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Shaheed is obviously out for Week 7 versus the Broncos and will miss a few more games if injured reserve is a possibility. With Chris Olave also out, the Saints are down to Bub Means as their top receiver. The rookie caught five passes for 45 yards and a touchdown in Week 6. He is worth adding as a potential WR4 in all fantasy formats.

This is great news for the Eagles’ top cornerback. His Week 6 exit was cause for concern but a quick bounce-back is evidently in order. Slay’s Wednesday participation puts him on track to play against the Giants.

The Vikings initially listed him as having a hip injury but updated that to a hamstring injury on the first injury report of the week. Jones told reporters that he would practice on Thursday before he and the team determined his status for Week 7, so the return doesn’t guarantee he will play. If he can’t go, Ty Chandler will see most of the carries versus Detroit. Chandler should be added in all fantasy formats.

Hockenson got in a limited practice before Minnesota’s Week 6 bye and remained limited today. He will likely need to be upgraded to a full participtant before coming off the PUP list. Whenever that happens, Hockenson will join a passing attack that has thrived under Sam Darnold. Even if his ramp-up is slow, Hockenson should quickly find himself in the TE1 ranks upon returning.

Fantasy managers should make a backup plan given the way this injury is panning out. Goedert was quickly ruled out after straining his hamstring last week and the early-week DNP bodes negatively for his availability. His absence would be a notable hit for Jalen Hurts; Goedert is the Eagles’ second-most efficient pass catcher on a per-route basis, averaging 2.33 yards per route run.

Phillips was a surprise addition to the injury report, though seven-year veterans regularly miss Wednesday sessions before returning later in the week. Phillips, who just signed a two-year extension with Minnesota, has two sacks, two TFLs, and a forced fumble. Losing him for Week 7 would be a notable blow to a Vikings defense that has been utterly dominant this year.

Tunsil aggravated his ankle injury in Week 6 so the his limited participation on a typical rest day is encouraging. The Texans will need Tunsil for an expectedly back-and-forth affair against the Packers this week.

Watson returned to action last week after missing one game because of an ankle issue. He ran a route on 72 percent of Jordan Love’s dropbacks, though he likely got more routes than expected with Dontayvion Wicks quickly exiting the game because of a shoulder injury. Wicks is practicing this week, meaning he could suit up on Sunday. If he does, Green Bay’s WR3 spot will likely be a rotation between the two wideouts.

Reed briefly left the Packerrs’ Week 6 game versus the Cardinals with an ankle issue. He was listed as questionable to return but did so after a brief absence. Expect his workload in practice to be managed this week and likely in the coming weeks as well. Barring any setbacks, Reed will rank as a high-ceiling WR2 in a potential shootout with the Texans this week.

Mixon closed the week with two limited practices after sitting out Wednesday last week. Beginning the week as a limited participant is a great sign for his Week 7 usage after Mixon stress-tested his ankle with 15 touches in Week 6. Mixon is an RB1 for his game against the Packers.

Kraft played through the groin injury last week without any issues. He ran plenty of routes but only caught two passes for 13 yards. It’s easy for Kraft to get lost in the shuffle of Green Bay’s talented pass-catching group, making his fantasy outfit extremely volatile. He will rank as a high-end TE2 for Week 7.