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Vikings | Kyler Murray in the concussion protocol. (2026-09-13 18:22:48) [jump to this story] Patriots | A.J. Brown expected to miss six weeks (2026-09-13 15:05:24) [jump to this story] Raiders | Brock Bowers could return for Week 2 (2026-09-13 11:49:11) [jump to this story] |
Ravens | Initial diagnosis: a fractured wrist for Ja'Kobi Lane Sun Sep 13, 11:26 PM
The initial diagnosis for Ravens rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane is a fractured wrist suffered in today's win over the Colts, sources say.
| Footballguys view: Lane will undergo further testing, including an MRI, on Monday to determine the full extent of the injury. We'll follow up as needed. |
Bills | Josh Allen extends scoring record vs. Texans Sun Sep 13, 09:55 PM
Bills QB Josh Allen had a dominant performance against a tough Texans defense on Sunday. Allen had 334 yards passing with two touchdowns and ran for two more scores after losing his previous four games at Reliant Stadium. "It feels good to start the season off right," Allen said.
| Footballguys view: Despite banging his hand on an opposing pass rusher late in the game, Allen extended his record to nine career games with at least two passing and two rushing touchdowns (Steve Young is next closest with four), and it saw him display good rapport with new No. 1 receiver DJ Moore. As ESPN's Tristan Cockcroft noted, Allen and the Bills offense are humming, and it should keep up the big scores in Week 2 against the Lions. |
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Titans | Chimere Dike cleared after concussion check Sun Sep 13, 09:44 PM
Titans WR Chimere Dike left Sunday's loss to the Jets to be checked for a concussion. He was cleared and returned.
| Footballguys view: Upon return, Dike tried to spin out of a tackle and took a hit, causing him to fumble. The Jets recovered. Dike, who played just four offensive snaps on Sunday, can't afford too many missteps. Meanwhile, we'll be watching for any reports that Dike has concussion symptoms after the game. |
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Bills | James Cook held to 69 total yards in win over Houston Sun Sep 13, 09:38 PM
James Cook carried the ball 13 times for 57 yards and caught three of his four targets for 12 yards in the 36-31 win over Houston.
| Footballguys view: Cook was held in check as a runner, but he did do more as a receiver with Ty Johnson sitting because of a camp leg injury that isn't 100% yet. With Josh Allen feeling frisky and keeping defenses on their heels, big games will come for Cook. Be patient with the fantasy first round pick. |
Texans | Montgomery scores three times in loss Sun Sep 13, 09:36 PM
David Montgomery carried the ball 20 times for 60 yards and two scores and added 19 yards and a score with three catches on three targets.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Ken Bowen noted, Montgomery didn't have a very efficient day running the ball against the Bills' front (3.0 YPC), but the red-zone usage boosted his fantasy profile. Montgomery scored twice on red-zone carries (one on the goal line), and he was targeted on a schemed throw from quarterback C.J. Stroud to find the end zone. Montgomery will remain a touchdown-dependent RB2 in the Week 2 matchup against the Bengals. |
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Bills | DJ Moore plays through knee, ankle issues Sun Sep 13, 09:36 PM
Bills wide receiver DJ Moore was hurt late in Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, being sent to the medical tent.
| Footballguys view: Moore was sent for evaluation near the two-minute warning, the CBS broadcast crew noted. He appeared to injure both the knee and ankle on his right leg on a James Cook fumble to start a Bills drive late in the fourth quarter. A replay showed Moore falling backward awkwardly and in pain after jumping into the pile for the fumble. He appeared to be in obvious discomfort as he went to the sideline. Still, Moore had a huge start for the Bills, making five receptions for 100 yards with a 43-yard touchdown. We'll follow up as needed. |
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Bills | Both Kincaid hits 100 receiving yards in win Sun Sep 13, 09:34 PM
Dalton Kincaid led the Bills with 130 receiving yards on his five catches out of six targets -- and he did it on a day in which DJ Moore turned his eight targets into five catches, 100 yards, and a touchdown in the 36-31 win over Houston.
| Footballguys view: Kincaid looks healthy and he's getting free downfield with ease even against a tough defense like Houston. As long as he avoids the injury bug, Kincaid is a top five tight end who fell to TE10 or later in drafts. |
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Panthers | Hubbard scores as runner and receiver in loss Sun Sep 13, 09:28 PM
Chuba Hubbard ran the ball 10 times for 49 yards and a score and caught all three of his targets for 38 yards and another score. Jonathon Brooks got four carries for 14 yards and turned two targets into one catch for 48 yards.
| Footballguys view: Hubbard dominated snaps early and was a useful, versatile back for the Panthers. Brooks looked good on his long catch and run off of a Bryce Young scramble drill pass, but probably won't push Hubbard to start any time soon. Brooks isn't an essential hold in short bench leagues, while Hubbard is looking like one of the best values at running back after a camp hamstring injury depressed his value. |
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Panthers | Coker overshadows McMillan with 138 yards, two scores Sun Sep 13, 09:26 PM
Jalen Coker caught eight of nine targets for 138 yards and two scores against Chicago. Tetairoa McMillan caught five of his eight targets for 75 yards.
| Footballguys view: Coker has now caught the two longest touchdown passes in Bryce Young's career, and three of his four longest passes: an 83-yard touchdown versus the Cowboys in 2024, a 52-yard catch against the Rams in the 2025 wild card game, and Sunday's 51-yard touchdown. If he's not rostered in your league, make a proactive move to land him. This is the second consecutive game Coker has delivered more than 130 receiving yards. Against the Rams in the wild card game, the then second-year Coker pulled in nine receptions on 12 targets for 134 yards and a touchdown. |
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Panthers | Young throws for 361 yards and accounts for four scores in loss Sun Sep 13, 09:23 PM
Panthers QB Bryce Young completed 23 of 37 pass attempts for 361 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the 59-37 loss to Chicago. He added ten yards and a score on two carries.
| Footballguys view: The fourth-year quarterback made a lot of plays outside of structure and showed elusiveness and creativity. Young is the first in what should be a long line of fantasy quarterbacks who put up big numbers against a Bears defense that can afford to be a bit loose because of the quality of their offense. He'll be a high ceiling QB2/Superflex/Streamer against Atlanta next week, and we'll see if Carson Wentz or Kyler Murray (who left with a concussion) faces Chicago next week. |
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Bears | Kalif Raymond leads team in targets, catches, and yards Sun Sep 13, 09:21 PM
Kalif Raymond caught eight of his nine targets for 84 yards to lead the Bears in all three categories. Luther Burden III caught all five of his targets for 63 yards and lost a fumble. Rome Odunze caught two of three targets for 52 yards and Jahdae Walker caught a one-yard touchdown to round out the Bears wide receiver production.
| Footballguys view: Raymond is a favorite of Ben Johnson and the team, and he might put the brakes on a Luther Burden III breakout by being so reliable and so well-versed in Johnson's offense. He's a Week 2 waiver wire add with a high priority because of the quality of this offense. Odunze had a highlight reel catch with a defensive back in his face, but wasn't a full-time receiver as he came into this week a game time decision because of a calf injury. |
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Bears | Two backs over for 100 or more and at least one score Sun Sep 13, 09:18 PM
D'Andre Swift scored three times on 18 carries and racked up 124 yards. He also caught his only target for 10 yards. Kyle Monangai added 100 yards and a score on his 10 carries and caught both of his targets for 24 yards.
| Footballguys view: Swift celebrated his contract extension with week-winning fantasy line. He would go a lot higher if fantasy drafts were held this week. Monangai missed most of the summer with a knee injury, but he looked sharp on a 61-yard score, and his value is up as a weekly what-the-heck flex with league winning upside if Swift goes down. Next, they'll face a Vikings defense that bottled up the Packers running game in Week 1. |
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Bears | Colston Loveland held catchless on 59-point afternoon for Chicago Sun Sep 13, 09:17 PM
Colston Loveland failed to catch either of his targets in a 59-37 win at Carolina.
| Footballguys view: In the most maddening result of Week 1, Loveland somehow didn't get on the stat sheet in a game where his team scored 59 points. No. 2 tight end Cole Kmet caught a touchdown in double coverage to show Loveland fantasy teams what could have been. Stick with him next week against the Vikings, as this should be an aberration. That the Bears offense scored so many times so easily should still make you happy to have Loveland on your fantasy team. |
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Steelers | Pat Freiermuth scores only offensive touchdown in close win Sun Sep 13, 09:09 PM
TE Pat Freiermuth scored the only offensive touchdown for Pittsburgh in the 20-13 win over Atlanta. Freiermuth also caught four other balls for 46 yards in total. Michael Pittman led the team in receiving yards with 58, catching all three of his targets. DK Metcalf four of his 10 targets for 40 yards, and Jaylen Warren tied Freiermuth for the team lead with five receptions.
| Footballguys view: Aaron Rodgers threw the ball 40 times in this game, so the lack of good fantasy lines from the wide receivers is a problem. Warren and Rico Dowdle combined for only 18 carries in a game the Steelers led most of the way. The Steelers offense appears to still be a bottom half of the league unit under new head coach Mike McCarthy. Freiermuth might be the only reliable weekly fantasy start for Pittsburgh and he should be added if he's on the waiver wire. |
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Jaguars | Brian Thomas Jr. able to finish game despite injury Sun Sep 13, 09:01 PM
Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) left the Week 1 game against the Cleveland Browns briefly due to a shoulder injury, but he was able to return to action.
| Footballguys view: Thomas finished with three receptions for 40 yards on three targets, and he surpassed 2,000 career receiving yards in the first half. He is the second-youngest player in franchise history to reach the milestone. As USA Today noted, Parker Washington appears to be the top dog in the passing game right now, but there is still plenty of room for Thomas to be a useful WR4 or flex fantasy option in leagues of 12 or more teams. |
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Falcons | Bijan Robinson most of the offense in loss at Pittsburgh Sun Sep 13, 08:58 PM
Bijan Robinson carried the ball 21 times for 83 yards and caught 8 of 10 targets for 90 yards and a score. Drake London caught two of four targets for 29 yards and Kyle Pitts failed to pull in his only target.
| Footballguys view: At least we know Robinson can deliver on his draft cost no matter who the quarterback is. For London and Pitts, we need Michael Penix to play to see what they will be worth. We'll see if Penix can return for next week's game against a Panthers defense that just gave up 59 points to Chicago. |
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Colts | No passing game standouts in loss to Baltimore Sun Sep 13, 08:55 PM
Colts QB Daniel Jones completed 19 of 31 passes for 166 yards, one score and one interception. Alec Pierce led the receivers with 61 yards on his four catches (six targets, while Keenan Allen led the team with six catches (for only 32 yards), and Tyler Warren caught the touchdown and two other balls for 13 yards. Josh Downs pitched in two catches for 37 yards.
| Footballguys view: The Ravens defense was tough, but the four-way split of targets and passing production is going to make this pass offense hard to predict week to week. Warren's touchdown came when the game was basically decided on an otherwise ho hum afternoon for him. Downs caught both his passes early and was barely heard from after that. It's tough to trust any Colts wide receiver next week at Kansas City. |
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Colts | Jonathan Taylor scores twice, nearly gets 100 rushing yards in loss Sun Sep 13, 08:53 PM
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor carried the ball 19 times for 98 yards and two scores and added three catches for 23 yards on four targets. He also lost one fumble in the 41-23 loss.
| Footballguys view: Taylor looked good after getting an extension this offseason, but he couldn't carry the Colts offense on his own on a tough afternoon for the team. He is looking to be worth the first round pick it cost to draft him heading into another tough matchup against Kansas City. |
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Ravens | Derrick Henry scores three times in romp Sun Sep 13, 08:52 PM
Ravens RB Derrick Henry carried the ball 24 times for 144 yards and three scores in the 41-23 win at Indianapolis. He added 19 yards on his only reception.
| Footballguys view: Father Time is undefeated, but as of now Derrick Henry is ahead of him on the judge's scorecards. Henry was as tough to bring down as ever in the romp over the Colts. He'll shoulder a lot of the offense in Week 2 with the Ravens wide receiver corps banged up. |
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Ravens | Jackson toys with Lou Anarumo's defense yet again Sun Sep 13, 08:50 PM
Lamar Jackson completed 17 of 25 passes for 324 yards and a score, and added 40 yards and a score on seven carries in the 41-23 win over Indianapolis
| Footballguys view: Jackson usually has his way with Lou Anarumo's defenses going back to when the Colts defensive coordinator had the same position with Cincinnati. This day was no different, as new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has set Jackson up for success. He might still have a tougher Week 2 against New Orleans with two of his top three wideouts uncertain for the next game and maybe beyond. |
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Jets | X-rays on Omar Cooper Jr.'s ankle negative; MRI coming next Sun Sep 13, 08:46 PM
Jets wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. left Sunday's 23-10 win over the Titans in the first quarter with an ankle injury and never returned. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that X-rays of Cooper's ankle were negative and that he will have an MRI to evaluate further what appears to be a sprain.
| Footballguys view: For what it's worth, The Ringer's Tom Pelissero is reporting it as a high-ankle sprain. The MRI should show how long it will be until he'll be back to try for his second. |
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Titans | Offense fizzles in OC Brian Daboll's debut Sun Sep 13, 08:40 PM
Cam Ward completed 19 of 32 passes for 140 yards and a score and added 21 yards on four rushes. Tony Pollard ran for 35 yards on seven carries and turned two targets into one catch for -1 yards. Carnell Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson both got six targets and racked up 38 receiving yards, Tate on four catches and Robinson on five catches.
| Footballguys view: The Titans offense never seriously threatened the Jets defense, with the only touchdown coming to Elic Ayomanor in garbage time. The offensive line is one of the worst in the league, and the Titans face a much tougher matchup at Philadelphia next week, so don't expect things to get better in the short term. All of your Titans should be on the bench in Week 2. |
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Jets | Breece Hall goes over 100 and scores in easy win Sun Sep 13, 08:37 PM
Breece Hall rushed 22 times for 102 yards and a score in the 23-10 win at Tennessee. He also caught both of his targets for 16 yards.
| Footballguys view: The promise that Hall would be used as a true workhorse after the team paid him like one this offseason came true for at least one game. The Jets offense was vastly improved under new offensive coordinator Frank Reich with Geno Smith under center, although it could just be that the Titans defense isn't very good after they allowed a 19-play field goal drive during the game. In Week 2, the Jets will face the Packers coming off of a rough loss to Minnesota. |
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Ravens | Zay Flowers' Week 2 status in question Sun Sep 13, 08:35 PM
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Zay Flowers aggravated the hamstring injury suffered in joint practices against the Vikings. He missed a couple of weeks of practice before returning to action on September 3. He's questionable for next week's visit from the Saints.
| Footballguys view: FOX Sports' Jay Glazer is reporting the same. Flowers had an impressive first half in Indianapolis, with five catches for 150 yards. But his 54-yard touchdown catch-and-run included a tweak to his hamstring. And while he returned to the game, catching one more pass, he ended up exiting in the first half and not returning. If Flowers can't go, there will be more opportunities for LaJohntay Wester and Chris Moore. (The Ravens also lost receiver Ja'Kobi Lane to a wrist injury.) We'll monitor this one closely. |
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Lions | St. Brown scores twice on 10 catches, Williams plagued by drops Sun Sep 13, 08:31 PM
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 10 of 14 targets for two touchdowns. Jameson Williams caught four of nine targets for 45 yards in the 31-30 overtime win over the Saints.
| Footballguys view: The Drew Petzing offense didn't exactly threaten much with downfield passing, but Jameson Williams multiple drops didn't help. Williams did catch a ball at the one-yard line, but after one game it is clear that St. Brown should still be the receiver that Jared Goff trusts in important situations. They head to Buffalo for a Thursday night game next. |
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Lions | Gibbs carries offense in overtime win Sun Sep 13, 08:29 PM
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs had 29 carries for 156 yards and two scores and caught all five targets for 30-yards in the 31-30 overtime win.
| Footballguys view: This is the kind of output you hoped for if you took Gibbs No. 1 overall, but it's fair to wonder if he can hold up all year under this kind of workload. The team barely used Sione Vaki behind Gibbs, but he appears to be the next man up if Gibbs goes down. |
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Saints | Etienne catches seven passes, but splits carries evenly and cedes TD with Miller Sun Sep 13, 08:25 PM
Saints RB Travis Etienne caught seven of nine targets for 32 yards. He also had nine carries for 46 yards. Backup Kendre Miller had the same number of carries as Etienne, but scored the only running back rushing touchdown.
| Footballguys view: If you are in a PPR league, this was an ok result from Etienne, but when Alvin Kamara is ready to play (he was questionable for this one, but inactive), Etienne may not get as many targets. Miller has a pulse in deep dynasty leagues again, but probably not for long with Kamara close to playing this week. |
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Saints | Olave, Vele post big numbers in overtime loss Sun Sep 13, 08:22 PM
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave caught 10 of 13 targets for 182 yards and Devaughn Vele caught seven of nine targets for 69 yards and a score in the 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions.
| Footballguys view: Olave was dealing with cramping throughout the game. He was also shaken up multiple times, so check his status going into next week's game against the Ravens. Vele also drew a long pass interference that set up his short touchdown and carried over the good chemistry he had with Shough last year. Anyone looking for wide receiver help on the waiver wire should make Vele a high priority this week. |
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Saints | Shough throws for 410 yards and three scores after slow start Sun Sep 13, 08:13 PM
Saints QB Tyler Shough completed 35 of 56 pass attempts for 410 yards, three scores and two interceptions in the 31-30 overtime loss at Detroit. He added eight yards on four carries.
| Footballguys view: Shough turned the ball over three times before the Saints offense got rolling in the second half. He almost led the biggest comeback in team history. Chris Olave got shaken up a few times in this game, so check his status before going back to Shough in a tougher matchup at Baltimore next week. |
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Jets | Omar Cooper leaves game with ankle injury Sun Sep 13, 08:11 PM
Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. left the Week 1 game with an ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: He had a 30 yard catch to set up fellow first round rookie Kenyon Sadiq's rushing score before leaving the game. Isaiah Williams would replace Cooper in the slot if he can't go against Green Bay next week. |
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Browns | Sampson leaves game with knee injury Sun Sep 13, 08:07 PM
Cleveland RB Dylan Sampson left the Week 1 game with a knee injury
| Footballguys view: Raheem Sanders had one of the best plays of the day for the team with a long kick return that set up a field goal, and he will be the clear backup to Quinshon Judkins, but he has little to no fantasy value. Jaleel McLaughlin is on the Browns practice squad and could be called up to be a passing down back against the Bucs next week. |
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey used as clear No. 1 receiver, leaves game with chest injury Sun Sep 13, 08:00 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey led the team with seven targets, five catches, 83 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game with a chest injury after absorbing a hard hit. Coach Jim Harbaugh said he has no update on McConkey.
| Footballguys view: McConkey's role in the offense was everything fantasy teams could have hoped for even though the Chargers offense underperformed against an underwhelming Cardinals defense. Injuries limited him last year, so we'll have to hope that this isn't anything that will sideline him for long or keep him from performing at his best. |
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Bengals | Gesicki leads passing game with five catches and a score Sun Sep 13, 07:57 PM
Bengals TE Mike Gesicki led the team with seven targets, five catches, 78 receiving yards and the team's only receiving touchdown in the 33-27 win over Tampa.
| Footballguys view: There was a lot of talk about Erick All being on the field a lot after he successful came back from his second ACL tear. His blocking ability was supposed to unlock the snaps with Joe Burrow under center running game. Instead, it was the pure receiving tight end Gesicki who starred in Week 1. He should be a waiver pickup for Week 2 with the Texans on tap next. |
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Bengals | Burrow, Chase quiet for fantasy in 33-27 win Sun Sep 13, 07:51 PM
Joe Burrow completed 25 of 35 passes for 254 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He added 20 yards on five rush attempts. Ja'Marr only got targeted four times and converted them into two catches for 12 yards.
| Footballguys view: Chase Brown scored a rushing touchdown, the Bengals scored a defensive touchdown, and Evan McPherson kicked four field goals, so Burrow was only in on one score. Chase didn't look obviously hobbled, but he suffered a knee injury last week that considered minor after he was removed from the injury report. Chase and Burrow have a tough matchup against the Texans in Week 2, so don't expect a big bounceback. |
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Jaguars | Brian Thomas Jr. leaves with a shoulder injury, returns Sun Sep 13, 07:40 PM
Brian Thomas Jr. left the Week 1 game in the first half after suffering a shoulder injury. He had three catches for 40 yards before his departure, but did not add any catches after that.
| Footballguys view: Thomas was warming up and potentially on his way to a very good day before he briefly left the game. We'll be watching the practice reports to see if we should expect him to be fully healthy for the Week 2 game at Denver. |
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Buccaneers | Irving scores, gets seven targets to Gainwell's one Sun Sep 13, 07:21 PM
Tampa Bay RB Bucky Irving carried the ball eight times for 45 yards and a touchdown, and caught all seven targets for 48 yards. He also lost a fumble. Kenny Gainwell got five carries for 15 yards and caught his only target for three yards.
| Footballguys view: All of the talk of Gainwell being a big part of the passing game and red zone offense after the Bucs paid him like a key member of the backfield evaporated once this game got underway. Irving was the lead back, scoring the only running back rushing score, and he also dominated running back targets and reminded everyone that he is a good receiving back in his own right. Gainwell was drafted to be a flex play, but we'll have to see if he can bounce back against Cleveland in Week 2. If not, he might not even be worth carrying in short bench leagues. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray in the concussion protocol. Sun Sep 13, 06:22 PM
The Vikings announced that Kyler Murray is in the concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: Carson Wentz has replaced him, and of course he threw a touchdown to Justin Jefferson. We'll see if Murray can get cleared before a game at Chicago next week, but we know Kevin O'Connell has some confidence in Wentz. |
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Jaguars | Tuten gets 16 touches to Rodriguez's six Sun Sep 13, 05:11 PM
Bhayshul Tuten led the Jaguars with 15 carries for 66 yards and he caught his only target for a 22-yard gain. Chris Rodriguez managed 23 yards on his six carries.
| Footballguys view: This was a relatively even split in the first half, but Tuten pulled away in the second half, and Ameer Abdullah got some of the garbage time work. Rodriguez isn't going to be set up for much better game scripts than this, so at least for now it appears that he is only worth carrying as a Tuten injury upside hold. The Jaguars offense is a good one to be attached to, but Rodriguez isn't an essential hold in short bench leagues. |
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Jaguars | Parker Washington leads team in catches and yards, scores Sun Sep 13, 05:09 PM
Parker Washington caught five of six targets for 83 yards and a touchdown to lead the Jaguars receivers in the 34-10 win against Cleveland.
| Footballguys view: Washington's 30-yard touchdown was a gorgeous diving catch on an afternoon when most everything came easy for the Jaguars pass offense. This was only a game for a little over a half, but one should expect Washington to have a higher ceiling in games that are more competitive, like next week's game at Denver, where Washington posted a 6-145-1 line in a 34-20 win last year. |
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Jaguars | Lawrence throws for four scores in first 33 minutes Sun Sep 13, 05:06 PM
Trevor Lawrence completed 18 of 23 pass attempts for 245 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions.
| Footballguys view: Lawrence picked up right where he left off when he was the hottest quarterback in fantasy football at the end of the 2025 regular season. We will have to check on Brian Thomas Jr. and his shoulder injury which caused him to briefly leave the game, but rookie sixth round pick Josh Cameron scored, beating Denzel Ward, the Browns best corner. Lawrence has a tough matchup at Denver next week, but Lawrence accounted for four scores there last year in a 34-20 win. |
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Browns | Miserable day for Browns offense in Jacksonville Sun Sep 13, 05:00 PM
The Browns lost 34-10 at Jacksonville, with the only touchdown coming on a Deshaun Watson to Denzel Boston 46-yard pass in the final two minutes of the game. Watson completed 16 of 22 pass attempts for 205 yards, one touchdown and one interception. RB Quinshon Judkins managed 33 yards on 12 catches and added 17 yards on two receptions. WR KC Concepcion led the team with five targets and four catches, which he turned into 43 yards, and he added 15 yards on three carries. TE Harold Fannin Jr. only got three targets and converted them into two catches for 21 yards.
| Footballguys view: The Browns offense was perhaps even worse than we projected with Watson starting. His first three drives ended with turnovers or near turnovers, and the only points before garbage time came after a long Raheem Sanders kick return. We should give some credit to the Jaguars defense, but they could come back to earth at Denver next week. Quinshon Judkins and Harold Fannin are tough starts as long as the offense continues to look like this, but KC Concepcion could have some flex appeal in PPR leagues. Boston's touchdown came when the score was 34-3, so don't get too excited about it. |
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Ravens | Ja'Kobi Lane leaves game with wrist injury Sun Sep 13, 03:49 PM
Ravens WR Ja'Kobi Lane left the Week 1 game with a wrist injury.
| Footballguys view: Lane had a chance to step up into the No. 1 wide receiver role with Zay Flowers sidelined, but he promptly left with a wrist injury. We should assume that he won't be ready to play for a Week 2 matchup against the Saints, and he could be sidelined for longer. The Ravens should bring wide receivers for tryouts this week to help a depleted unit. |
Ravens | Zay Flowers leaves game with hamstring injury Sun Sep 13, 03:25 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers left the Week 1 game with a hamstring injury. He was on the injury report with a hamstring issue because of a limited practice earlier in the week. Flowers had five catches for 150 yards when he left the game.
| Footballguys view: Flowers had the look of a league winner with a huge first half that included a 54-yard catch and run score and another long play that ended with him tackled at the one-yard line. We can't say yet whether it was the same hamstring that had him on the injury report, but if you have Flowers you should prepare to be without him next week and potentially longer. Rashod Bateman could be a deep league pickup as long as Flowers is out, and Mark Andrews could also get some extra targets. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown expected to miss six weeks Sun Sep 13, 03:05 PM
Ian Rapoport reports that Patriots WR AJ Brown is expected to miss six weeks with his high ankle sprain.
| Footballguys view: Since Brown is on injured reserve, he was going to miss four weeks regardless, but this reset expectations to allow for more time before we should expect him to return. Mack Hollins and Hunter Henry become potential waiver adds with Brown out going into a matchup against the Steelers. |
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Rams | Myles Garrett to have surgery, go on IR Sun Sep 13, 01:20 PM
Rams star Myles Garrett will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his ailing knee and is headed to injured reserve, sources tell The Ringer's Tom Pelissero.
| Footballguys view: The Rams D/ST was a Week 1 dud, and they might be droppable going into a Week 2 matchup against the Giants unless your D/ST scoring is much higher than typical leagues. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers could return for Week 2 Sun Sep 13, 11:49 AM
After undergoing a meniscus trim Tuesday, the Raiders believe there's a realistic chance Brock Bowers will miss only one game and return for Week 2 at the Los Angeles Chargers, per sources. The team will see how he's feeling this week, but a potential return next week is within the realm of possibility.
| Footballguys view: Is this good news? Fantasy teams might feel better if Bowers misses another week to reduce the chances of a setback. He rested a PCL injury last year for four weeks, came back to score three touchdowns in a game, and then aggravated the injury and wasn't the same for the rest of the season even though he was still startable. Michael Mayer has been a big part of the offense with Bowers out, and considering Mayer just signed a $15 million a year extension, he may still have value once Bowers returns. |
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49ers | De'Zhaun Stribling to miss at least a month Sun Sep 13, 11:17 AM
49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will miss at least a month because of an ankle injury, sources told NFL Network.
| Footballguys view: Deebo Samuel will be startable for as long as Stribling is out, and if he went undrafted in your league, he should be a priority waiver pickup. The rookie was on the field more than any 49ers wide receiver before his injury, so he might be worth holding onto if roster size allows. |
Texans | C.J. Stroud, Houston table contract talks until after season Sat Sep 12, 05:36 PM
The Houston Texans and QB C.J. Stroud made a run at completing a contract extension before the regular season begins, but both sides agreed they now prefer to wait until after this season to work out a long-term deal, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: There were efforts to get a new contract done before the start of the 2026 season, but many expected this to happen. Stroud's play was inconsistent and straight-up bad at times last year. We'll see if he can play better football this season and earn an even larger contract with the Texans (or somebody else) as a free agent in 2027. Stroud is playing on his fifth-year option in 2026, and he's got a cap number of $25.9 million. |
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Eagles | Eli Stowers placed on IR; out at least 4 weeks Sat Sep 12, 05:23 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles downgraded rookie TE Eli Stowers (hamstring) to out. He'd been listed as questionable. He was also placed on IR, so he's out for the first four weeks.
| Footballguys view: Stowers is a rookie we appreciate in dynasty formats, but he was not set to do much for the Eagles this year. Dallas Goedert is the lead tight end, and Stowers was listed as no.3 on the depth chart behind Goedert and Johnny Mundt. Stowers is a move tight end who can attack the middle of the field with speed when healthy. Based on camp reports, it might be a year or two before he realizes his full potential as a pro. |
Falcons | Cooper Rush to play despite back spasms Sat Sep 12, 05:13 PM
Atlanta Falcons starting QB Cooper Rush, who was replacing the injured QB Tua Tagovailoa, experienced back spasms Saturday, but the team said he will still start Sunday at Pittsburgh.
| Footballguys view: Rush is the team's no.3 quarterback who has been thrust into the starting lineup due to injuries with both Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. (knee). The Falcons will have Penix as their starter when he's healthy, but there's no exact timetable as he returns from the ACL injury that cut his 2025 season short. Rush is a QB3 from a fantasy perspective. You're likely starting Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and Drake London...but with Rush under center, their expected production needs to be adjusted. |
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