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Seahawks | QB Darnold to miss Week 2 'possibly' Week 3 (2026-09-16 13:35:53) [jump to this story] Falcons | QB Penix not yet ready for game action (2026-09-16 13:31:01) [jump to this story] 49ers | WR De'Zhaun Stribling being placed on IR; out at least four games (2026-09-16 12:17:12) [jump to this story] |
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 (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
Cincinatti 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 a not, 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 (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 of equivalent to .15 or more.
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Ravens | WR Jakobi 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.
Link to story 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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Chiefs | Mansoor Delane's shoulder injury a short-term issue Wed Sep 16, 01:47 AM
Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the current belief is that cornerback Mansoor Delane suffered only a short-term shoulder injury during Monday night's win over the Broncos. Rapoport noted that Delane's X-Rays and CT scans came back clean. Delane was also set to undergo an MRI on Monday.
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Packers | NFL faces a new obstacle in obtaining Josh Jacobs video Tue Sep 15, 04:51 PM
Attorneys representing the former girlfriend of Josh Jacobs have filed a motion to permanently seal evidence and discovery materials in the criminal case involving the Green Bay Packers running back. Attorneys Rames Jalalpour and Amir Tahmassebi said in a statement that the motion, filed Tuesday, "is consistent with our client's desire to protect her privacy."
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Rob Demovsky reported, a permanent sealing of evidence could prevent the NFL from reviewing the video from the May 23 incident at Jacobs' home that is described in the criminal complaint. According to the complaint, Jacobs threw the woman to the ground and damaged her phone, and there is surveillance video of the portion of the incident that took place in Jacobs' garage. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the league is trying to obtain the video as part of its investigation. Jacobs was placed on the commissioner exempt list on Aug. 30 and cannot play or practice. He could be subject to a suspension once the NFL concludes its investigation. We'll continue to monitor. |
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Jets | WR Sterling Shepard added to the practice squad Tue Sep 15, 04:21 PM
Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Sterling Shepard has agreed to join the Jets' practice squad.
| Footballguys view: Shepard, 33, was last with the Texans during training camp. But he appeared in 13 games for the Buccaneers in 2025, catching 39 passes for 371 yards with one touchdown. Shepard is plenty used to playing home games at MetLife Stadium, as he spent his first eight seasons with the Giants. He caught 372 passes for 4,095 yards with 23 touchdowns for the club. With Omar Cooper Jr. considered week to week with an ankle injury, Shepard could wind up on the 53-man roster at some point soon. |
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty making historic inroads Tue Sep 15, 04:08 PM
Ashton Jeanty had two receiving touchdowns in a win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. It was the second game of his young career in which he had multiple receiving touchdowns. He is just the second player since the 1970 merger to accomplish the feat in his first 20 games of his career, according to the Raiders' PR department.
| Footballguys view: Last year, as a rookie, Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty showed prowess as a receiver out of the backfield as he had 55 catches and five touchdown catches. This offseason, new head coach Klint Kubiak stated that the goal was to get the No. 6 overall pick in last year's draft very involved in the receiving game. If Week 1 was any indication, the Raiders are going to achieve that objective. |
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Cowboys | Tyler Goodson signed off Falcons practice squad Tue Sep 15, 03:50 PM
The Cowboys have added a running back. Dallas announced the club has signed Tyler Goodson off of Atlanta's practice squad. As a corresponding move, the Cowboys have waived running back Israel Abanikanda.
| Footballguys view: Goodson, 25, has previously spent time with the Packers and Colts, though all of his regular-season playing time has come with Indianapolis. Last year, Goodson appeared in 11 games for the Colts, rushing for 24 yards while catching two passes for 8 yards. Most of his playing time has come on special teams throughout his career. |
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Browns | Dylan Sampson placed on IR; Jaleel McLaughlin signed Tue Sep 15, 03:46 PM
The Browns have made a roster move with running back/returner Dylan Sampson. Cleveland has placed Sampson on injured reserve after it was reported earlier in the day that he is expected to miss "significant time." As a corresponding move, the Browns signed running back Jaleel McLaughlin to the 53-man roster.
| Footballguys view: Sampson, a fourth-round pick in 2025, returned a pair of kicks on Sunday before he exited with a knee injury. Last season, Sampson rushed for 175 yards and caught 33 passes for 271 yards with a pair of touchdowns. |
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49ers | Kaelon Black has the trust of coaches Tue Sep 15, 02:44 PM
Asked how big of a deal it is that Kaelon Black looked so good and that the team trusted him against the Rams, The Athletic's Matt Barrows said: "It's big."
| Footballguys view: Barrows explained that Black has the trust of Kyle Shanahan and running backs coach Bobby Turner. The last time you could say that about a rookie tailback was 2021, when Elijah Mitchell got 19 carries in the season opener. Whether he continues to get the same volume he did against the Rams -- Black had 14 carries for 65 yards sharing time with Christian McCaffrey -- remains to be seen. But it's safe to say Black is the clear-cut insurance policy for CMC investors. |
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Chiefs | Rookie CB Mansoor Delane set for MRI on shoulder Tue Sep 15, 12:33 PM
Chiefs first-round pick Mansoor Delane went to the locker room with a shoulder injury during the Broncos' second offensive possession in the Chiefs' Monday night win. Head coach Andy Reid did not have an update on his condition after the game, and Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that he will have an MRI on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: Garafolo adds that X-rays were negative and that there is hope that Delane, who also dealt with a shoulder injury in the spring, emerged with a sprain. Today's test should provide a better picture of how long it will be before he's back in the Kansas City secondary. |
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Jets | Omar Cooper Jr. week-to-week with ankle sprain Tue Sep 15, 11:23 AM
Jets first-round pick Omar Cooper Jr. appears set to miss some time after injuring his ankle in the team's Week 1 win over the Titans. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Cooper is considered week-to-week after an MRI showed he suffered a sprain.
| Footballguys view: Rapoport adds that the hope is that he is able to return within the next four weeks, which suggests that the wide receiver is not considered a candidate for injured reserve, as that move would rule him out for at least four games. Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Isaiah Williams, and Arian Smith are the other wideouts on the Jets' 53-man roster. |
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Chiefs | Travis Kelce now second in all-time TE receiving yards Tue Sep 15, 11:21 AM
Travis Kelce moved into second all-time for receiving yards by a tight end during the Chiefs' 31-10 season-opening Monday night win over the Denver Broncos.
| Footballguys view: Kelce caught a 59-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter to put him past longtime Dallas Cowboys star Jason Witten for second all-time. Ahead of Monday's season opener, Kelce had 13,002 yards, needing 45 to surpass Witten (13,046). It was a memorable way to begin Kelce's 14th -- and perhaps final season. The three-time Super Bowl winner now trails only Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez (15,127) in receiving yards by a tight end. |
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Jets | S Minkah Fitzpatrick expected to miss 2-3 weeks Tue Sep 15, 11:19 AM
Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick, who suffered a groin injury during Sunday's win over the Titans, is expected to miss 2-3 weeks.
| Footballguys view: As JetsXFactor.com noted, the defense did not miss Fitzpatrick after he went down just six snaps into his New York debut. They held the Titans to 10 points, 195 yards, and 11 first downs in a dominant performance. Andre Cisco filled in for Fitzpatrick after the former Dolphins and Steelers star went down. |
Seahawks | Sam Darnold's timeline remains unclear Tue Sep 15, 02:48 AM
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is unlikely to land on injured reserve with a glute injury, though his return timeline remains unclear, leaving his status up in the air for Week 2's game against the Arizona Cardinals.
| Footballguys view: The team originally called Darnold's issue a hip injury, but a team spokesperson told The Athletic on Monday that the hip joint was unaffected. Avoiding injured reserve would mean Darnold, who departed Wednesday's game after only five plays, is likely to return within the next four games. During Monday's practice, backup Drew Lock and third-stringer Jalen Milroe were the only quarterbacks on the field. The Seahawks' next practice will be Wednesday. |
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Lions | Isiah Pacheco unlikely to return before December Tue Sep 15, 02:46 AM
Lions running back Isiah Pacheco started the season on injured reserve, and he won't be on the field any time soon. Pacheco had back surgery and is out for the foreseeable future, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said today. "It's gonna be a while. It's gonna be a while. I really can't -- it'll be a significant amount of time," Campbell said of Pacheco's recovery.
| Footballguys view: Ian Rapoport reported that Pacheco could be back in December. The Lions could use some more depth at running back, as Jahmyr Gibbs had a huge workload on Sunday and can't realistically be expected to get that many carries every week. The Lions' No. 2 running back, Sione Vaki, struggled in pass protection on Sunday, and Campbell described him as "inconsistent." For now, the backup running back situation in Detroit is still an open question. |
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Chiefs | Ken Walker III goes off in win over Broncos Tue Sep 15, 02:44 AM
Running back Ken Walker III, the reigning Super Bowl MVP who joined the Chiefs in March, was stellar in his Kansas City debut. Walker converted on four short-yardage situations, including a 60-yard touchdown on fourth-and-inches early in the third quarter. In 26 touches, in a variety of ways, Walker ran through, around, and past the Broncos for an outstanding performance, finishing with 191 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns.
| Footballguys view: Since 2000, Walker became just the third player with at least 100 rushing yards in his Chiefs debut, joining running back Kareem Hunt (148 yards in 2017) and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (138 yards in 2020), according to ESPN Research. Monday's outcome was exactly what the Chiefs wanted from their offense, as Walker's speed and ball-carrying abilities took much of the burden off Mahomes, who made his much-anticipated return from the surgery that repaired the torn ACL and LCL in his left knee, an injury that occurred on Dec. 14. |
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes impressive in his return to action Tue Sep 15, 02:43 AM
Patrick Mahomes was impressive in his first game back from a torn ACL. With a brace protecting his left knee, he threw for 184 yards and two scores while also running for another score, helping the Chiefs snap a three-game skid against the rival that ended their nine-year run as division champs.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Nate Taylor suggested, Mahomes wasn't perfect, but he didn't need to be to beat the Broncos. The Chiefs' opening drive demonstrated Mahomes' toughness and impressive speed when he scrambled out of the pocket inside the red zone to score a 15-yard touchdown. Mahomes' top speed on his highlight was 15.8 mph, which was 2.5 mph faster than his average speed on rushing attempts last season, according to Next Gen Stats. In the second half, Mahomes improved his passing rhythm, resulting in the two scoring strikes. Mahomes and the Chiefs will host the Colts in Week 2. |
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Broncos | Bo Nix, Broncos offense struggle in Kansas City Tue Sep 15, 02:42 AM
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix needed just three words to sum up the laundry list of woes in the team's 31-10 season-opening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs Monday night in Arrowhead Stadium. Nix said it was "pretty pitiful, actually."
| Footballguys view: In first-year offensive coordinator Davis Webb's regular-season debut as play-caller, the Broncos struggled. In their first three plays from scrimmage, Nix was sacked to open the drive and threw his first interception of the season on the third play to end the possession. He fumbled three times (losing one) to go with his first-quarter interception and was sacked four times -- tied for the most in any game of his career. The Broncos offense gained just 176 net yards and didn't have a play longer than 20 yards. Denver will look to rebound against a tough Jaguars defense in Week 2. |
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey's Week 2 status uncertain Mon Sep 14, 04:44 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is dealing with a rib injury, and he'll be monitored throughout the week. His status is up in the air against the Raiders in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: McConkey led the team with seven targets, five catches, 83 yards, and a touchdown before leaving Sunday's loss to the Chargers after absorbing a hard hit. As previously noted, injuries limited him last year, so we'll have to hope that this isn't anything that will sideline him for long or keep him from performing at his best. |
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Raiders | Kubiak considers Brock Bowers to be day-to-day Mon Sep 14, 04:43 PM
Raiders HC Klint Kubiak said he now considers TE Brock Bowers to be day-to-day after last week's meniscus trim.
| Footballguys view: That would fall in line with reporting by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. On Sunday, Rapoport advised viewers that the Raiders believe there's a realistic chance Bowers will miss only one game and return for Week 2 at the Los Angeles Chargers. The team will see how he's feeling this week, but a potential return this Sunday is within the realm of possibility. We'll be watching this one closely. |
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Commanders | No updates on Chig Okonkwo's injured hamstring Mon Sep 14, 04:38 PM
Coach Dan Quinn had no updates on TE Chig Okonkwo's injured hamstring on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Okonkwo left Sunday's game against the Commanders and was designated questionable to return in the second half of a close contest. Before exiting, he had caught two of three targets for 16 yards. As CBSSports.com notes, if Okonkwo can't return to the Week 1 matchup, John Bates and Ben Sinnott are expected to handle Washington's tight-end snaps. |
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Vikings | O'Connell confirms Kyler Murray in protocol; Wentz standing by Mon Sep 14, 03:33 PM
Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed that Kyler Murray is in the concussion protocol and said that the quarterback came in feeling "pretty good" on Monday. O'Connell said that the team will take it "a day at a time" with the medical staff as Murray recovers and progresses through the protocol.
| Footballguys view: Carson Wentz replaced Murray and led the Vikings to a comeback win over the Packers on Sunday. He would be in line to start if Murray does not clear the protocol in time to face the Bears in Week 2. More updates on Murray's status will come once the team resumes practicing this week, but the nature of the injury and the protocol means there's a good chance Wentz is under center on September 20. |
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Falcons | Stefanski isn't ready to name Week 2 starting QB Mon Sep 14, 03:28 PM
The Falcons are not ready to name a starting quarterback for Week 2. On Monday, coach Kevin Stefanski said that he had "no updates" on the health of Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. He also said that he has no timeline in mind to settle on a starter for Atlanta's home opener against the Panthers.
| Footballguys view: Cooper Rush got bumped into the starting role after Tagovailoa injured his oblique during practice last week and went 12-of-22 for 143 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in a 20-13 loss to the Steelers. Undrafted rookie Jack Strand was the only other available quarterback. Penix tore his ACL last season and was cleared for full football activities in late August. The Falcons will return to practice on Wednesday, and the participation levels in that workout should give some idea of what direction things will go in Week 2. |
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Ravens | Minter confirms Zay Flowers is day-to-day Mon Sep 14, 03:20 PM
Coach Jesse Minter confirms that Zay Flowers is day-to-day.
| Footballguys view: Flowers had an impressive first half in Indianapolis, with five catches for 150 yards. But his 54-yard touchdown catch-and-run included a tweak to his hamstring. But now, after an MRI and with Minter's comments reflecting the reporting we've heard since late last night, it feels like this is in a good spot. But none of that guarantees Flowers will play against the Saints in Week 2. Stay tuned. |
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Vikings | RB Jordan Mason to have sore thumb evaluated Mon Sep 14, 03:05 PM
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell said that RB Jordan Mason came into the building today with a sore thumb, and they're evaluating that.
| Footballguys view: As Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke notes, Mason received nearly as much playing time as Aaron Jones Sr. in Sunday's win over the Packers. Mason played more than 50 perhaps of the early-down snaps, while Jones remained the primary passing-down back. Mason ran the ball 15 times compared with Jones' 12 carries, with both scoring touchdowns. Neither running back caught a pass. As Jahnke summed up, "This makes Mason the more valuable fantasy asset going forward, as long as the Vikings are winning games or at least keeping them close." |
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Jaguars | Brian Thomas Jr. will be limited in practice, but should play Week 2 Mon Sep 14, 02:57 PM
Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas is managing a shoulder injury after the team's season-opening win over the Browns. Coach Liam Coen told reporters on Monday that the wideout will be limited in practice over the coming days. Coen does not expect the injury to impact Thomas' availability against the Broncos in Week 2, however.
| Footballguys view: "I fully imagine him being able to play this game, no issues, just might not be able to get hit throughout the week or something," Coen said. Thomas had three catches for 40 yards on Sunday. We'll be monitoring all week. |
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Panthers | Jalen Coker has a minor ankle issue; expected to play Week 2 Mon Sep 14, 02:49 PM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker had a boot on his left foot in the locker room on Monday. "Just rolled my ankle a little bit." He says the injury happened in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Bears, and this boot is precautionary. He doesn't expect to miss time.
| Footballguys view: Coker, who got a three-year, $34 million contract this offseason, was the Panthers' best wide receiver at the tail end of last season and looked like it again Sunday. He had eight catches for a career-high 138 yards and two TDs against the Bears. Per Late-Round Fantasy's JJ Zachariason, over his last eight games, Coker has averaged 16 fantasy points per game. Expect Bryce Young to keep throwing him the ball. |
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Browns | Monken anticipates Deshaun Watson starting Week 1 Mon Sep 14, 02:14 PM
Browns HC Todd Monken told reporters that he anticipates QB Deshaun Watson will start Sunday at Tampa Bay. Monken said, "There were some really good things on film."
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Daniel Oyefusi suggested, Watson looked every bit the quarterback who hadn't played a regular-season game in 693 days in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. In his first regular-season game since October 2024, Watson looked tentative and inaccurate throughout the game. (He went 16-of-22 with five sacks and an INT). Concerns over Watson's training camp -- inconsistent at best -- and preseason performance will only grow after this outing. Shedeur Sanders is waiting in the wings. |
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Lions | Campbell: Jahmyr Gibbs has more to give Mon Sep 14, 01:37 PM
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs had a career-high 29 carries for 156 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday, and he added five catches for 30 yards. That's an enormous workload for any player, but Lions coach Dan Campbell said after the game that Gibbs could do even more. "Certainly, we know what Gibbs is, what he's capable of, and he's still not there yet," Campbell said. "And I mean that in a good way."
| Footballguys view: What more could Gibbs do? Campbell said that on a day when Gibbs' longest run was 21 yards, he's capable of breaking some much longer runs than that. To be clear, Campbell is not looking for Gibbs, who was this week's RB1 through Sunday night, to get 29 carries a game for 17 games. That would be 493 carries for the season, which would be the second-most in NFL history. But Campbell said he's happy to keep feeding Gibbs the rock. |
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Rams | Aaron Donald's Week 2 status to be determined Mon Sep 14, 01:24 PM
After electing to come out of retirement, Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald did not travel to Australia for the team's eventual Week 1 loss to the 49ers. But will he play in the Week 2 matchup against the Giants? Head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that it's still to be determined. "We haven't decided that yet," McVay said
| Footballguys view: Los Angeles' defense could use a boost from Donald, especially considering that the unit won't have edge rusher Myles Garrett for at least the next four weeks as he undergoes knee surgery. The 49ers finished with 379 yards, 23 first downs, and 7-of-12 on third down against the Rams last week. |
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Cowboys | Penalties, Interceptions ultimately derail Dak Prescott, Cowboys offense Mon Sep 14, 01:20 PM
Dak Prescott threw a costly interception just before halftime of Sunday night's 28-20 loss to the Giants. Still, he otherwise played well, completing 22 of 34 passes for 175 yards and TD tosses to CeeDee Lamb and Javonte Williams, who also ran for a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: Dallas benefited from a series of defensive pass interference calls that extended drives. Still, the team hurt itself with penalties -- eight of them for 85 yards, not counting an early intentional delay of game. That included a taunting call on Williams after he scored that contributed to Brandon Aubrey missing the ensuing extra point from farther out and a facemasking flag just before the two-minute warning. |
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Texans | LB Henry To'oTo'o to miss time Mon Sep 14, 01:09 PM
Via Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters in his Monday press conference that linebacker Henry To'oTo'o has a shoulder injury and "will be out for some time."
| Footballguys view: Ryans added that the club hasn't decided whether or not the linebacker will be placed on injured reserve. To'o appeared in all 17 games with 14 starts last season, recording 95 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. He registered a pair of tackles in the Week 1 loss to the Bills before exiting the contest. Houston will be at home in Week 2 to play the Bengals. |
Falcons | DL Da'Shawn Hand suffered a potentially season-ending injury Mon Sep 14, 01:02 PM
Falcons DL Da'Shawn Hand is believed to have suffered a torn quad that could require surgery and end his season, sources say.
| Footballguys view: Hand is receiving multiple opinions, and a final diagnosis will tell the full story. The Falcons have lost Jalon Walker to a torn ACL, James Pearce Jr. to a suspension, and now Hand. It's another tough loss to the defensive front. |
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