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Sam LaPorta (calf) officially questionable for Sunday
Sam LaPorta (calf) is officially questionable to play in Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Fantasy Impact
A calf injury will leave LaPorta’s status for Sunday’s game up in the air. He suffered the injury earlier this week, but he was able to return to practice on Friday and told reporters that he expects to play against Tampa Bay. It remains to be seen if that will be the case or not, but if the rookie is active, he will be a must-start fantasy option at the position in Week 6.
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Khalil Herbert (ankle) ruled out against Vikings
The Chicago Bears are ruling out RB Khalil Herbert for Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Fantasy Impact
Herbert did not practice at all this week and his timeline is not exactly clear. He will miss the game alongside RBs Roschon Johnson and Travis Homer, setting up a runway for RBs D’Onta Foreman and Darrynton Evans and FB Khari Blasingame. His situation should remain monitored going into next week as he could have an extended absence.
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Tee Higgins (ribs) questionable for Week 6
Tee Higgins (ribs) is questionable to play in Week 6 against the Seattle Seahawks.
Fantasy Impact
The team held Higgins out of Week 5’s game against the Cardinals thanks to an injury to his ribs that he’s nursing, and now the same issue now leaves his status uncertain for Week 6. There has been some optimism that he will be able to play, but that’s a decision that will not be made until closer to kickoff. Ja’Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd will both continue to get more work if Higgins misses another game on Sunday.
Leo Sells
Saquon Barkley (ankle) officially questionable for Sunday
Saquon Barkley (ankle) is officially questionable to play in Sunday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
Fantasy Impact
Barkley hasn’t played since Week 2 because of an ankle injury, but he’s considered questionable for Week 6 and will have a chance to make his return on Sunday night. It’s unclear if he’s close to 100% health, so it’s worth monitoring reports on that heading into the weekend. If he’s active, he likely won’t be as valuable as he usually is with QB Daniel Jones (neck) out, the offensive line missing multiple key pieces, and coming off of an injury all while playing against a tough Buffalo defense.
Leo Sells
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