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Falcons | Tagovailoa ruled out, Cooper Rush to start (2026-09-11 14:21:29) [jump to this story] Patriots | A.J. Brown being placed on IR; out for at least 4 weeks (2026-09-11 14:01:42) [jump to this story] Cardinals | Report: Jeremiyah Love expected to play vs. Chargers (2026-09-11 13:16:23) [jump to this story] |
Saints | Alvin Kamara questionable for Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 03:37 PM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said RB Alvin Kamara (knee) is questionable for Week 1 at Detroit.
| Footballguys view: Kamara logged a full week of practice, albeit in a limited fashion, after suffering a knee sprain early in training camp. He and newly signed Travis Etienne Jr. were listed as co-starters on the initial depth chart, but Etienne's contract and age imply that he will get the bulk of the touches. If Kamara is active, he can be played as a risky RB4, with more utility in PPR leagues than in standard leagues. However, fantasy managers will probably want to see how the 31-year-old running back is used alongside Etienne before trusting him in their lineups. |
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Panthers | Jonathon Brooks to play with no limitations Fri Sep 11, 02:51 PM
Panthers head coach Dave Canales said RB Jonathon Brooks will play in Week 1 "without limitations" and will not be listed on the injury report after dealing with a groin issue earlier in the week.
| Footballguys view: Panic ensued when Brooks was seen working off the field with trainers last week, but Dave Canales downplayed the severity. Brooks was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but full participation on Friday and removal from the injury report is about the best news we could have hoped for. Brooks was a second-round pick in 2024 and has only played 23 career snaps. He tore his ACL in his final year at Texas, and then re-tore it shortly after making his NFL debut. He's expected to split the backfield in Carolina with Chuba Hubbard this season, but Brooks' upside as a big-play rusher and receiver makes him more desirable in fantasy. Managers who can afford to take a wait-and-see approach with Brooks in Week 1 should. But if he looks healthy in his long-awaited return, a Week 2 matchup against the Falcons could be the time to elevate him into starting lineups. |
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49ers | Shanahan says McCaffrey played through cramps vs Rams Fri Sep 11, 02:34 PM
Nick Wagoner reports that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that RB Christian McCaffrey and OT Trent Williams were both dealing with cramps during the game but made it through ok.
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Cowboys | Ryan Flournoy signs one-year, $6 million contract extension Fri Sep 11, 02:30 PM
Patrik Walker reports at the official team site that Ryan Flournoy signed a one-year, $6 million contract extension with the Cowboys. He was due to be a restricted free agent.
| Footballguys view: Flournoy had a strong second-year campaign in Dallas, posting 475 yards and four touchdowns. He posted two games with over 100 yards, showing some legitimate upside as an every-down receiver. He's expected to slot in as the third guy again this year behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. While it's tough to rely on him as a weekly starter in fantasy, there's alluring contingent upside if either guy ahead of him were to miss any time. |
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Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins 'good to go' Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 02:26 PM
Ben Baby of ESPN reports that Cincinnati head coach Zac Taylor said Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are "good to go" in Week 1 against Tampa Bay.
| Footballguys view: We heard early in the week that Chase and Higgins should both be good to go, and they followed up with a week of full participation in practices. Chase went down with an awkward knee injury a couple of weeks ago, and Higgins has been dealing with a bruised heel. But with both cleared to play, Chase slots in as a top-three receiver in Week 1 rankings, and Higgins will operate as a big-play WR2. |
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Falcons | Tagovailoa ruled out, Cooper Rush to start Fri Sep 11, 02:21 PM
Atlanta QB Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out for Week 1. Cooper Rush will start at quarterback for the Falcons.
| Footballguys view: With Michael Penix also out this week, the Falcons will have to turn to Cooper Rush, who was signed early in camp after Tagovailoa suffered a minor back injury. Undrafted rookie Jack Strand is expected to serve as the backup. Rush is no slouch, having started some games for the Cowboys in 2021, 2022, and 2024, as well as a couple of games for the Ravens last year. Drake London and Kyle Pitts should have better days ahead of them once Penix is cleared to return, but Rush should be capable enough to get the ball to them. London is a back-end WR1 this week, and Pitts a middling TE1. Expect a heavier-than-normal workload for Bijan Robinson, who is a clear top-two option this week alongside Jahmyr Gibbs. |
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Commanders | Croskey-Merritt cleared to play Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 02:17 PM
Adam Schefter reports that Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin), OLB Odafe Oweh (calf) and OLB K'Lavon Chaisson are all "cleared to play" for the season opener at Philadelphia.
| Footballguys view: Croskey-Merritt has been back at practice since September 1st after suffering a minor groin injury on August 22nd. There wasn't any expectation that he wouldn't be ready for this game, but fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief after getting some clarity. He'll have a tough matchup against the Eagles, and it's yet to be seen how touches will be split between him, Rachaad White, and Kaytron Allen. Considering Croskey-Merritt an RB4 in Week 1, and hopefully some clarity coming out of this week will allow for a better ranking heading into Week 2 against the Cowboys. |
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Buccaneers | Egbuka 'full go' for Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 02:16 PM
Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles said that WR Emeka Egbuka will be "full go" for Sunday's season opener at Cincinnati.
| Footballguys view: Egbuka has practiced fully all week after suffering a toe injury a few weeks ago. There's been much speculation about the extent of the injury, with fantasy managers fearing a dreaded turf toe designation. A week of full practice and a vote of confidence from Todd Bowles should quell concerns. With Mike Evans out of Tampa Bay, Egbuka will have a chance to operate as the team's top target. How he and Chris Godwin operate alongside each other this year is yet to be seen, but Egbuka can be started as a WR2 against the soft Bengals pass defense. |
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Buccaneers | McMillan, Tucker doubtful Fri Sep 11, 02:16 PM
Tampa Bay WR Jalen McMillan (knee) and RB Sean Tucker (hamstring) are doubtful for Week 1 at Cincinnati. Head coach Todd Bowles said neither had a setback with their injuries, but that it is just where they are in their recovery. McMillan has missed a month since "banging knees" in practice.
| Footballguys view: After a promising rookie season, McMillan missed most of Year 2, playing in just four games at the end of the season. An unfortunate knee injury in training camp will likely cause him to miss the start of this season as well. He logged limited practices this week, which may indicate a return to play soon. His absence will allow the passing attack to focus on Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin, while rookie Ted Hurst will serve as the third option. Tucker did not practice to start the week but returned in a limited fashion on Thursday, potentially indicating a return next week. He was expected to be in a reserve role in the backfield. With him most likely out, expect the majority of the touches to be split between Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell. Week 1 usage will hopefully give us a clearer picture of this murky backfield. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown being placed on IR; out for at least 4 weeks Fri Sep 11, 02:01 PM
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Patriots are placing wide receiver AJ Brown on injured reserve due to his high ankle sprain, sidelining him for a minimum of four games.
| Footballguys view: This will keep him out for at least the next four weeks. He'll have a chance to return in Week 6, although there is already some speculation that he could miss more than the minimum of four games that an IR designation requires. Brown looked sharp in his Patriots debut, being an underthrown Drake Maye throw away from what could have been a big touchdown. High-ankle sprains are notorious for lingering and zapping players' explosion. When he returns, he may need a ramp-up period. This injury pushes Brown from the WR1 he was drafted to be into the rest-of-season WR3 range. |
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Cardinals | Report: Jeremiyah Love expected to play vs. Chargers Fri Sep 11, 01:16 PM
A source told ESPN.com's Josh Weinfuss that the expectation is that Jeremiyah Love (ankle) will play Sunday against the Chargers.
| Footballguys view: Love suffered a preseason ankle sprain, and his availability for Week 1 had been in doubt for most of the preseason. It's great that he's cleared to play, but fantasy managers should expect a bit of a ramp-up in his first regular-season NFL game. Tyler Allgeier is a dependable veteran, and the team could lean on him a bit more than pre-injury projections would have implied. Love is an undoubtedly talented prospect and should take over as the primary back this season. For Week 1, though, he's a risky RB2. Allgeier is a candidate as an RB3 or flex play. |
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49ers | De'Zhaun Stribling carted to locker room Fri Sep 11, 12:05 AM
49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling was just carted to the locker room after limping through the first half with what appeared to be an ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: Stribling was initially injured toward the end of the first quarter and was quickly listed as questionable to return with a left ankle injury. However, he returned to the field. Stribling went down again in the second quarter while favoring the same ankle. Stribling eventually had to be carted to the locker room and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. The potential loss of Stribling would be significant for a revamped 49ers receiving corps that also features the arrival of Mike Evans and the return of Deebo Samuel. |
Packers | Extension for Kraft before season unlikely Thu Sep 10, 09:01 PM
Tom Silverstein, from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports that the Green Bay Packers and TE Tucker Kraft are unlikely to agree on a contract extension before the season opener.
| Footballguys view: Kraft is coming back from the ACL injury that ended his 2025 season. Once he shows that his health is not an issue (while he should be playing good football), then the team could give Kraft a deal that gives him a huge raise. In the final year of his contract, Kraft has a cap hit of $3.9 million in 2026. |
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Seahawks | QB Darnold has 'unusual muscle strain' Thu Sep 10, 08:55 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold suffered an "unusual muscle strain," and Tom Pelissero reports injured reserve is not being considered at this time.
| Footballguys view: Drew Lock is set to start in Week 2 against the Cardinals. At least, he's most likely to start, as there is zero timetable for Darnold. If no IR is being considered, then Darnold could be back within the month. Stay tuned. |
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Report: A.J. Brown could miss 3-6 weeks; could land on short-term IR Thu Sep 10, 08:46 PM
Sources tell NFL insider Jordan Schultz that the internal belief with the Patriots is that star WR A.J. Brown could miss 3-6 weeks with his ankle injury. There are discussions about whether a short-term IR stint will be required.
| Footballguys view: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting a four-week timetable, so it's reasonable to believe a lengthy absence is coming. Proactive Brown owners should consider making a move on New England second-year man Kyle Williams as a possible X-factor here. Williams has the speed and talent to rise with more opportunities. DeMario Douglas should also be rostered if he's not already. Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins, and Hunter Henry are all candidates for a bump in targets any given week, but none of them are going to deliver Brown-level production. |
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Colts | Alec Pierce limited but on track to play Thu Sep 10, 05:46 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce continues to be a limited participant in practice this week. But he still appears to be on track to play in Sunday's season opener against the Ravens. Pierce is officially listed with a heel injury.
| Footballguys view: Pierce has been trending to play in Week 1 for some time. However, he's still limited and that means we like him more as a 'what the heck' flex in Week 1. Against the Ravens on Sunday, we want to see if Pierce is closer to 100 percent health than his limited status indicates. |
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa limited by an oblique injury Thu Sep 10, 05:43 PM
Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained an oblique injury in practice Thursday and was listed as a limited participant, according to the team's official injury report.
| Footballguys view: Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and Kyle Pitts are Falcons players you'll be starting every week - even with Tagovailoa at quarterback. If he's okay to play through this injury in Week 1, Tagovailoa is merely a low-end QB2 from a fantasy perspective. Michael Penix Jr. is not yet healthy enough to resume starting, but the Falcons will get him there (and get Tagovailoa out of there) as soon as possible. |
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Bears | Rome Odunze limited for a second straight day Thursday Thu Sep 10, 04:56 PM
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze continued to deal with a calf injury at Thursday's practice. The Bears listed Odunze as a limited participant for the second straight day.
| Footballguys view: Odunze was injured during practice last week and was called day-to-day by HC Ben Johnson earlier this week. He's not a lock to play in Week 1 against the Panthers. However, if Odunze is out there at clearly less than 100 percent we mostly like him as a deep flex play in PPR formats. |
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty expected to play Week 1 Thu Sep 10, 04:35 PM
ESPN's Adam Schefter, appearing on the Pat McAfee Show, told viewers that Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty "is back at practice and he's gonna play." Jeanty was asked if there were any concerns he'd be out Week 1 since going down. His response: "Nah."
| Footballguys view: Jeanty will be good to go against the Dolphins. He's not 100 percent, and against this type of opponent we could see a few more touches from rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. If the Raiders pull away, then Washington could get work as a closer while Jeanty gets a breather. |
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Cardinals | QB Brissett a trade candidate mid-season? Thu Sep 10, 04:33 PM
Jeremy Fowler, from ESPN, believes Jacoby Brissett "could be a trade candidate at midseason" if he is playing well and the Cardinals are losing games.
| Footballguys view: It's so bad for the Cardinals, we're getting speculation about what they could do near the middle of the season. Brissett is no long-term answer for anyone out there, but he's good enough to start for teams like Arizona. He could provide veteran depth for a team in a Super Bowl window (as a reliable backup) provided the Cardinals' asking price wouldn't be too much. |
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Broncos | WR Bryant a larger-than-expected role? Thu Sep 10, 04:31 PM
Dan Graziano, from ESPN, believes Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant "might force his way into a bigger role than expected."
| Footballguys view: Bryant was an emerging player for the Broncos as a rookie in 2025. A couple of concussions did prevent him from doing more, but he's healthy and ready to impress even more in his second season. Bryant is the future replacement for Courtland Sutton as Sean Payton's "X" receiver. However, he could play some big slot as well and will get on the field to collect targets behind Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, and RJ Harvey. |
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Saints | RB Kamara to play in Week 1? Thu Sep 10, 04:22 PM
Nick Underhill, from NewOrleans.Football, believes New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) will play in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.
| Footballguys view: Kamara is close to returning after spraining his MCL on August 18th. The Saints have Travis Etienne as their lead back, but Kamara can be the primary pass-catcher out of the backfield. He's got deep flex appeal in PPR formats with that role. Let's see if he can be a full participant on Friday or if he's limited again like he's been all week. |
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Cardinals | RB Love on track for Week 1 Thu Sep 10, 04:21 PM
ESPN's Adam Schefter said "it looks like" Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) is going to play in Week 1 against the Chargers.
| Footballguys view: A full practice from Love on Friday would make us feel better about his status. He will split time with Tyler Allgeier in the Cardinals' backfield, and Love has big-play ability anytime he touches the ball. That makes him a flex consideration if he's able to suit up in Week 1. |
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Giants | WR Nabers 'on track to play' vs Cowboys Thu Sep 10, 04:17 PM
Adam Schefter, from ESPN, reports New York Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) is "on track to play" in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys.
| Footballguys view: On Wednesday, Nabers told reporters that he can decide whether he suits up or sits out in Week 1 against the Cowboys. If Nabers does play, there's no telling if he's going to be on a snap count. That makes him more of a WR2/flex play in Week 1. |
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Jets | RB Hall 'good to go' for Week 1 Thu Sep 10, 04:09 PM
Rich Cimini, from ESPN, reports New York Jets RB Breece Hall (groin) said he is "good to go and can handle a full workload, if necessary."
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa suffers apparent injury in practice Thu Sep 10, 03:03 PM
After a throw during individual warmups, Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa grabbed his back and momentarily took a seat on the field. Appeared uncomfortable for a few seconds, then stood up. Cooper Rush took the bulk of the throws in the remainder of the media viewing portion of practice.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold expected to miss Week 2 Thu Sep 10, 01:56 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, who suffered a hip injury against the New England Patriots Wednesday night, is expected to miss next week's game, but he should be back sooner rather than later, sources say.
| Footballguys view: With 17 days from Wednesday until their Week 3 game against the Washington Commanders, Darnold gets a schedule break as well. Drew Lock should be added in superflex/start-2QB leagues. He will be the starter for the Seahawks while Darnold is out. If things progress as expected, Darnold will be back after only missing a game or two. |
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Packers | Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to misdemeanor charges Thu Sep 10, 01:40 PM
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has resolved the criminal charges that led to him being placed on the NFL's Commissioner Exempt list last month. Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property in a Wisconsin courtroom on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: The NFL can take their time in this situation, and most expect Jacobs to be handed a suspension at some point. Until then, the Packers are moving forward with a RBBC featuring MarShawn Lloyd as the lead back. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown believed to have a high-ankle sprain; MRI coming Thu Sep 10, 11:43 AM
New England Patriots HC Mike Vrabel had no update to offer on the ankle injury A.J. Brown suffered against the Seattle Seahawks in his postgame press conference. Still, a report from NFL Media on Thursday says that the initial belief is that Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain.
| Footballguys view: Brown is set for an MRI on Thursday to determine the extent of the damage and create a sense of when he might be able to return to action. There's no timetable at this time, but the Patriots' passing attack sure did struggle in the season opener. |
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49ers | George Kittle not listed on final injury report Thu Sep 10, 01:59 AM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) is not listed on injury report for Week 1.
| Footballguys view: While he enters Thursday night's game in Melbourne with a clean bill of health, 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said the team planned to monitor the veteran's playing time against the Rams. "We got to be smart with that," Shanahan said. Kittle had an Achilles tear in January, so it only makes sense to ease him back into action early this season. On a limited snap count, Kittle can post low-end TE1 numbers. We like him as a TE2 with upside for Week 1. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown leaves locker room in boot after injuring ankle Thu Sep 10, 01:26 AM
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown left Wednesday night's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks early in the third quarter with a right ankle injury and did not return.
| Footballguys view: Brown, in his Patriots debut, remained down following a third-down incomplete pass in which quarterback Drake Maye was throwing in his direction with Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett in tight coverage. Pritchett's right knee appeared to land on Brown's ankle with the force of his body weight. Brown grabbed for the back of his right leg as he sat up. According to Boston Herald staffer Andrew Callahan, Brown walked out of the Patriots locker room wearing a boot on his right foot after the game. Expect more testing when the Patriots get home. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold avoided a fracture; will have an MRI on his injured hip Thu Sep 10, 01:22 AM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, who injured his hip in the second series of Wednesday night's win over the Patriots, received positive news following a CT scan, and coach Mike Macdonald said doctors ruled out a fracture.
| Footballguys view: Darnold will have an MRI Thursday for more info, but the belief after an X-Ray and CT scan is that Darnold avoided a major injury. We'll follow up after the MRI, but given the lack of clarity on the injury, Macdonald said he didn't know what Darnold's status would be for Seattle's Week 2 matchup against Arizona. Drew Lock took over for Darnold and played well, hitting 16 of 22 for 187 passing yards and 1 TD pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. |
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Ravens | WR Flowers limited on Wednesday Wed Sep 9, 06:34 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) was limited on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Flowers has been bothered by some nagging injuries this summer. A quad bruise had him missing time earlier in training camp, and now he's dealing with a hamstring injury. Flowers did tell reporters he feels "great" and is ready to go in Week 1 against the Colts. We like him as a mid-range WR2 with upside. |
Saints | RB Kamara limited on Wednesday Wed Sep 9, 06:33 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: It's been a few weeks since Kamara suffered an MCL sprain in practice, and his Week 1 status is still in question. Kamara might have to miss Week 1, but it seems like he's going to be back sooner than expected. Let's see how his body reacts to a day of practice on Wednesday. A full participation on Friday would show Kamara is going to play in Week 1. A limited practice on Friday could make him a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Lions. |
Buccaneers | WR McMillan limited on Wednesday Wed Sep 9, 06:32 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) was limited on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: McMillan should be out there against the Bengals on Sunday. We've got him as a WR5/deep flex in Week 1 as he's a little banged up dealing with this knee injury, and McMillan is behind Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka in the pecking order. |
Cardinals | No limit on rookie RB Love Wed Sep 9, 06:30 PM
Arizona Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur said there is "no limit" on Jeremiyah Love (ankle) in practice.
| Footballguys view: Love should be able to play in Week 1, although LaFleur did not confirm that just yet. Tyler Allgeier should get plenty of work in tandem with Love, at least to begin the regular season. |
Raiders | Brock Bowers has meniscus trim; out a week or two Wed Sep 9, 05:08 PM
Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro and Pro Bowl TE Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday in Dallas with Dr. Daniel Cooper and is expected to miss "a game or two," league sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter. Bowers got banged up "a little in camp," and the injury was diagnosed last week.
| Footballguys view: Michael Mayer becomes an immediate addition for Fantasy GMs out there. He's a good all-around tight end that can post TE1 numbers. We should see an uptick in targets for wide receivers like Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor, and Jack Bech. Starting RB Ashton Jeanty should get plenty of work as the Raiders lean on their rushing attack. Rookie RB Mike Washington could get a few more opportunities as well. Bowers is looking at a Week 3 return against the Saints. |
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Panthers | Jonathon Brooks limited by a groin injury Wed Sep 9, 04:48 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury. Nonetheless, head coach Dave Canales is very confident Brooks will play against Chicago.
| Footballguys view: Brooks is limited on Wednesday, but we'll see if he can be a full participant by Friday at the latest. He's a talented but oft-injured back who is going to work in a RBBC with Chuba Hubbard and the Panthers this season. Brooks is an RB3/deep flex play while Hubbard is a more of an low-end RB2/flex play in PPR leagues. |
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Giants | Malik Nabers works fully in Wednesday's practice Wed Sep 9, 04:37 PM
New York Giants HC John Harbaugh said WR Malik Nabers was a full participant in today's practice ahead of Sunday night's opener against the Cowboys.
| Footballguys view: A full participation is a great sign for Nabers' availability in Week 1. He's coming back from the ACL injury he suffered last year in Week 4. Nabers may not be 100 percent to begin the regular season, but we still like him as a WR2/flex option for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
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Vikings | Wentz to be QB2 behind Murray; McCarthy is QB3 Wed Sep 9, 03:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell announced that Carson Wentz will be the No. 2 backup QB on Sunday vs. the Packers, and J.J. McCarthy will be QB3.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. McCarthy could use a fresh start, but for now he's going to hold a clipboard and somehow try and develop (likely running the scout team). Wentz is a seasoned pro with a ton of experience, so he'll be able to step in if Murray goes down with an injury. Buy low on McCarthy in dynasty if you believe he can turn things around if/when he gets a fresh start. There may not be too many Fantasy GMs out there that believe McCarthy could do that. |
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty slated to practice Wednesday Wed Sep 9, 03:23 PM
Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak confirmed that RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) will practice on Wednesday heading into Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: Good news for Jeanty here. He's the lead back on a team that should lean on him early and often - in a Shanahan system! Jeanty, when healthy, can gash defenders and rack up yards as both a runner and receiver out of the backfield. Now without TE Brock Bowers for at least two weeks, the Raiders should lean on Jeanty early and often. |
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Bengals | Chase, Higgins on track to play in Week 1 Wed Sep 9, 02:33 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals expect to have both of their top wide receivers on the field against the Buccaneers in Week 1. Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins returned to practice on Monday, and head coach Zac Taylor told reporters at a Wednesday press conference that both players are on track to play. Chase missed time with a hyperextended knee while Higgins has been dealing with a heel injury. "Yes. They'll continue to do more and more every day, but I like the pace that they're on right now," Taylor said.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the Bengals here as they kick off their season against the Buccaneers. That should be a high-scoring game, so Higgins should be able to produce near-WR1 numbers for Fantasy GMs who start him this week. |
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Dolphins | Hafley: no pitch count for Chris Bell Wed Sep 9, 01:45 PM
Miami Dolphins rookie WRs Chris Bell and Caleb Douglas are starting receivers (at least in three-receiver sets), head coach Jeff Hafley confirms. Hafley added that there will be no pitch count on Bell.
| Footballguys view: Bell spent part of the offseason on the NFI list as he recovered from the torn ACL he suffered his final season in college at Louisville. The Dolphins are rebuilding this year, and that's why two third-round rookies are their starting wide receivers. We've got both Douglas and Bell as 'what the heck' flex plays in Week 1. |
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Jaguars | RB Allen a game-time decision Wed Sep 9, 01:34 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars HC Liam Coen said RB LeQuint Allen (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Week 1 against the Browns.
| Footballguys view: Allen is a young back we appreciate in super deep dynasty formats. If he doesn't play against the Browns on Sunday, the Jaguars turn to more Chris Rodriguez. They have Bhayshul Tuten as a co-starter, and both backs will do more if Allen isn't out there. |
Buccaneers | WR Egbuka seems to be okay Wed Sep 9, 01:24 PM
Rick Stroud, from the Tampa Bay Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka appears to be fine as he continues to deal with his toe problem.
| Footballguys view: Egbuka was out there practicing on Wednesday as the team prepares for their Week 1 matchup against the Bengals. This game could be a high-scoring event, so Egbuka will be in nearly everyone's fantasy lineup. We like him as a low-end WR2 with upside in Week 1. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield's new deal is worth $165 million Wed Sep 9, 02:35 AM
Following up on an earlier item, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield and the Bucs struck a deal on a contract extension. Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network Ian Rapoport on Tuesday that it's a three-year extension worth $165 million.
| Footballguys view: Deals get done at deadlines, and with the regular season upon us the Buccaneers decided to finalize a deal with their quarterback. Mayfield is now under contract through his age-34 season. He gives the Buccaneers a solid starter they can rely on as they try to win their division. Mayfield is a QB2 with upside in Week 1 against the Bengals. |
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49ers | George Kittle's playing time will be monitored Wed Sep 9, 02:34 AM
San Francisco 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said the team will monitor the playing time for George Kittle and Nick Bosa in Week 1 against the Rams. "We got to be smart with that," Shanahan said.
| Footballguys view: Kittle had an Achilles' tear in January, so it only makes sense to ease him back into action early this season. On a limited snap count, Kittle can post low-end TE1 numbers. We like him as a TE2 with upside for Week 1. |
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Raiders | Fernando Mendoza is listed as QB2 Wed Sep 9, 02:33 AM
Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak has declined to say whether rookie Fernando Mendoza or Aidan O'Connell will back up starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. But the team's depth chart says it's Mendoza. The Raiders released their first depth chart of the regular season Tuesday, and it has Mendoza as QB2 and O'Connell as QB3.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. Mendoza, the no.1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, is the quarterback of the future for the Raiders. When does the future get here? We'll likely see Mendoza get the starting nod at some point this year...perhaps when the Raiders are eliminated from playoff contention... perhaps sooner than that. Either way, we're not planning on Cousins being the starter for the entire season. |
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49ers | DT Alfred Collins suffers season-ending injury Wed Sep 9, 02:32 AM
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon in practice this week, according to coach Kyle Shanahan.
| Footballguys view: A second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Collins was set to start for the 49ers in Week 1. Collins is out for the 2026 season. Now, he will schedule a surgery and begin a recovery that should take about a year. |
Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield agrees to three-year extension Tue Sep 8, 05:13 PM
Two-time Pro Bowl selection Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers reached agreement today on a three-year contract extension that will prevent the quarterback from becoming a free agent after this season, per ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield had broken off talks as camp opened, but with the regular season kicking off this week, a deal has been revisited and now struck. It's not going to have a fantasy impact in the short term, but it's fair to wonder if Mayfield playing with his next payday on the line wouldn't have been more ideal for our purposes. Nonetheless, it's a done deal, and Mayfield is tied to the Bucs through 2029. |
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