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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] |
Dolphins | De'Von Achane slow to get up, walks off with trainers after planting awkwardly Sun Sep 27, 01:15 PM
Dolphins RB De'Von Achane was slow to get up after a catch in Sunday's game against the Chiefs. He walked off the field with two members of the training staff flanking him. Achane appeared to plant awkwardly on the play.
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Rams | Myles Garrett's absence 'trending six weeks', surgery on the table for Puka Nacua Sun Sep 27, 12:00 PM
Rams DE Myles Garrett's absence with a knee injury is trending toward six weeks instead of the earlier reported four, according to updates on Sunday. That timeline would keep him out against the Broncos, Eagles and Bills, with his status also in question for the following games against the Cardinals and Raiders. Rams WR Puka Nacua is battling a loss of top-end explosiveness and could return as soon as next week, although surgery is on the table if he does not get back to feeling like himself.
| Footballguys view: It sounds like Nacua could return and not be 100%, with some risk of being shut down from surgery if his groin doesn't respond well in the next week or two. If you are 0-3 with Nacua as your first round pick after this week and we aren't get a positive update on him early leading into Week 4, it might be time to trade him to try to save your season. |
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Ravens | Ravens not counting on Zay Flowers (hamstring) for Week 3 vs. Cowboys Sun Sep 27, 11:59 AM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Cowboys, but the Ravens are not counting on him to play, ESPN's Jamison Hensley reported. Flowers, officially listed as questionable, opened the practice week with two DNPs before logging a limited session on Friday. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Saturday that Flowers would likely be on a pitch count if he does suit up. Flowers left in Week 1 after recording 150 yards and a touchdown in the first half and missed Week 2.
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Titans | Tyjae Spears active for Week 3 at Giants, Cor'Dale Flott also active Sun Sep 27, 11:32 AM
Titans RB Tyjae Spears is active for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Giants after being listed as questionable. CB Cor'Dale Flott, a former Giant who was also listed as questionable, is active as well. The Titans elevated RB Michael Carter on Saturday with Spears' status in doubt.
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Bills | Ed Oliver (hip) expected to be active, DJ Moore (shoulder) also active Sun Sep 27, 11:25 AM
Bills DT Ed Oliver, questionable with a hip injury, is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the Chargers. WR DJ Moore (shoulder) is also active.
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Jets | Jets without Adonai Mitchell, Mason Taylor at Lions; thin WR corps behind Garrett Wilson Sun Sep 27, 11:16 AM
The Jets will be without WR Adonai Mitchell and TE Mason Taylor for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Lions. WRs Omar Cooper Jr., Tim Patrick and Arian Smith are already on injured reserve. That leaves WR Garrett Wilson, three slot receivers and an undrafted rookie at wide receiver, putting rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq in position for a bigger role.
| Footballguys view: Wilson becomes an elite PPR WR1 this week, Sadiq a streamable tight end, and Isaiah Williams a PPR what-the-heck flex with the Jets also likely working in Breece Hall as a receiver more than usual this week. |
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Panthers | Jalen Coker out for early warmups, 'expected to play' against Browns Sun Sep 27, 11:01 AM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker, listed as questionable, was out for early warmups on Sunday in his uniform pants ahead of the game against the Browns. Head coach Dave Canales said Coker is expected to play.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels expected back in 'three weeks or sooner', will wear elbow brace Sun Sep 27, 11:00 AM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, who dislocated his left elbow in the Week 2 loss to the Cowboys, is expected back in three weeks or sooner after meeting with specialists, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. Daniels will reportedly play with a brace on the elbow once he returns. General manager Adam Peters said on Friday that surgery was not on the table and that the team had not discussed placing Daniels on injured reserve. QB Marcus Mariota will step in as the starter until Daniels returns.
| Footballguys view: Daniels could still have surgery in the offseason, and seeing as he has suffered this injury multiple times, he is at risk of recurrence. Daniels is worth holding in 1QB leagues on this news, but it's possible the team will dial back his designed runs while he is wearing a brace on his left arm. |
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Bills | DJ Moore (shoulder) expected to play vs. Chargers Sun Sep 27, 10:51 AM
Bills WR DJ Moore, listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, is expected to play against the Chargers on Sunday, per a source. Moore had been called a 'game-time decision' for the Week 3 matchup.
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Raiders | Brock Bowers (knee) expected to make season debut at Saints Sun Sep 27, 10:13 AM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 3 game at the Saints, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported. Bowers, who underwent a meniscus trim just days before the season, logged limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday before a planned rest day on Friday, per head coach Klint Kubiak. The Raiders also did not elevate TE Chris Myarick from the practice squad, as they had in each of the past two weeks with Bowers inactive. TE Michael Mayer started in Bowers' place in the first two games.
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Giants | Giants' QB options include Garoppolo, Minshew, McCarthy, Mac Jones, Fields Sun Sep 27, 09:09 AM
The Giants' list of quarterback options includes free agent QB Jimmy Garoppolo, Cardinals backup QB Gardner Minshew II, Vikings reserve QB J.J. McCarthy, 49ers backup QB Mac Jones and Chiefs backup QB Justin Fields. Giants QB Jameis Winston is set to start Sunday's Week 3 game against the Titans, and the team's pursuit of a veteran quarterback will depend on how well he performs.
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Steelers | Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) expected to play vs. Bengals Sun Sep 27, 08:10 AM
Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) is expected to play on Sunday against the Bengals, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported. Pittman missed the Week 2 loss to the Patriots with the foot injury and had been listed as questionable for Sunday's game. In his Steelers debut in Week 1, he caught three passes for 58 yards on three targets.
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Bears | Caleb Williams has Grade 2 hamstring injury, 'three-to-four-week' timeline Sun Sep 27, 08:06 AM
Bears QB Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring injury that doctors consider a three-to-four-week injury, league sources told ESPN and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Williams was ruled out on Saturday for Monday's game against the Eagles, and QB Tyson Bagent was listed as questionable while still in the concussion protocol.
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Texans | Nico Collins making progress, status for Cowboys game 'positive' Sun Sep 27, 07:57 AM
Texans WR Nico Collins is making progress from a Grade 1 hamstring injury, per sources. The Pro Bowl receiver is out for Sunday's game at the Colts, his second straight missed game. Collins' status for next week's game against the Cowboys is "positive while still being determined as activity will ramp up, barring any setback." Xavier Hutchinson, Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne are Houston's receivers on Sunday, along with a practice squad elevation.
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Bills | Keon Coleman expected to play Sunday despite questionable tag Sun Sep 27, 07:42 AM
Bills WR Keon Coleman (ankle) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 3 game against the Chargers despite being listed as questionable. Coleman was limited in Friday's practice. He has caught every pass thrown his way this season and is coming off a six-catch, 63-yard game against the Lions in Week 2.
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Rams | Myles Garrett needs about six weeks to recover from knee surgery, Week 9 return likely Sun Sep 27, 07:21 AM
Rams DE Myles Garrett will need about six weeks to recover from knee surgery, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. Garrett struggled to play through the knee injury in the Week 1 loss to the 49ers, then had surgery and was placed on injured reserve. The Rams' Week 9 game against the Commanders on November 8 looks like his most likely return date, although Garrett is reportedly hoping to return sooner. He practiced little in training camp and did not play in the preseason while dealing with what the team called knee swelling.
| Footballguys view: Las Vegas gets the Rams in Week 7 and the reeling Chargers draws the Rams for the "cross-stadium rivalry" in Week 8 on Novemeber 1. It sounds like both of those teams will get to dodge Garrett. Aaron Donald was 80-90% of his typical self in Week 2, which is better than 99% of the defensive tackles in the league, so the opposing offensive lines will still have their hands full - hopefully not when the refs are looking. |
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Steelers | Jaylen Warren (shoulder) expected to play vs. Bengals Sun Sep 27, 07:11 AM
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren, listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Bengals. RB Rico Dowdle (toe) has been ruled out for the game, leaving Warren in line to lead the backfield.
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49ers | Mike Evans (hip) plans to play Sunday vs. Cardinals Sun Sep 27, 07:00 AM
49ers WR Mike Evans, listed as questionable with a hip injury, plans to play in Sunday's Week 3 game against the Cardinals, per a source. Evans was given the questionable designation on Friday.
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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. Meanwhile, the Eagles have ruled out WR Hollywood Brown (ankle), so Smith will see less competition for targets |
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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 tight end by committee 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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