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Panthers | Jalen Coker has 'minor' quad strain, considered questionable for Week 4 vs. Lions Mon Sep 28, 11:16 AM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker suffered a minor quad strain in Sunday's loss to the Browns and is considered questionable to play in Week 4 against the Lions, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Monday, per a source.
| Footballguys view: Coker played through an ankle injury that had him listed as questionable heading into the game, but it was the quad that ended his day in the third quarter. He finished with two catches for 18 yards. He has 18 catches for 222 yards and two touchdowns on the season. We'll be monitoring his status as the Panthers prepare to play the Lions in Week 4. |
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Giants | Cam Skattebo 'clearly RB1', Najee Harris takes over as RB2 in win over Titans Mon Sep 28, 09:18 AM
Giants RB Cam Skattebo was "clearly RB1" in Sunday's 12-7 win over the Titans and took over as the third-down back with RB Devin Singletary a healthy scratch, though he averaged 3 yards per carry and lost a fumble out of bounds, his second fumble in three games.
| Footballguys view: The Athletic's Dan Duggan added that RB Najee Harris "has quickly taken over as RB2" and ran nine times for 52 yards, while RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. was active because he is the only back who plays special teams. Meanwhile, Skattebo sits at RB19 in Dave Kluge's Rest of Season Rankings -- which is in line with his draft value. We'll see if Harris can cut further into his workload in the coming weeks. |
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Browns | Raheim Sanders splits snaps 50/50 with Judkins, Jeudy at season-low 51% Mon Sep 28, 05:25 AM
Browns RB Raheim Sanders split snaps 50/50 with RB Quinshon Judkins in Sunday's win over the Panthers.
| Footballguys view: While Judkins' snap rate fell this week, Pro Football Focus's Nathan Jahnke believes it was likely because the Browns ran more plays in Week 3 than in the last two. His total number of snaps remained similar to the previous two weeks. Judkins remains an RB2 candidate heading into a Thursday night game against the Steelers in Week 4. Sanders, meanwhile, is worth rostering in deeper leagues. |
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Rams | Mumpfield catches 4 passes for 93 yards, a touchdown in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Konata Mumpfield caught 4 passes for 93 yards and a touchdown on 8 targets in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 2.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.3.
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Broncos | Waddle held to 2 catches for 10 yards in win over Rams Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle ran 1 time for 14 yards and also caught 2 passes for 10 yards on 7 targets in Sunday's 30-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He was projected for 12.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.4.
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Rams | Adams catches 7 passes for 137 yards in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams caught 7 passes for 137 yards on 13 targets in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 17.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.2.
| Footballguys view: In the first half, Adams had four catches for 71 yards on five targets when matched up against Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II, a player he called "one of the best DBs in the league." The 71 yards allowed to Adams were the most Surtain has given up in a first half in his career, according to ESPN's Sarah Barshop. The Rams play the Eagles in Week 4. While Puka Nacua's status will be a factor at some point, Adams remains a high-end WR1 option for fantasy managers. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson 'got close' to returning, MRI on ankle expected Monday Sun Sep 27, 08:48 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson left Sunday's win over the Buccaneers in the first quarter with an ankle injury and did not return. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said after the game that Jefferson "got close" to returning before being ruled out, and that he will be evaluated further on Monday.
| Footballguys view: NBC's Mike Florio reported that an MRI will be part of that evaluation and that the Vikings hope Jefferson is dealing with a low-ankle injury. Jefferson had two catches for 32 yards before exiting and has 13 catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns on the season. |
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49ers | Mike Evans dealing with rib strain, full evaluation set for Monday Sun Sep 27, 08:25 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans is dealing with a rib strain after leaving Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Evans left the game on a cart and was quickly ruled out. He will have a full evaluation on Monday, though rib strains "can be painful."
| Footballguys view: After the game, head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the team didn't know if it was a rib or oblique injury and that Evans would have further tests done on Monday. "We don't know yet," Shanahan said. "We couldn't tell if it was a broken rib; we couldn't tell if it was an oblique, so it's something we'll find out probably more tomorrow." Those tests will determine the timetable for Evans' return to action. The 49ers play the Broncos in Week 4. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson sidelined by an ankle injury vs. Buccaneers Sun Sep 27, 08:25 PM
Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson was ruled out of Sunday's 23-16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after suffering a first-quarter injury to his left ankle.
| Footballguys view: We should expect Jefferson to miss Week 4 against Miami at a minimum, and a multi-week absence is possible. The Vikings have a bye in Week 6, so Jefferson could get three weeks and only miss two games in a best-case scenario. In his absence, the Vikings shifted their offensive focus to No. 2 receiver Jordan Addison, who finished with five catches for 90 yards. Jauan Jennings and Tai Felton were the Vikings' other receivers when they used three-receiver sets, but they had just one reception between them. Minnesota plays the Dolphins in Week 4. |
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Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan to undergo MRI on left knee Monday Sun Sep 27, 08:20 PM
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan will undergo an MRI on his left knee on Monday to determine the extent of his injury, per a source.
| Footballguys view: The MRI will determine whether it is a reaggravation of the knee issue he dealt with in camp or a new injury. McMillan was ruled out of Sunday's loss to the Vikings with the knee injury. |
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Raiders | Klint Kubiak confirms Jack Bech fractured his forearm Sun Sep 27, 07:59 PM
Raiders WR Jack Bech fractured his forearm, head coach Klint Kubiak said on Sunday. Bech was ruled out of Sunday's win over the Saints with the forearm injury.
| Footballguys view: According to CBSSports.com, Bech's injury isn't believed to be season-ending, but the wide receiver will miss at least four weeks if he's placed on injured reserve, which would require an official transaction from the Raiders. He didn't record a catch Sunday prior to being ruled out against the Saints. |
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Saints | Olave catches 9 passes for 107 yards in loss to Raiders Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave caught 9 passes for 107 yards on 13 targets in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He was projected for 16.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 15.2.
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Cowboys | Lamb catches 7 passes for 112 yards in loss to Ravens Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb caught 7 passes for 112 yards on 8 targets in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He was projected for 15.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 14.7.
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Ravens | Flowers catches 5 passes for 84 yards in win over Cowboys Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers ran 1 time for 20 yards and also caught 5 passes for 84 yards on 6 targets in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He was projected for 5.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 12.9.
| Footballguys view: Flowers led the Ravens in catches, targets, and receiving yards in his return following a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury. According to Baltimore Banner staffer Jonas Shaffer, Flowers knew for a while that he would be suiting up Sunday. Still, he was limited in practice due to concerns about the quality of the field in Rio de Janeiro. As CBSSports.com suggests, Flowers has seemingly put the injury behind him heading into a Week 4 home game against the Titans. |
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Cardinals | Wilson catches 11 passes for 89 yards, a touchdown in loss to 49ers Sun Sep 27, 07:31 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson caught 11 passes for 89 yards and a touchdown on 17 targets in Sunday's 36-30 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He was projected for 9.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.4.
| Footballguys view: In a repeat of the game when Jacoby Brissett set the completion record last year, the Cardinals relied on short passing against the 49ers, but this year they were in the game until the end. Wilson showing this kind of ceiling in PPR leagues will make it hard to bench him going forward. |
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Vikings | Addison catches 5 passes for 90 yards, a touchdown in win over Buccaneers Sun Sep 27, 07:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison caught 5 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown on 9 targets in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was projected for 6.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.5.
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Panthers | McMillan held to 2 catches for 17 yards in loss to Browns Sun Sep 27, 07:01 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan caught 2 passes for 17 yards on 5 targets in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He was projected for 12.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.7.
| Footballguys view: Denzel Ward did his job against the Panthers #1 receiver. Jalen Coker left with a quad injury and will probably miss the Week 4 game (and maybe more), but Carolina is facing the Lions defense, so McMillan is still a high ceiling WR2 play next week. |
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Commanders | McLaurin catches 6 passes for 77 yards, a touchdown in win over Seahawks Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin caught 6 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown on 9 targets in Sunday's 33-31 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He was projected for 8.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 16.7.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin was in top form against a top pass defense. Marcus Mariota's veteran prowess got him looking for McLaurin in big situations, including a fourth down in the second half, so we should feel better about starting the Commanders #1 receiver as a WR3/Flex option against the Colts next week. |
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Seahawks | Smith-Njigba catches 10 passes for 128 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Commanders Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba completed 1 of 1 passes for 14 yards and also caught 10 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns on 14 targets in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was projected for 18.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 30.4.
| Footballguys view: Just a routine day so far this season for a player who is going to test whether a wide receiver can win MVP over a quarterback as long as he stays healthy. |
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Colts | Allen catches 6 passes for 63 yards, a touchdown in win over Texans Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Keenan Allen caught 6 passes for 63 yards and a touchdown on 9 targets in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Houston Texans. He was projected for 5.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 15.3.
| Footballguys view: Allen is going to be the biggest fantasy beneficiary of Alec Pierce going on injured reserve if this game is any indication. He made big plays at big times for the Colts in a hard fought win. He's probably on the waiver wire in a lot of leagues after a slow start to the season, but he should be in lineups as a WR3/Flex against the Commanders next week. |
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Jaguars | Meyers catches 7 passes for 64 yards, a touchdown in win over Patriots Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers caught 7 passes for 64 yards and a touchdown on 8 targets in Sunday's 35-6 win over the New England Patriots. He was projected for 6.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 15.9.
| Footballguys view: Meyers was the best fantasy play in the Jaguars passing game with Christian Gonzalez blanketing Brian Thomas Jr. and Parker Washington only catching three balls (at least one was for a score). He'll be a weekly flex play going forward after scoring for the second time in three games. |
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49ers | Mike Evans ruled out vs. Cardinals with rib injury, Trent Williams carted off Sun Sep 27, 05:39 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans was ruled out before the start of the third quarter of Sunday's Week 3 game against the Cardinals with a rib injury, after clutching his right side following a route in the second quarter and riding a cart to the locker room late in the first half. He was not hit on that play but took a helmet to his side on a tackle by Cardinals S Budda Baker on the play before, and it is unclear whether the two are related; the team did not provide the precise nature of the injury or a timeline. All-Pro LT Trent Williams also left on a cart in the third quarter with a stinger, and the 49ers initially listed him as questionable. San Francisco is already without WRs Ricky Pearsall (out for the season), De'Zhaun Stribling (expected to miss roughly 10 weeks) and Demarcus Robinson (injured reserve).
| Footballguys view: Evans caught three balls for 34 yards and a score before leaving, and he also lateraled the ball to Deebo Samuel after a two-yard reception that Samuel took 80 yards to the house for the first score of the game. We don't expect Evans will be ready for next week's game against the Broncos, which ups the value of Samuel and George Kittle, who are the last primary pass catchers standing along with Christian McCaffrey. |
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Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan ruled out with knee injury vs. Vikings Sun Sep 27, 04:45 PM
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Vikings with a knee injury. McMillan was injured in the first quarter and had initially been listed as questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: It took McMillan over a month to rally from a knee injury suffered in camp, so this is immensely disappointing. Ted Hurst caught a 40-yard touchdown to open the scoring for the Bucs and should have close to a full-time role while McMillan is out. |
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Jets | Garrett Wilson cleared after concussion evaluation in loss to Lions Sun Sep 27, 04:30 PM
Jets WR Garrett Wilson was cleared after being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Lions, head coach Aaron Glenn said. Wilson was shaken up late in the game after catching 10 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: Wilson was a strong WR1 play as expected with No.2 receiver Adonai Mitchell out and the Jets facing a thin Lions secondary. This news is as good as we could have hoped for after watching Wilson leave the game. Wilson should have a very high ceiling against the Bears next week as long as he is active. |
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs scores three TDs in win over Jets Sun Sep 27, 04:05 PM
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns, two rushing and the go-ahead score with 2:25 left, and finished with 164 yards from scrimmage in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets, giving him six touchdowns through three weeks.
| Footballguys view: Gibbs got the offense jumpstarted after early struggles with a long catch and run, and he was inevitable as the force that finished drives with touchdowns in the second half to help the Lions eke out another nerve-wracking home victory. The Lions offense hasn't been a dangerous downfield passing unit, but that hasn't stopped Gibbs from exceeding even the highest expectations through three weeks. |
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Panthers | Jalen Coker (quad) out for the game Sun Sep 27, 03:05 PM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker left Sunday's game against the Browns with a quad injury and was listed as questionable to return. With Coker sidelined, the Panthers' wide receivers on the field were Tetairoa McMillan, Brycen Tremayne and Metchie. Coker was later downgraded to out.
| Footballguys view: Coker was nursing an ankle injury coming into this game. A quad issue landed him on injured reserve last season, so we'll have to wait for more details to learn whether this is related to that injury. |
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49ers | Mike Evans (hip) active vs. Cardinals, Jordan Watkins active for first time Sun Sep 27, 02:53 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals after the team managed his hip in practice this week. WR Jordan Watkins is also active for the first time at WR this season.
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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 for 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 don't get a positive update on him early in the lead-up to 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ravens | Zay Flowers returns to practice in Brazil, Ronnie Stanley not suited up Fri Sep 25, 02:42 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) returned to practice on Friday in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the game against the Cowboys, after not practicing all week.
| Footballguys view: We'll find out later today if Flowers was a limited or full participant, but his likelihood of playing on Sunday is still in flux. If Flowers can't go, Rashod Bateman proved he can be a solid lead receiver last week, and he can be relied on as a fantasy WR2. If Flowers is active, there's risk that he's limited. With the Ravens game kicking off late, fantasy managers should prepare a late-game backup plan. There's been a lot of talk about the field conditions in Rio de Janeiro, which could force the Ravens to err on the side of caution with Flowers. It'll be hard to keep him out of lineups if he's healthy, but he should be viewed as a risky WR3, not a plug-and-play WR1. |
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Bills | DJ Moore (shoulder) questionable, 'game-time decision' for Sunday Fri Sep 25, 02:16 PM
Bills WR DJ Moore (shoulder) is questionable to play on Sunday and will be a game-time decision, Brady said on Friday.
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