NFL Player News

Coach Sean McVay said Kupp (knee) is "week-to-week" and "mostly likely" won't play Sunday at San Francisco, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Kupp received an official diagnosis of a sprained MCL on Monday, one day removed from taking on a horse-collar tackle during Sunday's 23-20 win in Denver. McVay more or less confirmed a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN earlier Monday that Kupp "could miss some time." If he's indeed unavailable Sunday, Kupp likely would yield reps to fellow second-year wideout Josh Reynolds.

St. Brown will start for an absent Randall Cobb (hamstring) on Monday versus the 49ers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM Radio reports.

Such is St. Brown's reality for a second straight contest. In Week 5 at Detroit, he racked up three receptions (on five targets) for 89 yards. The looks were the first of his career, and working with Aaron Rodgers, St. Brown should produce as long as he's getting open against the 49ers' 15th-ranked pass defense (253.8 yards per game).

Valdes-Scantling will start for an absent Geronimo Allison (hamstring) on Monday against the 49ers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM Radio reports.

The start will mark Valdes-Scantling's third in a row due to the injuries that have decimated the Packers' receiving corps of late. In the previous two, he combined for eight catches for 106 yards and one touchdown, including a 7-68-1 line on 10 targets at Detroit in Week 5. A similar volume likely can be expected against the 49ers' 15th-ranked pass defense (253.8 yards per game).

Smith caught all five of his targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Redskins.

Smith's reception total only trailed Christian McCaffrey for the team lead, and only Devin Funchess played more snaps among Carolina's wideouts. While his yardage total was still fairly modest, Smith's three-yard touchdown brought the Panthers within a field goal during the fourth quarter. Through five games, Smith has scored twice but produced just 110 yards on 12 grabs.

Taylor (back) is inactive for Monday's contest in Green Bay.

This was more or less a formality after Taylor didn't practice all week and was given a 'doubtful' tag for Monday's game. The 49ers will be down two wide receivers -- also, Dante Pettis (knee) -- which should give Kendrick Bourne, Victor Bolden and Richie James an opportunity to receive looks behind starters Marquise Goodwin and Pierre Garcon.

Cobb (hamstring) is listed as inactive Monday against the 49ers, Jason Wahlers of the Packers' official site reports.

With a Week 7 bye upcoming for the Packers, Cobb and Geronimo Allison will be held out as a result of their respective hamstring injuries. For the second consecutive game, Aaron Rodgers will be working with Davante Adams and a trio of rookie wide receivers (Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Equanimeous St. Brown and J'Mon Moore).

Chark did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Cowboys.

Chark had his best game of the season last week -- two receptions for 68 yards -- but was again an afterthought in the Jaguars' offense Sunday. The 22-year-old briefly left the game to be evaluated for a concussion, but he was cleared to return. The rookie wide receiver played only 13 offensive snaps and isn't worth fantasy consideration until he at least begins to see the field consistently.

Coach Jason Garrett said Brown (undisclosed) is able to return to practice, but the team is yet to decide when he will, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

His availability for practice signifies Brown has shaken his mystery condition. However, the receiver remains on injured reserve, so he isn't eligible to return until Week 9's game against the Titans. The second-year pro won't be fantasy-relevant when he returns.

Mickens (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Monday, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Mickens suffered a broken ankle in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Cowboys and will be out for the season. The Jaguars added Rashad Greene to work as their No. 5 wideout. Dede Westbrook is expected to take over return man duties.

Coach Jay Gruden said Monday that Crowder (ankle) won't take the practice field until Friday at the earliest, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

Crowder didn't progress beyond rehab of his ankle last week and appears as if he'll have the same regimen until the end of the current one. Gruden's comment indicates Crowder may have to get through Friday's session without issue before he's considered a candidate to play Sunday against the Cowboys.