Summary
Fantasy managers face key Week 7 decisions with Terry McLaurin out for the season and four teams on bye, while the undefeated Chiefs prepare for Sunday Night Football in Seattle.
Fantasy Football (Week 7)
• Terry McLaurin out for the season – Commanders WR Terry McLaurin has been diagnosed with a torn patellar tendon in his left knee and will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Fantasy managers at wide receiver need to find a replacement. ESPN
• Josh Simmons incident with Chiefs – Chiefs offensive tackle Josh Simmons was told to leave a team meeting by coach Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes, then later apologized. Per reports, the situation is resolved. ESPN
• Week 7 bye weeks – The Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Commanders, and Jacksonville Jaguars are on bye this week. Fantasy managers with players from these teams need to adjust their lineups. ESPN
• Chiefs vs. Seahawks – Week 7 Sunday Night Football – The undefeated Chiefs (5-0) travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks (3-3) on Sunday night at 7:20 PM CDT. Chiefs fans and fantasy managers should check player designations before the game. ESPN
Around Siouxland & Iowa
• Siouxland 7-day forecast – National Weather Service calls for a 30% chance of showers today with a high near 62°F, scattered showers tonight with a low around 43°F, and a high near 65°F on Monday. Good weekend weather overall before a cooldown. National Weather Service
More for Greg
• Chiefs remain undefeated at 5-0 – The Kansas City Chiefs improved to 5-0 with a 22-6 win over the Chargers and now head to Seattle for Week 7. ESPN
Sources
• https://www.espn.com/nfl/injuries
• https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50268181/sources-josh-simmons-told-leave-chiefs-team-meeting
• https://www.espn.com/nfl/schedule/_/week/7
• https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/kc/kansas-city-chiefs
• https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=42.49&textField2=-96.25
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