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Bears | Jaylon Johnson likely to miss extended time Mon Sep 15, 04:10 PM
Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson (groin) is expected to miss the rest of the season because of the groin injury he suffered in Week 2 that will require surgery, according to sources. There is a chance he returns late in the season if the team is competing for a playoff spot.
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Chargers | Denzel Perryman officially on IR Mon Sep 15, 04:09 PM
Los Angeles Chargers LB Denzel Perryman (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Sept. 15.
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Commanders | John Bates unlikely to play Mon Sep 15, 04:08 PM
Washington Commanders TE John Bates (groin) is considered a long shot to play in Week 3, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
| Footballguys view: Bates has been a steady veteran presence in the Commanders' offense, valued for his ability to block in the run game while also providing a reliable outlet in short-yardage situations. Losing him doesn't just take away a receiving option; it also affects how Washington can protect their quarterback and set up their running attack. With Bates sidelined, the stage is set for second-year man Ben Sinnott to work alongside starter Zach Ertz. The Commanders drafted him with the expectation he could grow into a versatile piece of their offense, and now that development may need to come sooner than expected. |
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Commanders | Noah Brown may miss Week 3 Mon Sep 15, 04:00 PM
Washington Commanders WR Noah Brown (groin) is considered a long shot to play in Week 3, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
| Footballguys view: Brown suffered the injury in the third quarter of Thursday night's loss to the Packers. Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane moved up in the receiving rotation behind Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel with Brown out. |
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Chargers | Daiyan Henley questionable for Week 2 Mon Sep 15, 03:35 PM
Los Angeles Chargers LB Daiyan Henley (illness) was added to the Week 2 injury report Monday, Sept. 15, because of an illness and is listed as questionable.
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Commanders | Washington makes roster moves Mon Sep 15, 03:31 PM
Washington Commanders practice squad WR Chris Moore was signed to the 53-man roster Monday, Sept. 15. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also placed DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (quadriceps) on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Commanders | Austin Ekeler placed on IR Mon Sep 15, 03:28 PM
Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (Achilles) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Sept. 15.
| Footballguys view: No surprise there. Ekeler suffered a season-ending (and possibly career-ending) torn Achilles tendon in Green Bay last Thursday night. Ekeler was a critical piece to the Commanders' offensive success last season, with 733 total yards and four touchdowns, and looked to be just as impactful in 2025 before his injury. With Ekeler out, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. are the remaining backs on the active roster. Croskey-Merritt is expected to be the starter. The team also added former Cardinal and Buccaneers RB Chase Edmonds to their practice squad. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy Has A High-Ankle Sprain; Out 2-4 Weeks Mon Sep 15, 03:17 PM
Following up on the previous item, ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is expected to be sidelined two to four weeks with a high ankle sprain.
| Footballguys view: NFL Network is reporting the same information and timeline. Again, with McCarthy out, backup Carson Wentz is now in line to start. The Vikings face the Bengals on Sunday and then head overseas for Weeks 4 and 5, playing in Dublin and London, respectively. It's an additional challenge as they try to get their QB1 healthy and ready to return. For now, however, Wentz will be the starter until further notice. |
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Bengals | Shemar Stewart likely to miss Week 3 Mon Sep 15, 03:05 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Shemar Stewart (ankle) is considered doubtful for the Week 3 game, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
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Ravens | Kyle Van Noy may miss time Mon Sep 15, 03:00 PM
Baltimore Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy (hamstring) could miss at least one game because of the hamstring injury he suffered in Week 2, according to a source.
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Panthers | Two lineman going on injured reserve Mon Sep 15, 02:56 PM
Carolina Panthers OG Robert Hunt (biceps) will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list because of a torn biceps, according to head coach Dave Canales. Canales also said C Austin Corbett (knee) will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list because of a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament sprain.
| Footballguys view: It won't be easy to replace Hunt, coming off his first Pro Bowl season, but the Panthers wisely brought back their entire offensive line from last season. The top nine linemen from last year in snaps played returned, giving them a rare continuity and depth. Now, they're going to have to use it. Chandler Zavala replaced Hunt in the lineup, and Cade Mays came in at center, and Canales said that's how they'll proceed this week as they prepare for the Falcons. Mays also replaced Corbett at center last year when he suffered a torn biceps tendon, and started eight of the last nine games (missing one with an illness). |
Ravens | Patrick Ricard week-to-week Mon Sep 15, 02:55 PM
Baltimore Ravens FB Patrick Ricard (calf) is considered week-to-week because his recovery from a calf injury is going slower than the team anticipated, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
| Footballguys view: Ricard, who is coming off a First Team All-Pro season, hasn't practiced in nearly a month due to a calf strain. With both TE Isaiah Likely (foot) and Ricard missing the first two games, the Ravens have leaned on tight ends Charlie Kolar and Zaire Mitchell-Paden, activated off the practice squad, to take their place. Likely could return soon, but Mitchell-Paden has been an effective blocker and could remain to help cover for Ricard's absence. |
Vikings | Aaron Jones unlikely to be available Mon Sep 15, 02:47 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) is unlikely to play in Week 3 because of the hamstring injury he suffered during the Week 2 game, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings operated with a tandem at running back in Week 2, with Jones drawing the start but Jordan Mason logging more offensive snaps. Assuming Jones is out on Sunday, Mason projects as the clear starter. Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke notes that Mason demonstrated the ability to handle heavy workloads with the 49ers last season, topping an 80 percent snap share in some games. Similarly, the Vikings showed a willingness to give Jones 80 percent of snaps when healthy, indicating the staff is comfortable using a true workhorse when necessary. We'll continue to monitor this situation in coming days. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy expected to miss next game Mon Sep 15, 02:42 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is not expected to play in the Week 3 game because of a sprained ankle, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: The injury is not expected to be long-term, but it means Carson Wentz is Minnesota's likely starter for Week 3 against the Bengals. McCarthy played most of Sunday's game behind a patchwork offensive line after center Ryan Kelly and left tackle Justin Skule left Sunday's game early because of concussions, so that's worth watching as well. Wentz got starts with the Rams and Chiefs in Week 18 the last two years, with starters resting. Sunday, if McCarthy is out, will be Wentz's first start with a team at full strength since 2022 with the Commanders. |
Steelers | No IR expected for Alex Highsmith Mon Sep 15, 02:35 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Alex Highsmith (ankle) is not expected to be placed on the Reserve/Injured list after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 2, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels Has A Sprained Knee; Status For Week 3 In Doubt Mon Sep 15, 02:35 PM
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is feeling the aftereffects of getting battered by Green Bay on Thursday night. Daniels, who underwent an MRI following the Week 2 loss to the Packers, was diagnosed with a knee sprain, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported, per sources informed of the situation.
| Footballguys view: Rapoport adds that the injury isn't expected to be a long-term issue, but Daniels' status for Week 3 is in doubt. Daniels had a final check-in the with team doctor on Monday, per Rapoport. Washington faces the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 21. They return to practice Wednesday. Marcus Mariota is the team's backup and has proven capable. While Daniels has never missed a start in his young NFL career, Mariota could very well be thrust into action. We'll be following up throughout the week. |
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Giants | Dalen Cambre joining practice squad Mon Sep 15, 02:28 PM
Free-agent WR Dalen Cambre (Giants) was signed to the New York Giants practice squad Monday, Sept. 15, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
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Saints | Vernon Broughton may be out for season Mon Sep 15, 02:26 PM
New Orleans Saints DT Vernon Broughton (hip) is expected to miss the rest of the 2025 season because of a hip injury he suffered during the Week 2 game, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo. Broughton is seeking other opinions to see if he will need surgery.
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Patriots | Christian Gonzalez an option for Week 3 Mon Sep 15, 02:19 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) has a chance to be available for the Week 3 game, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.
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Rams | Ahkello Witherspoon to miss time Mon Sep 15, 02:19 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon (clavicle) suffered a broken clavicle during the Week 2 game and was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Sept. 15.
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Chargers | Denzel Perryman going on IR Mon Sep 15, 02:14 PM
Los Angeles Chargers LB Denzel Perryman (ankle) will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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Jaguars | Wrist issue for Brian Thomas Jr. Mon Sep 15, 02:11 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. (wrist) was bothered by a wrist injury during the Week 2 game, according to head coach Liam Coen.
| Footballguys view: Coen told reporters the wrist may have hampered the second-year receiver during a loss to the Bengals, a game in which Thomas dropped two crucial passes and caught four passes for 49 yards, despite being targeted by Trevor Lawrence 12 times. "He's kind of got a couple of things going on," Coen said. The coach wasn't specific about when the injury took place, but Thomas didn't mention he was hurt when talking to the media in the locker room after the game. He also didn't appear on any of the team's injury reports last week. We'll be watching for more. |
Texans | Jakob Johnson elevated Mon Sep 15, 02:06 PM
Houston Texans practice squad FB Jakob Johnson was elevated to the active roster Monday, Sept. 15, and will be available for the Week 2 game.
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Browns | DeAndre Carter in protocol Mon Sep 15, 02:00 PM
Cleveland Browns WR DeAndre Carter (head) is going through the concussion protocol, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
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Titans | Jeffery Simmons inks revised deal Mon Sep 15, 12:37 PM
Tennessee Titans DT Jeffery Simmons agreed to a revised contract Monday, Sept. 15, that includes a $632,529 raise for the 2025 season.
| Footballguys view: As SI.com noted, ever since he was drafted in 2019, Simmons has been one of the best defensive tackles in football. He's a two-time Second-Team All-Pro and a three-time Pro Bowler. He has four consecutive seasons of 5-plus sacks, and already has a sack in 2025. In fact, through two games, Simmons has been one of the Titans' best pass rushers. He's been credited with 10 pressures, five QB hits, four hurries, and the sack. He's on pace for 85 pressures, which would blow his career-high of 66 out of the water. Keeping him happy makes sense. |
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Commanders | Chase Edmonds signs with Commanders Mon Sep 15, 12:35 PM
Free-agent RB Chase Edmonds (Buccaneers) signed with the Washington Commanders' practice squad Monday, Sept. 15.
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Cowboys | Cooper Beebe out 6-8 weeks Mon Sep 15, 11:19 AM
Dallas Cowboys C Cooper Beebe (ankle) will miss six-to-eight weeks with a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 2. Based on the testing, the team is hopeful for the six-week end.
| Footballguys view: Beebe was on the field for 73 of Dallas' 89 offensive snaps in Sunday's victory over the Giants. He was replaced by Brock Hoffman, who is likely to retain the center job in Beebe's absence. The Cowboys will be on the road to face the Bears in Week 3. |
Cowboys | Kenneth Murray in on every play Mon Sep 15, 11:16 AM
Dallas Cowboys LB Kenneth Murray played all 67 defensive snaps in Week 2 against the New York Giants. Murray had five solo tackles and two assists.
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49ers | Mac Jones elite on third down Mon Sep 15, 11:11 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones was 7-for-12 for 121 yards, three touchdowns and no INTs with a 132.3 passer rating on third down in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints.
| Footballguys view: To be fair, Jones was effective throughout. In particular, his ability to play the roll-out game fits well in Shanahan's system. Jones targeted the intermediate level of the field (10-19 air yards) on 35.9 percent of his attempts, his highest rate in a game since 2021. He completed 9 of 14 attempts when targeting the intermediate area for 158 yards and two touchdowns. Sunday marked only the second time in Jones' career he's thrown for 250-plus yards and three TDs (once in 2023). It wasn't all perfect, but Jones gives the 49ers a viable option when Brock Purdy can't go. |
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Jets | Justin Fields in concussion protocol Mon Sep 15, 10:31 AM
New York Jets QB Justin Fields (concussion) is in the concussion protocol and out of practice Monday, Sept. 15. He will have to practice in order to play in Week 3, head coach Aaron Glenn said. QB Tyrod Taylor is being prepared to start this week in case he is needed.
| Footballguys view: Coach Aaron Glenn said Fields will continue to be evaluated. As previously noted, if Fields is unable to play Sunday at Tampa Bay, veteran backup Tyrod Taylor would start for New York. The Jets' next practice is Wednesday, and Glenn acknowledged Fields would need to be cleared from the concussion protocol and get in some time on the field if he's going to play against the Buccaneers. |
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Bengals | Joe Burrow needs surgery, out three months Mon Sep 15, 08:58 AM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (toe) will require surgery on his turf toe injury and miss a minimum of three months.
| Footballguys view: Burrow was hurt in the second quarter of Sunday's 31-27 win over the Jaguars. Backup Jake Browning has proven capable in the past. On Sunday, he was 21-of-32 passing for 241 yards, with three total touchdowns (and three interceptions). Adding optimism for fantasy investors, Ja'Marr Chase came through with 14 catches for 158 yards and a touchdown, and Tee Higgins broke free on a 42-yard score in the third quarter with Browning at the helm. The hope is that Browning can continue to drive and keep their values high over the next three months, and possibly more. |
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Falcons | Ray-Ray McCloud puts up a donut Mon Sep 15, 02:57 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Ray-Ray McCloud was targeted twice but did not have a reception against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2.
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Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney caught two passes (on four targets) for 20 yards in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Falcons | Four grabs for Kyle Pitts Mon Sep 15, 02:33 AM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts caught four of his five targeted passes for 37 yards versus the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2.
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Chiefs | JuJu Smith-Schuster held to one catch Mon Sep 15, 02:31 AM
Kansas City Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster had one reception for five yards during the team's Week 2 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He was targeted three times.
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Eagles | Cooper DeJean leads Philly in tackles Mon Sep 15, 02:27 AM
Philadelphia Eagles CB Cooper DeJean logged a team-high eight tackles (six solo) in a Week 2 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Colts | Alec Pierce tallies 68 yards Mon Sep 15, 02:13 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce had four receptions for 68 yards against the Denver Broncos in Week 1. Pierce was targeted five times.
Link to story Jets | Jamien Sherwood in on 13 stops Mon Sep 15, 01:53 AM
New York Jets LB Jamien Sherwood was credited with 13 tackles, including six solo and two tackles for loss, in a Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
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Bills | Ray Davis gets nine carries Mon Sep 15, 01:47 AM
Buffalo Bills RB Ray Davis carried the ball nine times for 24 yards against the New York Jets in Week 2.
Link to story Saints | Kendre Miller logs six touches Mon Sep 15, 01:36 AM
New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller had five carries for eight yards versus the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2. He added a two-yard reception on his lone target.
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49ers | Kendrick Bourne catches three in debut Mon Sep 15, 01:29 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Kendrick Bourne had three receptions (on three targets) for 32 yards in a Week 2 win over the New Orleans Saints.
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49ers | Six carries for Brian Robinson Jr. Mon Sep 15, 01:14 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Brian Robinson Jr. carried the ball six times for 20 yards versus the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Robinson also had one catch for minus-one yard.
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Chicago Bears WR Olamide Zaccheaus caught two passes (on five targets) for 12 yards in the team's Week 2 loss to the Detroit Lions.
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Falcons | Bijan Robinson rolls up 143 rushing yards Mon Sep 15, 12:50 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson posted 22 carries for 143 yards in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings, while adding three receptions for 25 yards on five targets.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons could barely reach the end zone in this one, but a barrage of field goals was more than enough to win 22-6 on "Sunday Night Football." But Robinson was on point. He became the first player since LeSean McCoy in 2013 to produce games of 100-plus rushing yards and 100-plus receiving yards to open a season. Can he have another big game this week? Going up against the Panthers on Sunday, Robinson certainly gets an appealing matchup. |
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Cowboys | Nine stops for Kaiir Elam Mon Sep 15, 12:40 AM
Dallas Cowboys CB Kaiir Elam posted nine tackles (six solo) in a Week 2 win over the New York Giants.
Link to story Vikings | Aaron Jones suffers hamstring injury Mon Sep 15, 12:35 AM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) ran five times for 23 yards in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons before checking out due to a hamstring injury. He was targeted once, but he did not have a catch.
| Footballguys view: Jones was initially characterized as questionable, but he did not return to the 22-6 loss. If Jones misses time going forward, Jordan Mason will go from sharing time with Jones to playing a featured role. We'll have more on him as further details come to light. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy has disastrous outing on SNF Mon Sep 15, 12:20 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy completed 11-of-21 passes for 158 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, while running five times for 25 yards.
| Footballguys view: Six days after he erased three quarters of futility with three touchdowns in one quarter to lead the Vikings past the Bears, McCarthy had nothing to offer in this one. In the first half, he fumbled twice (both recovered by Minnesota), threw an interception, was sacked five times, and was pressured 11 times. While the Vikings' protection has to improve, so too does McCarthy's decision-making, accuracy, and overall play. He had an off-target rate of 24 percent; the league average in 2024 was 15 percent. McCarthy and the Vikings will try to regroup for Sunday's game against the Bengals. |
Panthers | Bryce Young goes over 300 yards Mon Sep 15, 12:19 AM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young completed 35-of-55 passes for a career-high 328 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals. He also ran twice for two yards, while he lost a fumble.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's David Newton notes, Young looked dreadful in the first quarter, committing two turnovers to give him five in his first five quarters this season. Then, in the second half, it all started to click. Young remained calm and steady, finishing with a career-high 328 passing yards and three touchdowns. Tetairoa McMillan posted six receptions for a game-high 100 yards, while Hunter Renfrow (2) and Chuba Hubbard had touchdown catches. The near comeback should provide some patience for Canales and Young. |
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Colts | Jonathan Taylor runs wild in Week 2 Mon Sep 15, 12:18 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor rushed 25 times for 165 yards and caught two passes for 50 yards and a touchdown in a 29-28 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: Taylor's 165 rushing yards led all RBs in Week 2 and represent the second most rushing yards in a game through two games, trailing only Derrick Henry (169 in Week 1). Taylor delivered a key run of 68 yards early in the fourth quarter. Taylor also got involved as a pass catcher, taking a swing pass for 43 yards in the first quarter before catching a touchdown on a similar play from seven yards out a quarter later. Taylor now leads the NFL in rushing yards after two weeks with 236. The Colts face the Titans in Week 3. |
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Colts | Daniel Jones ends long drought Mon Sep 15, 12:18 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones topped 300 yards passing for the first time since 2023, completing 23 of his 34 passes for 316 yards and a touchdown in a 29-28 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 2. He also ran for a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: Jones' skeptics were eager to see how he might handle the test presented by the Broncos' defense after he carved up Miami's unit in Week 1, and he thrived for a second straight week. Jones operated the Colts' attack comfortably, while avoiding major mistakes. As NFL.com suggested, we're starting to see why Shane Steichen chose Jones as his starter during the preseason. Steichen kept the pressure off Jones with a balanced approach, which leaned on Jonathan Taylor and his ever-present big-play threat. If Indianapolis can maintain this level of balance throughout the season, Jones could prove to be consistently effective. |
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