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Diggs (chest) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Diggs has been limited at practice this week, and now the wideout's status for Sunday's game is up in the air. Fortunately for those considering Diggs in Week 7 fantasy lineups, the Patriots kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. If Diggs is limited or out this weekend, added opportunities would be available for fellow WRs Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas, with Kyle Williams and Efton Chism also available to mix in.

Fannin could see additional opportunities Sunday against the Dolphins, as Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that David Njoku (knee) has been ruled out.

Fannin has been productive while splitting targets at tight end with Njoku, as the rookie third-round pick out of Bowling Green has two seven-catch performances among his first six NFL games. Fannin could be even busier in Njoku's absence against a Dolphins defense that's one of six units with more than 400 yards allowed to tight ends this season.

Njoku (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

With Njoku out, look for fellow TE Harold Fannin to be busy Sunday, with Blake Whiteheart on hand to mix in and Sal Cannella a possible practice-squad elevation for Week 7. Njoku's next chance to see game action will be Sunday, Oct. 26 against the Patriots.

Mitchell, who was inactive for the Colts' Week 6 win over the Cardinals, will play Sunday against the Chargers, while Indianapolis will be without Josh Downs (concussion) and Ashton Dulin (chest), James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Mitchell's Week 4 performance against the Rams encapsulated both his upside and drawbacks, as he recorded 96 receiving yards but made multiple mental mistakes, including losing hold on the football just before crossing the goal line to turn a would-be touchdown into a touchback. He subsequently played just six snaps Week 5 and was inactive Week 6. Injuries have paved the way for the 2024 second-round draft pick to reclaim a role in three-receiver sets alongside Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce, but Mitchell will face a Chargers defense that has allowed only two touchdowns to wide receivers this season.

Samuel (heel) said Friday that he isn't sure if he'll play Sunday at Dallas, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Samuel was spotted at practice Friday morning after sitting out the previous two days. That's a good sign, but his comments suggest the heel injury is still bothering him to the point that he may not be able to play through it the way he did in Weeks 5 and 6.

Ward (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.

Ward has yet to clear concussion protocol since suffering a concussion in pregame warmups ahead of the Colts' Week 6 win over the Cardinals. He will need to do so to have a chance to play against the Titans in Week 8. Mekhi Blackmon could step into a starting role at outside cornerback, while the Colts' banged-up secondary could get a boost with the expected return of nickel cornerback Kenny Moore (Achilles).

Downs (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

The same applies to Ashton Dulin (chest), a context that results in Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce being slated to lead the Colts' Week 7 WR corps. Adonai Mitchell is on track to be active and contribute Sunday, while Anthony Gould is available to mix in. Additionally, Laquon Treadwell and Coleman Owen represent possible practice-squad elevations.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said Friday that Coker (quadriceps) will play against the Jets on Sunday, even though he's listed as questionable and remains on injured reserve, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Coker has been a full practice participant for two weeks now, potentially allowing him to be free of restrictions for his 2025 debut. He's a candidate to start for a WR-needy team, though it's unclear what his role will be this Sunday.

Dulin (chest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.

Adonai Mitchell and Anthony Gould could get additional opportunities in the absences of both Dulin and Josh Downs (concussion). Dulin's next chance to play will come at home against the Titans in Week 8.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Friday that he's already decided between Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard as the lead runner for Sunday's game against the Jets but won't reveal his plan, Steve Reed of The Associated Press reports.

Hubbard missed the previous two games due to a calf injury but has been cleared to return after practicing this week. In Hubbard's absence, Dowdle became one of a handful of running backs in NFL history to exceed 230 yards from scrimmage and score a touchdown in consecutive games. The recent success makes Dowdle at least a slight favorite to lead Carolina's backfield Week 7, though not necessarily beyond that.