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Texans | Nico Collins back at practice, Texans hoping for his return vs. Cowboys Wed Sep 30, 02:01 PM
Texans WR Nico Collins returned to practice on Wednesday. The 0-3 Texans are hoping the returns of Collins and Ed Ingram will boost their struggling offense against the Cowboys on Sunday.
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson among five absent Wednesday, Flowers and Stanley practicing Wed Sep 30, 01:45 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was one of five players not present during the media viewing portion of Wednesday's practice. DE Trey Hendrickson (finger), DT Calais Campbell (likely rest day), C Jovaughn Gwyn (broken fibula) and C Ethan Pocic (knee) were also not present. WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) was practicing Wednesday, and LT Ronnie Stanley (toe) returned to practice after not playing Sunday.
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Jets | Sadiq, Ruckert work in rehab area, both 'limited' Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 01:37 PM
Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq and TE Jeremy Ruckert both worked in the rehab area during positional drills at Wednesday's practice. Head coach Aaron Glenn said both tight ends were "limited" on Wednesday.
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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. 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.
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Panthers | Jalen Coker off to the side with trainers during Wednesday's team stretch Wed Sep 30, 01:19 PM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker had his helmet but was off to the side with trainers during the team stretch at Wednesday's practice. Coker is dealing with a quad strain that was described as 'relatively minor' on Monday.
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Lions | Jameson Williams will not be charged after police assault investigation Wed Sep 30, 01:10 PM
Lions WR Jameson Williams will not be charged after police investigated him this month for an assault complaint. A woman had accused Williams of assaulting her.
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Dolphins | Jaylen Wright to be limited, Caleb Douglas will not practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 12:32 PM
Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright will be a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, head coach Jeff Hafley said. Rookie WR Caleb Douglas will not practice. Wright missed Sunday's game against the Chiefs, and Douglas was ruled out for that game. De'Von Achane was placed on injured reserve on Monday.
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Packers | Jayden Reed to undergo season-ending neck surgery, placed on IR Wed Sep 30, 12:30 PM
Packers WR Jayden Reed will undergo season-ending neck surgery, head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters on Wednesday. Reed was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Green Bay went through a lengthy process with many evaluations and opinions and took a patient approach before deciding surgery was the best course of action for Reed.
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Titans | Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears won't practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 12:28 PM
Titans RBs Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears will not practice on Wednesday. Spears limped off the field during Sunday's Week 3 loss at the Giants, and Pollard dealt with an ankle issue last week before avoiding an injury designation.
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Jets | Kenyon Sadiq limited at Wednesday practice Wed Sep 30, 12:27 PM
Jets rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq was limited at practice on Wednesday. The Jets visit the Bears on Sunday.
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Packers | Matt LaFleur says Jayden Reed's neck injury will end his season, not career-ending Wed Sep 30, 12:26 PM
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Wednesday that WR Jayden Reed's neck injury will end his season. LaFleur added that the injury is not considered career-ending: "From my understanding, no. But he will be out a significant amount of time." Reed was placed on injured reserve with the neck injury earlier on Wednesday.
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Jets | Breece Hall, Mason Taylor, AD Mitchell all 'week to week', miss Wednesday practice Wed Sep 30, 12:10 PM
Jets RB Breece Hall, TE Mason Taylor, WR Adonai Mitchell, LB Kiko Mauigoa and Dylan Parham did not practice on Wednesday. Head coach Aaron Glenn said all five are "week to week." Glenn added there is a "good chance" S Minkah Fitzpatrick plays Sunday against the Bears.
| Footballguys view: Braelon Allen would be the top back for the Jets if Hall is out against the Bears on Sunday. We like Allen as a runner, and Fantasy GMs should consider him an RB2 option if he gets the starting nod. Mitchell was out of action in Week 3, and a missed practice on Wednesday means he may not yet be ready to return. Let's see if he can get out there later in the week. Garrett Wilson and Kenyon Sadiq would do more if Mitchell has to miss another game. |
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Panthers | WR David Moore signed to active roster from practice squad Wed Sep 30, 11:01 AM
Panthers WR David Moore signed to active roster from practice squad.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers have some banged up wide receivers, so that's why Moore gets the elevation. Panthers HC Dave Canales said WR Jalen Coker (who missed Wednesday's practice with a quad injury) is "more day-to-day" while WR Xavier Legette (knee) is week-to-week. |
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Buccaneers | WR Jalen McMillan placed on injured reserve Wed Sep 30, 10:45 AM
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) has been placed on injured reserve. ESPN lists an estimated return of November 22.
| Footballguys view: It's a PCL injury for McMillan, and he's expected to miss 6-8 weeks. McMillan has yet to play a full season in the NFL, and he's coming off a 2025 season where he missed all but four games. With zero catches this year in two games played, it's not like he's a big part of their offensive plan. |
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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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Commanders | Rachaad White won't practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 10:01 AM
Commanders RB Rachaad White (shoulder) will not participate in Wednesday's practice, head coach Dan Quinn said. White returned to Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: White may have to miss the Commanders' game against the Colts this week. Quinn did not say if Austin Ekeler, signed earlier this week, would be available to play in Week 4. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is set to get more playing time if White can't play and Ekeler is not yet ready to play. We like Croskey-Merritt as an RB3/flex option for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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Steelers | Rico Dowdle (toe) misses practice again, trending toward missing Week 4 Wed Sep 30, 12:42 AM
Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) did not practice on Tuesday and is trending toward missing Thursday's Week 4 game at the Browns. RB Jaylen Warren had 20 touches and 176 total yards as the lead back in Week 3 with Dowdle out.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers play against the Browns on Thursday night, so on a short week they'll likely be without Dowdle. That means Warren should be in line for a large workload again. We see Warren as a top-10 option at the running back position in Week 4. |
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Commanders | RB Austin Ekeler signs with Commanders Tue Sep 29, 04:31 PM
The Washington Commanders signed RB Austin Ekeler.
| Footballguys view: Ekeler spent the last two seasons with the club. He suffered a torn Achilles in Week 2 of last season. He had appeared in 12 games with six starts for Washington in 2024, recording 733 yards from scrimmage with four total touchdowns. "We'll get him into the mix and see what the next three days look like," head coach Dan Quinn said. Doesn't sound like anything is guaranteed, but we'll watch for more. |
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Bengals | TE Tanner Hudson signed to active roster Tue Sep 29, 03:46 PM
Bengals TE Tanner Hudson was signed to the active roster off the team's practice squad.
| Footballguys view: Hudson has played in two games this year, and he has three catches for 17 yards. He played in 38 games for the team over the past three seasons. He provides depth at a position the Bengals don't rely on heavily. |
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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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WR Odell Beckham Jr. is being released by Giants Tue Sep 29, 01:16 PM
Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. is being released by New York after three games, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported.
| Footballguys view: Beckham was a nonfactor to this point, logging 20 snaps in three games after re-signing with the Giants this summer. The three-time Pro Bowler is second in Giants franchise history in receiving yards. The move left only three WRs on New York's 53-man roster -- Malik Nabers, Malachi Fields, and Darnell Mooney) --before the team signed WR/PR Braxton Berrios and WR Charlie Jones from their practice squad. |
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Bengals | WR Mitchell Tinsley is signing with the Bengals Tue Sep 29, 12:16 PM
WR Mitchell Tinsley is signing to the Bengals' active roster off the Texans' practice squad, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
| Footballguys view: With Andrei Iosivas on IR and rookie Colbie Young suffering a knee injury against the Steelers this past Sunday, the Bengals need depth. Tinsley, whom the Bengals cut at the end of training camp, is an ideal addition after he played last season in Cincinnati and had eight catches for 116 yards and two touchdowns for the Bengals. |
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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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Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown fine despite downtick in snaps Tue Sep 29, 01:38 AM
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown saw a slight downtick in snaps in Sunday's win over the Jets because of an undisclosed injury.
| Footballguys view: St. Brown, who played just 48 of a possible 65 snaps, left the field slowly several times. Head coach Dan Campbell said on Monday that St. Brown should be fine. "He just had a little something. I don't think it's a huge thing. Our guys today had him checked out," Campbell said. "You know, Saint, he doesn't want to get anything checked out. He's fine. You ask him, he's fine. So I think we'll be OK there." We'll be watching for more. |
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Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love's role increasing, LaFleur cites 'hot hand' Tue Sep 29, 01:36 AM
Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love handled 26 touches in Sunday's 36-30 loss to the 49ers, more than his first two games combined, finishing with 21 carries for 90 yards and five receptions for 19 yards and a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: RB Tyler Allgeier, still listed as RB1 on the team's depth chart, had two carries and four catches on 31 snaps. "It was kind of more the hot hand, too," head coach Mike LaFleur said, adding that the backfield split will always be a week-by-week decision dictated by the game plan. We all know the desired outcome here. The Cardinals drafted Love to be the lead back. It's heading in that direction, and even if the rushing workload isn't as dominant as we'd like at this point, his receiving role will help smooth out the overall production. |
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Seahawks | Macdonald: Seahawks still trust Jadarian Price; rookie must protect the ball Tue Sep 29, 01:30 AM
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said on Monday that the team has not lost faith in starting RB Jadarian Price after the rookie first-round pick lost a fumble for the second week in a row on Sunday. Macdonald said Price must "take care of the ball."
| Footballguys view: When Price lost a fumble in a win over Arizona, the Seahawks went right back to him on the first play of their next drive. They didn't show the same patience after Price fumbled at the 11:06 mark of the first quarter of Sunday's loss in Washington. His next carry wasn't until the 12:49 mark of the third quarter, though he was targeted twice in that span. Price (five carries for 15 yards) played 19 of Seattle's 67 offensive snaps, while Emanuel Wilson (nine carries for 14 yards) and George Holani (eight touches for 58 yards) each played 24 snaps. |
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Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan has PCL sprain, early outlook is 6-8 weeks Tue Sep 29, 01:26 AM
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan has a PCL sprain in his left knee, the same injury he suffered during training camp, a source said on Monday. The early thinking is that he could miss 6-8 weeks, a timetable that factors in his previous injury. A second opinion will provide clarity on the timeline.
| Footballguys view: That timetable makes it likely McMillan will do a stint on injured reserve. Of course, with Baker Mayfield expected to miss three weeks with a dislocated thumb, and undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels set to start at QB, there's no reason to look beyond Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin Jr. for now. |
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Rams | Ferguson unlikely to play Week 4; Parkinson's status uncertain Tue Sep 29, 01:25 AM
Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (ankle) is probably out for Sunday's game at the Eagles, head coach Sean McVay said on Monday. McVay said TE Colby Parkinson (shoulder) is to be determined for the game.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today suggested, losing Ferguson is big, but not having Parkinson too would deplete the Rams' deep tight end room. Ferguson has seven receptions for 63 yards and one touchdown this year. He had just one catch for 9 yards in Week 3. Parkinson, after his breakout 2025 campaign, only has three receptions for 21 scoreless yards this year. Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen are the next men up in the Rams' tight end rotation. Higbee had his best game of the year in Week 3 with eight receptions on 11 targets for 62 yards and one touchdown. |
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Bears | Raymond catches 6 passes for 90 yards, a touchdown in win over Eagles Mon Sep 28, 11:16 PM
Chicago Bears WR Kalif Raymond caught 6 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown on 7 targets in Monday's 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He was projected for 6.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 18.0.
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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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Bears | Monangai held to 31 yards on 10 carries in win over Eagles Mon Sep 28, 11:16 PM
Chicago Bears RB Kyle Monangai ran 10 times for 31 yards in Monday's 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He was projected for 9.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.1.
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49ers | Mike Evans considered 'day-to-day' with rib strain Mon Sep 28, 04:20 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans is considered day-to-day with a rib strain, reported on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Evans left Sunday's game against the Cardinals with the injury and underwent a full evaluation Monday. While rib strains can be painful, the pain can be managed in-game. We'll monitor Evans closely this week as the Niners prepare to take on the Broncos in Week 4. With receivers De'Zhaun Stribling, Demarcus Robinson, Christian Kirk, and Ricky Pearsall all on injured reserve, losing Evans for any meaningful period of time would cause significant issues for this offense. |
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Eagles | TE Zach Ertz elevated from practice squad Mon Sep 28, 04:17 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles elevated TE Zach Ertz from the practice squad for their game.
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Rams | Puka Nacua 'increasingly unlikely' to return for Week 4 game at Eagles Mon Sep 28, 04:02 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua is increasingly unlikely to return from a hip and groin injury for the Week 4 game at the Eagles next Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Sean McVay acknowledged last week that Nacua was not progressing quickly, and reports have suggested the receiver would not require surgery, though it has not been ruled out entirely. The Rams offense struggled without Nacua in Sunday's loss to the Broncos. We'll continue to watch his progress -- or lack thereof -- closely. |
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Dolphins | Dolphins officially place De'Von Achane on IR Mon Sep 28, 04:02 PM
The Dolphins officially placed RB De'Von Achane on injured reserve on Monday, among other roster moves. Achane suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season.
| Footballguys view: This move was expected after we learned earlier today that Achane tore his ACL in the loss to Kansas City. Ollie Gordon II and Jaylen Wright, who was inactive due to injury in Week 3, are the top fallbacks on the active roster. Jarquez Hunter could be elevated from the practice squad as well, but expect Gordon and Wright to share Achane's workload. |
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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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Ravens | Zay Flowers (hamstring) 'ready to push' for closer to full-time snaps Mon Sep 28, 03:33 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers is expected to see a bigger workload going forward after playing 21 snaps on Sunday against the Cowboys in his return from a hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: "I think now he's coming out of this thing really ready to push to be back in there closer to full time," Ravens coach Jesse Minter said on Monday. Flowers caught five passes for 84 yards in the 34-31 win. We'll be watching for more this week as the Ravens prepare to take on the Titans in Week 4. Expect high-end WR2-to-WR1 production from a healthier Flowers. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson avoids long-term injury, has chance to play Week 4 Mon Sep 28, 03:32 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson avoided a long-term injury after spraining his ankle in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Monday. Jefferson has a chance to play in Week 4 against the Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: This would be a best-case outcome. And considering Jefferson attempted to re-enter the game before finally returning to the locker room, SI.com believes there's plenty of reason for optimism regarding his availability in a favorable matchup against Miami. The Dolphins' defense ranks 19th in pass defense and 26th in passing touchdowns allowed, presenting a potential must-start case for Jefferson if he returns, along with several other stars on Minnesota's offense. Jordan Addison will be ready to play a greater role if need be, but we'll be following Jefferson's progress all week. |
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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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Jets | Breece Hall considered 'week-to-week' with quad injury after MRI Mon Sep 28, 02:54 PM
Jets RB Breece Hall is considered week-to-week with the quad injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Lions, ESPN's Adam Schefter also reported. Hall received good news after his MRI, as the injury is not as significant as feared.
| Footballguys view: Hall left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Lions and did not return. Braelon Allen becomes a priority waiver add with Hall out. He will be a viable starting option against the Bears in Week 4. |
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Saints | Kellen Moore says there will be 'time lost' for Travis Etienne Jr. with hamstring issue Mon Sep 28, 02:54 PM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said on Monday there will be "time lost" for RB Travis Etienne Jr. with his hamstring issue. Etienne left Sunday's loss to the Raiders after grabbing the back of his left leg.
| Footballguys view: According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Etienne apparently battled a hamstring injury throughout the week. Etienne had 57 rushing yards before leaving the game on Sunday, which was a season high for the new Saint. Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller were splitting work with Etienne out. Kamara appears to be first man up and should be the waiver-wire add of choice here. The Saints play the Falcons in Week 4. |
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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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Panthers | Jalen Coker has 'minor' quad strain, considered questionable for Week 4 vs. Lions Mon Sep 28, 11:16 AM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker suffered a minor quad strain in Sunday's loss to the Browns and is considered questionable to play in Week 4 against the Lions, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Monday, per a source.
| Footballguys view: Coker played through an ankle injury that had him listed as questionable heading into the game, but it was the quad that ended his day in the third quarter. He finished with two catches for 18 yards. He has 18 catches for 222 yards and two touchdowns on the season. We'll be monitoring his status as the Panthers prepare to play the Lions in Week 4. |
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Dolphins | De'Von Achane suffers torn ACL, out for the season Mon Sep 28, 10:30 AM
Dolphins RB De'Von Achane suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs and will be out for the season, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: This news doesn't come as a huge surprise. Achane was ruled out Sunday after exiting on the first drive with a knee injury, and head coach Jeff Hafley said after the game that "it does not sound optimistic." Ollie Gordon II is likely to handle the primary role going forward, with Jaylen Wright, who was inactive due to injury in Week 3, also having a role. Jarquez Hunter could be elevated from the practice squad as well, but expect Gordon and Wright to share Achane's workload. |
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Giants | Cam Skattebo 'clearly RB1', Najee Harris takes over as RB2 in win over Titans Mon Sep 28, 09:18 AM
Giants RB Cam Skattebo was "clearly RB1" in Sunday's 12-7 win over the Titans and took over as the third-down back with RB Devin Singletary a healthy scratch, though he averaged 3 yards per carry and lost a fumble out of bounds, his second fumble in three games.
| Footballguys view: The Athletic's Dan Duggan added that RB Najee Harris "has quickly taken over as RB2" and ran nine times for 52 yards, while RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. was active because he is the only back who plays special teams. Meanwhile, Skattebo sits at RB19 in Dave Kluge's Rest of Season Rankings -- which is in line with his draft value. We'll see if Harris can cut further into his workload in the coming weeks. |
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Vikings | Josh Oliver believed to have torn biceps, could be out indefinitely Mon Sep 28, 08:31 AM
Vikings TE Josh Oliver is believed to have a torn biceps after leaving Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported. Oliver will have an MRI on Monday to confirm the diagnosis and would be out indefinitely if testing shows a tear.
| Footballguys view: Oliver played more than half the team's offensive snaps during the 3-0 start and had three catches for 46 yards in the first two games, with no catches in Tampa. TE T.J. Hockenson is the lead tight end, and Gavin Bartholomew is the only other tight end on the 53-man roster. |
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