Some key players will be out of action this week while others return from the injured list to help their teams as the 2022 NFL season chugs along. One of the most beleaguered units, the Packers receiving corps, will be missing a couple of players but also might see the return of veteran wideout Sammy Watkins. Meanwhile, Amon-Ra St. V=Brown and (probably) D’Andre Swift are back for the Lions’ matchup with the Cowboys. The 49ers get some key defensive players back to help slow down the Chiefs’ offense.
Here’s a closer look at who’s in and who’s out for Week 7.
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Tight end Mark Andrews returned to practice Friday and should be available to play Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns. “I’m excited to be out there at M&T Bank Stadium and making plays … yeah," Andrews said after practice.
However, running back J.K. Dobbins has been ruled out with a knee injury and is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery that would sideline him for 4-6 weeks, according to a report by ESPN.
Dobbins was pulled from the previous game against the New York Giants after his knee tightened. Kenyan Drake ran for 119 yards with a touchdown and will likely get the start against Cleveland.
Justice Hill, averaging a team-high 6.6 yards per carry, was back at practice this week after missing the previous two games.
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman was able to practice for a third straight day after missing the last two games with a left foot injury. Bateman ranks second in the NFL with a 22 yards-per-catch average.
Bateman said coach John Harbaugh would decide whether he plays against the Browns
"I honestly can't wait to hear what he says, either," Bateman said after practice.
— Todd Karpovich
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