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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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Browns | Monken signals Watson remains starter Mon Sep 21, 03:31 PM
Despite reports on Sunday that Cleveland would evaluate the quarterback position after Week 2 with an eye toward starting Shedeur Sanders in Week 3, Browns HC Todd Monken indicated Watson will start Cleveland's home opener against Carolina on Sunday, saying, "I still see him as a very young player that is going to continue to grow."
| Footballguys view: Monken named Watson the offensive player of the game after Sunday's 23-19 win over Tampa Bay, in which Watson went 24-of-30 for 238 yards with two touchdowns and added 22 rushing yards. Monken said, "I was happy for Deshaun. He made a number of plays with his legs. Played with confidence. He let it rip." It looks like Watson will get a chance to build on that in Week 3. |
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Falcons | Stefanski could announce Week 3 starting QB today Mon Sep 21, 12:54 PM
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday, "I have a decent idea of where we're going, but I've not yet talked to the players," regarding the team's Week 3 starting quarterback ahead of Thursday's game at Green Bay. Stefanski did say QB Michael Penix Jr. is "getting closer" and that an announcement on the starting quarterback could come as soon as later Monday after he addresses the team.
| Footballguys view: QB Cooper Rush has started the first two games while QB Tua Tagovailoa recovers from an oblique injury. Rush lost a fumble and threw an interception on the Falcons' first two drives against the Panthers. It was the first time the Falcons had two turnovers on back-to-back series to begin a game since 2007. Rush was later pulled for undrafted rookie Jack Strand, who threw a pick-six on his first attempt. ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that Penix could start in Week 3, but it wouldn't be ideal. So we'll watch for more. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams avoided serious injury, considered 'week-to-week' Mon Sep 21, 12:01 PM
Bears QB Caleb Williams did not suffer a major hamstring injury, despite the injury initially appearing serious. Williams is not being ruled out for the Week 3 matchup against the Eagles on Monday night.
| Footballguys view: While he's not ruled out, Ben Johnson left plenty of wiggle room, characterizing his QB as "week-to-week" and suggesting Williams "will likely miss some time." So while he's not ruled out yet, Tyson Bagent seems more likely to be under center against the Eagles. We will, however, continue to watch Williams closely this week. |
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Broncos | Waddle erupts for 138 yards in home debut, 'only the tip of the iceberg' Mon Sep 21, 12:15 AM
Broncos.com reports that Denver WR Jaylen Waddle caught eight of 10 targets for 138 yards, including a 49-yard catch, in the team's win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Head Coach Sean Payton called Waddle's impact "significant," noting "you can see the explosiveness, the run after the catch, all of those things. I'm glad he's ours." Waddle was awarded a game ball following the win. Waddle was WR9 overall through Sunday's late afternoon games. |
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Cowboys | Prescott sets Cowboys franchise TD record with 4-TD game in Week 2 Mon Sep 21, 12:13 AM
Yahoo Sports reports that Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott completed 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions in Week 2. The performance pushed Prescott past Tony Romo for the franchise's all-time career passing touchdown record.
| Footballguys view: Prescott needed to be everything for Dallas, completing better than 80 percent of his passes, throwing the four scores and running for 26 yards. The Cowboys want to be a team that relies on the running game to get things going. Through two games, that has not happened. Fortunately, Prescott can help fill that void. |
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Chiefs | Mahomes throws for 382 yards, 3 TDs as Chiefs edge Colts 33-30 in OT Mon Sep 21, 12:02 AM
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes threw for 382 yards and three touchdowns as Kansas City defeated the Indianapolis Colts 33-30 in overtime. The win, which required every second of regulation and overtime, improves the Chiefs to 2-0 on the season.
| Footballguys view: Mahomes proved he's capable of carrying the Chiefs yet again to another dramatic win. In just his second game after recovering from the torn ACL and LCL in his left knee, Mahomes' totals are impressive. His 29 fantasy points against the Colts make him QB4 overall through Sunday night. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow; timetable to be determined Sun Sep 20, 08:14 PM
Commanders coach Dan Quinn said quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left (non-throwing) elbow during Sunday's game against the Cowboys, with X-rays showing no fracture and further imaging planned for Monday.
| Footballguys view: Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota finished the game and is expected to start next week for Washington. It marks the second consecutive year Daniels has dislocated the same elbow; last season's injury cost him four games before a setback led to four more missed games. How much time Daniels misses now remains to be seen, but Quinn summed Daniels' injury up by saying, "It sucks." |
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Seahawks | Smith-Njigba catches 9 for 155 yards, 3 TDs as Lock throws for 235 in rout Sun Sep 20, 07:52 PM
Seahawks.com reports that WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught nine passes for 155 yards and three touchdowns, including an 82-yard score on Seattle's second offensive play, in a 31-7 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Starting in place of injured QB Sam Darnold, QB Drew Lock completed 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions for a 139.1 passer rating. RB Emanuel Wilson led Seattle's rushing attack with 21 carries for 91 yards, while RB Jadarian Price added 52 yards on 13 carries before exiting with a chest injury. Seattle plays the Commanders in Week 3. |
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Cowboys | Prescott throws 4 TDs, breaks Cowboys record as Daniels hurt in loss Sun Sep 20, 07:47 PM
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes, going 26-of-31 for 279 yards, as Dallas beat the Commanders 37-20.
| Footballguys view: Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk reports that Prescott passed Tony Romo for the franchise record with his 249th career touchdown pass, a 24-yard toss to WR CeeDee Lamb with 3:07 remaining, and now has a 23-2 record in division home games. Lamb caught eight passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns. The Cowboys play the Ravens in Brazil next week. |
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Raiders | Cousins throws three TDs as Raiders start 2-0 under Kubiak Sun Sep 20, 07:33 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Raiders QB Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes as Las Vegas defeated the Chargers 26-14 to move to 2-0 on the season.
| Footballguys view: After Cousins raised concerns about his ability to generate explosive passing plays, he let the ball fly at SoFi. On attempts of 10-plus air yards, Cousins completed 8 of 12 passes for 181 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. He had two completions for more than 40 yards each, including a 40-yard touchdown pass to Tre Tucker. As ESPN.com's Ryan McFadden suggested, Cousins might not sling the ball like this every week, but at least he showed that he's still capable. |
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Chargers | Herbert, Chargers fall apart in 4th quarter again, drop to 0-2 Sun Sep 20, 07:33 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Chargers QB Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles offense unraveled in the fourth quarter of a 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com noted, Herbert disappointed yet again, throwing multiple interceptions for only the fifth time since the beginning of 2022. He seems out of sync with McDaniel's offense thus far, and he has a tough upcoming schedule (at the Bills, the Seahawks, and the Broncos). It would be wise to have a viable alternative on your roster in the short term. |
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49ers | Purdy 'nearly perfect' as Niners score TD on all five red zone trips vs. Dolphins Sun Sep 20, 07:13 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that 49ers QB Brock Purdy was nearly perfect in San Francisco's blowout win over the Miami Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers offense rolled, scoring a touchdown on all five of their red zone trips during the game. Purdy's efficient performance helped power the lopsided victory. As ESPN.com noted, Purdy has back-to-back games with at least 20 fantasy points, and he's doing an excellent job spreading the ball around. After Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr. starred in Week 1, it was George Kittle's turn today. The 49ers host the Cardinals next Sunday with Purdy locked in as a QB1 without reservation. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams' hamstring injury 'could be better than expected' after scary run Sun Sep 20, 07:04 PM
The Athletic reports that QB Caleb William hamstring injury could have been worse, potentially involving his knee or Achilles, but preliminary indications point to a hamstring issue instead.
| Footballguys view: Bears coach Ben Johnson said after the game that they will know more about the injury on Monday, when Williams has an MRI. But Adam Jahns of CHGO_Sports reports that Williams (who didn't speak to reporters after the game) came through the locker room with media present. Per the report, Williams "was walking under his own power, no crutches or anything, maybe a slight limp." Williams was said to be in good spirits and ready to attack the recovery process. The Bears host the Eagles next Monday night. |
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Jets | Smith: 'We had opportunities to close out the game' in OT loss to Packers Sun Sep 20, 06:58 PM
Jets.com reports that QB Geno Smith and the Jets blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday, September 20, as Green Bay's Trey Smack hit a 26-yard field goal to win it. Smith completed 27-of-41 passes for 247 yards and a 5-yard touchdown to WR Garrett Wilson, but was sacked four times and hit ten times. RB Breece Hall caught five passes including a 43-yard gain, while the Jets' run game was held to just 67 yards on 27 carries as Green Bay stacked the box. "We had the game right in our hands, and we didn't finish," Smith said. "There's tons of room for improvement, but the time is now, so we got to get it done." HC Aaron Glenn said, "I trust Geno... I think Geno was doing a solid job." The Jets, now 1-1, next travel to face the Lions in Detroit.
| Footballguys view: Adonai Mitchell played a big role in the passing game in the silver lining for this offense in fantasy circles, but Breece Hall was vultured in the red zone by Braelon Allen, although his passing game contributions helped him from being a bust. The Packers offense recovered from their collapse against Carson Wentz in Week 1 and will get the Falcons on Thursday. Geno Smith and the Jets offense will get a favorable matchup against the reeling Lions defense next week. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels suffers elbow injury vs. Cowboys in Week 2 Sun Sep 20, 05:59 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels suffered an elbow injury during the second quarter of Washington's Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Yahoo Sports. The injury was described as appearing gruesome on the play. Further updates on Daniels' status and the severity of the injury were not yet available.
| Footballguys view: Daniels' elbow bent backwards as he was bracing himself while falling on a goal line snap at the end of the first half because one of his guards stepped on his foot. This will almost certainly be a multi-week injury as it was the same elbow he dislocated last year. The injury takes the wind out of the sails of a Commanders offense that was outperforming expectations. Marcus Mariota will replace Daniels, and 2026 seventh round pick Atham Kaliakmanis will back him up against the Seahawks next week. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams carted off with hamstring injury in loss to Vikings Sun Sep 20, 04:08 PM
Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk reports that Bears QB Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Vikings. Williams pulled up while running and did not put weight on his right leg as trainers helped him off the field before he was taken to the locker room on a cart, though he gave the crowd a thumbs up. At the time of his exit, Williams was 15-of-26 for 138 yards with an interception and had rushed for 42 yards on five carries; backup QB Tyson Bagent replaced him and nearly led a comeback before being sacked on fourth-and-2 to end the game.
| Footballguys view: Judging by the reports of Williams in the locker room after the game, it doesn't sound like this is going to be a serious injury, but it will probably sideline him for multiple weeks. "We'll know tomorrow," Johnson said. "He's in good spirits. He's a team player... I'm actually happy it's nothing with the knee -- that was my first inclination. But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we'll see. We'll see how bad it is tomorrow and we'll go from there." Bagent can be a functional quarterback, but the upside for the Bears offense is greatly reduced without Williams mobility and playmaking threat. The Bears have a tough matchup against the Eagles next week, so the Bears passing game could be a Week 3 avoid. |
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Steelers | Rodgers admits Steelers offense isn't playing 'winning football' in loss to Patriots Sun Sep 20, 03:58 PM
Jason Owens of Yahoo Sports reports that Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers acknowledged after Sunday's 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots that his offense isn't playing 'winning football.' New England QB Drake Maye wasn't great for the second straight game in 2026, but the Patriots' defense dominated Rodgers and the Steelers offense throughout the contest. The Patriots' defensive effort was enough to secure the win despite Maye's uneven performance.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers offense only putting up 13 points on the Falcons defense in Week 1 looks like a sign that they were in trouble in hindsight. Rodgers reunion with Mike McCarthy is more about how the game has passed him by than their ability to rekindle some magic. The Bengals D/ST is a better start than any Steelers offensive player in their matchup next week. |
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Texans | Stroud throws for 353 yards in loss to Bengals Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 30 of 55 passes for 353 yards and added 3 times for 29 yards in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was projected for 16.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.0.
| Footballguys view: The Texans offense was stopped at the one on fourth down and had multiple field goal attempts come up empty, so 55 passes attempts didn't result in a single touchdown or a close game even though the Texans defense did their part and held Joe Burrow to 20 points. Stroud isn't an attractive streaming QB1 against the Colts next week unless Nico Collins (who is clearly sorely missed) returns. |
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Panthers | Young throws for 287 yards, three touchdowns in win over Falcons Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young completed 23 of 36 passes for 287 yards with 3 touchdowns in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 17.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 24.1.
| Footballguys view: Young is usually a great fantasy play in Atlanta, and this game was no exception to that rule. The Falcons defense is not as good as the Steelers offense made them look in Week 1, so expect a big game on Thursday night from Jordan Love and the Packers passing game. |
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Browns | Browns to re-evaluate QB after Week 2, could pave way for Sanders' home start Sun Sep 20, 10:14 AM
Chris Cwik of Yahoo Sports reports that the Cleveland Browns plan to re-evaluate their starting quarterback situation after Week 2, which could set up Browns QB Shedeur Sanders to start in Week 3. Cleveland's first home game of the season comes in Week 3, potentially providing the stage for a Sanders debut as the starter.
| Footballguys view: This should come as no surprise, both considering Watson's play so far this season and how the home crowd received him in the preseason. Sanders would boost the value of the whole offense simply because he is willing to hang in and throw downfield. The Panthers defense would be his first matchup if he starts in Week 3. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix could return as Falcons' starting QB as soon as Week 3 vs. Packers Sun Sep 20, 09:08 AM
Yahoo Sports reports that Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. could take over as the team's starting quarterback as soon as Thursday night's Week 3 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Penix had previously been ruled out for Week 2, with Cooper Rush starting in his place for a second straight game. Penix has reportedly been nearing a return from his injury.
| Footballguys view: Penix's return can't come soon enough for Falcons fans and anyone who has a Falcon on their fantasy team. With Atlanta playing on Thursday, we should get an update on this situation early in the week. |
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Bengals | Zac Taylor 'feels good' about Burrow's status for Houston matchup Sat Sep 19, 04:14 PM
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said he "feels good" about QB Joe Burrow's availability heading into the Week 2 matchup against Houston. Burrow, who is officially listed as questionable, practiced fully on Friday, September 18, and is expected to play. The Bengals travel to Houston with lingering questions surrounding the roster.
| Footballguys view: Burrow called the idea of him missing Week 2 "ridiculous," and now Taylor backs up those sentiments. A back injury is something to keep an eye on, but it sounds like Burrow is good to go. He's a QB1 as per usual. |
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Seahawks | QB Sam Darnold ruled out for Week 2 Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (glute) is listed as out on the Week 2 injury report. Darnold did not participate in Saturday's practice.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Darnold was always likely to miss Week 2, but there's been optimism since he sustained the injury that he could be back within a month. Reports indicate Darnold might also miss Week 3, but if he does, he shouldn't be out much longer than that. We'll see Drew Lock get the start for the Seahawks with Jalen Milroe as the No.2 quarterback. |
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Falcons | Penix Jr. officially out, Tagovailoa doubtful; Rush confirmed as Week 2 starter Fri Sep 18, 05:52 PM
Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk reports that, with Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) ruled out for Sunday's game and with QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) listed as doubtful, Cooper Rush is officially set to start, with Jack Strand as his backup.
| Footballguys view: Penix has practiced in full for back-to-back weeks, but he still seems to have some mental hurdles as he recovers from his third ACL tear. Last week's showing with Cooper Rush starting was abysmal. Drake London and Kyle Pitts were consistently open, and Rush couldn't get them the ball. Kyle Pitts is unstartable this week, and London can be played as a shaky WR2. Bijan Robinson should run all over a defense that the Bears just carved up for 291 yards last week, and he's an elite RB1. Managers who drafted London or Pitts can only hope Penix is back in Week 3. |
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Vikings | McCarthy demoted to third-string amid 'immaturity' and accuracy issues Fri Sep 18, 05:42 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has been demoted to third string on Minnesota's depth chart.
| Footballguys view: The move comes after maturity and accuracy issues led the Vikings to sign QB Kyler Murray to be their starter. The report states that McCarthy's 'immaturity' problem has stunned the Vikings staff. |
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Jets | Cade Klubnik the backup Tue Sep 1, 09:43 AM
New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik will be the backup quarterback to QB Geno Smith to start the season, according to head coach Aaron Glenn.
| Footballguys view: Klubnik, a fourth-round pick from Clemson, is the only backup on the 53-man roster. Geno Smith, 35, will start the season opener against the Tennessee Titans. Bailey Zappe, released Sunday, is expected to return to the practice squad. Ostensibly, Klubnik, Zappe, and Brady Cook competed for the No. 2 job, but it was clear from the outset that it was Klubnik's job to lose. The Jets believe Klubnik will benefit from being the No. 2 quarterback because of the extra practice reps. |
Chargers | Bolts add six to practice squad Tue Sep 1, 12:22 AM
Free-agent QB DJ Uiagalelei, RB Greg Desrosiers Jr., RB Amar Johnson, WR Devonte Ross, WR Gary Jennings, and TE Evan Svoboda were signed to the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Lions | Four DET players signed to practice squad Mon Aug 31, 09:36 PM
Free-agent QB Luke Altmyer (Lions), WR Lucky Jackson (Lions), WR Tom Kennedy (Lions), and TE Thomas Gordon (Lions) were added to the Detroit Lions practice squad, according to a source on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Bengals | CIN adds five to practice squad on Monday Mon Aug 31, 09:07 PM
Free-agent QB Sean Clifford (Bengals), RB Kendall Milton (Bengals), RB Kentrel Bullock (Bengals), WR Jordan Moore (Bengals), and WR Noah Thomas were added to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Bills | BUF adds to practice squad on Monday Mon Aug 31, 08:27 PM
Free-agent QB Shane Buechele (Bills), RB Frank Gore Jr. (Bills), WR Greg Dortch (Lions), WR Ja'Mori Maclin (Bills), WR Stephen Gosnell (Bills), WR Trent Sherfield (Bills), OL Chase Lundt (Bills), OL, Jedrick Wills (Bears), OL Nick Broeker (Bills), DL Travis Clayton (Bills), LB Andre Jones Jr. (Bills), LB Keonta Jenkins (Bills), LB Shaq Thompson (Bills), DB Anthony Kendall (Bills), DB Kani Walker (Bills), DB Te'Cory Couch (Bills), and S Geno Stone (Bills) were added to the Buffalo Bills practice squad on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Dolphins | Miami adds five to practice squad Mon Aug 31, 04:45 PM
Free-agent TE Jeremiah Franklin (Dolphins), QB Mark Gronowski (Dolphins), RB Jarquez Hunter (Dolphins), WR Jalen Reagor (Dolphins) and RB Carlos Washington Jr. (Dolphins) were signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad Monday, Aug. 31.
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Jaguars | JAC makes additions to practice squad Mon Aug 31, 04:21 PM
Free-agent QB Joey Aguilar (Jaguars), WR Tim Jones (Jaguars), QB Nick Mullens (Jaguars), WR Trebor Pena (Jaguars), RB J'Mari Taylor (Jaguars), WR Austin Trammell (Jaguars) and WR Michael Wortham (Jaguars) were signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad Monday, Aug. 31.
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Cowboys | Joe Milton let go Mon Aug 31, 04:00 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Joe Milton III was waived Monday, Aug. 31.
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Cardinals | Carson Beck will be on field Monday Mon Aug 31, 03:39 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Beck (rib) will participate in practice Monday, Aug. 31, according to head coach Mike LaFleur.
| Footballguys view: Beck, who suffered a rib injury in the team's first preseason game, has been sidelined since then -- but is trending in the right direction. Asked if Arizona would look to add another quarterback to the roster after keeping three on the active roster in Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew, and Beck- LaFleur said Beck would be "full go." The coach added, "I mean, obviously we're not tackling or anything like that, but he'll be ready to roll." The Cardinals do not have a game this week, though Arizona will be practicing with the regular season just around the corner. |
Vikings | Max Brosmer off roster Mon Aug 31, 03:38 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer was waived Monday, Aug. 31.
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Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) will likely be sidelined for several weeks because of his ankle injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Despite rumblings that suggested McCarthy could be cut or traded by Sunday's roster deadline, the former first-round pick made the Vikings' initial 53-man roster. McCarthy opened camp with a chance to compete with Kyler Murray for the starting job, but never managed to make the battle interesting. As preseason progressed, reports suggested Minnesota might move McCarthy to an interested suitor (like the Los Angeles Chargers, led by McCarthy's collegiate coach, Jim Harbaugh) by the end of the month. But for now, McCarthy is QB3 in Minnesota behind Murray and Carson Wentz. |