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Dolphins | De'Von Achane suffers torn ACL, out for the season (2026-09-28 10:30:25) [jump to this story] Vikings | Justin Jefferson 'got close' to returning, MRI on ankle expected Monday (2026-09-27 20:48:07) [jump to this story] 49ers | Mike Evans dealing with rib strain, full evaluation set for Monday (2026-09-27 20:25:16) [jump to this story] |
Giants | Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy to Giants for 2027 fifth-round pick Mon Sep 28, 12:12 PM
The Vikings are trading QB J.J. McCarthy to the Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Minnesota saves over $4.6 million in cash and cap space and gets an unconditional fifth-rounder that could land in the top 150 depending on how the Giants finish.
| Footballguys view: New York adds the former first-round pick with QB Jaxson Dart out for the regular season. McCarthy had been demoted to third-string in Minnesota, and Giants head coach John Harbaugh said on Sunday that "all options are open" at quarterback. But Harbaugh told reporters that Jameis Winston will remain the team's starting quarterback even as they explored all options. Winston continuing as the starter makes sense in the short term, but this is a situation worth watching as the season progresses. |
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Panthers | Jalen Coker has 'minor' quad strain, considered questionable for Week 4 vs. Lions Mon Sep 28, 11:16 AM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker suffered a minor quad strain in Sunday's loss to the Browns and is considered questionable to play in Week 4 against the Lions, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Monday, per a source.
| Footballguys view: Coker played through an ankle injury that had him listed as questionable heading into the game, but it was the quad that ended his day in the third quarter. He finished with two catches for 18 yards. He has 18 catches for 222 yards and two touchdowns on the season. We'll be monitoring his status as the Panthers prepare to play the Lions in Week 4. |
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Dolphins | De'Von Achane suffers torn ACL, out for the season Mon Sep 28, 10:30 AM
Dolphins RB De'Von Achane suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs and will be out for the season, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: This news doesn't come as a huge surprise. Achane was ruled out Sunday after exiting on the first drive with a knee injury, and head coach Jeff Hafley said after the game that "it does not sound optimistic." Ollie Gordon II is likely to handle the primary role going forward, with Jaylen Wright, who was inactive due to injury in Week 3, also having a role. Jarquez Hunter could be elevated from the practice squad as well, but expect Gordon and Wright to share Achane's workload. |
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Giants | Cam Skattebo 'clearly RB1', Najee Harris takes over as RB2 in win over Titans Mon Sep 28, 09:18 AM
Giants RB Cam Skattebo was "clearly RB1" in Sunday's 12-7 win over the Titans and took over as the third-down back with RB Devin Singletary a healthy scratch, though he averaged 3 yards per carry and lost a fumble out of bounds, his second fumble in three games.
| Footballguys view: The Athletic's Dan Duggan added that RB Najee Harris "has quickly taken over as RB2" and ran nine times for 52 yards, while RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. was active because he is the only back who plays special teams. Meanwhile, Skattebo sits at RB19 in Dave Kluge's Rest of Season Rankings -- which is in line with his draft value. We'll see if Harris can cut further into his workload in the coming weeks. |
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Vikings | Josh Oliver believed to have torn biceps, could be out indefinitely Mon Sep 28, 08:31 AM
Vikings TE Josh Oliver is believed to have a torn biceps after leaving Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported. Oliver will have an MRI on Monday to confirm the diagnosis and would be out indefinitely if testing shows a tear.
| Footballguys view: Oliver played more than half the team's offensive snaps during the 3-0 start and had three catches for 46 yards in the first two games, with no catches in Tampa. TE T.J. Hockenson is the lead tight end, and Gavin Bartholomew is the only other tight end on the 53-man roster. |
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Giants | Brian Burns suffers torn ACL, will miss rest of 2026 season Mon Sep 28, 07:48 AM
Giants DE Brian Burns suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's game against the Titans and will miss the rest of the 2026 season, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Burns ranked second in the NFL in sacks (16.5) last season behind Myles Garrett. He is likely to finish this year with zero after recording at least 7.5 in each of his first seven NFL seasons. His loss would be a massive blow to a Giants defense that has just one sack this season. |
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Browns | Raheim Sanders splits snaps 50/50 with Judkins, Jeudy at season-low 51% Mon Sep 28, 05:25 AM
Browns RB Raheim Sanders split snaps 50/50 with RB Quinshon Judkins in Sunday's win over the Panthers.
| Footballguys view: While Judkins' snap rate fell this week, Pro Football Focus's Nathan Jahnke believes it was likely because the Browns ran more plays in Week 3 than in the last two. His total number of snaps remained similar to the previous two weeks. Judkins remains an RB2 candidate heading into a Thursday night game against the Steelers in Week 4. Sanders, meanwhile, is worth rostering in deeper leagues. |
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Rams | Kyren Williams says he is 'OK' after apparent injury on final play Mon Sep 28, 12:45 AM
Rams RB Kyren Williams looked like he might have been hurt while making a tackle on the final play of Sunday's loss to the Broncos. Williams said after the game that he is OK.
| Footballguys view: Let's hope so. Williams rushed 15 times for 88 yards while catching six of seven targets for 70 yards in Denver. He was far more effective than Blake Corum, who turned six carries and four targets into just 15 scrimmage yards. The Rams are off to a 1-2 start heading into a Week 4 trip to Philadelphia, so expect Los Angeles to continue leaning heavily on Williams, who now has two straight RB1 finishes, in an effort to avoid losing more ground in the NFC standings. |
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Rams | Higbee catches 8 passes for 62 yards, a touchdown in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams TE Tyler Higbee caught 8 passes for 62 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 1.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 16.2.
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Rams | Mumpfield catches 4 passes for 93 yards, a touchdown in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Konata Mumpfield caught 4 passes for 93 yards and a touchdown on 8 targets in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 2.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.3.
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Broncos | Waddle held to 2 catches for 10 yards in win over Rams Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle ran 1 time for 14 yards and also caught 2 passes for 10 yards on 7 targets in Sunday's 30-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He was projected for 12.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.4.
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Rams | Stafford throws for 390 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 30 of 55 passes for 390 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 16.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.9.
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Rams | Corum held to 15 yards on 6 carries in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Blake Corum ran 6 times for 15 yards and also caught 2 passes for 0 yards on 4 targets in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 8.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.5.
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Broncos | Nix throws for 186 yards, two touchdowns in win over Rams Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix completed 17 of 34 passes for 186 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception and added 4 times for 7 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He was projected for 17.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 21.1.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Jeff Legwold suggested, Nix was out of sorts in the first half, but managed to get the Broncos a win, despite a second-half interception. The Broncos scored on two of their first three possessions of the second half to turn a 16-0 Rams lead into a 16-16 game, and Nix led Denver to the game-winning score, a 1-yard QB sneak with 47 seconds left. It was his 12th career game-winning drive -- the most in the NFL since he entered the league in 2024. Still, Nix is QB24 on a points-per-game basis this season. |
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Rams | Ferguson held to 1 catch for 9 yards in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams TE Terrance Ferguson caught 1 pass for 9 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 8.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.4.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson missed some time after injuring his ankle in the first quarter. He had been deemed questionable to return after heading to the locker room in the first quarter. He was X-rayed, and apparently the results were negative. Ferguson returned to action, but failed to make an impact. He'll continue to be an interesting streaming option -- at least until he demonstrates the kind of consistency that will make him a front-line fantasy asset. |
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Rams | Adams catches 7 passes for 137 yards in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams caught 7 passes for 137 yards on 13 targets in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 17.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.2.
| Footballguys view: In the first half, Adams had four catches for 71 yards on five targets when matched up against Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II, a player he called "one of the best DBs in the league." The 71 yards allowed to Adams were the most Surtain has given up in a first half in his career, according to ESPN's Sarah Barshop. The Rams play the Eagles in Week 4. While Puka Nacua's status will be a factor at some point, Adams remains a high-end WR1 option for fantasy managers. |
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Bengals | Rookie WR Colbie Young suffers knee injury Sun Sep 27, 09:39 PM
Bengals rookie Colbie Young had a chance to make an impact in Joe Burrow's offense against the Pittsburgh Steelers with Andrei Iosivas sidelined. Instead, Young limped off in the first half after making a catch and didn't return.
| Footballguys view: As Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke notes, Young was initially ruled doubtful and then was declared out. This left former CFL receiver Dohnte Meyers as the third wide receiver for the rest of the game. He took the rest of the 11 personnel snaps, and also subbed in for Higgins for three snaps in 12 personnel. While Meyers isn't worth rostering in most leagues, he is an injury to Chase or Higgins away from being an every-down receiver in this offense. In leagues where most third wide receivers are rostered, Jahnke believes Meyers is someone worth taking a chance on. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson 'got close' to returning, MRI on ankle expected Monday Sun Sep 27, 08:48 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson left Sunday's win over the Buccaneers in the first quarter with an ankle injury and did not return. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said after the game that Jefferson "got close" to returning before being ruled out, and that he will be evaluated further on Monday.
| Footballguys view: NBC's Mike Florio reported that an MRI will be part of that evaluation and that the Vikings hope Jefferson is dealing with a low-ankle injury. Jefferson had two catches for 32 yards before exiting and has 13 catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns on the season. |
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Saints | Travis Etienne Jr. sidelined by apparent hamstring injury Sun Sep 27, 08:25 PM
New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. left the field with a limp in the third quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. He was initially designated as questionable, but did not return.
| Footballguys view: Etienne appeared to hurt his leg as he ran out of bounds to end a 16-yard run for a first down, although the Saints did not immediately announce an injury. He went to the medical tent before heading back to the locker room. According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, he reportedly battled a hamstring injury throughout the week. Etienne had 57 rushing yards before leaving the game on Sunday, which was a season high for the new Saint. Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller were splitting work with Etienne out. The Saints play the Falcons in Week 4. |
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49ers | Mike Evans dealing with rib strain, full evaluation set for Monday Sun Sep 27, 08:25 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans is dealing with a rib strain after leaving Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Evans left the game on a cart and was quickly ruled out. He will have a full evaluation on Monday, though rib strains "can be painful."
| Footballguys view: After the game, head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the team didn't know if it was a rib or oblique injury and that Evans would have further tests done on Monday. "We don't know yet," Shanahan said. "We couldn't tell if it was a broken rib; we couldn't tell if it was an oblique, so it's something we'll find out probably more tomorrow." Those tests will determine the timetable for Evans' return to action. The 49ers play the Broncos in Week 4. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson sidelined by an ankle injury vs. Buccaneers Sun Sep 27, 08:25 PM
Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson was ruled out of Sunday's 23-16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after suffering a first-quarter injury to his left ankle.
| Footballguys view: We should expect Jefferson to miss Week 4 against Miami at a minimum, and a multi-week absence is possible. The Vikings have a bye in Week 6, so Jefferson could get three weeks and only miss two games in a best-case scenario. In his absence, the Vikings shifted their offensive focus to No. 2 receiver Jordan Addison, who finished with five catches for 90 yards. Jauan Jennings and Tai Felton were the Vikings' other receivers when they used three-receiver sets, but they had just one reception between them. Minnesota plays the Dolphins in Week 4. |
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Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan to undergo MRI on left knee Monday Sun Sep 27, 08:20 PM
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan will undergo an MRI on his left knee on Monday to determine the extent of his injury, per a source.
| Footballguys view: The MRI will determine whether it is a reaggravation of the knee issue he dealt with in camp or a new injury. McMillan was ruled out of Sunday's loss to the Vikings with the knee injury. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey took blows to the lip and throat in Sunday's game Sun Sep 27, 08:12 PM
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey was hit in the lip and in the throat on a play during Sunday's win over the Cardinals, and the blow to the throat left his voice raspy afterward. "I had to fix my helmet in the middle of the run," McCaffrey said.
| Footballguys view: It didn't slow McCaffrey down any. McCaffrey quietly logged 116 scrimmage yards and a diving TD to keep his fantasy investors satisfied. The 49ers face the Broncos in Week 4. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield ices throwing hand, MRI Monday will determine timetable Sun Sep 27, 08:08 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield had an ice pack on his right throwing hand in the locker room after Sunday's loss to the Vikings and did not speak to the media because of the injury.
| Footballguys view: A timetable for his recovery will not be determined until he undergoes an MRI on Monday. Head coach Todd Bowles said earlier Sunday that Mayfield has a dislocated right thumb. The Buccaneers take on the Packers in Week 4. |
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Raiders | Klint Kubiak confirms Jack Bech fractured his forearm Sun Sep 27, 07:59 PM
Raiders WR Jack Bech fractured his forearm, head coach Klint Kubiak said on Sunday. Bech was ruled out of Sunday's win over the Saints with the forearm injury.
| Footballguys view: According to CBSSports.com, Bech's injury isn't believed to be season-ending, but the wide receiver will miss at least four weeks if he's placed on injured reserve, which would require an official transaction from the Raiders. He didn't record a catch Sunday prior to being ruled out against the Saints. |
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Saints | Johnson catches 8 passes for 53 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Raiders Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson caught 8 passes for 53 yards and two touchdowns on 8 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He was projected for 8.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.3.
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Saints | Shough throws for 255 yards, four touchdowns in loss to Raiders Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough completed 29 of 42 passes for 255 yards with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception, rushed 1 time for 36 yards and lost 2 fumbles in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He was projected for 19.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 24.8.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell noted, Shough was cooking until two fourth-quarter turnovers. The second-year QB showed an ability to move the offense at a level not seen in New Orleans in years. But Shough, who was making his 12th start, showed he still has some growing to do. Also, the Saints will have to get better about protecting their QB in key moments. New Orleans will play the Falcons in Week 4. |
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Saints | Olave catches 9 passes for 107 yards in loss to Raiders Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave caught 9 passes for 107 yards on 13 targets in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He was projected for 16.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 15.2.
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Raiders | Bowers catches 10 passes for 116 yards, a touchdown in win over Saints Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers caught 10 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets in Sunday's 35-27 win over the New Orleans Saints. He was projected for 11.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.6.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders had managed to win their first two games without Bowers, but he was a difference-maker right from the start in his season debut. His seven catches for 87 yards in the first half helped fuel four scoring drives, giving Kirk Cousins a dependable connection and the Saints another problem to solve. And he kept adding to that production, showing how valuable his presence can be to an offense still discovering its potential. The Raiders play the Chiefs in Week 4. |
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Raiders | Cousins throws for 248 yards, three touchdowns in win over Saints Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins completed 22 of 33 passes for 248 yards with 3 touchdowns in Sunday's 35-27 win over the New Orleans Saints. He was projected for 14.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.2.
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Cowboys | Lamb catches 7 passes for 112 yards in loss to Ravens Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb caught 7 passes for 112 yards on 8 targets in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He was projected for 15.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 14.7.
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Ravens | Flowers catches 5 passes for 84 yards in win over Cowboys Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers ran 1 time for 20 yards and also caught 5 passes for 84 yards on 6 targets in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He was projected for 5.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 12.9.
| Footballguys view: Flowers led the Ravens in catches, targets, and receiving yards in his return following a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury. According to Baltimore Banner staffer Jonas Shaffer, Flowers knew for a while that he would be suiting up Sunday. Still, he was limited in practice due to concerns about the quality of the field in Rio de Janeiro. As CBSSports.com suggests, Flowers has seemingly put the injury behind him heading into a Week 4 home game against the Titans. |
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Cardinals | Brissett throws for 280 yards, two touchdowns in loss to 49ers Sun Sep 27, 07:31 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett completed 38 of 52 passes for 280 yards with 2 touchdowns and added 4 times for 4 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-30 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He was projected for 14.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 25.6.
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Cardinals | Love runs for 90 yards, one TD in loss to 49ers Sun Sep 27, 07:31 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love ran 21 times for 90 yards and also caught 5 passes for 19 yards and a touchdown on 5 targets in Sunday's 36-30 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He was projected for 10.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.4.
| Footballguys view: As some expected, once the Cardinals were in a game that was competitive from the beginning until the end, Love was the clear lead back. He may end up being a value pick in the third round even though he missed most of the preseason with a high ankle sprain. He is an every week RB1 going forward. |
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49ers | Kittle catches 6 passes for 82 yards, two touchdowns in win over Cardinals Sun Sep 27, 07:31 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle caught 6 passes for 82 yards and two touchdowns on 7 targets in Sunday's 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He was projected for 11.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 23.2.
| Footballguys view: Just another day at the office for Kittle, who tore his Achilles only nine months ago. With Mike Evans hurt, the 49ers will need more from Kittle as a receiver, but with Trent Williams hurt, they will need more from him as a blocker. Either way, they need him, and you should be feeling great if you took Kittle despite the uncertainty about his Achilles during the offseason. |
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49ers | Purdy throws for 297 yards, four touchdowns in win over Cardinals Sun Sep 27, 07:31 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 15 of 27 passes for 297 yards with 4 touchdowns and rushed 2 times for 34 yards in Sunday's 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He was projected for 20.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 31.3.
| Footballguys view: Purdy was highly productive on a very limited number of completions, with some help from Deebo Samuel, who took a lateral 80 yards for a score after a short Mike Evans reception. Evans left this game with a rib injury, all-world offensive tackle Trent Williams left with a stinger, and the 49ers have a tough matchup against the Broncos next week, so we'll see if Purdy can continue to put up elite QB1 fantasy numbers with so many players missing. |
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Cardinals | Wilson catches 11 passes for 89 yards, a touchdown in loss to 49ers Sun Sep 27, 07:31 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson caught 11 passes for 89 yards and a touchdown on 17 targets in Sunday's 36-30 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He was projected for 9.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.4.
| Footballguys view: In a repeat of the game when Jacoby Brissett set the completion record last year, the Cardinals relied on short passing against the 49ers, but this year they were in the game until the end. Wilson showing this kind of ceiling in PPR leagues will make it hard to bench him going forward. |
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Vikings | Addison catches 5 passes for 90 yards, a touchdown in win over Buccaneers Sun Sep 27, 07:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison caught 5 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown on 9 targets in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was projected for 6.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.5.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield injures right thumb on throwing hand vs. Vikings Sun Sep 27, 07:15 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield injured the right thumb on his throwing hand during Sunday's game against the Vikings. Mayfield was hurt in the fourth quarter. No further details on the severity of the injury were immediately available.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield was in great pain and there were reports of blood on his throwing hand, so this is probably a multi-week injury. Rookie UDFA Jalon Daniels will replace Mayfield for any games he misses. Green Bay is up next week, and we should expect a lot of Bucky Irving and the running game to help Daniels get his feet under him if it is indeed his first NFL start. |
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Panthers | McMillan held to 2 catches for 17 yards in loss to Browns Sun Sep 27, 07:01 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan caught 2 passes for 17 yards on 5 targets in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He was projected for 12.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.7.
| Footballguys view: Denzel Ward did his job against the Panthers #1 receiver. Jalen Coker left with a quad injury and will probably miss the Week 4 game (and maybe more), but Carolina is facing the Lions defense, so McMillan is still a high ceiling WR2 play next week. |
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Browns | Fannin catches 7 passes for 51 yards, two touchdowns in win over Panthers Sun Sep 27, 07:01 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin caught 7 passes for 51 yards and two touchdowns on 9 targets in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Carolina Panthers. He was projected for 7.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.6.
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Commanders | Mariota throws for 183 yards, three touchdowns in win over Seahawks Sun Sep 27, 07:01 PM
Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota completed 19 of 31 passes for 183 yards with 3 touchdowns in Sunday's 33-31 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He was projected for 12.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.4.
| Footballguys view: Mariota was more than serviceable while working in relief of Jayden Daniels (left elbow). As ESPN.com's John Keim notes, Mariota was smart with the ball, making quick throws and taking checkdowns to keep the chains moving. And he was aggressive when necessary, like on a tight-window throw to WR Treylon Burks for his second touchdown. With Daniels expected to miss up to three more weeks, Mariota is set to handle the starting role. The Commanders play the Colts in London in Week 4. |
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Seahawks | Darnold throws for 379 yards, four touchdowns in loss to Commanders Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 31 of 45 passes for 379 yards with 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was projected for 16.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 29.7.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders pass defense is still suspect, but Darnold's pick-six to Kain Medrano was the deciding play in the big upset. Darnold should be a low-end QB1 going forward with the Seahawks running game unable to get any push and first round-pick Jadarian Price stalling out in this game. |
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Commanders | McLaurin catches 6 passes for 77 yards, a touchdown in win over Seahawks Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin caught 6 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown on 9 targets in Sunday's 33-31 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He was projected for 8.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 16.7.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin was in top form against a top pass defense. Marcus Mariota's veteran prowess got him looking for McLaurin in big situations, including a fourth down in the second half, so we should feel better about starting the Commanders #1 receiver as a WR3/Flex option against the Colts next week. |
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Seahawks | Price held to 15 yards on 5 carries in loss to Commanders Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Jadarian Price ran 5 times for 15 yards, also caught 1 pass for 7 yards on 3 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was projected for 10.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 0.7.
| Footballguys view: Price was not in at the goal line and appeared to lose the trust of the coaches during this game. It's hard to imagine him getting goal line carries when Zach Charbonnet is back, and maybe even before Charbonnet is back. For now, Price is a what-the-heck flex, but the matchups against the Chargers next week is very good. |
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Seahawks | Smith-Njigba catches 10 passes for 128 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Commanders Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba completed 1 of 1 passes for 14 yards and also caught 10 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns on 14 targets in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was projected for 18.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 30.4.
| Footballguys view: Just a routine day so far this season for a player who is going to test whether a wide receiver can win MVP over a quarterback as long as he stays healthy. |
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Jaguars | Lawrence throws for 182 yards, three touchdowns in win over Patriots Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence completed 19 of 29 passes for 182 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception and added 4 times for 25 yards in Sunday's 35-6 win over the New England Patriots. He was projected for 17.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.8.
| Footballguys view: For the second time in two home games, Lawrence was so good that he was really only in passing mode for two and part of a third quarter in a romp over an overwhelmed opponent visiting Jacksonville. The Steelers exposed the Bengals pass defense in Week 3, so consider Lawrence a solid QB1 start against Cincinnati for Week 4. |
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Patriots | Henderson held to 23 yards on 8 carries in loss to Jaguars Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson ran 8 times for 23 yards and also caught 1 pass for 6 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was projected for 10.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.4.
| Footballguys view: One week after the Patriots appeared to commit to Henderson, they backed off of his Week 2 usage and went with Rhamondre Stevenson early in the second half. Of course it was to no avail as the Patriots offense was stuck in a ditch on the side of the road in this game. Henderson is just a what-the-heck flex in Week 4 at Buffalo as the Patriots try to figure out what they can get working on offense without A.J. Brown. |
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Giants | Likely held to 2 catches for 13 yards in win over Titans Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
New York Giants TE Isaiah Likely caught 2 passes for 13 yards on 5 targets in Sunday's 12-7 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was projected for 9.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.3.
| Footballguys view: Likely started out the season two scores and the look of a player who would be one of the best picks this at his position. Since then, the Giants lost Jaxson Dart and the passing game has been poor with Jameis Winston at the helm. Likely is still a good fantasy play against the Cardinals, who just gave up two scores to George Kittle in Week 3. |
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Bills | Kincaid held to 2 catches for 38 yards in win over Chargers Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid caught 2 passes for 38 yards on 3 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 24-16 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. He was projected for 12.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.8.
| Footballguys view: Kincaid's push to be the top fantasy tight end this season ran into a brick wall against the Chargers. He fumbled on his long gain of the day and was otherwise a nonfactor. He is still a strong TE1 against the Patriots next week as this whole game seemed like an aberration for the Bills offense. |
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