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Vikings | Kyler Murray cleared; will start Week 3 (2026-09-21 15:16:09) [jump to this story] Raiders | Kubiak says Bowers was 'very close' to playing, may return Week 3 (2026-09-21 12:18:54) [jump to this story] Bears | Caleb Williams avoided serious injury, considered 'week-to-week' (2026-09-21 12:01:32) [jump to this story] |
Eagles | Eagles bring back Zach Ertz to practice squad after Goedert's MCL sprain Mon Sep 21, 07:01 PM
Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports reports that Eagles TE Zach Ertz is rejoining Philadelphia's practice squad with the expectation that he will play in the team's upcoming game against the Bears.
| Footballguys view: The move comes after Eagles TE Dallas Goedert sprained his MCL during Sunday's win over the Titans and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Ertz, 36, last played for the Eagles in 2021 and spent last season with the Commanders before tearing his ACL in Week 14, catching 50 passes for 504 yards and four touchdowns prior to the injury. |
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Chargers | Njoku, Kolar headed to IR; Gadsden now lone active TE Mon Sep 21, 05:47 PM
Chargers.com reports that Head Coach Jim Harbaugh announced on Monday that TEs David Njoku and Charlie Kolar are both headed to Injured Reserve after injuries suffered in Sunday's game against the Raiders.
| Footballguys view: Harbaugh said Njoku suffered a fibula injury and Kolar has a forearm injury, meaning each must miss a minimum of four games. The moves leave TE Oronde Gadsden as the only tight end on the Chargers' active roster, with Harbaugh saying, "A lot of confidence in Oronde's game... so many things that he does well." Harbaugh added the team is exploring additions to the tight end room. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert out a few weeks with sprained knee Mon Sep 21, 05:02 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert, who continues to be a big part of their offense, suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's win over the Titans, tests revealed today. He's expected to miss a few weeks, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter
| Footballguys view: Johnny Mundt is the backup, but he's not known as a receiver, so the team reached out to former Eagles tight end Zach Ertz, who will join the team and provide some relief for the passing attack. |
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49ers | Shanahan: Mike Evans' hip injury will be managed this week Mon Sep 21, 04:50 PM
The 49ers have a few injury concerns entering Week 3, including one to veteran receiver Mike Evans. Via Nick Wagoner of ESPN, head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday that Evans will "have to be managed this week" as the wideout deals with a hip injury.
| Footballguys view: Evans exited Sunday's 35-13 victory over the Dolphins in the second half and did not return. Shanahan noted postgame that the injury didn't appear to be serious, and if the game had been closer, Evans could have returned. Receiver Demarcus Robinson suffered a high-ankle sprain. Robinson is a candidate for injured reserve, with the idea that he could return. That leaves a receiving corps with Evans, Deebo Samuel, Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins, and KhaDarel Hodge. |
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Panthers | Brooks week-to-week; gathering second opinions on groin injury Mon Sep 21, 04:42 PM
Panthers RB Jonathan Brooks is considered week-to-week while he gets second opinions on his groin injury, a source tells The Ringer's Tom Pelissero.
| Footballguys view: Brooks first injured the groin in training camp and then tweaked it again Sunday. He's still appeared in both contests this season, totaling 30 rushing yards on nine carries and 43 receiving yards on two catches. Meanwhile, Chuba Hubbard continues to hold down the primary role in the backfield. That won't change until/unless Brooks is healthy enough to push for more. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. officially named starting QB for Thursday night vs. Packers Mon Sep 21, 04:29 PM
Michael Penix Jr. has been named Atlanta's starting quarterback for Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3.
| Footballguys view: Penix, who tore his ACL in November 2025 and missed the final seven games of last season, will make his first start of 2026 after being cleared for full practice work in the preseason. Cooper Rush started the last two games in place of Tua Tagovailoa, who has been out with an oblique injury since Week 1, but Penix is now ready to take over under center. Drake London and Kyle Pitts investors have reason for optimism. |
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Packers | Jayden Reed still hospitalized with back injury Mon Sep 21, 03:53 PM
Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed remains in New Jersey after being taken to a hospital following an injury in Sunday's overtime win over the Jets. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that doctors determined Reed suffered a back injury and he is expected to return to Green Bay soon. The wideout and medical personnel are still evaluating the best course of treatment moving forward.
| Footballguys view: Reed was placed on a backboard and carted off the field on the second play of the game after catching a four-yard pass from Jordan Love and taking a big hit from Jets linebacker Demario Davis. Reed was ruled out with what the team called a neck injury, and head coach Matt LaFleur said after the game that Reed had movement in all of his extremities. We'll follow up on this in the coming days. |
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Browns | Monken signals Watson remains starter Mon Sep 21, 03:31 PM
Despite reports on Sunday that Cleveland would evaluate the quarterback position after Week 2 with an eye toward starting Shedeur Sanders in Week 3, Browns HC Todd Monken indicated Watson will start Cleveland's home opener against Carolina on Sunday, saying, "I still see him as a very young player that is going to continue to grow."
| Footballguys view: Monken named Watson the offensive player of the game after Sunday's 23-19 win over Tampa Bay, in which Watson went 24-of-30 for 238 yards with two touchdowns and added 22 rushing yards. Monken said, "I was happy for Deshaun. He made a number of plays with his legs. Played with confidence. He let it rip." It looks like Watson will get a chance to build on that in Week 3. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels undergoes imaging; next step is consulting with specialists Mon Sep 21, 03:21 PM
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow during Sunday's loss to the Commanders and is now trying to sort out how long he will be out of action as a result of the injury. Daniels went for imaging on the elbow on Monday, and head coach Dan Quinn said at a Monday press conference that he will now solicit opinions from specialists about the next course of action.
| Footballguys view: Daniels suffered the same injury during the 2025 season and missed four games before returning to the lineup. He aggravated the injury in his return and then missed the final four games of the season. It's not clear if the past injuries will play a role in how Daniels and doctors choose to treat Sunday's dislocation. Quinn said on Sunday that his team will "rally around" backup quarterback Marcus Mariota and confirmed on Monday that Mariota will start against the Seahawks in a Week 3 home game. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray cleared; will start Week 3 Mon Sep 21, 03:16 PM
Kyler Murray is set to return to the starting lineup. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters in his Monday press conference that Murray has cleared concussion protocol and is on schedule to play in the team's matchup with the Buccaneers. "Kyler has cleared the final phase of the protocol," O'Connell said. "He's doing great, he'll be cleared, and he will start this week against Tampa Bay."
| Footballguys view: Murray went down early in the Week 1 win over the Packers when he was hit while trying to slide on a scramble. He departed that contest having completed 3-of-5 passes for 18 yards with an interception. Carson Wentz replaced Murray for the last two weeks. He was 11-of-20 for 143 yards in Sunday's victory over the Bears. O'Connell praised how steady Wentz has been as a backup. The Buccaneers, coming off a loss to the Browns, should offer a favorable matchup for Murray and the passing attack. |
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Seahawks | Macdonald downplays Jadarian Price's shoulder injury Mon Sep 21, 03:16 PM
Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price left Sunday's win over the Cardinals with an injury, but it doesn't look like he is facing an extended absence from the lineup. Price was said to have a chest injury during the game, and head coach Mike Macdonald was asked about his status during an appearance on Seattle Sports on Monday. Macdonald said the injury is actually in the shoulder area, but that it isn't a source of major concern to the team. "Some technical term for somewhere up in your shoulder, but it's intact," Macdonald said. "Nothing serious, it seems like."
| Footballguys view: Price ran 13 times for 52 yards on Sunday. Emanuel Wilson led the Seahawks with 21 carries for 92 yards. If Price misses time, Wilson and George Holani will share the backfield. The Seahawks play the Commanders in Week 3. |
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Rams | Nacua's status still 'very firmly up in the air' for MNF vs. Giants Mon Sep 21, 01:23 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua did not practice on Friday or Saturday and is officially listed as questionable for Monday's Week 2 game against the New York Giants with a hip injury. On Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said 'his status is very firmly up in the air,' adding that Nacua's absence from the last two practices 'doesn't bode great for his availability,' though a firmer word is expected closer to kickoff.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Sean McVay said the issue is not the same psoas injury that sidelined Nacua earlier this season, describing it Saturday as 'a little bit of soreness' in his groin. If Nacua sits, the Rams' receiver options include Davante Adams, Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith, CJ Daniels. and Tutu Atwell. |
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Falcons | Stefanski could announce Week 3 starting QB today Mon Sep 21, 12:54 PM
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday, "I have a decent idea of where we're going, but I've not yet talked to the players," regarding the team's Week 3 starting quarterback ahead of Thursday's game at Green Bay. Stefanski did say QB Michael Penix Jr. is "getting closer" and that an announcement on the starting quarterback could come as soon as later Monday after he addresses the team.
| Footballguys view: QB Cooper Rush has started the first two games while QB Tua Tagovailoa recovers from an oblique injury. Rush lost a fumble and threw an interception on the Falcons' first two drives against the Panthers. It was the first time the Falcons had two turnovers on back-to-back series to begin a game since 2007. Rush was later pulled for undrafted rookie Jack Strand, who threw a pick-six on his first attempt. ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that Penix could start in Week 3, but it wouldn't be ideal. So we'll watch for more. |
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Ravens | Bateman steps into No. 1 role, hauls in 7 catches for 88 yards, TD vs. Saints Mon Sep 21, 12:42 PM
WR Rashod Bateman stepped into Baltimore's top receiver spot with Zay Flowers (hamstring) inactive and rookie Ja'Kobi Lane on injured reserve, catching seven passes for 88 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in the Ravens' 24-17 loss to the Saints in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: It was Bateman's most receiving yards in any game last season and his first touchdown catch since October 30 of last year. He was WR8 through the end of Sunday night's game with 21.8 fantasy points. With Flowers and Lane out, Baltimore's snap counts shifted, as veteran WR Chris Moore played 32 offensive snaps, LaJohntay Wester played 31, and Devontez Walker saw 17, while rookie Elijah Sarratt did not log a snap on offense or special teams. |
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Raiders | Kubiak says Bowers was 'very close' to playing, may return Week 3 Mon Sep 21, 12:18 PM
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said TE Brock Bowers was "close -- very close" to playing in Week 2 after undergoing a recent knee procedure.
| Footballguys view: Kubiak said Bowers went through an on-field, pregame workout before Sunday's game and "looked great," but he was ultimately ruled out. Last season, Bowers caught 64 passes for 680 yards with seven touchdowns in 12 games; through two games this year, TE Michael Mayer has started in his place, catching nine passes for 55 yards. The Raiders play the Saints in Week 3. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams avoided serious injury, considered 'week-to-week' Mon Sep 21, 12:01 PM
Bears QB Caleb Williams did not suffer a major hamstring injury, despite the injury initially appearing serious. Williams is not being ruled out for the Week 3 matchup against the Eagles on Monday night.
| Footballguys view: While he's not ruled out, Ben Johnson left plenty of wiggle room, characterizing his QB as "week-to-week" and suggesting Williams "will likely miss some time." So while he's not ruled out yet, Tyson Bagent seems more likely to be under center against the Eagles. We will, however, continue to watch Williams closely this week. |
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Chiefs | Kelce sets all-time NFL record for yards after catch Mon Sep 21, 06:30 AM
Yahoo Sports reports that Chiefs TE Travis Kelce set the all-time NFL record for yards after catch.
| Footballguys view: Kelce had 9 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown as Kansas City edged the Colts 33-30 in overtime, with QB Patrick Mahomes throwing for 382 yards and three touchdowns in the win. With 25.1 fantasy points, Kelce was the TE2 overall through Sunday night. The Chiefs face the Dolphins in Week 3. Kelce is a locked in starter for that one. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith embraces WR1 role: 'I can be that guy' Mon Sep 21, 03:00 AM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith has stepped into the team's WR1 role following the offseason departure of A.J. Brown. Smith said, "I can be that guy," as he has produced strong performances to prove Philadelphia still has a legitimate top receiver.
| Footballguys view: With 27.7 fantasy points and a 38% target share, Smith is well positioned to deliver WR1-level production for fantasy investors, too. We saw that with his WR4 overall (through Sunday night) performance in this one. Looking ahead, a Week 3 matchup against the Bears is another opportunity to excel. |
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Chiefs | Walker logs 30 touches for 178 yards, no TDs in Week 2 win Mon Sep 21, 02:03 AM
Yahoo Sports reports that Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III tallied 30 touches for 178 total yards in Week 2's victory. Walker did not find the end zone despite the heavy workload.
| Footballguys view: According to Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke, Walker played an even higher percentage of the Chiefs' offensive snaps this week than last week, but his touches were more spread out throughout the game. Even without a touchdown, Walker was RB2 overall through Sunday night with 23.8 fantasy points. |
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Bears | Reports: Caleb Williams likely has the lowest grade of hamstring injury Mon Sep 21, 12:32 AM
Quarterback Caleb Williams will have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of his hamstring injury. There's currently optimism that it's not serious. The hope, we're told, is that it will be diagnosed as a Grade 1 injury. That's the lowest level, with minimal tearing of the muscle fibers.
| Footballguys view: The Athletic is reporting the same, but ultimately, an MRI will show the extent of the injury. And even if it is only a Grade 1 strain, it's possible he won't be ready to go in eight days, when the Bears host the Eagles on Monday Night Football. If Williams can't go, it will be Tyson Bagent, who performed well in limited duty on Sunday, and in whom the Bears have a high degree of confidence. Last year, the new coaching staff led by Ben Johnson opted to sign Bagent to a two-year, $10 million extension. |
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Colts | Alec Pierce's X-rays negative, more testing set for Monday Mon Sep 21, 12:29 AM
Colts WR Alec Pierce left Sunday's game against the Chiefs with a heel injury after getting hurt on a non-contact play in the first half. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, X-rays on Pierce's heel came back negative, and he is slated to undergo more testing on Monday.
| Footballguys view: The injury is to the same heel Pierce had surgically repaired during the offseason. Pierce was examined on the sideline before being carted to the locker room for further evaluation. |
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Broncos | Waddle erupts for 138 yards in home debut, 'only the tip of the iceberg' Mon Sep 21, 12:15 AM
Broncos.com reports that Denver WR Jaylen Waddle caught eight of 10 targets for 138 yards, including a 49-yard catch, in the team's win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Head Coach Sean Payton called Waddle's impact "significant," noting "you can see the explosiveness, the run after the catch, all of those things. I'm glad he's ours." Waddle was awarded a game ball following the win. Waddle was WR9 overall through Sunday's late afternoon games. |
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Cowboys | Lamb torches Washington again: 8 catches, 153 yards, two TDs Mon Sep 21, 12:14 AM
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb recorded eight receptions for 153 yards and two touchdowns on nine targets in Week 2 against Washington. The performance marked another strong outing for Lamb against the Commanders.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today noted, Lamb is off to a red-hot start, finding the end zone three times in the first two games this season. He and Dak Prescott have been one of the most prolific QB-WR combos in the NFL so far. They'll look to keep up the good work in Week 3 against the visiting Baltimore Ravens. |
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Cowboys | Prescott sets Cowboys franchise TD record with 4-TD game in Week 2 Mon Sep 21, 12:13 AM
Yahoo Sports reports that Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott completed 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions in Week 2. The performance pushed Prescott past Tony Romo for the franchise's all-time career passing touchdown record.
| Footballguys view: Prescott needed to be everything for Dallas, completing better than 80 percent of his passes, throwing the four scores and running for 26 yards. The Cowboys want to be a team that relies on the running game to get things going. Through two games, that has not happened. Fortunately, Prescott can help fill that void. |
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Chiefs | Mahomes throws for 382 yards, 3 TDs as Chiefs edge Colts 33-30 in OT Mon Sep 21, 12:02 AM
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes threw for 382 yards and three touchdowns as Kansas City defeated the Indianapolis Colts 33-30 in overtime. The win, which required every second of regulation and overtime, improves the Chiefs to 2-0 on the season.
| Footballguys view: Mahomes proved he's capable of carrying the Chiefs yet again to another dramatic win. In just his second game after recovering from the torn ACL and LCL in his left knee, Mahomes' totals are impressive. His 29 fantasy points against the Colts make him QB4 overall through Sunday night. |
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Panthers | Jonathon Brooks day-to-day after aggravating groin injury Sun Sep 20, 10:32 PM
According to head coach Dave Canales, running back Jonathon Brooks re-aggravated a groin injury during Sunday's 34-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. He spoke about Brooks' status with reporters after the game. "That's gonna be a day-to-day thing," Canales stated. "So we'll have more information as we get into the week."
| Footballguys view: Brooks was sidelined at the end of the summer due to the setback. He's still appeared in both contests this season, totaling for 30 rushing yards on nine carries and 43 receiving yards on two catches. Meanwhile, Chuba Hubbard continues to hold down the primary role in the backfield. That won't change until/unless Brooks is healthy enough to push for more. |
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Colts | Alec Pierce ruled out vs. Chiefs with heel injury Sun Sep 20, 09:10 PM
After initially announcing Pierce as questionable to return with a heel injury, the Colts have downgraded Pierce to out.
| Footballguys view: Pierce injured the same heel that was surgically repaired during the offseason early on in Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs. He hopped off the field and was examined in the sideline medical tent before being carted back to the locker room for further examination. We'll follow up as needed. |
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Browns | Deshaun Watson likely to remain the starter for Week 3 Sun Sep 20, 09:09 PM
After Cleveland's win at Tampa Bay, coach Todd Monken was asked whether Watson would remain the quarterback for the Week 3 home opener against the Panthers. "Really?" Monken said, via Zac Jackson of The Athletic. "Really? I'm gonna enjoy this win, and I thought he played his (tail) off. I'm gonna leave it at that. I'm so happy for him."
| Footballguys view: Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns in the 23-19 victory over the Buccaneers. As ProFootballTalk.com suggests, that's likely not nearly enough to get the Cleveland customers to let bygones be bygones for a pair of home games only four days apart -- next Sunday against Carolina and the following Thursday against Pittsburgh. Bottom line? It could get loud in Cleveland, especially if Watson struggles in seven days. |
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Broncos | J.K. Dobbins sidelined by a hamstring injury Sun Sep 20, 09:00 PM
Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins suffered an apparent left hamstring injury during Sunday's game. It occurred near the end of the third quarter with the Broncos trailing 13-6. Dobbins had 10 carries for 36 yards before leaving the game. Zac Stevens of DNVR Broncos on X said that head coach Sean Payton believed the injury to be "little."
| Footballguys view: With RJ Harvey already inactive due to a hamstring injury of his own, the Broncos relied on rookie Jonah Coleman to carry the load. Coleman had 10 carries for 39 yards and a touchdown. We'll be watching for more on Dobbins and Harvey as we head into Week 3. |
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Seahawks | Jadarian Price injures chest; X-rays negative Sun Sep 20, 08:47 PM
The Seattle Seahawks received encouraging news on rookie running back Jadarian Price after he left Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals with a chest injury. Price exited during the fourth quarter of Seattle's NFC West matchup at State Farm Stadium. He was evaluated by the Seahawks' medical staff before head coach Mike Macdonald provided an update after the game. Macdonald said Price's X-rays came back negative, giving Seattle some initial relief after the rookie was forced to leave the game.
| Footballguys view: The first-round pick had played a meaningful role before leaving. Price finished with 13 carries for 52 yards and added one reception for eight yards against Arizona. Seattle has also used Emanuel Wilson and George Holani in the backfield. Any absence for Price could lead to a larger workload for both players, depending on his recovery. For now, the negative X-rays give the Seahawks a positive starting point following Price's exit. The team will continue to monitor the chest injury and determine when he is ready to return. |
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Eagles | Bigsby steps up as Barkley exits with shoulder stinger Sun Sep 20, 08:37 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Philadelphia Eagles RB Tank Bigsby took over the lead backfield role after RB Saquon Barkley left the game with a shoulder stinger.
| Footballguys view: Barkley was evaluated on the sideline and became questionable to return, with Bigsby filling in as the primary ball-carrier in his absence. Bigsby carried the ball 13 times for 33 yards and a touchdown. He remains the locked in as a great insurance policy for fantasy managers invested in Barkley. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow; timetable to be determined Sun Sep 20, 08:14 PM
Commanders coach Dan Quinn said quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left (non-throwing) elbow during Sunday's game against the Cowboys, with X-rays showing no fracture and further imaging planned for Monday.
| Footballguys view: Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota finished the game and is expected to start next week for Washington. It marks the second consecutive year Daniels has dislocated the same elbow; last season's injury cost him four games before a setback led to four more missed games. How much time Daniels misses now remains to be seen, but Quinn summed Daniels' injury up by saying, "It sucks." |
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49ers | Mike Evans appears fine after hip injury scare Sun Sep 20, 07:53 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans left Sunday's game briefly with a hip injury but appears to be OK, according to Yahoo Sports.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Kyle Shanahan said after Sunday's 35-13 win over the Dolphins that Evans is fine. Evans and Demarcus Robinson (ankle) both exited the lopsided Week 2 win due to injuries. Evans' removal in the fourth quarter appears to have been precautionary, but his practice participation level will still bear monitoring ahead of San Francisco's Week 3 home game against the Cardinals. Prior to exiting the game, Evans caught all three of his targets for 54 yards. |
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Seahawks | Smith-Njigba catches 9 for 155 yards, 3 TDs as Lock throws for 235 in rout Sun Sep 20, 07:52 PM
Seahawks.com reports that WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught nine passes for 155 yards and three touchdowns, including an 82-yard score on Seattle's second offensive play, in a 31-7 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Starting in place of injured QB Sam Darnold, QB Drew Lock completed 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions for a 139.1 passer rating. RB Emanuel Wilson led Seattle's rushing attack with 21 carries for 91 yards, while RB Jadarian Price added 52 yards on 13 carries before exiting with a chest injury. Seattle plays the Commanders in Week 3. |
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Cowboys | Prescott throws 4 TDs, breaks Cowboys record as Daniels hurt in loss Sun Sep 20, 07:47 PM
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes, going 26-of-31 for 279 yards, as Dallas beat the Commanders 37-20.
| Footballguys view: Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk reports that Prescott passed Tony Romo for the franchise record with his 249th career touchdown pass, a 24-yard toss to WR CeeDee Lamb with 3:07 remaining, and now has a 23-2 record in division home games. Lamb caught eight passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns. The Cowboys play the Ravens in Brazil next week. |
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Raiders | Cousins throws three TDs as Raiders start 2-0 under Kubiak Sun Sep 20, 07:33 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Raiders QB Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes as Las Vegas defeated the Chargers 26-14 to move to 2-0 on the season.
| Footballguys view: After Cousins raised concerns about his ability to generate explosive passing plays, he let the ball fly at SoFi. On attempts of 10-plus air yards, Cousins completed 8 of 12 passes for 181 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. He had two completions for more than 40 yards each, including a 40-yard touchdown pass to Tre Tucker. As ESPN.com's Ryan McFadden suggested, Cousins might not sling the ball like this every week, but at least he showed that he's still capable. |
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Chargers | Herbert, Chargers fall apart in 4th quarter again, drop to 0-2 Sun Sep 20, 07:33 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Chargers QB Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles offense unraveled in the fourth quarter of a 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com noted, Herbert disappointed yet again, throwing multiple interceptions for only the fifth time since the beginning of 2022. He seems out of sync with McDaniel's offense thus far, and he has a tough upcoming schedule (at the Bills, the Seahawks, and the Broncos). It would be wise to have a viable alternative on your roster in the short term. |
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Cowboys | TE Jake Ferguson injured in the fourth quarter vs. Commanders Sun Sep 20, 07:16 PM
Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson was injured on a play in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders with 7:41 left. He did not return.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson caught four passes for 43 yards and two touchdowns in the 37-20 win. It's entirely possible the Cowboys were being cautious with Ferguson. We'll follow up as further information comes to light. |
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49ers | Purdy 'nearly perfect' as Niners score TD on all five red zone trips vs. Dolphins Sun Sep 20, 07:13 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that 49ers QB Brock Purdy was nearly perfect in San Francisco's blowout win over the Miami Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers offense rolled, scoring a touchdown on all five of their red zone trips during the game. Purdy's efficient performance helped power the lopsided victory. As ESPN.com noted, Purdy has back-to-back games with at least 20 fantasy points, and he's doing an excellent job spreading the ball around. After Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr. starred in Week 1, it was George Kittle's turn today. The 49ers host the Cardinals next Sunday with Purdy locked in as a QB1 without reservation. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams' hamstring injury 'could be better than expected' after scary run Sun Sep 20, 07:04 PM
The Athletic reports that QB Caleb William hamstring injury could have been worse, potentially involving his knee or Achilles, but preliminary indications point to a hamstring issue instead.
| Footballguys view: Bears coach Ben Johnson said after the game that they will know more about the injury on Monday, when Williams has an MRI. But Adam Jahns of CHGO_Sports reports that Williams (who didn't speak to reporters after the game) came through the locker room with media present. Per the report, Williams "was walking under his own power, no crutches or anything, maybe a slight limp." Williams was said to be in good spirits and ready to attack the recovery process. The Bears host the Eagles next Monday night. |
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Dolphins | WR Caleb Douglas injured in the fourth quarter vs. 49ers Sun Sep 20, 07:01 PM
Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas was injured on a play in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the 49ers with 8:03 left. He did not return.
| Footballguys view: According to the Miami Herald, Douglas left the stadium in a walking boot. It's entirely possible the boot is a precaution, but if he can't play next week, the Dolphins will have to rely on Malik Washington, Chris Bell, Ryan Miller, and Kevin Coleman Jr. at wide receiver. |
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Raiders | RB Ashton Jeanty returns to the game Sun Sep 20, 07:01 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty has returned to Sunday's game against the Chargers after being injured in the fourth quarter.
| Footballguys view: Jeanty limped off the field on his own, and trainers were seen checking out his ankle on the sideline before he returned. That he was on the field in the closing moments of a 12-point win suggests this isn't a serious issue, but we'll follow up as needed. |
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Jets | Smith: 'We had opportunities to close out the game' in OT loss to Packers Sun Sep 20, 06:58 PM
Jets.com reports that QB Geno Smith and the Jets blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday, September 20, as Green Bay's Trey Smack hit a 26-yard field goal to win it. Smith completed 27-of-41 passes for 247 yards and a 5-yard touchdown to WR Garrett Wilson, but was sacked four times and hit ten times. RB Breece Hall caught five passes including a 43-yard gain, while the Jets' run game was held to just 67 yards on 27 carries as Green Bay stacked the box. "We had the game right in our hands, and we didn't finish," Smith said. "There's tons of room for improvement, but the time is now, so we got to get it done." HC Aaron Glenn said, "I trust Geno... I think Geno was doing a solid job." The Jets, now 1-1, next travel to face the Lions in Detroit.
| Footballguys view: Adonai Mitchell played a big role in the passing game in the silver lining for this offense in fantasy circles, but Breece Hall was vultured in the red zone by Braelon Allen, although his passing game contributions helped him from being a bust. The Packers offense recovered from their collapse against Carson Wentz in Week 1 and will get the Falcons on Thursday. Geno Smith and the Jets offense will get a favorable matchup against the reeling Lions defense next week. |
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Chargers | TE David Njoku sidelined by a knee injury Sun Sep 20, 06:17 PM
Chargers TE David Njoku (knee) was injured in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Raiders. He did not return.
| Footballguys view: With Njoku and starter Charlie Kolar (forearm) sidelined, Oronde Gadsden II was the primary tight end for the Bolts. He immediately made an impact against the Raiders, posting a touchdown in the third quarter. If Njoku is forced to miss time, Gadsden's fantasy appeal will rise. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels suffers elbow injury vs. Cowboys in Week 2 Sun Sep 20, 05:59 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels suffered an elbow injury during the second quarter of Washington's Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Yahoo Sports. The injury was described as appearing gruesome on the play. Further updates on Daniels' status and the severity of the injury were not yet available.
| Footballguys view: Daniels' elbow bent backwards as he was bracing himself while falling on a goal line snap at the end of the first half because one of his guards stepped on his foot. This will almost certainly be a multi-week injury as it was the same elbow he dislocated last year. The injury takes the wind out of the sails of a Commanders offense that was outperforming expectations. Marcus Mariota will replace Daniels, and 2026 seventh round pick Atham Kaliakmanis will back him up against the Seahawks next week. |
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Eagles | Barkley 'alright' after stinger, awaiting MRI to determine extent Sun Sep 20, 05:46 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was forced out of Sunday's 24-20 win over the Titans with a stinger but returned briefly in the second half. Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Barkley told reporters he feels alright but will have an MRI to determine the extent of the injury, saying "We'll know more later in the week.
| Footballguys view: Barkley finished the day with four carries for nine yards and one catch for 11 yards. Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley saw increased playing time after his injury. We'll be watching for more on Barkley in coming days. |
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49ers | Demarcus Robinson carted off, 49ers WR corps depleted further Sun Sep 20, 05:27 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that San Francisco 49ers WR Demarcus Robinson was carted to the locker room after being injured during Sunday's game.
| Footballguys view: Robinson caught a ball inside the five on the play. Deebo Samuel and George Kittle are going to be even more of a focus of the downfield passing game than they were coming into Week 2, even though Ricky Pearsall, De'Zhaun Stribling, and Christian Kirk are all on injured reserve, with only Kirk possibly coming back before November, and the team also saw Mike Evans leave the game with a hip injury vs. Miami. |
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Packers | Snap counts show Lloyd not getting clear RB1 role as expected Sun Sep 20, 05:12 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Green Bay Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd is not getting the clear RB1 looks that were expected of him coming into the season.
| Footballguys view: Lloyd scored on a short touchdown reception, but also fumbled in the overtime win over the Jets. Kaleb Johnson was getting more work in Week 2, but he also fumbled. Chris Brooks was the trusted back down the stretch. In other words, there's no Packers back you can trust on Thursday night against the Falcons. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams carted off with hamstring injury in loss to Vikings Sun Sep 20, 04:08 PM
Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk reports that Bears QB Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Vikings. Williams pulled up while running and did not put weight on his right leg as trainers helped him off the field before he was taken to the locker room on a cart, though he gave the crowd a thumbs up. At the time of his exit, Williams was 15-of-26 for 138 yards with an interception and had rushed for 42 yards on five carries; backup QB Tyson Bagent replaced him and nearly led a comeback before being sacked on fourth-and-2 to end the game.
| Footballguys view: Judging by the reports of Williams in the locker room after the game, it doesn't sound like this is going to be a serious injury, but it will probably sideline him for multiple weeks. "We'll know tomorrow," Johnson said. "He's in good spirits. He's a team player... I'm actually happy it's nothing with the knee -- that was my first inclination. But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we'll see. We'll see how bad it is tomorrow and we'll go from there." Bagent can be a functional quarterback, but the upside for the Bears offense is greatly reduced without Williams mobility and playmaking threat. The Bears have a tough matchup against the Eagles next week, so the Bears passing game could be a Week 3 avoid. |
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Steelers | Rodgers admits Steelers offense isn't playing 'winning football' in loss to Patriots Sun Sep 20, 03:58 PM
Jason Owens of Yahoo Sports reports that Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers acknowledged after Sunday's 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots that his offense isn't playing 'winning football.' New England QB Drake Maye wasn't great for the second straight game in 2026, but the Patriots' defense dominated Rodgers and the Steelers offense throughout the contest. The Patriots' defensive effort was enough to secure the win despite Maye's uneven performance.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers offense only putting up 13 points on the Falcons defense in Week 1 looks like a sign that they were in trouble in hindsight. Rodgers reunion with Mike McCarthy is more about how the game has passed him by than their ability to rekindle some magic. The Bengals D/ST is a better start than any Steelers offensive player in their matchup next week. |
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