Key Highlights
- The Arizona Cardinals are set to start backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett for the second consecutive game against the Green Bay Packers.
- CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys is expected to return from injury, bolstering his team’s offense in Week 7.
- Multiple key players such as Kyler Murray and Debo Samuel are out or questionable for games this week due to injuries.
- The Atlanta Falcons will be without several important players including Ray-Ray McCloud and Jalen Walker, impacting their defensive lineup.
Key Players Out or Questionable This Week
Notably, Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals is listed as “questionable” for this Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Despite facing a mid-foot sprain that sidelined him in the previous game, the team has opted to start backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett for the second week in a row.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Cardinals are planning on starting Brissett due to Murray’s injury status. In the meantime, the quarterback threw practice squad pass catchers during part of the team’s practice open to media this week, indicating his readiness for backup duty if needed.
Players Returning and Expected to Play
CeeDee Lamb is set to return from a high-ankle sprain that kept him out for the past three games. He expressed confidence in his readiness for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders, stating, “I feel like I’m moving around, running around being me.” This marks a significant boost to the Dallas Cowboys’ wide receiver corps.
On the other side, George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers will return to action in his first game since Week 1. The tight end has been out with a hamstring injury and was recently activated from injured reserve, making him available for Sunday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday.
Impact on Fantasy Football
The latest developments in player statuses have significant implications for fantasy football players. For instance, with Kyler Murray questionable and Jacoby Brissett starting, owners should monitor Murray’s condition closely as a backup quarterback. Similarly, the return of CeeDee Lamb provides a valuable boost to receivers on teams like Dallas.
Teams facing players like Deebo Samuel or Terry McLaurin, who are both out for Week 7 due to injury (Samuel with a heel and McLaurin with a quad), should consider alternative options in their fantasy lineups. The injury statuses of key players such as Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers also mean owners must be prepared for potential depth chart changes.
Upcoming Games and Bye Weeks
The Arizona Cardinals host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, with the outcome potentially influenced by Murray’s health. Other notable games include the Dallas Cowboys against the Washington Commanders and the San Francisco 49ers against the Atlanta Falcons. The Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills are both on their bye weeks, giving them time to prepare for upcoming matchups.
Teams like the Los Angeles Rams will be without Puka Nacua in their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to an ankle sprain, while the Minnesota Vikings will have J.J.
McCarthy questionable for their game against the Philadelphia Eagles. These absences could significantly affect how teams strategize their lineups and plays.
