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Rams | McVay: Rams 'will err on the side of caution' with Nacua's groin injury Wed Sep 23, 06:26 PM
Rams head coach Sean McVay said WR Puka Nacua would have missed Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury, with the team instead holding a jog-through, and his status for Sunday's game against the Broncos remains unclear. Nate Atkins of TheAthletic.com quotes McVay saying, "When you're a skill player and you're really trying to hit high-speed yards and really open up, then some of the things can be like pre-hernia is what he's feeling. You err on the side of caution."
| Footballguys view: The team does not believe this to be a serious issue, but they will monitor how Nacua responds through the week. If Nacua can't go on Sunday night, WR Davante Adams would remain the Rams' top wide receiving option. Adams should get covered by All-Pro CB Pat Surtain II, and the last time we saw this matchup (Week 18 of 2023), the veteran receiver caught five passes for 46 yards and a touchdown. |
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey (rib) returns as full practice participant Wed Sep 23, 06:17 PM
NFL.com's Around The NFL reports that Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (rib) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, September 23. McConkey had previously been listed as questionable ahead of Week 2 due to the rib injury.
| Footballguys view: McConkey was limited all last week, and he caught all three of his targets for 35 yards in the Chargers' Week 2 loss to the Raiders. Against the Bills in Week 3, we could see McConkey paying off Fantasy GMs with a WR2/flex performance. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones misses practice with knee injury, status for Sunday uncertain Wed Sep 23, 05:59 PM
Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Vikings RB Aaron Jones, who wore a brace after Sunday's win over the Bears, missed practice on Monday with a knee injury. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said, "He feels great. He's bouncing around the building like normal, but it's more so the knee. Just allowing that thing to turn over. He feels pretty good. We'll just keep getting treatment around the clock and see if we can pick up his workload as the week goes on." O'Connell said the team will monitor Jones over the next few days before deciding on his status for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. With RB Jordan Mason on injured reserve and RB DeeJay Dallas limited by a toe injury, rookie RB Demond Claiborne is the only healthy running back on Minnesota's active roster.
| Footballguys view: Jones rushed 23 times for 105 yards in the Vikings' Week 2 win over the Bears, but per O'Connell, the veteran back was "pretty sore" after the victory. Missing practice on Monday is not completely indicative of his playing status in Week 3. However, it's not a great start to the week, and his status could be on the wrong side of questionable. DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne could do more if Jones is limited or has to miss time. |
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Broncos | Mims returns to practice as limited participant; Dobbins, Harvey also limited Wed Sep 23, 05:30 PM
Broncos.com's Aric DiLalla reports that Denver WR Marvin Mims Jr. (foot) returned to practice on Wednesday as a limited participant after missing practice entirely last week and sitting out the Week 2 win over the Jaguars. RB J.K. Dobbins (hip) and RB RJ Harvey (hamstring) were also listed as limited participants on Wednesday, with Harvey having been ruled out in Week 2 after being questionable. RB Jonah Coleman (ankle) was the only Broncos player who did not practice at all. Denver hosts the Rams on Sunday Night Football, with a full injury report set to be released Thursday and game statuses on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Watch the Dobbins/Harvey situation here. Dobbins missed time against the Jaguars, but his hamstring/cramps/hip (whatever they're going to call it) injury was seen as minor, and we're expecting him on Sunday night against the Rams. Harvey missed Week 2, but he could return to provide the team with explosive plays as a runner (but primarily a receiver out of the backfield). |
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Bengals | Burrow off injury report entirely, full speed ahead for Steelers game Wed Sep 23, 05:03 PM
Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Bengals QB Joe Burrow was not listed on the injury report after Wednesday's practice, despite head coach Zac Taylor saying before practice that he wasn't sure how much Burrow would be able to do. Video from the open portion of practice showed Burrow working without limitations, suggesting he is on track to play Sunday against the Steelers. Burrow was questionable in Week 2 with a back injury after a hit from Texans DE Will Anderson Jr., which Burrow said popped his rib back into place. Bengals DTs Jonathan Allen (knee) and B.J. Hill (Achilles) both missed Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Burrow got banged up a bit in Week 1, and he was working through a minor back issue last week in practice. Now, Burrow is good to go. Great news for the Bengals, and bad news for defenses tasked with stopping the superstar quarterback. |
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Jonah Coleman dealing with sprained ankle Wed Sep 23, 04:46 PM
Broncos RB Jonah Coleman is dealing with a sprained ankle he suffered in the Broncos' Week 2 win over the Jaguars, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
| Footballguys view: It's a gut punch for Fantasy GMs who were thrilled to get Coleman off the waiver wire this week. J.K. Dobbins (hamstring/cramps) missed time against the Jaguars on Sunday, and Coleman came through in the 4-minute offense to seal the win with a touchdown for the Broncos late. Dobbins should be back this week for a Sunday night game against the Rams. Coleman's availability is unknown at this time. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold (glute) to practice Wednesday, decision expected Friday Wed Sep 23, 04:46 PM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (glute) will participate in practice on Wednesday, September 23, per head coach Mike Macdonald, according to NFL.com's Around The NFL. Darnold will ramp up his participation as the week progresses, and Macdonald expects to have a decision on his availability for Week 3 by Friday.
| Footballguys view: We'll likely see the Seahawks increase Darnold's workload in practice every day, with a decision coming by Friday at the latest. Drew Lock has done a fine job with Darnold out, but it always seemed like Darnold wouldn't be out for more than a week or two when he was first injured in Week 1. Stay tuned. |
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49ers | Mike Evans to sit out Wednesday practice with hip injury Wed Sep 23, 04:28 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans will not practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Shanahan said after Sunday's game the hip injury wasn't serious, but on Wednesday he offered no further details, saying, "I'm not sure [about any specifics]. Just know it's a hip injury." WR Demarcus Robinson (high ankle) will also rehab during practice, while RB Christian McCaffrey is taking a scheduled rest day Wednesday, not related to injury.
| Footballguys view: Evans is a seasoned vet who can miss practice in the middle of the week and still suit up on Sundays. In fact, so long as he's limited on Friday, we think he should be good to go. The 49ers are at home to face the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. Circle back on Friday to see if Evans can at least be limited with this hip injury. |
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Titans | Pollard, Spears both sit out Wednesday practice with ankle injuries Wed Sep 23, 04:20 PM
The Titans' injury report from Wednesday's practice shows RB Tony Pollard (ankle) and RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) both did not practice ahead of Sunday's game at the New York Giants. CB Cor'Dale Flott (quad) and DT Solomon Thomas (knee) were limited, while G Fernando Carmona (shoulder) and LB James Williams Sr. (elbow) practiced in full. WR Wan'Dale Robinson, who has six catches for 47 yards through two games, said he expects the Titans passing game to 'start clicking even more as the run game has success' when he faces his former team, the Giants, on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Well, this is not a great start to the week of practice. With both backs missing practice on Wednesday, rookie Nicholas Singleton could get a larger workload in Week 3. The Titans are on the road for an early Sunday game against the Giants. |
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Colts | Slayton on Colts fit: offense 'intuitive,' expects Jones connection to 'look similar' Wed Sep 23, 04:16 PM
Colts.com reports that WR Darius Slayton, signed after Alec Pierce's IR-bound heel injury, is working closely with WR coach Reggie Wayne to learn Indianapolis' offense before Week 3 against the Texans. Slayton who spent five seasons catching passes from QB Daniel Jones with the Giants, said "philosophically, I think we see the field pretty similarly, and that's something that worked well for us in the past. And I expect it to work well for us going forward." Head coach Shane Steichen said Slayton could add "juice" to the offense with his downfield speed, and Slayton noted that before Jones' injury last season, "the offense was sharp" and he expects it "to look similar this year again."
| Footballguys view: Reunited, and Fantasy GMs are hoping it feels so good. Well, they're hoping it's a little bit good for the veteran receiver. The pre-established chemistry is great, but we have to see what's left in the tank for Slayton before getting too excited about his fantasy value. We'll also see if Slayton is the player in line to fill the Alec Pierce (deep) role. |
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Bengals | Burrow 'sore' after Houston win as Iosivas heads to IR with torn thumb Wed Sep 23, 02:33 PM
Bengals.com reports that head coach Zac Taylor said Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow is sore after last Sunday's win in Houston and won't know his practice status until the team takes the field Wednesday afternoon. Taylor also confirmed that WR Andrei Iosivas is headed to injured reserve with torn thumb ligaments, saying, "It's a weeks' issue, not a season-long issue. It will definitely be the IR window, plus maybe a little bit more." Taylor said the team will replace Iosivas' production by committee, pointing to TE Mike Gesicki and the receiver room, while WR Ke'Shawn Williams, inactive the first two games, figures to be active against Pittsburgh. DT B.J. Hill (Achilles) is listed as wait-and-see after missing last Sunday's game.
| Footballguys view: The veteran quarterback played through a back issue in Week 2. Burrow completed 20-of-31 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns in Cincinnati's 20-6 Week 2 win over the Texans. He was sacked five times, and the Bengals might want to clean that up to keep their superstar quarterback upright. |
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Ravens | Zay Flowers not practicing with hamstring injury ahead of Cowboys game Wed Sep 23, 01:44 PM
Ravens.com reports that WR Zay Flowers, who missed Sunday's game against the Saints with a hamstring injury, was not at practice to start the week as Baltimore prepares to face the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro. Head coach Jesse Minter said Monday, "I feel like we will have a good shot with a lot of guys this week, which is encouraging," adding the team is "on a positive trajectory" with players like Flowers, LT Ronnie Stanley, and DT Nnamdi Madubuike. Minter said he would know more on the injury statuses by Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Minter feels like Flowers has a "good shot" of playing in Week 3. If Flowers can't play, WR Rashod Bateman, who had seven catches for 88 yards and a touchdown against the Saints in Week 2, would again be leaned on. We'll know more about Flowers' status as the week of practice rolls on. Circle back Friday just to see what progress has been made. |
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Bears | Ben Johnson: 'unsure of who will start at QB on Monday night' vs Eagles Wed Sep 23, 01:31 PM
Myles Simmons of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Bears head coach Ben Johnson said the team is currently unsure who will start at quarterback for Monday night's game against the Eagles. Johnson said Caleb Williams (hamstring) is not slated to practice on Wednesday but was involved in the walk-through, while Tyson Bagent remains in the concussion protocol and is not in the building.
| Footballguys view: "We know Case is the one that's practicing today," Johnson said, referring to veteran backup QB Case Keenum, who has not played in a regular-season game since 2023. Johnson said there are currently no plans to add a quarterback this week and the team will not issue its first injury report until Thursday. With this game on Monday night, Fantasy GMs will have other options ready. |
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Commanders | Quinn has 'no update' on Daniels as QB sees another specialist Wednesday Wed Sep 23, 12:54 PM
Myles Simmons of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is out for at least this week's game against the Seahawks, with no clear timeline for his return. Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters he has no update on Daniels, who is seeing another specialist on Wednesday, September 23, for his dislocated left elbow, which was re-injured on the last play of the second quarter in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. "I'm not going to assume on the timeline," Quinn said. "Once I know, I'll share it with you to go... But as far as a timeline, or what, or who else to add, we'll wait on that." Marcus Mariota is set to start for Washington against Seattle, and Quinn also ruled out S Nick Cross for Week 3 with an internal injury, while RG Sam Cosmi is in the concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: A variety of experts are being consulted about Daniels' injury. We'll see if the injury consultants recommend a surgical repair for Daniels. That's only speculation at this time, but it's clear that Daniels is going to be out in the short term. That makes Mariota the starter for the Commanders, but he's only a fantasy option in start-2QB/Superflex leagues. |
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Jaguars | Coen: Jaguars 'gonna look at giving' Hunter more offensive snaps in Week 3 Wed Sep 23, 12:25 PM
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said on Wednesday that Jacksonville WR/CB Travis Hunter will see increased offensive usage against the Patriots in Week 3. Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Coen called Hunter's role "a balancing act that you're continuously working through," adding, "We're gonna look at giving him some more this week." In Week 2, Hunter played cornerback on 60 percent of defensive snaps but was on the field for only 10 percent of offensive snaps.
| Footballguys view: Hunter is barely playing on offense this year. The Jaguars have a jam-packed wide receiver room when everyone is healthy, and Hunter has struggled to find a spot in the pecking order. Coen is one of the most creative offensive minds in the NFL, so he'll be figuring out a way to use Hunter a bit more. However, there may not be much fantasy potential even if/when Hunter does get a larger role. |
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Steelers | Michael Pittman Jr 'set to return' to practice after missing time Wed Sep 23, 12:22 PM
Mike Nicastro of SBNation.com reports that Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr is set to return to practice. Pittman was inactive for Pittsburgh's Week 2 game against the Patriots on Sunday, September 20, after missing practice time earlier in the week.
| Footballguys view: After not practicing at all last week, getting a limited practice on Wednesday is a step in the right direction. Steelers HC Mike McCarthy said he is unsure if Pittman will play in Week 3 against the Bengals. A full practice by Friday at the latest would make us feel better about Pittman's status. He's on the right track barring any setbacks. |
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Colts | Alec Pierce lands on IR with heel injury, out at least four weeks Wed Sep 23, 11:49 AM
Ryan Dodson of USAToday.com reports that Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce (heel) was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, September 23. Pierce will miss a minimum of four games. The Colts recently signed WR Darius Slayton, reuniting him with QB Daniel Jones, in response to Pierce's injury.
| Footballguys view: We'll see how Slayton works his way into the mix. Without Pierce for at least the next four weeks, the Colts turn to guys like Josh Downs, Laquon Treadwell, and Tyler Warren in the passing game. Downs could operate as their top wide receiver, while Treadwell should continue providing a deep threat to the offense. Warren is already a security-blanket tight end for Jones, but could see at least a slight uptick in targets. |
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Panthers | Jonathon Brooks needs core muscle surgery, out at least six weeks Wed Sep 23, 08:00 AM
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks' groin injury suffered on Sunday was worse than initially believed. Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com reports that, per Ian Rapoport, Brooks will need core muscle surgery and will miss at least six weeks rather than being just week-to-week. Carolina will place Brooks on injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers will now be without Brooks for at least six weeks, and that makes Chuba Hubbard their primary back. He should get a sizable workload with Brooks out of action, and Hubbard can produce like a flex play (if not RB2) on a weekly basis. AJ Dillon will now move into the no.2 spot, and he could give Hubbard a breather from time to time. |
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Falcons | Penix confirms he'll start Thursday: 'Being healthy was what I was targeting' Wed Sep 23, 06:57 AM
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. is set to make his first start since last November when Atlanta faces the Packers on Thursday night. Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Penix said his return was purely health-based, not related to bye-week timing or the team's slow start. "Being healthy is what I was targeting. I was never no week-to-week thing," Penix said, adding that lingering soreness went away late last week after he pushed his knee to the limit in a workout and it "responded good." "I knew I wasn't where I needed to be the first two weeks and now I feel like I'm where I want to be, so that's why you'll see me up this week," he said.
| Footballguys view: This should help the fantasy value of guys like TE Kyle Pitts and WR Drake London in the Falcons' passing game. Penix, a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, could be the team's franchise quarterback, but he's got to stay healthy and play better football than we've seen during his brief NFL career. Tua Tagovailoa has been cleared to be the no.2 quarterback behind Penix. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers 'expected' to make season debut Sunday Wed Sep 23, 03:27 AM
Pro Football Talk reports that Raiders TE Brock Bowers is expected to make his season debut this Sunday. Bowers has not played since December 21, 2025.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders have been working towards a Bowers return, and we're likely to get it in Week 3 against the Saints. Bowers hasn't played yet this year, but he should be featured in the Klint Kubiak offense. He's a clear-cut TE1 for Fantasy GMs when on the field. |
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Jets | Mason Taylor 'week-to-week' with thumb injury, could miss Week 3 Wed Sep 23, 03:21 AM
The New York Jets placed three players on injured reserve on Tuesday and may also be without TE Mason Taylor for their Week 3 game against the Lions in Detroit. Taylor is reportedly considered week-to-week with a thumb injury.
| Footballguys view: Taylor was a "DNP" on Wednesday. While leading the Jets' tight ends in snaps, rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq is leading the team in targets at the position. If Taylor can't go, Sadiq becomes a better option for Fantasy GMs looking for some TE production. |
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Rams | Ferguson's snap count suggests he's staking claim to TE1 role Wed Sep 23, 03:21 AM
Yahoo Sports' Rams snap count review notes that second-year TE Terrance Ferguson is emerging as the Los Angeles Rams' top tight end. Ferguson caught 6-of-9 targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' Week 2 win over the Giants.
| Footballguys view: We saw Ferguson get more work for the Rams in Week 2 with WR Puka Nacua out of action. It's unclear whether or not Nacua will be able to play on Sunday night against the Broncos in Week 3. Ferguson could perform nicely, regardless of Nacua's status, due to the Broncos being historically weak against the tight end position. |
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Steelers | Rico Dowdle 'day-to-day' with toe injury after exiting Week 2 loss Wed Sep 23, 03:21 AM
Steelers RB Rico Dowdle was ruled out of Sunday's Week 2 loss to the Patriots after suffering a toe injury in the first half. Dowdle briefly returned to the game after being listed as questionable before ultimately being held out for the remainder of the contest. He is considered day-to-day with the injury.
| Footballguys view: Jaylen Warren did more in Week 2 with Dowdle battling this toe injury. Even with Warren battling a shoulder injury this week, it seems like he'll be the top back for the Steelers in Week 3. Dowdle begins the week on the wrong side of questionable. If Dowdle can't play, we'd see Travis Homer get some work behind Warren. |
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Packers | Reed remains out with neck injury Wed Sep 23, 03:20 AM
Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Packers WR Jayden Reed was again out of practice on Wednesday, September 23, with a neck injury after being carted off during Sunday's game.
| Footballguys view: Neck injuries are nothing to mess around with. Reed is not practicing, and there's no telling when he will be able to resume practicing. The team's evaluations are ongoing with the hope that Reed can get back at some point this season. |
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Bears | Bagent enters concussion protocol, Keenum in line to start Week 3 vs. Eagles Tue Sep 22, 02:22 PM
Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent has been diagnosed with a concussion and is now in the league's concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: With starter Caleb Williams week-to-week with a hamstring injury -- but not yet ruled out -- QB Case Keenum is now the likely starter against the Eagles next Monday night. Keenum, 38, has not appeared in a game since starting two for Houston in 2023. The Bears also have rookie QB Miller Moss on their practice squad. |
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Cardinals | LaFleur downplays Harrison Jr.'s 4 targets: 'It's a long season' Tue Sep 22, 12:59 PM
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur addressed WR Marvin Harrison Jr.'s low target total through two games. LaFleur said, 'It's a long season, we're two games in,' when asked about Harrison having just four targets so far this season.
| Footballguys view: Harrison Jr. was held without a catch in Arizona's loss to Seattle. According to Late-Round Fantasy's JJ Zachariason, Harrison Jr. has been targeted on 6.9% of his routes run so far this season. Among 90 wide receivers with 30 or more routes run this year, that number is only better than what we've seen from Bryce Lance, Jakobi Meyers, and Calvin Ridley. Without a major shift, it's going to be hard to trust Harrison as more than a spot player. |
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49ers | Shanahan: Robinson's high ankle sprain 'most likely an IR candidate' Tue Sep 22, 11:00 AM
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Monday that WR Demarcus Robinson's high ankle sprain will 'most likely be an IR candidate,' noting such injuries typically require three to six weeks to heal.
| Footballguys view: Shanahan said that with Robinson potentially sidelined, wide receivers Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing and KhaDarel Hodge could take on larger roles in the offense. "Pretty much all our guys who are up, we always mix them in on offense, but as you lose starters, those guys have to be able to do more and more," Shanahan said. While that sounds good, it doesn't make them viable fantasy plays. Instead, it might give you more optimism about the front-line players here, like Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Mike Evans (if available this week). |
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Chiefs | Reid: Walker 'wants a ball every play,' but Johnson's role set to grow Tue Sep 22, 10:19 AM
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said in his Monday video conference that RB Kenneth Walker III "wants that ball" and "he wants a ball every play... he's not asking to be relieved or anything else," but added that rookie RB Emmett Johnson will "continue to get more snaps" as the season progresses to take some load off Walker.
| Footballguys view: Reid said the goal is to create "a nice balance with those two in there" to keep both backs fresh. Even with Johnson chipping in, Walker leads the league in carries, rushing yards, touches, and yards from scrimmage through two weeks. The Chiefs face the Dolphins on the road in Week 3 after an overtime win over the Colts on Sunday night. |
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Colts | Slayton agrees to terms with Colts as Pierce set to miss weeks with heel Tue Sep 22, 02:23 AM
Free agent WR Darius Slayton has agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts.
| Footballguys view: The move comes with Colts WR Alec Pierce expected to miss at least several weeks after aggravating his surgically-repaired heel. The Colts needed depth at receiver, and Slayton reunites with QB Daniel Jones in Indianapolis. |
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Rams | Stafford throws for 327 yards, four TDs in win over Giants Tue Sep 22, 12:56 AM
Rams QB Matthew Stafford bounced back from a disappointing Week 1 outing in Australia by throwing for 327 yards and four touchdowns on Monday night. The performance came in a win over the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Stafford, who had a passer rating of 61.2 in the Game 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, registered a passer rating of 131.3 on Monday night. Stafford had success throwing 10 or more yards downfield, something he struggled with against the Niners. After going 3-for-10 for 74 yards with one interception on those passes in the opener, Stafford went 9-for-13 for 219 yards and two touchdowns with one pick in Week 2. |
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Rams | Adams erupts for 195 yards, two TDs Tue Sep 22, 12:56 AM
Rams WR Davante Adams caught 8 of 10 targets for 195 receiving yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's win over the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Adams' first-quarter touchdown was his first with the Rams that came on a pass not thrown into the end zone, according to ESPN Research. Each of Adams' 15 receiving scores last season (14 in the regular season, one in the playoffs) was thrown into the end zone. His big Monday night performance came with Puka Nacua inactive due to a hip injury. |
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Giants | Nabers' quiet game vs. Rams may stem from shoulder injury, not coverage Tue Sep 22, 12:14 AM
Yahoo Sports examines whether Giants WR Malik Nabers' subdued performance in the Week 2 loss to the Rams was due to a shoulder injury rather than standout coverage.
| Footballguys view: Nabers said after the game that his shoulder was "OK," but that he had to "pop it back in" during the contest and was scheduled for X-rays. It's fair to believe his one-catch, 1-yard output (on four targets) could be tied to that injury rather than the opposing secondary's play. In addition, Nabers played most of the game with Jameis Winston at quarterback after starter Jaxson Dart was injured on the Giants' first series. |
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Giants | Jaxson Dart set for MRI Tuesday on sprained knee Tue Sep 22, 12:01 AM
Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to undergo an MRI on Tuesday once the team returns to its facility following the Week 2 game.
| Footballguys view: Dart left Monday night's loss to the Rams after suffering what is believed to be a sprained MCL. The Giants have signaled that they expect Dart to be OK, though the results of Tuesday's MRI will provide more clarity on the severity of the injury. If it is an MCL sprain, a four-to-six week timetable is a good starting point. Jameis Winston will start at quarterback in Dart's absence. |
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Eagles | Eagles bring back Zach Ertz to practice squad after Goedert's MCL sprain Mon Sep 21, 07:01 PM
Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports reports that Eagles TE Zach Ertz is rejoining Philadelphia's practice squad with the expectation that he will play in the team's upcoming game against the Bears.
| Footballguys view: The move comes after Eagles TE Dallas Goedert sprained his MCL during Sunday's win over the Titans and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Ertz, 36, last played for the Eagles in 2021 and spent last season with the Commanders before tearing his ACL in Week 14, catching 50 passes for 504 yards and four touchdowns prior to the injury. |
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Chargers | Njoku, Kolar headed to IR; Gadsden now lone active TE Mon Sep 21, 05:47 PM
Chargers.com reports that Head Coach Jim Harbaugh announced on Monday that TEs David Njoku and Charlie Kolar are both headed to Injured Reserve after injuries suffered in Sunday's game against the Raiders.
| Footballguys view: Harbaugh said Njoku suffered a fibula injury and Kolar has a forearm injury, meaning each must miss a minimum of four games. The moves leave TE Oronde Gadsden as the only tight end on the Chargers' active roster, with Harbaugh saying, "A lot of confidence in Oronde's game... so many things that he does well." Harbaugh added the team is exploring additions to the tight end room. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. officially named starting QB for Thursday night vs. Packers Mon Sep 21, 04:29 PM
Michael Penix Jr. has been named Atlanta's starting quarterback for Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3.
| Footballguys view: Penix, who tore his ACL in November 2025 and missed the final seven games of last season, will make his first start of 2026 after being cleared for full practice work in the preseason. Cooper Rush started the last two games in place of Tua Tagovailoa, who has been out with an oblique injury since Week 1, but Penix is now ready to take over under center. Drake London and Kyle Pitts investors have reason for optimism. |
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Browns | Monken signals Watson remains starter Mon Sep 21, 03:31 PM
Despite reports on Sunday that Cleveland would evaluate the quarterback position after Week 2 with an eye toward starting Shedeur Sanders in Week 3, Browns HC Todd Monken indicated Watson will start Cleveland's home opener against Carolina on Sunday, saying, "I still see him as a very young player that is going to continue to grow."
| Footballguys view: Monken named Watson the offensive player of the game after Sunday's 23-19 win over Tampa Bay, in which Watson went 24-of-30 for 238 yards with two touchdowns and added 22 rushing yards. Monken said, "I was happy for Deshaun. He made a number of plays with his legs. Played with confidence. He let it rip." It looks like Watson will get a chance to build on that in Week 3. |
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Rams | Nacua's status still 'very firmly up in the air' for MNF vs. Giants Mon Sep 21, 01:23 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua did not practice on Friday or Saturday and is officially listed as questionable for Monday's Week 2 game against the New York Giants with a hip injury. On Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said 'his status is very firmly up in the air,' adding that Nacua's absence from the last two practices 'doesn't bode great for his availability,' though a firmer word is expected closer to kickoff.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Sean McVay said the issue is not the same psoas injury that sidelined Nacua earlier this season, describing it Saturday as 'a little bit of soreness' in his groin. If Nacua sits, the Rams' receiver options include Davante Adams, Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith, CJ Daniels. and Tutu Atwell. |
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Falcons | Stefanski could announce Week 3 starting QB today Mon Sep 21, 12:54 PM
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday, "I have a decent idea of where we're going, but I've not yet talked to the players," regarding the team's Week 3 starting quarterback ahead of Thursday's game at Green Bay. Stefanski did say QB Michael Penix Jr. is "getting closer" and that an announcement on the starting quarterback could come as soon as later Monday after he addresses the team.
| Footballguys view: QB Cooper Rush has started the first two games while QB Tua Tagovailoa recovers from an oblique injury. Rush lost a fumble and threw an interception on the Falcons' first two drives against the Panthers. It was the first time the Falcons had two turnovers on back-to-back series to begin a game since 2007. Rush was later pulled for undrafted rookie Jack Strand, who threw a pick-six on his first attempt. ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that Penix could start in Week 3, but it wouldn't be ideal. So we'll watch for more. |
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Ravens | Bateman steps into No. 1 role, hauls in 7 catches for 88 yards, TD vs. Saints Mon Sep 21, 12:42 PM
WR Rashod Bateman stepped into Baltimore's top receiver spot with Zay Flowers (hamstring) inactive and rookie Ja'Kobi Lane on injured reserve, catching seven passes for 88 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in the Ravens' 24-17 loss to the Saints in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: It was Bateman's most receiving yards in any game last season and his first touchdown catch since October 30 of last year. He was WR8 through the end of Sunday night's game with 21.8 fantasy points. With Flowers and Lane out, Baltimore's snap counts shifted, as veteran WR Chris Moore played 32 offensive snaps, LaJohntay Wester played 31, and Devontez Walker saw 17, while rookie Elijah Sarratt did not log a snap on offense or special teams. |
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Raiders | Kubiak says Bowers was 'very close' to playing, may return Week 3 Mon Sep 21, 12:18 PM
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said TE Brock Bowers was "close -- very close" to playing in Week 2 after undergoing a recent knee procedure.
| Footballguys view: Kubiak said Bowers went through an on-field, pregame workout before Sunday's game and "looked great," but he was ultimately ruled out. Last season, Bowers caught 64 passes for 680 yards with seven touchdowns in 12 games; through two games this year, TE Michael Mayer has started in his place, catching nine passes for 55 yards. The Raiders play the Saints in Week 3. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams avoided serious injury, considered 'week-to-week' Mon Sep 21, 12:01 PM
Bears QB Caleb Williams did not suffer a major hamstring injury, despite the injury initially appearing serious. Williams is not being ruled out for the Week 3 matchup against the Eagles on Monday night.
| Footballguys view: While he's not ruled out, Ben Johnson left plenty of wiggle room, characterizing his QB as "week-to-week" and suggesting Williams "will likely miss some time." So while he's not ruled out yet, Tyson Bagent seems more likely to be under center against the Eagles. We will, however, continue to watch Williams closely this week. |
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Chiefs | Kelce sets all-time NFL record for yards after catch Mon Sep 21, 06:30 AM
Yahoo Sports reports that Chiefs TE Travis Kelce set the all-time NFL record for yards after catch.
| Footballguys view: Kelce had 9 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown as Kansas City edged the Colts 33-30 in overtime, with QB Patrick Mahomes throwing for 382 yards and three touchdowns in the win. With 25.1 fantasy points, Kelce was the TE2 overall through Sunday night. The Chiefs face the Dolphins in Week 3. Kelce is a locked in starter for that one. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith embraces WR1 role: 'I can be that guy' Mon Sep 21, 03:00 AM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith has stepped into the team's WR1 role following the offseason departure of A.J. Brown. Smith said, "I can be that guy," as he has produced strong performances to prove Philadelphia still has a legitimate top receiver.
| Footballguys view: With 27.7 fantasy points and a 38% target share, Smith is well positioned to deliver WR1-level production for fantasy investors, too. We saw that with his WR4 overall (through Sunday night) performance in this one. Looking ahead, a Week 3 matchup against the Bears is another opportunity to excel. |
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Chiefs | Walker logs 30 touches for 178 yards, no TDs in Week 2 win Mon Sep 21, 02:03 AM
Yahoo Sports reports that Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III tallied 30 touches for 178 total yards in Week 2's victory. Walker did not find the end zone despite the heavy workload.
| Footballguys view: According to Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke, Walker played an even higher percentage of the Chiefs' offensive snaps this week than last week, but his touches were more spread out throughout the game. Even without a touchdown, Walker was RB2 overall through Sunday night with 23.8 fantasy points. |
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Colts | Alec Pierce's X-rays negative, more testing set for Monday Mon Sep 21, 12:29 AM
Colts WR Alec Pierce left Sunday's game against the Chiefs with a heel injury after getting hurt on a non-contact play in the first half. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, X-rays on Pierce's heel came back negative, and he is slated to undergo more testing on Monday.
| Footballguys view: The injury is to the same heel Pierce had surgically repaired during the offseason. Pierce was examined on the sideline before being carted to the locker room for further evaluation. |
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Broncos | Waddle erupts for 138 yards in home debut, 'only the tip of the iceberg' Mon Sep 21, 12:15 AM
Broncos.com reports that Denver WR Jaylen Waddle caught eight of 10 targets for 138 yards, including a 49-yard catch, in the team's win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Head Coach Sean Payton called Waddle's impact "significant," noting "you can see the explosiveness, the run after the catch, all of those things. I'm glad he's ours." Waddle was awarded a game ball following the win. Waddle was WR9 overall through Sunday's late afternoon games. |
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Cowboys | Lamb torches Washington again: 8 catches, 153 yards, two TDs Mon Sep 21, 12:14 AM
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb recorded eight receptions for 153 yards and two touchdowns on nine targets in Week 2 against Washington. The performance marked another strong outing for Lamb against the Commanders.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today noted, Lamb is off to a red-hot start, finding the end zone three times in the first two games this season. He and Dak Prescott have been one of the most prolific QB-WR combos in the NFL so far. They'll look to keep up the good work in Week 3 against the visiting Baltimore Ravens. |
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Cowboys | Prescott sets Cowboys franchise TD record with 4-TD game in Week 2 Mon Sep 21, 12:13 AM
Yahoo Sports reports that Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott completed 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions in Week 2. The performance pushed Prescott past Tony Romo for the franchise's all-time career passing touchdown record.
| Footballguys view: Prescott needed to be everything for Dallas, completing better than 80 percent of his passes, throwing the four scores and running for 26 yards. The Cowboys want to be a team that relies on the running game to get things going. Through two games, that has not happened. Fortunately, Prescott can help fill that void. |
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Chiefs | Mahomes throws for 382 yards, 3 TDs as Chiefs edge Colts 33-30 in OT Mon Sep 21, 12:02 AM
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes threw for 382 yards and three touchdowns as Kansas City defeated the Indianapolis Colts 33-30 in overtime. The win, which required every second of regulation and overtime, improves the Chiefs to 2-0 on the season.
| Footballguys view: Mahomes proved he's capable of carrying the Chiefs yet again to another dramatic win. In just his second game after recovering from the torn ACL and LCL in his left knee, Mahomes' totals are impressive. His 29 fantasy points against the Colts make him QB4 overall through Sunday night. |
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