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The Falcons are shutting down their facility after multiple positive COVID-19 tests, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

It isn’t yet time to panic about the game this weekend because they could easily be dealing with false positives or non-players testing positive, but the next couple of days will be key as Atlanta goes through additional testing. Right now, fantasy owners should at least be thinking of backup plans; fortunately, both the Falcons and Vikings have yet to have their bye, so the schedule can be changed without much trouble in a worst-case scenario.

Via: Adam Schefter 10/15/20 - 08:40 AM ET

Chris Godwin (hamstring) was officially limited in today’s practice.

This is a positive sign for Godwin as he looks to work his way back onto the field on gameday. With a huge matchup with the Packers this Sunday, Godwin is expected to push to play in Week 6. Hopefully he can get up to a full practice participation by Friday.

10/14/20 - 05:10 PM ET

DeSean Jackson (hamstring) was officially limited in today’s practice.

Jackson continues to get in some work during practice, but he has not been on the field much this season.

10/14/20 - 05:07 PM ET

Alshon Jeffery (foot) officially remains limited in practice.

There was hope that Jeffery would be able to make his season debut last week before an illness struck him, but a limited practice today indicates that the big receiver is still not quite at 100% yet. Ideally, Jeffery will be able to become a full practice participant by Friday.

10/14/20 - 05:06 PM ET

Davante Adams (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 6.

Adams was a full participant in today’s practice, the first of the week, so he looks ready to go for this Sunday against the Bucs. Adams himself said he felt good to play a couple of weeks ago, so this was fully expected. You can immediately insert Adams into fantasy lineups as an elite WR1 option.

10/14/20 - 05:03 PM ET

The Titans activated Adam Humphries off the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Humphries will have missed just one game after getting COVID-19, which is a major positive. It’s good to see him feeling fine and able to return to his team.

10/14/20 - 04:50 PM ET

Cam Newton has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Newton is officially back for the Patriots after missing just one start following his COVID-19 diagnosis. The dual threat quarterback is in the fantasy QB1 mix even in a tough matchup with the Broncos this Sunday, and his presence should be a lift for the entire Patriots offense.

10/14/20 - 04:45 PM ET