NFL News

Puka Nacua not ready to practice yet

Rams WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) will work out with trainers today but no determination has been made about his availability for Sunday’s game against Raiders, McVay said. Puka Nacua (knee) will not practice this week. (Los Angeles Times – Gary Klein)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Fantasy managers should expect to be without both players, although it sounds as if Kupp will be back no later than Week 8 at the latest. Given the nature of his injury, managers should not expect him to return to the PPR dynamo he typically is when he is 100%. As far as Nacua is concerned, it does not bode well for his prospects of returning anytime soon that he is still not ready to practice. If Kupp makes it back this week, the Rams will likely line him up alongside some combination of Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington.

Suffered hamstring injury early in Week 6

Browns RB Jerome Ford will be week to week with his hamstring injury, HC Kevin Stefanski said. (ESPN.com – Daniel Oyefusi)

Nerdy Football Analysis: As luck would have it, reports began to surface over the weekend that Nick Chubb (knee) is set to return. While it would be irresponsible for the Browns to throw him right back into a featured role, the possibility exists for Week 7 or Week 8 if Ford misses that much time. In all likelihood, Chubb will probably lead the backfield over the next month before Cleveland attempts to have him assume a heavier workload sometime in November.

Did not return after suffering shoulder injury in Week 6

Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks is considered “week-to-week” after sustaining a shoulder injury that caused him to leave Sunday’s game vs the #Cardinals.

Good news for Jordan Love and Green Bay, as the second-year man already has 3 TDs this season. (FOX Sports – Jordan Schultz)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Not sure if it is the best news, but Wicks’ eventual return is a good thing for the Packers since it seems likely Christian Watson, Jayden Reed or Romeo Doubs will miss time at some point. Despite being tied with Josh Jacobs for fourth on the team in catches (11), Wicks is tied for the team lead with three receiving scores. He is well worth keeping on benches.

Tank Bigsby in the lead back role

Jaguars HC Doug Pederson told reporters today that RB Travis Etienne Jr. is now considered week to week due to his hamstring injury. (Adam Schefter on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Etienne has yet to get on track this season, dealing with a shoulder injury while splitting time with Tank Bigsby. Etienne will now miss the next few weeks which will give Bigsby a chance at the lead back role. D’Ernest Johnson moves up to the No.2 spot. Upcoming schedule for the Jaguars include the Patriots, Packers, Eagles and Vikings.

Anthony Richardson will be emergency QB

Sources: Joe Flacco will start for the #Colts today at Tennessee.

Anthony Richardson (oblique) practiced all week and will serve as the emergency No. 3 QB. He could play if needed. But they want to give him another week. So, Flacco gets the ball again. (Tom Pelissero on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Richardson got in one full practice this week (Thursday) but ultimately the team decided to give him one more week of rest. Flacco at quarterback, gives a bump for Josh Downs and even Michael Pittman Jr. who has decided to try and play through his back injury.