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Rams | Stafford throws for 390 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 30 of 55 passes for 390 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 16.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.9.
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Broncos | Nix throws for 186 yards, two touchdowns in win over Rams Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix completed 17 of 34 passes for 186 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception and added 4 times for 7 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He was projected for 17.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 21.1.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Jeff Legwold suggested, Nix was out of sorts in the first half, but managed to get the Broncos a win, despite a second-half interception. The Broncos scored on two of their first three possessions of the second half to turn a 16-0 Rams lead into a 16-16 game, and Nix led Denver to the game-winning score, a 1-yard QB sneak with 47 seconds left. It was his 12th career game-winning drive -- the most in the NFL since he entered the league in 2024. Still, Nix is QB24 on a points-per-game basis this season. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield ices throwing hand, MRI Monday will determine timetable Sun Sep 27, 08:08 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield had an ice pack on his right throwing hand in the locker room after Sunday's loss to the Vikings and did not speak to the media because of the injury.
| Footballguys view: A timetable for his recovery will not be determined until he undergoes an MRI on Monday. Head coach Todd Bowles said earlier Sunday that Mayfield has a dislocated right thumb. The Buccaneers take on the Packers in Week 4. |
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Saints | Shough throws for 255 yards, four touchdowns in loss to Raiders Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough completed 29 of 42 passes for 255 yards with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception, rushed 1 time for 36 yards and lost 2 fumbles in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He was projected for 19.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 24.8.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell noted, Shough was cooking until two fourth-quarter turnovers. The second-year QB showed an ability to move the offense at a level not seen in New Orleans in years. But Shough, who was making his 12th start, showed he still has some growing to do. Also, the Saints will have to get better about protecting their QB in key moments. New Orleans will play the Falcons in Week 4. |
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Raiders | Cousins throws for 248 yards, three touchdowns in win over Saints Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins completed 22 of 33 passes for 248 yards with 3 touchdowns in Sunday's 35-27 win over the New Orleans Saints. He was projected for 14.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.2.
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Cardinals | Brissett throws for 280 yards, two touchdowns in loss to 49ers Sun Sep 27, 07:31 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett completed 38 of 52 passes for 280 yards with 2 touchdowns and added 4 times for 4 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-30 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He was projected for 14.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 25.6.
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49ers | Purdy throws for 297 yards, four touchdowns in win over Cardinals Sun Sep 27, 07:31 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 15 of 27 passes for 297 yards with 4 touchdowns and rushed 2 times for 34 yards in Sunday's 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He was projected for 20.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 31.3.
| Footballguys view: Purdy was highly productive on a very limited number of completions, with some help from Deebo Samuel, who took a lateral 80 yards for a score after a short Mike Evans reception. Evans left this game with a rib injury, all-world offensive tackle Trent Williams left with a stinger, and the 49ers have a tough matchup against the Broncos next week, so we'll see if Purdy can continue to put up elite QB1 fantasy numbers with so many players missing. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield injures right thumb on throwing hand vs. Vikings Sun Sep 27, 07:15 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield injured the right thumb on his throwing hand during Sunday's game against the Vikings. Mayfield was hurt in the fourth quarter. No further details on the severity of the injury were immediately available.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield was in great pain and there were reports of blood on his throwing hand, so this is probably a multi-week injury. Rookie UDFA Jalon Daniels will replace Mayfield for any games he misses. Green Bay is up next week, and we should expect a lot of Bucky Irving and the running game to help Daniels get his feet under him if it is indeed his first NFL start. |
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Commanders | Mariota throws for 183 yards, three touchdowns in win over Seahawks Sun Sep 27, 07:01 PM
Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota completed 19 of 31 passes for 183 yards with 3 touchdowns in Sunday's 33-31 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He was projected for 12.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.4.
| Footballguys view: Mariota was more than serviceable while working in relief of Jayden Daniels (left elbow). As ESPN.com's John Keim notes, Mariota was smart with the ball, making quick throws and taking checkdowns to keep the chains moving. And he was aggressive when necessary, like on a tight-window throw to WR Treylon Burks for his second touchdown. With Daniels expected to miss up to three more weeks, Mariota is set to handle the starting role. The Commanders play the Colts in London in Week 4. |
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Seahawks | Darnold throws for 379 yards, four touchdowns in loss to Commanders Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 31 of 45 passes for 379 yards with 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was projected for 16.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 29.7.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders pass defense is still suspect, but Darnold's pick-six to Kain Medrano was the deciding play in the big upset. Darnold should be a low-end QB1 going forward with the Seahawks running game unable to get any push and first round-pick Jadarian Price stalling out in this game. |
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Jaguars | Lawrence throws for 182 yards, three touchdowns in win over Patriots Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence completed 19 of 29 passes for 182 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception and added 4 times for 25 yards in Sunday's 35-6 win over the New England Patriots. He was projected for 17.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.8.
| Footballguys view: For the second time in two home games, Lawrence was so good that he was really only in passing mode for two and part of a third quarter in a romp over an overwhelmed opponent visiting Jacksonville. The Steelers exposed the Bengals pass defense in Week 3, so consider Lawrence a solid QB1 start against Cincinnati for Week 4. |
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Giants | Harbaugh expects Winston to start Week 4 regardless of QB additions Sun Sep 27, 04:59 PM
Giants QB Jameis Winston is expected to remain the starter in Week 4 against the Cardinals, head coach John Harbaugh said after Sunday's 12-7 win over the Titans. Harbaugh said Winston did what was "required and necessary" to win in rainy conditions, as he completed 14-of-22 passes for 118 yards and rushed twice for 14 yards without a turnover. Numerous reports have indicated the Giants plan to add one or two quarterbacks this week, but Harbaugh made it clear Winston will start against Arizona.
| Footballguys view: The weather wasn't exactly conducive to the passing game, but Winston didn't do anything to dispel the notion that the team is in the market to add another quarterback. The days of Winston coming off of the bench to invigorate the fantasy value of a passing game are probably over, but the matchup against the Cardinals next week has been good for opposing offenses the last two weeks. |
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Browns | QB Deshaun Watson returns to the game Sun Sep 27, 04:33 PM
Browns QB Deshaun Watson returned to Sunday's game against the Panthers after being injured in the fourth quarter.
| Footballguys view: For the second straight week, Watson engineered a game-winning touchdown drive. This time, it helped turn around a slow start for the Browns' offense that lasted three quarters. He completed 16 of 30 passes for 144 yards with two scoring strikes. As ESPN.com suggests, he has been at his best when the Browns have needed it the most. On the game-winning drive, Watson converted a pair of third downs, including his touchdown. The Browns play the Steelers on Thursday night in Week 4. |
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Patriots | Drake Maye has three turnovers, pulled late as Jaguars rout Patriots 35-6 Sun Sep 27, 04:19 PM
Patriots QB Drake Maye committed three turnovers, a first-half fumble while starting to throw and two later interceptions, in Sunday's 35-6 loss to the Jaguars. The Jaguars scored two touchdowns off those turnovers, Maye was sacked three times, and QB Tommy DeVito replaced him once the game was in hand.
| Footballguys view: Maye forced the ball in the red zone to give Travis Hunter his first career interception and was pressing all day with the running game not giving him any help against the Jaguars. This offense isn't innovative, and without A.J. Brown, Maye is outgunned against good defenses. The Bills are up in Week 4, and while their defense is flawed, Maye will have to play a lot better to keep up with Josh Allen. |
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Steelers | Rodgers came to life with three TDs as Steelers beat Bengals, Burrow fumble seals it Sun Sep 27, 04:16 PM
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers completed 19 of 34 passes for 292 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 30-27 home win over the Bengals, a sharp turnaround after a shaky first two weeks.
| Footballguys view: This performance by Rodgers was about a Bengals defense that was feeling themselves and took the bait on the Steelers well-designed 21st century plays - a change from business as usual under previous head coach Mike Tomlin - than Rodgers finding the fountain of youth. To be fair to Rodgers, his interception was a well-thrown ball bobbled by Roman Wilson into a defender's hands. The Bengals defense will try to find its bearings against Trevor Lawrence next week. |
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs scores three TDs in win over Jets Sun Sep 27, 04:05 PM
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns, two rushing and the go-ahead score with 2:25 left, and finished with 164 yards from scrimmage in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets, giving him six touchdowns through three weeks.
| Footballguys view: Gibbs got the offense jumpstarted after early struggles with a long catch and run, and he was inevitable as the force that finished drives with touchdowns in the second half to help the Lions eke out another nerve-wracking home victory. The Lions offense hasn't been a dangerous downfield passing unit, but that hasn't stopped Gibbs from exceeding even the highest expectations through three weeks. |
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Jets | Geno Smith 25 of 30 for 280 yards, three TDs against Lions Sun Sep 27, 03:41 PM
Jets QB Geno Smith has completed 25 of 30 passes for 280 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's game against the Lions.
| Footballguys view: He did this without his #2 receiver Adonai Mitchell and first round pick Omar Cooper Jr, although that might say more about the Lions pass defense (they face the Panthers next week) than the Jets pass offense breaking out. With Breece Hall probably missing multiple weeks, it's going to be more difficult for the Jets to generate offense, although they do face another vulnerable pass defense in Chicago next week. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels expected back in 'three weeks or sooner', will wear elbow brace Sun Sep 27, 11:00 AM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, who dislocated his left elbow in the Week 2 loss to the Cowboys, is expected back in three weeks or sooner after meeting with specialists, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. Daniels will reportedly play with a brace on the elbow once he returns. General manager Adam Peters said on Friday that surgery was not on the table and that the team had not discussed placing Daniels on injured reserve. QB Marcus Mariota will step in as the starter until Daniels returns.
| Footballguys view: Daniels could still have surgery in the offseason, and seeing as he has suffered this injury multiple times, he is at risk of recurrence. Daniels is worth holding in 1QB leagues on this news, but it's possible the team will dial back his designed runs while he is wearing a brace on his left arm. |
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Giants | Giants' QB options include Garoppolo, Minshew, McCarthy, Mac Jones, Fields Sun Sep 27, 09:09 AM
The Giants' list of quarterback options includes free agent QB Jimmy Garoppolo, Cardinals backup QB Gardner Minshew II, Vikings reserve QB J.J. McCarthy, 49ers backup QB Mac Jones and Chiefs backup QB Justin Fields. Giants QB Jameis Winston is set to start Sunday's Week 3 game against the Titans, and the team's pursuit of a veteran quarterback will depend on how well he performs.
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Bears | Caleb Williams has Grade 2 hamstring injury, 'three-to-four-week' timeline Sun Sep 27, 08:06 AM
Bears QB Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring injury that doctors consider a three-to-four-week injury, league sources told ESPN and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Williams was ruled out on Saturday for Monday's game against the Eagles, and QB Tyson Bagent was listed as questionable while still in the concussion protocol.
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Bears | QB Tyson Bagent returns to full practice Sat Sep 26, 03:01 PM
Bears QB Tyson Bagent (concussion) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being held out of an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Caleb Williams is out in Week 3, and this week it seemed like Case Keenum was going to get the start on Monday night. If Bagent is cleared by an independent neurologist on Sunday, he would be able to play. Even though he missed most of practice this week, the team could turn to him as their starter against the Eagles. |
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Bears | Tyson Bagent 'has not yet cleared protocol but is progressing' Sat Sep 26, 01:27 PM
Bears QB Tyson Bagent has not yet cleared the concussion protocol but has advanced through it enough to return to practice on Saturday. Returning to practice is part of the return-to-play process, and Bagent "has not yet cleared protocol but is progressing."
| Footballguys view: Bagent has to be cleared by an independent neurologist on Sunday in order to play on Monday night. Even though he's missed most of practice this week in concussion protocol, Bagent could be the Bears' starter against the Eagles in Week 3. Case Keenum has been preparing with the first-team offense while Bagent (and Caleb Williams) have been out of action. |
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota named team captain for rest of season Sat Sep 26, 04:25 AM
The Commanders announced on Saturday that QB Marcus Mariota will be a team captain for the rest of the season.
| Footballguys view: Mariota will start in place of the injured Jayden Daniels on Sunday against the Seahawks. The Commanders want to get Daniels back as soon as possible, and the hope is that he will be out less than a month. Mariota is a decent play for Fantasy GMs in start-2QB/Superflex leagues, but this matchup against the Seahawks makes him more of a QB3 in such formats. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold (glute) cleared to play Sunday against Commanders Fri Sep 25, 04:27 PM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (glute) has been cleared to play against the Commanders on Sunday. Darnold had returned to full practice this week.
| Footballguys view: When Darnold exited Week 1's game and was taken via ambulance to a hospital, people assumed the worst. But after missing just a game, Darnold will be back out there on Sunday. Drew Lock filled in formidably for Darnold, helping the reigning Super Bowl champs get off to a 2-0 start. They'll get the Commanders this week, one of the league's worst pass defenses. The offense's low-volume nature keeps Darnold in the QB2 discussion, but his return is a boon for the Seahawks' other weapons. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent DNP again Fri Sep 25, 03:34 PM
Bears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) did not practice again, according to the team's latest injury report. QB Tyson Bagent (concussion) also did not practice.
| Footballguys view: All signs are pointing to a Case Keenum start on Monday night, with Williams and Bagent both unable to practice. Expect a run-heavy game plan from the Bears, boosting both D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai. Keenum has a long history as a serviceable backup but hasn't started a game since 2023. He could certainly surprise, but assuming he starts, all Bears pass catchers should be docked. |
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Browns | Monken says Deshaun Watson had his 'best week of practice' Fri Sep 25, 01:26 PM
Browns QB Deshaun Watson had his best week of practice, according to head coach Todd Monken.
| Footballguys view: Watson is coming off his best fantasy performance since Week 17 of 2022. He looks healthy for the first time in years and is the current QB12 in scoring. With quarterback injuries stacking up quickly, Watson is creeping into the streamer discussion. He's got a nice schedule coming up and should be stashed by quarterback-needy teams in deep leagues. |
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Giants | Jaxson Dart to undergo full meniscus repair Friday, 4-6 month recovery expected Fri Sep 25, 10:36 AM
Giants QB Jaxson Dart will undergo knee surgery on Friday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan, The Athletic's Dan Duggan reported. Dart will have a full meniscus repair, the primary injury, and the surgeon will also address his MCL and PCL if necessary. His recovery timeline is expected to be four-to-six months, meaning he could possibly return for the postseason if New York qualifies.
| Footballguys view: Dart looked calm and collected in Week 1 of his sophomore season, but it came to an end abruptly in Week 2. John Harbaugh optimistically mentioned a postseason return, but that's unlikely given the state of the roster. Dart is droppable in all redraft formats. For rebuilding dynasty rosters, he's a strong buy. |
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Packers | Jordan Love says 'our run game's got to improve' after 17 rushing yards vs. Falcons Fri Sep 25, 09:31 AM
"Our run game's got to improve. When you have a solid pass game and run game balancing each other, that always helps," Love said, adding that it was harder to commit to the run once the Packers fell behind. RB Josh Jacobs remains on the commissioner's exempt list and is likely to be suspended without pay after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property.
| Footballguys view: Packers QB Jordan Love passed for 312 yards while Green Bay's running game managed just 17 yards in Thursday night's loss to the Falcons. RB MarShawn Lloyd and RB Kaleb Johnson each received only four carries, with Lloyd gaining 11 yards and Johnson six. The offensive line didn't do much to help the run game, but the backs themselves were uninspiring. As the Packers wait for more information on Jacobs, don't be surprised to see them look to the trade market for added reinforcements. |
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Commanders | Adam Peters doesn't expect Jayden Daniels to need surgery on dislocated elbow, week-to-week Fri Sep 25, 08:43 AM
Commanders GM Adam Peters said he doesn't expect QB Jayden Daniels to have surgery on his dislocated left elbow. Peters made the comments during his weekly appearance on 106.7 The Fan. Daniels did not practice on Thursday, September 24, and will not play in Week 3.
| Footballguys view: Daniels avoided IR last year after his first elbow dislocation, returned after missing three games and a bye, and promptly dislocated his elbow again. He made it through Week 1 this year unscathed and then dislocated his elbow again in Week 2. That's three elbow dislocations in his last 149 snaps. These could be flukes, but they're starting to look like the start of a trend. Daniels will miss Week 3, and possibly more. He's droppable in shallow formats. When he does return, the risk of reinjury will be high. |
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Packers | Love throws for 312 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Falcons Thu Sep 24, 08:15 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love completed 28 of 53 passes for 312 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception in Thursday's 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 17.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.5.
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Vikings | Kyler Murray speaks for first time since concussion, set for Sunday at Tampa Bay Thu Sep 24, 05:17 PM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray spoke to reporters for the first time since suffering a concussion in Week 1. Murray is expected to get a more prolonged look in head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense when Minnesota plays at Tampa Bay on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Murray only played 11 snaps in Week 1 before getting concussed. He missed Week 2, but Carson Wentz kept the team's record unblemished with a win over the Bears. Now, Murray takes over an undefeated team that wants to stay on the winning track. With the weapons around him, Murray could post high-end QB2 (low-end QB1) numbers in Week 3 against the Buccaneers. |
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Bears | Tyson Bagent officially DNP, 'all signs point to' Case Keenum starting Thu Sep 24, 04:02 PM
Bears QB Tyson Bagent was officially listed as a DNP for the first practice of the week. "All signs point to Case Keenum" starting at quarterback for Chicago, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported.
| Footballguys view: Bagent would have to clear the concussion protocol and practice by Saturday at the very latest to start for the team. Keenum was undrafted out of the University of Houston back in 2012, and he's got plenty of starting experience. However, Keenum is more of a player-coach at this point in his career, and he hasn't started a game since 2023. |
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Titans | Tony Pollard (ankle) practices Thursday, Tyjae Spears not spotted again Thu Sep 24, 03:47 PM
Titans RB Tony Pollard (ankle) practiced on Thursday, September 24, after sitting out Wednesday's session, as Tennessee prepares for Sunday's game at the New York Giants. RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) was not spotted at practice on Thursday. TE Daniel Bellinger was also not spotted at practice, while CB Cor'Dale Flott (quad), who missed last Sunday's game, practiced again and said he thinks he is trending in the right direction.
| Footballguys view: Both Pollard and Spears missed Wednesday's practice, so at least Pollard is back out there on Thursday. While Spears may miss the game against the Giants (check back Friday to be sure), Pollard is trending in the right direction. Pollard is an RB3/deep flex play for Fantasy GMs in Week 3. |
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Giants | Winston: starting QB role 'is what I dream of' as he takes over for Dart Thu Sep 24, 10:00 AM
Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Giants QB Jameis Winston is set to remain the starter after Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury, beginning with Week 3 against the Titans. Winston called the opportunity to start nearly a full season for the first time since leaving the Buccaneers after 2019 "a beautiful opportunity," saying, "This is what I've always dreamed of, to be a starting quarterback... I dream of being what I am right now and executing at a high level." Winston struggled in Monday night's loss to the Rams after replacing Dart, but said he is 'very confident in my ability to execute with precision' going forward. The Giants also face the Cardinals and Commanders in the next three weeks.
| Footballguys view: Winston looked like a soccer correspondent more than a veteran quarterback a week ago. He's got to play better this week against the Titans if he wants his dream to continue. The Giants could be interested in a free agent like Jimmy Garoppolo, and there are some suggesting they could make a trade for someone like Mac Jones (49ers) or Gardner Minshew (Cardinals). |
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Giants | Giants reportedly pursuing QB Jimmy Garoppolo after Dart's knee injury Thu Sep 24, 09:47 AM
Ed Valentine of SBNation.com reports that the New York Giants are pursuing free agent QB Jimmy Garoppolo following starter Jaxson Dart's knee injury. Dart is set to undergo surgery and is expected to miss time, with Jameis Winston taking over as the Giants' starting quarterback. Valentine notes there could be mutual interest between the Giants and Garoppolo, who is not currently on an active roster.
| Footballguys view: Garoppolo is a free agent who is interested in playing in the right situation. The Giants currently have Jameis Winston as their starter with Jake Haener working as the no.2 quarterback. There's buzz about them potentially looking to trade for someone like Gardner Minshew II (Cardinals) or Mac Jones (49ers). Winston did not look good last week after Dart was injured. We'll see if Winston can redeem himself this week against the Titans in Week 3. |
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Seahawks | Macdonald says Darnold 'on a good track' to return from glute injury Thu Sep 24, 09:26 AM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, who has missed most of the first two weeks with a glute injury, returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday. Per ESPN.com, head coach Mike Macdonald said, "I don't know what 'fully healthy' means. I think we'll make a decision at some point before Friday's over. I don't think we'd go into the weekend not knowing if he's going to play. But it's on a good track right now, assuming today goes well." In Darnold's absence, backup QB Drew Lock has completed 35 of 48 passes for 422 yards and four touchdowns, leading Seattle to a 2-0 start against the Patriots and Cardinals.
| Footballguys view: This is the week most thought Darnold would return to the lineup. Darnold was banged up early in Week 1, and Drew Lock has done a good job running the offense in his absence. The team is 2-0, and Darnold is looking to keep them on the winning track. If he plays in Week 3 against the Commanders, Darnold is an option for Fantasy GMs in start-2QB/Superflex leagues. |
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Bengals | Burrow off injury report entirely, full speed ahead for Steelers game Wed Sep 23, 05:03 PM
Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Bengals QB Joe Burrow was not listed on the injury report after Wednesday's practice, despite head coach Zac Taylor saying before practice that he wasn't sure how much Burrow would be able to do. Video from the open portion of practice showed Burrow working without limitations, suggesting he is on track to play Sunday against the Steelers. Burrow was questionable in Week 2 with a back injury after a hit from Texans DE Will Anderson Jr., which Burrow said popped his rib back into place. Bengals DTs Jonathan Allen (knee) and B.J. Hill (Achilles) both missed Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Burrow got banged up a bit in Week 1, and he was working through a minor back issue last week in practice. Now, Burrow is good to go. Great news for the Bengals, and bad news for defenses tasked with stopping the superstar quarterback. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold (glute) to practice Wednesday, decision expected Friday Wed Sep 23, 04:46 PM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (glute) will participate in practice on Wednesday, September 23, per head coach Mike Macdonald, according to NFL.com's Around The NFL. Darnold will ramp up his participation as the week progresses, and Macdonald expects to have a decision on his availability for Week 3 by Friday.
| Footballguys view: We'll likely see the Seahawks increase Darnold's workload in practice every day, with a decision coming by Friday at the latest. Drew Lock has done a fine job with Darnold out, but it always seemed like Darnold wouldn't be out for more than a week or two when he was first injured in Week 1. Stay tuned. |
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Titans | Pollard, Spears both sit out Wednesday practice with ankle injuries Wed Sep 23, 04:20 PM
The Titans' injury report from Wednesday's practice shows RB Tony Pollard (ankle) and RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) both did not practice ahead of Sunday's game at the New York Giants. CB Cor'Dale Flott (quad) and DT Solomon Thomas (knee) were limited, while G Fernando Carmona (shoulder) and LB James Williams Sr. (elbow) practiced in full. WR Wan'Dale Robinson, who has six catches for 47 yards through two games, said he expects the Titans passing game to 'start clicking even more as the run game has success' when he faces his former team, the Giants, on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Well, this is not a great start to the week of practice. With both backs missing practice on Wednesday, rookie Nicholas Singleton could get a larger workload in Week 3. The Titans are on the road for an early Sunday game against the Giants. |
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Colts | Slayton on Colts fit: offense 'intuitive,' expects Jones connection to 'look similar' Wed Sep 23, 04:16 PM
Colts.com reports that WR Darius Slayton, signed after Alec Pierce's IR-bound heel injury, is working closely with WR coach Reggie Wayne to learn Indianapolis' offense before Week 3 against the Texans. Slayton who spent five seasons catching passes from QB Daniel Jones with the Giants, said "philosophically, I think we see the field pretty similarly, and that's something that worked well for us in the past. And I expect it to work well for us going forward." Head coach Shane Steichen said Slayton could add "juice" to the offense with his downfield speed, and Slayton noted that before Jones' injury last season, "the offense was sharp" and he expects it "to look similar this year again."
| Footballguys view: Reunited, and Fantasy GMs are hoping it feels so good. Well, they're hoping it's a little bit good for the veteran receiver. The pre-established chemistry is great, but we have to see what's left in the tank for Slayton before getting too excited about his fantasy value. We'll also see if Slayton is the player in line to fill the Alec Pierce (deep) role. |
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Bengals | Burrow 'sore' after Houston win as Iosivas heads to IR with torn thumb Wed Sep 23, 02:33 PM
Bengals.com reports that head coach Zac Taylor said Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow is sore after last Sunday's win in Houston and won't know his practice status until the team takes the field Wednesday afternoon. Taylor also confirmed that WR Andrei Iosivas is headed to injured reserve with torn thumb ligaments, saying, "It's a weeks' issue, not a season-long issue. It will definitely be the IR window, plus maybe a little bit more." Taylor said the team will replace Iosivas' production by committee, pointing to TE Mike Gesicki and the receiver room, while WR Ke'Shawn Williams, inactive the first two games, figures to be active against Pittsburgh. DT B.J. Hill (Achilles) is listed as wait-and-see after missing last Sunday's game.
| Footballguys view: The veteran quarterback played through a back issue in Week 2. Burrow completed 20-of-31 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns in Cincinnati's 20-6 Week 2 win over the Texans. He was sacked five times, and the Bengals might want to clean that up to keep their superstar quarterback upright. |
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Bears | Ben Johnson: 'unsure of who will start at QB on Monday night' vs Eagles Wed Sep 23, 01:31 PM
Myles Simmons of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Bears head coach Ben Johnson said the team is currently unsure who will start at quarterback for Monday night's game against the Eagles. Johnson said Caleb Williams (hamstring) is not slated to practice on Wednesday but was involved in the walk-through, while Tyson Bagent remains in the concussion protocol and is not in the building.
| Footballguys view: "We know Case is the one that's practicing today," Johnson said, referring to veteran backup QB Case Keenum, who has not played in a regular-season game since 2023. Johnson said there are currently no plans to add a quarterback this week and the team will not issue its first injury report until Thursday. With this game on Monday night, Fantasy GMs will have other options ready. |
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Commanders | Quinn has 'no update' on Daniels as QB sees another specialist Wednesday Wed Sep 23, 12:54 PM
Myles Simmons of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is out for at least this week's game against the Seahawks, with no clear timeline for his return. Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters he has no update on Daniels, who is seeing another specialist on Wednesday, September 23, for his dislocated left elbow, which was re-injured on the last play of the second quarter in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. "I'm not going to assume on the timeline," Quinn said. "Once I know, I'll share it with you to go... But as far as a timeline, or what, or who else to add, we'll wait on that." Marcus Mariota is set to start for Washington against Seattle, and Quinn also ruled out S Nick Cross for Week 3 with an internal injury, while RG Sam Cosmi is in the concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: A variety of experts are being consulted about Daniels' injury. We'll see if the injury consultants recommend a surgical repair for Daniels. That's only speculation at this time, but it's clear that Daniels is going to be out in the short term. That makes Mariota the starter for the Commanders, but he's only a fantasy option in start-2QB/Superflex leagues. |
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Falcons | Penix confirms he'll start Thursday: 'Being healthy was what I was targeting' Wed Sep 23, 06:57 AM
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. is set to make his first start since last November when Atlanta faces the Packers on Thursday night. Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Penix said his return was purely health-based, not related to bye-week timing or the team's slow start. "Being healthy is what I was targeting. I was never no week-to-week thing," Penix said, adding that lingering soreness went away late last week after he pushed his knee to the limit in a workout and it "responded good." "I knew I wasn't where I needed to be the first two weeks and now I feel like I'm where I want to be, so that's why you'll see me up this week," he said.
| Footballguys view: This should help the fantasy value of guys like TE Kyle Pitts and WR Drake London in the Falcons' passing game. Penix, a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, could be the team's franchise quarterback, but he's got to stay healthy and play better football than we've seen during his brief NFL career. Tua Tagovailoa has been cleared to be the no.2 quarterback behind Penix. |
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Bears | Bagent enters concussion protocol, Keenum in line to start Week 3 vs. Eagles Tue Sep 22, 02:22 PM
Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent has been diagnosed with a concussion and is now in the league's concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: With starter Caleb Williams week-to-week with a hamstring injury -- but not yet ruled out -- QB Case Keenum is now the likely starter against the Eagles next Monday night. Keenum, 38, has not appeared in a game since starting two for Houston in 2023. The Bears also have rookie QB Miller Moss on their practice squad. |
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49ers | Shanahan: Robinson's high ankle sprain 'most likely an IR candidate' Tue Sep 22, 11:00 AM
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Monday that WR Demarcus Robinson's high ankle sprain will 'most likely be an IR candidate,' noting such injuries typically require three to six weeks to heal.
| Footballguys view: Shanahan said that with Robinson potentially sidelined, wide receivers Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing and KhaDarel Hodge could take on larger roles in the offense. "Pretty much all our guys who are up, we always mix them in on offense, but as you lose starters, those guys have to be able to do more and more," Shanahan said. While that sounds good, it doesn't make them viable fantasy plays. Instead, it might give you more optimism about the front-line players here, like Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Mike Evans (if available this week). |
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Rams | Stafford throws for 327 yards, four TDs in win over Giants Tue Sep 22, 12:56 AM
Rams QB Matthew Stafford bounced back from a disappointing Week 1 outing in Australia by throwing for 327 yards and four touchdowns on Monday night. The performance came in a win over the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Stafford, who had a passer rating of 61.2 in the Game 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, registered a passer rating of 131.3 on Monday night. Stafford had success throwing 10 or more yards downfield, something he struggled with against the Niners. After going 3-for-10 for 74 yards with one interception on those passes in the opener, Stafford went 9-for-13 for 219 yards and two touchdowns with one pick in Week 2. |
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Giants | Jaxson Dart set for MRI Tuesday on sprained knee Tue Sep 22, 12:01 AM
Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to undergo an MRI on Tuesday once the team returns to its facility following the Week 2 game.
| Footballguys view: Dart left Monday night's loss to the Rams after suffering what is believed to be a sprained MCL. The Giants have signaled that they expect Dart to be OK, though the results of Tuesday's MRI will provide more clarity on the severity of the injury. If it is an MCL sprain, a four-to-six week timetable is a good starting point. Jameis Winston will start at quarterback in Dart's absence. |
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Eagles | Eagles bring back Zach Ertz to practice squad after Goedert's MCL sprain Mon Sep 21, 07:01 PM
Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports reports that Eagles TE Zach Ertz is rejoining Philadelphia's practice squad with the expectation that he will play in the team's upcoming game against the Bears.
| Footballguys view: The move comes after Eagles TE Dallas Goedert sprained his MCL during Sunday's win over the Titans and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Ertz, 36, last played for the Eagles in 2021 and spent last season with the Commanders before tearing his ACL in Week 14, catching 50 passes for 504 yards and four touchdowns prior to the injury. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. officially named starting QB for Thursday night vs. Packers Mon Sep 21, 04:29 PM
Michael Penix Jr. has been named Atlanta's starting quarterback for Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3.
| Footballguys view: Penix, who tore his ACL in November 2025 and missed the final seven games of last season, will make his first start of 2026 after being cleared for full practice work in the preseason. Cooper Rush started the last two games in place of Tua Tagovailoa, who has been out with an oblique injury since Week 1, but Penix is now ready to take over under center. Drake London and Kyle Pitts investors have reason for optimism. |
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