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Saints | WR Olave left practice as a 'precautionary' measure (2026-09-17 18:11:49) [jump to this story] Ravens | Zay Flowers out again Thursday, Stanley and Simpson also missing practice (2026-09-17 16:16:38) [jump to this story] Texans | Nico Collins' Week 2 status 'in jeopardy' after hamstring injury, per ESPN (2026-09-17 14:14:13) [jump to this story] |
Puka Nacua (hip) out of Friday's practice. Fri Sep 18, 07:24 PM
Puka Nacua is not practicing on Friday, per LA Times reporter Gary Klein.
| Footballguys view: Nacua wasn't on Thursday's report, so his absence on Friday is especially notable. So far, there's little information about this injury, aside from the injury report noting his DNP. With the Rams playing the Giants on Monday night, fantasy managers will hope for clarity on this situation before Sunday's kickoff. |
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Saints | Chris Olave questionable for Sunday Fri Sep 18, 05:52 PM
Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Saints WR Chris Olave (hamstring) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and will carry a questionable designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens.
| Footballguys view: Luckily for fantasy managers, the Saints play at 1 pm ET on Sunday, so there will be no shortage of pivot options if Olave can't go. Olave came out of last week's gam unscathed, but was added to Thursday's injury report with a hamstring. He maintained his limited participation on Friday. If Olave is active, he's a must-start coming off last week's 182-yard showing. If he's inactive, DeVaughn Vele moves into the WR2 tier, while Bryce Lance becomes a desperation flex. |
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Falcons | Penix Jr. officially out, Tagovailoa doubtful; Rush confirmed as Week 2 starter Fri Sep 18, 05:52 PM
Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk reports with Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) been ruled out for Sunday's game and with QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) listed as doubtful, Cooper Rush is officially set to start, with Jack Strand as his backup.
| Footballguys view: Penix has practiced in full for back-to-back weeks, but he still seems to have some mental hurdles as he recovers from his third ACL tear. Last week's showing with Cooper Rush starting was abysmal. Drake London and Kyle Pitts were consistently open, and Rush couldn't get them the ball. Kyle Pitts is unstartable this week, and London can be played as a shaky WR2. Bijan Robinson should run all over a defense that the Bears just carved up for 291 yards last week, and he's an elite RB1. Managers who drafted London or Pitts can only hope Penix is back in Week 3. |
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Panthers | Jalen Coker has no injury designation, set for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 05:52 PM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker has no injury designation heading into Sunday's game, clearing him after being limited in practice earlier in the week with an ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: After Coker left Week 1's two-touchdown game in a boot, panic ensued. However, he opened the week's practice with limited participation and finished the week without any limitations. Tetairoa McMillan and Coker are the obvious one-two punch in the Panthers' passing attack. While Coker may not recreate his gaudy Week 1 statline, he's absolutely worth a look as a WR3 or flex. |
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Cardinals | LaFleur: Love-Allgeier will 'rotate' all season, role won't 'expand' Fri Sep 18, 05:49 PM
Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur discussed the running back rotation between RB Jeremiyah Love and RB Tyler Allgeier, per Cardinals.com. LaFleur said Love's role 'is going to be what it was' and that the two backs 'are going to rotate,' citing the long season ahead.
| Footballguys view: "I have no idea how many carries he's going to get. I have roughly an idea of how many plays he's going to get, but you never know," LaFleur said. In Week 1 against the Chargers, Love had 13 touches (11 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown) on 32 snaps, while Allgeier had 19 touches (17 carries for 61 yards) on 44 snaps. Sounds like we can expect more of the same this week and beyond. |
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Bears | Swift, Monangai practice fully, no injury designations for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 05:49 PM
Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Bears RB D'Andre Swift and RB Kyle Monangai are both good to go for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
| Footballguys view: Both running backs were limited early in the week, but they should be allotted their normal workloads in Week 2 against the Vikings. After Carolina's soft, deep coverage last week, Chicago will face a much more aggressive, blitz-heavy defense in Week 2. The Bears' run game looked lethal to start the season, but it'll be tougher sledding in Week 2. Swift can be started as a high-end RB2, and Monangai's outlook is a touchdown-dependent RB3. |
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Saints | Kamara, Jordan clear injury report ahead of Ravens matchup Fri Sep 18, 05:49 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara and DE Cam Jordan are off Friday's final injury report and expected to play Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.
| Footballguys view: After missing the season opener, Alvin Kamara will play in Week 2 against the Ravens. Per Kellen Moore, "Alvin is going to play a really valuable role this week." Last week, Travis Etienne Jr. and Kendre Miller split carries, while Etienne dominated the receiving work. Kamara is one of the most prolific pass-catching running backs in NFL history, signaling a potentially murky backfield going forward. This week, Etienne projects as a high-end RB3. Kamara, who could be limited in his return, is an RB5. And Miller projects to be involved just enough to make the other two frustrating for fantasy. We'll hope for more clarity on this backfield after Week 2, because it doesn't look great right now. |
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Patriots | Henderson (ankle) off injury report, expected to play Week 2 vs. Steelers Fri Sep 18, 05:44 PM
Patriots.com reports that RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is off the injury report and is expected to play in New England's Week 2 home opener against the Steelers on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: After practicing in full all week, TreVeyon Henderson will make his 2026 debut in Week 2 in a home matchup against the Steelers. Henderson took a backseat to Rhamondre Stevenson late in his rookie season, but it's still unclear how he'll be used in Year 2. Managers with running back depth who can afford a wait-and-see approach with Henderson should, but desperate managers can plug him in and hope he hits a home run in what's expected to be a limited role. We have Henderson ranked as a high-end RB4 this week, meaning he's more likely to be on your bench than in your lineup. |
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Bills | Joe Brady: DJ Moore 'will be out there' Week 3 if he can play Fri Sep 18, 05:43 PM
Bills OC Joe Brady said WR D.J. Moore will play in Week 3 against the Chargers if he is able to. Moore is considered day-to-day with a shoulder injury sustained in Buffalo's Thursday night win over the Lions, but the team avoided a major injury diagnosis.
| Footballguys view: The extra rest after Thursday Night Football makes it more likely Moore will have a chance to suit up. Moore was officially diagnosed with an AC joint sprain, and those can vary in severity. Our Adam Hutchinson expects Moore to miss at least one week. But if any player is tough enough to play through a painful injury, it's Moore. |
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Buccaneers | McMillan questionable with knee injury, trending toward Week 2 return Fri Sep 18, 05:41 PM
According to Buccaneers.com, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report ahead of Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Browns.
| Footballguys view: We'll hope for clarity on McMillan as we near kickoff. Luckily, the Buccaneers' games kick off early, giving fantasy managers plenty of options if he can't go. McMillan was inactive in Week 1, so few were relying on him in their lineups. If he can go, he's off the radar outside of the deepest leagues. If he can't, expect WR2/WR3 production from both Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin Sr. |
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Texans | Nico Collins ruled out for Week 2 vs. Bengals with hamstring injury Fri Sep 18, 05:38 PM
Andy Backstrom of Yahoo Sports reports that Texans WR Nico Collins has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Bengals due to a hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: It sounds like Collins avoided the worst-case scenario, and his hamstring injury is relatively minor. However, he'll miss at least Week 2. Xavier Hutchinson was in a full-time role last week, and that should continue. Kayshon Boutte, now with the Texans for over a full month, should also see some extra work. Dalton Schultz moves near the top of the weekly tight end streamer list. The Texans will have a tough matchup against a high-scoring Bengals offense, and the healthy receivers should see more than their typical workload. Desperate managers could look to stream Hutchinson and Boutte, but Schultz's positional designation could make him the most valuable beneficiary. |
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey listed as questionable for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 05:31 PM
The Chargers are listing WR Ladd McConkey as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders due to his rib injury.
| Footballguys view: McConkey exited early last week with a rib injury and missed the first couple of practices this week. He returned on Friday, albeit in a limited fashion. Our Adam Hutchison expects McConkey to miss at least one game and return in Week 3, although his return to practice could signal more of a possibility than we initially expected. With the game kicking off in the late slate, fantasy managers will hope for more clarity early. Tre Harris, Pat Bryant, Caleb Douglas, Demarcus Robinson, Jakobi Meyers, Antonio Williams, Ryan Flournoy, and Darnell Mooney are all receivers playing late that McConkey managers could roster as potential pivots. |
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Joe Burrow (back) a full participant on Friday, on track to play Fri Sep 18, 04:50 PM
After some limited practices early in the week, Joe Burrow returned as a full participant in Friday's practice and is set to start in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: There was an early-week scare when Burrow popped up on the injury report and wasn't throwing. All of those concerns can be laid to rest after a full practice on Friday. Burrow will have a tough matchup against the stout Texans defense, but the Bengals offense has no problem rising to the occasion against tough opponents. Burrow is a QB1 in this matchup. Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown are all must-start options. |
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Ravens | WR Zay Flowers listed as doubtful for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 03:21 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game vs. the Saints.
| Footballguys view: A "doubtful" tag is pretty much the same as being "out" these days, so fantasy managers should prepare to be without Flowers in Week 2. In what projects to be a high-scoring matchup against the Saints, Rashod Bateman is set to operate as the team's primary receiver, despite his zero-point performance in Week 1. Mark Andrews should also be plenty involved, and he can be relied on as a top-ten tight end this week. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers listed as doubtful for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 03:01 PM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is doubtful to play on Sunday vs. the Chargers, said HC Klint Kubiak. The team will see how Bowers feels pregame to determine whether he plays or not.
| Footballguys view: Bowers' participation in Friday's practice feels like a bit of gamesmanship in an upcoming divisional matchup against the Chargers. While the team said that Bowers will test his knee in pregame warmups, fantasy managers should be prepared to be without Bowers in Week 2. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray ruled out vs. Bears; Wentz to start Fri Sep 18, 02:46 PM
The Vikings ruled out QB Kyler Murray for Sunday's game against the Bears. Carson Wentz will start in Murray's absence.
| Footballguys view: No major surprise here as Murray has been unable to log a full practice this week after exiting last week's game early with a concussion. Murray is expected to regain his role as the team's starting quarterback once he's able, but Carson Wentz will start in Week 2 against the Bears. Wentz has proven more than capable of getting the ball to Justin Jefferson, and he should be viewed as an elite WR1 in this matchup. Jordan Addison is a deep flex play, and T.J. Hockenson is in the streaming discussion. Regarding Wentz, he's only on the radar in two-quarterback and superflex leagues. |
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Brock Bowers returns to practice on Friday Fri Sep 18, 02:45 PM
After missing Week 1's game, Bowers has returned to practice following a preseason meniscus trim.
| Footballguys view: Ten days after his unexpected meniscus trim, Bowers is back at practice for the first time, although his availability for Sunday's game against the Chargers is still firmly in doubt. Bowers was seen walking onto the field, but looked a bit ginger in his gait. With the game kicking off in the late slate, fantasy managers need a secondary option in case Bowers can't go. Luckily for most managers, they already secured their insurance option last week. If Bowers is active, it's hard to imagine benching him. But Bowers will likely sit this week out and see how he feels in practice next week, leading up to a matchup in New Orleans against the Saints. We'll hopefully get more clarity after today's practice. |
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Ravens | Zay Flowers returned to practice Friday Fri Sep 18, 01:21 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) returned to practice Friday after sitting out the previous two days.
| Footballguys view: According to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec, Flowers "didn't appear to be doing much today." It's not uncommon for an injured player to return to the practice field on Friday to test out their injury before realizing they aren't ready to return, and that could be the case here. If Flowers is active this week, there's obvious risk of a limited role or re-injury. If Flowers can't go, Rashod Bateman would operate as the team's top receiver, and Mark Andrews should see enough work to crack the top-ten tight ends. |
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Packers | More speculation on possible Josh Jacobs suspension Fri Sep 18, 12:08 PM
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the NFL's investigation is ongoing, but Josh Jacobs could face a suspension sooner rather than later. Jacobs remains on the commissioner exempt list. A four-to-six-game suspension could be the range, based on a few people Fowler has talked to in the league, although that's obviously fluid and based on the league's findings.
| Footballguys view: Whether Jacobs' time on the commissioners' exempt list will count as time served remains unknown, but Jacobs will likely return to play at some point this season, potentially much sooner than we expected. The video of the alleged assault has been the smoking gun in this case, and yesterday's court ruling sealed the evidence, meaning that video won't be available to the public. Once Jacobs returns, he's likely a steady RB1, just as he has been his entire career. Until he returns, Chris Brooks and MarShawn Lloyd are both in weekly flex consideration. |
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Bills | DJ Moore suffered an AC joint sprain Fri Sep 18, 11:49 AM
Bills WR DJ Moore, who was off to a fast start in Buffalo, is believed to have suffered an AC joint sprain, sources say. While it's not a serious injury, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Moore's status is up in the air for next week.
| Footballguys view: The good news is that Moore avoided what looked like a broken collarbone. AC joint sprains can vary in severity, but this will almost certainly be less impactful than the alternative. If Moore is active in Week 3, he's a plug-and-play WR2. If he's inactive, expect Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman to be more involved. Per our Adam Hutchison, "Thursday night game gives him some extra time to rest, but I think he probably misses Week 3, with the latest return to play timeline projection being Week 5." |
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Vikings | QB Murray limited again Thursday, protocol update coming Friday Thu Sep 17, 07:33 PM
Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Vikings QB Kyler Murray was limited for the second straight day in Thursday's practice as he continues working through the concussion protocol after being knocked out of last Sunday's win over the Packers. The next update on Murray's status will come Friday, and if he is not cleared to face the Bears, QB Carson Wentz is in line to start after going 12-of-19 for 133 yards and three touchdowns in relief last week. WR Jauan Jennings (personal) and RT Brian O'Neill (knee) did not practice Thursday, while LB Andrew Van Ginkel (chest) was limited again and LB Blake Cashman (wrist) was upgraded to full participation.
| Footballguys view: Carson Wentz took over for Murray in Week 1, and he ran the Vikings' offense efficiently. If Murray has to miss the game against the Bears on Sunday, Wentz could give Fantasy GMs QB2/streaming production. Let's see if Murray clears the concussion protocol with an update on Friday. |
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Saints | WR Olave left practice as a 'precautionary' measure Thu Sep 17, 06:11 PM
Nick Underhill, from NewOrleans.Football, reports Saints WR Chris Olave (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice. This comes after Olave was not on the injury report on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: The move to limit Olave is being reported as not a big deal. However, until we see him fully practice on Friday, it's difficult to share the same sentiment. At this time, just keep his practice status on your radar. Devaughn Vele would get more work if Olave misses time. |
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey working off to the side, Week 2 status in question Thu Sep 17, 06:05 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey continues to deal with a rib injury sustained during Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. Kris Rhim of ESPN reports that McConkey was working off to the side with a trainer at Thursday's practice, marking his third straight missed practice.
| Footballguys view: McConkey is working to get back to the practice field, but he'll need to be at least limited on Friday for us to feel good about this situation. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has characterized McConkey as day-to-day. McConkey had five receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown before exiting Sunday's game, and caught 66 passes for 789 yards with six touchdowns last season. |
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Colts | Anthony Richardson returns to full practice; Pierce now sidelined with heel injury Thu Sep 17, 06:03 PM
The Colts' injury report on Thursday shows QB Anthony Richardson Sr. returning to full participation after being limited earlier in the week. WR Keenan Allen and LB Austin Ajiake also practiced fully on Thursday, joining DT DeForest Buckner and LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) as full participants. However, WR Alec Pierce (heel) did not practice after being a full participant Wednesday, while WR Ashton Dulin (ankle), RB D.J. Giddens (knee) and DT Grover Stewart (personal matter) also sat out ahead of Sunday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Going from full practice to missing practice could be just a rest day (although that should've come on Wednesday). Let's see if he can get back out there on Friday, at least in a limited fashion. It's looking like Pierce could be a game-time decision, and being that the Colts play on Sunday night, it only further complicates things for Fantasy GMs. Pierce does say the plan is for him to be put on the field more in Week 2. Stay tuned. |
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Ravens | Zay Flowers out again Thursday, Stanley and Simpson also missing practice Thu Sep 17, 04:16 PM
Ravens.com reports that WR Zay Flowers (hamstring), LT Ronnie Stanley (toe), and LG John Simpson (groin) all did not practice Thursday as Baltimore prepares for Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. Head Coach Jesse Minter said Flowers is day to day. Baltimore is already thin at receiver after rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) was placed on injured reserve, and OC Declan Doyle acknowledged that game plans could change based on Flowers' and Lane's availability after both exited the Week 1 win over the Colts.
| Footballguys view: That's back-to-back missed practices for Flowers, and that means he is trending towards not playing in Week 2. Let's see what Friday brings, but Fantasy GMs have to have other options ready. Mark Andrews could get even more targets if Flowers has to miss the game against the Saints. Rashod Bateman, Devontez Walker, and Elijah Sarratt could be their trio of wide receivers on Sunday. |
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Cardinals | TE Trey McBride (not injury related) did not practice Thursday Thu Sep 17, 02:56 PM
Cardinals TE Trey McBride (not injury related) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: McBride was seen working off to the side on Wednesday, and now he gets a rest/back designation on Thursday. We're not worried about his status as it seems more just like getting him some rest during the week. McBride caught 9-of-13 targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals' Week 1 win against the Chargers. He's a top-tier TE1 every week he plays. |
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Ravens | WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not practice Thursday Thu Sep 17, 02:50 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Chargers | WR Ladd McConkey (ribs) did not practice Thursday Thu Sep 17, 02:46 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (ribs) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Raiders | TE Brock Bowers (knee) did not practice Thursday Thu Sep 17, 02:38 PM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Let's circle back on Friday just in case Bowers can be limited in practice. He's trying to come back from a meniscus trim, but we could see Michael Mayer out there as the starter against the Chargers on Sunday. We like Mayer as a streaming option (TE2 with upside) if Bowers has to miss the game. |
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49ers | RB Christian McCaffrey (not injury related) did not practice Thursday Thu Sep 17, 02:31 PM
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (not injury related) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey rushed 10 times for 68 yards in the 49ers' Week 1 win over the Rams, adding five catches for 20 yards. He did experience cramps during the game, according to HC Kyle Shanahan, but McCaffrey is only getting rest here during the week. It's wise for the 49ers to take it easy on the superstar back, given his injury history. McCaffrey missing a practice or two during the week is just likely to be a thing. |
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Texans | Nico Collins' Week 2 status 'in jeopardy' after hamstring injury, per ESPN Thu Sep 17, 02:14 PM
Jared Dubin of CBS Sports reports that Texans WR Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice and met with doctors afterward. While the injury is not considered serious, his status for Houston's Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals is in jeopardy, according to ESPN. Collins had seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills.
| Footballguys view: If Collins is out, Houston would likely turn to Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne as its top four wide receivers, with Jayden Higgins (torn ACL) and Tank Dell (recovering from a 2024 knee injury) unavailable. We like Boutte and Hutchinson as 'what the heck' flex plays in Week 2 against the Bengals. |
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Colts | Full practice for WR Pierce Wed Sep 16, 06:33 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce (heel) is practicing in full for Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: In the loss to the Ravens in Week 1, Pierce led all Colts receivers with 61 yards on his four catches (six targets). That was on a limited snap count due to the heel injury. Now, he's practicing in full and should have fewer restrictions in terms of snaps. That gives him flex appeal (with upside) in a Week 2 contest against the Chiefs. |
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Steelers | Limited Wednesday practice for WR Pittman Wed Sep 16, 06:12 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) was limited on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Pittman was not listed on the injury report a week ago. It's Wednesday, so we're going to give this a bit of grace. As per usual, let's see what Pittman does at Friday's practice. Pittman caught all three of his targets for 58 yards in the Steelers' win over the Falcons, leading the Steelers receivers in Week 1. |
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Bengals | Back tightness for QB Burrow Wed Sep 16, 06:07 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow said he is dealing with "back tightness" ahead of Week 2 against the Texans.
| Footballguys view: Burrow got hit while going out of bounds, and he looked sore afterwards in Week 1. Reports indicate Burrow was very limited at practice on Wednesday. It's worth noting, but nothing to worry about yet as Burrow said the idea of him not playing in Week 2 is "ridiculous." |
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Bears | RB Monangai limited on Wednesday Wed Sep 16, 06:06 PM
Chicago Bears RB Kyle Monangai (hamstring) was limited on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Monangai came through with over 100 yards on the ground in Week 1 despite having to work through an August knee injury. A hamstring injury can linger, so the Bears are being careful with Monangai here. We like him as a flex/deep flex play in Week 2 against the Vikings. |
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Jaguars | WR Thomas limited on Wednesday Wed Sep 16, 06:04 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: The Jaguars travel to play the Denver Broncos this weekend. Reports indicate this could be a reaggravation of the shoulder injury Thomas suffered in training camp. Jaguars HC Liam Coen says Thomas will play in Week 2. He's a WR4/deep flex if he plays on Sunday. |
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Saints | RB Kamara to play vs Ravens Wed Sep 16, 06:01 PM
New Orleans Saints HC Kellen Moore said RB Alvin Kamara (knee) will play in Week 2 against the Ravens.
| Footballguys view: Kamara was close to playing in Week 1, so it's no surprise that he's going to be ready for the Ravens on Sunday. He's going to split the workload with starting RB Travis Etienne. Last week, Etienne had seven catches, and that's a total that should get cut into with Kamara back on the field. |
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Chargers | WR McConkey not practicing Wednesday Wed Sep 16, 04:40 PM
Los Angeles Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh said WR Ladd McConkey (rib) will not practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Missing practice on Wednesday is not a great start to the week of preparation. After losing to the Cardinals in Week 1, the Chargers are hoping for a different result against the Raiders in Week 2. Rib injuries come down to pain tolerance, so we'll have to see if McConkey gets any work by Friday at the latest. It's so thin at the position, the Chargers signed WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling on Tuesday. |
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Vikings | Jordan Mason placed on IR with a thumb injury Wed Sep 16, 02:47 PM
Vikings have placed RB Jordan Mason (thumb) on injured reserve and signed RB DeeJay Dallas to their 53-man roster.
| Footballguys view: Well, it's more than just a "sore thumb" for Mason. He will be eligible to return after a four-game absence (with a bye in Week 6, that means Mason could return in Week 7). Mason rushed 15 times for 59 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Packers. We'll see Aaron Jones perhaps get more work with Mason out, and Dallas is a veteran with experience who could get some touches as well. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers won't practice Wednesday Wed Sep 16, 01:52 PM
Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak said TE Brock Bowers (knee) will not practice today.
| Footballguys view: There are two different thoughts about Bowers' Week 2 status. Some reporters hint that his knee injury is not that serious and Week 2 is a possibility. While others highlight how he's not beginning the week even limited in practice. Michael Mayer continues as the starter for the Raiders as Bowers misses time, but we could see Bowers back by Week 4 at the latest. |
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Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson to increase practice participation Wed Sep 16, 01:37 PM
New England Patriots HC Mike Vrabel said in his Wednesday press conference that TreVeyon Henderson should do more at practice on Wednesday as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: Henderson is practicing in full on Wednesday. His ability to flip the field makes him a threat to score anytime he touches the ball. Rhamondre Stevenson is the lead back, but Henderson should get work as a change-of-pace back (at least). He's got weekly flex appeal with that role. |
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Seahawks | QB Darnold to miss Week 2 'possibly' Week 3 Wed Sep 16, 01:35 PM
Jeremy Fowler, from ESPN, reports Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (glute) will miss Week 2 and "possibly" Week 3.
| Footballguys view: The team has Drew Lock as their starter while Darnold misses time. This is a short-term injury, and Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald does not anticipate putting the veteran quarterback on Injured Reserve. |
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Falcons | QB Penix not yet ready for game action Wed Sep 16, 01:31 PM
Jeremy Fowler, from ESPN, reports Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix, Jr. (knee) is "not yet ready for live game action."
| Footballguys view: Things are just flat-out bad at the quarterback position for the Falcons. Penix could be their future, but he's got to get healthy, stay healthy, and play good football to prove that. Even though they may be forced to start Cooper Rush again, the Falcons would be wise not to rush Penix back. Adjust expectations for guys in the passing game like Kyle Pitts and Drake London accordingly. |
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Bills | No snap restrictions for TE Kincaid Wed Sep 16, 01:25 PM
Jeremy Fowler, from ESPN, reports there are no snap restrictions for Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid this season.
| Footballguys view: New Bills HC Joe Brady is going to use Kincaid early and often as a trusted weapon for QB Josh Allen. Kincaid caught 5-of-6 targets for 130 yards in Buffalo's Week 1 win over the Texans. We like him as a top-5 TE1 going forward. |
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49ers | WR De'Zhaun Stribling being placed on IR; out at least four games Wed Sep 16, 12:17 PM
San Francisco 49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling is being placed on injured reserve due to his ankle injury, sidelining him for at least four games, per sources.
Link to story Colts | WR Keenan Allen formally charged with two misdemeanors Wed Sep 16, 10:30 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Keenan Allen faces two misdemeanor counts following his arrest last month in downtown Indianapolis. Court records show Allen is formally charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to .15 or more.
| Footballguys view: There might be a suspension coming for Allen at some point in the future. In the meantime, he'll continue to get plenty of work with his new team. Allen caught six passes (six targets) for 32 receiving yards in the Colts' Week 1 loss to the Ravens. |
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WR Ja'Kobi Lane to have surgery; likely out for a month Wed Sep 16, 10:09 AM
Ravens promising rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) is currently expected to undergo surgery in the coming days, potentially as soon as today, sources tell CBSSports' Matt Zenitz. The current hope, per sources, is for him to be able to return in around a month.
| Footballguys view: He'll miss a minimum of four games on short-term IR. He was seeing plenty of snaps on offense for the Ravens in the first half against the Colts before sustaining this injury. |
Chargers | Marquez Valdez-Scantling signed Wed Sep 16, 01:49 AM
The Chargers are signing veteran WR Marquez Valdez-Scantling -- a new speedy weapon for Justin Herbert and OC Mike McDaniel.
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Chargers | WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith placed on IR Wed Sep 16, 01:49 AM
Wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith injured his hamstring in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, and he's going to be out of action for at least the next month as a result. The Chargers placed Lambert-Smith on injured reserve on Tuesday.
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Eagles | WR Britain Covey signed to active roster Wed Sep 16, 01:48 AM
Wide receiver Britain Covey has been signed to the 53-man roster in Philadelphia.
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