MORNING FANTASY REPORT
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Week 7 | Original report prepared at 8:40 a.m. EDT
AVAILABILITY
Replace Lamar Jackson, protect your late-game options for Puka Nacua, and retain a Monday contingency for Saquon Barkley. Jackson’s Saturday downgrade to out supersedes earlier questionable listings. Retrieved Barkley reports conflict, so this report does not treat him as definitively cleared.nfl+2
PLAYER UPDATES AND FANTASY MOVES
Lamar Jackson
Update: Ruled out. Tyler Huntley will start against Cincinnati.nfl
Fantasy move: Bench Jackson and secure a replacement before your remaining options lock. Huntley is an emergency option, not an automatic starter in a one-QB league.
Puka Nacua
Update: Questionable with a calf injury. The Rams play at 4:25 p.m. ET.nfl
Fantasy move: Keep a late-window alternative available. Do not wait without a usable pivot.
Breece Hall
Update: Questionable with a quad injury for the Jets’ 1 p.m. game against Miami.nfl
Fantasy move: Verify active status before committing. Being active would not, by itself, establish a full workload.
Saquon Barkley
Update: The official injury table and news headline list him as questionable, while the NFL news-hub summary says he is off the report.nfl+1
Fantasy move: Treat clearance as unresolved in this snapshot. Keep Monday insurance until his status is confirmed.
Zach Charbonnet
Update: Out with a knee injury.nfl
Fantasy move: Bench him despite earlier activation news.
Josh Jacobs
Update: Activated from exempt status Saturday.nfl
Fantasy move: Verify game-day status and expected role before replacing a healthy starter.
Baker Mayfield
Update: NFL reporting says he will start against Carolina following his thumb injury.nfl
Fantasy move: A replacement candidate for Jackson managers, not a blanket start recommendation.
Rashee Rice
Update: Listed out.nfl
Fantasy move: Remove from your starting lineup.
DeVonta Smith
Update: Listed out.nfl
Fantasy move: Remove from your starting lineup.
Emeka Egbuka
Update: Listed out.nfl
Fantasy move: Remove from your starting lineup.
David Montgomery
Update: Out with a groin injury.nfl
Fantasy move: Bench him. The official groin designation takes precedence over earlier conflicting injury descriptions.
Tyler Warren and Theo Johnson
Update: Both listed out.nfl
Fantasy move: Find a healthy tight end replacement.
WAIVER AND VALUE WATCH
Bo Nix
NFL.com identifies Nix as a Week 7 sleeper. He belongs on the comparison list if you need a Jackson replacement.nfl
Kenyon Sadiq
NFL.com also highlights Sadiq as a sleeper. He is a research candidate for managers replacing Warren or Johnson at tight end.nfl
Tank Dell
NFL.com reports that Dell came off PUP. That makes him a watch-list candidate, not proof of a startable role today.nfl
Josh Jacobs
His activation is meaningful news, but it does not establish his workload. Avoid treating roster status as a projection.nfl
These are research candidates, not a ranked list of verified available players in your league.
REMAINING LINEUP CLOCK — ALL TIMES EASTERN
1:00 p.m.
Main early slate, including Hall and the Jets.
4:05 p.m.
Broncos–Cardinals.
4:25 p.m.
Packers–Lions and Rams–Raiders. Key decision window for Jacobs and Nacua.
8:20 p.m.
Chiefs–Seahawks.
Monday, 8:15 p.m.
Cowboys–Eagles. Barkley contingency window.
Kickoff times are from the official Week 7 report.nfl
BYE-WEEK CHECK
Buffalo Bills
Jacksonville Jaguars
Los Angeles Chargers
Washington Commanders
Remove players from these teams from active lineup slots.nfl
STRATEGY AND LINEUP PROTECTION
Use position-specific slots for earlier-playing starters and keep later-playing uncertain players in FLEX where possible.
With two FLEX spots, avoid leaving both dependent on unresolved availability.
For your standard/non-PPR format, prioritize yardage and touchdown opportunity rather than reception totals alone.
With six-point passing touchdowns, compare replacement quarterbacks on passing production as well as rushing upside.
FINAL CHECKLIST
Remove out and bye-week players from active slots.
Replace Lamar Jackson before your preferred alternative locks.
Confirm Breece Hall’s status before 1 p.m.
Keep a late-window alternative for Puka Nacua.
Verify Josh Jacobs’ status and expected role.
Retain a Monday contingency for Saquon Barkley.
