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Rams | McVay: Puka Nacua making good progress (2026-09-05 14:54:23) [jump to this story] Jaguars | Gladstone open to negotiating with Parker Washington during the season (2026-09-05 14:37:58) [jump to this story] Falcons | Tagovailoa or Penix for Week 1? Decision coming Monday? (2026-09-05 14:34:23) [jump to this story] |
Seahawks | Arroyo, Shaheed to have larger roles in new offense Sun Sep 6, 06:18 PM
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com expects to "a lot of two tight ends on the field" for the Seahawks under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury. He said both AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo will be "major" parts of the offense. Fowler also said that he expects Rashid Shaheed to be "more of a complete receiver" in the offense this year, and that he should get more targets this season.
| Footballguys view: Fowler indicated that perhaps Jaxon Smith-Njigba's astronomical 36% target share could go down with Shaheed getting "more of that", and defenses will certainly be trying to force Sam Darnold to look to someone other than Smith-Njigba early in the season. Arroyo has made a lot of strides in his second offseason after the team took him in the second round last year, and he could also help take some heat off of Darnold with his vertical speed and athleticism in the middle of the field while providing a heavier personnel set to benefit the running game , which will be led in Week 1 by rookie Jadarian Price, who Fowler will be a big factor says won't get 20 carries a game because Seattle likes to use two or three backs. |
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Rams | Aaron Donald, Myles Garrett to practice Sunday Sun Sep 6, 06:09 PM
Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports that Rams DT Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett (knee) will practice on Sunday and that head coach Sean McVay will update their status on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: Donald's status is more uncertain than Garrett's. Garrett has been resting his knee because of swelling since July, but that was likely a load management strategy as much it was addressing the injury. Donald just signed with the team a week ago, so he might not truly be in "football shape" yet. Still, practicing today makes it more likely Donald can go on Thursday vs. San Francisco. The Rams defense could be something special (including in fantasy leagues) if both Donald and Garrett are anywhere near their typical Hall of Fame level of play this year. |
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Giants | Beat writer 'confident' Skattebo is team RB1 to open season, wouldn't be surprised if Harris takes over at some point Sun Sep 6, 05:30 PM
Dan Duggan of The Athletic wrote that he is confident Cam Skattebo will be the #1 back for the Giants season opener vs. Cowboys, and he is not sure if the team sees free agent pickup Najee Harris as ready for the #2 job in Week 1, but that his sense is that it "won't be long" until Harris is the #2 back. After that, Duggan writes that it "wouldn't surprise (him) if Harris becomes the lead back at some point this season".
| Footballguys view: This is reassuring if you are deciding whether to put Skattebo in your Week 1 lineup, but a bit concerning if you were planning on counting on him as a starter all season. Skattebo left Tyrone Tracy in the dust last season, but Najee Harris is a proven perennial 1000 yard rusher that Giants run game architect Greg Roman loves from their brief time together with the Chargers last year. Harris should be rostered in most leagues, even if he is an inactive in Week 1, which Duggan thinks is possible. |
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Bills | Keon Coleman could play Week 1, Shakir, Johnson uncertain Sun Sep 6, 05:10 PM
Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports that Bills WR Keon Coleman returned to practice last week, but WR Khalil Shakir and RB Ty Johnson did not, although they were working on the side, with Shakir getting in some jogging. He called returning to practice with more than a week before the season opener an "extremely promising sign" for Coleman.
| Footballguys view: Buscaglia speculated that the team might be giving Shakir "all the rest it can until the first regular-season week arrives" "given his usual workload", but that both he and Johnson are uncertain for Week 1. If Shakir can't go, fourth round pick Skyler Bell, who impressed with his toughness after the catch in the preseason finale against the Steelers, will get more work along with Coleman. If Johnson, who hasn't practiced since August 8, can't go, expect James Cook to get more work in the passing game. |
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Giants | Jameis Winston signs two-year, $13 million extension Sun Sep 6, 05:01 PM
Jordan Schultz reports that the Giants and QB Jameis Winston have agreed to a two-year, $13 million extension.
| Footballguys view: While Winston might have had a chance for more value growth if he became a free agent next season, backing up Jaxson Dart is also a decent recipe to see the field as a starter at least once or twice in a season, if not more often and longer. The Giants want Dart to not put his body in danger as much as a runner, but that is easier requested than done. Winston had a rushing touchdown in one of his two starts last year, and threw for 366 yards and two scores in the other. He is one of the few backups worth rostering in superflex leagues. Obviously, Winston and the Giants coaching staff must be hitting it off. Winston's presence will also be good for Dart's development and that is one of the reasons the team pursued the extension. |
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Patriots | Rhamondre Stevenson 'clear cut starter', Henderson misses practice again. Sun Sep 6, 04:43 PM
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson missed practice again on Sunday September 6. Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports that New England RB Rhamondre Stevenson "would have been the clear-cut starter" even if TreVeyon Henderson's status for Wednesday's season opener was not in doubt.
| Footballguys view: Reiss is one of the most trusted beat writers, so we believe him. He cited the 46-25 snap split from the season opener last year when making the above statement. Reiss expects the team to call up Hassan Haskins or Lan Larison from the practice squad to help Corey Kiner (who they just acquired from the Cardinals for a seventh round pick) back up Stevenson vs. the Seahawks. You might not have drafted Stevenson to be a starter for your fantasy team considering how late he was falling (rounds past Henderson) in early drafts, but he should be in lineups nonetheless. |
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Bengals | Burrow: Chase Brown will be a big factor this year Sun Sep 6, 02:25 AM
For all the money the Cincinnati Bengals have spent on quarterback Joe Burrow and the passing attack, it can be easy to overlook running back Chase Brown. But Burrow can't be lumped into that group. "Obviously we're going to get the ball in (wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase)'s hands as many times as we can," Burrow said in late July. "But I think a close second is Chase Brown just because of how explosive he is and the things he can do with the ball in his hands."
| Footballguys view: Fantasy drafters noticed Brown putting up fantasy first round pick numbers once Burrow returned from injury last year, pushing Brown up into the first half of the second round of drafts. If we had heard this earlier in the summer, Brown might have gotten into the first round, and we won't talk you out of taking him in the late first if you haven't drafted yet. |
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Vikings | S Harrison Smith returns to Minnesota Sun Sep 6, 02:22 AM
After months of contemplating retirement, safety Harrison Smith has agreed to return to the Minnesota Vikings for a 15th season, the team announced Saturday.
| Footballguys view: Smith's return is huge for a defense that already lost Jamal Adams, saw Smith's replacement Theo Jackson suffer a leg injury this summer that still has him sidelined, and saw long term replacement and third round pick Jakobe Thomas had some back troubles this summer. The team intends to start Smith vs. the Packers in Week 1 even though he wasn't at camp. Smith played one of the best games of the season on Christmas last year, so he can still bring it and will improve the Vikings defense, especially their playmaking ability. |
Jaguars | QB Lawrence 'can play more freely' Sat Sep 5, 06:17 PM
Mike DiRocco, from ESPN, reports Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence worked this offseason to gain a "graduate level understanding" of Liam Coen's offense.
| Footballguys view: Last year, in his first year in the Coen offense, Lawrence was trying to learn the offense while playing through/with injury. This offseason, Lawrence has worked diligently to further understand progressions and adjustments. He's an elite-level player, and there's a chance Lawrence could finish 2026 as the no.1 fantasy quarterback. |
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49ers | DE Sam Okuayinonu placed on IR Sat Sep 5, 05:35 PM
49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu won't play against the Rams on Thursday, and he will miss at least three more games as well. The 49ers announced that they placed Okuayinonu on injured reserve on Saturday.
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RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is not present for the media-access portion of Saturday's practice. He hasn't practiced since sustaining the injury on Aug. 24. The Patriots will submit their first injury report of the season later Saturday.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs have been preparing for more Rhamondre Stevenson to begin the regular season if Henderson can't go. The Patriots play on Wednesday night against the Seahawks in the season opener, and without practicing on Saturday it doesn't look good for Henderson. He hasn't practiced with the team since suffering the ankle injury late in August. |
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Giants | Jaxson Dart gaining confidence in new offense Sat Sep 5, 03:12 PM
Jaxson Dart flashed a lot of potential last season in Brian Daboll's scheme. This summer, Dart looked shaky at times in the Giants' revamped offense, led by Matt Nagy and approved by John Harbaugh. Still, Dart expressed optimism about his progress with learning this system. "I feel so much better," Dart said of where he's at now, compared to the spring. "I feel in command. I feel confident. In this offense, there's a lot that's put on the quarterback's plate, but it's exactly how I want it. It's exactly how I viewed this coming together.
| Footballguys view: Nagy's scheme could end up being perfect for a quarterback like Dart. They should feature the rushing attack, which opens up play-action opportunities for the passing game. Nagy should have some designed runs for Dart as well. That makes Dart an interesting QB2 you likely got late in your drafts. |
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Raiders | More optimism about Ashton Jeanty's recovery Sat Sep 5, 03:07 PM
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty's status for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins is uncertain. But general manager John Spytek said the second-year player is in a "good spot" in his recovery from an ankle injury. "I expect him to be back as quick as he can, maybe quicker than some people would expect," Spytek said. "When that is, we'll see."
| Footballguys view: The Raiders could have Jeanty out there in Week 1 if he continues to progress. He's expected to be ready for the opener, but rookie RB Mike Washington has worked his way into more touches. While Jeanty provides RB2 punch with upside, Washington is at least a deep flex play in what could be a larger-than-expected role. |
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Giants | Tyrone Tracy Jr. a likely Week 1 inactive? Sat Sep 5, 03:03 PM
The odds of the Giants keeping four running backs active for Sunday night really don't make sense. This position might, in fact, be one where injury comes into play. Tyrone Tracy Jr. was still dealing with the stinger he suffered against the Jets in the preseason finale, so it's unknown at this time how much he'll be able to do in the coming week.
| Footballguys view: The Giants have a jam-packed backfield with Cam Skattebo, Najee Harris and Devin Singletary ahead of Tracy on the depth chart. Tracy was evaluated for a concussion in the preseason finale, but he cleared that with just a stinger instead. He has little to no fantasy value in his current role. |
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Panthers | Canales planning more varied usage for Tetairoa McMillan Sat Sep 5, 03:02 PM
Head coach Dave Canales said this week that the Panthers want to take advantage of Tetairoa McMillan's size over the middle. "We'll use [McMillan] in a versatile way, be able to take advantage of how comfortable he is in the slot, and then also still be able to take advantage of the one-on-one opportunities when they come to us," Canales said of the Panthers' No. 8 pick in 2025 out of Arizona.
| Footballguys view: McMillan will be a big part of what the Panthers do with their passing game. We like him as a WR2 with upside on a weekly basis. Having a more varied way of using McMillan could help him outproduce his average draft position (WR23). |
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Rams | McVay: Puka Nacua making good progress Sat Sep 5, 02:54 PM
Sean McVay said Puka Nacua (psoas) is "making good progress." McVay added that Nacua has "been hitting some high-speed yards at a really good clip with (VP of Sports Medicine and Performance) Reggie [Scott] and his group," McVay said. "And when we get back out there, it'll be fun to have him."
| Footballguys view: The Rams open up the season in Australia for a game against the 49ers. Nacua is making good progress, and Fantasy GMs can rely on him as per usual. That means he's locked in as a WR1 for the season so long as he's healthy (and not in trouble with the league). |
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Lions | RB Jacob Saylors has earned the trust of coaches Sat Sep 5, 02:50 PM
According to Tim Twentyman, RB Jacob Saylors runs hard and has earned the trust of the coaching staff not only with his play on offense but also his play on special teams. He led the preseason in total scrimmage yards. He could be in the mix to return kicks if active on gameday.
| Footballguys view: With Isiah Pacheco on IR to begin the season (the team hopes he returns this year), Saylors is going to be the primary backup to Jahmyr Gibbs. We might see Gibbs get the largest workload of his career so far in 2026, so Saylors may not get much time on the field unless Gibbs needs a breather. Undrafted out of East Tennessee State in 2023, Saylors has bounced around to a few different NFL teams and was a standout player in the UFL. In super deep dynasty, we are monitoring his progress. |
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Jaguars | Gladstone open to negotiating with Parker Washington during the season Sat Sep 5, 02:37 PM
Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said this week the Jaguars would be open to negotiating a deal with fourth-year wide receiver Parker Washington during the season.
| Footballguys view: The Jaguars are open to getting something done with Washington as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. Washington is coming off career-best numbers in 2025 (58 catches, 847 yards, five touchdowns) and should best those totals this year. Fantasy GMs are excited about Washington's upside as the no.1 receiver for the Jaguars' offense. We like him as a WR2/flex option from a fantasy perspective. |
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Falcons | Tagovailoa or Penix for Week 1? Decision coming Monday? Sat Sep 5, 02:34 PM
The race for the Falcons' starting quarterback job between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. is going down to the wire ahead of the season opener for the 2026 NFL season. NFL insider Jeremy Fowler provided an update during his appearance on The Insiders show via NFL Network. "I suspect as early as Monday, when Kevin Stefanski addresses the media, that he could announce this thing."
| Footballguys view: Penix is returning from the knee injury that cut short his 2025 season, and he's missed a lot of offseason work during recovery. Tagovailoa has been terrible in training camp and the preseason, but he could get the nod if Penix is not quite ready to resume starting. The Falcons need to get Penix healthy and get him in the lineup to determine whether or not he can be their franchise quarterback. The 2024 first-round pick has struggled to impress (and stay healthy) during his short career. |
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Rams | Aaron Donald traveling to Australia, status uncertain Fri Sep 4, 06:11 PM
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said every player would travel to Australia for the Week 1 game vs. San Francisco. He also said it was a big week for DT Aaron Donald "in terms of how he feels. If he feels good enough to go, great. If not, I've got a lot of confidence in the other guys that'll be ready to step up if that's the case, that have really gotten all the reps anyways."
| Footballguys view: There's a chance Donald will play, but it's not a sure thing. The Rams D/ST is still a great play if Donald sits, but they are a must-play if he goes. Not since Jerome Brown and Reggie White have we seen two defensive linemen of this caliber line up next to each other. |
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Rams | McVay: Bennett, Simpson 2A and 2B behind Stafford Fri Sep 4, 05:55 PM
The Rams released a depth chart that shows Stetson Bennett as the team's second quarterback and first-round pick Ty Simpson as their third quarterback, but head coach Sean McVay said things are less clear-cut than that would make it appear. McVay said that he has not made a decision about who will be active for Thursday's game against the 49ers because he views the two quarterbacks on equal footing when it comes to the competition to be the next man up behind Matthew Stafford. "I look at it as the 2A, 2B," McVay said, "and we'll see how we approach the game."
| Footballguys view: Bennett has more experience in the system, but Simpson didn't look like the preseason game was too big for him. Hopefully we won't have to see who the Rams would turn to if Stafford misses time, but we would expect whoever it is to be well-prepared by McVay. |
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Packers | Josh Jacobs' initial court appearance moved to Sept. 10 Fri Sep 4, 04:05 PM
The initial court appearance for Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been moved from Nov. 17 to Sept. 10, court records show -- although he likely won't appear in court for that hearing. Jacobs, who is currently on the Commissioner Exempt List, faces misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property for a May 23 incident at a Hobart home with his girlfriend.
| Footballguys view: We can't say for sure what the implications of this change are on Jacobs' status with the NFL, if there are any at all. We should probably expect Jacobs to get at least a six-game suspension, so even if this case gets resolved much earlier than expected, we probably would not see Jacobs until Week 7 or 8. This doesn't significantly change his value for remaining drafts. |
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Texans | Tank Dell gets a revised contract Fri Sep 4, 02:29 PM
Wide receiver Tank Dell and the Texans have worked out a revised contract for the coming season. Per Spotrac, Dell has agreed to a one-year, $1.7 million contract for 2026. The move comes with $1 million in guaranteed money and saves the Texans nearly $2 million in cap space.
| Footballguys view: We hope to see Dell play at some point this year, but we can't say when that will happen other than it won't be in the first four games. The team has said that he just needed more time, but it has almost been two years since his catastrophic leg injury, so the team is probably considering anything they get from Dell a bonus. They traded for Kayshon Boutte when Jayden Higgins went down, perhaps an indication that they knew Dell's status was precarious earlier this summer. |
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Bears | D'Andre Swift experienced cramps Fri Sep 4, 03:51 AM
Bears RB D'Andre Swift, who left Thursday's practice and was said to be in significant discomfort, was said to be experiencing "a cramp," sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Cramps can cause significant discomfort, so this doesn't seem outlandish. If you rushed to pick up Roschon Johnson knowing that Kyle Monangai just started running again after suffering a knee injury in mid-August, maybe don't throw Johnson back until we hear whether Monangai is playing. It's worth holding Johnson simply because of the offense and playcaller he is connected to. |
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Bears | WR Rome Odunze should be fine Fri Sep 4, 03:49 AM
Preliminary indications are that Bears WR Rome Odunze should be all good after leaving Thursday's practice with an apparent foot issue.
| Footballguys view: Since it was a problem with his right foot - not the left foot that he suffered a stress fracture in - we can classify this as only an injury scare - a refreshing change of pace from this summer in fantasy football. |
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Cowboys | Jake Ferguson's contract restructured Fri Sep 4, 03:47 AM
The Dallas Cowboys created a little more than $19 million in salary cap space by restructuring the contracts of three players, sources told ESPN. Veteran defensive tackle Kenny Clark, cornerback DaRon Bland, and tight end Jake Ferguson had their deals reworked to give the Cowboys flexibility as the 2026 season begins or allow the club to carry over any unused space to 2027.
| Footballguys view: Dallas should be able to trade for an impact player if they need to. The defense should be much improved and the offense has maybe the best wide receiver combination in the league and a rising star at offensive coordinator. They could be seen as a Super Bowl contender if they look good in Week 3 and 4 yardstick games against Baltimore and Houston. |
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Bears | D'Andre Swift exits practice early with apparent injury Thu Sep 3, 06:25 PM
Bears RB D'Andre Swift exited Thursday's practice with an apparent injury. He left toward the end of practice during a full team period. After carrying the ball on a first-and-10 from the offense's own 1-yard line, Swift came off the field apparently holding at his midsection or core area.
| Footballguys view: The Bears had both Swift and WR Rome Odunze get banged up in Thursday's practice. While Odunze's injury may be minor, we're also uncertain about Swift's injury. Backup Kyle Monangai is week-to-week with a knee injury, but most expect him to be ready for Week 1. If Swift has to miss time, Monangai could be an RB2 option for Fantasy GMs (if he in fact is healthy and ready to play) out there. Stay tuned. |
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Bears | WR Rome Odunze leaves practice early Thu Sep 3, 06:23 PM
Bears WR Rome Odunze left Thursday's practice early after he came up hobbling during an install period at the start of practice. Looked like his right leg. He wasn't overly concerned -- he tried to stay in -- but trainers pulled him off.
| Footballguys view: It seems like this could be a minor injury, but we'll wait to see if we get more information. His 2025 foot injury is not something Odunze even thinks about anymore, but it's something to monitor. Again, this seems minor but it just happened and we're all waiting to get more news out of the Bears' facility. |
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Seahawks | TE Barner to do more than expected? Thu Sep 3, 06:17 PM
Andrew Destin, from The Athletic, reports Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner will likely see an uptick in production, as should backup TE Elijah Arroyo this year.
| Footballguys view: As the article notes, new Seahawks OC Brian Fleury worked as the TE coach with the 49ers for four seasons, and the position could be featured more than some think. Barner had multiple offseason surgeries, but he's healthy now and ready to build on his 2025 career-best numbers of 52 catches for 519 yards and six touchdowns. He's a low-end TE2 in non-PPR formats, but the upside is there for Barner to work into more of a high-end TE2 this season. |
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49ers | TE Kittle on a snap count Week 1? Thu Sep 3, 06:12 PM
Matt Barrows, from The Athletic, reports he is sure San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) won't be on the field for his usual 95 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 1 against the Rams.
| Footballguys view: Kittle is coming back from the Achilles injury that cut short his 2025 season. He did travel to Australia with the team as they prepare for the Week 1 divisional matchup. Kittle might be eased into action, and that means a snap count could be coming. Even with limited snaps, Kittle could have some high-value targets/touches and that puts him in the low-end TE1 range for fantasy purposes. |
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Seahawks | How will RB touches be split between Price and Holani? Thu Sep 3, 06:05 PM
Andrew Destin, from The Athletic, suggests the Seattle Seahawks will feature rookie RB Jadarian Price on early downs while RB George Holani plays the third-down, short-yardage and goal-line roles.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs are trying to navigate this early-season split for the Seahawks running backs. Zach Charbonnet (PUP, knee) will return later this year from injury, but to begin the season we'll see both Price and Holani featured in different ways. We see Price and Holani as RB3/flex plays with their current roles. |
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Patriots | RB TreVeyon Henderson continues to miss practice Thu Sep 3, 04:39 PM
Per multiple reports from Patriots practice on Thursday, running back TreVeyon Henderson remained off the field. Henderson has not practiced since hurting his ankle during practice on August 24.
| Footballguys view: With only three practices remaining before their Week 1 opener against the Seahawks, Henderson is trending in the wrong direction. Even though reporters have suggested that Henderson will be ready for Week 1, we need to see his practice status next week before sharing that same confidence. Rhamondre Stevenson could be in for a big workload next Wednesday night. |
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Colts | Alec Pierce completes first full practice Thu Sep 3, 04:07 PM
After an injection days after the end of the 2025 season, followed by surgery that came with a four-to-six-month recovery process, WR Alec Pierce completed his first full practice of the offseason Thursday.
| Footballguys view: As planned, Pierce is on track to play in Week 1. He signed a big contract extension in the spring, but then Pierce had to miss offseason work and training camp due to ankle surgery. Since he's missed so much time, it makes sense for the Colts to ease him into the game - perhaps on a snap count to begin the season. As the Colts' no.1 receiver, Fantasy GMs can trust Pierce as a big-play WR3/flex. |
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49ers | Plans to play Stribling at slot receiver? Thu Sep 3, 03:54 PM
Matt Barrows of The Athletic thinks the 49ers' plan at wide receiver is for #33 overall pick De'Zhaun Stribling to open the season as the starting slot receiver and "understudy" to Mike Evans at X, with Deebo Samuel at Z.
| Footballguys view: Stribling can move all over the formation, but having him as a 'power' slot makes a lot of sense. He can study the X position behind one of the best to ever play in Evans, but the rookie can also get on the field in 3-wide formations. We like the idea of Stribling playing as a deep flex play for Fantasy GMs to begin the 2026 season. |
Ravens | Zay Flowers back in practice; on track for Week 1 Thu Sep 3, 02:38 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers is practicing for the first time in two weeks. Flowers (undisclosed injury) hasn't practiced since the joint practices in Minnesota on Aug. 20. It looks like Lamar Jackson's favorite target is set for the Sept. 13 season opener.
| Footballguys view: The Ravens take on the Colts in Week 1, and Flowers should be good to go. He's had a couple of various injuries since training camp started, including a quad bruise and now this undisclosed lower-body injury. With Flowers out there this soon, he's set to participate more in practice next week. He's a WR2 with upside for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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Giants | Cam Skattebo considered retirement after injury Thu Sep 3, 02:37 PM
Giants RB Cam Skattebo said he considered retiring a month after his 2025 season-ending ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: It's a bit of an alarming statement for a player with one pro season (and not even a full one) under his belt. Skattebo suffered a serious ankle injury as a rookie, but he's rehabbed and now is ready for Week 1. The Giants added veteran RB Najee Harris, but Skattebo should be the featured back so long as he's healthy. That makes him an RB2/flex option for Fantasy GMs. |
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Cardinals | Michael Wilson signs three-year, $75 million extension Thu Sep 3, 02:34 PM
The Cardinals and WR Michael Wilson have agreed on a three-year, $75 million deal with $47 million guaranteed.
| Footballguys view: Instead of playing on the final year of his rookie contract, Wilson gets a big-money deal from the Cardinals. It's a wise move for an ascending player who should continue to develop as a playmaker in this league. After two 500-yard seasons to begin his career, Wilson exploded in 2025 with 78 catches for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns. He's a WR4/flex play with upside for Fantasy GMs this year. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. will eventually be the starter Thu Sep 3, 12:49 PM
According to NFL Network insider Cameron Wolfe, the Falcons plan for Michael Penix Jr. (knee) to start "eventually" this season, but head coach Kevin Stefanski has yet to decide whether Penix or Tua Tagovailoa will start Week 1 in Pittsburgh.
| Footballguys view: Will he eventually be good? The Falcons need to find out if Penix can be a reliable starter as soon as possible. Tagovailoa has been mostly terrible in camp and the preseason, so Falcons fans can't wait for Penix to get out there. However, Penix has struggled when healthy so far in his young pro career. |
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Colts | Anthony Richardson Sr. will be the backup QB Thu Sep 3, 12:34 PM
Colts HC Shane Steichen announces that Anthony Richardson Sr. will be their No. 2 QB behind Daniel Jones to start the season.
| Footballguys view: Richardson, a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, was supposed to be the team's franchise quarterback. Instead, he's going to be a backup and continue to try and develop his game behind Jones. While he doesn't have much value in redraft formats, Fantasy GMs in dynasty leagues can hold out some hope. |
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Cardinals | Michael Wilson agrees to three-year extension Thu Sep 3, 11:35 AM
The Cardinals reached agreement Wednesday with standout WR Michael Wilson on a three-year extension that keeps him in Arizona through the 2029 season, per ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapaport. Wilson is expected to sign the deal today.
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Raiders | Mike Washington Jr. to have a role this season Thu Sep 3, 11:27 AM
According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, Mike Washington Jr. is going to "be a weapon in Las Vegas." Even after Ashton Jeanty returns from his sprained ankle, Rapoport said Washington will "be a thing this year. Not just in real football, but in fantasy football."
| Footballguys view: Washington has been phenomenal this preseason. He's big, fast, and physical - and the rookie has flashed so much in camp that the team wants to get him involved. Even if Jeanty is at full strength, the Raiders should give him a breather from time to time by featuring Washington. He did have a bad fumbling and drop problem in college, so Washington has to clean that up if he's going to play up to his potential in the pros. |
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Packers | MarShawn Lloyd ready and eager to carry the load Thu Sep 3, 11:13 AM
The NFL's decision to put running back Josh Jacobs on paid leave has opened a big door for MarShawn Lloyd in Green Bay. Lloyd enters the season as the Packers' No. 1 back, and it's unclear when Jacobs will be back in the picture for the NFC North team, so the 2024 third-round pick will have a chance to make his case for an even longer run in the job. "I'm ready to play as much as they want me to play," Lloyd said. "I'm excited. It's a dream come true playing for the Packers, so however much carries I get, however much they put me in the game, I'm ready to go."
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs are excited about Lloyd's upside in the Packers' offense. Jacobs' time on the exempt list has to be seen as indefinite at this time. That means Lloyd is going to get a big opportunity, and if he's finally healthy it could pay off. To begin the regular season, Fantasy GMs should consider Lloyd an RB2 with upside. |
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Ravens | No timetable on possible discipline for Rashod Bateman Thu Sep 3, 11:07 AM
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman was arrested in June after allegedly breaking the windshield and windows of a car with his child and the child's mother inside, but he was not placed on paid leave by the NFL ahead of the cut to 53 players last weekend. That leaves Bateman available to the Ravens as the league's investigation into the matter plays out. On Wednesday, Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta said that he doesn't know the timeline for that process. "In these matters we just kind of sit back and wait for the league and the authorities to tell us what's going on," DeCosta said. "I have no indication how long that's going to take."
| Footballguys view: After a 45-catch season in 2024, Bateman had a disappointing 2025 with only 19 catches for 224 yards and two touchdowns. Currently, Bateman is not suspended although that still may be coming upon further investigation. The Ravens are looking for another weapon to go along with Zay Flowers, and guys like Ja'Kobi Lane/Devontez Walker would do more if Bateman has to miss time. |
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49ers | DE Bosa says he will play Week 1 Wed Sep 2, 07:04 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa (knee) said he is confident he will play in Week 1 against the Rams.
| Footballguys view: Bosa tore his ACL a year ago in Week 3, and he's been working his way back ever since then. He's returned to practice this week as the 49ers prepare for their game against the Rams in Australia next Thursday night. |
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Steelers | QB Rodgers praises WR Wilson Wed Sep 2, 06:55 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers said WR Roman Wilson had a 'fantastic camp.' Rodgers went out of his way to say that Wilson would have to play a large role for his team.
| Footballguys view: The veteran quarterback expressed the utmost confidence in the third-year wideout. Wilson has only played in 14 games over the last two seasons, and he's flashed just a bit (12 catches, 166 yards, one touchdown). He's a run-after-the-catch specialist who has won the no.3 spot in Pittsburgh behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. Second-round rookie WR Germie Bernard could push Wilson for that spot during the season. |
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Jaguars | WR Meyers back at practice Wednesday Wed Sep 2, 06:50 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars HC Liam Coen said WR Jakobi Meyers (thumb) returned to practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: There's no word as to whether or not Meyers is still wearing the brace on his hand due to this thumb injury. The team is easing Meyers back into action as they prepare for Week 1 against the Browns. Parker Washington and Brian Thomas Jr will work ahead of Meyers in the pecking order. However, Meyers could be a deep flex play to begin the regular season. |
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Browns | WR Bond not practicing Wednesday Wed Sep 2, 06:46 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Earlier this week, Browns HC Todd Monken said Bond had cleared the league's concussion protocol. The team is being cautious with Bond, so he may not be cleared (again?) in time for Week 1. Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, and Denzel Boston will get more work against the Jaguars. |
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Bills | Optimism about Shakir's Week 1 status Wed Sep 2, 06:42 PM
Matt Zenitz, from CBS Sports, reports "there's currently optimism" from the Bills that Khalil Shakir will play in Week 1 against the Texans.
| Footballguys view: The team has been quite cautious with Shakir as he deals with this undisclosed injury. Next week, the team will be preparing for their Week 1 matchup against the Texans. We'll know more about Shakir's status at that time...and they'll have to disclose what the injury is. |
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Ravens | GM optimistic about QB Jackson's contract extension Wed Sep 2, 06:38 PM
Baltimore Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said he is "optimistic" about reaching a contract extension with QB Lamar Jackson.
| Footballguys view: In fact, DeCosta said he would like to get a deal done sooner rather than later. With two years left on his deal, it would benefit Jackson and the Ravens to get something finished. There's not really a time crunch, but we could see something happening here before the start of the new league year. |
Jaguars | RB Allen may not play in Week 1 Wed Sep 2, 04:34 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars HC Liam Coen said he would be "pleasantly surprised" if RB LeQuint Allen Jr. (soft tissue) played in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns.
| Footballguys view: Allen is a player we appreciate in deep dynasty formats, but he has little value right now in redraft leagues. Bhayshul Tuten is the lead back, but Chris Rodriguez might get more work because of his ability to protect the quarterback. That makes Tuten more of a flex play, especially in non-PPR leagues, as he may not get as much work on passing downs if the team doesn't trust his pass protection. |