Deebo Samuel unlikely to return this week; Demarcus Robinson’s practice window opens

Nov 04, 2026

Kyle Shanahan said he would be surprised if Deebo Samuel (hamstring) plays this week. Mike Evans (Achilles) also remained out of practice Wednesday, while the 49ers opened Demarcus Robinson’s return window from injured reserve. Robinson has been sidelined since Week 2.

Fantasy Impact:

Samuel managers should plan to use another receiver, while Evans still needs practice progress before entering lineup consideration. If both remain out, Kittle should continue commanding a prominent receiving role and remains a high-end TE1. Watkins would have a deeper-league FLEX case, with Kirk, Cooks and Cowing carrying less dependable workloads. Robinson is a reasonable deep-league stash, but he needs activation and a clearer role before becoming a starting option.

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Chargers designate David Njoku to return from injured reserve

Alex Insdorf

1 hour ago

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh announces IR return windows have opened for LB Denzel Perryman and TE David Njoku.

Fantasy Impact:

Njoku is a reasonable stash in deeper leagues and for managers piecing together tight end production. He needs activation and evidence of a useful receiving role before becoming a trustworthy streamer. His return would add competition for Gadsden and Kolar, making both harder to trust if the Chargers divide tight end routes. McConkey remains the preferred fantasy receiver in this passing game.

Rams open Terrance Ferguson’s return window

Gary Klein

1 hour ago

Rams will open window to return for TE Terrance Ferguson, who will practice today, McVay said.

Fantasy Impact:

Ferguson is worth stashing for managers searching for help at tight end, particularly in deeper leagues and formats that reward the position. A meaningful receiving role could eventually push him into the TE1 streaming conversation, but opening his window does not establish his Week 9 availability or workload. Keep another starter available.

David Montgomery ruled out against Chargers

Jonathan M Alexander

1 hour ago

DeMeco Ryans said RB David Montgomery has made some progress but added that he'll be out on Sunday vs. the Chargers.

Fantasy Impact:

Marks is an RB2 against the Chargers with Montgomery unavailable again. His lead role gives him a stronger workload floor than most committee backs in the FLEX conversation. Ogunbowale remains a desperation option in deeper PPR leagues. Montgomery belongs on the bench, with his next potential return coming in Week 10.