Week 7 of the NFL season is here, and several major fantasy football names remain on the injury report. Travis Kelce, George Pickens, Justin Jefferson, Lamar Jackson, and Rashee Rice are among the players fantasy managers are watching closely heading into the weekend.
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Travis Kelce, George Pickens, Justin Jefferson, Rashee Rice updates
George Pickens is dealing with a shoulder injury and was listed as a limited participant on Thursday. That represents an encouraging development, but fantasy managers will still want to monitor his status when the final injury report is released.
Travis Kelce also remained limited Thursday because of an ankle injury. It was the second consecutive day Kelce practiced on a limited basis, another positive step toward playing in Week 7. Given his importance to the Kansas City offense, his participation level throughout the week will remain one of the biggest fantasy storylines to monitor.
Justin Jefferson provided perhaps the most encouraging update of the group. The Minnesota Vikings star was upgraded to a full participant Thursday with his ankle injury. After dealing with a limited practice designation, a full session represents a significant step in the right direction for his Week 7 availability.
Rashee Rice, however, continues to be a major concern. The Chiefs wide receiver remained a non-participant Thursday while dealing with hamstring and knee issues. Rice’s continued absence from practice makes his status one of the biggest questions for fantasy managers heading into Sunday.
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Lamar Jackson, Puka, Nacua, Dalton Schultz and Jeremiyah Love remain worth watching
Lamar Jackson remained a limited participant Thursday because of his ankle injury. The Ravens quarterback has already missed the previous two games, although his practice participation provides some hope that he could return in Week 7.
If Jackson is able to return, it would be a major boost for Baltimore’s offense and the fantasy outlook of the team’s top skill players. If he remains sidelined, Tyler Huntley would continue to handle quarterback duties.
Puka Nacua left Rams practice early on Thursday and you need to monitor him over the next couple of days.
Dalton Schultz also moved in the right direction Thursday. The Texans tight end was upgraded to a limited participant after dealing with a quadriceps injury. His increased participation is encouraging, although fantasy managers will want to see whether he progresses Friday again.
Jeremiyah Love remains a player to monitor closely. The rookie running back, who is dealing with an ankle injury, worked on the side with trainers during the media-viewing portion of Thursday’s practice. Love missed Week 6, and his eventual practice status will be important for determining whether he has a realistic chance of returning this week.
With several high-profile fantasy players still dealing with injuries, Friday’s final practice reports could provide critical information before managers lock in their Week 7 lineups.
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