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Edwards (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

The designation doesn't come as a surprise, given that Edwards was labelled as week-to-week due to a hamstring injury that he sustained during the Bears' Week 5 loss to the Packers. A return to practice would be a positive step for the veteran linebacker, whose next opportunity to play is Week 7 against the Patriots on Thursday. Noah Sewell figures to be the top candidate to start alongside D'Marco Jackson and Devin Bush for as long as Edwards is sidelined.

Brown (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

Brown exited the Jaguars' Week 5 win over the Eagles early with a hamstring injury. The cornerback has not practiced since sustaining the injury and will not suit up for Week 6. It remains unclear what Brown's return timeline looks like.

Elliss (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Jeff Nowak of The Big 870 New Orleans reports.

Elliss will miss a third consecutive game due to a calf injury. His next chance to play is Week 7 against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 25, though Elliss has yet to be cleared to practice. Danny Stutsman will once again start alongside Pete Werner at inside linebacker in Elliss's absence.

Engram caught both targets for 13 yards in Denver's 17-14 overtime win over the Seahawks on Thursday night.

Engram started and played 31 of 60 offensive snaps, but the Denver passing offense has been stuck in neutral all season to this point. Through six games. Engram has just 12 catches for 134 yards and a touchdown on 19 targets. Bo Nix has to this point refused to throw the ball down the field, and all Denver pass catchers are suffering from it in the box score.

Kupp caught five of 10 targets for 50 yards during the Seahawks' 17-14 overtime loss to the Broncos on Thursday.

Kupp accumulated 15 targets through the first five games of the regular season, but the veteran wide receiver was peppered Thursday by Sam Darnold on Thursday, who attempted a season-high 51 passes. It was the first time since Week 12 of the 2024 season (with the Rams) that Kupp saw double-digit targets, and he finished second in that category Thursday behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba (16). Kupp's best days are behind him, but he's a valuable safety blanket for Darnold in the passing game. Kupp will bring a 16-179-1 receiving line (25 targets) into Seattle's Week 7 bout against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Boerkircher (back) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

Boerkircher upgraded to a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited to start Week 6 prep. The tight end is all set to suit up for Sunday's game as the No. 2 tight end behind Brenton Strange.

Barner caught three of four passes for 16 yards during the Seahawks' 17-14 overtime loss to the Broncos on Thursday.

Barner wasn't targeted by Sam Darnold until late in the third quarter, and he finished a distant fourth behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed and Cooper Kupp in both catches and receiving yards. Barner has played 90 percent or more of the Seahawks' offensive snaps in five of six games this season, but he's also caught more than three passes just once (Week 3 against the Commanders). He also doesn't have a touchdown to his name this season after finding the end zone six times during the 2025 regular season. The Seahawks will look to break their two-game losing streak in Week 7 on Sunday, Oct. 25 against the Chiefs, whose defense gives up the third-most fantasy points per game to tight ends this season.

McDuffie (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

McDuffie sat out Friday's practice after feeling some discomfort in his groin near the end of Thursday's session. Despite the DNP, there is a very good chance McDuffie suits up for Sunday's game. He'll likely miss the contest only if issue has worsened.

Curl (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Curl injured his ankle during Thursday's practice, and while he was held out of Friday's session, head coach Sean McVay told reporters that the Rams "feel good" about Curl's chances of playing against Arizona. If the veteran safety is not able to play, then Jaylen McCollough would likely step into a starting role next to Kamren Kinchens, with Maximus Pulley providing depth at the position.

Smith (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Smith cleared concussion protocol Thursday, but his practice reps have been limited by a neck issue. The veteran pass rusher will continue to get treatment over the weekend, but if he's not cleared to play Sunday, then Jared Ivey would be the lone rotational option behind starters Samson Ebukam and Cameron Thomas.