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Eagles | WR DeVonta Smith returns to full practice (2026-09-26 16:01:43) [jump to this story] Bears | QB Tyson Bagent returns to full practice (2026-09-26 15:01:10) [jump to this story] Texans | Texans elevate rookie WR Lewis Bond, a 'potential starter' with Nico Collins out (2026-09-26 13:42:14) [jump to this story] |
Broncos | Jonah Coleman (high-ankle sprain) headed to IR, expected back in late October Sat Sep 26, 04:26 PM
Broncos rookie RB Jonah Coleman will be placed on short-term injured reserve on Saturday with a high-ankle sprain and will miss the next few games. Coleman is expected back for Denver's game against the Cardinals in late October. He had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Eagles | WR DeVonta Smith returns to full practice Sat Sep 26, 04:01 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Smith was seen stretching without his jersey during the media portion of practice, so getting clarity about his status is refreshing. A full practice on Saturday means Smith is clearly on track to play on Monday night against the Bears. To say the Bears' defense is 'fantasy friendly' might be an understatement, making Smith a WR1 even if he's not quite 100 percent. |
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Eagles | RB Tank Bigsby returns to full practice Sat Sep 26, 04:01 PM
Eagles RB Tank Bigsby (abdomen) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Good news for Bigsby after he returned Friday in a limited fashion. With Saquon Barkley good for Monday night against the Bears, Bigsby is in his usual backup spot behind him. Barkley is an RB1, and Bigsby is a high-value stash player on your bench. |
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Bears | QB Tyson Bagent returns to full practice Sat Sep 26, 03:01 PM
Bears QB Tyson Bagent (concussion) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being held out of an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Caleb Williams is out in Week 3, and this week it seemed like Case Keenum was going to get the start on Monday night. If Bagent is cleared by an independent neurologist on Sunday, he would be able to play. Even though he missed most of practice this week, the team could turn to him as their starter against the Eagles. |
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Texans | Texans elevate rookie WR Lewis Bond, a 'potential starter' with Nico Collins out Sat Sep 26, 01:42 PM
The Texans elevated rookie WR Lewis Bond on Saturday ahead of Sunday's Week 3 game at the Colts. Bond is a potential starter with WR Nico Collins out again.
| Footballguys view: Collins will miss a second consecutive game, and that means the Texans' passing attack should flow through TE Dalton Schultz again. Schultz led the team last week against the Bengals with a whopping 13 targets, and he should be in line for a featured role again. Bond was the all-time receptions leader at Boston College, and he is a nuanced route-runner with toughness after the catch. He's a player we appreciate in deep dynasty, but we're not yet plugging him in as even a 'what the heck' flex in redraft leagues. |
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Bears | Tyson Bagent 'has not yet cleared protocol but is progressing' Sat Sep 26, 01:27 PM
Bears QB Tyson Bagent has not yet cleared the concussion protocol but has advanced through it enough to return to practice on Saturday. Returning to practice is part of the return-to-play process, and Bagent "has not yet cleared protocol but is progressing."
| Footballguys view: Bagent has to be cleared by an independent neurologist on Sunday in order to play on Monday night. Even though he's missed most of practice this week in concussion protocol, Bagent could be the Bears' starter against the Eagles in Week 3. Case Keenum has been preparing with the first team offense while Bagent (and Caleb Williams) have been out of action. |
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Jaguars | Travis Hunter to see more snaps 'on both sides of the ball' starting Sunday Sat Sep 26, 01:15 PM
Jaguars WR Travis Hunter will see an increased role on both offense and defense starting with Sunday's Week 3 game against the Patriots. Head coach Liam Coen said on Wednesday the team was "gonna look at giving" Hunter more offensive snaps this week. Hunter played just four offensive snaps and 29 on defense in Week 1.
| Footballguys view: We'll believe Coen here, but only to a certain point. Hunter has a great desire to play both ways, but he's been more effective as a corner than as a wide receiver during his pro career. Fantasy GMs are hopeful, as Hunter is an incredible athlete, but he could prove to be inconsistent if he does pop on offense for a game. Getting Hunter more snaps is on Coen's mind, but will he be consistent with that mindset? Will Hunter respond with great play and make Coen play him more? All fair questions the fantasy world is pondering when it comes to Hunter. |
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Titans | Titans elevate Michael Carter with Tyjae Spears questionable Sat Sep 26, 12:37 PM
The Titans elevated RB Michael Carter from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Giants, with RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) questionable. Carter is one of many former Giants and Jets players returning to MetLife Stadium, where a heavy ground attack is expected on both sides in bad weather.
| Footballguys view: Spears is not expected to play in Week 3 against the Giants, so Carter gets the elevation here. The Titans will use a lot of Tony Pollard, and we like him as an RB3/flex option in this matchup. Without Spears, rookie Nicholas Singleton should be the next man up to spell Pollard. With rain in the forecast, the Titans could go 'mudding' with that combination at running back. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith stretching without jersey, Hollywood Brown not practicing Sat Sep 26, 12:22 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was stretching without his jersey at practice on Saturday. WR Hollywood Brown (ankle) is not practicing. Smith was limited in Friday's practice after missing Thursday's session, and Brown did not practice Friday.
| Footballguys view: Many believe Smith will be able to play on Monday night against the Bears. If he goes against that defense, a top-10 finish in Week 3 is a distinct possibility - even at less than 100 percent. Resuming practice and then stretching without a jersey (presumably missing practice) is not a good sign for Smith's availability. |
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Ravens | Zay Flowers to test hamstring pregame, likely on 'pitch count' if he plays Sat Sep 26, 11:57 AM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) is expected to test his injury pregame before Sunday's Week 3 game against the Cowboys in Brazil and would likely be on a pitch count if he plays, ESPN reported.
| Footballguys view: A snap count for Flowers makes sense. The Ravens want to avoid another problem with his hamstring, and limiting him during the game could prevent any sort of re-aggravation. Flowers missed Week 2, and Rashod Bateman produced as the top wide receiver for the Ravens. If Flowers is back, but on a snap count, that gives us less clarity when projecting his and Bateman's potential. Right now, we think Bateman should produce as a WR3/flex and Flowers (if he plays) a WR4/flex in Week 3 against the Cowboys. |
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota named team captain for rest of season Sat Sep 26, 04:25 AM
The Commanders announced on Saturday that QB Marcus Mariota will be a team captain for the rest of the season.
| Footballguys view: Mariota will start in place of the injured Jayden Daniels on Sunday against the Seahawks. The Commanders want to get Daniels back as soon as possible, and the hope is that he will be out less than a month. Mariota is a decent play for Fantasy GMs in start-2QB/Superflex leagues, but this matchup against the Seahawks makes him more of a QB3 in such formats. |
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Broncos | Payton: Evan Engram blocking 'well' Sat Sep 26, 12:19 AM
Broncos head coach Sean Payton said on Friday that TE Evan Engram is blocking "well," which is part of the reason his snap count is up.
| Footballguys view: Payton is right, Engram has done a much better job in that department this season, and it's leading to more playing time. In his first season with the Broncos, Engram was only on the field for around 40 percent of their snaps. This year, that number is pushing towards 60 percent of the snaps. The Broncos are using a TEBC with Engram, Nate Adkins, and Adam Trautman. That lessens the fantasy value for Engram even though he's clearly getting more involved. We like him as a TE2 with upside. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley plans to play 'fearless' vs. Bears despite stinger Sat Sep 26, 12:19 AM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley plans to play "fearless" Monday night against the Bears as he eyes a return from a stinger injury. Barkley was limited in Thursday's practice with the shoulder injury before returning to full practice on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Eagles and Fantasy GMs here. A stinger is a scary injury, but Barkley has the right mindset. Both of his backups, RB Tank Bigsby (abdomen) and RB Will Shipley (foot), returned to practice (limited) on Friday as well. We like Barkley as an RB1 this week against the Bears as per usual. |
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Browns | Watson has 'best week' of practice, Delpit says he'll play, Panthers' Lloyd ruled out Sat Sep 26, 12:19 AM
Browns QB Deshaun Watson had his "best week" of practice heading into Sunday's home game against the Panthers. Browns S Grant Delpit (shoulder) says he will play on Sunday. Panthers LB Devin Lloyd has been ruled out for the game.
| Footballguys view: Well, we'll just have to wait and see about this whole 'best week' stuff when it comes to Watson. He is coming off a good game, as Watson completed 24 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns in the Browns' win against the Buccaneers. Against the Panthers in Week 3, Watson is a low-end QB2 for Fantasy GMs. That makes him an option only in start-2QB/Superflex leagues. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley will play vs. Bears, 'in a good spot' with stinger recovery Fri Sep 25, 05:44 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley will play in Monday night's game against the Bears. Barkley is confident in how his recovery from a stinger is going and believes he is in a good spot. He was limited in practice on Thursday while wearing a cowboy collar.
| Footballguys view: When Barkley's imaging results were delayed earlier this week, people quickly assumed the worst. But Barkley laid those concerns to rest when he returned to practice on Thursday. He's expected to practice the next two days and play on Monday night. Add him to your lineup as an RB1. |
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49ers | WR Mike Evans (hip) limited in Friday's practice Fri Sep 25, 05:15 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans (hip) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Evans is no stranger to playing after a week of limited practices. He didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, and his limited participation should be enough to expect him out there on Sunday. The 49ers have a divisional matchup against the Cardinals and are already down Ricky Pearsall, De'Zhaun Stribling, Christian Kirk, and Demarcus Robinson. Evans should be peppered with targets, putting him in the high-end WR2 tier. |
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Nico Collins out in Week 3 Fri Sep 25, 05:10 PM
Nico Collins (hamstring) is out for Week 3.
| Footballguys view: Collins suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1 and hasn't practiced since. With him out, Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte will operate as the outside receivers while Jaylin Noel works out of the slot. The biggest beneficiary so far has been Dalton Schultz, whose 22 targets rank second only to Trey McBride among all tight ends. Start Schultz as a solid TE1, and don't consider the receivers unless you are really desperate. |
Seahawks | Jadarian Price practices fully Friday, 'ready to go' for Week 3 Fri Sep 25, 04:47 PM
Seahawks RB Jadarian Price, who was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, practiced fully on Friday and is playing in Sunday's game at the Commanders. "He's taken a ton of reps, I'm excited to see him go play," head coach Mike Macdonald said. "He's ready to go."
| Footballguys view: Price has looked ready for NFL action from the start of his career and can be relied on as an RB2 in this week's matchup against the Commanders. He's expected to split some touches with George Holani and Emanuel Wilson, as he has through the first couple of weeks. But Price's role and talent make him the preferred back in fantasy. It doesn't sound like there are any limitations on his workload, so treat him as you would without an injury designation. |
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Broncos | Marvin Mims Jr. (foot) questionable for Sunday night vs. Rams Fri Sep 25, 04:47 PM
Broncos WR Marvin Mims Jr. is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams with a foot injury.
| Footballguys view: Mims has taken a backseat to Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Pat Bryant, and Troy Franklin. Even if he is active, you can't trust him as anything more than a unique flyer in DFS. |
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Broncos | RJ Harvey, J.K. Dobbins cleared for Sunday; Jonah Coleman ruled out vs. Rams Fri Sep 25, 04:29 PM
Broncos RB RJ Harvey (hamstring) was a full participant in practice on Friday and was not assigned a game status for Sunday night's Week 3 game against the Rams. Harvey was inactive for Denver's Week 2 win over the Jaguars after being listed as questionable. RB J.K. Dobbins (hip) also has no game status after a second straight full practice, while rookie RB Jonah Coleman (ankle) was ruled out after missing practice for the third consecutive day.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos' running back room has been banged up early this year, and they'll have Harvey and Dobbins active in Week 3. Coleman showed flashes in Week 2, and excitement about a growing role was starting to build. With Coleman out, expect Dobbins to handle the early-down work and Harvey to see the field on passing downs. Both are RB3s who likely need a touchdown to pay off in your starting lineup. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold (glute) cleared to play Sunday against Commanders Fri Sep 25, 04:27 PM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (glute) has been cleared to play against the Commanders on Sunday. Darnold had returned to full practice this week.
| Footballguys view: When Darnold exited Week 1's game and was taken via ambulance to a hospital, people assumed the worst. But after missing just a game, Darnold will be back out there on Sunday. Drew Lock filled in formidably for Darnold, helping the reigning Super Bowl champs get off to a 2-0 start. They'll get the Commanders this week, one of the league's worst pass defenses. The offense's low-volume nature keeps Darnold in the QB2 discussion, but his return is a boon for the Seahawks' other weapons. |
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Jets | Adonai Mitchell (finger) questionable vs. Lions after second limited practice Fri Sep 25, 04:21 PM
Jets WR Adonai Mitchell (finger) is questionable for Sunday's Week 3 game at the Lions after being limited in practice for the second straight day on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Mitchell was unexpectedly added to the injury report on Thursday as a limited participant. He showed up on Friday with his hand heavily taped up. He reportedly had his finger caught in a jersey, and the extent of the injury is still uncertain. If the tape job we saw on Friday is any indication of his availability this week, it's hard to imagine Mitchell out there. If he can't play, Isaiah Williams could get some extra run against his former team, the Lions. |
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Steelers | Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) questionable for Week 3 vs. Bengals Fri Sep 25, 04:02 PM
Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) is questionable for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Bengals. Pittman was limited in practice this week.
| Footballguys view: Pittman missed last week's game with a foot injury and could miss Week 3 as well. Germie Bernard and Roman Wilson both got some extra work with Pittman out last week, and that should continue again this week if Pittman can't go. Even if he is active, this Steelers offense has been anemic. It's hard to recommend Pittman as anything more than a WR4. |
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Steelers | Rico Dowdle (toe) ruled out for Sunday against Bengals Fri Sep 25, 04:02 PM
Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Bengals. Dowdle did not practice in the team's latest session. Jaylen Warren sits atop the Steelers' running back depth chart.
| Footballguys view: Dowdle didn't practice all week and wasn't expected to play after leaving the fourth quarter of last week's game with a toe injury. Jaylen Warren is questionable for the matchup, potentially leaving rookie Eli Heidenreich at the top of the depth chart. |
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Steelers | Jaylen Warren (shoulder) questionable for Sunday vs. Bengals Fri Sep 25, 04:02 PM
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (shoulder) is questionable to play Sunday against the Bengals. Warren was limited in practice this week.
| Footballguys view: Warren was expected to have a huge workload on Sunday with Rico Dowdle out, but his shoulder injury appears more serious than early-week speculation suggested. Although he practiced every day, he was limited in each practice. Behind Warren and Dowdle, rookie Eli Heidenreich would be the next man up. Heidenreich is a fun player from Navy who played a hybrid role as a running back and receiver in college, leaving Annapolis as their all-time scrimmage yardage leader. If Warren is active, he projects as a high-end RB2. If he can't go, Heidenreich moves into the streaming discussion, although the Steelers would likely opt for a more pass-heavy game plan. |
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Jaguars | WR Jakobi Meyers returns to full practice Fri Sep 25, 04:01 PM
Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers (thumb) was a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Meyers has managed this thumb injury since training camp, and it hasn't affected his play. He's been a full-time player and has been running a lot of routes, but the ball hasn't been going his way. It's hard to trust him in Week 3 lineups. |
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Titans | Tyjae Spears (ankle) questionable for Sunday against the Giants Fri Sep 25, 03:46 PM
Titans RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) is questionable to play Sunday against the Giants.
| Footballguys view: After back-to-back DNPs to start the week, Spears returned on Friday in a limited capacity. Even if he is active, a split with Tony Pollard and Nicholas Singleton on a bad offense makes him a risky start. The best move with Spears this week is to keep him on your bench. |
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Bears | Kyle Monangai (knee) a full participant in Friday's practice Fri Sep 25, 03:46 PM
Bears RB Kyle Monangai (knee) was a full participant in practice on Friday. Monangai did not practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Full participation for Monangai should have him on track to play Monday, despite Thursday's DNP. With Caleb Williams expected to be out, the Bears will likely opt for a run-heavy game plan. Monangai and D'Andre Swift are both viable RB2s, even against a tough Eagles run defense. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent DNP again Fri Sep 25, 03:34 PM
Bears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) did not practice again, according to the team's latest injury report. QB Tyson Bagent (concussion) also did not practice.
| Footballguys view: All signs are pointing to a Case Keenum start on Monday night, with Williams and Bagent both unable to practice. Expect a run-heavy game plan from the Bears, boosting both D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai. Keenum has a long history as a serviceable backup but hasn't started a game since 2023. He could certainly surprise, but assuming he starts, all Bears pass catchers should be docked. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers (knee) questionable for Sunday, sat out Friday 'as planned' Fri Sep 25, 03:02 PM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is questionable to play Sunday against the Saints, head coach Klint Kubiak said on Friday. Bowers was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday before sitting out as planned on Friday, according to Kubiak.
| Footballguys view: If there's one thing we've learned about Klint Kubiak in his young career as a head coach, it's that we cannot trust him. He's been optimistic about Bowers, but that must be taken with a grain of salt. Bowers returned to practice last week with a noticeable limp in his gait, and was ultimately inactive. He practiced in a limited fashion twice this week before missing Friday's practice. There's definitely a desire to elevate Bowers into lineups after missing him for the first few weeks, but the risk here is impossible to overlook, especially with a late kickoff. We'll hope for a positive report from Jay Glazer or Adam Schefter before the early games kick off, but Bowers is a huge risk without that. Fantasy managers with a good tight end might just want to play them early. Those without a strong secondary option should look on the waiver wire for Juwan Johnson, T.J. Hockenson, Mark Andrews, or Cade Otton as pivots with late kickoffs. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones (knee) has no game designation, set to play vs. Buccaneers Fri Sep 25, 02:46 PM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) has no game designation and is set to play Sunday against the Buccaneers.
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Ravens | Zay Flowers returns to practice in Brazil, Ronnie Stanley not suited up Fri Sep 25, 02:42 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) returned to practice on Friday in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the game against the Cowboys, after not practicing all week.
| Footballguys view: We'll find out later today if Flowers was a limited or full participant, but his likelihood of playing on Sunday is still in flux. If Flowers can't go, Rashod Bateman proved he can be a solid lead receiver last week, and he can be relied on as a fantasy WR2. If Flowers is active, there's risk that he's limited. With the Ravens game kicking off late, fantasy managers should prepare a late-game backup plan. There's been a lot of talk about the field conditions in Rio de Janeiro, which could force the Ravens to err on the side of caution with Flowers. It'll be hard to keep him out of lineups if he's healthy, but he should be viewed as a risky WR3, not a plug-and-play WR1. |
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Bills | DJ Moore (shoulder) questionable, 'game-time decision' for Sunday Fri Sep 25, 02:16 PM
Bills WR DJ Moore (shoulder) is questionable to play on Sunday and will be a game-time decision, Brady said on Friday.
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Bills | Keon Coleman (ankle) questionable, 'game-time decision' vs. Chargers Fri Sep 25, 02:16 PM
Bills WR Keon Coleman (ankle) is questionable to play on Sunday against the Chargers and will be a game-time decision, head coach Joe Brady said on Friday.
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Saints | RB Travis Etienne Jr. returns to full practice Fri Sep 25, 02:15 PM
Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Etienne was limited early in the week, but there was never any concern that he wouldn't be ready to go for this Sunday. The concern is entirely his workload, as he's split touches with Kendre Miller in Week 1 and Alvin Kamara in Week 2. He's an RB3 heading into this matchup against the Raiders. If his role grows, we'll have confidence ranking him a bit higher in future weeks, but it's hard to do that given what we've seen through the first two. |
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Saints | RB Kendre Miller returns to full practice Fri Sep 25, 02:15 PM
Saints RB Kendre Miller (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice after being held out of an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Miller's absence yesterday was listed as an illness, so there's no injury to worry about here. However, Miller was inactive last week. With CJ Donaldson playing on special teams, he'll get the game-day nod over Miller. Expect Travis Etienne Jr., Alvin Kamara, and Donaldson to be active on Sunday, and Miller to be a healthy scratch again. Even if the Saints change their plans up, it's hard to project Miller in a fantasy-relevant role. |
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Rams | Puka Nacua will be listed as doubtful for Week 3 Fri Sep 25, 02:04 PM
Puka Nacua will not practice and will be listed as doubtful for the game against the Broncos.
| Footballguys view: A doubtful tag isn't much different than an out declaration, so Nacua's managers should plan for a week without him. Adam Schefter reported that "Sean McVay believes that, barring a setback, Puka Nacua could return next week vs. the Eagles." So there's some hope for fantasy managers here, as early-week comments had people concerned about a possible IR stint. With Nacua out, expect Davante Adams to be a high-end WR1. Terrance Ferguson should be a full-time receiver, making him a viable tight end streamer. |
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Browns | Monken says Deshaun Watson had his 'best week of practice' Fri Sep 25, 01:26 PM
Browns QB Deshaun Watson had his best week of practice, according to head coach Todd Monken.
| Footballguys view: Watson is coming off his best fantasy performance since Week 17 of 2022. He looks healthy for the first time in years and is the current QB12 in scoring. With quarterback injuries stacking up quickly, Watson is creeping into the streamer discussion. He's got a nice schedule coming up and should be stashed by quarterback-needy teams in deep leagues. |
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Rams | McVay confirms Kyren Williams, Blake Corum will keep splitting carries all season Fri Sep 25, 01:21 PM
Rams HC Sean McVay said on Tuesday that he envisions RB Kyren Williams and RB Blake Corum continuing to split carries for the rest of the 2026 season, answering "Yes" when asked and adding, "we look at it like we got two great backs, and those guys being able to spell each other is when we're at our best."
| Footballguys view: McVay has gushed about Corum since the end of last year, and the two have split touches at the start of the season. Williams edges Corum out on passing-down and red-zone work, giving him a much higher floor and ceiling. Corum gets enough work to be relied on as an RB3, but he'd need Williams to miss time for his ceiling outcome to materialize. |
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Bills | Keon Coleman participating in stretching as practice gets underway Fri Sep 25, 12:52 PM
Bills WR Keon Coleman (ankle) was participating in stretching as practice got underway. Coleman had not practiced on Thursday, September 24, and sat out the previous day's session with the ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: After back-to-back DNPs, it's good to see Coleman back at practice. He operated as the team's top receiver last week after DJ Moore left early with a shoulder injury. If Moore can't go, Coleman could assume the top role in the receiver room again. However, he could be limited as he recovers from this ankle injury. Dalton Kincaid, the top-scoring tight end through two weeks, should be plenty involved. Khalil Shakir should also see more work. But the receiver room gets thin after that. Coleman would have been a buzzy streamer if Moore were inactive, but this injury complicates things. Without a full practice and a positive report, it'll be hard to trust Coleman in lineups on Sunday. His Week 3 value will hinge on how he practices. |
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Bills | DJ Moore back at practice in red non-contact jersey Fri Sep 25, 12:51 PM
Bills WR DJ Moore (shoulder) returned to the practice field in a red non-contact jersey. Moore did not practice on Thursday after being downgraded from a limited participant on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see Moore back at practice, but you can't ignore a non-contact jersey. An AC joint sprain is a painful injury to recover from, and Moore is not 100%. There's risk that even if he is active this week, he ends up in a limited role. We'll hope for clarity before kickoff, and the Bills luckily play early enough. But Moore managers should have a backup plan in case it's reported that he will be on a pitch count. |
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Panthers | WR Xavier Legette (knee) limited in Friday's practice Fri Sep 25, 12:45 PM
Panthers WR Xavier Legette (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.
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Ashton Dulin (ankle) ruled out for Week 3 Fri Sep 25, 12:44 PM
Colts WR Ashton Dulin (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 3 against the Houston Texans, head coach Shane Steichen announced on Friday.
| Footballguys view: With Dulin out, and Alec Pierce on injured reserve, Laquon Treadwell will likely serve as the team's field stretcher. Expect targets to concentrate on Josh Downs and Tyler Warren, but Treadwell should see a decent snap share as the Colts' thin receiver room tries to overcome being shorthanded. |
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Panthers | Canales expects Jalen Coker to play, Xavier Legette a game-time decision Fri Sep 25, 12:35 PM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker is listed as questionable, but head coach Dave Canales said the team expects him to play. Carolina WR Xavier Legette is also questionable and will be a game-time decision.
| Footballguys view: Both Coker and Legette returned to practice today, and the former seems to be trending in a better direction. ESPN's Mike Kaye noted that both receivers ran routes early in practice, so there's hope they can both suit up on Sunday. Assuming Coker is active, he's a high-end WR3. Legette, despite his big catch last week, is little more than a desperation play. |
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Panthers | Jalen Coker, Xavier Legette questionable for Browns after limited Friday practice Fri Sep 25, 12:27 PM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) and WR Xavier Legette (knee) are listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 3 game at Cleveland after being limited participants in practice on Friday.
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Dolphins | Caleb Douglas (ankle) ruled out vs. Chiefs, Jaylen Wright doubtful Fri Sep 25, 12:09 PM
Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas (ankle) will not play in Sunday's home game against the Chiefs, head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters at his Friday press conference.
| Footballguys view: Douglas left last week's game with an ankle injury and couldn't practice through it in any capacity this week. In his absence, expect Malik Washington to see some extra work. Fellow rookie Chris Bell has been working through a knee issue as he recovers from ACL surgery, but he's expected to go and could see extra looks with Douglas inactive. However, De'Von Achane is really the only player you can confidently rely on in this offense right now, and "confidently" may oversell his utility. |
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Commanders | Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) 'unlikely to play' Sunday vs. Seattle Fri Sep 25, 11:01 AM
Commanders TE Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) is unlikely to play on Sunday against the Seahawks, GM Adam Peters said on Friday, September 25.
| Footballguys view: The initial expectation when Okonkwo left Week 1's game with a hamstring injury was that he would miss some time. He still hasn't returned to practice. Assume he's out this week. The passing game should funnel through Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs. No other tight end on the roster can bring what Okonkwo does to the offense, so they'll game plan around their receivers. |
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Jets | Mason Taylor (thumb) ruled out for Sunday against Detroit Fri Sep 25, 11:01 AM
Jets TE Mason Taylor (thumb) will not play on Sunday against the Lions, head coach Aaron Glenn said Friday, September 25.
| Footballguys view: Taylor had negative two yards in Week 1. He was active in Week 2, but played less than half the snaps and didn't draw a single target. Taylor dealt with some injuries as a rookie and is getting off to a slow start in Year 2. He's off the fantasy radar in redraft leagues, and isn't much more than a deep dynasty stash right now. |
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Dolphins | Chris Bell (knee) expected to play vs. Chiefs, Hafley says Fri Sep 25, 11:01 AM
Dolphins WR Chris Bell (knee) is expected to play against the Chiefs, head coach Jeff Hafley said on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Bell was limited early in the week with some swelling in his knee as he recovers from ACL surgery. He's played in each of the first two weeks and should be back out there in Week 3. Expect some midweek management on Bell's knee as the 22-year-old rookie gets up to speed in the NFL. |
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Dolphins | Jaylen Wright (stinger/foot) 'doubtful' to play against Chiefs Fri Sep 25, 11:01 AM
Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright (stinger/foot) is doubtful to play against the Chiefs, coach Jeff Hafley said on Friday, September 25. Wright was limited in Thursday's practice with the foot injury.
| Footballguys view: Wright has seen little opportunity in his young career, behind De'Von Achane on the depth chart. With Wright expected to miss Sunday, that could create a few more opportunities for Ollie Gordon II. But this Dolphins offense hasn't had many bright spots early in the season. Achane is a back-end RB1, and no one else might matter consistently in fantasy. |
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