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Colts | Alec Pierce ruled out vs. Chiefs with heel injury Sun Sep 20, 09:10 PM
After initially announcing Pierce as questionable to return with a heel injury, the Colts have downgraded Pierce to out.
| Footballguys view: Pierce injured the same heel that was surgically repaired during the offseason early on in Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs. He hopped off the field and was examined in the sideline medical tent before being carted back to the locker room for further examination. We'll follow up as needed. Pierce had one catch for 11 yards before he exited the contest. The Colts have a 13-10 lead over Kansas City after a booming 49-yard field goal from Spencer Shrader in the second quarter. |
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Eagles | Bigsby steps up as Barkley exits with shoulder stinger Sun Sep 20, 08:37 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Philadelphia Eagles RB Tank Bigsby took over the lead backfield role after RB Saquon Barkley left the game with a shoulder stinger.
| Footballguys view: Barkley was evaluated on the sideline and became questionable to return, with Bigsby filling in as the primary ball-carrier in his absence. Bigsby carried the ball 13 times for 33 yards and a touchdown. He remains the locked in as a great insurance policy for fantasy managers invested in Barkley. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow; timetable to be determined Sun Sep 20, 08:14 PM
Commanders coach Dan Quinn said quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left (non-throwing) elbow during Sunday's game against the Cowboys, with X-rays showing no fracture and further imaging planned for Monday.
| Footballguys view: Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota finished the game and is expected to start next week for Washington. It marks the second consecutive year Daniels has dislocated the same elbow; last season's injury cost him four games before a setback led to four more missed games. How much time Daniels misses now remains to be seen, but Quinn summed Daniels' injury up by saying, "It sucks." |
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49ers | Mike Evans appears fine after hip injury scare Sun Sep 20, 07:53 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans left Sunday's game briefly with a hip injury but appears to be OK, according to Yahoo Sports.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Kyle Shanahan said after Sunday's 35-13 win over the Dolphins that Evans is fine. Evans and Demarcus Robinson (ankle) both exited the lopsided Week 2 win due to injuries. Evans' removal in the fourth quarter appears to have been precautionary, but his practice participation level will still bear monitoring ahead of San Francisco's Week 3 home game against the Cardinals. Prior to exiting the game, Evans caught all three of his targets for 54 yards. |
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Seahawks | Smith-Njigba catches 9 for 155 yards, 3 TDs as Lock throws for 235 in rout Sun Sep 20, 07:52 PM
Seahawks.com reports that WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught nine passes for 155 yards and three touchdowns, including an 82-yard score on Seattle's second offensive play, in a 31-7 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Starting in place of injured QB Sam Darnold, QB Drew Lock completed 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions for a 139.1 passer rating. RB Emanuel Wilson led Seattle's rushing attack with 21 carries for 91 yards, while RB Jadarian Price added 52 yards on 13 carries before exiting with a chest injury. Seattle plays the Commanders in Week 3. |
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Cowboys | Prescott throws 4 TDs, breaks Cowboys record as Daniels hurt in loss Sun Sep 20, 07:47 PM
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes, going 26-of-31 for 279 yards, as Dallas beat the Commanders 37-20.
| Footballguys view: Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk reports that Prescott passed Tony Romo for the franchise record with his 249th career touchdown pass, a 24-yard toss to WR CeeDee Lamb with 3:07 remaining, and now has a 23-2 record in division home games. Lamb caught eight passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns. The Cowboys play the Ravens in Brazil next week. |
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Raiders | Cousins throws three TDs as Raiders start 2-0 under Kubiak Sun Sep 20, 07:33 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Raiders QB Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes as Las Vegas defeated the Chargers 26-14 to move to 2-0 on the season.
| Footballguys view: After Cousins raised concerns about his ability to generate explosive passing plays, he let the ball fly at SoFi. On attempts of 10-plus air yards, Cousins completed 8 of 12 passes for 181 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. He had two completions for more than 40 yards each, including a 40-yard touchdown pass to Tre Tucker. As ESPN.com's Ryan McFadden suggested, Cousins might not sling the ball like this every week, but at least he showed that he's still capable. |
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Chargers | Herbert, Chargers fall apart in 4th quarter again, drop to 0-2 Sun Sep 20, 07:33 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Chargers QB Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles offense unraveled in the fourth quarter of a 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com noted, Herbert disappointed yet again, throwing multiple interceptions for only the fifth time since the beginning of 2022. He seems out of sync with McDaniel's offense thus far, and he has a tough upcoming schedule (at the Bills, the Seahawks, and the Broncos). It would be wise to have a viable alternative on your roster in the short term. |
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Cowboys | TE Jake Ferguson injured in the fourth quarter vs. Commanders Sun Sep 20, 07:16 PM
Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson was injured on a play in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders with 7:41 left. He did not return.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson caught four passes for 43 yards and two touchdowns in the 37-20 win. It's entirely possible the Cowboys were being cautious with Ferguson. We'll follow up as further information comes to light. |
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49ers | Purdy 'nearly perfect' as Niners score TD on all five red zone trips vs. Dolphins Sun Sep 20, 07:13 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that 49ers QB Brock Purdy was nearly perfect in San Francisco's blowout win over the Miami Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers offense rolled, scoring a touchdown on all five of their red zone trips during the game. Purdy's efficient performance helped power the lopsided victory. As ESPN.com noted, Purdy has back-to-back games with at least 20 fantasy points, and he's doing an excellent job spreading the ball around. After Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr. starred in Week 1, it was George Kittle's turn today. The 49ers host the Cardinals next Sunday with Purdy locked in as a QB1 without reservation. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams' hamstring injury 'could be better than expected' after scary run Sun Sep 20, 07:04 PM
The Athletic reports that QB Caleb William hamstring injury could have been worse, potentially involving his knee or Achilles, but preliminary indications point to a hamstring issue instead.
| Footballguys view: Bears coach Ben Johnson said after the game that they will know more about the injury on Monday, when Williams has an MRI. But Adam Jahns of CHGO_Sports reports that Williams (who didn't speak to reporters after the game) came through the locker room with media present. Per the report, Williams "was walking under his own power, no crutches or anything, maybe a slight limp." Williams was said to be in good spirits and ready to attack the recovery process. The Bears host the Eagles next Monday night. |
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Raiders | RB Ashton Jeanty returns to the game Sun Sep 20, 07:01 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty has returned to Sunday's game against the Chargers after being injured in the fourth quarter.
| Footballguys view: Jeanty limped off the field on his own, and trainers were seen checking out his ankle on the sideline before he returned. That he was on the field in the closing moments of a 12-point win suggests this isn't a serious issue, but we'll follow up as needed. |
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Jets | Smith: 'We had opportunities to close out the game' in OT loss to Packers Sun Sep 20, 06:58 PM
Jets.com reports that QB Geno Smith and the Jets blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday, September 20, as Green Bay's Trey Smack hit a 26-yard field goal to win it. Smith completed 27-of-41 passes for 247 yards and a 5-yard touchdown to WR Garrett Wilson, but was sacked four times and hit ten times. RB Breece Hall caught five passes including a 43-yard gain, while the Jets' run game was held to just 67 yards on 27 carries as Green Bay stacked the box. "We had the game right in our hands, and we didn't finish," Smith said. "There's tons of room for improvement, but the time is now, so we got to get it done." HC Aaron Glenn said, "I trust Geno... I think Geno was doing a solid job." The Jets, now 1-1, next travel to face the Lions in Detroit.
| Footballguys view: Adonai Mitchell played a big role in the passing game in the silver lining for this offense in fantasy circles, but Breece Hall was vultured in the red zone by Braelon Allen, although his passing game contributions helped him from being a bust. The Packers offense recovered from their collapse against Carson Wentz in Week 1 and will get the Falcons on Thursday. Geno Smith and the Jets offense will get a favorable matchup against the reeling Lions defense next week. |
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Chargers | TE David Njoku sidelined by a knee injury Sun Sep 20, 06:17 PM
Chargers TE David Njoku (knee) was injured in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Raiders. He did not return.
| Footballguys view: With Njoku and starter Charlie Kolar (forearm) sidelined, Oronde Gadsden II was the primary tight end for the Bolts. He immediately made an impact against the Raiders, posting a touchdown in the third quarter. If Njoku is forced to miss time, Gadsden's fantasy appeal will rise. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels suffers elbow injury vs. Cowboys in Week 2 Sun Sep 20, 05:59 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels suffered an elbow injury during the second quarter of Washington's Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Yahoo Sports. The injury was described as appearing gruesome on the play. Further updates on Daniels' status and the severity of the injury were not yet available.
| Footballguys view: Daniels' elbow bent backwards as he was bracing himself while falling on a goal line snap at the end of the first half because one of his guards stepped on his foot. This will almost certainly be a multi-week injury as it was the same elbow he dislocated last year. The injury takes the wind out of the sails of a Commanders offense that was outperforming expectations. Marcus Mariota will replace Daniels, and 2026 seventh round pick Atham Kaliakmanis will back him up against the Seahawks next week. |
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Eagles | Barkley 'alright' after stinger, awaiting MRI to determine extent Sun Sep 20, 05:46 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was forced out of Sunday's 24-20 win over the Titans with a stinger but returned briefly in the second half. Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Barkley told reporters he feels alright but will have an MRI to determine the extent of the injury, saying "We'll know more later in the week.
| Footballguys view: Barkley finished the day with four carries for nine yards and one catch for 11 yards. Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley saw increased playing time after his injury. We'll be watching for more on Barkley in coming days. |
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49ers | Demarcus Robinson carted off, 49ers WR corps depleted further Sun Sep 20, 05:27 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that San Francisco 49ers WR Demarcus Robinson was carted to the locker room after being injured during Sunday's game.
| Footballguys view: Robinson caught a ball inside the five on the play. Deebo Samuel and George Kittle are going to be even more of a focus of the downfield passing game than they were coming into Week 2, even though Ricky Pearsall, De'Zhaun Stribling, and Christian Kirk are all on injured reserve, with only Kirk possibly coming back before November, and the team also saw Mike Evans leave the game with a hip injury vs. Miami. |
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Packers | Snap counts show Lloyd not getting clear RB1 role as expected Sun Sep 20, 05:12 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Green Bay Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd is not getting the clear RB1 looks that were expected of him coming into the season.
| Footballguys view: Lloyd scored on a short touchdown reception, but also fumbled in the overtime win over the Jets. Kaleb Johnson was getting more work in Week 2, but he also fumbled. Chris Brooks was the trusted back down the stretch. In other words, there's no Packers back you can trust on Thursday night against the Falcons. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams carted off with hamstring injury in loss to Vikings Sun Sep 20, 04:08 PM
Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk reports that Bears QB Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Vikings. Williams pulled up while running and did not put weight on his right leg as trainers helped him off the field before he was taken to the locker room on a cart, though he gave the crowd a thumbs up. At the time of his exit, Williams was 15-of-26 for 138 yards with an interception and had rushed for 42 yards on five carries; backup QB Tyson Bagent replaced him and nearly led a comeback before being sacked on fourth-and-2 to end the game.
| Footballguys view: Judging by the reports of Williams in the locker room after the game, it doesn't sound like this is going to be a serious injury, but it will probably sideline him for multiple weeks. "We'll know tomorrow," Johnson said. "He's in good spirits. He's a team player... I'm actually happy it's nothing with the knee -- that was my first inclination. But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we'll see. We'll see how bad it is tomorrow and we'll go from there." Bagent can be a functional quarterback, but the upside for the Bears offense is greatly reduced without Williams mobility and playmaking threat. The Bears have a tough matchup against the Eagles next week, so the Bears passing game could be a Week 3 avoid. |
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Steelers | Rodgers admits Steelers offense isn't playing 'winning football' in loss to Patriots Sun Sep 20, 03:58 PM
Jason Owens of Yahoo Sports reports that Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers acknowledged after Sunday's 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots that his offense isn't playing 'winning football.' New England QB Drake Maye wasn't great for the second straight game in 2026, but the Patriots' defense dominated Rodgers and the Steelers offense throughout the contest. The Patriots' defensive effort was enough to secure the win despite Maye's uneven performance.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers offense only putting up 13 points on the Falcons defense in Week 1 looks like a sign that they were in trouble in hindsight. Rodgers reunion with Mike McCarthy is more about how the game has passed him by than their ability to rekindle some magic. The Bengals D/ST is a better start than any Steelers offensive player in their matchup next week. |
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Steelers | RB Rico Dowdle returns to the game Sun Sep 20, 03:01 PM
Steelers running back Rico Dowdle was injured in the second quarter of his team's NFL Week 2 matchup with the New England Patriots, but he returned to the lineup for the start of the third quarter.
| Footballguys view: The veteran was seen riding a cart back to the locker room following a mad scramble for an Aaron Rodgers fumble on a third-and-7 strip sack as the first half wound down. It wasn't clear what happened to Dowdle on the play, but CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson cited that as the moment Dowdle was hurt. Team reporter Brian Batko said the injury was to Dowdle's toe and that his return was questionable before he was back in the game to start the second half. We'll be watching for more. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert injury: Eagles tight end questionable to return Sun Sep 20, 02:06 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert suffered a knee injury in the first half against the Titans in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: Unlike Saquon Barkley, Goedert did not return to the game. After putting up a two-touchdown game in Week 1, Goedert was an attractive play in Week 2 against the struggling Titans defense, but was a zonk instead. Johnny Mundt is the backup, and the Eagles could also look to first round pick Makai Lemon to play a bigger role in the passing game for any games Goedert misses. |
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Rams | Nacua trending 'wrong way,' will be game-time decision vs. Giants Sun Sep 20, 01:19 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua is trending in the 'wrong way' according to a report cited by Yahoo Sports, and he will be a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Giants due to groin and hip issues. Rams WR Jordan Whittington is also listed as a game-time decision for the contest.
| Footballguys view: The only reason to wait on Nacua at this point is if you don't have any alternative you like in Week 2. After he missed most of camp with a core muscle injury, the Rams should be conservative with Nacua. It's a long season and aggravations are always worse than the original injury. |
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Packers | Jayden Reed placed on backboard, carted off after hit vs. Jets Sun Sep 20, 01:11 PM
Packers WR Jayden Reed was placed on a backboard and carted off the field in the first quarter of Green Bay's game against the Jets at MetLife Stadium, according to Yahoo Sports. Reed will not return to the game due to the injury.
| Footballguys view: Reed went down on the second play of the game. His 2025 was ruined by multiple injuries, so this is especially disappointing for him. Reed still gave a thumbs up from the backboard on his way off the field to reassure everyone. The Packers #4 receiver Savion Williams is on injured reserve, so this should just concentrate targets even further on Christian Watson and Tucker Kraft. Late summer signing Jonnu Smith could assume some of Reed's vacated short targets and direct handoffs. |
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Browns | Boston catches 5 passes for 95 yards, a touchdown in win over Buccaneers Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Denzel Boston caught 5 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown on 7 targets in Sunday's 23-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was projected for 7.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 18.0.
| Footballguys view: Boston scored a long touchdown on a short target when the Bucs defense showed some poor tackling skills. Deshaun Watson played safe high efficiency football otherwise and helped Boston come through for anyone who tried him as a WR3/Flex. His value is trending up heading into a matchup against the Panthers and he'll be a waiver add in many leagues. |
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Packers | Kraft held to 2 catches for 15 yards in win over Jets Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft caught 2 passes for 15 yards on 3 targets in Sunday's 20-17 win over the New York Jets. He was projected for 9.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.5.
| Footballguys view: Kraft didn't do much even though Jayden Reed left the game on the first drive. He should be set up for a bounce back game on Thursday against the woeful Falcons defense that just gave up two scores to Darren Waller. |
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Texans | Montgomery held to 10 yards on 6 carries in loss to Bengals Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Houston Texans RB David Montgomery ran 6 times for 10 yards and also caught 2 passes for 14 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was projected for 15.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.4.
| Footballguys view: Dexter Lawrence is anchoring a much stouter Bengals run defense than we have seen in recent years and Montgomery was stopped at the one on fourth down, so this was a dud. Montgomery should be worth an RB2 start next week, but Woody Marks was more involved in Week 2 because the Texans were trailing for most of the game. |
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Texans | Stroud throws for 353 yards in loss to Bengals Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 30 of 55 passes for 353 yards and added 3 times for 29 yards in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was projected for 16.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.0.
| Footballguys view: The Texans offense was stopped at the one on fourth down and had multiple field goal attempts come up empty, so 55 passes attempts didn't result in a single touchdown or a close game even though the Texans defense did their part and held Joe Burrow to 20 points. Stroud isn't an attractive streaming QB1 against the Colts next week unless Nico Collins (who is clearly sorely missed) returns. |
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Bengals | Chase catches 7 passes for 75 yards, two touchdowns in win over Texans Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase caught 7 passes for 75 yards and two touchdowns on 9 targets in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Houston Texans. He was projected for 14.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 23.0.
| Footballguys view: Chase caught a 32-yard touchdown twisting at the pylon that has to be seen to be believed, and Joe Burrow created the other touchdown pass on an extended play in the red zone. The team was trying to get him involved early, and it paid off for them and fantasy teams. Chase's knee injury and Week 1 dud are getting small in the rearview mirror as the Bengals head to Pittsburgh in Week 3. |
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Texans | Schultz catches 12 passes for 140 yards in loss to Bengals Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz caught 12 passes for 140 yards on 14 targets in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was projected for 8.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.0.
| Footballguys view: Schultz was a week winner if you plugged him in because Nico Collins was out with a hamstring injury. The Texans lost despite his production because of numerous mistakes on offense and a very improved Bengals defense. Collins is on the doubtful side of questionable for Week 3, so Schultz will be probably be a good play against the Colts in Week 3. |
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Panthers | Waller catches 3 passes for 33 yards, two touchdowns in win over Falcons Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Carolina Panthers TE Darren Waller caught 3 passes for 33 yards and two touchdowns on 3 targets in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 2.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 16.8.
| Footballguys view: Waller's big frame was hard for Bryce Young to resist in the red zone. Waller had another touchdown called back in Week 1 (on his birthday!), so this wasn't a fluke. Waller is going to be worth a waiver wire pickup with many tight ends struggling through the first two weeks. |
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Panthers | McMillan catches 5 passes for 101 yards in win over Falcons Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan caught 5 passes for 101 yards on 10 targets in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 11.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 12.6.
| Footballguys view: McMillan is still the #1 downfield target even though Jalen Coker has produced more for fantasy teams so far this season. He might not end up being worth his 3rd/4th round price tag because of Coker's emergence, but McMillan is still a strong WR2 play against the Browns next week and going forward. |
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Panthers | Young throws for 287 yards, three touchdowns in win over Falcons Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young completed 23 of 36 passes for 287 yards with 3 touchdowns in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 17.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 24.1.
| Footballguys view: Young is usually a great fantasy play in Atlanta, and this game was no exception to that rule. The Falcons defense is not as good as the Steelers offense made them look in Week 1, so expect a big game on Thursday night from Jordan Love and the Packers passing game. |
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Eagles | Smith catches 10 passes for 117 yards, a touchdown in win over Titans Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith caught 10 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was projected for 12.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.7.
| Footballguys view: Smith had a huge game because the Titans were able to keep this close even though their defense is one of the worst in the league. He should remain in fantasy lineups against the Bears next week, although fantasy teams will need Tyson Bagent to keep the game competitive if Smith is going to have another game like this one. The Giants receivers will get to pick on the Titans secondary next week. |
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Eagles | Barkley held to 9 yards on 4 carries in win over Titans Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley ran 4 times for 9 yards and also caught 1 pass for 11 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was projected for 14.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.5.
| Footballguys view: Barkley was a dud in a great matchup because he missed most of the first half with a shoulder stinger. Tank Bigsby wasn't that impressive in his stead, but Barkley had little effect on the game after he returned. The Bears run defense is generous, so we'll start Barkley in fantasy leagues next week, but this was not the start to the season we were looking for when Barkley went in the second round of drafts. |
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Bears | Loveland held to 1 catch for 3 yards in loss to Vikings Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland caught 1 pass for 3 yards on 3 targets in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He was projected for 9.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 0.8.
| Footballguys view: Exactly zero fantasy analysts were saying to sell Loveland last week, but that would have been the smart move. He's going to be a low ceiling play until Caleb Williams comes back from his hamstring injury, but you can't drop him. |
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Vikings | Jones runs for 105 yards in win over Bears Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones ran 23 times for 105 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Chicago Bears. He was projected for 12.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 10.5.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings chose to ride Jones and used Deejay Dallas and Demond Claiborne sparingly in the poor weather at Soldier Field. The Bears' run defense is going to be a good matchup to pick on going forward, but this is also a good argument to start Jones next week as an RB2/Flex at Tampa. Jones did miss some time in this game with a knee issue. Don't be surprised if there are practice limitations. |
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Patriots | Stevenson held to 43 yards on 6 carries in win over Steelers Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson ran 6 times for 43 yards, also caught 1 pass for 3 yards on 2 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was projected for 12.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.1.
| Footballguys view: Last year Stevenson's fumbles against Pittsburgh were seen as a potential opening for a changing of the guard to TreVeyon Henderson. Stevenson fumbled again vs. Pittsburgh this year, and Henderson did take over most of the carries after that. Henderson wasn't that much more effective than Stevenson on most of his carries, but he broke a 39-yard touchdown and that could keep him in an expanded role over Stevenson next week at Jacksonville. |
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Ravens | Bateman catches 7 passes for 88 yards, a touchdown in loss to Saints Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman caught 7 passes for 88 yards and a touchdown on 9 targets in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints. He was projected for 8.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 18.3.
| Footballguys view: Bateman was a big hit off of the waiver wire as Lamar Jackson's #1 receiver with Zay Flowers sitting. He may still be available in some leagues and should be added as a potential play against the Cowboys next week, pending Flowers status. |
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Bills | Moore, Oliver trending toward playing Week 3, per insider Sun Sep 20, 12:54 PM
A Bills insider provided positive updates on WR D.J. Moore and DT Ed Oliver, both of whom have been dealing with injuries. Moore, who left the Week 2 win early, is not believed to have a significant injury, and head coach Joe Brady previously said Moore 'will be out there' Week 3 if he is able to play. Oliver's timeline had been uncertain, but the latest report indicates improved outlooks for both players heading into Week 3.
| Footballguys view: The Bills face the Chargers next week and will have extra time to assess these injury situations. Whether Moore is able to play in Week 3 or not, Khalil Shakir should be rostered in all leagues. Josh Palmer and Keon Coleman should be on our waiver wire injury speed dial list too. |
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Browns | Browns to re-evaluate QB after Week 2, could pave way for Sanders' home start Sun Sep 20, 10:14 AM
Chris Cwik of Yahoo Sports reports that the Cleveland Browns plan to re-evaluate their starting quarterback situation after Week 2, which could set up Browns QB Shedeur Sanders to start in Week 3. Cleveland's first home game of the season comes in Week 3, potentially providing the stage for a Sanders debut as the starter.
| Footballguys view: This should come as no surprise, both considering Watson's play so far this season and how the home crowd received him in the preseason. Sanders would boost the value of the whole offense simply because he is willing to hang in and throw downfield. The Panthers defense would be his first matchup if he starts in Week 3. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix could return as Falcons' starting QB as soon as Week 3 vs. Packers Sun Sep 20, 09:08 AM
Yahoo Sports reports that Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. could take over as the team's starting quarterback as soon as Thursday night's Week 3 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Penix had previously been ruled out for Week 2, with Cooper Rush starting in his place for a second straight game. Penix has reportedly been nearing a return from his injury.
| Footballguys view: Penix's return can't come soon enough for Falcons fans and anyone who has a Falcon on their fantasy team. With Atlanta playing on Thursday, we should get an update on this situation early in the week. |
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Bengals | Zac Taylor 'feels good' about Burrow's status for Houston matchup Sat Sep 19, 04:14 PM
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said he "feels good" about QB Joe Burrow's availability heading into the Week 2 matchup against Houston. Burrow, who is officially listed as questionable, practiced fully on Friday, September 18, and is expected to play. The Bengals travel to Houston with lingering questions surrounding the roster.
| Footballguys view: Burrow called the idea of him missing Week 2 "ridiculous," and now Taylor backs up those sentiments. A back injury is something to keep an eye on, but it sounds like Burrow is good to go. He's a QB1 as per usual. |
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Raiders | Bowers doubtful again, Raiders elevate TE Chris Myarick for depth Sat Sep 19, 04:08 PM
Pro Football Talk reports that Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers was not officially ruled out on Friday, but signs point to him missing his second straight game on Sunday. The Raiders elevated TE Chris Myarick from the practice squad to provide depth at the position while Bowers' status remains in question.
| Footballguys view: Bowers returned to practice on Friday, and it's likely he needs another week to recover from his knee injury. With Bowers doubtful, it looks like Michael Mayer will get the start and should be considered a low-end TE1 in Week 2. |
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Saints | Olave, Young make trip to Baltimore despite questionable tags Sat Sep 19, 03:31 PM
Saints WR Chris Olave, listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, traveled with the team to Baltimore on Saturday for Sunday's game against the Ravens, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Underhill also reports that DE Chase Young, who is dealing with a calf injury and is also questionable, made the trip. New Orleans elevated WR Kevin Austin Jr. from the practice squad on Saturday, the same move they made in Week 1 against the Lions. Long snapper Scott Daly was also called up for Sunday's game.
| Footballguys view: At this time, it seems like Olave is trending toward playing. He was held out of practice earlier this week for precautionary reasons, so Fantasy GMs need to circle back early Sunday morning to check on his status. We like Olave as a low-end WR1 if he's out there against the Ravens in Week 2. |
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Rams | Puka Nacua (hip) misses second straight practice, Monday status in doubt Sat Sep 19, 03:05 PM
Rams head coach Sean McVay said WR Puka Nacua missed practice again on Saturday, September 19, due to a hip injury. Nacua has now missed two consecutive practices ahead of the Rams' Monday night matchup against the Giants. His status for the game remains uncertain as Los Angeles heads toward Monday's contest.
| Footballguys view: Nacua is questionable, and it's difficult to trust the situation with back-to-back missed practices at the end of the week. He's the definition of a game-time decision, and that means Fantasy GMs must have other options at the ready since the Rams play on Monday night. |
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Steelers | Michael Pittman Jr. downgraded to out for Week 2 with foot injury Sat Sep 19, 01:28 PM
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. has been downgraded to out for Sunday's Week 2 game at New England with a foot injury. Pittman was listed as questionable after being a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, then did not practice Thursday or Friday.
| Footballguys view: Pittman caught three passes (three targets) for 58 yards in Week 1 against the Falcons. Per the Steelers depth chart, Germie Bernard is set to fill Pittman's role, which could also open opportunities for DK Metcalf and Roman Wilson. Metcalf should be able to post WR2/flex numbers against the Patriots on Sunday. |
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Rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. heading to IR with ankle injury Sat Sep 19, 01:08 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. is set to miss several games with an ankle injury and will be placed on injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: Initial reports indicated the team was hoping that Cooper could be back within four weeks. Now on IR, Cooper will be eligible to return in Week 6 against the Patriots. A Jets 2026 first-round pick, Cooper had already been ruled out for Week 2. He's got talent, and we love him in dynasty formats, but redraft GMs in deeper leagues have moved on for now. |
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Rams | WR Davante Adams returns to full practice Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
Rams WR Davante Adams (not injury related) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being held out of an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: The veteran will get rest during the practice week, so Fantasy GMs can plan on him playing in Week 2. Adams turned six targets into three catches for 26 yards in the Rams' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. He'll provide some fantasy value (we like him as a WR3/flex play) on Monday night against the Giants. |
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Commanders | TE Chig Okonkwo ruled out for Week 2 Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
Commanders TE Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) is listed as out on the Week 2 injury report. Okonkwo did not participate in Saturday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Okonkwo didn't practice this week, so it's not a surprise he's missing Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Fantasy GMs will look elsewhere for help at the position. The Commanders will now turn to guys like John Bates and Ben Sinnott in Okonkwo's absence. |
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