San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates, who sprained his toe last week, will be in the lineup against the New England Patriots. He missed three straight practices and was listed as questionable on the team’s final injury report.

LeGarrette Blount could be worth a look off the fantasy waiver wire heading into Week 8.

Steelers DE Aaron Smith is out of Sunday’s game against the Dolphins with an arm injury and will not return, according to NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora.

Antonio Gates is active and will start against the Patriots.

Week 7 is turning into a very bizarre one for fantasy owners.

Panthers WR Steve Smith walked off the field, apparently battling cramps after missing on a potential touchdown-pass from QB Matt Moore. Smith tried to stretch his legs in the end zone and was shown being worked on by trainers on the sidelines just before John Kasey connected on a 55-yard field goal.

NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reports that Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley is battling a hamstring injury and is on the sideline against the Dolphins. Woodley is questionable to return.

Niners QB Alex Smith injured his shoulder and left Sunday’s game after being driven into the turf by Panthers DE Charles Johnson.

Is the Madden curse turning Drew Brees in a mere fantasy mortal?

Ryan Fitzpatrick is putting up huge numbers against the Ravens! Really?

NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reports that Steelers OT Flozell Adams injured an ankle and is questionable to return.

Roddy White is on his way to a monster game for fantasy owners.

Maurice Jones-Drew is showing fantasy owners why you need to stick with your stars.

Bears LB Lance Briggs re-injured his ankle against the Redskins and his return is questionable. Briggs sat out last week’s game against the Seahawks.

Ravens TE Todd Heap will return to the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Bills.