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Eagles | WR DeVonta Smith returns to full practice (2026-09-26 16:01:43) [jump to this story] Bears | QB Tyson Bagent returns to full practice (2026-09-26 15:01:10) [jump to this story] Texans | Texans elevate rookie WR Lewis Bond, a 'potential starter' with Nico Collins out (2026-09-26 13:42:14) [jump to this story] |
Vikings | Justin Jefferson ruled out with ankle injury, 'day is done' against Buccaneers Sun Sep 27, 06:17 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson was ruled out of Sunday's Week 3 game against the Buccaneers with an ankle injury. Jefferson's "day is done."
| Footballguys view: We should expect Jefferson to miss Week 4 against Miami at a minimum, and a multi-week absence is likely. The Vikings have a bye in Week 6, so Jefferson could get three weeks and only miss two games in a best case scenario. |
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Seahawks | Darnold throws for 379 yards, four touchdowns in loss to Commanders Sun Sep 27, 06:00 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 31 of 45 passes for 379 yards with 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was projected for 16.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 29.7.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders pass defense is still suspect, but Darnold's pick six to Kain Medrano was the deciding play in the big upset. Darnold should be a low-end QB1 going forward with the Seahawks running game unable to get any push and first round pick Jadarian Price stalling out in this agme. |
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Commanders | McLaurin catches 6 passes for 77 yards, a touchdown in win over Seahawks Sun Sep 27, 06:00 PM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin caught 6 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown on 9 targets in Sunday's 33-31 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He was projected for 8.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 16.7.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin was in top form against a top pass defense. Marcus Mariota's veteran prowess got him looking for McLaurin in big situations, including a fourth down in the second half, so we should feel better about starting the Commanders #1 receiver as a WR3/Flex option against the Colts next week. |
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Seahawks | Price held to 15 yards on 5 carries in loss to Commanders Sun Sep 27, 06:00 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Jadarian Price ran 5 times for 15 yards, also caught 1 pass for 7 yards on 3 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was projected for 10.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 0.7.
| Footballguys view: Price was not in at the goal line and appeared to lose the trust of the coaches during this game. It's hard to imagine him getting goal line carries when Zach Charbonnet is back, and maybe even before Charbonnet is back. For now, Price is a what-the-heck flex, but the matchups against the Chargers next week is very good. |
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Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan ruled out with knee injury vs. Vikings Sun Sep 27, 04:45 PM
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Vikings with a knee injury. McMillan was injured in the first quarter and had initially been listed as questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: It took McMillan over a month to rally from a knee injury suffered in camp, so this is immensely disappointing. Ted Hurst caught a 40-yard touchdown to open the scoring for the Bucs and should have close to a full-time role while McMillan is out. |
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Steelers | Jaylen Warren posts 176 total yards in win Sun Sep 27, 04:41 PM
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren had his best game of the season with RB Rico Dowdle out injured, going well over 100 scrimmage yards in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Bengals, including a 30-year reception on the first drive and a 35-yard run that set up a field goal. All in all, Warren gained 127 yards and 17 carries and 49 yards on three receptions (four targets).
| Footballguys view: Warren shredded a Bengals run defense that looked like an elite unit against the Texans in Week 2. He will only get a few days to recoup before the Steelers travel to Cleveland on Thursday, but that also means Dowdle is unlikely to be ready. Consider Warren a high ceiling RB2 for Week 4. |
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Dolphins | Hafley on De'Von Achane's knee injury: 'It does not sound optimistic' Sun Sep 27, 04:31 PM
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said after Sunday's loss to the Chiefs that the outlook for RB De'Von Achane "does not sounds optimistic," adding that the team is still gathering information. Achane exited on the first drive with a knee injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game after 3 carries for 17 yards.
| Footballguys view: Usually what follows news like this eventually is an announcement of a season-ending injury. Jaylen Wright was out for this game and Ollie Gordon scored and looked capable as a lead back after Achane went out. Anything less than out for the year will be a win at this point if you have Achane. |
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Jets | Garrett Wilson cleared after concussion evaluation in loss to Lions Sun Sep 27, 04:30 PM
Jets WR Garrett Wilson was cleared after being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Lions, head coach Aaron Glenn said. Wilson was shaken up late in the game after catching 10 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: Wilson was a strong WR1 play as expected with #2 receiver Adonai Mitchell out and the Jets facing a thin Lions secondary. This is as good of news as we could have hoped for after watching Wilson leave the game. Wilson should have a very high ceiling against the Bears next week as long as he is active. |
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Patriots | Drake Maye has three turnovers, pulled late as Jaguars rout Patriots 35-6 Sun Sep 27, 04:19 PM
Patriots QB Drake Maye committed three turnovers, a first-half fumble while starting to throw and two later interceptions, in Sunday's 35-6 loss to the Jaguars. The Jaguars scored two touchdowns off those turnovers, Maye was sacked three times, and QB Tommy DeVito replaced him once the game was in hand.
| Footballguys view: Maye forced the ball in the red zone to give Travis Hunter his first career interception and was pressing all day with the running game not giving him any help against the Jaguars. This offense isn't innovative and without AJ Brown, Maye is outgunned against good defenses. The Bills are up in Week 4, and while their defense is flawed, Maye will have to play a lot better to keep up with Josh Allen. |
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Steelers | Rodgers came to life with three TDs as Steelers beat Bengals, Burrow fumble seals it Sun Sep 27, 04:16 PM
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers completed 19 of 34 passes for 292 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 30-27 home win over the Bengals, a sharp turnaround after a shaky first two weeks.
| Footballguys view: This performance by Rodgers was about a Bengals defense that was feeling themselves and took the bait on the Steelers well-designed 21st century plays - a change from business as usual under previous head coach Mike Tomlin - than Rodgers finding the fountain of youth. To be fair to Rodgers, his interception was a well-thrown ball bobbled by Roman Wilson into a defender's hands. The Bengals defense will try to find its bearings against Trevor Lawrence next week. |
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Browns | Harold Fannin Jr. scores second TD, 14-yarder from Watson gives Browns late lead Sun Sep 27, 04:09 PM
Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from QB Deshaun Watson, giving Cleveland a 19-18 lead over the Panthers with 1:48 left on Sunday. Watson extended the play before finding Fannin. It was Fannin's second touchdown of the game after he caught a 2-yard score from Watson in the first half. He finished with seven catches for 51 yards on the day.
| Footballguys view: Fannin was an afterthought in an embarrassing Week 1 loss at Jacksonville, but he came alive for five catches last week and made the two biggest plays of the day for the Browns offense. He's back to being an everyweek fantasy TE1 going into a Thursday night game against Pittsburgh. |
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs scores three TDs in win over Jets Sun Sep 27, 04:05 PM
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns, two rushing and the go-ahead score with 2:25 left, and finished with 164 yards from scrimmage in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets, giving him six touchdowns through three weeks.
| Footballguys view: Gibbs got the offense jumpstarted after early struggles with a long catch and run, and he was inevitable as the force that finished drives with touchdowns in the second half to help the Lions eke out another nervewracking home victory. The Lions offense hasn't been a dangerous downfield passing unit, but that hasn't stopped Gibbs from exceeding even the highest expectations through three weeks. |
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Jets | Geno Smith 25 of 30 for 280 yards, three TDs against Lions Sun Sep 27, 03:41 PM
Jets QB Geno Smith has completed 25 of 30 passes for 280 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's game against the Lions.
| Footballguys view: He did this without his #2 receiver Adonai Mitchell and first round pick Omar Cooper Jr, although that might say more about the Lions pass defense (they face the Panthers next week) than the Jets pass offense breaking out. With Breece Hall probably missing multiple weeks, it's going to be more difficult for the Jets to generate offense, although they do face another vulnerable pass defense in Chicago next week. |
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Jets | RB Breece Hall injured in the fourth quarter vs. Lions Sun Sep 27, 03:31 PM
Jets RB Breece Hall was injured on a play in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Lions with 11:36 left. He was declared out with a thigh injury.
| Footballguys view: Braelon Allen becomes the lead back with Hall sidelined. He'll probably miss time after being declared out so quickly. The Jets face Chicago next week, so Allen be will worth a RB2/Flex look right off of the waiver wire. |
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Titans | Tyjae Spears limps off the field during Week 3 game at Giants Sun Sep 27, 03:28 PM
Titans RB Tyjae Spears limped off the field during Sunday's game at the Giants after a completion by QB Cam Ward. Spears entered the game listed as questionable. No update on his status was immediately available.
| Footballguys view: Tony Pollard ran the ball effectively in this game and should be the clear lead back against the Ravens next week with Spears ailing. He's a flex play in Week 4, and can serve as your RB2 in a pinch. |
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Panthers | Jalen Coker (quad) out for the game Sun Sep 27, 03:05 PM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker left Sunday's game against the Browns with a quad injury and was listed as questionable to return. With Coker sidelined, the Panthers' wide receivers on the field were Tetairoa McMillan, Brycen Tremayne and Metchie. Coker was later downgraded to out.
| Footballguys view: Coker was nursing an ankle injury coming into this game. A quad issue landed him on injured reserve last season, so we'll have to wait for more details to learn whether this is related to that injury. |
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49ers | Mike Evans (hip) active vs. Cardinals, Jordan Watkins active for first time Sun Sep 27, 02:53 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals after the team managed his hip in practice this week. WR Jordan Watkins is also active for the first time at WR this season.
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Dolphins | De'Von Achane slow to get up, walks off with trainers after planting awkwardly Sun Sep 27, 01:15 PM
Dolphins RB De'Von Achane was slow to get up after a catch in Sunday's game against the Chiefs. He walked off the field with two members of the training staff flanking him. Achane appeared to plant awkwardly on the play.
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Rams | Myles Garrett's absence 'trending six weeks', surgery on the table for Puka Nacua Sun Sep 27, 12:00 PM
Rams DE Myles Garrett's absence with a knee injury is trending toward six weeks instead of the earlier reported four, according to updates on Sunday. That timeline would keep him out against the Broncos, Eagles and Bills, with his status also in question for the following games against the Cardinals and Raiders. Rams WR Puka Nacua is battling a loss of top-end explosiveness and could return as soon as next week, although surgery is on the table if he does not get back to feeling like himself.
| Footballguys view: It sounds like Nacua could return and not be 100%, with some risk of being shut down from surgery if his groin doesn't respond well in the next week or two. If you are 0-3 with Nacua as your first round pick after this week and we aren't get a positive update on him early leading into Week 4, it might be time to trade him to try to save your season. |
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Ravens | Ravens not counting on Zay Flowers (hamstring) for Week 3 vs. Cowboys Sun Sep 27, 11:59 AM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Cowboys, but the Ravens are not counting on him to play, ESPN's Jamison Hensley reported. Flowers, officially listed as questionable, opened the practice week with two DNPs before logging a limited session on Friday. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Saturday that Flowers would likely be on a pitch count if he does suit up. Flowers left in Week 1 after recording 150 yards and a touchdown in the first half and missed Week 2.
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Titans | Tyjae Spears active for Week 3 at Giants, Cor'Dale Flott also active Sun Sep 27, 11:32 AM
Titans RB Tyjae Spears is active for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Giants after being listed as questionable. CB Cor'Dale Flott, a former Giant who was also listed as questionable, is active as well. The Titans elevated RB Michael Carter on Saturday with Spears' status in doubt.
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Bills | Ed Oliver (hip) expected to be active, DJ Moore (shoulder) also active Sun Sep 27, 11:25 AM
Bills DT Ed Oliver, questionable with a hip injury, is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the Chargers. WR DJ Moore (shoulder) is also active.
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Jets | Jets without Adonai Mitchell, Mason Taylor at Lions; thin WR corps behind Garrett Wilson Sun Sep 27, 11:16 AM
The Jets will be without WR Adonai Mitchell and TE Mason Taylor for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Lions. WRs Omar Cooper Jr., Tim Patrick and Arian Smith are already on injured reserve. That leaves WR Garrett Wilson, three slot receivers and an undrafted rookie at wide receiver, putting rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq in position for a bigger role.
| Footballguys view: Wilson becomes an elite PPR WR1 this week, Sadiq a streamable tight end, and Isaiah Williams a PPR what-the-heck flex with the Jets also likely working in Breece Hall as a receiver more than usual this week. |
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Panthers | Jalen Coker out for early warmups, 'expected to play' against Browns Sun Sep 27, 11:01 AM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker, listed as questionable, was out for early warmups on Sunday in his uniform pants ahead of the game against the Browns. Head coach Dave Canales said Coker is expected to play.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels expected back in 'three weeks or sooner', will wear elbow brace Sun Sep 27, 11:00 AM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, who dislocated his left elbow in the Week 2 loss to the Cowboys, is expected back in three weeks or sooner after meeting with specialists, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. Daniels will reportedly play with a brace on the elbow once he returns. General manager Adam Peters said on Friday that surgery was not on the table and that the team had not discussed placing Daniels on injured reserve. QB Marcus Mariota will step in as the starter until Daniels returns.
| Footballguys view: Daniels could still have surgery in the offseason, and seeing as he has suffered this injury multiple times, he is at risk of recurrence. Daniels is worth holding in 1QB leagues on this news, but it's possible the team will dial back his designed runs while he is wearing a brace on his left arm. |
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Bills | DJ Moore (shoulder) expected to play vs. Chargers Sun Sep 27, 10:51 AM
Bills WR DJ Moore, listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, is expected to play against the Chargers on Sunday, per a source. Moore had been called a 'game-time decision' for the Week 3 matchup.
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Raiders | Brock Bowers (knee) expected to make season debut at Saints Sun Sep 27, 10:13 AM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 3 game at the Saints, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported. Bowers, who underwent a meniscus trim just days before the season, logged limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday before a planned rest day on Friday, per head coach Klint Kubiak. The Raiders also did not elevate TE Chris Myarick from the practice squad, as they had in each of the past two weeks with Bowers inactive. TE Michael Mayer started in Bowers' place in the first two games.
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Giants | Giants' QB options include Garoppolo, Minshew, McCarthy, Mac Jones, Fields Sun Sep 27, 09:09 AM
The Giants' list of quarterback options includes free agent QB Jimmy Garoppolo, Cardinals backup QB Gardner Minshew II, Vikings reserve QB J.J. McCarthy, 49ers backup QB Mac Jones and Chiefs backup QB Justin Fields. Giants QB Jameis Winston is set to start Sunday's Week 3 game against the Titans, and the team's pursuit of a veteran quarterback will depend on how well he performs.
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Steelers | Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) expected to play vs. Bengals Sun Sep 27, 08:10 AM
Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) is expected to play on Sunday against the Bengals, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported. Pittman missed the Week 2 loss to the Patriots with the foot injury and had been listed as questionable for Sunday's game. In his Steelers debut in Week 1, he caught three passes for 58 yards on three targets.
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Bears | Caleb Williams has Grade 2 hamstring injury, 'three-to-four-week' timeline Sun Sep 27, 08:06 AM
Bears QB Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring injury that doctors consider a three-to-four-week injury, league sources told ESPN and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Williams was ruled out on Saturday for Monday's game against the Eagles, and QB Tyson Bagent was listed as questionable while still in the concussion protocol.
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Texans | Nico Collins making progress, status for Cowboys game 'positive' Sun Sep 27, 07:57 AM
Texans WR Nico Collins is making progress from a Grade 1 hamstring injury, per sources. The Pro Bowl receiver is out for Sunday's game at the Colts, his second straight missed game. Collins' status for next week's game against the Cowboys is "positive while still being determined as activity will ramp up, barring any setback." Xavier Hutchinson, Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne are Houston's receivers on Sunday, along with a practice squad elevation.
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Bills | Keon Coleman expected to play Sunday despite questionable tag Sun Sep 27, 07:42 AM
Bills WR Keon Coleman (ankle) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 3 game against the Chargers despite being listed as questionable. Coleman was limited in Friday's practice. He has caught every pass thrown his way this season and is coming off a six-catch, 63-yard game against the Lions in Week 2.
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Rams | Myles Garrett needs about six weeks to recover from knee surgery, Week 9 return likely Sun Sep 27, 07:21 AM
Rams DE Myles Garrett will need about six weeks to recover from knee surgery, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. Garrett struggled to play through the knee injury in the Week 1 loss to the 49ers, then had surgery and was placed on injured reserve. The Rams' Week 9 game against the Commanders on November 8 looks like his most likely return date, although Garrett is reportedly hoping to return sooner. He practiced little in training camp and did not play in the preseason while dealing with what the team called knee swelling.
| Footballguys view: Las Vegas gets the Rams in Week 7 and the reeling Chargers draws the Rams for the "cross-stadium rivalry" in Week 8 on Novemeber 1. It sounds like both of those teams will get to dodge Garrett. Aaron Donald was 80-90% of his typical self in Week 2, which is better than 99% of the defensive tackles in the league, so the opposing offensive lines will still have their hands full - hopefully not when the refs are looking. |
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Steelers | Jaylen Warren (shoulder) expected to play vs. Bengals Sun Sep 27, 07:11 AM
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren, listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Bengals. RB Rico Dowdle (toe) has been ruled out for the game, leaving Warren in line to lead the backfield.
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49ers | Mike Evans (hip) plans to play Sunday vs. Cardinals Sun Sep 27, 07:00 AM
49ers WR Mike Evans, listed as questionable with a hip injury, plans to play in Sunday's Week 3 game against the Cardinals, per a source. Evans was given the questionable designation on Friday.
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Broncos | Jonah Coleman (high-ankle sprain) headed to IR, expected back in late October Sat Sep 26, 04:26 PM
Broncos rookie RB Jonah Coleman will be placed on short-term injured reserve on Saturday with a high-ankle sprain and will miss the next few games. Coleman is expected back for Denver's game against the Cardinals in late October. He had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Eagles | WR DeVonta Smith returns to full practice Sat Sep 26, 04:01 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Smith was seen stretching without his jersey during the media portion of practice, so getting clarity about his status is refreshing. A full practice on Saturday means Smith is clearly on track to play on Monday night against the Bears. To say the Bears defense is 'fantasy friendly' might be an understatement, making Smith a WR1 even if he's not quite 100 percent. Meanwhile, the Eagles have ruled out WR Hollywood Brown (ankle), so Smith will see less competition for targets |
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Eagles | RB Tank Bigsby returns to full practice Sat Sep 26, 04:01 PM
Eagles RB Tank Bigsby (abdomen) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Good news for Bigsby after he returned Friday in a limited fashion. With Saquon Barkley good for Monday night against the Bears, Bigsby is in his usual backup spot behind him. Barkley is an RB1, and Bigsby is a high-value stash player on your bench. |
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Bears | QB Tyson Bagent returns to full practice Sat Sep 26, 03:01 PM
Bears QB Tyson Bagent (concussion) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being held out of an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Caleb Williams is out in Week 3, and this week it seemed like Case Keenum was going to get the start on Monday night. If Bagent is cleared by an independent neurologist on Sunday, he would be able to play. Even though he missed most of practice this week, the team could turn to him as their starter against the Eagles. |
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Texans | Texans elevate rookie WR Lewis Bond, a 'potential starter' with Nico Collins out Sat Sep 26, 01:42 PM
The Texans elevated rookie WR Lewis Bond on Saturday ahead of Sunday's Week 3 game at the Colts. Bond is a potential starter with WR Nico Collins out again.
| Footballguys view: Collins will miss a second consecutive game, and that means the Texans passing attack should flow through TE Dalton Schultz again. Schultz led the team last week against the Bengals with a whopping 13 targets, and he should be in line for a featured role again. Bond was the all-time receptions leader at Boston College, and he is a nuanced route-runner with toughness after the catch. He's a player we appreciate in deep dynasty, but we're not yet plugging him in as even a 'what the heck' flex in redraft leagues. |
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Bears | Tyson Bagent 'has not yet cleared protocol but is progressing' Sat Sep 26, 01:27 PM
Bears QB Tyson Bagent has not yet cleared the concussion protocol but has advanced through it enough to return to practice on Saturday. Returning to practice is part of the return-to-play process, and Bagent "has not yet cleared protocol but is progressing."
| Footballguys view: Bagent has to be cleared by an independent neurologist on Sunday in order to play on Monday night. Even though he's missed most of practice this week in concussion protocol, Bagent could be the Bears' starter against the Eagles in Week 3. Case Keenum has been preparing with the first-team offense while Bagent (and Caleb Williams) have been out of action. |
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Jaguars | Travis Hunter to see more snaps 'on both sides of the ball' starting Sunday Sat Sep 26, 01:15 PM
Jaguars WR Travis Hunter will see an increased role on both offense and defense starting with Sunday's Week 3 game against the Patriots. Head coach Liam Coen said on Wednesday the team was "gonna look at giving" Hunter more offensive snaps this week. Hunter played just four offensive snaps and 29 on defense in Week 1.
| Footballguys view: We'll believe Coen here, but only to a certain point. Hunter has a great desire to play both ways, but he's been more effective as a corner than as a wide receiver during his pro career. Fantasy GMs are hopeful, as Hunter is an incredible athlete, but he could prove to be inconsistent if he does pop on offense for a game. Getting Hunter more snaps is on Coen's mind, but will he be consistent with that mindset? Will Hunter respond with great play and make Coen play him more? All fair questions the fantasy world is pondering when it comes to Hunter. |
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Titans | Titans elevate Michael Carter with Tyjae Spears questionable Sat Sep 26, 12:37 PM
The Titans elevated RB Michael Carter from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Giants, with RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) questionable. Carter is one of many former Giants and Jets players returning to MetLife Stadium, where a heavy ground attack is expected on both sides in bad weather.
| Footballguys view: Spears is not expected to play in Week 3 against the Giants, so Carter gets the elevation here. The Titans will use a lot of Tony Pollard, and we like him as an RB3/flex option in this matchup. Without Spears, rookie Nicholas Singleton should be the next man up to spell Pollard. With rain in the forecast, the Titans could go 'mudding' with that combination at running back. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith stretching without jersey, Hollywood Brown not practicing Sat Sep 26, 12:22 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was stretching without his jersey at practice on Saturday. WR Hollywood Brown (ankle) is not practicing. Smith was limited in Friday's practice after missing Thursday's session, and Brown did not practice Friday.
| Footballguys view: Many believe Smith will be able to play on Monday night against the Bears. If he goes against that defense, a top-10 finish in Week 3 is a distinct possibility - even at less than 100 percent. Resuming practice and then stretching without a jersey (presumably missing practice) is not a good sign for Smith's availability. |
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Ravens | Zay Flowers to test hamstring pregame, likely on 'pitch count' if he plays Sat Sep 26, 11:57 AM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) is expected to test his injury pregame before Sunday's Week 3 game against the Cowboys in Brazil and would likely be on a pitch count if he plays, ESPN reported.
| Footballguys view: A snap count for Flowers makes sense. The Ravens want to avoid another problem with his hamstring, and limiting him during the game could prevent any sort of re-aggravation. Flowers missed Week 2, and Rashod Bateman produced as the top wide receiver for the Ravens. If Flowers is back, but on a snap count, that gives us less clarity when projecting his and Bateman's potential. Right now, we think Bateman should produce as a WR3/flex and Flowers (if he plays) a WR4/flex in Week 3 against the Cowboys. |
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota named team captain for rest of season Sat Sep 26, 04:25 AM
The Commanders announced on Saturday that QB Marcus Mariota will be a team captain for the rest of the season.
| Footballguys view: Mariota will start in place of the injured Jayden Daniels on Sunday against the Seahawks. The Commanders want to get Daniels back as soon as possible, and the hope is that he will be out less than a month. Mariota is a decent play for Fantasy GMs in start-2QB/Superflex leagues, but this matchup against the Seahawks makes him more of a QB3 in such formats. |
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Broncos | Payton: Evan Engram blocking 'well' Sat Sep 26, 12:19 AM
Broncos head coach Sean Payton said on Friday that TE Evan Engram is blocking "well," which is part of the reason his snap count is up.
| Footballguys view: Payton is right. Engram has done a much better job in that department this season, and it's leading to more playing time. In his first season with the Broncos, Engram was only on the field for around 40 percent of their snaps. This year, that number is pushing towards 60 percent of the snaps. The Broncos are using a tight end by committee with Engram, Nate Adkins, and Adam Trautman. That lessens the fantasy value for Engram even though he's clearly getting more involved. We like him as a TE2 with upside. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley plans to play 'fearless' vs. Bears despite stinger Sat Sep 26, 12:19 AM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley plans to play "fearless" Monday night against the Bears as he eyes a return from a stinger injury. Barkley was limited in Thursday's practice with the shoulder injury before returning to full practice on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Eagles and Fantasy GMs here. A stinger is a scary injury, but Barkley has the right mindset. Both of his backups, RB Tank Bigsby (abdomen) and RB Will Shipley (foot), returned to practice (limited) on Friday as well. We like Barkley as an RB1 this week against the Bears as per usual. |
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Browns | Watson has 'best week' of practice, Delpit says he'll play, Panthers' Lloyd ruled out Sat Sep 26, 12:19 AM
Browns QB Deshaun Watson had his "best week" of practice heading into Sunday's home game against the Panthers. Browns S Grant Delpit (shoulder) says he will play on Sunday. Panthers LB Devin Lloyd has been ruled out for the game.
| Footballguys view: Well, we'll just have to wait and see about this whole 'best week' stuff when it comes to Watson. He is coming off a good game, as Watson completed 24 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns in the Browns' win against the Buccaneers. Against the Panthers in Week 3, Watson is a low-end QB2 for Fantasy GMs. That makes him an option only in start-2QB/Superflex leagues. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley will play vs. Bears, 'in a good spot' with stinger recovery Fri Sep 25, 05:44 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley will play in Monday night's game against the Bears. Barkley is confident in how his recovery from a stinger is going and believes he is in a good spot. He was limited in practice on Thursday while wearing a cowboy collar.
| Footballguys view: When Barkley's imaging results were delayed earlier this week, people quickly assumed the worst. But Barkley laid those concerns to rest when he returned to practice on Thursday. He's expected to practice the next two days and play on Monday night. Add him to your lineup as an RB1. |
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