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The NFL is back for Week 7 of the 2020 regular season, and is on track for a second straight on-time Sunday schedule. Covid-19 raised some concerns about Bucs-Raiders and Panthers-Saints, but both games are on track for Sunday after no positive tests Sunday morning.
We have a slightly more balanced Sunday schedule with seven games at 1 p.m. ET and four in the 4:05/4:25 p.m. time slot. The early schedule is highlighted by two unbeatens facing off when the Titans host the Steelers. The late schedule is topped by what could be a fun game between the Bucs and Raiders. That game was originally scheduled for Sunday Night Football, but got moved to earlier in the day due to Covid-19 concerns.
We have a few big names still in question as of Sunday morning. Most notably, Packers running back Aaron Jones is dealing with a calf injury. He’s a game-time decision and seems to be trending in the wrong direction to play. Thankfully, Packers inactives are due at 11:30 a.m. ET, so we’ll know early if he’s a go.
We’ll be keeping an eye out for news on pertinent players and figuring out last minute roster decisions. That means not only who is not playing this week, but who is playing but might not be the best start in your Week 7 fantasy football lineup. We’ll provide updates on injuries, key start/sit decisions, and more leading up to 1 p.m. kickoffs.
SNF inactive report
Active: WR DeAndre Hopkins
4:05/4:25 p.m. inactive report
Active
RB Leonard Fournette
RB Justin Jackson
Inactive
WR Bryan Edwards
1 p.m. inactive report
Active
QB Sam Darnold
WR Julio Jones
WR Curtis Samuel
WR Denzel Mims
TE Robert Tonyan
Inactive
RB Aaron Jones
WR Jamison Crowder
RB Joe Mixon
TE Jordan Akins
Aaron Jones a game-time decision, but seems a bit of a longshot
#Packers star RB Aaron Jones made the trip to Houston and wants to play, despite what an MRI showed to be a very mild calf strain, but he remains a game-time decision, per source. Green Bay’s medical staff is always cautious. If Jones isn't 100%, he won't go.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 25, 2020
Justin Jackson expected to play
Chargers’ RB Justin Jackson, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a knee injury, is expected to play vs. the Jaguars, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2020
Curtis Samuel expected to play
The #Panthers expect WR Curtis Samuel (knee), CB Eli Apple (hamstring), and CB Donte Jackson (toe) — all listed as questionable — to play today vs. the #Saints.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2020
Cardinals hopeful DeAndre Hopkins can play
#AZCardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) has battled the same injury for the last few weeks, but coach Kliff Kingsbury said he is “hopeful” that Hopkins will play tonight vs. the #Seahawks. Hopkins has missed two games in his career.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2020
Cardinals’ WR DeAndre Hopkins, listed as questionable for Sunday night due to an ankle injury, is expected to play vs. the Seahawks, per source. Hopkins being on the injury report due to his ankle, and playing, are become a weekly occurrence.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2020
Robert Tonyan expected to play
#Packers TE Robert Tonyan, listed as questionable with an ankle injury he battled through last week, is expected to play today vs. the #Texans, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2020
Sam Darnold expected to play
#Jets QB Sam Darnold, out since Oct. 1 with an AC joint sprain, had a good week of practice with no setbacks and will start today vs. the #Bills, source said. His LT Mekhi Becton (shoulder) should be good to go, as well.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2020
Jamison Crowder not expected to play
Jets’ WR Jamison Crowder, listed as doubtful for today due to a groin injury, is not expected to play against the Bills, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2020
Michael Thomas out and could miss Week 8 as well
Saints’ WR Michael Thomas (hamstring) in jeopardy of missing Week 8 game vs. Bears:https://t.co/G5Vk45pAuc
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2020
Joe Mixon out and could miss Week 8 as well
#Bengals RB Joe Mixon (foot) is out today and he’s considered week-to-week with this injury, meaning he could miss next vs. the #Titans too, source said. It’s Gio Bernard at RB until Mixon makes his way back.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2020