Lamar Jackson absent from Wednesday practice

Oct 21, 2026

Tyler Huntley and Joe Fagnano are the only Ravens quarterbacks out here for the start of practice.

Lamar Jackson (ankle) hasn’t practiced since Oct. 4.

Fantasy Impact:

Jackson managers should retain a replacement until his availability is confirmed. Huntley would be a superflex QB2 if Jackson misses another game. Flowers remains a WR2 option with either quarterback, although Jackson’s return would improve his ceiling.

today

Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy against Houston

Jeremy Fowler

5 minutes ago

Source: The Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy on Sunday vs. Houston.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy becomes a starting option for managers short on quarterbacks in superflex leagues, but the Houston matchup makes him difficult to trust in one-quarterback formats. Nabers remains a WR2 with upside, while Likely belongs in TE1 lineups.

Baker Mayfield must demonstrate throwing ability before Week 7 return

Mike Garafolo

2 hours ago

Mike Garafolo reports Baker Mayfield must show Tampa Bay he can grip and throw the football as he attempts to return from his thumb injury. The issue is functionality rather than pain tolerance. Garafolo said the Buccaneers were still expecting Jalon Daniels to start as recently as Monday; Mayfield’s availability against Carolina remains unsettled.

Fantasy Impact:

Keep Daniels available in superflex leagues until Tampa Bay confirms its starter. If Mayfield remains out, Daniels’ rushing gives him QB2 appeal, while Egbuka is a WR3 and Godwin a more volatile PPR FLEX. Otton remains a TE2 option. A healthy Mayfield return would improve the passing game’s outlook, but managers should wait for confirmation that he can throw effectively before counting on that upgrade.

yesterday

Eagles sign RB Elijah Mitchell to practice squad

Adam Schefter on X

yesterday · 6:14 PM EDT

Eagles’ roster moves:

Signed RB Elijah Mitchell to their practice squad.
Released C James Brockermeyer and RB Ian Wheeler from their practice squad.
Waived RB Jaydon Blue.
Waived/injured RB Carson Steele.

Related players: Saquon Barkley, Dameon Pierce

Fantasy Impact:

The Eagles cut Blue and Steele along with bringing in Mitchell. If Barkley can't play in Week 7, Mitchell could see significant time as Pierce wasn't impressive over the last two weeks. There have also been rumors of the Eagles trading Barkley to an RB-needy team if things continue to spiral downward for the Birds. That remains to be seen, however, but this is certainly a situation to watch, and adding Mitchell is worth it to at least see how things shake out.