We’ll keep you on these players’ injuries reports and explain how they may impact the Week 6 fantasy landscape.
Week 6 fantasy injury reports: Michael Thomas, Rashod Bateman, and Drake London
1.Drake London
London (knee) was not listed on the Falcons’ injury report for Wednesday, which indicates that he will play against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Despite suffering a knee injury in last week’s loss to the Buccaneers, the rookie wide receiver managed four receptions (seven targets) for 35 yards. He’d be returning to a difficult matchup against the 49ers, who have only allowed two wide receiver touchdowns this season.
London may be on fantasy owners’ radar as a volume-based flex option, but he’s no lock.
2.Rashod Bateman
UPDATE 3: According to Jeff Zrebiec of the Athletic, Bateman (foot) did not participate in Thursday’s practice.
UPDATE 2: According to Ravens’ Ryan Mink, Bateman (foot) missed practice again on Friday. He’s expected to miss his second straight game this Sunday against the Giants.
UPDATE: According to Jeff Zrebiec of the Athletic, Bateman (foot) did not participate in Thursday’s practice.
According to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, Bateman (foot) was among several Ravens players who did not practice on Wednesday.
Bateman, a second-year wide receiver, missed last week’s game against the Bengals, but Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that he could return this week. If that’s the case, Bateman would provide a significant boost to the Ravens’ wide receiver corps, which is currently lacking production outside of Devin Duvernay. If Bateman does not practice the rest of the week, expect Duvernay to have five or more targets against the Giants on Sunday and to be considered for flex.
Thomas (toe) was one of the Saints wide receivers who did not practice on Wednesday in preparation for their Week 6 game against the Bengals.
He was expected to play against the Bengals, but the early DNP is not encouraging. Thomas could suit up for the first time since Week 3 if he practices on Thursday.
The Saints would welcome his return, especially given the uncertainty surrounding the availability of Olave (concussion) and Landry (ankle). If Thomas plays, he’ll be a WR2/3 in a tough matchup against the Bengals, who have allowed 21.7 points per game to wide receivers this season (sixth fewest in the NFL).
If Thomas is unable to travel, owners may be forced to turn to Marquez Callaway or Tre’Quan Smith.
NFL Week 6 schedule:
| Thursday, October 13, 2022 | ||||
| AWAY | HOME | TIME | TV | VENUE |
| Washington | Chicago | 8:15 PM | AMZN | Soldier Field |
| Sunday, October 16, 2022 | ||||
| AWAY | HOME | TIME | TV | VENUE |
| Cincinnati | New Orleans | 1:00 PM | Caesars Superdome | |
| Baltimore | N.Y. Giants | 1:00 PM | MetLife Stadium | |
| Jacksonville | Indianapolis | 1:00 PM | Lucas Oil Stadium | |
| Minnesota | Miami | 1:00 PM | FOX | Hard Rock Stadium |
| New England | Cleveland | 1:00 PM | FirstEnergy Stadium | |
| N.Y. Jets | Green Bay | 1:00 PM | FOX | Lambeau Field |
| San Francisco | Atlanta | 1:00 PM | FOX | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Tampa Bay | Pittsburgh | 1:00 PM | FOX | Acrisure Stadium |
| Arizona | Seattle | 4:05 PM | FOX | Lumen Field |
| Carolina | L.A. Rams | 4:05 PM | FOX | SoFi Stadium |
| Buffalo | Kansas City | 4:25 PM | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | |
| Dallas | Philadelphia | 8:20 PM | NBC | Lincoln Financial Field |
