Around the NFL ~ Week 07

DeVonta Smith is out, while Saquon Barkley is questionable but expected to play. https://t.co/4D0UVdTw36

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 24, 2026

Brian Branch and C Cade Mays return for the #Lions. https://t.co/bUzX6P7nWf

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 24, 2026

More:
— The #Broncos activated RB Jonah Coleman from IR and OLB Jonathon Cooper from the exempt list.
— The #49ers activated WR Christian Kirk to make his debut.
— The #Vikings activated RB Jordan Mason off injured reserve to their 53-man roster. https://t.co/oBzeXaX2Nf

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 24, 2026

Lions or Pack?

How bout a tie?

Otherwise I gotta root for Kitties...

WR Tank Dell off injury report for Sunday's game vs. Giants after being activated from PUP listhttps://t.co/x1Chqp2eMd

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 24, 2026

Sources: Peyton Manning is not expected to be a candidate for the Colts’ vacant GM job.https://t.co/lAWaPcOlqa

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2026

Rams are optimistic that WR Puka Nacua, who is questionable for Sunday’s game due to a calf injury, will play vs. the Raiders. Nacua was feeling better Saturday and, as one source said, “as long as there aren’t any setbacks, we feel good about him being available to play.” pic.twitter.com/mI22MZNcCj

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2026

One team that could decide to make a run at Colts DT DeForest Buckner is the San Francisco 49ers, a team the star defensive tackle played for from 2016 through 2019, according to league sources. https://t.co/okLPlmo6zR pic.twitter.com/xMhSdbBGIS

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2026

Players activated today who are expected to play Sunday:

🏈Packers RB Josh Jacobs
🏈Vikings RB Jordan Mason
🏈Broncos RB Jonah Coleman
🏈Texans WR Tank Dell
🏈49ers WR Christian Kirk
🏈Lions C Cade Mays
🏈Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper
🏈Falcons CB A.J. Terrell Jr.
🏈Lions S Brian… pic.twitter.com/vsLbWTvkAO

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2026

#Seahawks defenders LB Uchenna Nwosu (hip) and S Nick Emmanwori (hip) are both listed as questionable and both expected to go, sources say.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2026

#Broncos star CB Pat Surtain II, who has missed the last two games with an ankle injury, is unlikely to play today, source says. But there’s a good chance he’s back next week.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2026

#Browns S Grant Delpit cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and will play today. Meanwhile, CB Denzel Ward will warm up and see if he can go. Ward is questionable with a hand injury.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2026

#Jets star RB Breece Hall, attempting to return from a quad strain after missing three games, is unlikely to play today, sources say. He may work out to see if he can go, but Hall hasn’t been a full participant yet. It's a bit early.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2026

#AZCardinals S Budda Baker (groin/illness) is listed as questionable and expected to play against the #Broncos, source says.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2026

#Falcons DE Za’Darius Smith (neck) and DT Gervon Dexter Sr. (hamstring) are listed as questionable and both are expected to go, sources say. Much less optimism for Olamide Zaccheaus (shoulder).

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2026

#Giants RB Cam Skattebo is expected to resume his role as the team’s lead back vs. the #Texans. Plus, JJ McCarthy has a long leash.

My story: https://t.co/1L1HxcPOjlhttps://t.co/1L1HxcPOjl

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2026

Before he was placed on IR, #Chiefs LT Josh Simmons was told to leave a team meeting by coach Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes.

The back story from me and @MikeGarafolo: https://t.co/XFrWtNvIiYhttps://t.co/XFrWtNvIiY

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2026

#Bengals DE Shemar Stewart, last year’s first-round pick, is a healthy inactive today vs. the Baltimore Ravens.

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 25, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals will honor Hall-of-Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald at halftime of today’s game vs. the Broncos, placing his name in their Ring of Honor and retiring his No. 11 jersey. pic.twitter.com/oGjDGu4QFo

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2026

Man , what a line-up of games today!

Vikes Colts

Packers Lions (late afternoon)

KC Seattle SNF

I will be footballed out by 10:30 tonight...