Summary
Fantasy managers face key Week 7 injury decisions with Saquon Barkley back at practice and Lamar Jackson/Puka Nacua listed questionable, while Siouxland enjoys mild fall weather before showers arrive Sunday.
Fantasy Football (Week 7)
• Saquon Barkley (hamstring) back at Eagles practice – Barkley returned to practice this week after missing time with a hamstring injury. Fantasy managers should monitor his status closely before deciding whether to start him Sunday. Yahoo Sports
• Lamar Jackson (ankle) and Puka Nacua (calf) listed questionable – Both star players carry questionable designations for Week 7. Check their game-time status before finalizing lineups. Yahoo Sports
• Giants LB Tremaine Edmunds out for the season – Edmunds suffered a shoulder injury and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. This is a significant loss for New York’s defense and affects defensive player values. Yahoo Sports
• Bears TE Cole Kmet out for the season – Kmet suffered a knee injury in Chicago’s game against the Patriots and is done for the year. Fantasy managers at tight end should look for waiver wire replacements. Yahoo Sports
• QB J.J. McCarthy named Giants starter over Jameis Winston – The Giants will start J.J. McCarthy at quarterback for Week 7 instead of Jameis Winston. This changes the Giants offensive outlook and impacts fantasy values for New York skill players. Yahoo Sports
• Week 7 waiver wire adds – Yahoo Sports identifies four players available on the waiver wire who can be started in Week 7 for managers in need. Good options for filling injury-related lineup holes. Yahoo Sports
• Week 7 start/sit advice – Yahoo Sports provides start/sit recommendations including guidance on Brock Purdy, Cam Skattebo, and other key players for the Week 7 slate. Yahoo Sports
Around Siouxland & Iowa
• Siouxland 7-day forecast – National Weather Service calls for isolated showers today with a high near 71°F, scattered showers tonight with a low around 48°F, and a high near 65°F on Sunday. Monday brings likely showers with a high near 61°F. Good weekend weather overall before a cooldown. National Weather Service
• Union Bridge Trail at Little Sioux Park reopened – The trail at Little Sioux Park is back open after repairs. A nice option for walking and outdoor recreation in the Siouxland area. Sioux City Journal
• Northeast Community College Spooktacular on Oct. 28 – NECC is hosting a Spooktacular event on October 28. A family-friendly community event for the Siouxland area. Sioux City Journal
• Iowa National Guard adjutant general retiring – Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn, Iowa’s 28th adjutant general, will retire January 16, 2027 after more than four decades of military service. A leadership change for the Iowa National Guard. Sioux City Journal
More for Greg
• Chiefs vs. Seahawks Week 7 injury report – The Kansas City Chiefs posted their Week 7 injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Chiefs fans and fantasy managers should check player designations. Kansas City Chiefs
• Chiefs remain undefeated at 5-0 – The Chiefs defeated the Chargers 22-6 to improve to 5-0 on the season. Kansas City continues its strong start and looks ahead to Week 7 against Seattle. Kansas City Chiefs
Sources
• https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news/nfl-injury-tracker-week-7-latest-news-fantasy-implications-saquon-barkley-hamstring-back-practice-lamar-jackson-ankle-puka-nacua-calf-questionable/
• https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news/fantasy-football-4-players-off-the-wire-you-can-start-if-you-re-desperate-in-week-7/
• https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news/week-7-fantasy-football-matchups-to-exploit-4-players-you-should-start-including-a-struggling-elite-quarterback/
• https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=42.49&textField2=-96.25
• https://siouxcityjournal.com/
• https://www.chiefs.com/news/week-7-injury-report-chiefs-vs-seahawks
• https://www.chiefs.com/news/
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