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Chargers | Harbaugh says OC Mike McDaniel's job 'is not in jeopardy' after Chargers fall to 0-4 Mon Oct 5, 12:43 AM
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said after Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Seahawks that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's job "is not in jeopardy," ESPN's Kris Rhim reported. "He's a skilled coach, and we're going to keep growing," Harbaugh added.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers have scored the fourth-fewest points in the NFL (67) through Sunday night. QB Justin Herbert has six interceptions and four touchdowns this season. Over the past two weeks, Omarion Hampton's touches have decreased significantly. He ranks 26th in the NFL with 24 carries during the past two weeks. On Sunday, Hampton had a season-low 22 snaps and nine carries, one fewer than Keaton Mitchell's 10. Injuries and poor play on the offensive line haven't helped. With two more games to go (against the Broncos and the Chiefs) before a Week 7 bye, a turnaround is definitely needed. |
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Lions | Goff throws for 412 yards, a touchdown in loss to Panthers Sun Oct 4, 11:45 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff completed 32 of 52 passes for 412 yards with 1 touchdown in Sunday's 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He was projected for 19.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.5.
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Panthers | Young throws for 329 yards, two touchdowns in win over Lions Sun Oct 4, 11:45 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young completed 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards with 2 touchdowns in Sunday's 32-26 win over the Detroit Lions. He was projected for 18.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 21.5.
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Buccaneers | Bowles: Jalon Daniels 'will be the quarterback Thursday night' with Mayfield out Sun Oct 4, 09:38 PM
Buccaneers rookie QB Jalon Daniels will make his second career start Thursday night at Dallas in Week 5, head coach Todd Bowles said after Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Packers.
| Footballguys view: "Yeah, he'll be the quarterback Thursday night," Bowles said. "He had some ups and he had some downs, but for his first time out there, he didn't panic... He escaped, used his legs well at times." Daniels threw two interceptions and a touchdown pass to RB Kenny Gainwell and added 55 rushing yards in his debut start, while QB Baker Mayfield (dislocated right thumb) is expected to miss at least two more games. |
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Raiders | Cousins throws for 365 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Chiefs Sun Oct 4, 07:47 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins completed 31 of 52 passes for 365 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was projected for 15.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 21.6.
| Footballguys view: While the Raiders fell to 3-1 on the season, Cousins continues to deliver. He now has 11 touchdown passes on the season, and an on-schedule offense has kept the complementary pieces we're most interested in -- Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty -- on the fantasy front burner. Bowers (11 targets) and Michael Mayer (9) each topped 16 fantasy points, and Cousins has now targeted his tight ends 37.5% of the time. The Raiders play the Patriots in Week 5. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson believed to be 'week to week' with ankle injury, pending an MRI Sun Oct 4, 07:24 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is believed to be "week to week" with the ankle injury he suffered late in the first half of Sunday's 24-18 win over the Titans, despite earlier characterizations of his status as "day to day." Jackson left the stadium in a walking boot, and an MRI will reveal the extent of the ligament damage and determine the final prognosis.
| Footballguys view: Ravens coach Jesse Minter downplayed the situation in his postgame press conference. "Yeah, he was just dealing with a little bit of an ankle issue; we hope," Minter told reporters regarding the two-time NFL MVP. "I don't know enough about it right now. But we'll have to see where that's at." Minter also acknowledged that "there was some talk" about Jackson returning to the game if necessary. Again, the MRI will be critical. The 3-1 Ravens face the 1-2 Falcons in Atlanta next Sunday night. Tyler Huntley will start if Jackson can't go. |
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Rams | Stafford throws for 317 yards in win over Eagles Sun Oct 4, 04:32 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 32 of 51 passes for 317 yards and 2 interceptions in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He was projected for 17.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 11.7.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles defense was putting together a statement game until the Rams stopped Philadelphia at the goal line down 20-10 halfway through the fourth quarter. Stafford made the throws and Kyren Williams was unstoppable on two late drives to get the Rams a hard-fought road win. Stafford should still be in fantasy lineups even after this dud, because he faces the Bills soft pass defense in Week 5 with a Monday night big stage. |
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Texans | Stroud throws for 347 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Cowboys Sun Oct 4, 04:16 PM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 21 of 31 passes for 347 yards with 2 touchdowns in Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He was projected for 19.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 23.1.
| Footballguys view: The Texans offense is going to rest on the shoulders of Stroud, which isn't bad when they are facing weak pass defenses like Dallas -- and next week in Tennessee. And that would be enough to win if the defense wasn't giving up plays in the passing game every week despite having the best set of rush ends in the league. Instead the team is 0-4. Stroud is a streaming QB1 against the Titans next week and should be on rosters in typical leagues as a high-floor bye/injury coverage bench stash. |
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Giants | Winston throws for 250 yards, three touchdowns in win over Cardinals Sun Oct 4, 04:16 PM
New York Giants QB Jameis Winston completed 18 of 29 passes for 250 yards with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in Sunday's 36-24 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He was projected for 13.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.0.
| Footballguys view: Winston has a good matchup with Washington next week coming off of this performance that was much more reminiscent of the style of play that has made him a fantasy football cult hero after two games when he looked feeble throwing the ball. The Commanders pass defense was much improved against a shorthanded Colts passing game in London this week, but Winston should still be worth a QB2/Superflex look in Week 5. The Cardinals defense has been generous after the Chargers stumbled out of the gate against them in Week 1, and the Lions offense will get to take aim at them next week. |
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Bengals | Burrow throws for 428 yards, a touchdown in loss to Jaguars Sun Oct 4, 04:16 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow completed 39 of 54 passes for 428 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions and ran 3 times for 6 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was projected for 19.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 25.7.
| Footballguys view: This isn't ideal for the Bengals, as both of their starting wide receivers got hurt and Chase Brown gained 10 yards on nine carries, so the running game was not an option. Burrow's interceptions were on him and costly mistakes. He still almost led the team to a comeback victory without his starting wide receivers on the final drive, but fell short. The Bengals draw a beatable Miami defense next week and the offense will rest on Burrow's shoulders, but he will have a modest fantasy ceiling if both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are out after leaving the game with a concussion and groin injury, respectively. |
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Patriots | Maye throws for 269 yards, three touchdowns in win over Bills Sun Oct 4, 04:16 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 22 of 37 passes for 269 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception, ran 8 times for 54 yards and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 29-26 win over the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 16.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 25.2.
| Footballguys view: Maye was sacked and lost a fumble and also had Romeo Doubs juggle a ball and turn it into an interception in the first half, but he never got discouraged in a performance that could turn the season around for him. The Bills pass defense has been generous and we should expect the Rams to have a big Monday performance against them. Maye is back in starting consideration against a resurgent Raiders defense in Week 5. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson leaves with ankle injury, does not return Sun Oct 4, 02:56 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson suffered an ankle injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Titans. Jackson remained on the sideline in uniform with his helmet off, and QB Tyler Huntley replaced him for Baltimore's opening drive of the second half. Jackson was hurt on the Ravens' final drive of the first half after going 15-of-20 for 222 yards.
| Footballguys view: Tyler Huntley and the Ravens offense coasted to a stress-free victory (with the recovery of a late onside kick) thanks to the defense putting the clamps on the very limited Titans offense in the second half. Jackson wasn't right for the rest of the season after hurting his hamstring in Week 4 last season, so the Ravens should be very cautious about when Jackson returns to the field. The Ravens travel to Atlanta next week and then have back-to-back divisional games, followed by games against the Bills and Jaguars, so expect them to be very conservative about Jackson's status in Week 5. He was in a walking boot after the game and is reportedly day-to-day. Huntley will be worth an add in 2QB/Superflex leagues, but this is a big blow to the fantasy prospects of Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers for any games that Jackson misses. |
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota to have tests on aggravated MCL; 'hope' Jayden Daniels back next week Sun Oct 4, 12:15 PM
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota aggravated his MCL injury on Sunday against the Colts and will have tests, Molly McGrath reported. Mariota is expected to miss some time. There is hope that QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) will be back next week for the Week 5 game against the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Athan Kaliakmanis wasn't overwhelmed against the Colts, so if the Commanders think Daniels needs one more week before his injured and braced left elbow is ready, then they don't need to rush him. Mariota might be headed to injured reserve. We might see Kaliakmanis start a game this year even if Daniels is ready for Week 5. |
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota injures knee vs. Colts, rookie Kaliakmanis replaces him Sun Oct 4, 09:58 AM
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota went to the locker room with a knee injury during Sunday's game against the Colts, the team said. Rookie QB Athan Kaliakmanis replaced him. Mariota was starting in place of QB Jayden Daniels, who was ruled out for the Colts game.
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Eagles | Eagles 'flipping backup QBs', Tanner McKee No. 2 behind Hurts vs. Rams Sun Oct 4, 08:58 AM
Eagles QB Tanner McKee will be the No. 2 quarterback behind QB Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against the Rams, with QB Andy Dalton becoming QB3, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported.
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Bears | Tyson Bagent set to start vs. Jets with Caleb Williams out Sat Oct 3, 10:45 AM
Bears QB Tyson Bagent will start Sunday's game against the Jets in place of QB Caleb Williams, according to sources. Bagent watched third-string QB Case Keenum "tear up the Eagles defense" on Monday night and now gets his chance to fill in for Williams, who has been ruled out.
| Footballguys view: Even though Case Keenum was fantastic on Monday night against the Eagles in Week 3, the Bears are going to Bagent. He went through training camp and the preseason, and Bagent won the no.2 job behind Caleb Williams. With the Bears offense being dynamic, Bagent is an option for Fantasy GMs in start-2QB/Superflex leagues. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield pushing to beat three-week timeline Sat Oct 3, 09:31 AM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is scheduled to have stitches removed from his injured thumb on Monday, which is an important step in his recovery. Mayfield is pushing to beat the three-week timeline for his return.
| Footballguys view: The Buccaneers ruled Mayfield out on Friday for Sunday's game against the Packers. That makes undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels their starter with Mayfield out. Pelissero reports Mayfield could return in Week 6. Stay tuned. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams ruled out vs. Jets, no starting QB named Fri Oct 2, 12:52 PM
Bears QB Caleb Williams has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Jets, head coach Ben Johnson said on Friday, though the team did not announce a starting quarterback.
| Footballguys view: Ben Johnson is showing a bit of gamesmanship by not declaring a starter, but Tyson Bagent has been taking first-team snaps most of the week, and expectations are that he should start. Johnson said earlier in the week that "there was a reason why Tyson ended training camp as our No. 2 quarterback." A masterful game plan with Case Keenum helped the Bears upset the Eagles on Monday night last week. This week's matchup against the Jets could lead to more surprises with a new quarterback. Bagent brings quickness as a processor but also has much more mobility than Keenum offered. If Bagent starts, he'll fall into the QB2 conversation and be a worthy start in two-quarterback and superflex leagues. |
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Bears | Tyson Bagent getting first-team reps, points to start vs. Jets with Williams out Fri Oct 2, 09:51 AM
Bears QB Tyson Bagent, not Case Keenum, has gotten the first-team reps through two practice days this week, which points to Bagent starting Sunday's Week 4 game against the Jets in place of QB Caleb Williams, who continues to recover from a hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: Bagent was the QB2 throughout training camp and missed only first-team work last week because he was on concussion protocol. Bagent is an above-average backup. He processes quickly and has enough mobility to extend plays when needed. Assuming he starts this week, he's in the QB2 tier. His ability to get the ball out quickly should bode well for Luther Burden III, Colston Loveland, Kalif Raymond, and Rome Odunze. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels ruled out, Mariota to start; Okonkwo will play Fri Oct 2, 09:40 AM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts in London, head coach Dan Quinn said on Friday. Quinn also said TE Chig Okonkwo and LB Frankie Luvu, who have each missed the last two games, will play against the Colts.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here that Daniels won't play after sustaining a dislocated elbow in Week 2. Daniels was practicing this week with an elbow brace and could return as soon as next week. The first time he dislocated his elbow last season, he missed three games plus a bye. That same timeline would push his return back a few more weeks, but he seems motivated to return sooner this time. Marcus Mariota has been formidable in Daniels' absence and makes for a strong QB2 in Week 4 against the Colts. Once Daniels returns, he'll be back in the QB1 discussion. But the high risk of reinjury will make him an anxiety-inducing start. |
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Steelers | Rodgers throws for 299 yards, three touchdowns in loss to Browns Thu Oct 1, 11:46 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers completed 22 of 40 passes for 299 yards with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He was projected for 14.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.0.
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Giants | Jameis Winston starts Sunday, says 'I have to play well regardless' of McCarthy Thu Oct 1, 04:31 PM
Giants QB Jameis Winston will start Sunday's game against the Cardinals despite the team trading for QB J.J. McCarthy this week. "I mean, I have to play well regardless," Winston said Thursday. "It doesn't matter who's in the building. When you're the quarterback for the New York Football Giants, you have to give your team a chance to win, and that's just the business that we're in."
| Footballguys view: The Giants traded for McCarthy, a first-round pick in 2024, and he's likely to start at some point in the future. After struggling in relief of QB Jaxson Dart in Week 2 (Dart has since been ruled out for the season), Winston avoided turnovers while going 14-of-22 for 118 yards in last Sunday's 12-7 win over the Titans. Winston starts while McCarthy gets used to his new team/offense/teammates. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels limited again, 'not concerned' about reinjuring elbow Thu Oct 1, 02:40 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) was a limited participant for a second straight practice on Thursday and will wear a brace on his left arm for the rest of the season. "That's what the brace is for," Daniels said of reinjury concerns. "If I had that concern, I would have gotten surgery."
| Footballguys view: Head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday there is still "a chance" Daniels plays Sunday against the Colts in London, but "we're not going to put him out there before he's ready," and QB Marcus Mariota would make a second straight start if Daniels is ruled out. |
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Panthers | Bryce Young wearing small brace on left knee, appears to be full participant again Thu Oct 1, 02:26 PM
Panthers QB Bryce Young is wearing a small brace on his left knee, which he tweaked against the Browns on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Just something to note here as the season grind has begun. Young was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and appeared to be practicing fully again on Thursday. We've got him as a low-end QB1 against the Lions on Sunday night. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson (back) could be upgraded to full; Hendrickson, Gwyn, Pocic absent Thu Oct 1, 01:19 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (back) could be upgraded to a full participant in Thursday's practice, the reporter said he 'wouldn't be surprised' to see. Jackson was limited in Wednesday's practice. DE Trey Hendrickson (finger), C Jovaughn Gwyn (fractured fibula) and C Ethan Pocic (knee) were not present during the media viewing portion of Thursday's practice. Gwyn and Pocic are still likely candidates to go on injured reserve.
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Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. to get all first-team reps in first full week, says Stefanski Thu Oct 1, 12:01 PM
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. will get all the first-team reps this week, head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Thursday. Stefanski said it will be the first full week that Penix gets all of the first-team work. Penix returned to the lineup in Atlanta's Week 3 win over the Packers.
| Footballguys view: Penix completed 18-of-25 passes for 256 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the Falcons' 35-14 Week 3 win over the Packers. He did that without a full week of practice with the first-team offense. Against the Saints on Monday night, we've got Penix as a low-end QB2. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels won't decide on left elbow surgery until after the season Thu Oct 1, 11:11 AM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels said on Thursday that he won't make a final decision about having surgery on his left elbow until after the season. Daniels was limited in Wednesday's practice and has been throwing as he works back from the elbow injury.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels throwing for second straight day Thu Oct 1, 09:22 AM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) was throwing on Thursday, his second day of throwing. Daniels was limited in Wednesday's practice and has not been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts. He will wear a brace for the rest of the season.
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes (knee) a full participant in Wednesday practice Wed Sep 30, 06:46 PM
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Mahomes took a hard hit in the end zone on Sunday but stayed in the game.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Chiefs here. Mahomes is looking good this year, and we like him in his usual QB1 spot against the Raiders on Sunday. |
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Bears | Ben Johnson won't name QB for Jets yet, says 'the direction's already been made' Wed Sep 30, 06:29 PM
Bears head coach Ben Johnson was not ready to name a starting quarterback for Sunday's home game against the Jets on Wednesday, saying "We've got three guys" and that the starter will be "whoever we feel like gives us the best chance to win." Johnson said QB Case Keenum's performance in Monday's 27-7 win over the Eagles, when he threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score, "plays a part of the evaluation," adding that "the direction's already been made, so we'll be in good shape for Sunday." QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) is "getting better every single day" but would not be at Wednesday's walkthrough, Johnson said. QB Tyson Bagent was not cleared from the concussion protocol until Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Keenum was simply dazzling on Monday night against the Eagles. If Williams can't play, although he should be getting closer to a return, we think it makes sense to stick with Keenum over Tyson Bagent. Coming out of training camp, Bagent won the no.2 job behind Williams. We'll see if Johnson rides the hot hand (Keenum) this week. |
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Commanders | QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) limited in Wednesday's practice Wed Sep 30, 06:15 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Daniels is getting some work in practice, but it seems like Marcus Mariota will get another start. The team responded to Mariota last week with a big win over Seattle. We have Mariota as a QB2 option against the Colts in Week 4. He's an option for Fantasy GMs in start-2QB/superflex leagues. |
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Buccaneers | QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) did not practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 06:15 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports an MRI revealed no ligament or tendon damage to Mayfield's dislocated thumb. Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said Mayfield is looking at a minimum three-week absence. In the meantime, we'll see undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels against the Packers. |
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Panthers | Bryce Young leading offense in install drills at Wednesday practice Wed Sep 30, 01:37 PM
Panthers QB Bryce Young was leading the offense in install drills during practice on Wednesday, indicating he was practicing in earnest.
| Footballguys view: Young was kicked in the leg in Sunday's loss to the Browns and underwent imaging, but head coach Dave Canales said on Monday he expects Young to play against the Lions. Young is fully practicing on Wednesday, and he should perform like a low-end QB1 for Fantasy GMs. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels to be limited all week, decision on playing coming Friday Wed Sep 30, 10:04 AM
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Wednesday that QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) will be limited in practice this week. The team will decide on Friday whether Daniels will play in Sunday's game against the Colts.
| Footballguys view: Quinn was clear about Daniels' status: "We're not going to put him out there until he's ready." Reports indicate Daniels will wear a brace for the rest of the season when he returns. Circle back on Friday to check on his status, but at this time it seems like we might see Marcus Mariota start for the Commanders again this week. |
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa still recovering; embracing backup role Tue Sep 29, 03:10 PM
Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa said Tuesday he is not 100% recovered from his oblique injury.
| Footballguys view: Fortunately, with Michael Penix Jr. back in the mix -- and coming off a strong showing in his 2026 debut -- Tagovailoa has time to recover fully. To that point, Tagovailoa said he is embracing his role as the backup, saying, "This is the job description right now." Fantasy investors with Drake London shares should be satisfied with the QB pecking order, too. |
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Bears | Ben Johnson won't commit to Keenum starting vs. Jets Tue Sep 29, 09:00 AM
Bears head coach Ben Johnson did not commit to QB Case Keenum starting in Week 4 against the Jets if QB Caleb Williams is unable to return from his Grade 2 hamstring strain, which carries a reported three-to-four-week recovery timeline.
| Footballguys view: "We'll have a discussion as a coaching staff, and we'll see where we need to go from here," Johnson said. "But I said it last week, and I'll say it again, there was a reason why Tyson [Bagent] in training camp is our number two quarterback." Keenum threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns in Monday's win over the Eagles, while Bagent had been cleared from the concussion protocol ahead of that game. Going with the player who practiced all week made sense. Bagent seems likely to be that guy this week, but we'll be watching for more. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield not going on IR 'for now', Jalon Daniels to start vs. Packers Tue Sep 29, 06:03 AM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is not going on injured reserve for now but will miss at least three weeks with his thumb injury.
| Footballguys view: An MRI showed no fracture and no ligament or tendon damage, so there's apparently some hope he can return more quickly than the timetable suggests. Rookie QB Jalon Daniels, an undrafted free agent from Kansas, will start Sunday's Week 4 game against the Packers. |
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Bills | Brady updates Josh Allen's status, doesn't seem 'overly concerned' Tue Sep 29, 01:38 AM
Bills QB Josh Allen took a hit to his left knee in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Chargers. Head coach Joe Brady was asked about Allen's health on Monday and did not seem overly concerned, though he did not provide a major, detailed update.
| Footballguys view: Allen was visibly uncomfortable when walking after the contact, though he remained in the game. The Bills did not announce an injury involving Allen after the win. Still, reporters on the scene said Allen appeared to be favoring his left leg after the game. He was seen limping while leaving the field. While it doesn't sound like a big deal, this issue is worth watching. |
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Bears | Keenum throws for 247 yards, two touchdowns in win over Eagles Mon Sep 28, 11:16 PM
Chicago Bears QB Case Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards with 2 touchdowns and added 4 times for 6 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He was projected for 13.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 24.5.
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Giants | McCarthy No. 2 or 3 QB; Winston to start 'as long as I can see into the future,' Mon Sep 28, 03:59 PM
Giants QB J.J. McCarthy will be the team's No. 2 or No. 3 quarterback this week.
| Footballguys view: Asked about McCarthy's ability to compete for the starting job, head coach John Harbaugh said the team's goal is to win the next game. QB Jameis Winston will start this week and "as long as I can see into the future," Harbaugh said, though when asked how long, he said, "Nobody knows." Winston might have a say in this. Fewer interceptions than have been his historic norm would be a good starting point. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels (elbow) will participate in practice this week Mon Sep 28, 03:00 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) will participate in practice this week, head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: While Daniels has a chance to return to action from his elbow injury in Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts in London, that seems like the least likely outcome at this point. Still, Quinn told Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer that Daniels will "more than likely" travel with the team to London when they leave on Tuesday night. Even if he doesn't play this week, Breer noted that this latest development indicates that the signal-caller "isn't far off." Assume Marcus Mariota will remain the starter -- at least until we get more concrete news on Daniels' return being imminent. |
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Panthers | Bryce Young to undergo imaging after getting kicked in the leg vs. Browns Mon Sep 28, 01:29 PM
Panthers QB Bryce Young will undergo imaging just to make sure after getting kicked in the leg against the Browns, head coach Dave Canales said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Young, who threw for 291 yards, a touchdown and an interception against Cleveland, didn't make excuses for coming up short against the Browns. He also wouldn't provide details on his ailment. "Nothing -- it's football; we're all dealing with stuff," Young said. "It doesn't have any bearing on the game. Tough one, just didn't get it done." We'll be watching his status as the Panthers prepare to play the Lions in Week 4. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield to miss three weeks, Jalon Daniels gets the nod Mon Sep 28, 12:34 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield will miss three weeks, head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday. Mayfield hurt his thumb on Sunday, and X-rays showed no fracture. QB Jalon Daniels will get the nod as the starter in Mayfield's absence.
| Footballguys view: Daniels replaced Mayfield for the Buccaneers' final drive on Sunday and threw an interception on a last-gasp pass. The undrafted free agent out of Kansas beat out veteran Jake Browning in the preseason. Don't be surprised if Browning returns to provide depth. With Mayfield out, Footballguy Sigmund Bloom expects a lot of Bucky Irving and the running game to help Daniels get his feet under him against the Packers in Week 4. |
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Giants | Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy to Giants for 2027 fifth-round pick Mon Sep 28, 12:12 PM
The Vikings are trading QB J.J. McCarthy to the Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Minnesota saves over $4.6 million in cash and cap space and gets an unconditional fifth-rounder that could land in the top 150 depending on how the Giants finish.
| Footballguys view: New York adds the former first-round pick with QB Jaxson Dart out for the regular season. McCarthy had been demoted to third-string in Minnesota, and Giants head coach John Harbaugh said on Sunday that "all options are open" at quarterback. But Harbaugh told reporters that Jameis Winston will remain the team's starting quarterback even as they explored all options. Winston continuing as the starter makes sense in the short term, but this is a situation worth watching as the season progresses. |
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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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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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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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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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