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Rams | McVay not sure, but hopeful Puka Nacua will play Week 3 (2026-09-22 15:26:04) [jump to this story] Giants | Jaxson Dart's injury worse than first believed; could be season-ending (2026-09-22 15:16:04) [jump to this story] Vikings | Kyler Murray cleared; will start Week 3 (2026-09-21 15:16:09) [jump to this story] |
Packers | Reed remains out with neck injury Tue Sep 22, 07:23 PM
Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Packers WR Jayden Reed was again out of practice on Tuesday, September 23, with a neck injury after being carted off during Sunday's game.
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Packers | OL Zach Bako-Bewele placed on IR Tue Sep 22, 04:55 PM
For the second straight season, the Green Bay Packers have lost right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele for the season due to a torn patellar tendon in his right knee.
| Footballguys view: Bako-Bewele, who was limited most of the offseason while recovering from a surgery he described as a repair to remove some tissue around the patellar tendon, will now undergo a more complex surgery that he expects to sideline him for eight to 10 months. He said the surgery is scheduled for Thursday. The fourth-round pick in 2022 is widely considered the Packers' best offensive lineman. Anthony Belton finished Sunday's game at right tackle and likely will start there again Thursday against the Atlanta Falcons. |
Jets | WR Arian Smith placed on injured reserve Tue Sep 22, 04:42 PM
The Jets are placing WR Arian Smith on injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: Smith, who suffered a knee injury in Sunday's game against the Packers, will be sidelined for at least the next four weeks as a result. With Tim Patrick and Omar Cooper Jr. already on IR, the Jets are thin at wideout. The team recently signed Sterling Shepherd to the practice squad, and he could be promoted to the active roster. |
Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa returns to full practice Tue Sep 22, 04:20 PM
Tua Tagovailoa won't be starting for the Falcons on Thursday night, but he could suit up for the first time this season. The Falcons listed Tagovailoa as a full participant in practice on Tuesday for the first time since he suffered an oblique injury during a practice ahead of Week 1.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons already announced that Michael Penix Jr. will make his 2026 debut as their starter against the Packers this week, and Tagovailoa could be their backup ahead of Cooper Rush and Jack Strand. |
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Falcons | CB A.J. Terrell placed on IR with a groin injury Tue Sep 22, 04:18 PM
The Falcons placed star cornerback A.J. Terrell on injured reserve Tuesday with a groin injury, the team announced.
| Footballguys view: After going on IR, Terrell must miss at least the next four games and will not be eligible to return until Week 7. The Falcons have not given a timetable as to how long they expect him to be out. |
Broncos | Jonah Coleman's role likely to grow Tue Sep 22, 04:02 PM
According to The Athletic's Nick Kosmider, rookie RB Jonah Coleman figures to have a growing role in Denver's offense, even when the backfield is at full strength.
| Footballguys view: With RJ Harvey inactive due to a hamstring injury and J.K. Dobbins sidelined in the first half of Sunday's win over the Jaguars, Coleman finished the day with 58 total yards and a touchdown on 13 touches. He had 33 rushing yards on six carries during Denver's final drive alone. So, especially after he showed during his first big moment in the NFL that he can deliver knockout blows with the game on the line, fantasy managers should be making proactive moves to secure his services. |
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Broncos | Report: J.K. Dobbins' issue on Sunday was leg cramps Tue Sep 22, 03:43 PM
A source tells News 9 in Denver's Mike Klis that Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins suffered leg cramps during Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: The issue was initially reported as a minor hamstring injury. The team will monitor Dobbins this week, but there is optimism they avoided a serious setback. That said, Jonah Coleman looked good with Dobbins and RJ Harvey, who was inactive due to a hamstring injury of his own, sidelined Sunday. |
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Rams | McVay not sure, but hopeful Puka Nacua will play Week 3 Tue Sep 22, 03:26 PM
Rams head coach told the media on Tuesday that "he's not sure" if Puka Nacua (hip) will play in Week 3, although he's "hopeful" the star wideout will return.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today suggests, if Nacua misses Week 3, Davante Adams could benefit once again from 10 or more targets from Matthew Stafford and be a WR1 in lineups. We'll be watching for more, but it's worth noting that the Rams play Sunday night this week. So even if it won't be as limited as it was on Monday, your range of fallback plans for Nacua won't be as robust as we'd like. |
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Giants | Jaxson Dart's injury worse than first believed; could be season-ending Tue Sep 22, 03:16 PM
Jaxson Dart's knee injury is more severe than initially anticipated, and the New York Giants quarterback could miss the rest of the season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
| Footballguys view: Dart suffered the injury during the opening possession of Monday's 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. "Right now, evaluations are ongoing," head coach John Harbaugh said on Tuesday. "We haven't got any final decisions yet; we've learned a lot more." But sources told Rapoport and Garafolo that the second-year star will miss an extended period of time and is facing the possibility of season-ending surgery. With Dart sidelined, the Giants turned to Jameis Winston, who completed 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards and an interception against the Rams. Now, it's Winston's job for the foreseeable future. |
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Bears | Bagent enters concussion protocol, Keenum in line to start Week 3 vs. Eagles Tue Sep 22, 02:22 PM
Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent has been diagnosed with a concussion and is now in the league's concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: With starter Caleb Williams week-to-week with a hamstring injury -- but not yet ruled out -- QB Case Keenum is now the likely starter against the Eagles next Monday night. Keenum, 38, has not appeared in a game since starting two for Houston in 2023. The Bears also have rookie QB Miller Moss on their practice squad. |
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Cardinals | LaFleur downplays Harrison Jr.'s 4 targets: 'It's a long season' Tue Sep 22, 12:59 PM
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur addressed WR Marvin Harrison Jr.'s low target total through two games. LaFleur said, 'It's a long season, we're two games in,' when asked about Harrison having just four targets so far this season.
| Footballguys view: Harrison Jr. was held without a catch in Arizona's loss to Seattle. According to Late-Round Fantasy's JJ Zachariason, Harrison Jr. has been targeted on 6.9% of his routes run so far this season. Among 90 wide receivers with 30 or more routes run this year, that number is only better than what we've seen from Bryce Lance, Jakobi Meyers, and Calvin Ridley. Without a major shift, it's going to be hard to trust Harrison as more than a spot player. |
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49ers | Shanahan: Robinson's high ankle sprain 'most likely an IR candidate' Tue Sep 22, 11:00 AM
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Monday that WR Demarcus Robinson's high ankle sprain will 'most likely be an IR candidate,' noting such injuries typically require three to six weeks to heal.
| Footballguys view: Shanahan said that with Robinson potentially sidelined, wide receivers Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing and KhaDarel Hodge could take on larger roles in the offense. "Pretty much all our guys who are up, we always mix them in on offense, but as you lose starters, those guys have to be able to do more and more," Shanahan said. While that sounds good, it doesn't make them viable fantasy plays. Instead, it might give you more optimism about the front-line players here, like Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Mike Evans (if available this week). |
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Chiefs | Reid: Walker 'wants a ball every play,' but Johnson's role set to grow Tue Sep 22, 10:19 AM
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said in his Monday video conference that RB Kenneth Walker III "wants that ball" and "he wants a ball every play... he's not asking to be relieved or anything else," but added that rookie RB Emmett Johnson will "continue to get more snaps" as the season progresses to take some load off Walker.
| Footballguys view: Reid said the goal is to create "a nice balance with those two in there" to keep both backs fresh. Even with Johnson chipping in, Walker leads the league in carries, rushing yards, touches, and yards from scrimmage through two weeks. The Chiefs face the Dolphins on the road in Week 3 after an overtime win over the Colts on Sunday night. |
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Colts | Slayton agrees to terms with Colts as Pierce set to miss weeks with heel Tue Sep 22, 02:23 AM
Free agent WR Darius Slayton has agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts.
| Footballguys view: The move comes with Colts WR Alec Pierce expected to miss at least several weeks after aggravating his surgically-repaired heel. The Colts needed depth at receiver, and Slayton reunites with QB Daniel Jones in Indianapolis. |
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Colts | WR Alec Pierce expected to miss several weeks Tue Sep 22, 02:23 AM
Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is expected to miss several weeks after aggravating a left heel injury in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, and the team moved quickly to address his absence, agreeing to a deal with veteran Darius Slayton.
| Footballguys view: The injury is to the same heel that Pierce had surgically repaired in March. His recovery from that procedure stretched longer than expected, with him missing training camp and returning to practice only last month. Now, Pierce will attempt to rehab the injury rather than have surgery, Rapoport's sources said, with the hope that he could return midseason. Surgery is still on the table, but that will depend on the success of the rehab. It's likely the wideout will be placed on injured reserve while he recovers. |
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Rams | Stafford throws for 327 yards, four TDs in win over Giants Tue Sep 22, 12:56 AM
Rams QB Matthew Stafford bounced back from a disappointing Week 1 outing in Australia by throwing for 327 yards and four touchdowns on Monday night. The performance came in a win over the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Stafford, who had a passer rating of 61.2 in the Game 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, registered a passer rating of 131.3 on Monday night. Stafford had success throwing 10 or more yards downfield, something he struggled with against the Niners. After going 3-for-10 for 74 yards with one interception on those passes in the opener, Stafford went 9-for-13 for 219 yards and two touchdowns with one pick in Week 2. |
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Rams | Adams erupts for 195 yards, two TDs Tue Sep 22, 12:56 AM
Rams WR Davante Adams caught 8 of 10 targets for 195 receiving yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's win over the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Adams' first-quarter touchdown was his first with the Rams that came on a pass not thrown into the end zone, according to ESPN Research. Each of Adams' 15 receiving scores last season (14 in the regular season, one in the playoffs) was thrown into the end zone. His big Monday night performance came with Puka Nacua inactive due to a hip injury. |
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Giants | Nabers' quiet game vs. Rams may stem from shoulder injury, not coverage Tue Sep 22, 12:14 AM
Yahoo Sports examines whether Giants WR Malik Nabers' subdued performance in the Week 2 loss to the Rams was due to a shoulder injury rather than standout coverage.
| Footballguys view: Nabers said after the game that his shoulder was "OK," but that he had to "pop it back in" during the contest and was scheduled for X-rays. It's fair to believe his one-catch, 1-yard output (on four targets) could be tied to that injury rather than the opposing secondary's play. In addition, Nabers played most of the game with Jameis Winston at quarterback after starter Jaxson Dart was injured on the Giants' first series. |
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Giants | Jaxson Dart set for MRI Tuesday on sprained knee Tue Sep 22, 12:01 AM
Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to undergo an MRI on Tuesday once the team returns to its facility following the Week 2 game.
| Footballguys view: Dart left Monday night's loss to the Rams after suffering what is believed to be a sprained MCL. The Giants have signaled that they expect Dart to be OK, though the results of Tuesday's MRI will provide more clarity on the severity of the injury. If it is an MCL sprain, a four-to-six week timetable is a good starting point. Jameis Winston will start at quarterback in Dart's absence. |
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Eagles | Eagles bring back Zach Ertz to practice squad after Goedert's MCL sprain Mon Sep 21, 07:01 PM
Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports reports that Eagles TE Zach Ertz is rejoining Philadelphia's practice squad with the expectation that he will play in the team's upcoming game against the Bears.
| Footballguys view: The move comes after Eagles TE Dallas Goedert sprained his MCL during Sunday's win over the Titans and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Ertz, 36, last played for the Eagles in 2021 and spent last season with the Commanders before tearing his ACL in Week 14, catching 50 passes for 504 yards and four touchdowns prior to the injury. |
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Chargers | Njoku, Kolar headed to IR; Gadsden now lone active TE Mon Sep 21, 05:47 PM
Chargers.com reports that Head Coach Jim Harbaugh announced on Monday that TEs David Njoku and Charlie Kolar are both headed to Injured Reserve after injuries suffered in Sunday's game against the Raiders.
| Footballguys view: Harbaugh said Njoku suffered a fibula injury and Kolar has a forearm injury, meaning each must miss a minimum of four games. The moves leave TE Oronde Gadsden as the only tight end on the Chargers' active roster, with Harbaugh saying, "A lot of confidence in Oronde's game... so many things that he does well." Harbaugh added the team is exploring additions to the tight end room. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert out a few weeks with sprained knee Mon Sep 21, 05:02 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert, who continues to be a big part of their offense, suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's win over the Titans, tests revealed today. He's expected to miss a few weeks, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter
| Footballguys view: Johnny Mundt is the backup, but he's not known as a receiver, so the team reached out to former Eagles tight end Zach Ertz, who will join the team and provide some relief for the passing attack. |
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49ers | Shanahan: Mike Evans' hip injury will be managed this week Mon Sep 21, 04:50 PM
The 49ers have a few injury concerns entering Week 3, including one to veteran receiver Mike Evans. Via Nick Wagoner of ESPN, head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday that Evans will "have to be managed this week" as the wideout deals with a hip injury.
| Footballguys view: Evans exited Sunday's 35-13 victory over the Dolphins in the second half and did not return. Shanahan noted postgame that the injury didn't appear to be serious, and if the game had been closer, Evans could have returned. Receiver Demarcus Robinson suffered a high-ankle sprain. Robinson is a candidate for injured reserve, with the idea that he could return. That leaves a receiving corps with Evans, Deebo Samuel, Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins, and KhaDarel Hodge. |
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Panthers | Brooks week-to-week; gathering second opinions on groin injury Mon Sep 21, 04:42 PM
Panthers RB Jonathan Brooks is considered week-to-week while he gets second opinions on his groin injury, a source tells The Ringer's Tom Pelissero.
| Footballguys view: Brooks first injured the groin in training camp and then tweaked it again Sunday. He's still appeared in both contests this season, totaling 30 rushing yards on nine carries and 43 receiving yards on two catches. Meanwhile, Chuba Hubbard continues to hold down the primary role in the backfield. That won't change until/unless Brooks is healthy enough to push for more. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. officially named starting QB for Thursday night vs. Packers Mon Sep 21, 04:29 PM
Michael Penix Jr. has been named Atlanta's starting quarterback for Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3.
| Footballguys view: Penix, who tore his ACL in November 2025 and missed the final seven games of last season, will make his first start of 2026 after being cleared for full practice work in the preseason. Cooper Rush started the last two games in place of Tua Tagovailoa, who has been out with an oblique injury since Week 1, but Penix is now ready to take over under center. Drake London and Kyle Pitts investors have reason for optimism. |
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Packers | Jayden Reed still hospitalized with back injury Mon Sep 21, 03:53 PM
Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed remains in New Jersey after being taken to a hospital following an injury in Sunday's overtime win over the Jets. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that doctors determined Reed suffered a back injury and he is expected to return to Green Bay soon. The wideout and medical personnel are still evaluating the best course of treatment moving forward.
| Footballguys view: Reed was placed on a backboard and carted off the field on the second play of the game after catching a four-yard pass from Jordan Love and taking a big hit from Jets linebacker Demario Davis. Reed was ruled out with what the team called a neck injury, and head coach Matt LaFleur said after the game that Reed had movement in all of his extremities. We'll follow up on this in the coming days. |
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Browns | Monken signals Watson remains starter Mon Sep 21, 03:31 PM
Despite reports on Sunday that Cleveland would evaluate the quarterback position after Week 2 with an eye toward starting Shedeur Sanders in Week 3, Browns HC Todd Monken indicated Watson will start Cleveland's home opener against Carolina on Sunday, saying, "I still see him as a very young player that is going to continue to grow."
| Footballguys view: Monken named Watson the offensive player of the game after Sunday's 23-19 win over Tampa Bay, in which Watson went 24-of-30 for 238 yards with two touchdowns and added 22 rushing yards. Monken said, "I was happy for Deshaun. He made a number of plays with his legs. Played with confidence. He let it rip." It looks like Watson will get a chance to build on that in Week 3. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels undergoes imaging; next step is consulting with specialists Mon Sep 21, 03:21 PM
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow during Sunday's loss to the Commanders and is now trying to sort out how long he will be out of action as a result of the injury. Daniels went for imaging on the elbow on Monday, and head coach Dan Quinn said at a Monday press conference that he will now solicit opinions from specialists about the next course of action.
| Footballguys view: Daniels suffered the same injury during the 2025 season and missed four games before returning to the lineup. He aggravated the injury in his return and then missed the final four games of the season. It's not clear if the past injuries will play a role in how Daniels and doctors choose to treat Sunday's dislocation. Quinn said on Sunday that his team will "rally around" backup quarterback Marcus Mariota and confirmed on Monday that Mariota will start against the Seahawks in a Week 3 home game. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray cleared; will start Week 3 Mon Sep 21, 03:16 PM
Kyler Murray is set to return to the starting lineup. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters in his Monday press conference that Murray has cleared concussion protocol and is on schedule to play in the team's matchup with the Buccaneers. "Kyler has cleared the final phase of the protocol," O'Connell said. "He's doing great, he'll be cleared, and he will start this week against Tampa Bay."
| Footballguys view: Murray went down early in the Week 1 win over the Packers when he was hit while trying to slide on a scramble. He departed that contest having completed 3-of-5 passes for 18 yards with an interception. Carson Wentz replaced Murray for the last two weeks. He was 11-of-20 for 143 yards in Sunday's victory over the Bears. O'Connell praised how steady Wentz has been as a backup. The Buccaneers, coming off a loss to the Browns, should offer a favorable matchup for Murray and the passing attack. |
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Seahawks | Macdonald downplays Jadarian Price's shoulder injury Mon Sep 21, 03:16 PM
Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price left Sunday's win over the Cardinals with an injury, but it doesn't look like he is facing an extended absence from the lineup. Price was said to have a chest injury during the game, and head coach Mike Macdonald was asked about his status during an appearance on Seattle Sports on Monday. Macdonald said the injury is actually in the shoulder area, but that it isn't a source of major concern to the team. "Some technical term for somewhere up in your shoulder, but it's intact," Macdonald said. "Nothing serious, it seems like."
| Footballguys view: Price ran 13 times for 52 yards on Sunday. Emanuel Wilson led the Seahawks with 21 carries for 92 yards. If Price misses time, Wilson and George Holani will share the backfield. The Seahawks play the Commanders in Week 3. |
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Rams | Nacua's status still 'very firmly up in the air' for MNF vs. Giants Mon Sep 21, 01:23 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua did not practice on Friday or Saturday and is officially listed as questionable for Monday's Week 2 game against the New York Giants with a hip injury. On Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said 'his status is very firmly up in the air,' adding that Nacua's absence from the last two practices 'doesn't bode great for his availability,' though a firmer word is expected closer to kickoff.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Sean McVay said the issue is not the same psoas injury that sidelined Nacua earlier this season, describing it Saturday as 'a little bit of soreness' in his groin. If Nacua sits, the Rams' receiver options include Davante Adams, Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith, CJ Daniels. and Tutu Atwell. |
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Falcons | Stefanski could announce Week 3 starting QB today Mon Sep 21, 12:54 PM
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday, "I have a decent idea of where we're going, but I've not yet talked to the players," regarding the team's Week 3 starting quarterback ahead of Thursday's game at Green Bay. Stefanski did say QB Michael Penix Jr. is "getting closer" and that an announcement on the starting quarterback could come as soon as later Monday after he addresses the team.
| Footballguys view: QB Cooper Rush has started the first two games while QB Tua Tagovailoa recovers from an oblique injury. Rush lost a fumble and threw an interception on the Falcons' first two drives against the Panthers. It was the first time the Falcons had two turnovers on back-to-back series to begin a game since 2007. Rush was later pulled for undrafted rookie Jack Strand, who threw a pick-six on his first attempt. ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that Penix could start in Week 3, but it wouldn't be ideal. So we'll watch for more. |
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Ravens | Bateman steps into No. 1 role, hauls in 7 catches for 88 yards, TD vs. Saints Mon Sep 21, 12:42 PM
WR Rashod Bateman stepped into Baltimore's top receiver spot with Zay Flowers (hamstring) inactive and rookie Ja'Kobi Lane on injured reserve, catching seven passes for 88 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in the Ravens' 24-17 loss to the Saints in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: It was Bateman's most receiving yards in any game last season and his first touchdown catch since October 30 of last year. He was WR8 through the end of Sunday night's game with 21.8 fantasy points. With Flowers and Lane out, Baltimore's snap counts shifted, as veteran WR Chris Moore played 32 offensive snaps, LaJohntay Wester played 31, and Devontez Walker saw 17, while rookie Elijah Sarratt did not log a snap on offense or special teams. |
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Raiders | Kubiak says Bowers was 'very close' to playing, may return Week 3 Mon Sep 21, 12:18 PM
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said TE Brock Bowers was "close -- very close" to playing in Week 2 after undergoing a recent knee procedure.
| Footballguys view: Kubiak said Bowers went through an on-field, pregame workout before Sunday's game and "looked great," but he was ultimately ruled out. Last season, Bowers caught 64 passes for 680 yards with seven touchdowns in 12 games; through two games this year, TE Michael Mayer has started in his place, catching nine passes for 55 yards. The Raiders play the Saints in Week 3. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams avoided serious injury, considered 'week-to-week' Mon Sep 21, 12:01 PM
Bears QB Caleb Williams did not suffer a major hamstring injury, despite the injury initially appearing serious. Williams is not being ruled out for the Week 3 matchup against the Eagles on Monday night.
| Footballguys view: While he's not ruled out, Ben Johnson left plenty of wiggle room, characterizing his QB as "week-to-week" and suggesting Williams "will likely miss some time." So while he's not ruled out yet, Tyson Bagent seems more likely to be under center against the Eagles. We will, however, continue to watch Williams closely this week. |
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Chiefs | Kelce sets all-time NFL record for yards after catch Mon Sep 21, 06:30 AM
Yahoo Sports reports that Chiefs TE Travis Kelce set the all-time NFL record for yards after catch.
| Footballguys view: Kelce had 9 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown as Kansas City edged the Colts 33-30 in overtime, with QB Patrick Mahomes throwing for 382 yards and three touchdowns in the win. With 25.1 fantasy points, Kelce was the TE2 overall through Sunday night. The Chiefs face the Dolphins in Week 3. Kelce is a locked in starter for that one. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith embraces WR1 role: 'I can be that guy' Mon Sep 21, 03:00 AM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith has stepped into the team's WR1 role following the offseason departure of A.J. Brown. Smith said, "I can be that guy," as he has produced strong performances to prove Philadelphia still has a legitimate top receiver.
| Footballguys view: With 27.7 fantasy points and a 38% target share, Smith is well positioned to deliver WR1-level production for fantasy investors, too. We saw that with his WR4 overall (through Sunday night) performance in this one. Looking ahead, a Week 3 matchup against the Bears is another opportunity to excel. |
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Chiefs | Walker logs 30 touches for 178 yards, no TDs in Week 2 win Mon Sep 21, 02:03 AM
Yahoo Sports reports that Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III tallied 30 touches for 178 total yards in Week 2's victory. Walker did not find the end zone despite the heavy workload.
| Footballguys view: According to Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke, Walker played an even higher percentage of the Chiefs' offensive snaps this week than last week, but his touches were more spread out throughout the game. Even without a touchdown, Walker was RB2 overall through Sunday night with 23.8 fantasy points. |
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Bears | Reports: Caleb Williams likely has the lowest grade of hamstring injury Mon Sep 21, 12:32 AM
Quarterback Caleb Williams will have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of his hamstring injury. There's currently optimism that it's not serious. The hope, we're told, is that it will be diagnosed as a Grade 1 injury. That's the lowest level, with minimal tearing of the muscle fibers.
| Footballguys view: The Athletic is reporting the same, but ultimately, an MRI will show the extent of the injury. And even if it is only a Grade 1 strain, it's possible he won't be ready to go in eight days, when the Bears host the Eagles on Monday Night Football. If Williams can't go, it will be Tyson Bagent, who performed well in limited duty on Sunday, and in whom the Bears have a high degree of confidence. Last year, the new coaching staff led by Ben Johnson opted to sign Bagent to a two-year, $10 million extension. |
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Colts | Alec Pierce's X-rays negative, more testing set for Monday Mon Sep 21, 12:29 AM
Colts WR Alec Pierce left Sunday's game against the Chiefs with a heel injury after getting hurt on a non-contact play in the first half. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, X-rays on Pierce's heel came back negative, and he is slated to undergo more testing on Monday.
| Footballguys view: The injury is to the same heel Pierce had surgically repaired during the offseason. Pierce was examined on the sideline before being carted to the locker room for further evaluation. |
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Broncos | Waddle erupts for 138 yards in home debut, 'only the tip of the iceberg' Mon Sep 21, 12:15 AM
Broncos.com reports that Denver WR Jaylen Waddle caught eight of 10 targets for 138 yards, including a 49-yard catch, in the team's win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Head Coach Sean Payton called Waddle's impact "significant," noting "you can see the explosiveness, the run after the catch, all of those things. I'm glad he's ours." Waddle was awarded a game ball following the win. Waddle was WR9 overall through Sunday's late afternoon games. |
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Cowboys | Lamb torches Washington again: 8 catches, 153 yards, two TDs Mon Sep 21, 12:14 AM
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb recorded eight receptions for 153 yards and two touchdowns on nine targets in Week 2 against Washington. The performance marked another strong outing for Lamb against the Commanders.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today noted, Lamb is off to a red-hot start, finding the end zone three times in the first two games this season. He and Dak Prescott have been one of the most prolific QB-WR combos in the NFL so far. They'll look to keep up the good work in Week 3 against the visiting Baltimore Ravens. |
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Cowboys | Prescott sets Cowboys franchise TD record with 4-TD game in Week 2 Mon Sep 21, 12:13 AM
Yahoo Sports reports that Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott completed 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions in Week 2. The performance pushed Prescott past Tony Romo for the franchise's all-time career passing touchdown record.
| Footballguys view: Prescott needed to be everything for Dallas, completing better than 80 percent of his passes, throwing the four scores and running for 26 yards. The Cowboys want to be a team that relies on the running game to get things going. Through two games, that has not happened. Fortunately, Prescott can help fill that void. |
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Chiefs | Mahomes throws for 382 yards, 3 TDs as Chiefs edge Colts 33-30 in OT Mon Sep 21, 12:02 AM
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes threw for 382 yards and three touchdowns as Kansas City defeated the Indianapolis Colts 33-30 in overtime. The win, which required every second of regulation and overtime, improves the Chiefs to 2-0 on the season.
| Footballguys view: Mahomes proved he's capable of carrying the Chiefs yet again to another dramatic win. In just his second game after recovering from the torn ACL and LCL in his left knee, Mahomes' totals are impressive. His 29 fantasy points against the Colts make him QB4 overall through Sunday night. |
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Panthers | Jonathon Brooks day-to-day after aggravating groin injury Sun Sep 20, 10:32 PM
According to head coach Dave Canales, running back Jonathon Brooks re-aggravated a groin injury during Sunday's 34-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. He spoke about Brooks' status with reporters after the game. "That's gonna be a day-to-day thing," Canales stated. "So we'll have more information as we get into the week."
| Footballguys view: Brooks was sidelined at the end of the summer due to the setback. He's still appeared in both contests this season, totaling for 30 rushing yards on nine carries and 43 receiving yards on two catches. Meanwhile, Chuba Hubbard continues to hold down the primary role in the backfield. That won't change until/unless Brooks is healthy enough to push for more. |
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Colts | Alec Pierce ruled out vs. Chiefs with heel injury Sun Sep 20, 09:10 PM
After initially announcing Pierce as questionable to return with a heel injury, the Colts have downgraded Pierce to out.
| Footballguys view: Pierce injured the same heel that was surgically repaired during the offseason early on in Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs. He hopped off the field and was examined in the sideline medical tent before being carted back to the locker room for further examination. We'll follow up as needed. |
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Browns | Deshaun Watson likely to remain the starter for Week 3 Sun Sep 20, 09:09 PM
After Cleveland's win at Tampa Bay, coach Todd Monken was asked whether Watson would remain the quarterback for the Week 3 home opener against the Panthers. "Really?" Monken said, via Zac Jackson of The Athletic. "Really? I'm gonna enjoy this win, and I thought he played his (tail) off. I'm gonna leave it at that. I'm so happy for him."
| Footballguys view: Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns in the 23-19 victory over the Buccaneers. As ProFootballTalk.com suggests, that's likely not nearly enough to get the Cleveland customers to let bygones be bygones for a pair of home games only four days apart -- next Sunday against Carolina and the following Thursday against Pittsburgh. Bottom line? It could get loud in Cleveland, especially if Watson struggles in seven days. |
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Broncos | J.K. Dobbins sidelined by a hamstring injury Sun Sep 20, 09:00 PM
Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins suffered an apparent left hamstring injury during Sunday's game. It occurred near the end of the third quarter with the Broncos trailing 13-6. Dobbins had 10 carries for 36 yards before leaving the game. Zac Stevens of DNVR Broncos on X said that head coach Sean Payton believed the injury to be "little."
| Footballguys view: With RJ Harvey already inactive due to a hamstring injury of his own, the Broncos relied on rookie Jonah Coleman to carry the load. Coleman had 10 carries for 39 yards and a touchdown. We'll be watching for more on Dobbins and Harvey as we head into Week 3. |
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Seahawks | Jadarian Price injures chest; X-rays negative Sun Sep 20, 08:47 PM
The Seattle Seahawks received encouraging news on rookie running back Jadarian Price after he left Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals with a chest injury. Price exited during the fourth quarter of Seattle's NFC West matchup at State Farm Stadium. He was evaluated by the Seahawks' medical staff before head coach Mike Macdonald provided an update after the game. Macdonald said Price's X-rays came back negative, giving Seattle some initial relief after the rookie was forced to leave the game.
| Footballguys view: The first-round pick had played a meaningful role before leaving. Price finished with 13 carries for 52 yards and added one reception for eight yards against Arizona. Seattle has also used Emanuel Wilson and George Holani in the backfield. Any absence for Price could lead to a larger workload for both players, depending on his recovery. For now, the negative X-rays give the Seahawks a positive starting point following Price's exit. The team will continue to monitor the chest injury and determine when he is ready to return. |
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Eagles | Bigsby steps up as Barkley exits with shoulder stinger Sun Sep 20, 08:37 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Philadelphia Eagles RB Tank Bigsby took over the lead backfield role after RB Saquon Barkley left the game with a shoulder stinger.
| Footballguys view: Barkley was evaluated on the sideline and became questionable to return, with Bigsby filling in as the primary ball-carrier in his absence. Bigsby carried the ball 13 times for 33 yards and a touchdown. He remains the locked in as a great insurance policy for fantasy managers invested in Barkley. |
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