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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 to start his NFL 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 | 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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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: Michell 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 | 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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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 Nick Singleton on a bad offense makes him a risky start. The best move with Spears this week is to keep him on your bench, even if he is active. |
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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: A 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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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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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 Traiv 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 | 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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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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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. 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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Packers | Jordan Love says 'our run game's got to improve' after 17 rushing yards vs. Falcons Fri Sep 25, 09:31 AM
"Our run game's got to improve. When you have a solid pass game and run game balancing each other, that always helps," Love said, adding that it was harder to commit to the run once the Packers fell behind. RB Josh Jacobs remains on the commissioner's exempt list and is likely to be suspended without pay after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property.
| Footballguys view: Packers QB Jordan Love passed for 312 yards while Green Bay's running game managed just 17 yards in Thursday night's loss to the Falcons. RB MarShawn Lloyd and RB Kaleb Johnson each received only four carries, with Lloyd gaining 11 yards and Johnson six. The offensive line didn't do much to help the run game, but the backs themselves were uninspiring. As the Packers wait for more information on Jacobs, don't be surprised to see them look to the trade market for added reinforcements. |
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Chiefs | RB coach: 'hard to take' Walker out, Johnson to 'get more opportunities' Fri Sep 25, 06:58 AM
Chiefs RB coach DeMarco Murray said Thursday that RB Kenneth Walker III "likes the ball a lot and I like giving it to him," but acknowledged rookie RB Emmett Johnson will see more work heading into the Week 3 game against the Dolphins. "Obviously, I want Kenneth to get into a groove and, as you guys have seen these first two games, it's hard to kind of take him out," Murray said. "But Emmett's done a great job and he's still learning. He'll continue to get more opportunities. I've just got to pull the trigger and get No. 9 out of there and put No. 10 in there."
| Footballguys view: Walker has been an absolute workhorse for the Chiefs through the first two weeks, leading the NFL in touches. Emmett Johnson has looked fantastic in his limited opportunities, leading the league in missed tackles forced per attempt. In what projects to be a big win for the Chiefs this week in Miami, don't be surprised if the Chiefs put Walker on ice at some point. Murray's comments mirror what Andy Reid said earlier in the week. Walker's impact on this offense has been undeniable, but there's a lot of season left. Get Walker in your lineup as a plug-and-play RB1, but don't expect him to maintain his pace of 28 touches per game for a full season. |
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Packers | MarShawn Lloyd slips to RB3 in Week 3 snaps, trails Kaleb Johnson Fri Sep 25, 12:10 AM
Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd finished third among Green Bay running backs in offensive snaps in Week 3. Lloyd played fewer offensive snaps than RB Kaleb Johnson for the first time in 2026.
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Falcons | Robinson runs for 194 yards, two TDs in win over Packers Thu Sep 24, 08:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson ran 29 times for 194 yards and two touchdowns and also caught 2 passes for 19 yards on 2 targets in Thursday's 35-14 win over the Green Bay Packers. He was projected for 19.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 34.3.
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Travis Etienne Jr. limited again, Kendre Miller added to injury report with illness Thu Sep 24, 05:57 PM
Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. remained a limited participant in practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury. Etienne has 17 carries for 71 yards through the first two games. RB Kendre Miller (illness) was added to the injury report as a non-participant, and WR Barion Brown (hamstring) did not practice again. DE Chase Young (calf) returned to full participation.
| Footballguys view: The Saints offense is exciting, but it's fair to say after two contests that Etienne is disappointing Fantasy GMs. Alvin Kamara returned to the field last week and robbed Etienne of snaps, touches, and opportunities. Etienne rushed eight times for 25 yards in the Saints' Week 2 win over the Ravens, adding two receptions for six additional yards. This week against the Raiders, consider Etienne a deep RB3/flex option. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones back on the field, O'Neill returns to full participation Thu Sep 24, 05:16 PM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) was back on the practice field after previously missing practice. LB Jake Golday also returned to the field, while RT Brian O'Neill and DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins returned to full participation. Brett Thorson was the only Minnesota player listed as a DNP.
| Footballguys view: Jones tweaked his knee against the Bears in Week 2, and he had to miss Wednesday's practice. He's out there on Thursday, and Jones is trending towards playing against the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. We've got Jones in the RB3/flex range in this matchup. |
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Jets | Adonai Mitchell (finger) limited Thursday, Mason Taylor (thumb) out again Thu Sep 24, 05:07 PM
Jets WR Adonai Mitchell was added to the injury report on Thursday as a limited participant due to a finger injury, his first appearance on the injury report for any reason this season. Mitchell has nine catches for 123 yards through two weeks. TE Mason Taylor (thumb), RB Kene Nwangwu (back), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin), and LB Kiko Mauigoa (quad) all missed practice for the second straight day, while LBs Joseph Ossai (foot) and David Bailey (elbow) remained limited. Injury designations for Sunday's game at Detroit will be revealed on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Mitchell was a full participant on Wednesday, and now he's getting a limited designation. Against the Lions on Sunday, Mitchell would be a WR3/flex option if he plays in Week 3. Mitchell caught 6-of-12 tarhets for 63 yards in the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Packers. |
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Bears | Kyle Monangai misses Thursday practice with knee issue Thu Sep 24, 04:58 PM
Bears RB Kyle Monangai did not practice on Thursday, September 24, due to a knee issue.
| Footballguys view: The game is on Monday night, and the Bears may be starting Case Keenum at quarterback. That's bad news for all Bears skill-position players. Monangai rushed 10 times for 47 yards in the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Vikings, adding two receptions for 11 yards. He did that after fighting through a hamstring issue last week. If Monangai plays, we like him as an RB3/flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 3. |
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Ravens | Doyle says Devontez Walker can 'earn' bigger role with Zay Flowers still out Thu Sep 24, 04:54 PM
Ravens WR Devontez Walker played just 17 snaps in Week 2 against the Saints, catching one of two targets for 47 yards, while WR Chris Moore played 32 snaps and WR LaJohntay Wester played 31 with WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) sidelined and WR Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) on injured reserve. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said on Thursday that the team had a package of plays for Walker and added, "I am really happy with how he responded to his role, and just like throughout the year, guys' roles change. They kind of earn those roles, and he's an example of that." Doyle also addressed passing on a third-and-1 in the fourth quarter instead of handing off to RB Derrick Henry, saying, "I am very aware that Derrick Henry's on our roster. I love Derrick, and it really has to start with our run game. That's the way our offense is."
| Footballguys view: We've always had an appreciation for Walker in deep dynasty formats. A fourth-round pick (2024, North Carolina), Walker has been developing (and standing out at times) for the Ravens for a couple of offseasons. When Flowers is healthy, Walker is likely to return to 'healthy scratch' status (like he was in Week 1). |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey back at practice Thursday, Mike Evans works on side field Thu Sep 24, 04:06 PM
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on Thursday, as did LT Trent Williams and LB Dre Greenlaw. WR Mike Evans was seen working on the side field, while DE Nick Bosa was not on the field.
| Footballguys view: We'll see Wednesday rest days for veteran stars across the league. McCaffrey rushed 10 times for 23 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 2 win over the Dolphins, adding four catches for 43 yards receiving. He's a no-brainer RB1 anytime he's out there, and we expect him to be a centerpiece of what the 49ers do against the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley expects to play against Bears despite injury Thu Sep 24, 04:04 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley is reportedly expected to play against the Bears in Chicago despite an injury. The report does not specify the nature of the injury or Barkley's practice status.
| Footballguys view: The game is on Monday night in Week 3, so Fantasy GMs would like some clarity before Sunday. Watch Barkley's practice status through Saturday. Reports indicate Barkley underwent an MRI for the stinger he suffered in Week 2 against the Titans. At this time, Barkley is on track to play and we like him as an RB2 with upside in Week 3. |
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Browns | Quinshon Judkins limited Thursday for 'personal reasons' Thu Sep 24, 04:01 PM
Browns RB Quinshon Judkins was limited at Thursday's practice for "personal reasons" ahead of Cleveland's game against the Panthers. Judkins was on the field during the open portion of practice. Browns S Grant Delpit was limited for a second straight day.
| Footballguys view: Let's see if Judkins can get the personal stuff taken care of and practice on Friday as the team prepares for the Panthers in Week 3. Judkins had 12 rushes for 21 yards in the Browns' Week 2 win against the Bucs, adding five catches for 27 yards. We like him as a low-end RB2/flex option. |
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Titans | Tony Pollard (ankle) practices Thursday, Tyjae Spears not spotted again Thu Sep 24, 03:47 PM
Titans RB Tony Pollard (ankle) practiced on Thursday, September 24, after sitting out Wednesday's session, as Tennessee prepares for Sunday's game at the New York Giants. RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) was not spotted at practice on Thursday. TE Daniel Bellinger was also not spotted at practice, while CB Cor'Dale Flott (quad), who missed last Sunday's game, practiced again and said he thinks he is trending in the right direction.
| Footballguys view: Both Pollard and Spears missed Wednesday's practice, so at least Pollard is back out there on Thursday. While Spears may miss the game against the Giants (check back Friday to be sure), Pollard is trending in the right direction. Pollard is an RB3/deep flex play for Fantasy GMs in Week 3. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones misses practice with knee injury, status for Sunday uncertain Wed Sep 23, 05:59 PM
Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Vikings RB Aaron Jones, who wore a brace after Sunday's win over the Bears, missed practice on Monday with a knee injury. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said, "He feels great. He's bouncing around the building like normal, but it's more so the knee. Just allowing that thing to turn over. He feels pretty good. We'll just keep getting treatment around the clock and see if we can pick up his workload as the week goes on." O'Connell said the team will monitor Jones over the next few days before deciding on his status for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. With RB Jordan Mason on injured reserve and RB DeeJay Dallas limited by a toe injury, rookie RB Demond Claiborne is the only healthy running back on Minnesota's active roster.
| Footballguys view: Jones rushed 23 times for 105 yards in the Vikings' Week 2 win over the Bears, but per O'Connell, the veteran back was "pretty sore" after the victory. Missing practice on Monday is not completely indicative of his playing status in Week 3. However, it's not a great start to the week, and his status could be on the wrong side of questionable. DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne could do more if Jones is limited or has to miss time. |
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Broncos | Mims returns to practice as limited participant; Dobbins, Harvey also limited Wed Sep 23, 05:30 PM
Broncos.com's Aric DiLalla reports that Denver WR Marvin Mims Jr. (foot) returned to practice on Wednesday as a limited participant after missing practice entirely last week and sitting out the Week 2 win over the Jaguars. RB J.K. Dobbins (hip) and RB RJ Harvey (hamstring) were also listed as limited participants on Wednesday, with Harvey having been ruled out in Week 2 after being questionable. RB Jonah Coleman (ankle) was the only Broncos player who did not practice at all. Denver hosts the Rams on Sunday Night Football, with a full injury report set to be released Thursday and game statuses on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Watch the Dobbins/Harvey situation here. Dobbins missed time against the Jaguars, but his hamstring/cramps/hip (whatever they're going to call it) injury was seen as minor, and we're expecting him on Sunday night against the Rams. Harvey missed Week 2, but he could return to provide the team with explosive plays as a runner (but primarily a receiver out of the backfield). |
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Jonah Coleman dealing with sprained ankle Wed Sep 23, 04:46 PM
Broncos RB Jonah Coleman is dealing with a sprained ankle he suffered in the Broncos' Week 2 win over the Jaguars, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
| Footballguys view: It's a gut punch for Fantasy GMs who were thrilled to get Coleman off the waiver wire this week. J.K. Dobbins (hamstring/cramps) missed time against the Jaguars on Sunday, and Coleman came through in the 4-minute offense to seal the win with a touchdown for the Broncos late. Dobbins should be back this week for a Sunday night game against the Rams. Coleman's availability is unknown at this time. |
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49ers | Mike Evans to sit out Wednesday practice with hip injury Wed Sep 23, 04:28 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans will not practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Shanahan said after Sunday's game the hip injury wasn't serious, but on Wednesday he offered no further details, saying, "I'm not sure [about any specifics]. Just know it's a hip injury." WR Demarcus Robinson (high ankle) will also rehab during practice, while RB Christian McCaffrey is taking a scheduled rest day Wednesday, not related to injury.
| Footballguys view: Evans is a seasoned vet who can miss practice in the middle of the week and still suit up on Sundays. In fact, so long as he's limited on Friday, we think he should be good to go. The 49ers are at home to face the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. Circle back on Friday to see if Evans can at least be limited with this hip injury. |
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Titans | Pollard, Spears both sit out Wednesday practice with ankle injuries Wed Sep 23, 04:20 PM
The Titans' injury report from Wednesday's practice shows RB Tony Pollard (ankle) and RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) both did not practice ahead of Sunday's game at the New York Giants. CB Cor'Dale Flott (quad) and DT Solomon Thomas (knee) were limited, while G Fernando Carmona (shoulder) and LB James Williams Sr. (elbow) practiced in full. WR Wan'Dale Robinson, who has six catches for 47 yards through two games, said he expects the Titans passing game to 'start clicking even more as the run game has success' when he faces his former team, the Giants, on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Well, this is not a great start to the week of practice. With both backs missing practice on Wednesday, rookie Nicholas Singleton could get a larger workload in Week 3. The Titans are on the road for an early Sunday game against the Giants. |
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Panthers | Jonathon Brooks needs core muscle surgery, out at least six weeks Wed Sep 23, 08:00 AM
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks' groin injury suffered on Sunday was worse than initially believed. Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com reports that, per Ian Rapoport, Brooks will need core muscle surgery and will miss at least six weeks rather than being just week-to-week. Carolina will place Brooks on injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers will now be without Brooks for at least six weeks, and that makes Chuba Hubbard their primary back. He should get a sizable workload with Brooks out of action, and Hubbard can produce like a flex play (if not RB2) on a weekly basis. AJ Dillon will now move into the no.2 spot, and he could give Hubbard a breather from time to time. |
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Steelers | Rico Dowdle 'day-to-day' with toe injury after exiting Week 2 loss Wed Sep 23, 03:21 AM
Steelers RB Rico Dowdle was ruled out of Sunday's Week 2 loss to the Patriots after suffering a toe injury in the first half. Dowdle briefly returned to the game after being listed as questionable before ultimately being held out for the remainder of the contest. He is considered day-to-day with the injury.
| Footballguys view: Jaylen Warren did more in Week 2 with Dowdle battling this toe injury. Even with Warren battling a shoulder injury this week, it seems like he'll be the top back for the Steelers in Week 3. Dowdle begins the week on the wrong side of questionable. If Dowdle can't play, we'd see Travis Homer get some work behind Warren. |
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Chiefs | Reid: Walker 'wants a ball every play,' but Johnson's role set to grow Tue Sep 22, 10:19 AM
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said in his Monday video conference that RB Kenneth Walker III "wants that ball" and "he wants a ball every play... he's not asking to be relieved or anything else," but added that rookie RB Emmett Johnson will "continue to get more snaps" as the season progresses to take some load off Walker.
| Footballguys view: Reid said the goal is to create "a nice balance with those two in there" to keep both backs fresh. Even with Johnson chipping in, Walker leads the league in carries, rushing yards, touches, and yards from scrimmage through two weeks. The Chiefs face the Dolphins on the road in Week 3 after an overtime win over the Colts on Sunday night. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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 | RB Rico Dowdle sidelined by toe injury Sun Sep 20, 03:01 PM
Steelers running back Rico Dowdle was injured in the second quarter of his team's NFL Week 2 matchup with the New England Patriots.
| Footballguys view: The veteran was seen riding a cart back to the locker room following a mad scramble for a fumble as the first half wound down. It wasn't clear what happened to Dowdle on the play, but CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson cited that as the moment Dowdle was hurt. Team reporter Brian Batko said the injury was to Dowdle's toe and that his return was questionable before he was back in the game to start the second half. He didn't last long. Dowdle wound up getting downgraded to out shortly after and did not return. We'll be watching for more. |
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Texans | Montgomery held to 10 yards on 6 carries in loss to Bengals Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Houston Texans RB David Montgomery ran 6 times for 10 yards and also caught 2 passes for 14 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was projected for 15.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.4.
| Footballguys view: Dexter Lawrence is anchoring a much stouter Bengals run defense than we have seen in recent years and Montgomery was stopped at the one on fourth down, so this was a dud. Montgomery should be worth an RB2 start next week, but Woody Marks was more involved in Week 2 because the Texans were trailing for most of the game. |
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Eagles | Barkley held to 9 yards on 4 carries in win over Titans Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley ran 4 times for 9 yards and also caught 1 pass for 11 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was projected for 14.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.5.
| Footballguys view: Barkley was a dud in a great matchup because he missed most of the first half with a shoulder stinger. Tank Bigsby wasn't that impressive in his stead, but Barkley had little effect on the game after he returned. The Bears run defense is generous, so we'll start Barkley in fantasy leagues next week, but this was not the start to the season we were looking for when Barkley went in the second round of drafts. |
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Vikings | Jones runs for 105 yards in win over Bears Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones ran 23 times for 105 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Chicago Bears. He was projected for 12.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 10.5.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings chose to ride Jones and used Deejay Dallas and Demond Claiborne sparingly in the poor weather at Soldier Field. The Bears' run defense is going to be a good matchup to pick on going forward, but this is also a good argument to start Jones next week as an RB2/Flex at Tampa. Jones did miss some time in this game with a knee issue. Don't be surprised if there are practice limitations. |
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Patriots | Stevenson held to 43 yards on 6 carries in win over Steelers Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson ran 6 times for 43 yards, also caught 1 pass for 3 yards on 2 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was projected for 12.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.1.
| Footballguys view: Last year Stevenson's fumbles against Pittsburgh were seen as a potential opening for a changing of the guard to TreVeyon Henderson. Stevenson fumbled again vs. Pittsburgh this year, and Henderson did take over most of the carries after that. Henderson wasn't that much more effective than Stevenson on most of his carries, but he broke a 39-yard touchdown and that could keep him in an expanded role over Stevenson next week at Jacksonville. |
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49ers | RB Kaelon Black questionable for Week 2 Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
49ers RB Kaelon Black (groin) is listed as questionable on the Week 2 injury report. Black was limited in Saturday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Black was added to the injury report on Thursday with this groin issue. A limited practice on Saturday makes him questionable for the game against the Dolphins on Sunday. If Black plays, the matchup is a nice one for Fantasy GMs willing to use the 49ers' backup running back as a flex play in Week 2. |
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Saints | Chris Olave questionable for Sunday Fri Sep 18, 05:52 PM
Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Saints WR Chris Olave (hamstring) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and will carry a questionable designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens.
| Footballguys view: Luckily for fantasy managers, the Saints play at 1 pm ET on Sunday, so there will be no shortage of pivot options if Olave can't go. Olave came out of last week's game unscathed, but was added to Thursday's injury report with a hamstring. He maintained his limited participation on Friday. If Olave is active, he's a must-start coming off last week's 182-yard showing. If he's inactive, DeVaughn Vele moves into the WR2 tier, while Bryce Lance becomes a desperation flex. |
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