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Bengals lose star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson (back) vs. Packers

Sun Oct 12 7:42pm ET
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Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson left Sunday's road loss to the Green Bay Packers with a back injury and did not return.

Hendrickson, the NFL's sack leader in 2024, exited late in the second quarter at Lambeau Field and was ruled out early in the third after initially being listed as questionable.

Broadcast cameras showed Hendrickson grimacing in pain on the sideline before heading to the locker room with trainers just before halftime. He had recorded two tackles before his exit as the Bengals' defense limited Green Bay to one touchdown in the first half.

Coming into the game, Hendrickson had recorded four sacks, one forced fumble and 13 tackles in four games this season.

Hendrickson had again become the subject of trade rumors after a toe turf injury to Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sent their season into a spiral. Over the offseason, reports surfaced that several teams -- including Carolina, Cleveland and Indianapolis -- had inquired about trading for the four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher. The Packers were also said to have pursued Hendrickson before ultimately acquiring Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys in a blockbuster deal.

The 29-year-old Hendrickson, a first-time All-Pro last season, signed a revised contract with Cincinnati in the offseason that included a $14 million raise, boosting his 2025 salary to $29 million.

Hendrickson spent his first four seasons with the New Orleans Saints, who selected him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. In 115 games (86 starts) over nine seasons with the Saints (2017-20) and Bengals (2021-present), he has compiled 81 sacks, 15 forced fumbles and 233 tackles.

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J.K. Dobbins Oct 12 8:35pm ET
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Dynasty | Broncos running back JK Dobbins rushed for 40 yards and failed to catch his lone target in a win against the Jets in London. Dynasty Analysis: Everyone has a bad day here and there and that's likely all this is for Dobbins, who joined the rest of a Broncos offense that was stuck in mud most of the day. The good news is RJ Harvey still only had six touches and doesn't look like a player who is much of a threat to his playing time any time soon. Dobbins remains a solid target for dynasty contenders who may want to take advantage of his bad week.

Garrett Wilson Oct 12 8:34pm ET
Garrett Wilson

Dynasty | Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson caught three passes for 13 yards in a loss to the Broncos in London. Dynasty Analysis: Wilson has been pretty quarterback-proof throughout his career but even he can't perform on an offense this putrid. He's been able to post some garbage time scores and pad his stats but today was a new low as Justin Fields just couldn't get him the ball. Wilson needs to remain in lineups but his dynasty value is going to start being affected here as the hope people had for him really erupting this year has evaporated.

Cooper Kupp Oct 12 8:33pm ET
Cooper Kupp

Seattle Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp went for two catches for 40 yards and his first touchdown of the season on three targets in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Fantasy Spin: The touchdown was nice for Kupp, but he tied a season low with the two catches. He has settled into that WR4 or flex fantasy option, especially in PPR formats, with even lesser appeal in standard play. He'll look to keep up the scoring ways in Week 7 against the Houston Texans on Monday night.

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Daniel Jones Oct 12 8:30pm ET
Daniel Jones

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones completed 22 of his 30 pass attempts for 212 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception during Sunday's Week 6 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He also added 20 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. Jones continues to play at a high level while enjoying a career resurgence in Indianapolis. His Colts are 5-1, and he has been a top-10 fantasy quarterback, amassing 10 touchdowns and just three turnovers through six games. The 28-year-old will look to keep his momentum going when he faces the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 7.

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Alvin Kamara Oct 12 8:23pm ET
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New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara carried 10 times for 31 yards and caught all five targets for 45 yards in a 25-19 Week 6 loss to the New England Patriots.

Fantasy Spin: Kamara failed to post 100 yards from scrimmage for the fifth time in six games this season. He's gained just 58 yards on 18 carries in the last two games and hasn't scored since Week 1. Kamara is probably best served a s a bench option these days unless you have no other options at RB2.

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Joe Flacco Oct 12 8:13pm ET
Joe Flacco

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Flacco completed 29 of his 45 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 6.

Fantasy Spin: Although the Bengals dropped their fourth straight game, Flacco was able to avoid turnovers and give the Cincinnati offense some small signs of life. While Flacco himself doesn't have a lot of fantasy upside, it looks like he may help revive the value of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

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Josh Jacobs Oct 12 8:10pm ET
Josh Jacobs

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs carried the ball 18 times for 93 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns during Sunday's Week 6 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He also caught all five of his targets for an additional 57 receiving yards. Jacobs now has four rushing touchdowns over his last two games, taking advantage of favorable matchups and showcasing his ability to succeed around the goal line. He also has a total of 14 catches and 172 receiving yards over his last three contests. Jacobs' contributions in the passing game have been quite refreshing after he saw just one target over the first two weeks of the season. Between his pass-catching role and scoring tendencies, Jacobs has re-solidified himself as a solid RB1 option. Fantasy managers should get excited about his favorable matchup against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7.

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Jauan Jennings Oct 12 8:00pm ET
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ribs, ankle) told ESPN's Nick Wagoner that he is currently playing through five broken ribs, as well as high-ankle and low-ankle sprains. Jennings missed Week 5 due to injury but was able to get on the field in Week 6, albeit with limited results. He saw just three targets in the Niners' loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday, catching one pass for seven yards. 49ers fans and fantasy managers will appreciate Jennings' ability to play through injury, but if he can't produce much, it's fair to question whether he would be better off focusing on his recovery and returning to the field when he's back to 100 percent. It will be important to monitor his practice status when the 49ers publish their injury reports from Wednesday through Friday. San Francisco returns to action next Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons. A healthy Jennings is a low-end WR2 or high-end WR3/flex. However, his ranking would drop a little if he's less than 100 percent.

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Stefon Diggs Oct 12 7:53pm ET
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New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs caught all three of his targets for 28 yards in a 25-19 Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Fantasy Spin: The up-and-down season continued for Diggs, who combined for 16 catches for 247 yards but no touchdowns in his previous two games. Prior to that he had 13 catches for 112 yards and no touchdowns in his first three games. Diggs appears far from the WR1 who posted 100-plus receptions in four seasons 2020-23, but he's worthy of a bench spot in all formats.

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Hunter Henry Oct 12 7:53pm ET
Hunter Henry

New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry caught all three of his targets for 27 yards in a 25-19 Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Fantasy Spin: Henry has only nine targets in his last three games after eight grabs and two touchdowns in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Henry is there for any fantasy owners who need a fill-in starter.

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Sam Darnold Oct 12 7:53pm ET
Sam Darnold

Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 16-of-27 passes for 295 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he ran four times for two yards.

Fantasy Spin: After a bit of a slow start, Darnold is heating up, averaging 318.0 passing yards per game in the past two outings with six total touchdown strikes. He has passed for 295 or more yards in three of his past five starts, too, while posting two or more passing TDs in four of his previous five contests. He has re-emerged as a top QB2 in most leagues of 12 or more teams, and he isn't a bad streaming option if your primary starter is on a bye. The Seahawks host the Houston Texans on Monday night in Week 7.

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Fred Warner Oct 12 7:50pm ET
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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 season after dislocating his ankle during Sunday's Week 6 loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Warner appeared to be in serious pain while he was carted off the field, and the 49ers quickly ruled him out. The star linebacker will undergo additional testing to confirm his exact recovery timeline, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport expects the injury to be season-ending. If confirmed, Warner finishes his 2025 campaign with 51 tackles, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery through six games. Tatum Bethune will take over as a starting linebacker in Warner's absence.

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George Pickens Oct 12 7:40pm ET
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens caught nine of his 11 targets for 168 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The interim No. 1 receiver certainly lived up to the hype, adequately filling for CeeDee Lamb (ankle) for the fourth week in a row. He has five consecutive games with a touchdown, totaling six trips to the end zone during that span. The former Steeler has quickly emerged as a top-six wide receiver in fantasy football thanks to his receiving skills, the great play of quarterback Dak Prescott, and the Cowboys' general ability to rack up yardage. Playing in a negative or even game script certainly doesn't hurt, either. Pickens should remain a viable WR1 option heading into Week 7 against the Washington Commanders.

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Devon Achane Oct 12 7:30pm ET
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Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane carried the ball 16 times for 128 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns during Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He also caught four of his six targets for an additional 22 receiving yards. Achane had his best rushing performance of the year, posting season-highs in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. His speed proved too challenging for Los Angeles' defense to slow down, and he padded his fantasy stats with some extra contributions in the passing game, too. Of course, it wasn't quite enough to get Miami the victory, as the Dolphins fell to 1-5 on the year. The good news for fantasy managers is that Achane has been able to remain a top-10 fantasy running back despite the Dolphins' struggles. He'll continue to be a mid-range RB1 for Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns.

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Jonnu Smith Oct 12 7:23pm ET
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Fantasy Spin: The journeyman is one of three Pittsburgh tight ends who factored in, as Darnell Washington had three grabs for 62 yards, including a long 36-yard grab, and Pat Freiermuth also had an 11-yard reception. The Pittsburgh TEs should all be avoided for fantasy purposes out of the deepest leagues.

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Kalif Raymond Oct 12 7:20pm ET
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (neck) is officially active for Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was listed as questionable after logging back-to-back limited practices. Raymond had been a productive special teamer through the first four weeks of the season and also caught at least one pass in each of those games. However, he exited early in Week 5, finishing with a three percent snap share and zero receptions. He'll look to return to his Week 4 form, which included two catches, 13 receiving yards, and a special teams touchdown. For now, given his role behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams in a crowded offense, Raymond can be left on waivers.

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Darren Waller Oct 12 7:13pm ET
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Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller caught two passes for 12 yards and one touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. He was targeted three times during the game.

Fantasy Spin: Waller has caught four touchdowns in his first three games of the season but has been held to under 30 yards in two of three games. He has been a reliable target in the red zone for the Dolphins and can be a low-end No. 1 tight end in most leagues.

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Fred Warner Oct 12 7:10pm ET
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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) suffered a dislocated ankle during Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Warner registered one tackle before being carted off the field in the first quarter, and he was quickly ruled out. The star linebacker will meet with doctors to determine how much time he will miss. A long-term absence is possible. In the short term, San Francisco will likely be without Warner when it takes on the Atlanta Falcons next week. Tatum Bethune should earn more defensive snaps in his absence.

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Trey Hendrickson Oct 12 7:00pm ET
Trey Hendrickson

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (back) won't return to Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. Hendrickson suffered a back injury in the second quarter and won't return to this contest. It's not shocking to see the Bengals take the cautious approach with their superstar pass rusher. He'll finish this game with two assisted tackles. It's unclear if Hendrickson will miss additional time, but the Bengals have a quick turnaround with a matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. Myles Murphy and Cameron Sample figure to see expanded roles with Hendrickson out.

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Emeka Egbuka Oct 12 7:00pm ET
Emeka Egbuka

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Egbuka exited in the third quarter and won't return to this contest due to a hamstring issue. It's not shocking to see the Bucs hold out Egbuka given hamstring issues can be tricky. He'll finish his day with two receptions on four targets for 24 yards. The Bucs are extremely thin at wideout with Egbuka injured. Now, Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson, and Kameron Johnson will be the primary options at wideout for the rest of this contest.

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