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Bullen will have the title of run-game coordinator added to his title for the upcoming season. The 41-year-old coach received interviews for defensive coordinator openings from the Browns, Cowboys, and Cardinals after being passed on for the Giants’ DC role, but opted to remove his name from consideration for the remaining openings. Bullen joined the Giants in 2024 and briefly served as the team’s interim defensive coordinator in 2025 after Shane Bowen was fired in late-November.

None of these comes as a surprise. All of Bosa, Evans, and Samuel were already ruled out earlier in the week, and Sigle has missed multiple weeks with an ankle injury. Brandin Cooks and Christian Kirk are likely to lead the 49ers’ pass catchers against the Falcons this week, and both are worth adding in deeper formats in case either emerges as a legit weapon while Evans (Achilles) and Samuel (hamstring) are sidelined.

Warren was declared out earlier in the week due to a groin injury. Sauce Gardner (calf) and Anthony Gould (concussion) were also already declared out while Bryce Boettcher (groin) and CJ Allen (ankle) were declared out after having a questionable tag. Riley Leonard will serve as the team’s emergency third quarterback.

Phillips is a big loss, but it’s an otherwise quiet list for the Panthers vs. a more-injured and undermanned Bucs squad. Phillips is week to week after pulling his hammy in Week 6 against the Eagles.

With Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell both healthy, Tolbert doesn’t have a spot on the game-day roster and is a healthy scratch this week. Douglas is back after missing a month because of an ankle injury.

The Bengals are coming off their bye at near-full strength, with all five inactives healthy scratches. Stewart, who was the No. 17 overall pick in last year’s draft, has appeared in just three games this season, totaling three tackles and one sack.

Johnson was doubtful before being ruled out. He’ll have a chance to come back after New York’s Week 8 bye. Also inactive for the Giants are: OL Josh Sills, OL Marcus Mbow (knee), CB Greg Newsome II (concussion), S Jevón Holland (concussion), QB Jake Haener (3rd QB) and CB Nikko Reed. OT Jermaine Eluemunor (calf) and Tyler Nubin (neck) are playing despite being tagged as questionable on Friday.

The Vikings activated Mason off injured reserve and he is officially active for the first time since suffering a thumb injury in Week 1. He will split backfield touches with Aaron Jones, with Jones likely getting more of the passing-down work and Mason more the early-down work. Mason is a fantasy RB3 in his return. The Vikings declared S Jakobe Thomas, QB Max Brosmer, CB Chuck Demmings, RB Demond Claiborne, DL Elijah Willliams and OT Caleb Tiernan inactive for Week 7 against the Colts.

Washington was the only player carrying a questionable designation heading into Sunday’s game, but he has officially been ruled out with an ankle injury. Jackson, who is also dealing with an ankle injury, will miss his third-straight game, paving the way for Tyler Huntley to start in the pivotal AFC North matchup.

When last we left Mayfield, he was struggling mightily in Weeks 1-3. Predictably, UDFA Jalon Daniels was not any better in his stead. Mayfield returns to an undermanned skill corps, as Emeka Egbuka (foot, concussion) is out for Week 7. Mayfield is a shaky option in the QB16-18 range. Joining Egbuka on the shelf are OT Luke Goedeke, S Antoine Winfield, OG Billy Schrauth, DL DeMonte Capehart and CB Ayden Garnes.

Hall was reportedly unlikely to play as of this morning, so the news of his absence doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Braelon Allen will draw the start once again. Facing a dreadful Miami defense, Allen is on the RB1/2 border for Week 7. Also inactive for the Jets are CB Jarvis Brownlee, OG Dylan Parham, EDGE Joe Ossai, RB Kene Nwangwu, OG Max Mitchell, and DT Jack Heflin.