Puka Nacua left Thursday's practice early with a calf injury, and that is the fact that should worry fantasy managers most heading into the weekend. Nacua has been one of the most productive wide receivers in the league this season, and any absence from the Rams offense creates a hole that is hard to replace given his target share.
There is no word yet on severity, and calf injuries can range from a minor tweak that clears up with a day of rest to something that lingers for weeks. The honest answer right now is that it is too early to say whether Nacua plays Sunday. Managers should check his practice status Friday and Saturday before making any lineup decision, and have a contingency plan ready in case he is downgraded or ruled out.
Jeremiyah Love's Ankle Opens the Door for Tyler Allgeier
Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love did not practice Wednesday and is expected to miss Week 7 with an ankle injury. That absence pushes the backfield toward a split between Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight, but the early returns favor Allgeier. He led the committee in both carries and snaps last week and is expected to retain lead and goal-line work against Denver this week.
Knight is still expected to see real usage, so this is not a clean workhorse situation, but Allgeier's current role gives him the higher fantasy floor for Week 7. Managers in need of a short-term running back play should view Allgeier as the more trustworthy option while Love is out, with the caveat that this backfield could reshuffle again once Love returns.
Saquon Barkley Trending Toward a Return Against Dallas
Saquon Barkley is expected to return to practice and is considered in line to play Monday against Dallas after missing the previous two games with a hamstring injury. That is encouraging news for a player who was one of the league's top running backs in 2025, and his fantasy managers have been waiting for exactly this kind of update.
The counter-argument worth taking seriously is that a hamstring issue often comes with reduced snap counts or a cautious workload in the first game back, even when a player is cleared to play. Managers should not pencil Barkley in for a full workload on his return until the Eagles' usage pattern on Monday confirms it, but his return to practice is the clearest sign yet that he is trending in the right direction.
Thursday's Smaller Items
The three stories above represent the full scope of today's confirmed news. There is nothing else to report that has not already been covered, and no other transactions or injury designations have been verified today.
Watch tomorrow's injury report closely for Nacua's practice participation, since that will shape whether he is a game-time decision or a clearer sit or start by Sunday. Also keep an eye on how the Cardinals divide carries between Allgeier and Bam Knight in practice reps, and watch for any update on Barkley's workload plan ahead of Monday's game against Dallas.