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Cardinals | RB Jeremiyah Love continues to progress (2026-09-07 16:45:54) [jump to this story] Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson unlikely to play, but making the trip to Seattle (2026-09-07 16:32:58) [jump to this story] Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa will start Week 1; Penix will be inactive (2026-09-07 10:49:17) [jump to this story] |
Steelers | Mason Rudolph listed as Steelers QB2 Tue Sep 8, 03:15 PM
Mason Rudolph opened training camp as the Steelers' No. 2 quarterback, and he's opening the regular season in the same spot. The Steelers listed Rudolph as their primary backup to Aaron Rodgers on their Week 1 depth chart. Will Howard is No. 3 and rookie Drew Allar is No. 4 in a deep quarterback room in Pittsburgh.
| Footballguys view: Rudolph is the only quarterback other than Rodgers with regular-season experience, and Howard's sometimes sloppy preseason performance likely played a role in head coach Mike McCarthy's decision. |
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Packers | Team still unsure about two offensive line starters for Week 1 Tue Sep 8, 03:11 PM
Green Bay offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said the team is unsure who will start on the offensive line in Week 1 because of injury situations with OG Aaron Banks and OT Zach Bako-Bewele.
Link to story Packers | Team will use RBBC at first Tue Sep 8, 03:07 PM
Green Bay offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said the team will employ a running back by committee approach "for a little while, just to kind of see where everyone's at". Stenavich also said regarding MarShawn Lloyd, "I'm not going to say, X amount of touches or anything like that, but we definitely want to get him the ball. He does have explosive ability and playmaking ability."
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Jaguars | Tuten, Rodriguez listed as co-starters Tue Sep 8, 03:07 PM
The Jaguars listed Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez as co-starters on the first regular season depth chart.
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Bears | Rome Odunze misses practice again, coach hopeful he will play Week 1 Tue Sep 8, 02:56 PM
Bears head coach Ben Johnson said WR Rome Odunze is day to day and will not practice on Tuesday September 8. Johnson classified Odunze as "day to day" and that the injury is different from the foot injury that affected him last year. Johnson is hopeful Odunze will play vs. Carolina on Sunday.
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Chargers | Charlie Kolar listed as TE1 on initial depth chart Tue Sep 8, 02:12 PM
Los Angeles Chargers TE Charlie Kolar was listed as the TE1 on the team's Week 1 depth chart ahead of their matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, according to the team's website.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today's Andrew Harbaugh suggests, Kolar being listed as TE1 could make him a sneaky tight end play in lineups in Week 1. The team also has Oronde Gadsden II and David Njoku at the position. All three are likely to see time, but Kolar's skills as a blocker are likely to keep him on the field more. It's too early to consider him a fantasy asset, but he's a player to watch. |
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Giants | Cam Skattebo #1 RB, Darnell Mooney #2 WR on new team unofficial depth chart Tue Sep 8, 02:01 PM
Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports that on the Giants new unofficial depth chart Cam Skattebo is RB1, with Tyrone Tracy -OR- Najee Harris -OR- Devin Singletary as RB2. Darnell Mooney is listed as the #2 receiver with Malachi Fields and Odell Beckham Jr. listed as backups.
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Steelers | Rodgers says to temper expectations for Germie Bernard Tue Sep 8, 01:56 PM
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers said wide receiver is one of the most difficult positions to make the leap from college to the NFL and that we should "temper expectations for second round WR Germie Bernard because it takes a year or two for most receivers to acclimate. He said that Bernard is a "great kid. He has done everything right. He has gotten better".
Link to story Giants | ESPN Insider believes Nabers 'good to go' for Week 1 Tue Sep 8, 01:07 PM
Dan Graziano said on Get Up ESPN on September that WR Malik Nabers has been a "pleasant surprise" and showed up for camp ahead of where they thought he would be in recovery from two knee surgeries stemming from an injury he suffered on September 28, 2025. Graziano said Nabers has "passed every test" and played without the red non-contact jersey for "weeks" so "It sounds like [Malik Nabers is] going to be good to go for Sunday night."
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Bills | Moore could be default #1 target for Allen after extensive summer work Tue Sep 8, 12:52 PM
Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic wrote that "the days of "everybody eats" seem to be in the rearview mirror, and it would not be surprising to see Moore on the field constantly and for Allen to default to looking his way" in his season preview. Buscaglia reports that Josh Allen "routinely pushed the ball downfield to Moore, making a concerted effort all summer to build on-field chemistry with the Bills' new No. 1 receiver".
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Eagles | McKee, Dalton both listed as QB2 behind Hurts Tue Sep 8, 12:27 PM
Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman declined to say who the team has installed as Jalen Hurts' backup quarterback last week, and the team isn't sharing that information this week either. The team's depth chart for their Week 1 game against the Commanders lists both Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton as the second-string quarterback. Rookie Cole Payton is listed with the third team.
| Footballguys view: McKee has spent the last three seasons with the team and has started in Week 18 the last two seasons. Dalton joined the Eagles in a trade with the Panthers this offseason and has extensive experience as a starter with five teams. As PFT's Josh Alper suggests, if head coach Nick Sirianni does not name a No. 2 quarterback at some point this week, the revelation will likely come when the inactive list is released 90 minutes ahead of kickoff on Sunday. |
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Patriots | Christian Gonzales gets the extension he wanted Tue Sep 8, 01:04 AM
As first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Patriots and All-Pro CB Christian Gonzalez have agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract extension with $102 million guaranteed.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots' first-round draft pick in 2023, Gonzalez has been one of the NFL's top cornerbacks since entering the league. As a result, the 24-year-old was looking to become the league's highest-paid player at his position. Mission accomplished. The deal makes Gonzalez, who earned Pro Bowl honors last season, the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. |
Seahawks | Zach Charbonnet is on an aggressive timetable Tue Sep 8, 12:42 AM
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald says RB Zach Charbonnet looks "awesome" in everything he's doing while rehabbing from reconstructive knee surgery in February. Macdonald went on to say Charbonnet looks "dang good."
| Footballguys view: How soon could Charbonnet return? Macdonald wasn't specific, but revealed the RB is on "an aggressive timetable." That doesn't mean Charbonnet is headed back to the lineup soon. Seattle placed him on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, guaranteeing that he will miss at least the first four games of the regular season. That makes Seattle's Week 5 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on October 11 the first game for which Charbonnet could potentially be available. To be clear, Macdonald did not say October 11 is Charbonnet's target. So it's a situation we'll continue to monitor. |
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49ers | George Kittle in good shape to play vs. Rams Tue Sep 8, 12:25 AM
TE George Kittle traveled with the 49ers to Australia, which was a sign he would play in Thursday night's season opener. It sounds like Kittle will play, but how much remains to be seen. "It's been pretty cool to see Kittle out there looking like himself, looking fresh," offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said. "How that affects him on game day and what the workload is, that will be determined. But he looks good to me. He's practicing full speed. He's getting a ton of reps. So I feel like we're in good shape."
| Footballguys view: Kittle tore his right Achilles in a Jan. 11 playoff game against the Eagles. He underwent surgery three days later, with Rams team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache repairing Kittle's Achilles. Kittle made his seventh career Pro Bowl last season despite playing only 11 regular-season games due to hamstring and ankle injuries. He recorded 57 receptions for 628 yards and seven touchdowns. We'll be watching for more, but Kittle seems likely to see some game action barring the unexpected. |
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Giants | Three teams reportedly interested in signing Darius Slayton Tue Sep 8, 12:24 AM
The Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton on Monday, making him a free agent. Slayton said in a social media post that he is "excited to see what's next." Josina Anderson of Exhibit News Network reports that three teams have already reached out to Slayton's representation for preliminary discussions.
| Footballguys view: Anderson mentioned the Colts as a potential destination, given Slayton's relationship with quarterback Daniel Jones. Slayton spent seven seasons in New York, the longest-tenured Giants player before his release. He was a fifth-round pick of the Giants in 2019, four rounds after the team drafted Jones. Slayton and Jones played together six seasons. Slayton caught 37 passes for 538 yards and one touchdown last season. |
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Buccaneers | Sean Tucker heading for a game-time decision Tue Sep 8, 12:22 AM
Head coach Todd Bowles won't disclose Sean Tucker's injury because he doesn't have to, but said he will be a game-time decision Sunday as he works his way back.
| Footballguys view: The Buccaneers will have to reveal the issue on Wednesday when they file their first official injury report of the season. The Buccaneers already have their top two running backs established with Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell occupying the top spots. If Tucker cannot play, Josh Williams would be next in line for opportunities in the backfield. |
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Dolphins | Ollie Gordon II sheds no-contact jersey Tue Sep 8, 12:19 AM
Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon II is no longer in a red, no-contact jersey.
| Footballguys view: As CBSSports.com suggests, the running back may be ready to go for Miami's Week 1 matchup with the Raiders on Sunday, but he could also be held out as a precaution. The second-year pro is set to serve as the No. 3 option behind De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright, meaning the Dolphins arguably have the luxury of giving Gordon an extra week to recover if necessary. |
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49ers | Nick Bosa will play against the Rams in Week 1 Tue Sep 8, 12:17 AM
49ers defensive end Nick Bosa might need some time to get back to 100 percent, but he will play in the season opener. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris confirmed that Bosa's surgically repaired right knee is good enough to get him on the field against the Rams.
| Footballguys view: Bosa, 28, said last week he thought he would be ready to go for Week 1, and he made the trip to Australia. He tore his ACL in a Sept. 21 game against the Cardinals and underwent surgery Sept. 26. As he was coming back this summer, Bosa experienced soreness and tendinitis in his right knee, and the 49ers backed him down until Sept. 2, when he returned to practice. He has played only 17 games over the past two seasons, totaling 11 sacks. |
Giants | WR Darius Slayton released Mon Sep 7, 05:08 PM
The Giants released veteran WR Darius Slayton.
| Footballguys view: The 2019 fifth-round pick moves on after 296 catches in 106 games over seven seasons in East Rutherford. As NFL insider Jordan Schultz noted, Slayton has quietly become one of the more productive wideouts the Giants have had, ranking top 15 all-time in club history in both catches and yards. Slayton was also the team's longest-tenured player. |
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Cardinals | RB Jeremiyah Love continues to progress Mon Sep 7, 04:45 PM
Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love continues to progress as he recovers from a high ankle sprain, coach Mike LaFleur said today. Asked how he feels about Love's status for Week 1: "I feel good," LaFleur said.
| Footballguys view: It's early in the week, but ESPN.com's Josh Weinfuss reports that Love was "moving around" during Monday's walkthrough. Reporting last week suggested that Love was 50-50 for this week's opener against the Chargers. The team's first injury report for its matchup against the Chargers will be released on Wednesday. Tyler Allgeier will play a greater role if Love is sidelined or limited by this injury. |
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Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson unlikely to play, but making the trip to Seattle Mon Sep 7, 04:32 PM
The Patriots injury report shows interior OL Ben Brown (knee) downgraded to out because he didn't travel, but TreVeyon Henderson did travel, though he was a non-participant.
| Footballguys view: Although he's making the trip, Henderson hasn't practiced since Aug. 24. Henderson is not expected to play. Still, we'll continue to monitor his status and remind you that Rhamondre Stevenson is all but certain to handle the bulk of the workload in Seattle. |
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Cowboys | LG Tyler Smith to miss at least a month Mon Sep 7, 04:20 PM
Cowboys All-Pro LG Tyler Smith is set to have thumb surgery, coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters.
| Footballguys view: Smith is out at least four weeks and headed to Injured Reserve. As AtoZSports.com notes, the news puts T.J. Bass into the spotlight, as he's set to start between left tackle Tyler Guyton and center Cooper Beebe, a three-man combo the Cowboys were also forced to use early in 2025. |
Colts | Steichen: Alec Pierce is good to go for Week 1 Mon Sep 7, 03:42 PM
There wasn't really any doubt about this, but Colts coach Shane Steichen reiterates that WR Alec Pierce is right on track and will play in Sunday's opener against the Baltimore Ravens.
| Footballguys view: While this is positive news, fantasy investors should keep their enthusiasm in check here. Pierce just went through his first full practice last week after rehabbing from ankle/heel surgery performed in March. It's fair to expect a bit of a ramp-up given the circumstances. But even if he's not an ideal start this week, Pierce is going to play a major role in this offense once he's at full speed. |
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Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins back on the practice field Mon Sep 7, 02:53 PM
All is well in Cincinnati: Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are back at practice today as the team begins prep for Tampa Bay.
| Footballguys view: Chase hyperextended his knee during a practice two weeks ago, and Higgins missed time late last week dealing with a heel contusion. Head coach Zac Taylor said late last week that both wideouts would be limited participants in practice throughout the week, but expressed no concern about their chances of missing the team's Week 1 game against the Buccaneers. That said, we'll continue to watch for more. |
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Bears | Rome Odunze not on hand for Monday's practice Mon Sep 7, 02:47 PM
WR Rome Odunze, who left last Thursday's practice early, was not taking part in Monday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Initial reports suggested that Odunze, who left that session with a foot issue, should be all good for Week 1. This latest issue is a problem with his right foot -- not the left foot that he suffered a stress fracture in. We'll continue to follow up as the Bears prepare for Sunday's game in Carolina. |
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Bears | D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai both on the field Monday Mon Sep 7, 02:46 PM
RBs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai were back on the field at Halas Hall as the Chicago Bears got in a 50-minute bonus practice in advance of the season opener.
| Footballguys view: Swift left last Thursday's practice with what was reportedly cramping. That he's back to work today is obviously a good sign. It's maybe a better sign for Monangai, who just started running again after suffering a knee injury in mid-August. We'll continue to monitor in advance of Sunday's game against the Panthers. |
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Panthers | Jonathon Brooks working off to the side Monday Mon Sep 7, 02:27 PM
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (general soreness) is still off to the side with a trainer in practice.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Dave Canales spoke with reporters following Monday's practice. When asked about the outlook for Brooks, Canales kept playing his cards close to his chest. "I hope so," he replied. Brooks was also held to the side during last week's sessions with what Canales has described as "general soreness." Canales did, however, say that he was "very optimistic" about the third-year rusher's chances of suiting up at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. We'll continue to follow up and remind you that Chuba Hubbard is currently healthy and standing by. |
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Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson sitting out again Monday Mon Sep 7, 02:11 PM
No TreVeyon Henderson or Ben Brown at Patriots practice Monday. They missed every practice leading up to this Week 1 matchup.
| Footballguys view: Things have taken a definite turn for Henderson, who hasn't practiced since he injured his ankle on Aug. 24. Fantasy investors should be planning on him being absent in Seattle on Wednesday night, with Rhamondre Stevenson handling the bulk of the workload. Worth noting: Boston Herald staffer Andrew Callahan believes the Patriots will use an up-tempo offense and that Stevenson's skills as both a runner and in pass protection will be vital. |
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Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan practiced Monday Mon Sep 7, 02:10 PM
Bucs WRs Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan were on the practice field Monday. RB Sean Tucker was not.
| Footballguys view: Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters last week that Egbuka and McMillan were "headed in the right direction" as they deal with their respective injuries. Egbuka has been dealing with a toe injury, while McMillan has a knee injury. Running back Tucker, however, is dealing with an undisclosed injury. The Buccaneers will play the Bengals in Cincinnati to open the season on Sunday. The first injury report of the week for the contest is due out on Wednesday. |
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Patriots | Vrabel: TreVeyon Henderson working hard to return Mon Sep 7, 11:32 AM
Mike Vrabel asked about TreVeyon Henderson's status for Wednesday's game in Seattle: "We'll see how he feels today. We'll see if he can do anything. He's working extremely hard to come back."
| Footballguys view: Henderson hasn't practiced since sustaining an ankle injury on Aug. 24. As a result, fantasy GMs have been preparing for more Rhamondre Stevenson to begin the regular season. ESPN's Mike Reiss expects the team to call up Hassan Haskins or Lan Larison from the practice squad to help Corey Kiner (who they just acquired from the Cardinals for a seventh-round pick) back up Stevenson this week. While he faces a tough matchup in Seattle, Stevenson is a viable starting option for your team, assuming Henderson is indeed sidelined. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey not on field early in today's practice Mon Sep 7, 11:04 AM
Christian McCaffrey and Nick Bosa were not taking part in drills in the early portion of the 49ers' practice that was open to the media. George Kittle is practicing.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers are in Melbourne for Thursday's game against the Rams. McCaffrey missed time last month due to "tightness," but he subsequently told reporters it was planned rest. For now, there's no reason to believe he won't be ready to go on Thursday. We'll continue to watch for more and remind you that Kaelon Black and Jordan James are the next men up if need be. |
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49ers | Mike Evans downplays training camp injuries Mon Sep 7, 10:50 AM
49ers wide receiver Mike Evans did not practice much at training camp this summer due to injuries, but he's not concerned about his health heading into Thursday's opener against the Rams. Evans missed time with groin and quad issues, and he has a history of hamstring injuries that have cost him time. Still, he told reporters at a press conference in Australia that this summer's time off was more about precaution than any limitations he was feeling. "I know I'm an older player. I've had probably over a thousand practices, football practices in my life now, so I know what I'm doing out there," Evans said. "None of my injuries were significant. If it was a game week, I wouldn't have missed any time."
| Footballguys view: Evans was always set to play a big role in the 49ers' offense, but injuries to Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk have made him an even more significant piece of the offensive puzzle. That makes it good news that he's feeling well heading into Week 1 and will make keeping him on the field vital to the team's hopes for the whole season. |
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa will start Week 1; Penix will be inactive Mon Sep 7, 10:49 AM
Tua Tagovailoa will be the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Sunday's season opener. The Falcons announced their decision Monday, ending a months-long competition between Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.
| Footballguys view: Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Penix, who is recovering from a knee injury that ended his 2025 season, will be inactive in Week 1 while Cooper Rush will serve as Tagovailoa's backup against the Steelers. It's safe to assume this week's assignments and roles aren't permanent. We'll be following along in the coming weeks. |
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Rams | McVay Expects Puka Nacua to play Week 1 Mon Sep 7, 01:11 AM
Rams WR Puka Nacua, who has been dealing with psoas soreness and also could be facing potential discipline under the NFL's personal conduct policy for previous off-the-field behavior, is expected to play in Week 1 vs. the 49ers, per HC Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: At this point, there's no reason to believe Nacua will miss the opener. But the Rams will be traveling to Melbourne late Tuesday night. We'll be watching closely to make sure Nacua is on the plane. |
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Seahawks | Emmanwori limited coming off ankle surgery Mon Sep 7, 01:10 AM
The Seahawks have been saying very little about safety Nick Emmanwori's recovery from offseason ankle surgery that happened in July. On Sunday, they were required to say one specific thing -- whether and to what extent he practiced. On the first official injury report of the season, Emmanwori was listed as a limited participant due to the ankle.
| Footballguys view: Not practicing on Sunday was safety Ty Okada (hamstring). Limited were guard Anthony Bradford (knee), receiver Tory Horton (hamstring), and tackle Josh Jones (quadriceps). Full participants were tight end A.J. Barner (oblique), cornerback Julian Neal (quadricep), and running back Emmanuel Wilson (hamstring). We'll be watching for more in advance of Wednesday's game against the Patriots. |
Giants | OG Runyan Jr. gets two-year extension Mon Sep 7, 01:08 AM
After extending quarterback Jameis Winston by two years, the Giants signed guard Jon Runyan Jr. to a two-year, $22 million extension. Runyan's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, announced the contract. Runyan is now under contract through 2028.
| Footballguys view: Runyan was a sixth-round pick of the Packers in 2020. After four years with the Packers (three as a full-time starter), he signed with the Giants. He has been a full-time starter for New York since 2024. He is expected to be the starting left guard next Sunday night, when the Giants host the Cowboys on the first Sunday night of the new year. |
Seahawks | Arroyo, Shaheed to have larger roles in new offense Sun Sep 6, 06:18 PM
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com expects to see "a lot of two tight ends on the field" for the Seahawks under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury. He said both AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo will be "major" parts of the offense. Fowler also said that he expects Rashid Shaheed to be "more of a complete receiver" in the offense this year, and that he should get more targets this season.
| Footballguys view: Fowler indicated that perhaps Jaxon Smith-Njigba's astronomical 36% target share could go down with Shaheed getting "more of that", and defenses will certainly be trying to force Sam Darnold to look to someone other than Smith-Njigba early in the season. Arroyo has made a lot of strides in his second offseason after the team took him in the second round last year, and he could also help take some heat off of Darnold with his vertical speed and athleticism in the middle of the field while providing a heavier personnel set to benefit the running game, which will be led in Week 1 by rookie Jadarian Price, who Fowler says will be a big factor but won't get 20 carries a game because Seattle likes to use two or three backs. |
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Rams | Aaron Donald, Myles Garrett to practice Sunday Sun Sep 6, 06:09 PM
Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports that Rams DT Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett (knee) will practice on Sunday and that head coach Sean McVay will update their status on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: Donald's status is more uncertain than Garrett's. Garrett has been resting his knee because of swelling since July, but that was likely a load-management strategy as much as it was addressing the injury. Donald just signed with the team a week ago, so he might not truly be in "football shape" yet. Still, practicing today makes it more likely Donald can go on Thursday vs. San Francisco. The Rams defense could be something special (including in fantasy leagues) if both Donald and Garrett are anywhere near their typical Hall of Fame level of play this year. |
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Giants | Beat writer 'confident' Skattebo is team RB1 to open season, wouldn't be surprised if Harris takes over at some point Sun Sep 6, 05:30 PM
Dan Duggan of The Athletic wrote that he is confident Cam Skattebo will be the #1 back for the Giants season opener vs. Cowboys, and he is not sure if the team sees free agent pickup Najee Harris as ready for the #2 job in Week 1, but that his sense is that it "won't be long" until Harris is the #2 back. After that, Duggan writes that it "wouldn't surprise (him) if Harris becomes the lead back at some point this season".
| Footballguys view: This is reassuring if you are deciding whether to put Skattebo in your Week 1 lineup, but a bit concerning if you were planning on counting on him as a starter all season. Skattebo left Tyrone Tracy in the dust last season, but Najee Harris is a proven perennial 1,000-yard rusher that Giants run game architect Greg Roman loves from their brief time together with the Chargers last year. Harris should be rostered in most leagues, even if he is an inactive in Week 1, which Duggan thinks is possible. |
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Bills | Keon Coleman could play Week 1, Shakir, Johnson uncertain Sun Sep 6, 05:10 PM
Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports that Bills WR Keon Coleman returned to practice last week, but WR Khalil Shakir and RB Ty Johnson did not, although they were working on the side, with Shakir getting in some jogging. He called returning to practice with more than a week before the season opener an "extremely promising sign" for Coleman.
| Footballguys view: Buscaglia speculated that the team might be giving Shakir "all the rest it can until the first regular-season week arrives" "given his usual workload", but that both he and Johnson are uncertain for Week 1. If Shakir can't go, fourth-round pick Skyler Bell, who impressed with his toughness after the catch in the preseason finale against the Steelers, will get more work along with Coleman. If Johnson, who hasn't practiced since August 8, can't go, expect James Cook to get more work in the passing game. |
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Giants | Jameis Winston signs two-year, $13 million extension Sun Sep 6, 05:01 PM
Jordan Schultz reports that the Giants and QB Jameis Winston have agreed to a two-year, $13 million extension.
| Footballguys view: While Winston might have had a chance for more value growth if he became a free agent next season, backing up Jaxson Dart is also a decent recipe to see the field as a starter at least once or twice in a season, if not more often and longer. The Giants want Dart to not put his body in danger as much as a runner, but that is easier requested than done. Winston had a rushing touchdown in one of his two starts last year, and threw for 366 yards and two scores in the other. He is one of the few backups worth rostering in superflex leagues. Obviously, Winston and the Giants coaching staff must be hitting it off. Winston's presence will also be good for Dart's development and that is one of the reasons the team pursued the extension. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson 'clear-cut starter', Henderson misses practice again Sun Sep 6, 04:43 PM
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson missed practice again on Sunday, September 6. Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports that New England RB Rhamondre Stevenson "would have been the clear-cut starter" even if TreVeyon Henderson's status for Wednesday's season opener was not in doubt.
| Footballguys view: Reiss is one of the most trusted beat writers, so we believe him. He cited the 46-25 snap split from the season opener last year when making the above statement. Reiss expects the team to call up Hassan Haskins or Lan Larison from the practice squad to help Corey Kiner (who they just acquired from the Cardinals for a seventh-round pick) back up Stevenson vs. the Seahawks. You might not have drafted Stevenson to be a starter for your fantasy team considering how late he was falling (rounds past Henderson) in early drafts, but he should be in lineups nonetheless. |
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Bengals | Burrow: Chase Brown will be a big factor this year Sun Sep 6, 02:25 AM
For all the money the Cincinnati Bengals have spent on quarterback Joe Burrow and the passing attack, it can be easy to overlook running back Chase Brown. But Burrow can't be lumped into that group. "Obviously we're going to get the ball in (wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase)'s hands as many times as we can," Burrow said in late July. "But I think a close second is Chase Brown just because of how explosive he is and the things he can do with the ball in his hands."
| Footballguys view: Fantasy drafters noticed Brown putting up fantasy first-round pick numbers once Burrow returned from injury last year, pushing Brown up into the first half of the second round of drafts. If we had heard this earlier in the summer, Brown might have gotten into the first round, and we won't talk you out of taking him in the late first if you haven't drafted yet. |
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Vikings | S Harrison Smith returns to Minnesota Sun Sep 6, 02:22 AM
After months of contemplating retirement, safety Harrison Smith has agreed to return to the Minnesota Vikings for a 15th season, the team announced Saturday.
| Footballguys view: Smith's return is huge for a defense that already lost Jamal Adams, saw Smith's replacement Theo Jackson suffer a leg injury this summer that still has him sidelined, and saw long-term replacement and third-round pick Jakobe Thomas have some back troubles this summer. The team intends to start Smith vs. the Packers in Week 1 even though he wasn't at camp. Smith played one of the best games of the season on Christmas last year, so he can still bring it and will improve the Vikings defense, especially their playmaking ability. |
Jaguars | QB Lawrence 'can play more freely' Sat Sep 5, 06:17 PM
Mike DiRocco, from ESPN, reports Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence worked this offseason to gain a "graduate level understanding" of Liam Coen's offense.
| Footballguys view: Last year, in his first year in the Coen offense, Lawrence was trying to learn the offense while playing through/with injury. This offseason, Lawrence has worked diligently to further understand progressions and adjustments. He's an elite-level player, and there's a chance Lawrence could finish 2026 as the no.1 fantasy quarterback. |
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49ers | DE Sam Okuayinonu placed on IR Sat Sep 5, 05:35 PM
49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu won't play against the Rams on Thursday, and he will miss at least three more games as well. The 49ers announced that they placed Okuayinonu on injured reserve on Saturday.
Link to story Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson's Week 1 status uncertain Sat Sep 5, 04:24 PM
RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is not present for the media-access portion of Saturday's practice. He hasn't practiced since sustaining the injury on Aug. 24. The Patriots will submit their first injury report of the season later Saturday.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs have been preparing for more Rhamondre Stevenson to begin the regular season if Henderson can't go. The Patriots play on Wednesday night against the Seahawks in the season opener, and without practicing on Saturday it doesn't look good for Henderson. He hasn't practiced with the team since suffering the ankle injury late in August. |
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Giants | Jaxson Dart gaining confidence in new offense Sat Sep 5, 03:12 PM
Jaxson Dart flashed a lot of potential last season in Brian Daboll's scheme. This summer, Dart looked shaky at times in the Giants' revamped offense, led by Matt Nagy and approved by John Harbaugh. Still, Dart expressed optimism about his progress with learning this system. "I feel so much better," Dart said of where he's at now, compared to the spring. "I feel in command. I feel confident. In this offense, there's a lot that's put on the quarterback's plate, but it's exactly how I want it. It's exactly how I viewed this coming together.
| Footballguys view: Nagy's scheme could end up being perfect for a quarterback like Dart. They should feature the rushing attack, which opens up play-action opportunities for the passing game. Nagy should have some designed runs for Dart as well. That makes Dart an interesting QB2 you likely got late in your drafts. |
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Raiders | More optimism about Ashton Jeanty's recovery Sat Sep 5, 03:07 PM
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty's status for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins is uncertain. But general manager John Spytek said the second-year player is in a "good spot" in his recovery from an ankle injury. "I expect him to be back as quick as he can, maybe quicker than some people would expect," Spytek said. "When that is, we'll see."
| Footballguys view: The Raiders could have Jeanty out there in Week 1 if he continues to progress. He's expected to be ready for the opener, but rookie RB Mike Washington has worked his way into more touches. While Jeanty provides RB2 punch with upside, Washington is at least a deep flex play in what could be a larger-than-expected role. |
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Giants | Tyrone Tracy Jr. a likely Week 1 inactive? Sat Sep 5, 03:03 PM
The odds of the Giants keeping four running backs active for Sunday night really don't make sense. This position might, in fact, be one where injury comes into play. Tyrone Tracy Jr. was still dealing with the stinger he suffered against the Jets in the preseason finale, so it's unknown at this time how much he'll be able to do in the coming week.
| Footballguys view: The Giants have a jam-packed backfield with Cam Skattebo, Najee Harris and Devin Singletary ahead of Tracy on the depth chart. Tracy was evaluated for a concussion in the preseason finale, but he cleared that with just a stinger instead. He has little to no fantasy value in his current role. |
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