Brock Purdy is back at practice in a limited role as toe soreness persists, clouding Week 5 plans after a 300-yard, two-INT outing. Mac Jones has stepped in with a 3-1 mark, keeping SF’s offense afloat while Purdy heals. George Kittle nears a return with a 21-day window to practice, and Jake Tonges has emerged as a reliable TE depth option. Sunday’s SF vs. Atlanta matchup could hinge on Purdy’s health and Kittle’s availability, shaping fantasy rosters as depth players fill in behind the top targets.

Patriots deepen their defensive backfield with Richie Grant joining the practice squad ahead of Week 7 against the Titans. Grant, a 27-year-old safety with four NFL seasons of starting experience, brings tackling punch and rotational versatility to New England’s backend while the club also adds Marshall Lang, a big-bodied Northwestern tight end, to the practice squad. With one active roster slot open, the moves signal a measured tilt toward proven depth with upside, setting up a potential call-up pathway as the season unfolds.