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PerformanceWeek 6
Kenneth Walker III has 665 rushing yards this season, the most in NFL history in a player's first five games with a team.
Rushing yards this
665
Rushing yards after
369
1 more fact on the full report
Kenneth Walker IIIRB, KC
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026
Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans
CoachingWeek 6
Harbaugh says Chargers will address offensive issues and evaluate everything, including play-calling responsibilities.
Coach
Harbaugh
Statement
We have to address everything guys and especially offensively. We're not scoring
2 more facts on the full report
Los Angeles Chargers
@AdamSchefter on X,
PerformanceWeek 6Active
Caleb Williams is back, as are Ben Johnson's victory speeches.
Player
Caleb Williams
Status
back
Caleb WilliamsQB, CHI Chicago Bears
@AdamSchefter on X,
PerformanceWeek 6
Bills S CJ Gardner-Johnson was ejected.
Player
CJ Gardner-Johnson
Team
Bills
2 more facts on the full report
C.J. Gardner-JohnsonDB, BUF Buffalo Bills
InjuryWeek 6OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Ladd McConkey ruled out with a concussion.
Injury
concussion
Status
ruled out
Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC
InjuryWeek 6
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is being evaluated for a head injury.
Injury
head injury
Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026
InjuryWeek 6Doubtful
Rams K Blake Grupe hurt his knee and is doubtful to return today.
Injury
hurt his knee
Status
doubtful to return today
Blake GrupeK, LAR Los Angeles Rams
@AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 6Out
Kendal Daniels is alert and has movement in all his extremities. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for further evaluation.
Status
alert and has movement in all his extremities
Hospital
Grady Memorial Hospital
Kendal DanielsLB, ATL Atlanta Falcons
Depth chartWeek 6
DJ Moore is inactive for the Bills; Josh Palmer is active.
Player
DJ Moore
Status
inactive
1 more fact on the full report
DJ MooreWR, BUF Joshua Palmer
Depth chartWeek 6
Colts TE Tyler Warren is inactive today.
Status
inactive
Tyler WarrenTE, IND Indianapolis Colts
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026
TransactionWeek 6Active
Titans RB Tyjae Spears is active for today's game.
Status
active
Tyjae SpearsRB, TEN Tennessee Titans
@AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 6Out
Quinshon Judkins out for Browns today with ankle injury.
Player
Quinshon Judkins
Team
Browns
2 more facts on the full report
Quinshon JudkinsRB, CLE Cleveland Browns
Depth chartWeek 6
Giants expected to change RB rotation with Najee Harris getting larger role after Cam Skattebo fumbles.
Player
Najee Harris
Change
Likely to have a larger role
2 more facts on the full report
Najee HarrisRB Cam Skattebo
PerformanceWeek 6
Marvin Harrison makes his Texans debut this morning in London.
Player
Marvin Harrison
Team
Texans
1 more fact on the full report
Marvin Harrison Jr.WR, HOU Houston Texans
InjuryWeek 6Active
Saints QB Tyler Shough has been playing with two broken bones in his left hand.
Injury
two broken bones in his left hand
Position
quarterback
1 more fact on the full report
Tyler ShoughQB, NO New Orleans Saints
InjuryWeek 6QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson and LT Will Campbell, both questionable with ankle injuries, are likely to play against the Jets. AJ Brown returning.
Player
TreVeyon Henderson
Position
RB
4 more facts on the full report
InjuryWeek 6QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Browns DT Mason Graham, listed as questionable for Week 6 against Ravens, is not expected to play today.
Player
Mason Graham
Team
Browns
3 more facts on the full report
Mason Graham

Players in the news

Ezekiel ElliottRB
Javonte WilliamsRB, DAL
Taylor MotonOL, CAR
Grant CalcaterraTE, PHI
Landon DickersonOL, PHI

Teams in the news

Dallas CowboysDAL
Philadelphia EaglesPHI
Carolina PanthersCAR
Las Vegas RaidersLV
Baltimore RavensBAL

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Caleb Williams

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Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

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Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

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Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

WR, BUF

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

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Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

RB, NYG

3 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

TreVeyon HendersonRB, NE

Will CampbellOT, NE

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

DL, CLE

Baltimore Ravens

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans