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Ravens | Lamar Jackson says he has a high ankle sprain, 'heading in the right direction' Fri Oct 23, 01:58 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson said on Friday that he is dealing with a high ankle sprain. Asked whether he will play Sunday against the Bengals, Jackson said, "Right now, I'm heading in the right direction," ESPN's Jamison Hensley reported.
| Footballguys view: The good news for fantasy managers is that the Ravens play on the early slate, so we'll know whether he's active before most games kick off. He practiced all week, and we expect him to play in this divisional matchup. Assuming Jackson is active, he's an obvious QB1. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson's Week 7 status 'still working on that,' got 'good amount of work' Friday Fri Oct 23, 01:25 PM
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said on Friday that the team is "still working on" whether QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) will play Sunday against the Bengals. Minter said Jackson got a "pretty good amount of work in" at Friday's practice. He added that the decision will come down to how Jackson feels and how effective he will be. Jackson was limited in practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Going into a divisional game against the Bengals, this might be a case of gamesmanship. Jackson practiced all week, albeit in a limited fashion, but seems on track to play. It sounds like Jackson will make the final call based on how he feels on Sunday. If he's active, start him. If not, Tyler Huntley becomes a high-end QB2. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield will play Sunday after 'normal practice week' Fri Oct 23, 12:29 PM
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles made it official on Friday that QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) will play Sunday against the Panthers. Mayfield was a full participant in practice all three days this week. Bowles called it a "normal practice week" for him.
| Footballguys view: After a full week of practice, there was no doubt Mayfield could play in Week 7. Jalon Daniels has looked solid in a relief role, but the Buccaneers will welcome back Mayfield, despite his early-season struggles. Mayfield is off the fantasy radar except in two-quarterback and superflex leagues, but we should see a bit more pass volume than we've seen without him, boosting the pass catchers. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson on the field for Friday practice, 'encouraging sign' Fri Oct 23, 12:09 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson came out onto the field for Friday's practice, which ESPN's Jamison Hensley called "an encouraging sign." Jackson was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday while dealing with a left ankle injury that has caused him to miss the past two games. The Ravens host the Bengals on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: All signs point to Jackson playing this week as he's practicing every day. A full practice on Friday would boost optimism, and we'll get clarity once the official report comes out. But if Jackson is active, you're starting him in fantasy lineups as a QB1. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield 'slated to return and start' Sunday vs. Panthers Fri Oct 23, 12:40 AM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) is slated to return and start against the Panthers on Sunday, per a source. Mayfield, who dislocated his thumb, was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, and head coach Todd Bowles had said he would decide Friday whether Mayfield starts.
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Patriots | Maye throws for 321 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Bears Thu Oct 22, 11:25 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception and ran 4 times for 26 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears. He was projected for 20.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 28.4.
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Bears | Williams throws for 308 yards, two touchdowns in win over Patriots Thu Oct 22, 11:25 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams completed 22 of 33 passes for 308 yards with 2 touchdowns in Thursday's 30-24 win over the New England Patriots. He was projected for 20.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.1.
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Packers | Jordan Love upgraded to full participant on Thursday Thu Oct 22, 04:15 PM
Packers QB Jordan Love was upgraded to a full participant in practice on Thursday. Love was limited on Wednesday with a back injury and said there was 'no chance' it keeps him out of Sunday's game against the Lions.
| Footballguys view: Packers HC Matt LaFleur said Love was pretty banged up after Week 6. He was limited on Wednesday, but a full practice on Thursday puts Love on the right track to play in Week 7. We've got him in the top tier of fantasy quarterbacks against the Lions. |
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Saints | Tyler Shough full participant again Thursday in Paris Thu Oct 22, 03:46 PM
Saints QB Tyler Shough (left hand) was a full participant in practice on Thursday in Paris. It was his second straight full session after he also practiced fully on Wednesday. Shough has been playing with two broken bones in his non-throwing hand.
| Footballguys view: Shough is good to go for the game against the Steelers in Paris. Even battling through broken bones in his non-throwing hand, we like Shough as a low-end QB1 in Week 7. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson back at practice Thursday Thu Oct 22, 12:55 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was back at practice on Thursday as he works through an ankle injury. Jackson was absent at the start of Wednesday's practice before getting in limited work that day.
| Footballguys view: Jackson has been limited this week, so the team is testing out his ankle injury to see how it responds. We may see Jackson under center this week instead of Tyler Huntley. As always, circle back on Friday to see what Jackson's status is for Week 7. |
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Titans | Brian Daboll has 'a lot of confidence' in Calvin Ridley, wants Ward connection in games Thu Oct 22, 12:44 PM
Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said Thursday, "I have a lot of confidence in" WR Calvin Ridley, adding, "I know Cam Ward does, too." Daboll said the connection between Ridley and QB Cam Ward has worked in practices, and the team needs to get it to work in games.
| Footballguys view: Ward has established good chemistry with rookie WR Carnell Tate, but his connection with Ridley has not yet developed on the field in a game. We'll see if the two can take what they do in practice to the regular season. There's no need for Fantasy GMs to roster Ridley at this moment, unless you play in a crazy deep league. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield 'looks full go again' with glove on right hand Thu Oct 22, 11:37 AM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) "looks full go again" at practice on Thursday, wearing a glove on his right hand. Mayfield was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, and head coach Todd Bowles said he would decide Friday whether Mayfield starts against the Panthers.
| Footballguys view: The thumb injury is strong enough for Mayfield to get out there against the Panthers in Week 7. In his first game back, Fantasy GMs should be considering Mayfield a QB2/streaming option. We'll see if the Buccaneers try to ease him into action with a more balanced gameplan. |
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Broncos | Bo Nix on ankle: 'I'm all the way back' Wed Oct 21, 10:09 PM
Broncos QB Bo Nix said on Wednesday that his ankle is fully healed. "I'm all the way back," Nix said. He also said, "I've got to play better."
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Giants | J.J. McCarthy is Giants starter 'for the foreseeable future' Wed Oct 21, 06:04 PM
Giants QB J.J. McCarthy is the team's starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. Head coach John Harbaugh viewed the switch as a fairly obvious move because it was the "right time."
| Footballguys view: Harbaugh met with the quarterbacks one-on-one on Tuesday and made no grand announcement on Wednesday, with most players learning of the change as they went over the game plan. |
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Saints | Tyler Shough a full participant in Wednesday's practice in Paris Wed Oct 21, 05:46 PM
Saints QB Tyler Shough (left hand) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday in Paris. Shough has been playing through two broken bones in his non-throwing hand, and threw for 144 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Giants.
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Packers | Jordan Love says 'no chance' back injury keeps him out Sunday Wed Oct 21, 05:26 PM
Packers QB Jordan Love said on Wednesday there is no chance his back injury keeps him out of Sunday's game at the Lions. Love said Wednesday's walk-through was good for his sore back. The Packers held only a walk-through on Wednesday, so practice participation was estimated.
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Packers | Jordan Love added to injury report, limited with back injury Wed Oct 21, 04:35 PM
Packers QB Jordan Love was listed as limited on Wednesday due to a back injury. The Packers held a walk-through instead of a full practice, making the report an estimate. Love did not miss a snap in the Week 6 win over the Cowboys. In six games this season, he has completed 60 percent of his passes for 1,684 yards with 11 touchdowns and four interceptions.
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Dolphins | Malik Willis practices in full Wednesday Wed Oct 21, 04:30 PM
Dolphins QB Malik Willis was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. A right thumb injury was what kept Willis from throwing last week. The Dolphins visit the Jets in Week 7.
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Packers | Jordan Love listed as limited on Packers' estimated Wednesday report Wed Oct 21, 04:06 PM
Packers QB Jordan Love was listed as limited on the team's estimated practice report on Wednesday. The report did not list an injury. Love said 'I'm good' after taking hits in Sunday's win over the Cowboys.
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Texans | Stroud hopes to get Marvin Harrison Jr. 'some more touches and plays' vs. Giants Wed Oct 21, 03:55 PM
Texans QB C.J. Stroud said on Wednesday that WR Marvin Harrison Jr. "looked great today in practice" ahead of his second game with the team, Sunday against the Giants. "Just grow, in building trying to learn and ask questions, hopefully get him some more touches and plays," Stroud said of Harrison's outlook. Harrison made his Texans debut on Sunday against the Jaguars.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield a full participant in Wednesday practice Wed Oct 21, 03:22 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, who has a dislocated thumb, was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday. He threw with a glove on his right hand during the session. Head coach Todd Bowles is expected to decide Friday whether Mayfield starts Sunday against the Panthers.
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Giants | Harbaugh confirms J.J. McCarthy will replace Jameis Winston, start at Houston Wed Oct 21, 03:11 PM
Giants head coach John Harbaugh confirmed on Wednesday that QB J.J. McCarthy will replace QB Jameis Winston and start Sunday's game at Houston, as ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported. McCarthy replaced an 'ineffective' Winston in Sunday's loss to the Saints, after which Harbaugh was not ready to name a Week 7 starter.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy looked good as he got the Giants back in the game late against the Saints in Week 6. Now, as the starter for the Giants, Fantasy GMs should be looking at McCarthy as a streaming option. He provided a spark a week ago, and now McCarthy gets a chance to redeem himself as a starter again. |
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Panthers | Bryce Young a full participant on Wednesday Wed Oct 21, 02:50 PM
Panthers QB Bryce Young (knee) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's injury report, which came from a walkthrough. The Panthers had several veterans take rest days during the session, and those players were not counted on the injury report.
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Buccaneers | Bowles to decide Friday whether Baker Mayfield starts vs. Panthers Wed Oct 21, 01:54 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, who has missed the last three games with a dislocated right thumb, split practice reps with rookie QB Jalon Daniels on Wednesday while wearing a glove on his right hand. "I think he's coming along fine," head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday, adding that Mayfield said throwing with the glove "felt good."
| Footballguys view: Bowles said the decision on whether Mayfield starts Sunday against the Panthers will likely come Friday: "See what he looks like Friday and I'll find out then." Bowles noted that with a thumb injury, "you can see flat out and you can kind of know if you want to play him or not." Stay tuned. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson absent at start of Wednesday's practice Wed Oct 21, 12:59 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) was not seen at the start of practice on Wednesday. Jackson missed the Week 6 game at Cleveland with the ankle injury and was described as 'day to day' on Monday, with a chance to 'potentially' practice Wednesday. The Ravens host the Bengals on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Ravens HC Jesse Minter did say Jackson got in a "bit of limited work" after the media portion of practice. It's Wednesday, but it seems like Tyler Huntley is trending to get another start in Week 7. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield throws with glove on right hand at Wednesday practice Wed Oct 21, 12:09 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield threw with a glove on his right hand in practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: We've got some progress to report on here. Mayfield has been dealing with a dislocated thumb for a few weeks, and he did not play in Sunday's loss to the Steelers. Tampa Bay plays at Carolina on Sunday, and Mayfield could be out there. Jalon Daniels will start if Mayfield isn't quite yet ready to play. |
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Giants | Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy Sunday vs. Texans Wed Oct 21, 12:03 PM
The Giants plan to start QB J.J. McCarthy on Sunday against the Texans. McCarthy replaced an 'ineffective' QB Jameis Winston in the Week 6 loss to the Saints, after which head coach John Harbaugh was not ready to name his Week 7 starter.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy looked good as he got the Giants back in the game late against the Saints. Now, he's likely to start against the Texans in Week 7. That means Fantasy GMs should be looking at McCarthy as a streaming option. He provided a spark a week ago, and now McCarthy gets a chance to redeem himself as a starter again. |
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Commanders | Daniels throws for 300 yards, two touchdowns in loss to 49ers Mon Oct 19, 11:25 PM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels completed 29 of 40 passes for 300 yards with 2 touchdowns in Monday's 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He was projected for 19.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 21.0.
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Patriots | Drake Maye estimated full participant in Monday walkthrough Mon Oct 19, 08:16 PM
Patriots QB Drake Maye (right shoulder) was estimated as a full participant in Monday's walkthrough practice. Maye threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Jets.
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Bears | Caleb Williams off Bears' injury report Mon Oct 19, 08:08 PM
Bears QB Caleb Williams is off the team's injury report as of Monday. Williams returned from a hamstring injury on Sunday and threw for 305 yards and a touchdown in the win over the Falcons.
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson still 'day to day', could 'potentially' practice Wednesday Mon Oct 19, 03:02 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) is still "day to day," head coach Jesse Minter said on Monday. Minter said Jackson could "potentially" practice on Wednesday. Jackson has missed the past two games after injuring his left ankle on Oct. 4. The Ravens host the Bengals in Week 7 on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Jackson has missed the past two games after injuring his left ankle on Oct. 4. Minter said Jackson's condition has improved during his time off the field, but he was still vague enough about Wednesday's practice to keep us guessing. But getting their starter back is important. The Ravens beat the Falcons in overtime in Tyler Huntley's first start, but the offense was shut out for the final three quarters of Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Browns. Huntley was 19-of-31 for 165 yards and a touchdown while also running five times for 28 yards. |
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Broncos | Sean Payton says 'no' to QB change, Broncos sticking with Bo Nix Mon Oct 19, 01:00 PM
Broncos head coach Sean Payton said on Monday that he is not considering a change at quarterback despite QB Bo Nix's struggles during Denver's 4-2 start. "To answer your question, no," Payton said. "He is going to become the byproduct of all the finer things that get improved. The improved play from our offensive line; the more efficient we are relative to downs; and running the football."
| Footballguys view: Nix attempted 27 passes and totaled just 107 yards in Thursday's win over the Seahawks. He was criticized by analysts, including Amazon Prime analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick, who questioned Nix's competitive effort. Denver won despite being outgained, 353-168, mustering just two first downs and 30 yards of offense in the second half. The popular narrative last season was that the Broncos came up short of reaching the Super Bowl because Nix was injured in the Divisional Round. This year, Denver is prevailing despite poor play from its quarterback, who seems averse to throwing the ball and uncomfortable leading the offense. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield will practice Wednesday ahead of Panthers game Mon Oct 19, 12:46 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) will practice on Wednesday, head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday while discussing the team's quarterback plans for Sunday's game at Carolina. Mayfield missed Sunday's game against the Steelers with a dislocated thumb.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield's dislocated right thumb has kept him off the practice field since he was injured in Week 3, but he tested his ability to throw the ball last week. The question is whether Mayfield can grip the football sufficiently to throw it. Halon Daniels has started with Mayfield sidelined, and the Bucs have gone 1-2 in those games. Bowles said the team will construct a game plan that takes into account the uncertainty about who will start in Carolina. We'll continue to follow as the week progresses. |
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Broncos | Payton says Bo Nix can 'climb through adversity' after two ankle surgeries Mon Oct 19, 12:41 PM
Broncos head coach Sean Payton was asked on Monday whether QB Bo Nix has a mental hurdle to get over with his ankle after two offseason surgeries. "One of the things that attracted us to Bo in the beginning is we've seen his ability to climb through adversity," Payton said. "It's not just Bo that feels that. Right now offensively I feel that, our players feel that. And we'll improve."
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Buccaneers | Bucs to game-plan as if Jalon Daniels starts again; Wednesday key for Mayfield's thumb Mon Oct 19, 12:33 PM
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Wednesday will be important for evaluating QB Baker Mayfield and his injured thumb. Bowles added that the team will plan as if rookie QB Jalon Daniels is starting again in terms of initial game-planning for the Week 7 game at the Panthers. There is "potentially one more week of Jalon Daniels."
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Dolphins | Hafley 'foresees' Malik Willis being good to go for Jets week Mon Oct 19, 10:30 AM
Dolphins QB Malik Willis was dealing with something minor when he was not throwing at the team's bye week practice, head coach Jeff Hafley said on Monday. Hafley said Willis should be fine for the week of preparation for the Jets. "I foresee him being good to go," Hafley said.
| Footballguys view: While that might be good news for the Dolphins, it doesn't do much for fantasy investors waiting for the team to unlock Willis' upside. So far, with two touchdown passes vs. four interceptions, Willis' 12.9 fantasy points per game rank 28th in the NFL. |
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Eagles | Jalen Hurts out for season after doctors find multiple blood clots in lungs Mon Oct 19, 10:13 AM
Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback's lungs, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Hurts will undergo treatment for the blood clots that will take at least three months, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. After initially being diagnosed with a superficial clot in his calf, Hurts underwent further examination that revealed "a deep vein thrombosis, as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli," the Eagles announced. The team anticipates that Hurts will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities when off the blood thinners. In the meantime, he will remain active around the team and continue to condition. They anticipate no long-term effects. Tanner McKee will continue to start at QB in Hurts' absence. |
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Falcons | Falcons sign Andy Dalton to compete with Tua for backup job, release Cooper Rush Mon Oct 19, 10:10 AM
The Falcons are signing veteran QB Andy Dalton, The Athletic's Jeff Jones reported on Monday. Dalton, most recently with the Eagles, will compete with QB Tua Tagovailoa to back up starter Michael Penix Jr. Atlanta is releasing QB Cooper Rush to make room, so undrafted rookie QB Jack Strand stays on the roster.
| Footballguys view: Atlanta will be Dalton's seventh NFL team and his third in the NFC South. The 38-year-old Dalton was traded from Carolina to Philadelphia in March and played in one game for the Eagles, throwing an interception while Jalen Hurts was being checked for a concussion. The Eagles cut him shortly after that, but when Hurts had to go on injured reserve with a blood clot, they wanted Dalton back. Dalton had other offers. The best offer came from the Falcons. |
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Cowboys | Dak Prescott says no X-rays needed, 'just a bruise' after big hit Mon Oct 19, 02:04 AM
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said after Sunday's loss to the Packers that he would not need X-rays and that his injury is just a bruise. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he considered taking a timeout after Prescott took a big hit one play before his first interception.
| Footballguys view: Green Bay intercepted Prescott's passes twice to thwart second-quarter scoring opportunities. Prescott went 34 of 54 for 258 yards. He threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Flournoy with 44 seconds left, but couldn't connect with CeeDee Lamb on a 2-point conversion attempt. Prescott and the Cowboys will try to regroup for a Week 7 showdown with the Eagles. |
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Packers | Jordan Love says 'I'm good' after taking hits against Cowboys Mon Oct 19, 12:13 AM
Packers QB Jordan Love said "I'm good" when asked about the hits he took in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Cowboys. "Like we always mention, it's football. You're going to take some hits. It's part of playing the quarterback job," Love said. "You got to be able to stand in that pocket and take some hits and still deliver balls."
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Cowboys | Dak Prescott takes shot to ribs, 'appears to be fine' after staff checks on him Sun Oct 18, 09:08 PM
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott took a hard hit to the ribs from Packers LB Zaire Franklin on Sunday on the play before he threw an interception, and was very slow to get up. After the interception, Prescott went to the bench to look at his tablet, and multiple staff members went over to check on him. He appears to be fine.
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Cowboys | Dak Prescott 'very slow to get up' after hit against Packers Sun Oct 18, 09:03 PM
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was "very slow to get up" after taking a hit during Sunday night's game against the Packers. No injury has been reported.
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Chargers | Harbaugh 'going to look at everything' as McDaniel's OC job in question at 0-6 Sun Oct 18, 08:48 PM
There is "growing buzz" that the Chargers will part ways with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel after Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Chiefs dropped them to 0-6.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers failed to score a touchdown Sunday, have scored 90 points in six games, and QB Justin Herbert threw his eighth interception of the season. Asked whether McDaniel will call plays when the team returns from its bye to play the Rams in Week 8, head coach Jim Harbaugh said, "We're going to look at everything . . . (the offense) needs to be addressed." If the Chargers make a move, passing-game specialist and former Jets head coach Adam Gase is expected to take over the offense. We'll be watching for more. |
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Raiders | Cousins throws for 313 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Bills Sun Oct 18, 07:35 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins completed 23 of 41 passes for 313 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 17.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.5.
| Footballguys view: A poor third quarter, in which Cousins threw the only interception of the game, left the Raiders trailing by 10 twice in the second half. Both times, Cousins gave his team a chance. With just under two minutes remaining in the contest, it took two plays for Cousins to find the end zone, hitting Tre Tucker with a 44-yard touchdown (for his second score of the day). Cousins was mostly solid outside of the pick, but too many Raiders mistakes -- some bigger than others -- ultimately sank them. The Raiders face the Rams in Week 7. |
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Giants | Harbaugh not ready to name Week 7 starter after McCarthy replaces Winston Sun Oct 18, 07:33 PM
Giants head coach John Harbaugh said on Sunday he is not ready to name a starting quarterback for Week 7 at the Texans. QB J.J. McCarthy replaced QB Jameis Winston during Sunday's 34-27 home loss to the Saints, ESPN's Jordan Raanan reported. The Giants' running back situation was also left unsettled after the loss.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy, who was acquired recently via trade, entered early in the fourth quarter and led an impressive comeback attempt. He had an instant connection with tight end Isaiah Likely and star receiver Malik Nabers. McCarthy threw for 243 yards and a touchdown in the fourth quarter alone, leading three scoring drives and getting the Giants to the red zone in the final seconds. We'll be watching this situation closely in the coming days. |
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Colts | Colts sticking with Daniel Jones as starter after two-INT loss: 'He's got to play better' Sun Oct 18, 07:05 PM
Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed after Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Titans that QB Daniel Jones will remain the starting quarterback. "I think he knows he's got to play better," Steichen said. Jones went 22-of-42 for 269 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, including one in the red zone, and now has six interceptions to four touchdowns this season as the Colts fell to 2-4.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Stephen Holder notes, Jones hasn't come close to matching the run he had at the start of last season, which was the basis for the Colts giving him a new deal following his ruptured Achilles in December. Jones had two more interceptions Sunday, giving him nine turnovers, one behind Justin Herbert's league-high 10 (he has three lost fumbles to go with the INTs). The turnovers are undermining offensive consistency, which has been a challenge in itself. With Anthony Richardson Sr. the next man up, it appears the Colts are willing to weather more inconsistency from Jones. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. visits injury tent early vs. Bears, says 'I am good' Sun Oct 18, 04:59 PM
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. made an early trip to the injury tent during Sunday's loss to the Bears. A smiling Penix declined to explain the visit afterward: "I did go into the injury tent. I'm not going to say what that was about. Just say I am good."
| Footballguys view: Penix was injured a week ago when he left Sunday night with a rib injury. The first notice that he had an issue on Sunday was when the Fox broadcast showed him going to the tent. He hadn't missed a play when the Falcons had the ball up to that point. It wasn't obvious whether Penix had reinjured his ribs or if something else had happened. Penix completed 19 of 33 passes for 225 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions against the Bears, and he ran just once for 1 yard. |
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Saints | Shough throws for 144 yards, three touchdowns in win over Giants Sun Oct 18, 04:31 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough completed 16 of 30 passes for 144 yards with 3 touchdowns and ran 5 times for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-27 win over the New York Giants. He was projected for 17.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 27.0.
| Footballguys view: Shough wasn't a dangerous downfield passer, but he was a courageous runner and made the plays in the red zone (along with an inspired 31-yard catch and run touchdown by Alvin Kamara on a day that he became the sixth player in NFL history to get to 5000 yards receiving and rushing) including a quarterback sneak touchdown. He is playing with two breaks in his left hand and faces a tough Steelers defense next week, so maybe Shough is not an automatic play despite the big fantasy result today. He'll have a bye in Week 8 to heal with a favorable schedule for fantasy production in the second half of the season. |
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Falcons | Penix throws for 225 yards, three touchdowns in loss to Bears Sun Oct 18, 04:21 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. completed 19 of 33 passes for 225 yards with 3 touchdowns and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 31-23 loss to the Chicago Bears. He was projected for 15.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.1.
| Footballguys view: Penix ended up with his best fantasy result of the season mainly because the Bears jumped out to a 31-7 lead. He has a good connection with Jahan Dotson in the downfield passing game and Kyle Pitts Sr. in the red zone, so Penix's fantasy value might not rely solely on Drake London's big games. He's a boom/bust streaming QB1/QB2/Superflex heading into a game against the 49ers at home. |
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Bears | Williams throws for 305 yards, a touchdown in win over Falcons Sun Oct 18, 04:21 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards with 1 touchdown in Sunday's 31-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 19.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 16.5.
| Footballguys view: Williams was in control much in the same fashion he was when the Bears scored 59 points in Week 1. The Week 2 game in the rain against the elite Vikings defense appears to be the outlier. Williams could have had a much bigger game, but the Bears were up 31-7 and the offense let up, allowing the Falcons to get back within one score late in the game. This is actually good for Williams and the rest of the Bears' fantasy stock, as Ben Johnson probably won't make the mistake of letting up again until the opponent has also waved the white flag by putting in backups. |
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