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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir is in line for an increased workload in Monday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. With top receiving options DJ Moore and Josh Palmer both officially declared inactive due to shoulder injuries, Shakir will lead Buffalo's active wide receiver group alongside Keon Coleman, Greg Dortch, Skyler Bell, and Trent Sherfield.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Skyler Bell is slated to see active offensive reps in Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams. With wideouts DJ Moore and Josh Palmer both ruled inactive due to shoulder injuries, Bell will serve in an expanded depth role alongside Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Greg Dortch, and practice squad elevation Trent Sherfield for Buffalo's passing attack.
The Buffalo Bills elevated wide receiver Trent Sherfield from the practice squad ahead of Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Sherfield's temporary promotion comes as DJ Moore and Josh Palmer have both been ruled inactive due to shoulder injuries. Sherfield will handle wide receiver reps alongside Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Greg Dortch, and Skyler Bell to provide depth to Buffalo's receiving corps.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is set for an expanded role in Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams with starters DJ Moore and Josh Palmer ruled inactive due to shoulder injuries. Coleman's receiving yards projection is also featured in a four-leg same-game parlay (+750 odds) alongside projections for Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams, and Dalton Kincaid for the primetime contest.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been suspended one game without pay for unsportsmanlike conduct after headbutting helmetless Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV during a sideline altercation. Head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed disappointment over the league's decision. Greenlaw, who logged 37 tackles this season, is appealing the discipline and faces missing a crucial matchup against Washington.
New York Jets receiver Tim Patrick declared his new team could boast the league's best offense once fully healthy, calling their roster talent 'insane.' Returning from injured reserve in a win over Cleveland, Patrick highlighted the team's depth, particularly praising a tight end room featuring the explosive Kenyon Sadiq. Patrick believes the multifaceted Jets offense can attack opponents in numerous ways.
The Cleveland Browns are signing running back Audric Estimé off the Minnesota Vikings practice squad to their 53-man active roster. The 23-year-old tailback joins Cleveland as starter Quinshon Judkins deals with an ankle tweak. Estimé brings 508 career rushing yards, 130 receiving yards, and three total touchdowns to the Browns' backfield after previous stints with the Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints.
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins is considered day-to-day with an ankle tweak sustained during Sunday's 17-12 loss to the New York Jets. Although Judkins left the stadium in a walking boot, head coach Todd Monken noted he avoided major injury after recording 14 carries for 44 yards. His status for Week 6 against Baltimore remains uncertain, prompting Cleveland to sign running back Audric Estimé.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has a chance to return to action for Week 6 against the Washington Commanders, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Bosa has missed the past three games due to a calf injury. His potential return for Monday Night Football would provide a significant boost to San Francisco's pass rush after the team secured a 32-29 victory over Seattle in Week 5.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. is expected to miss multiple weeks after injuring his hamstring during Sunday's 32-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Samuel will be out for an indefinite period, with a Week 9 return after the team's Week 8 bye as the realistic timeline. Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing, and Jordan Watkins will see increased target share in his absence.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams continues to progress from a hamstring strain suffered during Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Ben Johnson noted that while Williams is eager to return for Sunday's matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, no medical clearance or starting determination has been made. Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum remain under assessment for first-team practice reps if Williams is unable to play.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels put on a dynamic performance in his return, rushing for 103 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries while adding 200 passing yards in a 27-27 tie against the New York Giants. Daniels posted a 91.9 passer rating and scored on a career-long touchdown run, though Washington's offense stalled in overtime following late pressure and clock management issues.
Marvin Harrison Jr. was traded to the Houston Texans from the Arizona Cardinals for a 2027 second-round pick and late-round draft swap. Rejoining college quarterback C.J. Stroud, Harrison brings high-ceiling upside to Houston's passing attack. Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort noted the difficult decision following a dwindled role for Harrison, who finishes his Arizona career with 108 catches for 1,578 yards and 13 touchdowns.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is officially eligible to return from injured reserve after missing four games with a high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 1. Head coach Mike Vrabel noted there is a chance Brown returns to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Jets. His eventual return will provide a major boost to a wideout group currently led by Romeo Doubs and DeMario Douglas.
Detroit Lions wide receiver and primary return specialist Tom Kennedy suffered a season-ending MCL injury during Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Testing revealed extensive damage to his right knee that will require surgery, placing him on injured reserve. Kennedy recorded 15 kick and punt returns in 2026 before the injury, leaving Detroit exploring internal options like Lawrence Keys to fill his special teams role.
Veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster brought his talents to Minnesota for a free-agent workout with the Vikings. The 29-year-old wideout signed with the New York Giants in June before being released in August. Minnesota continues to search for veteran depth at the wide receiver position, having also recently evaluated Odell Beckham Jr. Smith-Schuster previously played for the Steelers, Patriots, and Chiefs.
Atlanta Falcons center Ryan Neuzil's wife, Allie Neuzil, opened up on TikTok about experiencing 'WAG rage' by reading and drafting angry responses to negative social media comments about her husband. On the field, Neuzil played 100 percent of the snaps and recovered a fumble in the final seconds of regulation during the Falcons' 30-23 overtime defeat against the Baltimore Ravens.
Linebacker K.J. Britt officially reverted to the New England Patriots practice squad after serving as a standard elevation for the team's Week 5 win against the Las Vegas Raiders. Playing in his first game of the 2026 season, Britt logged 14 snaps on special teams and notched his first tackle of the regular season on a kickoff return.
Safety Elliott Davison officially reverted to the New England Patriots practice squad after making his regular-season NFL debut in a 45-17 rout of the Las Vegas Raiders. Davison logged 10 snaps on defense and 19 on special teams, recording two tackles and a third-down pass deflection against rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza in the final quarter.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Jaylen Warren is the team's featured offensive centerpiece. Warren delivered another standout performance with 188 total yards, highlighted by an 80-yard TD catch and a 50-yard scoring run, marking his third straight game with at least 125 yards. He has totaled 490 scrimmage yards over his last three games and continues to lead the backfield despite Rico Dowdle's expected return.
