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Florio: Aikman-ESPN contract situation heats up
Mike Florio previews a potential game of 'broadcaster roulette' in the NFL, with rumors of Troy Aikman potentially leaving Monday Night Football before the end of the season.

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  • SF Wide Receiver #87
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    Pettis reunites with the 49ers, who add him for receiver depth given the rash of pass-catcher injuries to open the season. He began his career as a second-round pick for San Francisco, bouncing around as a depth receiver and special teamer with the Giants, Bears, and Saints as well. Pettis may see some game day action soon given his familiarity with Kyle Shanahan, but he should be nowhere near fantasy rosters.
  • BUF Wide Receiver #11
    Pettis, 30, caught 9-of-11 targets for 127 yards with the Saints last season. The Bills correspondingly released WR Jalen Virgil with a non-football injury designation.
  • BAL Wide Receiver #19
    Moore caught 11 passes with the Commanders last season. He initially entered the NFL as a 2016 fourth-round pick with the Ravens, and spent five seasons in Baltimore. The Ravens brought him aboard today after a workout that also included free agent WRs Sterling Shepard and Dante Pettis.
  • BUF Wide Receiver #88
    Skinner, a UDFA who spent last year mostly on the Jets practice squad (he had one catch for 10 yards in Week 18), will be competing for an end-of-roster spot in training camp with Buffalo.
  • BUF Wide Receiver #16
    Hardman was elevated from the practice squad with both Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers suffering season-ending ACL injuries. His touchdown was the first score of the game for the Bills, but he also dropped a catch that would have kept Buffalo’s drive alive at the end of the fourth quarter. Hardman had no catches on just one target during the regular season as he bounced around a few practice squads. He’ll probably need to settle for a practice squad spot in 2026 as well.
  • BUF Defensive Tackle #91
    Oliver and WR Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck) are both being activated today. Samuel cannot reasonably be viewed as a reliable contributor, but the Bills’ wide receiver room is thin. Oliver’s return should have a larger impact on the game. Despite missing much of the season, he ties for third on the team with three sacks. The Bills are also elevating WR Mecole Hardman and RB Frank Gore Jr. from the practice squad.
  • NO Wide Receiver #15
    Tipton is now on the wrong side of questionable, which is unfortunate. The Saints will be without WR Chris Olave, who is in the hospital, recovering from a blood clot in his lung. This likely leaves WRs Kevin Austin and Dante Pettis atop the depth chart against the Panthers.
  • NO Wide Receiver #15
    Tipton missed the Saints’ last two practices. Players typically play through illnesses, but he appears to be truly questionable. Were he to sit out, it would leave the Saints with only WRs Chris Olave, Kevin Austin Jr. and Dante Pettis on the active roster. Olave should handle a significant target share, per usual.
  • DET Tight End #84
    The Lions were without their top three tight ends last week. Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright were—and remain—on injured reserve while Zylstra missed the game with a knee issue. His return to practice today puts him on track to start for Detroit in Week 15. In a potential shootout with the Rams, Zylstra will be a touchdown-or-bust TE2.
  • DET Tight End #89
    Fellow Lions TE Shane Zylstra (knee) is also out. With No. 1 TE Sam LaPorta (back) on injured reserve, TE Ross Dwelley will get the start. Dwelley warrants consideration in DFS tournaments, given the game’s expectedly high-scoring environment but he is just a touchdown-dependent TE2 in re-draft formats.

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  • SF Wide Receiver #3
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    Christian Kirk (calf) is questionable for Week 6 against the Commanders.

    Kirk is a candidate to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Monday’s game against the Commanders. His status is worth tracking considering the absence of Deebo Samuel and general lack of depth at the position. Fantasy managers could be forced to wait until Week 7 for more fidelity considering the team plays in the final game of Week 6.
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    Mike Evans (ribs, Achilles) is questionable for Week 6 against the Commanders.

    Evans was unable to practice through Friday but ultimately did enough to land a questionable tag with multiple injury designations. However likely it is that Evans continues to play through various ailments, fantasy managers could look to make alternate plans considering the timing of the 49ers’ game on Monday.
  • SF Wide Receiver #19
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    49ers ruled out Deebo Samuel (hamstring) for Week 6 against the Commanders.

    Samuel will be forced to miss Week 6 with a hamstring injury sustained in the team’s Week 5 win over the Seahawks, leaving the team extremely thin at wide receiver. They could get a small boost with Christian Kirk a candidate to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Monday’s game, although Mike Evans is also listed as questionable.
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    Caleb Williams (hamstring) will start in Week 6 against the Falcons.

    This was expected to be the case but is now confirmed by sources close to the team. Williams returns after missing the previous three games as the Bears look to claw their way back into contention in a crowded NFC North division. Consider it a sizable boost for all Chicago pass catchers.
  • NE Wide Receiver #1
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    Patriots activated A.J. Brown (ankle) from injured reserve.

    Brown makes his return from a four-game absence following a Week 1 injury to his ankle, reintegrating into an offense that has found their stride in recent weeks. After leading the league in turnovers through the first three games, quarterback Drake Maye has accounted for a league-leading eight touchdowns since Week 4. Although Brown could be on a snap count in his first game back, fantasy managers have to be feeling ecstatic to get their second round pick back on the field.
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    Eagles placed Jalen Hurts (blood clots) on injured reserve.

    Whelp, that reversed course quickly. It was reported earlier Saturday that the team was not planning on placing their franchise quarterback on injured reserve, with the team going back on those comments less than seven hours later. Although not yet fully evident, it appears as if additional information was ascertained during the day. There is no telling how long Hurts will be away from the team, with most recent reporting simply labeling it an “indefinite” absence. Tanner McKee steps into the starting role and could be worthy of deep league consideration as a QB2, for the foreseeable future.
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    Commanders ruled out Marcus Mariota (knee) for Week 6 against the 49ers.

    Mariota will miss his second straight contest and third of the season when the Commanders face the 49ers on Monday Night Football. Athan Kaliakmanis will continue to serve as the primary backup.
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    Steelers placed Roman Wilson (finger) on injured reserve.

    Wilson suffered a dislocated finger in the team’s Week 5 game against the Colts and will now miss four games, at minimum, while on injured reserve. His absence paves the way for rookie Germie Bernard to continue to see increased opportunities. Fantasy managers can start Bernard as a viable FLEX option in Week 6 against the pass-funnel Buccaneers.
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    Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is questionable for Week 6 against the 49ers.

    Diggs returned to the practice field Friday as a limited participant, following it with another practice with the same status a day later. The listed his as questionable for Monday Night Football against the 49ers as he attempts to return from a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury. Fantasy managers might be better off playing it safe considering the timing of the game.
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    Commanders ruled out RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) for Week 6 against the 49ers.

    No surprise here. Croskey-Merritt has been dealing with a groin injury since the start of the season. This week he couldn’t practice and has since been officially ruled out for the Commanders’ Monday Night Football matchup against the 49ers. Croskey-Merritt will get a two-week break with Washington on bye in Week 7. Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler figure to handle the majority of the backfield touches in his absence with White being the preferred fantasy option between the two.