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Rams | Puka Nacua will be listed as doubtful for Week 3 (2026-09-25 14:04:41) [jump to this story] Commanders | Adam Peters doesn't expect Jayden Daniels to need surgery on dislocated elbow, week-to-week (2026-09-25 08:43:24) [jump to this story] Chiefs | RB coach: 'hard to take' Walker out, Johnson to 'get more opportunities' (2026-09-25 06:58:00) [jump to this story] |
Titans | Tyjae Spears (ankle) questionable for Sunday against the Giants Fri Sep 25, 03:46 PM
Titans RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) is questionable to play Sunday against the Giants.
| Footballguys view: After back-to-back DNPs to start the week, Spears returned on Friday in a limited capacity. Even if he is active, a split with Tony Pollard and Nick Singleton on a bad offense makes him a risky start. The best move with Spears this week is to keep him on your bench, even if he is active. |
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Bears | Kyle Monangai (knee) a full participant in Friday's practice Fri Sep 25, 03:46 PM
Bears RB Kyle Monangai (knee) was a full participant in practice on Friday. Monangai did not practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: A full participation for Monangai should have him on track to play Monday, despite Thursday's DNP. With Caleb Williams expected to be out, the Bears will likely opt for a run-heavy game plan. Monangai and D'Andre Swift are both viable RB2s, even against a tough Eagles run defense. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers (knee) questionable for Sunday, sat out Friday 'as planned' Fri Sep 25, 03:02 PM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is questionable to play Sunday against the Saints, head coach Klint Kubiak said on Friday. Bowers was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday before sitting out as planned on Friday, according to Kubiak.
| Footballguys view: If there's one thing we've learned about Klint Kubiak in his young career as a head coach, it's that we cannot trust him. He's been optimistic about Bowers, but that must be taken with a grain of salt. Bowers returned to practice last week with a noticeable limp in his gait, and was ultimately inactive. He practiced in a limited fashion twice this week before missing Friday's practice. There's definitely a desire to elevate Bowers into lineups after missing him for the first few weeks, but the risk here is impossible to overlook, especially with a late kickoff. We'll hope for a positive report from Jay Glazer or Adam Schefter before the early games kick off, but Bowers is a huge risk without that. Fantasy managers with a good tight end might just want to play them early. Those without a strong secondary option should look on the waiver wire for Juwan Johnson, T.J. Hockenson, Mark Andrews, or Cade Otton as pivots with late kickoffs. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones (knee) has no game designation, set to play vs. Buccaneers Fri Sep 25, 02:46 PM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) has no game designation and is set to play Sunday against the Buccaneers.
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Ravens | Zay Flowers returns to practice in Brazil, Ronnie Stanley not suited up Fri Sep 25, 02:42 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) returned to practice on Friday in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the game against the Cowboys, after not practicing all week.
| Footballguys view: We'll find out later today if Flowers was a limited or full participant, but his likelihood of playing on Sunday is still in flux. If Flowers can't go, Rashod Bateman proved he can be a solid lead receiver last week, and he can be relied on as a fantasy WR2. If Flowers is active, there's risk that he's limited. With the Ravens game kicking off late, fantasy managers should prepare a late-game stash. There's been a lot of talk about the field conditions in Rio de Janeiro, which could force the Ravens to err on the side of caution with Flowers. It'll be hard to keep him out of lineups if he's healthy, but he should be viewed as a risky WR3, not a plug-and-play WR1. |
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Bills | DJ Moore (shoulder) questionable, 'game-time decision' for Sunday Fri Sep 25, 02:16 PM
Bills WR DJ Moore (shoulder) is questionable to play on Sunday and will be a game-time decision, Brady said on Friday.
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Bills | Keon Coleman (ankle) questionable, 'game-time decision' vs. Chargers Fri Sep 25, 02:16 PM
Bills WR Keon Coleman (ankle) is questionable to play on Sunday against the Chargers and will be a game-time decision, head coach Joe Brady said on Friday.
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Saints | RB Travis Etienne Jr. returns to full practice Fri Sep 25, 02:15 PM
Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Etienne was limited early in the week, but there was never any concern that he wouldn't be ready to go for this Sunday. The concern is entirely his workload, as he's split touches with Kendre Miller in Week 1 and Alvin Kamara in Week 2. He's an RB3 heading into this matchup against the Raiders. If his role grows, we'll have confidence ranking him a bit higher in future weeks, but it's hard to do that given what we've seen through the first two. |
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Saints | RB Kendre Miller returns to full practice Fri Sep 25, 02:15 PM
Saints RB Kendre Miller (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice after being held out of an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Miller's absence yesterday was listed as an illness, so there's no injury to worry about here. However, Miller was inactive last week. With CJ Donaldson playing on special teams, he'll get the game-day nod over Miller. Expect Traiv Etienne Jr., Alvin Kamara, and Donaldson to be active on Sunday, and Miller to be a healthy scratch again. Even if the Saints change their plans up, it's hard to project Miller in a fantasy-relevant role. |
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Rams | Puka Nacua will be listed as doubtful for Week 3 Fri Sep 25, 02:04 PM
Puka Nacua will not practice and will be listed as doubtful for the game against the Broncos.
| Footballguys view: A doubtful tag isn't much different than an out declaration, so Nacua's managers should plan for a week without him. Adam Schefter reported that "Sean McVay believes that, barring a setback, Puka Nacua could return next week vs. the Eagles." So there's some hope for fantasy managers here, as early-week comments had people concerned about a possible IR stint. With Nacua out, expect Davante Adams to be a high-end WR1. Terrance Ferguson should be a full-time receiver, making him a viable tight end streamer. |
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Browns | Monken says Deshaun Watson had his 'best week of practice' Fri Sep 25, 01:26 PM
Browns QB Deshaun Watson had his best week of practice, according to head coach Todd Monken.
| Footballguys view: Watson is coming off his best fantasy performance since Week 17, 2022. He looks healthy for the first time in years and is the current QB12 in scoring. With quarterback injuries stacking up quickly, Watson is creeping into the streamer discussion. He's got a nice schedule coming up and should be stashed by quarterback-needy teams in deep leagues. |
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Rams | McVay confirms Kyren Williams, Blake Corum will keep splitting carries all season Fri Sep 25, 01:21 PM
Rams HC Sean McVay said on Tuesday that he envisions RB Kyren Williams and RB Blake Corum continuing to split carries for the rest of the 2026 season, answering "Yes" when asked and adding, "we look at it like we got two great backs, and those guys being able to spell each other is when we're at our best."
| Footballguys view: McVay has gushed about Corum since the end of last year, and the two have split touches at the start of the season. Williams edges Corum out on passing-down and red-zone work, giving him a much higher floor and ceiling. Corum gets enough work to be relied on as an RB3, but he'd need Williams to miss time for his ceiling outcome to materialize. |
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Bills | Keon Coleman participating in stretching as practice gets underway Fri Sep 25, 12:52 PM
Bills WR Keon Coleman (ankle) was participating in stretching as practice got underway. Coleman had not practiced on Thursday, September 24, and sat out the previous day's session with the ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: After back-to-back DNPs, it's good to see Coleman back at practice. He operated as the team's top receiver last week after DJ Moore left early with a shoulder injury. If Moore can't go, Coleman could assume the top role in the receiver room again. However, he could be limited as he recovers from this ankle injury. Dalton Kincaid, the top-scoring tight end through two weeks, should be plenty involved. Khalil Shakir should also see more work. But the receiver room gets thin after that. Coleman would have been a buzzy streamer if Moore was inactive, but this injury complicates things. Without a full practice and a positive report, it'll be hard to trust Coleman in lineups on Sunday. His Week 3 value will hinge on how he practices. |
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Bills | DJ Moore back at practice in red non-contact jersey Fri Sep 25, 12:51 PM
Bills WR DJ Moore (shoulder) returned to the practice field in a red non-contact jersey. Moore did not practice on Thursday after being downgraded from a limited participant on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see Moore back at practice, but you can't ignore a non-contact jersey. An AC joint sprain is a painful injury to recover from, and Moore is not 100%. There's risk that even if he is active this week, he ends up in a limited role. We'll hope for clarity before kickoff, and the Bills luckily play early enough. But Moore managers should have a backup plan in case it's reported that he will be on a pitch count. |
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Panthers | WR Xavier Legette (knee) limited in Friday's practice Fri Sep 25, 12:45 PM
Panthers WR Xavier Legette (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.
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Colts | Ashton Dulin (ankle) ruled out for Week 3, Ward Sr. back at practice Fri Sep 25, 12:44 PM
Colts WR Ashton Dulin (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 3 against the Houston Texans, head coach Shane Steichen announced on Friday.
| Footballguys view: With Dulin out, and Alec Pierce expected to follow, Laquon Treadwell will likely serve as the team's field stretcher. Expect targets to concentrate on Josh Downs and Tyler Warren, but Treadwell should see a decent snap share as the Colts' thin receiver room tries to overcome being shorthanded. |
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Panthers | Canales expects Jalen Coker to play, Xavier Legette a game-time decision Fri Sep 25, 12:35 PM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker is listed as questionable, but head coach Dave Canales said the team expects him to play. Carolina WR Xavier Legette is also questionable and will be a game-time decision.
| Footballguys view: Both Coker and Legette returned to practice today, and the former seems to be trending in a better direction. ESPN's Mike Kaye noted that both receivers ran routes early in practice, so there's hope they can both suit up on Sunday. Assuming Coker is active, he's a high-end WR3. Legette, despite his big catch last week, is little more than a desperation play. |
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Panthers | Jalen Coker, Xavier Legette questionable for Browns after limited Friday practice Fri Sep 25, 12:27 PM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) and WR Xavier Legette (knee) are listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 3 game at Cleveland after being limited participants in practice on Friday.
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Dolphins | Caleb Douglas (ankle) ruled out vs. Chiefs, Jaylen Wright doubtful Fri Sep 25, 12:09 PM
Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas (ankle) will not play in Sunday's home game against the Chiefs, head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters at his Friday press conference.
| Footballguys view: Douglas left last week's game with an ankle injury and couldn't practice through it in any capacity this week. In his absence, expect Malik Washington to see some extra work. Fellow rookie Chris Bell has been working through a knee issue as he recovers from ACL surgery, but he's expected to go and could see extra looks with Douglas inactive. However, De'Von Achane is really the only player you can confidently rely on in this offense right now, and "confidently" may oversell his utility. |
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Commanders | Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) 'unlikely to play' Sunday vs. Seattle Fri Sep 25, 11:01 AM
Commanders TE Chigoziem Okonkwo (hamstring) is unlikely to play on Sunday against the Seahawks, GM Adam Peters said on Friday, September 25.
| Footballguys view: The initial expectation when Okonkwo left Week 1's game with a hamstring injury was that he would miss some time. He still hasn't returned to practice. Assume he's out this week. The passing game should funnel through Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs. No other tight end on the roster can bring what Okonkwo does to the offense, so they'll game plan around their receivers. |
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Jets | Mason Taylor (thumb) ruled out for Sunday against Detroit Fri Sep 25, 11:01 AM
Jets TE Mason Taylor (thumb) will not play on Sunday against the Lions, head coach Aaron Glenn said Friday, September 25.
| Footballguys view: Taylor had negative two yards in Week 1. He was active in Week 2, but played less than half the snaps and didn't draw a single target. Taylor dealt with some injuries as a rookie and is getting off to a slow start in Year 2. He's off the fantasy radar in redraft leagues, and isn't much more than a deep dynasty stash right now. |
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Dolphins | Chris Bell (knee) expected to play vs. Chiefs, Hafley says Fri Sep 25, 11:01 AM
Dolphins WR Chris Bell (knee) is expected to play against the Chiefs, head coach Jeff Hafley said on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Bell was limited early in the week with some swelling in his knee as he recovers from ACL surgery. He's played in each of the first two weeks and should be back out there in Week 3. Expect some mid-week management on Bell's knee as the 22-year-old rookie gets up to speed in the NFL. |
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Dolphins | Jaylen Wright (stinger/foot) 'doubtful' to play against Chiefs Fri Sep 25, 11:01 AM
Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright (stinger/foot) is doubtful to play against the Chiefs, coach Jeff Hafley said on Friday, September 25. Wright was limited in Thursday's practice with the foot injury.
| Footballguys view: Wright has seen little opportunity in his young career, behind De'Von Achane on the depth chart. With Wright expected to miss Sunday, that could create a few more opportunities for Ollie Gordon. But this Dolphins offense hasn't had many bright spots early in the season. Achane is a back-end RB1, and no one else might matter consistently in fantasy. |
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Giants | Jaxson Dart to undergo full meniscus repair Friday, 4-6 month recovery expected Fri Sep 25, 10:36 AM
Giants QB Jaxson Dart will undergo knee surgery on Friday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan, The Athletic's Dan Duggan reported. Dart will have a full meniscus repair, the primary injury, and the surgeon will also address his MCL and PCL if necessary. His recovery timeline is expected to be four-to-six months, meaning he could possibly return for the postseason if New York qualifies.
| Footballguys view: Dart looked calm and collected in Week 1 of his sophomore season, but it came to an end abruptly in Week 2. John Harbaugh optimistically mentioned a postseason return, but that's unlikely given the state of the roster. Dart is droppable in all redraft formats. For rebuilding dynasty rosters, he's a strong buy. |
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Packers | Jordan Love says 'our run game's got to improve' after 17 rushing yards vs. Falcons Fri Sep 25, 09:31 AM
"Our run game's got to improve. When you have a solid pass game and run game balancing each other, that always helps," Love said, adding that it was harder to commit to the run once the Packers fell behind. RB Josh Jacobs remains on the commissioner's exempt list and is likely to be suspended without pay after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property.
| Footballguys view: Packers QB Jordan Love passed for 312 yards while Green Bay's running game managed just 17 yards in Thursday night's loss to the Falcons. RB MarShawn Lloyd and RB Kaleb Johnson each received only four carries, with Lloyd gaining 11 yards and Johnson six. The offensive line didn't do much to help the run game, but the backs themselves were uninspiring. As the Packers wait for more information on Jacobs, don't be surprised to see them look to the trade market for added reinforcements. |
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Commanders | Adam Peters doesn't expect Jayden Daniels to need surgery on dislocated elbow, week-to-week Fri Sep 25, 08:43 AM
Commanders GM Adam Peters said he doesn't expect QB Jayden Daniels to have surgery on his dislocated left elbow. Peters made the comments during his weekly appearance on 106.7 The Fan. Daniels did not practice on Thursday, September 24 and will not play in Week 3.
| Footballguys view: Daniels avoided IR last year after his first elbow dislocation, returned after missing three games and a bye, and promptly dislocated his elbow again. He made it through Week 1 this year unscathed and then dislocated his elbow again in Week 2. That's three elbow dislocations in his last 149 snaps. These could be flukes, but they're starting to look like the start of a trend. Daniels will miss Week 3, and possibly more. He's droppable in shallow formats. When he does return, the risk of reinjury will be high. |
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Chiefs | RB coach: 'hard to take' Walker out, Johnson to 'get more opportunities' Fri Sep 25, 06:58 AM
Chiefs RB coach DeMarco Murray said Thursday that RB Kenneth Walker III "likes the ball a lot and I like giving it to him," but acknowledged rookie RB Emmett Johnson will see more work heading into the Week 3 game against the Dolphins. "Obviously, I want Kenneth to get into a groove and, as you guys have seen these first two games, it's hard to kind of take him out," Murray said. "But Emmett's done a great job and he's still learning. He'll continue to get more opportunities. I've just got to pull the trigger and get No. 9 out of there and put No. 10 in there."
| Footballguys view: Walker has been an absolute workhorse for the Chiefs through the first two weeks, leading the NFL in touches. Emmett Johnson has looked fantastic in his limited opportunities, leading the league in missed tackles forced per attempt. In what projects to be a big win for the Chiefs this week in Miami, don't be surprised if the Chiefs put Walker on ice at some point. Murray's comments mirror what Andy Reid said earlier in the week. Walker's impact on this offense has been undeniable, but there's a lot of season left. Get Walker in your lineup as a plug-and-play RB1, but don't expect him to maintain his pace of 28 touches per game for a full season. |
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Packers | MarShawn Lloyd slips to RB3 in Week 3 snaps, trails Kaleb Johnson Fri Sep 25, 12:10 AM
Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd finished third among Green Bay running backs in offensive snaps in Week 3. Lloyd played fewer offensive snaps than RB Kaleb Johnson for the first time in 2026.
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Packers | Golden catches 5 passes for 100 yards, a touchdown in loss to Falcons Thu Sep 24, 08:15 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden caught 5 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets in Thursday's 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 11.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 18.5.
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Packers | Love throws for 312 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Falcons Thu Sep 24, 08:15 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love completed 28 of 53 passes for 312 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception in Thursday's 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 17.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.5.
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Falcons | Pitts held to 1 catch for 5 yards in win over Packers Thu Sep 24, 08:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts caught 1 pass for 5 yards on 2 targets in Thursday's 35-14 win over the Green Bay Packers. He was projected for 7.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.0.
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Falcons | London catches 9 passes for 194 yards in win over Packers Thu Sep 24, 08:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London caught 9 passes for 194 yards on 10 targets in Thursday's 35-14 win over the Green Bay Packers. He was projected for 12.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 23.9.
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Falcons | Robinson runs for 194 yards, two TDs in win over Packers Thu Sep 24, 08:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson ran 29 times for 194 yards and two touchdowns and also caught 2 passes for 19 yards on 2 targets in Thursday's 35-14 win over the Green Bay Packers. He was projected for 19.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 34.3.
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Travis Etienne Jr. limited again, Kendre Miller added to injury report with illness Thu Sep 24, 05:57 PM
Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. remained a limited participant in practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury. Etienne has 17 carries for 71 yards through the first two games. RB Kendre Miller (illness) was added to the injury report as a non-participant, and WR Barion Brown (hamstring) did not practice again. DE Chase Young (calf) returned to full participation.
| Footballguys view: The Saints offense is exciting, but it's fair to say after two contests that Etienne is disappointing Fantasy GMs. Alvin Kamara returned to the field last week and robbed Etienne of snaps, touches, and opportunities. Etienne rushed eight times for 25 yards in the Saints' Week 2 win over the Ravens, adding two receptions for six additional yards. This week against the Raiders, consider Etienne a deep RB3/flex option. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray speaks for first time since concussion, set for Sunday at Tampa Bay Thu Sep 24, 05:17 PM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray spoke to reporters for the first time since suffering a concussion in Week 1. Murray is expected to get a more prolonged look in head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense when Minnesota plays at Tampa Bay on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Murray only played 11 snaps in Week 1 before getting concussed. He missed Week 2, but Carson Wentz kept the team's record unblemished with a win over the Bears. Now, Murray takes over an undefeated team that wants to stay on the winning track. With the weapons around him, Murray could post high-end QB2 (low-end QB1) numbers in Week 3 against the Buccaneers. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones back on the field, O'Neill returns to full participation Thu Sep 24, 05:16 PM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) was back on the practice field after previously missing practice. LB Jake Golday also returned to the field, while RT Brian O'Neill and DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins returned to full participation. Brett Thorson was the only Minnesota player listed as a DNP.
| Footballguys view: Jones tweaked his knee against the Bears in Week 2, and he had to miss Wednesday's practice. He's out there on Thursday, and Jones is trending towards playing against the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. We've got Jones in the RB3/flex range in this matchup. |
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Jets | Adonai Mitchell (finger) limited Thursday, Mason Taylor (thumb) out again Thu Sep 24, 05:07 PM
Jets WR Adonai Mitchell was added to the injury report on Thursday as a limited participant due to a finger injury, his first appearance on the injury report for any reason this season. Mitchell has nine catches for 123 yards through two weeks. TE Mason Taylor (thumb), RB Kene Nwangwu (back), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin), and LB Kiko Mauigoa (quad) all missed practice for the second straight day, while LBs Joseph Ossai (foot) and David Bailey (elbow) remained limited. Injury designations for Sunday's game at Detroit will be revealed on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Mitchell was a full participant on Wednesday, and now he's getting a limited designation. Against the Lions on Sunday, Mitchell would be a WR3/flex option if he plays in Week 3. Mitchell caught 6-of-12 tarhets for 63 yards in the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Packers. |
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Bills | DJ Moore downgraded from limited to DNP, Ed Oliver limited in return Thu Sep 24, 05:01 PM
Bills WR DJ Moore went from a limited participant in practice on Wednesday to a DNP in the team's next practice. Buffalo DB Jordan Hancock was also downgraded from limited on Wednesday to not practicing. DT Ed Oliver was limited in his return to the field.
| Footballguys view: Getting downgraded from Wednesday (limited) to Thursday (DNP) is not a great sign for Moore's availability. The Bills may be without Moore if he can't get back to practice on Friday. Playing against the Chargers in Week 3, Khalil Shakir might be asked to do more. |
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Bears | Kyle Monangai misses Thursday practice with knee issue Thu Sep 24, 04:58 PM
Bears RB Kyle Monangai did not practice on Thursday, September 24, due to a knee issue.
| Footballguys view: The game is on Monday night, and the Bears may be starting Case Keenum at quarterback. That's bad news for all Bears skill-position players. Monangai rushed 10 times for 47 yards in the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Vikings, adding two receptions for 11 yards. He did that after fighting through a hamstring issue last week. If Monangai plays, we like him as an RB3/flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 3. |
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Rams | Puka Nacua absent from Rams practice again, would be fourth straight miss Thu Sep 24, 04:57 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua (groin) was not spotted at practice again. If he misses the session, it would be his fourth straight missed practice dating back to last Thursday.
| Footballguys view: It doesn't seem like Nacua is going to play on Sunday night against the Broncos. Rams HC Sean McVay said Nacua is "not making great progress" when asked about the veteran receiver. Expect more Davante Adams (likely covered by Patrick Surtain II) and Terrance Ferguson if/when Nacua is declared out. |
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Ravens | Doyle says Devontez Walker can 'earn' bigger role with Zay Flowers still out Thu Sep 24, 04:54 PM
Ravens WR Devontez Walker played just 17 snaps in Week 2 against the Saints, catching one of two targets for 47 yards, while WR Chris Moore played 32 snaps and WR LaJohntay Wester played 31 with WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) sidelined and WR Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) on injured reserve. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said on Thursday that the team had a package of plays for Walker and added, "I am really happy with how he responded to his role, and just like throughout the year, guys' roles change. They kind of earn those roles, and he's an example of that." Doyle also addressed passing on a third-and-1 in the fourth quarter instead of handing off to RB Derrick Henry, saying, "I am very aware that Derrick Henry's on our roster. I love Derrick, and it really has to start with our run game. That's the way our offense is."
| Footballguys view: We've always had an appreciation for Walker in deep dynasty formats. A fourth-round pick (2024, North Carolina), Walker has been developing (and standing out at times) for the Ravens for a couple of offseasons. When Flowers is healthy, Walker is likely to return to 'healthy scratch' status (like he was in Week 1). |
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Giants | Malik Nabers (shoulder) upgraded to full participant in Thursday practice Thu Sep 24, 04:46 PM
Giants WR Malik Nabers (shoulder) was upgraded to a full participant in practice on Thursday, September 24.
| Footballguys view: Nabers feels good about his availability for Week 3. We'd feel better if Jaxson Dart was still healthy, and backup QB Jameis Winston needs to play better (and feed Nabers as much as possible). We like Nabers as a WR2/flex play with upside against the Titans in Week 3. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey back at practice Thursday, Mike Evans works on side field Thu Sep 24, 04:06 PM
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on Thursday, as did LT Trent Williams and LB Dre Greenlaw. WR Mike Evans was seen working on the side field, while DE Nick Bosa was not on the field.
| Footballguys view: We'll see Wednesday rest days for veteran stars across the league. McCaffrey rushed 10 times for 23 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 2 win over the Dolphins, adding four catches for 43 yards receiving. He's a no-brainer RB1 anytime he's out there, and we expect him to be a centerpiece of what the 49ers do against the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley expects to play against Bears despite injury Thu Sep 24, 04:04 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley is reportedly expected to play against the Bears in Chicago despite an injury. The report does not specify the nature of the injury or Barkley's practice status.
| Footballguys view: The game is on Monday night in Week 3, so Fantasy GMs would like some clarity before Sunday. Watch Barkley's practice status through Saturday. Reports indicate Barkley underwent an MRI for the stinger he suffered in Week 2 against the Titans. At this time, Barkley is on track to play and we like him as an RB2 with upside in Week 3. |
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Bears | Tyson Bagent officially DNP, 'all signs point to' Case Keenum starting Thu Sep 24, 04:02 PM
Bears QB Tyson Bagent was officially listed as a DNP for the first practice of the week. "All signs point to Case Keenum" starting at quarterback for Chicago, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported.
| Footballguys view: Bagent would have to clear the concussion protocol and practice by Saturday at the very latest to start for the team. Keenum was undrafted out of the University of Houston back in 2012, and he's got plenty of starting experience. However, Keenum is more of a player-coach at this point in his career, and he hasn't started a game since 2023. |
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Browns | Quinshon Judkins limited Thursday for 'personal reasons' Thu Sep 24, 04:01 PM
Browns RB Quinshon Judkins was limited at Thursday's practice for "personal reasons" ahead of Cleveland's game against the Panthers. Judkins was on the field during the open portion of practice. Browns S Grant Delpit was limited for a second straight day.
| Footballguys view: Let's see if Judkins can get the personal stuff taken care of and practice on Friday as the team prepares for the Panthers in Week 3. Judkins had 12 rushes for 21 yards in the Browns' Week 2 win against the Bucs, adding five catches for 27 yards. We like him as a low-end RB2/flex option. |
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Titans | Tony Pollard (ankle) practices Thursday, Tyjae Spears not spotted again Thu Sep 24, 03:47 PM
Titans RB Tony Pollard (ankle) practiced on Thursday, September 24, after sitting out Wednesday's session, as Tennessee prepares for Sunday's game at the New York Giants. RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) was not spotted at practice on Thursday. TE Daniel Bellinger was also not spotted at practice, while CB Cor'Dale Flott (quad), who missed last Sunday's game, practiced again and said he thinks he is trending in the right direction.
| Footballguys view: Both Pollard and Spears missed Wednesday's practice, so at least Pollard is back out there on Thursday. While Spears may miss the game against the Giants (check back Friday to be sure), Pollard is trending in the right direction. Pollard is an RB3/deep flex play for Fantasy GMs in Week 3. |
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Giants | Malik Nabers says shoulder X-rays were good, 'I'll be fine' for Titans game Thu Sep 24, 03:36 PM
Giants WR Malik Nabers said on Thursday that X-rays on his right shoulder came back with good results and said "I'll be fine" when asked about his outlook for Sunday's game against the Titans. "Good result. I'm smiling, I'm out there, playing, catching the ball, so good results," Nabers said, via SNY. Nabers hurt the shoulder in Monday night's loss to the Rams but returned to the game, and he was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. He has dealt with previous shoulder issues but declined to say whether this injury was related.
| Footballguys view: Nabers missed one drive in Week 2 with this shoulder injury, and he caught 1-of-4 targets for one yard in the Giants' Week 2 loss to the Rams. We'll see if QB Jameis Winston can play better football and target Nabers early and often. Nabers looks good for the game against the Titans, and that makes him a WR2/flex play with upside for Fantasy GMs in Week 3. |
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Ravens | Zay Flowers still not practicing before Ravens fly to Rio, Stanley also out Thu Sep 24, 02:02 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday ahead of the team's flight to Rio de Janeiro to face the Cowboys, jogging onto the field in street clothes and briefly speaking with Head coach Jesse Minter before going back inside. Flowers has been sidelined since suffering the injury in the first half of the season opener; the Ravens scored four touchdowns on five drives with him on the field and three touchdowns on 16 drives since. LT Ronnie Stanley (toe) also missed practice for a second straight day, while DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) and LB Teddye Buchanan (knee) practiced after logging their first full sessions on Wednesday. The Ravens will practice on Friday in Rio, after which a final injury report will be released.
| Footballguys view: That's back-to-back missed practices for Flowers this week. He's on the wrong side of questionable, and the Ravens may be without Flowers for a second week. If Flowers misses Week 3, that means more targets for WR Rashod Bateman and TE Mark Andrews against the Cowboys on Sunday. |
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Texans | Nico Collins misses fifth straight practice, return vs. Colts 'feels like a long shot' Thu Sep 24, 01:30 PM
Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) was not spotted participating in the open portion of practice on Thursday, his fifth straight missed practice. Collins missed Week 2 with the hamstring injury and was also absent from practice on Wednesday, making a return to face the Colts on Sunday "a long shot." The Texans will release official injury designations on Friday afternoon. Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson, and Jared Wayne are the other receivers on Houston's 53-man roster.
| Footballguys view: The Texans are likely to be without Collins for a big divisional game against the Colts in Week 3. Other receivers for the Texans will get more work, but it's TE Dalton Schultz that could be targeted like he was last week (14 targets). We like Schultz as a top-5 fantasy tight end in Week 3. |
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