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Raiders | Kubiak considers Brock Bowers to be day-to-day (2026-09-14 16:43:19) [jump to this story] Vikings | O'Connell confirms Kyler Murray in protocol; Wentz standing by (2026-09-14 15:33:45) [jump to this story] Patriots | A.J. Brown expected to miss six weeks (2026-09-13 15:05:24) [jump to this story] |
Saints | Shough throws for 410 yards and three scores after slow start Sun Sep 13, 08:13 PM
Saints QB Tyler Shough completed 35 of 56 pass attempts for 410 yards, three scores and two interceptions in the 31-30 overtime loss at Detroit. He added eight yards on four carries.
| Footballguys view: Shough turned the ball over three times before the Saints offense got rolling in the second half. He almost led the biggest comeback in team history. Chris Olave got shaken up a few times in this game, so check his status before going back to Shough in a tougher matchup at Baltimore next week. |
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Jets | Omar Cooper leaves game with ankle injury Sun Sep 13, 08:11 PM
Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. left the Week 1 game with an ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: He had a 30 yard catch to set up fellow first round rookie Kenyon Sadiq's rushing score before leaving the game. Isaiah Williams would replace Cooper in the slot if he can't go against Green Bay next week. |
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Browns | Sampson leaves game with knee injury Sun Sep 13, 08:07 PM
Cleveland RB Dylan Sampson left the Week 1 game with a knee injury
| Footballguys view: Raheem Sanders had one of the best plays of the day for the team with a long kick return that set up a field goal, and he will be the clear backup to Quinshon Judkins, but he has little to no fantasy value. Jaleel McLaughlin is on the Browns practice squad and could be called up to be a passing down back against the Bucs next week. |
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey used as clear No. 1 receiver, leaves game with chest injury Sun Sep 13, 08:00 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey led the team with seven targets, five catches, 83 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game with a chest injury after absorbing a hard hit. Coach Jim Harbaugh said he has no update on McConkey.
| Footballguys view: McConkey's role in the offense was everything fantasy teams could have hoped for even though the Chargers offense underperformed against an underwhelming Cardinals defense. 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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Bengals | Gesicki leads passing game with five catches and a score Sun Sep 13, 07:57 PM
Bengals TE Mike Gesicki led the team with seven targets, five catches, 78 receiving yards and the team's only receiving touchdown in the 33-27 win over Tampa.
| Footballguys view: There was a lot of talk about Erick All being on the field a lot after he successful came back from his second ACL tear. His blocking ability was supposed to unlock the snaps with Joe Burrow under center running game. Instead, it was the pure receiving tight end Gesicki who starred in Week 1. He should be a waiver pickup for Week 2 with the Texans on tap next. |
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Bengals | Burrow, Chase quiet for fantasy in 33-27 win Sun Sep 13, 07:51 PM
Joe Burrow completed 25 of 35 passes for 254 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He added 20 yards on five rush attempts. Ja'Marr only got targeted four times and converted them into two catches for 12 yards.
| Footballguys view: Chase Brown scored a rushing touchdown, the Bengals scored a defensive touchdown, and Evan McPherson kicked four field goals, so Burrow was only in on one score. Chase didn't look obviously hobbled, but he suffered a knee injury last week that considered minor after he was removed from the injury report. Chase and Burrow have a tough matchup against the Texans in Week 2, so don't expect a big bounceback. |
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Jaguars | Brian Thomas Jr. leaves with a shoulder injury, returns Sun Sep 13, 07:40 PM
Brian Thomas Jr. left the Week 1 game in the first half after suffering a shoulder injury. He had three catches for 40 yards before his departure, but did not add any catches after that.
| Footballguys view: Thomas was warming up and potentially on his way to a very good day before he briefly left the game. We'll be watching the practice reports to see if we should expect him to be fully healthy for the Week 2 game at Denver. |
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Buccaneers | Irving scores, gets seven targets to Gainwell's one Sun Sep 13, 07:21 PM
Tampa Bay RB Bucky Irving carried the ball eight times for 45 yards and a touchdown, and caught all seven targets for 48 yards. He also lost a fumble. Kenny Gainwell got five carries for 15 yards and caught his only target for three yards.
| Footballguys view: All of the talk of Gainwell being a big part of the passing game and red zone offense after the Bucs paid him like a key member of the backfield evaporated once this game got underway. Irving was the lead back, scoring the only running back rushing score, and he also dominated running back targets and reminded everyone that he is a good receiving back in his own right. Gainwell was drafted to be a flex play, but we'll have to see if he can bounce back against Cleveland in Week 2. If not, he might not even be worth carrying in short bench leagues. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray in the concussion protocol Sun Sep 13, 06:22 PM
The Vikings announced that Kyler Murray is in the concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: Carson Wentz has replaced him, and of course he threw a touchdown to Justin Jefferson. We'll see if Murray can get cleared before a game at Chicago next week, but we know Kevin O'Connell has some confidence in Wentz. |
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Jaguars | Tuten gets 16 touches to Rodriguez's six Sun Sep 13, 05:11 PM
Bhayshul Tuten led the Jaguars with 15 carries for 66 yards and he caught his only target for a 22-yard gain. Chris Rodriguez managed 23 yards on his six carries.
| Footballguys view: This was a relatively even split in the first half, but Tuten pulled away in the second half, and Ameer Abdullah got some of the garbage time work. Rodriguez isn't going to be set up for much better game scripts than this, so at least for now it appears that he is only worth carrying as a Tuten injury upside hold. The Jaguars offense is a good one to be attached to, but Rodriguez isn't an essential hold in short bench leagues. |
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Jaguars | Parker Washington leads team in catches and yards, scores Sun Sep 13, 05:09 PM
Parker Washington caught five of six targets for 83 yards and a touchdown to lead the Jaguars receivers in the 34-10 win against Cleveland.
| Footballguys view: Washington's 30-yard touchdown was a gorgeous diving catch on an afternoon when most everything came easy for the Jaguars pass offense. This was only a game for a little over a half, but one should expect Washington to have a higher ceiling in games that are more competitive, like next week's game at Denver, where Washington posted a 6-145-1 line in a 34-20 win last year. |
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Jaguars | Lawrence throws for four scores in first 33 minutes Sun Sep 13, 05:06 PM
Trevor Lawrence completed 18 of 23 pass attempts for 245 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions.
| Footballguys view: Lawrence picked up right where he left off when he was the hottest quarterback in fantasy football at the end of the 2025 regular season. We will have to check on Brian Thomas Jr. and his shoulder injury which caused him to briefly leave the game, but rookie sixth round pick Josh Cameron scored, beating Denzel Ward, the Browns best corner. Lawrence has a tough matchup at Denver next week, but Lawrence accounted for four scores there last year in a 34-20 win. |
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Browns | Miserable day for Browns offense in Jacksonville Sun Sep 13, 05:00 PM
The Browns lost 34-10 at Jacksonville, with the only touchdown coming on a Deshaun Watson to Denzel Boston 46-yard pass in the final two minutes of the game. Watson completed 16 of 22 pass attempts for 205 yards, one touchdown and one interception. RB Quinshon Judkins managed 33 yards on 12 catches and added 17 yards on two receptions. WR KC Concepcion led the team with five targets and four catches, which he turned into 43 yards, and he added 15 yards on three carries. TE Harold Fannin Jr. only got three targets and converted them into two catches for 21 yards.
| Footballguys view: The Browns offense was perhaps even worse than we projected with Watson starting. His first three drives ended with turnovers or near turnovers, and the only points before garbage time came after a long Raheem Sanders kick return. We should give some credit to the Jaguars defense, but they could come back to earth at Denver next week. Quinshon Judkins and Harold Fannin are tough starts as long as the offense continues to look like this, but KC Concepcion could have some flex appeal in PPR leagues. Boston's touchdown came when the score was 34-3, so don't get too excited about it. |
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Ravens | Ja'Kobi Lane leaves game with wrist injury Sun Sep 13, 03:49 PM
Ravens WR Ja'Kobi Lane left the Week 1 game with a wrist injury.
| Footballguys view: Lane had a chance to step up into the No. 1 wide receiver role with Zay Flowers sidelined, but he promptly left with a wrist injury. We should assume that he won't be ready to play for a Week 2 matchup against the Saints, and he could be sidelined for longer. The Ravens should bring wide receivers for tryouts this week to help a depleted unit. |
Ravens | Zay Flowers leaves game with hamstring injury Sun Sep 13, 03:25 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers left the Week 1 game with a hamstring injury. He was on the injury report with a hamstring issue because of a limited practice earlier in the week. Flowers had five catches for 150 yards when he left the game.
| Footballguys view: Flowers had the look of a league winner with a huge first half that included a 54-yard catch and run score and another long play that ended with him tackled at the one-yard line. We can't say yet whether it was the same hamstring that had him on the injury report, but if you have Flowers you should prepare to be without him next week and potentially longer. Rashod Bateman could be a deep league pickup as long as Flowers is out, and Mark Andrews could also get some extra targets. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown expected to miss six weeks Sun Sep 13, 03:05 PM
Ian Rapoport reports that Patriots WR AJ Brown is expected to miss six weeks with his high ankle sprain.
| Footballguys view: Since Brown is on injured reserve, he was going to miss four weeks regardless, but this reset expectations to allow for more time before we should expect him to return. Mack Hollins and Hunter Henry become potential waiver adds with Brown out going into a matchup against the Steelers. |
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Rams | Myles Garrett to have surgery, go on IR Sun Sep 13, 01:20 PM
Rams star Myles Garrett will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his ailing knee and is headed to injured reserve, sources tell The Ringer's Tom Pelissero.
| Footballguys view: The Rams D/ST was a Week 1 dud, and they might be droppable going into a Week 2 matchup against the Giants unless your D/ST scoring is much higher than typical leagues. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers could return for Week 2 Sun Sep 13, 11:49 AM
After undergoing a meniscus trim Tuesday, the Raiders believe there's a realistic chance Brock Bowers will miss only one game and return for Week 2 at the Los Angeles Chargers, per sources. The team will see how he's feeling this week, but a potential return next week is within the realm of possibility.
| Footballguys view: Is this good news? Fantasy teams might feel better if Bowers misses another week to reduce the chances of a setback. He rested a PCL injury last year for four weeks, came back to score three touchdowns in a game, and then aggravated the injury and wasn't the same for the rest of the season even though he was still startable. Michael Mayer has been a big part of the offense with Bowers out, and considering Mayer just signed a $15 million a year extension, he may still have value once Bowers returns. |
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49ers | De'Zhaun Stribling to miss at least a month Sun Sep 13, 11:17 AM
49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will miss at least a month because of an ankle injury, sources told NFL Network.
| Footballguys view: Deebo Samuel will be startable for as long as Stribling is out, and if he went undrafted in your league, he should be a priority waiver pickup. The rookie was on the field more than any 49ers wide receiver before his injury, so he might be worth holding onto if roster size allows. |
Texans | C.J. Stroud, Houston table contract talks until after season Sat Sep 12, 05:36 PM
The Houston Texans and QB C.J. Stroud made a run at completing a contract extension before the regular season begins, but both sides agreed they now prefer to wait until after this season to work out a long-term deal, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: There were efforts to get a new contract done before the start of the 2026 season, but many expected this to happen. Stroud's play was inconsistent and straight-up bad at times last year. We'll see if he can play better football this season and earn an even larger contract with the Texans (or somebody else) as a free agent in 2027. Stroud is playing on his fifth-year option in 2026, and he's got a cap number of $25.9 million. |
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Eagles | Eli Stowers placed on IR; out at least 4 weeks Sat Sep 12, 05:23 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles downgraded rookie TE Eli Stowers (hamstring) to out. He'd been listed as questionable. He was also placed on IR, so he's out for the first four weeks.
| Footballguys view: Stowers is a rookie we appreciate in dynasty formats, but he was not set to do much for the Eagles this year. Dallas Goedert is the lead tight end, and Stowers was listed as no.3 on the depth chart behind Goedert and Johnny Mundt. Stowers is a move tight end who can attack the middle of the field with speed when healthy. Based on camp reports, it might be a year or two before he realizes his full potential as a pro. |
Falcons | Cooper Rush to play despite back spasms Sat Sep 12, 05:13 PM
Atlanta Falcons starting QB Cooper Rush, who was replacing the injured QB Tua Tagovailoa, experienced back spasms Saturday, but the team said he will still start Sunday at Pittsburgh.
| Footballguys view: Rush is the team's no.3 quarterback who has been thrust into the starting lineup due to injuries with both Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. (knee). The Falcons will have Penix as their starter when he's healthy, but there's no exact timetable as he returns from the ACL injury that cut his 2025 season short. Rush is a QB3 from a fantasy perspective. You're likely starting Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and Drake London...but with Rush under center, their expected production needs to be adjusted. |
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RB Audric Estimé placed on IR; out at least 4 weeks Sat Sep 12, 05:04 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Audric Estimé has been placed on injured reserve. He was ruled out on Friday with a thigh injury and will have to miss four games before he becomes eligible to return to action.
| Footballguys view: Estimé is a reserve runner, but he's a one-dimensional power back who would have a limited role if healthy. Kendre Miller is the team's no.3 back, behind starter Travis Etienne and veteran backup Alvin Kamara. We'll see if Kamara can play in Week 1 as he's been limited in practice this week with a knee injury. |
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Cowboys | Malik Davis placed on IR; out at least 4 weeks Sat Sep 12, 04:32 PM
As expected, Dallas Cowboys RB Malik Davis will miss some time with a hip injury suffered at practice on Friday. The team announced on Saturday that Davis has been placed on injured reserve. He'll be required to miss at least four games.
| Footballguys view: It's unclear if this hip injury will end his season. The Cowboys have Javonte Williams as their lead back, and Emari Demercado is behind him on the depth chart. Davis would be competing for a role with Israel Abanikanda if he's able to return this year. |
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Raiders | RB Washington has earned more opportunities Sat Sep 12, 03:19 PM
Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak said rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. is "still a maturing player" and has "earned more opportunities."
| Footballguys view: Washington has been impressive in camp and the preseason. The rookie is big and fast, but he's got a history of fumbling the ball (highest fumble rate in this draft class). A "maturing" player could mean a lot of things, but it likely means Washington needs to prove that his fumbling issues from college are behind him. He'll also need to prove himself in pass protection as all young backs must do. Ashton Jeanty is the clear-cut lead back, but Washington has flex appeal in certain matchups...like this week against the Dolphins. |
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Saints | RB Kamara could play smaller role in Week 1 Sat Sep 12, 03:16 PM
Nick Underhill, from NewOrleans.Football, believes New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) will not have a "huge role" if he plays in Week 1 against the Lions.
| Footballguys view: Kamara was limited in practice earlier this week, but he did practice fully on Friday. If he does play against the Lions, he's likely to be limited in his role. Travis Etienne is the lead back for the Saints, and he doesn't need to come off the field much. Kamara is the team's best receiving back, and that's his main role when at full strength. Kendre Miller would get more work if Kamara can't play. |
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Panthers | Team to decide on QB Young extension in the offseason Sat Sep 12, 03:13 PM
Cameron Wolfe, from NFL Network, reports that the Carolina Panthers will "likely" decide whether to offer QB Bryce Young an extension in the 2027 offseason.
| Footballguys view: Young has two years remaining on his contract, but the team wants to see how he performs this season. Just a few days ago, it was reported that Panthers owner David Tepper was asked about what would prompt a new extension and said, "Success is success. And you know it when you see it." Okay, well, apparently the Panthers want to see more. We'll see if Young can push his team to a division title and the postseason in 2026. |
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Raiders | TE Michael Mayer gets three-year, $45 million extension Sat Sep 12, 11:02 AM
The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to terms on a three-year extension with TE Michael Mayer worth $45 million, with $30 million guaranteed. The $15 million per year average ranks fourth among current TE contracts.
| Footballguys view: A second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Mayer is the second tight end on the depth chart behind Brock Bowers. With Bowers out of action in Week 1, Mayer becomes a fantasy-relevant player and could post low-end TE1 numbers. Raiders HC Klint Kubiak has declined to give an updated timeline for Bowers' return. So for the meantime, Mayer has some fantasy value. When Bowers is back, Mayer goes back to a limited role (he had 35 catches last year in 13 games as a backup to Bowers). |
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Packers | Tucker Kraft agrees to four-year, $75 million extension Sat Sep 12, 10:59 AM
Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft reached an agreement today with the team on a four-year, $75 million extension worth up to $92 million that includes a $26.5 million signing bonus.
| Footballguys view: Kraft now becomes the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. He's coming back from the ACL injury that cut his 2025 season short in Week 9. Before the injury, Kraft collected 32 receptions, 489 receiving yards, and six touchdowns. Kraft is not on the injury report for Week 1, and he's a mid-range TE1 for Fantasy GMs against the Vikings on Sunday. |
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Jakobi Meyers off injury report, LeQuint Allen Jr. questionable for Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 07:41 PM
Jakobi Meyers (thumb) is off the final injury report for Week 1's game against the Browns, while LeQuint Allen Jr. (hip) is officially questionable.
| Footballguys view: Despite his inability to log a full practice this week, Meyers was removed from the final injury report and will play in Week 1. Meyers jammed his thumb in a mid-August joint practice with the Panthers and has been limited in practice since. He'll likely slot in as the third option behind Brian Thomas Jr. and Parker Washington. But with the Jaguars' reliance on three-receiver sets and the high-scoring nature of this offense, Meyers has some flex appeal coming into the matchup. Regarding Allen, it's promising that he returned to practice on Friday, but he's been out nearly a full month after suffering a hip injury. If he can't go, Bhayshul Tuten is the biggest beneficiary, likely seeing extended work on passing downs. Allen doesn't belong in any fantasy lineups, but his absence does clear the way for Tuten and, to a lesser extent, Chris Rodriguez Jr. |
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Zay Flowers off injury report, good to go for Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 07:36 PM
After a limited practice on Wednesday, Zay Flowers logged back-to-back full practices to close out the week and is not on the final injury report.
| Footballguys view: Flowers is expected to be a full go for a Week 1 matchup against the Colts. There has been a lot of talk about a more pass-heavy approach in Baltimore, with a new head coach and offensive coordinator. Flowers was sixth in the league in receiving yards last year and is hoping to take another step forward in Year 4, as he's done every year of his career. He's a back-end WR1 heading into this matchup. Get him in your lineups. |
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Keaton Mitchell and Brenen Thompson will both play in Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 07:31 PM
Keaton Mitchell and Brenen Thompson, both limited on Wednesday and Thursday, were upgraded to full participants on Friday's practice and removed from the final injury report.
| Footballguys view: Mitchell is expected to be in a change-of-pace role behind Omarion Hampton. He's an explosive playmaker who can find a path to fantasy relevance on efficiency over volume, but is just a wait-and-see bench stash in Week 1. Thompson's 4.26-second 40-yard dash at this year's combine led all wide receiver prospects, generating excitement about his role in a Justin Herbert offense. There are a lot of mouths to feed in Los Angeles, and Thompson could be on the outside looking in. He's worth a stash in deep leagues, but he doesn't belong anywhere near Week 1 lineups. |
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Alec Pierce not on final injury report heading into Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 07:08 PM
Alec Pierce (heel) logged a limited practice every day this week and will play in Week 1 against the Ravens.
| Footballguys view: Pierce, despite his inability to log a full practice, was removed from the Colts' final injury report leading up to Week 1. His recovery from an offseason ankle injury has been closely monitored throughout camp. He opened training camp on PUP and showed up with a noticeable limp and calf atrophy. He eventually returned to practice on August 27th but has not logged a full practice since. Pierce may be limited in Week 1. The good news for desperate fantasy managers is that Pierce could make his week in one play, as his role as a field stretcher leads to frequent big touchdowns. But he's a borderline WR5 in Week 1, and most fantasy managers will probably want to see that he's fully healthy before elevating him into their lineups. |
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty officially off the Week 1 injury report Fri Sep 11, 05:40 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty is officially off the injury report and good to go Sunday against the Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: After Jeanty's team dropped to a knee and said a prayer following his departure from practice, fantasy managers were quick to assume the worst. He returned to practice soon after, logged three full practices this week, and will play in Week 1 against the Dolphins. The Dolphins' defense is one of the best matchups a running back can get in fantasy football. Fire Jeanty up as an RB1, and express gratitude to a higher power if you were able to get him at a discount in your draft. |
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Giants | Malik Nabers draws a questionable designation for Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 05:00 PM
The Giants are listing WR Malik Nabers as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys.
| Footballguys view: Nabers may be headed towards the dreaded Sunday Night Football game-time decision. If we don't get clarity on his availability before the early slate of games kicks off, managers should look at players available for Sunday and Monday night as potential pivots. Malachi Fields and Ryan Flournoy may be available as last-minute swaps. Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims, and Cyrus Allen are all in play for Monday night. And for managers with the luxury of moving Nabers into their flex, Najee Harris and Jonah Coleman are also options to look for. While the Giants' medical staff has cleared Nabers to play, Nabers himself said he "can't put [his] career at risk" when asked about his Week 1 status. We'll update as soon as we have more information. If he's active, you start him. Let's hope he's active. |
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Bears | D'Andre Swift gets a three-year extension Fri Sep 11, 04:57 PM
Sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter that RB D'Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears have reached agreement on a three-year, $33.75 million extension that includes $27.5M guaranteed.
| Footballguys view: Swift has developed into a reliable and consistent running back after his early-career play was defined by inconsistency. This August, Ben Johnson said, "he's got everything that we're looking for," when talking about Swift being one of the team's most underrated players. While Kyle Monangai will get some looks inside the red zone, Swift's big-play and pass-catching abilities put him in consideration as a high-end RB2 every week. |
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Jets | Breece Hall, Kenyon Sadiq avoid injury designation Fri Sep 11, 04:57 PM
Jets RB Breece Hall and rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq are good to go for Sunday's opener at Tennessee.
| Footballguys view: Despite missing some time during training camp with a groin injury, Hall was able to log an entire week of full practices and will be good to go for Week 1 against the Titans. While there's been some talk about a committee approach to the Jets' backfield, the team rewarded him with a $43.5M contract extension this offseason. Expect him to get the bulk of the touches, even if Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis come in for the occasional touch. Fire Hall up as the RB2 you drafted him to be. Sadiq's situation is a bit complicated. While it's encouraging that he was able to practice in full all week, his extended absence from training camp could put him behind schedule. Sadiq dealt with an offseason hernia and aggravated it during camp. Rookies who miss time in camp tend to get out of the gate slow, especially at a position as demanding as tight end. Sadiq can be stashed in deep leagues as a potential high-ceiling rookie, but it's hard to recommend him as a starter in Week 1 lineups. |
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Bears | Odunze questionable, coach noncommittal about Week 1 status Fri Sep 11, 04:16 PM
Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that Rome Odunze's Week 1 status would be assessed after Friday's practice. Johnson said Odunze "looked good from his perspective" in limited practices coming back from a calf injury he suffered in camp last week, but that the team has a "long season" and that they want "to do what's right for him for the long term as well".
| Footballguys view: Despite Johnson's words, Odunze himself said after practice, "I'm feeling ready to go. I doubt I'm questionable." That should inspire some hope that the Year 3 receiver is out there Sunday against the Panthers. It's not uncommon for players and coaches to have different views of their respective health, but Odunze appears ready to play. His 2025 campaign was marred by a foot injury. He was a dominant WR1 before it and a shaky WR4 after. Fantasy managers who invested in Odunze this year are probably anxious to start him, but expectations for Week 1 should be tempered. Luckily, the Bears play early on Sunday. If Odunze is declared out, plenty of options should be available to pivot to. But we'll hope to get clarity before the game's 1 pm ET kickoff. If active, Odunze can be started as a WR3, and we'll hopefully have more clarity on the receiver pecking order coming out of the season's debut. |
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Cowboys | Malik Davis carted off at practice Fri Sep 11, 04:13 PM
Beat writer Clarence Hill Jr. reports that Cowboys RB Malik Davis was carted off at practice on Friday, September 11, per a source. Hill reports that "it doesn't look good for Sunday at the moment" and that the team is looking into the severity of the injury.
| Footballguys view: After the team released Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah, Davis and Emari Demercado were the only backs on the Cowboys' roster behind Javonte Williams. If Davis is set to miss an extended period of time, the Cowboys will likely add depth to the backfield. But for Week 1, Williams should be in line for the bulk of the carries against the Giants. Williams returned fringe RB1 value last year, and the Cowboys rewarded him with a multi-year deal this offseason. Assuming Davis doesn't play this week, plug Williams in as a high-floor RB1 on an explosive offense. |
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Eli Stowers expects to play Sunday Fri Sep 11, 03:58 PM
Eli Stowers (hamstring) expects to play Sunday against the Commanders.
| Footballguys view: Stowers has reportedly had a rough camp, but it appears as if he'll be ready to go in Week 1 after practicing in limited fashion through a hamstring injury. He noted his expected involvement on special teams, which is to be expected from a rookie. Dallas Geodert is the clear top tight end in Philadelphia. While Goedert is more of a traditional in-line tight end, Stowers' skill set is more that of a big-bodied receiver. There's hope that he can develop as the season goes on, but Stowers can't be trusted in any Week 1 fantasy lineups. |
Saints | Alvin Kamara questionable for Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 03:37 PM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said RB Alvin Kamara (knee) is questionable for Week 1 at Detroit.
| Footballguys view: Kamara logged a full week of practice, albeit in a limited fashion, after suffering a knee sprain early in training camp. He and newly signed Travis Etienne Jr. were listed as co-starters on the initial depth chart, but Etienne's contract and age imply that he will get the bulk of the touches. If Kamara is active, he can be played as a risky RB4, with more utility in PPR leagues than in standard leagues. However, fantasy managers will probably want to see how the 31-year-old running back is used alongside Etienne before trusting him in their lineups. |
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Panthers | Jonathon Brooks to play with no limitations Fri Sep 11, 02:51 PM
Panthers head coach Dave Canales said RB Jonathon Brooks will play in Week 1 "without limitations" and will not be listed on the injury report after dealing with a groin issue earlier in the week.
| Footballguys view: Panic ensued when Brooks was seen working off the field with trainers last week, but Dave Canales downplayed the severity. Brooks was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but full participation on Friday and removal from the injury report is about the best news we could have hoped for. Brooks was a second-round pick in 2024 and has only played 23 career snaps. He tore his ACL in his final year at Texas, and then re-tore it shortly after making his NFL debut. He's expected to split the backfield in Carolina with Chuba Hubbard this season, but Brooks' upside as a big-play rusher and receiver makes him more desirable in fantasy. Managers who can afford to take a wait-and-see approach with Brooks in Week 1 should. But if he looks healthy in his long-awaited return, a Week 2 matchup against the Falcons could be the time to elevate him into starting lineups. |
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49ers | Shanahan says McCaffrey played through cramps vs Rams Fri Sep 11, 02:34 PM
Nick Wagoner reports that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that RB Christian McCaffrey and OT Trent Williams were both dealing with cramps during the game but made it through ok.
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Cowboys | Ryan Flournoy signs one-year, $6 million contract extension Fri Sep 11, 02:30 PM
Patrik Walker reports at the official team site that Ryan Flournoy signed a one-year, $6 million contract extension with the Cowboys. He was due to be a restricted free agent.
| Footballguys view: Flournoy had a strong second-year campaign in Dallas, posting 475 yards and four touchdowns. He posted two games with over 100 yards, showing some legitimate upside as an every-down receiver. He's expected to slot in as the third guy again this year behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. While it's tough to rely on him as a weekly starter in fantasy, there's alluring contingent upside if either guy ahead of him were to miss any time. |
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Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins 'good to go' Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 02:26 PM
Ben Baby of ESPN reports that Cincinnati head coach Zac Taylor said Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are "good to go" in Week 1 against Tampa Bay.
| Footballguys view: We heard early in the week that Chase and Higgins should both be good to go, and they followed up with a week of full participation in practices. Chase went down with an awkward knee injury a couple of weeks ago, and Higgins has been dealing with a bruised heel. But with both cleared to play, Chase slots in as a top-three receiver in Week 1 rankings, and Higgins will operate as a big-play WR2. |
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Falcons | Tagovailoa ruled out, Cooper Rush to start Fri Sep 11, 02:21 PM
Atlanta QB Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out for Week 1. Cooper Rush will start at quarterback for the Falcons.
| Footballguys view: With Michael Penix Jr. also out this week, the Falcons will have to turn to Cooper Rush, who was signed early in camp after Tagovailoa suffered a minor back injury. Undrafted rookie Jack Strand is expected to serve as the backup. Rush is no slouch, having started some games for the Cowboys in 2021, 2022, and 2024, as well as a couple of games for the Ravens last year. Drake London and Kyle Pitts should have better days ahead of them once Penix is cleared to return, but Rush should be capable enough to get the ball to them. London is a back-end WR1 this week, and Pitts a middling TE1. Expect a heavier-than-normal workload for Bijan Robinson, who is a clear top-two option this week alongside Jahmyr Gibbs. |
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Commanders | Croskey-Merritt cleared to play Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 02:17 PM
Adam Schefter reports that Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin), OLB Odafe Oweh (calf) and OLB K'Lavon Chaisson are all "cleared to play" for the season opener at Philadelphia.
| Footballguys view: Croskey-Merritt has been back at practice since September 1st after suffering a minor groin injury on August 22nd. There wasn't any expectation that he wouldn't be ready for this game, but fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief after getting some clarity. He'll have a tough matchup against the Eagles, and it's yet to be seen how touches will be split between him, Rachaad White, and Kaytron Allen. Consider Croskey-Merritt an RB4 in Week 1; hopefully some clarity this week allows for a better ranking heading into Week 2 against the Cowboys. |
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Buccaneers | Egbuka 'full go' for Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 02:16 PM
Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles said that WR Emeka Egbuka will be "full go" for Sunday's season opener at Cincinnati.
| Footballguys view: Egbuka has practiced fully all week after suffering a toe injury a few weeks ago. There's been much speculation about the extent of the injury, with fantasy managers fearing a dreaded turf toe designation. A week of full practice and a vote of confidence from Todd Bowles should quell concerns. With Mike Evans out of Tampa Bay, Egbuka will have a chance to operate as the team's top target. How he and Chris Godwin operate alongside each other this year is yet to be seen, but Egbuka can be started as a WR2 against the soft Bengals pass defense. |
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Buccaneers | McMillan, Tucker doubtful Fri Sep 11, 02:16 PM
Tampa Bay WR Jalen McMillan (knee) and RB Sean Tucker (hamstring) are doubtful for Week 1 at Cincinnati. Head coach Todd Bowles said neither had a setback with their injuries, but that it is just where they are in their recovery. McMillan has missed a month since "banging knees" in practice.
| Footballguys view: After a promising rookie season, McMillan missed most of Year 2, playing in just four games at the end of the season. An unfortunate knee injury in training camp will likely cause him to miss the start of this season as well. He logged limited practices this week, which may indicate a return to play soon. His absence will allow the passing attack to focus on Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin, while rookie Ted Hurst III will serve as the third option. Tucker did not practice to start the week but returned in a limited fashion on Thursday, potentially indicating a return next week. He was expected to be in a reserve role in the backfield. With him most likely out, expect the majority of the touches to be split between Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell. Week 1 usage will hopefully give us a clearer picture of this murky backfield. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown being placed on IR; out for at least 4 weeks Fri Sep 11, 02:01 PM
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Patriots are placing wide receiver A.J. Brown on injured reserve due to his high ankle sprain, sidelining him for a minimum of four games.
| Footballguys view: This will keep him out for at least the next four weeks. He'll have a chance to return in Week 6, although there is already some speculation that he could miss more than the minimum of four games that an IR designation requires. Brown looked sharp in his Patriots debut, being an underthrown Drake Maye throw away from what could have been a big touchdown. High-ankle sprains are notorious for lingering and zapping players' explosion. When he returns, he may need a ramp-up period. This injury pushes Brown from the WR1 he was drafted to be into the rest-of-season WR3 range. |
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