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Packers | Golden catches 5 passes for 100 yards, a touchdown in loss to Falcons Thu Sep 24, 08:15 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden caught 5 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets in Thursday's 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 11.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 18.5.
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Falcons | London catches 9 passes for 194 yards in win over Packers Thu Sep 24, 08:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London caught 9 passes for 194 yards on 10 targets in Thursday's 35-14 win over the Green Bay Packers. He was projected for 12.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 23.9.
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Travis Etienne Jr. limited again, Kendre Miller added to injury report with illness Thu Sep 24, 05:57 PM
Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. remained a limited participant in practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury. Etienne has 17 carries for 71 yards through the first two games. RB Kendre Miller (illness) was added to the injury report as a non-participant, and WR Barion Brown (hamstring) did not practice again. DE Chase Young (calf) returned to full participation.
| Footballguys view: The Saints offense is exciting, but it's fair to say after two contests that Etienne is disappointing Fantasy GMs. Alvin Kamara returned to the field last week and robbed Etienne of snaps, touches, and opportunities. Etienne rushed eight times for 25 yards in the Saints' Week 2 win over the Ravens, adding two receptions for six additional yards. This week against the Raiders, consider Etienne a deep RB3/flex option. |
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Jets | Adonai Mitchell (finger) limited Thursday, Mason Taylor (thumb) out again Thu Sep 24, 05:07 PM
Jets WR Adonai Mitchell was added to the injury report on Thursday as a limited participant due to a finger injury, his first appearance on the injury report for any reason this season. Mitchell has nine catches for 123 yards through two weeks. TE Mason Taylor (thumb), RB Kene Nwangwu (back), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin), and LB Kiko Mauigoa (quad) all missed practice for the second straight day, while LBs Joseph Ossai (foot) and David Bailey (elbow) remained limited. Injury designations for Sunday's game at Detroit will be revealed on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Mitchell was a full participant on Wednesday, and now he's getting a limited designation. Against the Lions on Sunday, Mitchell would be a WR3/flex option if he plays in Week 3. Mitchell caught 6-of-12 tarhets for 63 yards in the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Packers. |
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Bills | DJ Moore downgraded from limited to DNP, Ed Oliver limited in return Thu Sep 24, 05:01 PM
Bills WR DJ Moore went from a limited participant in practice on Wednesday to a DNP in the team's next practice. Buffalo DB Jordan Hancock was also downgraded from limited on Wednesday to not practicing. DT Ed Oliver was limited in his return to the field.
| Footballguys view: Getting downgraded from Wednesday (limited) to Thursday (DNP) is not a great sign for Moore's availability. The Bills may be without Moore if he can't get back to practice on Friday. Playing against the Chargers in Week 3, Khalil Shakir might be asked to do more. |
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Rams | Puka Nacua absent from Rams practice again, would be fourth straight miss Thu Sep 24, 04:57 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua (groin) was not spotted at practice again. If he misses the session, it would be his fourth straight missed practice dating back to last Thursday.
| Footballguys view: It doesn't seem like Nacua is going to play on Sunday night against the Broncos. Rams HC Sean McVay said Nacua is "not making great progress" when asked about the veteran receiver. Expect more Davante Adams (likely covered by Patrick Surtain II) and Terrance Ferguson if/when Nacua is declared out. |
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Ravens | Doyle says Devontez Walker can 'earn' bigger role with Zay Flowers still out Thu Sep 24, 04:54 PM
Ravens WR Devontez Walker played just 17 snaps in Week 2 against the Saints, catching one of two targets for 47 yards, while WR Chris Moore played 32 snaps and WR LaJohntay Wester played 31 with WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) sidelined and WR Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) on injured reserve. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said on Thursday that the team had a package of plays for Walker and added, "I am really happy with how he responded to his role, and just like throughout the year, guys' roles change. They kind of earn those roles, and he's an example of that." Doyle also addressed passing on a third-and-1 in the fourth quarter instead of handing off to RB Derrick Henry, saying, "I am very aware that Derrick Henry's on our roster. I love Derrick, and it really has to start with our run game. That's the way our offense is."
| Footballguys view: We've always had an appreciation for Walker in deep dynasty formats. A fourth-round pick (2024, North Carolina), Walker has been developing (and standing out at times) for the Ravens for a couple of offseasons. When Flowers is healthy, Walker is likely to return to 'healthy scratch' status (like he was in Week 1). |
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Giants | Malik Nabers (shoulder) upgraded to full participant in Thursday practice Thu Sep 24, 04:46 PM
Giants WR Malik Nabers (shoulder) was upgraded to a full participant in practice on Thursday, September 24.
| Footballguys view: Nabers feels good about his availability for Week 3. We'd feel better if Jaxson Dart was still healthy, and backup QB Jameis Winston needs to play better (and feed Nabers as much as possible). We like Nabers as a WR2/flex play with upside against the Titans in Week 3. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey back at practice Thursday, Mike Evans works on side field Thu Sep 24, 04:06 PM
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on Thursday, as did LT Trent Williams and LB Dre Greenlaw. WR Mike Evans was seen working on the side field, while DE Nick Bosa was not on the field.
| Footballguys view: We'll see Wednesday rest days for veteran stars across the league. McCaffrey rushed 10 times for 23 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 2 win over the Dolphins, adding four catches for 43 yards receiving. He's a no-brainer RB1 anytime he's out there, and we expect him to be a centerpiece of what the 49ers do against the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. |
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Giants | Malik Nabers says shoulder X-rays were good, 'I'll be fine' for Titans game Thu Sep 24, 03:36 PM
Giants WR Malik Nabers said on Thursday that X-rays on his right shoulder came back with good results and said "I'll be fine" when asked about his outlook for Sunday's game against the Titans. "Good result. I'm smiling, I'm out there, playing, catching the ball, so good results," Nabers said, via SNY. Nabers hurt the shoulder in Monday night's loss to the Rams but returned to the game, and he was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. He has dealt with previous shoulder issues but declined to say whether this injury was related.
| Footballguys view: Nabers missed one drive in Week 2 with this shoulder injury, and he caught 1-of-4 targets for one yard in the Giants' Week 2 loss to the Rams. We'll see if QB Jameis Winston can play better football and target Nabers early and often. Nabers looks good for the game against the Titans, and that makes him a WR2/flex play with upside for Fantasy GMs in Week 3. |
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Ravens | Zay Flowers still not practicing before Ravens fly to Rio, Stanley also out Thu Sep 24, 02:02 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday ahead of the team's flight to Rio de Janeiro to face the Cowboys, jogging onto the field in street clothes and briefly speaking with Head coach Jesse Minter before going back inside. Flowers has been sidelined since suffering the injury in the first half of the season opener; the Ravens scored four touchdowns on five drives with him on the field and three touchdowns on 16 drives since. LT Ronnie Stanley (toe) also missed practice for a second straight day, while DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) and LB Teddye Buchanan (knee) practiced after logging their first full sessions on Wednesday. The Ravens will practice on Friday in Rio, after which a final injury report will be released.
| Footballguys view: That's back-to-back missed practices for Flowers this week. He's on the wrong side of questionable, and the Ravens may be without Flowers for a second week. If Flowers misses Week 3, that means more targets for WR Rashod Bateman and TE Mark Andrews against the Cowboys on Sunday. |
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Texans | Nico Collins misses fifth straight practice, return vs. Colts 'feels like a long shot' Thu Sep 24, 01:30 PM
Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) was not spotted participating in the open portion of practice on Thursday, his fifth straight missed practice. Collins missed Week 2 with the hamstring injury and was also absent from practice on Wednesday, making a return to face the Colts on Sunday "a long shot." The Texans will release official injury designations on Friday afternoon. Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson, and Jared Wayne are the other receivers on Houston's 53-man roster.
| Footballguys view: The Texans are likely to be without Collins for a big divisional game against the Colts in Week 3. Other receivers for the Texans will get more work, but it's TE Dalton Schultz that could be targeted like he was last week (14 targets). We like Schultz as a top-5 fantasy tight end in Week 3. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 | 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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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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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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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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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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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. |
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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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Dolphins | WR Caleb Douglas injured in the fourth quarter vs. 49ers Sun Sep 20, 07:01 PM
Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas was injured on a play in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the 49ers with 8:03 left. He did not return.
| Footballguys view: According to the Miami Herald, Douglas left the stadium in a walking boot. It's entirely possible the boot is a precaution, but if he can't play next week, the Dolphins will have to rely on Malik Washington, Chris Bell, Ryan Miller, and Kevin Coleman Jr. at wide receiver. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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