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Carter (heel) is questionable to play against the Vikings on Sunday but is trending toward being available, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Carter was unable to suit up for Week 6 against the Giants due to a heel injury. The 2023 first-rounder registered an FP-LP-LP practice log this past week, which earned him the questionable tag for Week 7. Carter's return would be a welcome one for the Eagles' defensive front, though it would result in less rotational snaps for Byron Young and rookie fourth-rounder Ty Robinson.

Iosivas had three catches for 49 yards in Thursday's win over the Steelers on four targets. He dropped one pass early in the game.

Iosivas made a big impact late in the third quarter, hauling in a 40-yard reception to convert a 3rd-and-4 play when the Bengals were trying to extend a three-point lead. He's had four-plus targets in three straight games while working primarily behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Iosivas played 70 percent of the offensive snaps Thursday.

Jarrett (knee) is questionable to play against the Saints on Sunday but is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jarrett missed the Bears' last two games due to a knee injury that has lingered since the beginning of the regular season. He opened the week with back-to-back DNPs before practicing in a limited capacity Friday, which earned him the questionable tag for Week 7. Even if he's expected to play, Jarrett's status may not be officially known until the Bears announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Jarrett's return would mean less rotational snaps at defensive tackle to go around for Chris Williams, Andrew Billings and Shemar Turner.

Ertz (shoulder), who is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Ertz appears positioned for a significant role in the receiving game this weekend, as Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Deebo Samuel (heel) have both been ruled out, and Noah Brown (groin/knee) was recently placed on injured reserve. After logging six targets while the Commanders had Samuel available for this past Monday's loss to the Bears, Ertz could see his target share grow versus a Dallas defense that's surrendered the most passing yards to opponents in the league through six weeks. His status may not be made official until Washington releases its inactive list roughly 90 minutes prior to kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET, but Ertz is on track to take the field Sunday.

Perine had seven carries for 31 yards in Thursday night's win over the Steelers. He played 27 offensive snaps, which accounted for 38 percent of the Bengals' offensive snaps.

Perine had registered 47 percent of the offensive snaps over the two previous games, but teammate Chase Brown was running so effectively against the Steelers that it made less sense to replace him with Perine.

Carter (hamstring) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Carter popped up on Friday's practice report as a limited participant due to a hamstring injury. He traveled with the team to Denver on Saturday, and how his hamstring responds to pregame warmups will determine whether he will play Sunday. Chauncey Golston (neck) has already been ruled out, so the Giants may have to turn to Victor Dimukeje (neck) -- who was activated from injured reserve Saturday -- to take on a more prominent, rotational role as an edge rusher behind Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux if Carter is unable to play.

Swift (groin), who is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Swift wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, but he was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday. The starting running back is recovering from a groin injury sustained during Chicago's win over the Commanders on Monday, a narrow 25-24 victory in which he compiled a season-high 175 yards from scrimmage plus a receiving touchdown. Swift previously suited up despite initially being listed as questionable for Week 3 (quadriceps) and Week 4 (hip) and didn't see his workload decline in either contest, so fantasy managers can expect typical volume from him as long as the Bears make him active ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Diggs (chest), who is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Diggs turned in limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday but was a full participant Friday, so the prevailing expectation was that he would be available for the Week 7 contest. While the Patriots may not officially confirm Diggs' status until they release their inactive list roughly 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, fantasy managers can consider the veteran wideout to be trending in the right direction. He had put up consecutive 100-plus-yard receiving performances before falling back down to earth in a 25-19 win over the Saints this past weekend, when Diggs secured all three of his targets for just 28 yards.

Smith (personal) does not have an injury designation ahead of Monday's game against the Seahawks, per the NFL's transaction log.

Smith did not practice Friday but returned to action one day later. He should work primarily on special teams.

The Giants activated Dumukeje (pectoral) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Dimukeje started the regular season on injured reserve due to a pectoral muscle tear that he suffered during offseason workouts in the spring. He was cleared to return to practice Wednesday and was a full participant all week, and he is trending toward making his 2025 debut in Week 7. Dimukeje would likely serve in a rotational role at outside linebacker while also operating on special teams if he's given the green light to play Sunday.