Steelers RB Rico Dowdle ruled out for Thursday night

Sep 30, 2026

Dowdle has been ruled out for Thursday night’s game against Cleveland due to a toe injury.

This will be his second consecutive absence after he suffered the injury during Pittsburgh’s Week 2 loss to New England.

Related Players: Jaylen Warren, Eli Heidenreich, Travis Homer, Lew Nichols

Fantasy Impact:

Warren should remain the clear centerpiece of Pittsburgh’s backfield after handling a heavy workload during Dowdle’s first absence. He enters Thursday night as a strong RB2 with three-down involvement, while Homer and rookie Eli Heidenreich provide depth without standalone fantasy value. Pittsburgh could also elevate Lew Nichols from the practice squad, as they did in Week 3.

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Texans WR Nico Collins returns to practice Wednesday

Jonathan M. Alexander

54 minutes ago

Nico Collins returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury two weeks ago.

Collins missed Houston’s past two games, while head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that the team was hopeful to have him back against Dallas. His official participation level was not immediately available.

Fantasy Impact:

Returning to practice gives Collins a legitimate chance to rejoin the lineup Sunday, although one session does not guarantee he will be cleared. His Thursday workload should provide a stronger indication of his availability. Collins belongs in fantasy lineups as a top-12 option if active, while his return would send Hutchinson, Boutte and Noel back to desperation-play territory. It would also improve C.J. Stroud’s outlook after Houston’s offense struggled during Collins’ two-game absence.

Jets HC: Adonai Mitchell considered week-to-week

Dennis Waszak Jr.

1 hour ago

Aaron Glenn says RB Breece Hall, LG Dylan Parham, WR Adonai Mitchell, TE Mason Taylor and LB Kiko Mauigoa won't practice and are all considered "week to week."

Fantasy Impact:

Mitchell’s extended absence keeps Isaiah Williams in the secondary WR role, though Williams remains a low-ceiling option behind Wilson. Sadiq has the most interesting opportunity after producing more than 100 receiving yards in Week 3 with Mitchell and Mason Taylor sidelined. Taylor was also called week-to-week Wednesday, but that designation was initially reported last week.

Jayden Daniels limited in London; Commanders targeting Friday decision

Tashan Reed

2 hours ago

Commanders HC Dan Quinn said QB Jayden Daniels will be limited in practice this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Daniels’ limited designation is encouraging for his broader recovery, but Wednesday’s walkthrough offered little evidence that he is ready to play. Thursday and Friday will provide more meaningful tests of his elbow and ability to operate while wearing the brace. Mariota remains the appropriate Week 4 placeholder, though Daniels’ return would raise the ceilings of McLaurin, Diggs and the entire Washington offense.