoa McMillan, Brycen Tremayne, John Metchie III, David Moore, Darren Waller, Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans, Bryce Young

Coker is back in the WR2 conversation against Philadelphia if he progresses through the week without a setback. His return would push Tremayne and Metchie toward deeper-league bench roles, while McMillan remains a strong starter. Having both primary receivers available would also strengthen Young’s case as a streaming quarterback.

DeMeco Ryans said Marvin Harrison Jr. will play Sunday vs. the Jaguars.

Related Players: Nico Collins, Jaylin Noel, Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Dalton Schultz, Foster Moreau, C.J. Stroud

Harrison enters the WR3/FLEX conversation, but managers should account for an uncertain workload in his first game with a new offense. He offers considerably more upside if Houston gives him a substantial route share. Collins remains a WR1, while Boutte, Hutchinson, and Noel become harder to trust as standalone starters with another receiver competing for opportunities.

Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet has a legitimate chance to make his season debut in Week 7 vs. Kansas City, multiple sources say.

Related Players: Emanuel Wilson, George Holani, Jadarian Price, Brady Russell, Sam Darnold

Charbonnet is worth stashing before his return, especially for managers seeking running back help. A substantial role could make him an RB2, but his first game back would carry workload uncertainty. Wilson’s current RB2 value could fall into the FLEX range if Charbonnet takes a meaningful share of carries and goal-line work.

Colts WR Keenan Allen did not practice Wednesday because of his groin injury, according to Nathan Brown. Allen returned to game action last Sunday after missing Week 4; Wednesday’s absence alone does not establish that he suffered a setback.

Related Players: Josh Downs, Laquon Treadwell, Deion Burks, Darius Slayton, Tyler Warren, Mo Alie-Cox, Daniel Jones

Allen remains a tentative WR4/FLEX against Tennessee, with Thursday and Friday’s practices determining how confidently managers can use him. If he sits, Downs has a real chance to move from the WR3 range into WR2 territory through additional targets. Warren would offer an even stronger ceiling as a TE1.

Andy Reid said Rashee Rice is the lone player who is not going to practice.

This will be Josh Simmons' first practice in almost two months.

Related Players: Xavier Worthy, Jalen Royals, Cyrus Allen, Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Patrick Mahomes

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.

The Jets designated Omar Cooper Jr. to return to practice Wednesday. The rookie has been on injured reserve with an ankle injury suffered in Week 1 and now has a 21-day window to return to the active roster.

Related Players: Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Isaiah Williams, Sterling Shepard, Malik McClain, Mason Taylor, Kenyon Sadiq, Geno Smith

Cooper is worth a deep-league stash with Mitchell’s availability uncertain. If activated, he could compete for targets immediately and challenge Isaiah Williams’ FLEX appeal. Wilson remains the clear starting option in this receiving group. Wait for Cooper’s activation and expected role before putting him into a lineup.

Las Vegas has internally discussed giving Ashton Jeanty a week off at some point to recover from his ankle and foot injuries, Dan Graziano reports. Jeanty wants to continue playing. The team believes Mike Washington Jr. could handle the lead role if it decides to rest Jeanty.

Related Players: Mike Washington Jr., Dylan Laube, Brock Bowers, Tre Tucker, Kirk Cousins

Washington is a priority contingency pickup if he's still on waiver wires anywhere. If Jeanty misses a game and Washington handles the lead workload, he could jump into RB2 consideration. Laube would have deeper PPR FLEX appeal if his receiving work expands. Keep Jeanty in starting plans while monitoring his availability; the report describes a possible future rest game, not an announced absence against Buffalo.

A.J. Brown is being designated to return from IR today, per Mike Vrabel.

Related Players: Romeo Doubs, Demario Douglas, Kyle Williams, Efton Chism, Mack Hollins, Hunter Henry, Eli Raridon, Drake Maye

Brown would enter WR2 consideration with WR1 upside if activated and cleared for a substantial workload. His return would push Doubs closer to WR3/FLEX territory and make Douglas, Williams and Chism more dependent on weekly matchups and target distribution. Henry would remain a streaming option, while Maye’s QB1 ceiling would benefit from getting his top receiver back.