NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Sunday, September 13, 2026

Moore's return set the Packers up at the Minnesota 36-yard line, but the offense went in reverse with the line getting beaten up front, leading to another punt.

Addison was targeted by Carson Wentz on a third-down throw but missed the reception, bringing on Will Reichard to make a field goal attempt.

Oliver caught a 13-yard pass from Carson Wentz early in the Vikings' second-half comeback drive.

Price had a 69-yard kickoff return for the Vikings that set up their go-ahead touchdown drive, contributing to the special teams' impact on the game.

Mason ran in a touchdown one play after Andrew Van Ginkel recovered Jordan Love's fumble at the 1-yard line, turning a 5-point Packers lead into a 10-point deficit and effectively putting an end to the contest.

Lloyd took a loss of three yards on a carry as the Packers' running game fell apart late in the game with Brian Flores sending the house. The Packers gained just 66 yards on the ground for the entire game.

Smith was found wide open by Jordan Love for a big gain of 43 yards to get inside the 10-yard line during the Packers' second-half drive.

Reed converted a third down for the Packers as Jordan Love worked to drive them down the field in the second half.

Melton had a 59-yard kickoff return that set the Packers up at the Vikings' 40-yard line, and caught a 10-yard pass from Jordan Love in the first-half scoring drive. The special teams gave and took away in the game.

Kraft caught a 23-yard pass from Jordan Love as the Packers drove down the field late in the first half to set up Christian Watson's second touchdown.

Golden provided key blocks and receptions for the Packers, including an initial block on Christian Watson's 81-yard touchdown that was initially flagged but eventually ruled legal. He also caught a 13-yard pass from Jordan Love while under extreme duress and a huge 43-yard gain to set the team up in field goal range.

Brooks picked up one first down on a run for the Packers early in the game, and later had a 5-yard run that set up Christian Watson's second touchdown. The Packers' running game was practically nonexistent overall, gaining just 66 yards on the ground.

Hockenson was found open over the middle by Carson Wentz for a 16-yard touchdown reception, pulling the Vikings back to within five points during their comeback from a 22-10 deficit.

Jones punched in a touchdown on a toss to the left from the goal line to give Minnesota the lead during their comeback. He was part of the Vikings' ground game that helped them work down the field and convert multiple first downs.

Jefferson caught two touchdown passes, including a 16-yard reception over the middle on a free play after Van Ness jumped offsides, where he shook rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse and hauled in a touchdown, and a second touchdown where he leapt to the pylon. He also caught the two-point conversion to give Minnesota the lead at 25-22.

Wentz came into the game in relief of the concussed Kyler Murray in the first quarter and led the Vikings' comeback from a 22-10 deficit to a 39-22 victory. He helped the Vikings work into field goal range largely via the handoff, then came out firing in the second half, finding Josh Oliver for 13 yards and multiple receivers on third-down conversions. He threw a touchdown pass to T.J. Hockenson and orchestrated the Vikings' go-ahead drive despite multiple penalty bailouts from the officiating crew.

Murray left the game early in the first quarter with an apparent concussion after taking a big hit from Javon Bullard and Lukas Van Ness while going to the ground on a scramble. He remained down on the field for several minutes before being replaced by Carson Wentz.

Watson caught two touchdown passes from Jordan Love, including an 81-yard score on a crossing route where he turned on the jets and cruised up the left sideline with a block from Matthew Golden, and a second touchdown off a brilliant play design where he motioned inside and faked an insert block before releasing to the corner of the end zone. He was a primary target throughout the game.

Love finished with 387 passing yards and two touchdowns on 21/42 completions, his second-highest passing yardage total ever, but the performance was marred by back-to-back late fumbles caused by poor offensive line protection against Brian Flores' sellout blitzes and a late interception partly caused by the same protection issues. Much of his yardage came late with the team bleeding out after Minnesota scored two touchdowns in less than two minutes.

Moore had a return that set the Packers up at the Minnesota 36-yard line, but the offense went in reverse with the line getting beaten up front, leading to another punt.

Addison was targeted on a third-down throw by Carson Wentz early in the game but the pass was missed, bringing on Will Reichard to make a field goal attempt.

Oliver caught a 13-yard pass from Carson Wentz during a Vikings drive, but the source notes Edgerrin Cooper came up with back-to-back sacks on the next plays.

Price had a 69-yard kickoff return that set up Minnesota's quick response after the Packers kicked a field goal to make the score 22-10, leading to T.J. Hockenson's touchdown.

Lloyd took a loss of three yards on a run during the Packers' late-game collapse when Brian Flores sent the house, contributing to the offensive line's inability to protect the quarterback.

Mason ran in a touchdown one play after Andrew Van Ginkel recovered a Jordan Love fumble at the 1-yard line, turning a 5-point Packers lead into a 10-point deficit.

Brooks picked up one first down on a run early in the game and had a 5-yard run that set up Christian Watson's second touchdown late in the first half.

Golden picked up a big block on Christian Watson's 81-yard touchdown reception (initially flagged but eventually ruled legal) and was also targeted twice by Jordan Love for significant gains of 13 and 43 yards during second-half drives.

Smith was found wide open by Jordan Love for a big gain of 43 yards to get inside the 10-yard line during a second-half drive.

Reed converted a third down for Jordan Love during a second-half drive that moved the Packers into scoring position.

Kraft was targeted for a 23-yard gain during a late first-half drive by Jordan Love that set up Christian Watson's second touchdown.

Murray left the game in the first quarter with an apparent concussion after taking a big hit from Javon Bullard and Lukas Van Ness while going to the ground on a scramble; he remained down on the field for several minutes before Carson Wentz came into the game in relief.

Wentz came in as a backup for a concussed Kyler Murray in the first quarter and led the Vikings' comeback from a 22-10 deficit to a 39-22 victory; he helped the Vikings work into field goal range largely via the handoff early, then came out firing late in the game, finding multiple receivers including Josh Oliver for 13 yards and T.J. Hockenson for a 16-yard touchdown.

Hockenson was found open over the middle by Carson Wentz for a 16-yard touchdown, pulling the Vikings back to within five points during their comeback.

Jefferson had a dominant performance with two touchdowns; first on a deep ball from Carson Wentz on a free play after Van Ness jumped offsides, where Jefferson shook rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse, and second leaping to the pylon for his second touchdown of the day, putting Minnesota up 39-22; he also caught the two-point conversion.

Aaron Jones punched in a touchdown on a toss to the left late in the game to give Minnesota the lead; the Vikings went for two and Jefferson caught the conversion, making the Vikings' lead 25-22 with 6:37 left to go.

Watson was heavily targeted and productive, scoring two touchdowns; first on an 81-yard reception where he turned on the jets after a crossing route and picked up a block from Matthew Golden, then on a second-half touchdown off a brilliant play design where he motioned inside and faked an insert block before releasing to the corner of the end zone.

Love ended with his second-highest passing yardage total ever (21/42 for 387 yards, 2 TDs), but the source notes too much of that production came late with the team bleeding out after Minnesota scored two touchdowns in less than two minutes; he also threw back-to-back late fumbles brought about by poor protection against Brian Flores' sellout blitzes and a late interception partly caused by the same offensive line issues.

Returner Wester ripped off a long return in Week 1 as part of the Ravens' special teams dominance under new coordinator Anthony Levine. The source emphasizes that special teams remain an emphasis in Baltimore, and Wester's performance contributed to the Ravens winning the field position battle.

Returner Moore ripped off a long return in Week 1 as part of the Ravens' special teams dominance under new coordinator Anthony Levine. The source emphasizes that special teams remain an emphasis in Baltimore, and Moore's performance contributed to the Ravens winning the field position battle.

Rookie wide receiver Lane suffered a wrist injury in Week 1. The source notes that Minter did not have updates on the wideout following the game, leaving his status for Week 2 against New Orleans uncertain.

Taylor scored a touchdown on the Colts' opening drive, which featured seven straight passes that put the Ravens secondary on its heels. The source notes this opening possession 'stirred painful memories of the Zach Orr defenses that folded all too easily in the past two seasons,' but the Ravens defense adjusted and forced three punts and two turnovers on Indianapolis' next five drives.

Flowers posted 150 receiving yards on 5 catches before leaving the game late in the first half with a hamstring injury. The source notes that Minter did not have updates on the wideout following the game, leaving his status for Week 2 against New Orleans uncertain.

Henry averaged 6.0 yards per carry and scored three rushing touchdowns in Week 1, moving him to third place on the NFL's all-time rushing touchdown list. The source highlights his efficiency and touchdown production in the Ravens' dominant 41-23 victory.

Jackson completed 17 of 25 passes for 324 yards and 1 touchdown through the air, adding 40 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown in his debut under new play-caller Declan Doyle's under-center heavy offense. The source notes he 'looked right at home' in the new system and demonstrated his signature elusiveness when plays broke down, including a 16-yard scramble for a first down after ducking under two pass rushers. Jackson praised Doyle for 'dialing it up' on offense.

Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane suffered a wrist injury in Week 1. The source provides no update on severity or timeline for return, creating uncertainty for his early-season availability and role development.

Flowers posted 150 receiving yards on 5 catches (30 yards per catch) before leaving the game late in the first half with a hamstring injury. The source provides no update on the severity or timeline for his return, creating uncertainty for Week 2 availability.

Henry averaged 6.0 yards per carry and scored 3 rushing touchdowns in Week 1, passing Marcus Allen for third place on the NFL's all-time rushing touchdown list. The 6.0 YPC efficiency and multi-touchdown performance in his Ravens debut signals strong early-season production and role security in the new offense.

Jackson completed 17 of 25 passes for 324 yards and 1 passing touchdown while adding 40 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown in his Week 1 debut under new play-caller Declan Doyle's under-center heavy offense. The source notes he "was brilliant through the air" and "looked right at home in Doyle's new-look offense," demonstrating signature elusiveness when the system broke down, including a 16-yard scramble for a first down after ducking under two pass rushers. His 7.9 yards per play efficiency across 502 total team yards signals strong early-season form in the new system.

The source expects Bryce Young to deliver a career-high performance against the Falcons defense in Week 2, suggesting FanDuel has underpriced this matchup opportunity and not adequately accounted for Young's upside in the betting line.

The source suggests Bryce Young is poised for a career-high performance against the Falcons defense in Week 2, noting that FanDuel has not appropriately accounted for this expected elevated performance in the opening odds.

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Brock Bowers (knee) seen walking unaided in locker room with sleeve on left leg, per @​samwarren83.

Bengals tight end led Cincinnati in targets (7) and receiving yards (78) against Buccaneers while catching Joe Burrow's lone touchdown pass in Week 1; if opposing defenses continue to focus on limiting Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Gesicki should have space to operate over middle of field.

Steelers tight end saw only 54 targets in 2025 (second-fewest in his five-year career) while competing with Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington; new offensive coordinator Mike McCarthy shows more willingness to trust Freiermuth as top tight end compared to previous coordinator Arthur Smith; rewarded that faith by catching all five targets for 46 yards and a touchdown in Week 1; should continue as quality middle-of-field threat with Aaron Rodgers preferring throws within 10 yards of line of scrimmage.

Ravens receiver failed to record a catch in Week 1 win against Colts but becomes relevant after Baltimore lost Zay Flowers (hamstring) and Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) to injuries; as most experienced option in Ravens' receiver room, Bateman is worth stashing as potential matchup-based flex play given Lamar Jackson will need to throw to someone moving forward.

Dolphins receiver posted team-high five receptions for 94 yards in Week 1 loss to Raiders; identified as Malik Willis' preferred target and early favorite as breakout player in Miami; likely to see consistent volume as Dolphins are expected to play from behind frequently in 2026.

Bears receiver unexpectedly paced Chicago's pass-catching weapons in Week 1 despite preseason debate centering on Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze and Colston Loveland; led Bears in targets (9), receptions (8) and receiving yards (84); production wasn't solely due to blowout—he shook free because Panthers focused on limiting Burden, Odunze and Loveland while containing Caleb Williams; with Ben Johnson's expressed desire to blow out opponents, Raymond has flex appeal if he maintains target volume and is worth stashing.

Saints receiver ranked second on team in targets with nine against Lions, converting them into seven receptions, 69 yards and a touchdown; showed good hands with nifty diving catches, establishing confidence as New Orleans' No. 2 receiver at least until Jordyn Tyson returns; will have flex appeal if Saints continue high-volume passing offense.

Saints quarterback bounced back nicely in second half of Week 1 overtime loss to Lions after slow start; posted 410 passing yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions on 56 pass attempts; high weekly volume and play in weak NFC South make him a worthwhile streamer option for fantasy managers needing quarterback depth.

Panthers wide receiver logged eight catches for 138 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1 against Bears; currently 60% rostered in Yahoo leagues but that number should rise considerably after his strong debut performance.

Panthers quarterback posted 361 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown and 10 rushing yards in Week 1 loss to Bears; only one touchdown came in garbage time (down by more than one possession in second half), indicating legitimate production; continued improvement as downfield passer could develop him into a quality streamer, especially with favorable Week 2 matchup against Falcons.

Emerged as Jalen Hurts' preferred secondary wideout target for the Eagles after A.J. Brown trade to Patriots; recorded two catches for 73 yards and a touchdown on four targets (third-most on team behind DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert) in Week 1, showing promise as a field-stretching option with flex potential if Hurts and offensive coordinator Sean Mannion continue to trust him.

Third-round rookie running back for the 49ers handled 15 touches in Week 1 win over Rams, including 14 carries to Christian McCaffrey's 10; notably out-carried McCaffrey 7-3 at halftime, suggesting Kyle Shanahan is willing to lighten McCaffrey's load and Black could develop into a solid flex play if the split continues.

Jalen Hurts is now 6-0 in season openers

Garrett Wilson handled the lion's share of Geno Smith's throws in Week 1, commanding seven targets of the QB's 24 pass attempts (29.2% target share); he converted six of those targets into 79 receiving yards. Wilson's high target volume and efficiency suggest he remains the primary receiving option in the Jets offense.

Geno Smith delivered a composed Week 1 performance with 215 passing yards, 19-of-24 completions (79.2%), and 9.0 yards per attempt against Tennessee; he was not sacked once and navigated the pocket with poise, keeping chains moving and making on-time throws to the right targets. Head coach Aaron Glenn stated postgame, 'I expect that from him. He's a damn good player. It's the reason why he's here,' signaling confidence in Smith's ability to sustain this level of play.

Joe Burrow benefited from strong offensive line protection in the Bengals' 33-27 win over Tampa Bay, maintaining a clean pocket for most of the game while taking just one sack, enabling him to execute the offense effectively in a critical victory.

Myles Price returned the kickoff 69 yards to the Green Bay 28-yard line in the third quarter, providing the Vikings with excellent field position that led to a touchdown drive.

Jonnu Smith caught a big gain from Jordan Love into Minnesota territory at the 6-yard line in the third quarter, setting up a goal-to-go situation for the Packers, though the drive stalled and resulted in a field goal.

Tucker Kraft received a big pass from Jordan Love in the third quarter that helped move the Packers into scoring position, though the drive ultimately stalled and resulted in a field goal.

Jordan Love threw for nearly 400 yards but was unable to prevent the Packers' fourth-quarter collapse; he was sacked twice on the Packers' critical possession in the fourth quarter, with the second sack resulting in a fumble recovered by the Vikings at the 1-yard line.

Aaron Jones, a former Packer, scored a 3-yard rushing touchdown around the left end in the fourth quarter that gave the Vikings a 23-22 lead, marking a key turning point in their comeback.

T.J. Hockenson caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Carson Wentz in the third quarter, helping the Vikings cut the Green Bay lead to 22-17 and spark their comeback.

Jordan Mason scored a rushing touchdown from 1 yard out in the fourth quarter as part of the Vikings' 29-point comeback, helping extend their lead to 32-22.

Christian Watson had a strong performance for Green Bay, scoring two touchdowns: an 81-yard catch-and-run on a short crossing pass in the first quarter and a 2-yard touchdown reception late in the first half.

Justin Jefferson scored two touchdowns in Week 1, matching his entire 2025 season total; he caught a 39-yard touchdown pass on a free play late in the first half and a 9-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter as the Vikings mounted their comeback.

Carson Wentz came off the bench midway through the first quarter and played solid football, completing 12-of-19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdown passes, leading the Vikings to a 39-22 comeback victory over Green Bay.

Kyler Murray went out early in the game with a concussion after being hit late by Packers lineman Javon Bullard on a scramble attempt in the first quarter, forcing Carson Wentz to take over at quarterback.

Myles Price returned the kickoff 69 yards to the Green Bay 28-yard line in the third quarter, providing the Vikings with excellent field position that led directly to T.J. Hockenson's touchdown reception and sparked the Vikings' comeback.

T.J. Hockenson caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Carson Wentz over the middle in the third quarter, cutting the Packers' lead to 22-17. The TD reception was Wentz's second of the afternoon and helped spark the Vikings' comeback.

Jordan Mason scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter that extended the Vikings' lead to 32-22 after the defense recovered a Jordan Love fumble at the Green Bay 1-yard line. His TD was part of the Vikings' dominant fourth-quarter performance.

Aaron Jones scored a crucial 3-yard rushing touchdown around the left end that gave the Vikings a 23-22 lead in the fourth quarter, marking a key moment in the Vikings' comeback. The former Packer's TD was followed by a two-point conversion pass to Jefferson that extended the lead to 25-22.

Justin Jefferson scored two touchdowns in the Vikings' Week 1 victory: a 39-yard TD reception from Carson Wentz late in the first half on a free play, and a 9-yard TD reception in the fourth quarter. His two TDs matched his entire 2025 season total in a single game, demonstrating significant production in the comeback win.

Jordan Love threw for nearly 400 yards but was forced into multiple turnovers in the fourth quarter, including a fumble recovered by Andrew Van Ginkel at the Green Bay 1-yard line and an interception deflected by Harrison Smith into James Pierre's hands. He was sacked twice in the fourth quarter (by Dallas Turner and by Van Ginkel/Blake Cashman) as the Packers' defense collapsed.

Christian Watson scored two touchdowns for the Packers: an 81-yard catch-and-run TD on a short crossing pass from Jordan Love in the first quarter, and a 2-yard TD reception later in the first half. He was a primary target for Love throughout the game.

Carson Wentz entered the game midway through the first quarter after Kyler Murray's concussion and led the Vikings' fourth-quarter comeback, completing 12-of-19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdown passes. He orchestrated 29 unanswered points in the second half, including a two-point conversion pass to Justin Jefferson and the game-winning drive.

Kyler Murray went out early in the game with a concussion after being hit late by Packers lineman Javon Bullard. His first pass as a Viking was an interception by Keisean Nixon on a poorly thrown pass off his back foot under pressure, forcing Carson Wentz to take over at quarterback.

Came in as backup after Kyler Murray's concussion and managed the game well, finishing 12-of-19 for 133 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions; two of his TD passes went to Justin Jefferson as the Vikings mounted a 29-point fourth-quarter scoring run to win 39-22.

Suffered a concussion after being hit hard in the head while sliding on a third down on the Vikings' third possession; was flagged for unnecessary roughness on the Packers and went straight to the locker room for examination, forcing Carson Wentz into the game.

Caught eight passes for 92 yards with two touchdowns, including his second touchdown of the game on the final Vikings drive; hadn't caught a score at home since 2024, making this performance notable after the extended scoring drought at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Powered in a touchdown on the first play from the 1-yard line after the Vikings started a drive there, contributing to Minnesota's dominant fourth-quarter performance that erased a 22-10 third-quarter deficit.

Scored a 3-yard touchdown against his former team (Green Bay) during the Vikings' fourth-quarter surge, contributing to Minnesota's 29-point scoring run that turned a 22-10 deficit into a 39-22 victory.

Had six catches for 147 yards with two touchdowns, but five of those receptions and 131 of those yards came in the first half, indicating his production was heavily front-loaded before the Packers' fourth-quarter collapse.

Finished 21-of-42 for 387 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in a loss to Minnesota; threw his first career interception at U.S. Bank Stadium when the ball was tipped at the line before going off Harrison Smith's hands to James Pierre; was sacked twice in a row on one drive with a fumble on the second sack, contributing to a 29-0 fourth-quarter scoring drought after leading 22-10 in the third quarter.

Vikings running back scored a touchdown in the red zone after the Vikings recovered a fumble forced by a third-down sack of Jordan Love, extending Minnesota's lead to 32-22 during the fourth-quarter rally.

Vikings running back scored a touchdown on a key fourth-quarter drive that was extended by a questionable roughing-the-passer penalty on Carson Wentz; the touchdown run, followed by a successful 2-point conversion, gave Minnesota a 25-22 lead during their comeback rally.

Packers quarterback was productive through three quarters, completing 21 of 42 passes for 387 yards with 2 touchdowns, but his fourth-quarter interception and fumble on a third-down sack accounted for both of Green Bay's turnovers and allowed Minnesota to seal the comeback win; the late mistakes spoiled an otherwise strong performance.

Watson recorded 6 catches for 147 yards and 2 touchdowns in his first career game as Green Bay's clear No. 1 receiving option, following an offseason in which he signed a four-year, $92 million contract extension; the breakout effort was spoiled by the Packers' late-game collapse.

Backup quarterback completed 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards with 3 touchdowns and 0 turnovers in the Vikings' comeback win over Green Bay; the source notes he got enough big plays to pull out the win despite the Vikings losing their starting quarterback early.

Jefferson caught 8 passes for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns plus a 2-point conversion in the Vikings' comeback win; his 2-touchdown performance matched his entire 2025 season total and signaled his return to All-Pro form despite playing with backup quarterback Carson Wentz, ending a down 2025 year in which he failed to catch a touchdown at home.

Vikings starting quarterback suffered a concussion in the first quarter after a hit by Packers safety Javon Bullard and did not return; timeline for his return is unclear, leaving Carson Wentz as the backup option for Minnesota's offense.

Sunday #FantasyFootball injuries we're watching: * Zay Flowers (hamstring) * Ladd McConkey (chest) * Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) * Kyler Murray (concussion) * Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) * Dylan Sampson (knee) * Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) * Omar Cooper (ankle)

Sunday #FantasyFootball injuries we're watching: * Zay Flowers (hamstring) * Ladd McConkey (chest) * Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) * Kyler Murray (concussion) * Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) * Dylan Sampson (knee) * Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) * Omar Cooper (ankle)

Sunday #FantasyFootball injuries we're watching: * Zay Flowers (hamstring) * Ladd McConkey (chest) * Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) * Kyler Murray (concussion) * Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) * Dylan Sampson (knee) * Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) * Omar Cooper (ankle)

Sunday #FantasyFootball injuries we're watching: * Zay Flowers (hamstring) * Ladd McConkey (chest) * Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) * Kyler Murray (concussion) * Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) * Dylan Sampson (knee) * Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) * Omar Cooper (ankle)

Sunday #FantasyFootball injuries we're watching: * Zay Flowers (hamstring) * Ladd McConkey (chest) * Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) * Kyler Murray (concussion) * Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) * Dylan Sampson (knee) * Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) * Omar Cooper (ankle)

Sunday #FantasyFootball injuries we're watching: * Zay Flowers (hamstring) * Ladd McConkey (chest) * Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) * Kyler Murray (concussion) * Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) * Dylan Sampson (knee) * Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) * Omar Cooper (ankle)

Sunday #FantasyFootball injuries we're watching: * Zay Flowers (hamstring) * Ladd McConkey (chest) * Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) * Kyler Murray (concussion) * Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) * Dylan Sampson (knee) * Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) * Omar Cooper (ankle)

Matthew Golden: 29% targets, 92% routes

They told me my Antonio Williams shares were dead in the water because of “Treylon Burks”

They told me my Antonio Williams shares were dead in the water because of “Treylon Burks”

Wicks caught a touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts in the Eagles' 24-22 win, establishing him as a target in the Eagles' passing attack.

McLaurin had no catches until late in the Commanders' final drive, then caught two passes including an eight-yard gain and a fourth-down reception, indicating limited involvement for most of the game despite the Commanders' competitive effort.

Diggs caught a touchdown pass that cut the Eagles' lead to 17-16, but received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for his celebration of his first Washington touchdown, forcing the Commanders to settle for being down one point instead of attempting a two-point conversion.

Tight end John Bates was targeted on the Commanders' failed two-point conversion attempt late in the game, receiving a shovel pass that was easily diagnosed and disposed of by the Eagles defense.

Rookie wideout Antonio Williams caught a one-yard touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels with 1:01 left in the game to set up the Commanders' game-tying two-point attempt, demonstrating his role in the Commanders' late-game execution.

Barkley broke off a 42-yard run in the Eagles' win but was limited in overall impact as the Eagles' offense struggled with consistency, recording three straight three-and-outs to start the second half.

Smith had a 31-yard catch and recovered the onside kick that sealed the Eagles' 24-22 victory; also had a 64-yard connection with Hurts, establishing him as a primary target in the Eagles' passing attack.

Goedert caught two touchdown passes in the Eagles' win, including a 43-yard score where he stopped on a dime after the catch and reversed field through the Commanders defense; also converted a first down on a scramble drill, demonstrating his role as a key target in the Eagles' fourth-quarter execution.

Daniels completed 18-of-34 for 164 yards and two touchdowns in the Commanders' 24-22 loss; struggled early, going 6-of-16 in the first half as the Eagles built their lead, but showed improvement in the fourth quarter with a late-game drive that cut the deficit to one point.

Hurts threw three touchdown passes in the Eagles' 24-22 win over Washington, including a 22-yard scramble on third down and connections to Dallas Goedert and Dontayvion Wicks; finished 14-of-25 for 203 yards and demonstrated clutch fourth-quarter execution to secure the victory.

Justin Jefferson vs. Packers: 8 catches 92 yards 2 TD **27.2 fantasy points** Jefferson's highest single-game fantasy total since 2024.

Rookie Caleb Douglas caught five passes for 94 yards in the Dolphins' loss to the Raiders, demonstrating early receiving volume and production in Miami's passing game.

Willis went 15-of-27 for 220 yards and one interception while adding six carries for 39 yards (team-leading rushing) in the Dolphins' loss to the Raiders. He was sacked five times by the Raiders defense, indicating pressure issues in Miami's offensive line.

Achane gained only 36 yards on 11 carries (3.3 yards per carry) and caught four passes for 30 yards in the Dolphins' 27-13 loss to the Raiders. The limited rushing production and modest receiving output suggest reduced offensive efficiency or role in Miami's game plan.

Bech caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins in the Raiders' win over Miami, indicating he is receiving scoring opportunities in the Raiders' passing game.

Cousins went 21-of-30 for 160 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions against the Dolphins. He threw touchdown passes to Jack Bech (15 yards) and two to Ashton Jeanty (13 yards each), demonstrating efficient scoring production despite limited yardage. Cousins faces competition from No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza waiting in the wings, but his three-touchdown performance shows he remains capable of moving the offense.

Jeanty recorded his third career 100-yard game with 147 total yards (138 rushing, 9 receiving) and two touchdown catches in the Raiders' 27-13 win over Miami. The 2025 first-round pick has now posted three games of 100+ total yards: 138 rushing against the Bears in his fourth game last season, 188 total yards against the Texans on Dec. 21, and 147 yards against the Dolphins. He caught two 13-yard touchdown passes from Kirk Cousins, demonstrating both volume and scoring upside in the Raiders' offense.

Jaguars captain Trevor Lawrence is preparing for a Week 2 matchup against Denver after Jacksonville's dominant 34-10 Week 1 win over Cleveland. Lawrence emphasized the need to turn the page and execute another strong game plan, acknowledging the challenge ahead at Mile High.

Diggs scored his first touchdown for the Washington Commanders in Week 1 after signing a one-year deal with the team this offseason, beating Cooper DeJean for the score in the fourth quarter while trailing 17-9.

Terry McLaurin didn't grab his first reception until the 4:30 mark of the fourth quarter in Week 1, finishing with only two catches on the game; this indicates minimal early involvement in the Commanders' offense despite being a key target.

Stefon Diggs finished Week 1 with four catches for 55 yards and a touchdown on nine targets; he didn't grab his first reception until the 4:30 mark of the fourth quarter, indicating limited early involvement in the offense, though he did score on a clean TD throw and catch late in the game.

Antonio Williams was active ahead of veterans Luke McCaffrey and Treylon Burks and emerged as the Commanders' best weapon in Week 1; he caught a 33-yard pass on third-and-14 with the Commanders trailing 17-9 early in the fourth quarter, a 16-yard catch down to the Eagles' 1-yard line in the first half that set up a touchdown, and scored late on a touchdown pass with 1:01 remaining to give the Commanders a chance to tie; the source notes it would be a shock if he wasn't a consistent part of the offense after this performance.

One of the biggest changes offensive coordinator David Blough introduced was the lack of zone reads that made Daniels so dangerous in past seasons; this schematic shift limits Daniels' scrambling opportunities, with few chances to break off game-changing scrambles early in the game, though he did rip off a 16-yard scramble in the fourth quarter when the Commanders went tempo.

No clear evidence of the knee, elbow, and hamstring injuries that plagued Daniels a year ago emerged in Week 1; the source explicitly notes this as good news heading forward.

Daniels showed real spark late in Week 1 after settling in and letting his instincts take over, particularly when running quick tempo in the shotgun with a gotta-have-it mentality; the source notes this is what offensive coordinator David Blough wants from his best player making plays with his gut, and Daniels ripped off a 16-yard scramble in the fourth quarter and found Antonio Williams for a touchdown with 1:01 remaining to give the Commanders a chance to tie.

As expected, MarShawn Lloyd ain’t it - Packers needs to trade for an RB with no timetable for Josh Jacobs return A player that makes the most sense to me is Tony Pollard - This Titans team is nowhere near competing on a high level They’d be fine running with Tyjae Spears and Nicholas Singleton If they don’t do anything at this position, Josh Jacobs is one of the best buy lows in fantasy football right now

As expected, MarShawn Lloyd ain’t it - Packers needs to trade for an RB with no timetable for Josh Jacobs return A player that makes the most sense to me is Tony Pollard - This Titans team is nowhere near competing on a high level They’d be fine running with Tyjae Spears and Nicholas Singleton If they don’t do anything at this position, Josh Jacobs is one of the best buy lows in fantasy football right now

As expected, MarShawn Lloyd ain’t it - Packers needs to trade for an RB with no timetable for Josh Jacobs return A player that makes the most sense to me is Tony Pollard - This Titans team is nowhere near competing on a high level They’d be fine running with Tyjae Spears and Nicholas Singleton If they don’t do anything at this position, Josh Jacobs is one of the best buy lows in fantasy football right now

Bates was targeted on a failed 2-point conversion attempt late in the game, receiving a shovel pass from Jayden Daniels that was shut down. The play call was criticized as coordinator David Blough 'getting cute' with the design, and the incompletion ultimately prevented a Commanders comeback in the 24-22 loss.

Diggs caught a touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels in the fourth quarter as part of the Commanders' comeback effort, cutting the Eagles' lead to 17-16. His unsportsmanlike penalty negated the opportunity for a 2-point conversion attempt, but he remains a primary target in the offense during high-leverage situations.

Williams made two key plays in the Commanders' Week 1 comeback attempt: a 33-yard reception on a third-and-14 conversion early in the fourth quarter that sustained a scoring drive, and a touchdown reception with 1:01 remaining in the game. He scored his first NFL touchdown in the loss, demonstrating he is a target option in Daniels' offense during critical moments.

In Week 1 opener vs. Philadelphia, Daniels had a tough time working the ball downfield to his best receivers early; the Eagles' talented secondary limited passing options and the offensive line had some tough moments forcing Daniels to scramble. However, he found stride late in the game, converting a third-and-14 with a 33-yard connection to Antonio Williams early in the fourth quarter and leading a comeback attempt that cut the deficit to 17-16 before a failed 2-point conversion ended the comeback bid.

Justin Jefferson today: 8 REC 92 YDS 2 TD 31.2 FPTS he's back 🙏

Tight end Trey McBride repeatedly found holes in the Chargers' coverage, catching nine passes for 95 yards in Arizona's 26-14 victory, demonstrating strong target volume and efficiency against the new defensive coordinator Chris O'Leary's scheme.

Rookie running back Jeremiyah Love scored the first touchdown of the season for Arizona in the Cardinals' 26-14 victory over the Chargers, establishing early production in his NFL debut.

Brissett was steady and effective against the Chargers defense, completing 27 of 37 passes for 277 yards and a touchdown. He had the type of ending every quarterback savors: three consecutive kneeldowns to run out the clock, demonstrating control and efficiency in Arizona's 26-14 victory.

Tight end Charlie Kolar characterized the Chargers' offensive performance as 'just a dog ... performance,' reflecting the overall struggles of the new offensive scheme in the 26-14 loss to Arizona.

Lambert-Smith suffered a hamstring injury that further winnowed the Chargers' receiving options in the game against Arizona.

Hampton, a first-round pick in 2025, had a nine-yard touchdown run early in the game but did little after that, finishing with 12 carries for 43 yards. The source notes he had a 'pin-balling' touchdown but failed to produce consistent production thereafter.

McConkey suffered a chest injury in the third quarter while leaping to make a catch and lay on the turf for several moments while examined by Chargers medical staff. He had connected with Herbert early in the game and scored a touchdown, but the injury ended his involvement near the end of the third quarter.

Herbert completed 17 of 27 passes for 209 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the Chargers' 26-14 loss to Arizona; he was sacked three times. The source notes that new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel worked all offseason on getting the ball out of Herbert's hands faster to reduce punishing hits, and Herbert did absorb fewer hits than typical last season, but he lacked receiving options and struggled with execution in the new scheme.

Stefon Diggs beat Cooper DeJean for a touchdown in Q4 to bring the Commanders within one point with under 10 minutes to play, demonstrating his ability to make plays in clutch moments.

Dontayvion Wicks caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts in Q2, scoring in his Eagles debut.

DeVonta Smith was targeted on a deep ball by Jalen Hurts in Q3 that put the Eagles in field goal range, demonstrating continued involvement in the passing game.

Dallas Goedert caught two touchdown passes from Jalen Hurts in Week 1: a 17-yard TD in Q2 and a 42-yard TD in Q4, establishing him as a primary target.

Jalen Hurts led an impressive offensive drive in Q4 that included a 22-yard QB scramble and a 42-yard TD pass to Dallas Goedert, demonstrating dual-threat capability.

Justin Jefferson caught a 2-point conversion following Aaron Jones's touchdown, extending the Vikings' lead to 25-22 in the fourth quarter.

Aaron Jones punched in a 3-yard touchdown for the Vikings early in the fourth quarter after Green Bay's failed fourth-down conversion, capitalizing on the Packers' turnover on downs.

Love was called upon for a fourth-and-1 quarterback sneak against the Vikings in Week 1, but failed to reach the line to gain. J.J. Watt criticized the execution, noting the lack of a pusher on the play; Love ran into defensive pressure with no help to generate the extra push needed, resulting in a turnover on downs that led to a Vikings go-ahead drive.

Yesh Commanders galaxy brained that 2 pointer. I’d want Daniels with the ball in his hands rather than a shovel screen.

Justin Jefferson vs. Packers: 8 receptions 92 yards 2 TD He had 2 receiving TDs last season

De'Von Achane, Miami's top offensive weapon and Pro Bowl running back, was relegated to an afterthought for much of Week 1, picking up just 36 yards on 11 carries (3.3 yards-per-rush average) plus four receptions; counting Malik Willis's scrambles, Miami ran the ball 17 times for 65 yards total (3.8 yards per attempt), falling far short of the offensive line's ability to open holes and the play-calling's ability to scheme ways to keep defenses from stacking the box on Achane.

Malik Willis scored Miami's first touchdown on a 14-yard scramble in the third quarter, capping a 52-yard drive after Michael Taaffe's interception; however, Willis struggled overall, throwing an interception two plays into Miami's next drive and failing to effectively read the defense on run-option plays to get De'Von Achane into favorable runs.

Jalen Nailor was featured in the Week 1 game against Miami, appearing in a notable play where he ran after a catch in the second quarter; however, the source provides no additional context on his overall usage, target share, or fantasy impact in the game.

Kirk Cousins carved apart Miami's young secondary in Week 1, throwing for three touchdown passes and doing everything needed to put the game away; though he threw for just 160 yards on 21-for-30 passing, he was able to escape pressure and exploit the Dolphins' defensive weaknesses, particularly targeting rookie cornerback Chris Johnson.

Ashton Jeanty was the centerpiece of the Raiders' two-pronged offensive attack in Week 1 against Miami; his ground attack was instrumental in the Raiders' second-half scoring drives, with the source noting that the Raiders largely relied on Jeanty's rushing to score touchdowns after Miami's defense struggled to contain him.

Kirk Cousins guided the Raiders to a 27-13 victory over the Dolphins in Klint Kubiak's first game as head coach, showing early success in the new offensive system.

Jeanty was a key contributor in the Raiders' 27-13 victory over the Dolphins in Klint Kubiak's debut, demonstrating his importance to the offense under the new head coach.

Dolphins QB showed dual-threat ability with a 14-yard scramble TD run but struggled with decision-making on run-option reads; Willis threw an interception early in the second half and the source critiques his ability to read the defense on run-options and get Achane into favorable runs, suggesting he needs improvement in this area.

Dolphins' top offensive weapon was relegated to an afterthought despite offensive coordinator Hafley's plan to get him 40 touches per game; Achane managed only 36 yards on 11 carries (3.3 yards-per-rush average, below Pro Bowl standards) plus 4 receptions. The source attributes underutilization to Raiders' box stacking, but also faults play-calling, offensive line execution, Willis's run-option reads, and Achane's own performance.

Raiders RB dominated the Dolphins defense with a ground attack that was the centerpiece of Las Vegas's offensive success; the source emphasizes Jeanty's ground attack as the driving force behind the Raiders' ability to escape pressure and convert big plays, particularly in the second half when the Raiders relied heavily on Jeanty's rushing to close out the game.

JJ is back. Does Wentz keep the job when Kyler is healthy?

Cardinals RB split vs. Chargers: Jeremiyah Love: 11/41/1 rushing + 2/9/0 receiving = **12 fantasy points** Tyler Allgeier: 17/61/0 rushing + 2/9/0 receiving = **8 fantasy points**

Cardinals RB split vs. Chargers: Jeremiyah Love: 11/41/1 rushing + 2/9/0 receiving = **12 fantasy points** Tyler Allgeier: 17/61/0 rushing + 2/9/0 receiving = **8 fantasy points**

The Cardinals were on a 9 game losing streak. Enter Justin Herbert

Justin Herbert threw a critical interception deep with two defenders in coverage late in the fourth quarter against Arizona, contributing to the Chargers' 26-14 upset loss; the turnover came when the team still had time to mount a comeback but trailed by two possessions.

McConkey suffered a chest injury late in the Chargers' Week 1 loss to the Cardinals and went to the locker room. The injury status is concerning for the Chargers' receiving corps and McConkey's availability going forward.

Herbert turned in a highly disappointing performance in Week 1, completing 17 of 27 passes for 209 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Chargers' upset loss to Arizona. His inefficiency and the team's overall poor execution raise concerns about the Chargers' offensive capability.

The Cardinals made Allgeier, not rookie Jeremiah Love, their primary ball carrier in Week 1 against the Chargers. This depth chart decision suggests Allgeier has secured the lead-back role in the Cardinals' rushing attack.

McBride was Brissett's favorite receiver in Week 1, catching nine passes for 95 yards and a touchdown against the Chargers. His high target volume and scoring output indicate he is the primary receiving option in the Cardinals offense.

Brissett played well in Week 1 against the Chargers, completing 27 of 37 passes for 277 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Cardinals' upset victory. His efficient performance suggests the Cardinals offense is functioning better than preseason expectations.

Good to have Jayden Daniels back. So fun to watch on money downs.

Mayer just signed a three-year, $45 million contract extension and is positioned as a key receiving weapon for the Raiders. Brock Bowers is projected to be out for at least the next couple of weeks, opening opportunity for Mayer. In Week 1, the Raiders led Miami for the entire game, yet Mayer still saw five targets, catching four passes for 26 yards through the first three quarters. In Week 2, the Raiders are 9.5-point underdogs to the Chargers (the second-largest spread in Week 2), meaning they are projected to play from behind. This negative game script should give Mayer, arguably the best receiving weapon outside of Ashton Jeanty in that offense, plenty of opportunities.

Gesicki played the WR3 role in the Bengals' high-powered Joe Burrow-led offense in Week 1. Per PFF, he ran 81% of his routes out of the slot while also lining up outside on 18% of his routes, showing versatility. He finished with seven targets, five receptions, 78 yards, and a touchdown. The Bengals face Houston in Week 2, and the Bills just gassed them for 36 points and 410 total offensive yards in Week 1, suggesting the Bengals may need to pass more. Poniatowski recommends Gesicki as a solid tight end option if you need one in a pinch.

Douglas brings value out of the slot despite Poniatowski's preference for Romeo Doubs. Per Fantasy Points Data Suite, Douglas saw seven targets on 14 dropbacks in 3-WR sets, showing high target efficiency when on the field. In Week 2, as long as the Steelers keep the game close, Douglas should run enough routes for a respectable fantasy performance. His value is significantly higher in PPR leagues because of his slot role and target-dependent nature.

Wicks is playing the WR2 role alongside DeVonta Smith in an Eagles offense that appears significantly upgraded. Sean Mannion is the new offensive coordinator and represents a major upgrade over Kevin Patullo, under whom the Eagles had one of their worst offensive seasons of the Jalen Hurts era. In 2025, Hurts' average depth of target was 9 yards; per PFF, in Week 1 under Mannion, that number nearly tripled. Wicks is a great deep-ball threat in an offense that appears to be stretching the field more aggressively.

Doubs is the wide receiver to target while A.J. Brown is sidelined with a high-ankle sprain expected to keep him out at least four weeks. Although Mack Hollins played more snaps and was part of the starting offense, his role was primarily blocking in a run-heavy approach and he has never been a dominant receiver at age 32. DeMario Douglas saw seven targets but played over 80% of his snaps out of the slot. Doubs, just signed to a four-year, $68 million contract at age 26, had a 76% route share in the second half of Week 1 after Brown's injury, second only to Douglas. New England plays the Steelers in Week 2 as 4.5-point favorites, meaning they shouldn't play from behind, which makes Douglas less enticing. Poniatowski prefers Doubs as the player most likely to find value from the Brown injury.

Vele emerged as the second pass-catching weapon in the Saints offense behind Chris Olave in Week 1. Before overtime, Vele had 10 targets, eight receptions, 88 yards, and one touchdown. Chris Olave was in and out of the medical tent all day, and Jordyn Tyson is on IR, leaving Vele as the clear secondary option. The Saints play the Ravens in Week 2 as 7.5-point underdogs and should play from behind all game. Kellen Moore runs the fastest offense in the NFL on a per-play basis, which should generate volume. If Olave misses any time, Vele elevates to WR2 status; otherwise, he is a sneaky WR3 play for Week 2.

Holani handled all third-down and passing-down work for the Seahawks in Week 1, including the two-minute drill, despite Jadarian Price being the primary running back. If Sam Darnold's injury lingers and Drew Lock takes over at quarterback, Holani should see plenty of usage, especially if the Seahawks play from behind. The goal-line role is still undetermined; if Holani earns that responsibility as well, he will bring significant value moving forward.

Black established himself as the clear RB2 in the 49ers backfield in Week 1 despite Christian McCaffrey's presence. On the first drive, the third-round rookie played five snaps to McCaffrey's nine. By game's end, Black finished with 15 opportunities. Poniatowski notes that Kyle Shanahan was calling timeouts last year to ensure McCaffrey stayed on the field, suggesting Black's usage is intentional for health management. While CMC will dominate passing-game work, if Black's usage ramps up as the season progresses, he could bring weekly touchdown upside. In Week 2, the 49ers play the Dolphins at home with a 10.5-point projected win (largest spread of the week), which should lead to a healthy dose of Black in a blowout scenario.

The Bears just allowed 478 total yards and 353 passing yards to Bryce Young and the Panthers in Week 1; Young had only thrown for over 350 yards one other time in his career. If Kyler Murray doesn't clear concussion protocol, Wentz would be a strong streaming option against this vulnerable Bears defense. Wentz also has superior receiving weapons in Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison compared to the Panthers' entire receiving room, putting him in a favorable spot.

Shough threw for 410 yards and three touchdowns on 56 pass attempts in Week 1 against the Lions despite an ugly first half. Going into Week 2, the Saints are 7.5-point underdogs to the Ravens, a similar underdog spot to Week 1 (7-point underdogs). Poniatowski expects another game where Shough will need to pass the ball a lot with the Saints likely playing from behind, making him a good plug-and-play streaming option for Week 2.

Burrow went 25-for-35 for 254 yards, one touchdown and one interception against Tampa Bay in Week 1, completing passes to nine different pass catchers but failing to have a breakout game. Despite facing a good Houston Texans defense next week, he will still be a No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues.

Jets WR Omar Cooper suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter of Sunday's 23-10 win over the Titans and did not return to the game. X-rays were negative, but he will undergo an MRI to further evaluate what appears to be a sprain. Cooper had made an impressive first NFL catch on a third-down play during the Jets' opening drive, turning a modest gain into 30 yards before the injury occurred.

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DALLAS GOEDERT TO THE MOON 🚀

Rodgers spent 13 seasons with Mike McCarthy in Green Bay and awarded McCarthy the game ball after Pittsburgh's 20-13 victory over the Falcons in McCarthy's Steelers debut, indicating Rodgers' continued respect and collaborative relationship with the new Pittsburgh head coach.

Rap: Omar Cooper Jr. suffered ankle sprain; will undergo MRI.

I was very wrong about how the Chargers would perform in this game. They've had almost nothing in the second half, especially once Ladd went down. Luckily Our Cardinals are looking good. [Quoted](

INSANE throw by Wentz here 👀

Dallas Goedert and Jalen Coker going off on my bench

Dallas Goedert and Jalen Coker going off on my bench

Malik Nabers is active for the #Giants. [Retweeted](

Slightly more effective outing for Josh Allen today than the previous two meetings against the Texans. Having pass catchers who can get open helps.

Stefon Diggs' first Commanders TD! (then does his best Pickens impression)

Stefon Diggs' first Commanders TD! (then does his best Pickens impression)

Henry delivered a dominant season-opening performance with 144 rushing yards on 24 carries and 3 TDs, including a 4-yard TD plunge and a 32-yard TD scamper; he moved into third on the NFL's all-time career rushing touchdowns list and recorded his eighth career game with three rushing TDs, demonstrating continued elite production in the Ravens' dominant 41-23 victory.

Flowers tormented the Colts secondary with 5 catches for 150 receiving yards and a 54-yard TD, all in the first half, but exited with a hamstring injury, cutting short what was a dominant performance in the Ravens' 41-23 season-opening victory.

Jackson showcased dual-threat dominance in the season opener, running play action to find Zay Flowers on a 49-yard corner route, executing the read option for a 7-yard TD scamper, and most notably escaping the pocket to evade both Arden Key and DeForest Buckner for a crucial 16-yard scramble on third-and-16 that the source describes as 'the game-defining play.' His performance helped the Ravens score four TDs on their first five drives and accumulate 506 total yards of offense.

The league's leading scorer last season finished with 98 rushing yards on 19 carries and 2 TDs, averaging 5.2 yards per carry; he punctuated the opening drive with a 1-yard TD plunge and later added a 3-yard TD run, demonstrating continued offensive reliance despite the Colts' overall offensive struggles.

Pierce led the Colts with 4 catches for 61 yards on the opening drive, including a 13-yard reception to set up first-and-goal, but exited the game after the opening quarter with a wrist injury.

Downs was featured prominently in the Colts' opening drive gameplan, catching a 25-yard slant and then beating man coverage with another 12-yard slant reception, demonstrating early-game involvement and Jones' trust in his route-running ability.

In his first start back from the Achilles injury that ended his 2025 season, Jones dropped back seven times on the nine-play opening drive, finishing 19-of-31 for 166 passing yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. After the opening drive, he was limited to 14-of-24 for just 107 yards, suggesting early-game execution did not carry through the remainder of the contest.

Warren connected with Jones for a 9-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter, providing a scoring opportunity for the Colts' tight end in the season opener.

Henry powered into the end zone from 4 yards out to extend the Ravens' lead to 14-6, then broke loose for a 32-yard touchdown as Baltimore turned a 6-0 deficit into a 28-6 lead in just 20 minutes; he finished with 144 rushing yards on 24 carries and three touchdowns, moving into third on the NFL's all-time career rushing touchdowns list.

Flowers exited the game in the first half with a hamstring injury after an explosive performance, limiting his availability for upcoming games.

Flowers tormented the Colts secondary with five catches for 150 receiving yards, including a 54-yard touchdown, all in the first half before exiting with a hamstring injury; he beat rookie cornerback Justin Walley on his very first NFL snap in a regular season game on a 49-yard corner down the left side.

Jackson showcased why he is perhaps the most dangerous dual threat weapon in league history, escaping pressure by ducking underneath the grasp of both Arden Key and DeForest Buckner, then tucking it himself for an astonishing 16-yard run on third-and-16 that felt like the game-defining play; he led the Ravens to a dominant 41-23 victory with 506 total yards of offense generated by Baltimore.

Taylor punctuated the opening drive with a 1-yard touchdown plunge, then ripped off a 10-yard run and finished a short drive with a 3-yard touchdown run; he finished with 98 rushing yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns, averaging 5.2 yards per carry as the league's leading scorer from last season.

Pierce caught four passes for 61 yards to lead the Colts but exited the game after the opening quarter with a wrist injury, limiting his impact in the season opener.

Downs was featured prominently on the Colts' opening drive, catching a slant for 25 yards, then being sent in motion to recognize man coverage and beating it with another slant for 12 more yards, establishing early chemistry with Jones in the season opener.

Jones finished 19-of-31 for 166 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception in the season opener; after the opening drive, he was limited to 14-of-24 for just 107 yards, indicating a significant drop-off in efficiency and production after the initial script.

Jones dropped back seven times on the Colts' nine-play opening drive in his first start back from the Achilles injury that ended his 2025 season, with the opening script emphasizing an aerial attack rather than a ground-focused gameplan despite preseason expectations to emphasize running the football.

Stefon Diggs first Commanders TD, first Commanders celebration penalty

Kincaid delivered a dominant Week 1 performance with 5 catches on 6 targets for 130 yards against Houston, establishing himself as a true X-factor in Joe Brady's offense. The source notes he is far more than a traditional tight end, with a near-unparalleled skill set that allows him to play anywhere the offense needs him—including slot and boundary receiver roles similar to Joshua Palmer's usage last season. Kincaid routinely took the top off Houston's defense, with no cornerback or linebacker able to meaningfully cover him downfield. Josh Allen called him a 'stud' in his postgame press conference, and the source compares his potential to Ed McCaffrey's unstoppable slot and deep-middle-field role with Denver. The Bills picked up Kincaid's fifth-year option in March 2026, signaling confidence in a potential breakout season that could lead to a new long-term contract.

Josh Allen called Kincaid a 'stud' in his postgame press conference, signaling strong quarterback trust. The source suggests that if Allen and Kincaid put together the type of QB-TE season common to quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, it could lead to a huge season and a new long-term contract that keeps him catching passes from Josh Allen for years to come. Kincaid's fifth-year option was wisely picked up by the Bills in March 2026, with both Kincaid and the organization understanding what's at stake this season for his contract future.

The source emphasizes that Kincaid shouldn't be pigeon-holed into only TE-specific routes and situations. He's talented and explosive enough to play anywhere the offense needs him, including roles similar to wide receiver Joshua Palmer last season. Finding ways to move Kincaid around on offense to create mismatches will be key, as evidenced by several Week 1 plays. The source compares his potential to retired NFL wide receiver Ed McCaffrey, noting Kincaid can play a similar role as an efficient boundary or slot receiver who proves to be a mismatch for almost every defender he faces in coverage.

Entering the 2026 season, Kincaid was widely discussed as someone with real potential to break out like never before. Now healthy, his Week 1 performance against Houston (5 catches on 6 targets for 130 yards) demonstrated the kind of player he can be for Buffalo's offense. The source notes Kincaid is a true X-factor and matchup nightmare waiting to be further unleashed in Joe Brady's scheme, with a near-unparalleled skill set at the position that allows him to play anywhere the offense needs him, not just traditional TE routes.

Jaxson Dart will have Malik Nabers available for the Giants in Week 2 against the Rams, a premier matchup at SoFi Stadium featuring Nabers against Rams corners Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson.

Nabers, the sixth overall pick of the 2024 draft, has the potential to be one of the very best receivers and players in the NFL. As a rookie in 2024, he posted 109 catches for 1,204 yards in 15 games after putting up nearly 1,600 yards as a junior at LSU in 2023. Before his Week 4 injury in 2025, he was off to a strong start with 14 catches for 238 yards in the first two games.

Malik Nabers is officially active for Week 1 SNF against the Giants, less than a year after suffering a devastating ACL and meniscus tear in Week 4 of 2025 (September 28). He has not played since that injury but is cleared to return, setting up a premier matchup at SoFi Stadium in Week 2 against Rams corners Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson.

Malik Nabers faces a premier matchup at SoFi Stadium in Week 2 against Rams cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. The source notes this is the type of matchup that Les Snead and Sean McVay were thinking about when they made their major offseason moves, suggesting the Rams' defensive secondary is a notable test for Nabers' return.

Malik Nabers, the sixth overall pick of the 2024 draft and Pro Bowl rookie, is active for the Giants on Sunday night less than a year after a devastating ACL and meniscus tear suffered in Week 4 of 2025 against the Chiefs. He has not played since September 28, 2025, but is set to be available for Jaxson Dart in Week 2 against the Rams. Prior to injury, Nabers posted 109 catches for 1,204 yards in 15 games in 2024 and was off to a strong start in 2025 with 14 catches for 238 yards in the first two games.

In the second quarter against New Orleans, Goff was sacked by Chase Young with the ball jarred loose; officials reviewed the play and ruled it an incomplete pass rather than a fumble-recovery touchdown for the Saints because Goff had already begun his throwing motion when contact occurred. The ruling kept Detroit's drive alive, and the Lions subsequently built a 21-point lead en route to victory. Goff joked after the game that he thought it was a good call but admitted he didn't know the rule.

In the second quarter against the Saints, Goff was sacked by Chase Young with the ball jarring loose; officials reviewed and ruled it an incomplete forward pass rather than a backward pass/fumble because Goff had already begun his throwing motion when contact occurred, per NFL Rule 3, Section 21, Article 3. The ruling gave Detroit new life in a game they would win by building a 21-point lead.

Justin Herbert is playing like a guy that sucks ass. Why would he do that to me? To us?

Wide receiver Camden Brown is inactive for the Week 1 game against the New York Giants, unavailable for the Cowboys' season opener.

Israel Abanikanda is inactive for the Week 1 game against the New York Giants, removing him from the Cowboys' running back rotation for the season opener.

Trey McBride TD‼️

George Pickens is positioned as a key 2025 breakout receiver for the Cowboys, playing on the franchise tag this year after the team and player failed to agree on a long-term contract extension in the offseason.

Jaxson Dart enters his second season as the Giants' starting quarterback after a rookie campaign in which he threw for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.

Malik Nabers is officially active for Week 1 against the Cowboys after being deemed a game-time decision while working his way back from a season-ending knee injury suffered last season; however, his snap count and playing time remain unclear.

Odell Beckham Jr. is active for the Giants in his return to the team for Week 1 against the Cowboys.

As a rookie in 2024, Nabers caught 109 passes for 1,204 yards with seven touchdowns. Last year, he had 18 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns in four games before his ACL injury.

Malik Nabers is active for Week 1 against the Cowboys after suffering a torn ACL early last season. He was a full participant in practice all week, clearing the way for his return to action in his third season.

Camden Brown, Cowboys wide receiver, is inactive for the Sunday night game against the New York Giants.

Israel Abanikanda, Cowboys running back, is inactive for the Sunday night game against the New York Giants.

Thomas Fidone, Giants tight end, is inactive for the Sunday night game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Dalen Cambre, signed to the 53-man roster on Saturday, will be inactive for the Giants vs Cowboys game because Malik Nabers is playing and available.

Tyrone Tracy is one of three active running backs for the Giants against the Cowboys, alongside Cam Skattebo and Devin Singletary, with Najee Harris inactive.

Devin Singletary is one of three active running backs for the Giants against the Cowboys, alongside Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy, with Najee Harris inactive.

Cam Skattebo is one of three active running backs for the Giants against the Cowboys, alongside Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy, with Najee Harris inactive.

Najee Harris will be inactive for the Giants vs Cowboys game. The Giants will have three active running backs: Cam Skattebo, Devin Singletary, and Tyrone Tracy.

Malik Nabers will play for the New York Giants on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys after tearing his ACL in his right knee in Week 4 of the 2025 season. He worked out under the supervision of return to play coordinator Allison Boudreau before kickoff and made the final decision himself, stating 'It's my career. It's my body. I know when I'm able to play, and I know when I'm able to do what I want to do.' How many snaps he plays remains to be seen, but his return is a positive development for the Giants as they open the John Harbaugh era.

Tyrone Tracy is one of three active running backs for the Giants against the Cowboys, with Najee Harris inactive.

Devin Singletary is one of three active running backs for the Giants against the Cowboys, with Najee Harris inactive.

Cam Skattebo is one of three active running backs for the Giants against the Cowboys, with Najee Harris inactive.

Najee Harris will be inactive for the Giants against the Cowboys. The Giants will have three active running backs: Cam Skattebo, Devin Singletary, and Tyrone Tracy.

Dalen Cambre, signed to the 53-man roster on Saturday, will be inactive for the Giants' game against the Cowboys as a result of Malik Nabers being cleared to play.

Malik Nabers will play for the Giants on Sunday night against the Cowboys after missing time since tearing his ACL in his right knee in Week 4 of the 2025 season. He worked out under the supervision of return to play coordinator Allison Boudreau before kickoff and made the final decision himself, stating 'It's my career. It's my body. I know when I'm able to play, and I know when I'm able to do what I want to do.' Snap count remains to be determined, but his return is a positive development for the Giants as they open the John Harbaugh era.

It’s actually “chest” for Ladd McConkey. Curious if they’re evaluating ribs and possibly his organs. Worst case would be spleen or kidney related I’d imagine from the hard hit. [Retweeted](

WR Ladd McConkey (chest) is questionable to return, per the team.

Giants WR Malik Nabers is active for Week 1.

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Malik Nabers is active. [Retweeted](

OBJ pregame one-hander with the blonde hair

Malik Nabers (knee) active for Week 1.

Luther Burden III was identified as a Bears receiver in the Week 1 blowout victory over Carolina, where Chicago displayed balanced offensive production with 261 passing yards and 291 rushing yards. The source notes Burden's social media celebration of the dominant performance, indicating his involvement in the Bears' statement-making offensive display.

Status alert: Ladd McConkey (chest) questionable to return Sunday.

Status alert: Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) questionable to return Sunday.

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson accounted for 90 of the team's 143 passing yards in Week 1 against Pittsburgh, indicating significant involvement in the passing game despite the Steelers' strong overall pass defense performance.

Falcons receiver Drake London was held to two catches for 29 yards in Week 1 against the Steelers pass defense, which limited the entire Falcons receiving corps to just 53 yards downfield.

The concept of "a wide open Jonnu Smith" in 2026

De'Von Achane has 14 touches so far today. Excited to see how the Dolphins get him to 40 in these last 10 minutes.

DeVonta Smith, Eagles WR1

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Thompson would serve more as a situational speed threat in McConkey's stead if the starter cannot return from his chest injury.

Johnston is second on the Chargers' WR depth chart and would likely soak up a majority of the team's targets at receiver if McConkey cannot return from his chest injury.

Harris is listed as McConkey's top backup on the Chargers' depth chart and would likely soak up a majority of the team's targets at receiver if McConkey cannot return. Harris, a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, recorded 30 catches for 324 yards and a touchdown during his rookie season.

McConkey suffered a chest injury during Week 1 against Arizona after taking a hard shot from Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. while attempting a catch over the middle; he was ruled questionable to return. Before exiting, McConkey had recorded a team-high five receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown.

Bears WR/TE rotation from Week 1: + Colston Loveland: 93% routes. He'll be ok. + Rome Odunze: 58% routes (limited in practice) + Luther Burden: 73% routes, 47% non 3-WR sets + Kalif Raymond: 58% routes, 95% in 3-WR sets + Jahdae Walker: Led WRs in non 3-WR sets (71%)

Bears WR/TE rotation from Week 1: + Colston Loveland: 93% routes. He'll be ok. + Rome Odunze: 58% routes (limited in practice) + Luther Burden: 73% routes, 47% non 3-WR sets + Kalif Raymond: 58% routes, 95% in 3-WR sets + Jahdae Walker: Led WRs in non 3-WR sets (71%)

Bears WR/TE rotation from Week 1: + Colston Loveland: 93% routes. He'll be ok. + Rome Odunze: 58% routes (limited in practice) + Luther Burden: 73% routes, 47% non 3-WR sets + Kalif Raymond: 58% routes, 95% in 3-WR sets + Jahdae Walker: Led WRs in non 3-WR sets (71%)

Bears WR/TE rotation from Week 1: + Colston Loveland: 93% routes. He'll be ok. + Rome Odunze: 58% routes (limited in practice) + Luther Burden: 73% routes, 47% non 3-WR sets + Kalif Raymond: 58% routes, 95% in 3-WR sets + Jahdae Walker: Led WRs in non 3-WR sets (71%)

Bears WR/TE rotation from Week 1: + Colston Loveland: 93% routes. He'll be ok. + Rome Odunze: 58% routes (limited in practice) + Luther Burden: 73% routes, 47% non 3-WR sets + Kalif Raymond: 58% routes, 95% in 3-WR sets + Jahdae Walker: Led WRs in non 3-WR sets (71%)

Higgins was targeted in big spots by Burrow in Week 1 against Tampa Bay. The source notes: 'Burrow had enough time to work through progressions, finding Mike Gesicki repeatedly, hitting Tee Higgins in some big spots, and, when things broke down late, made plays with his legs.' This indicates Higgins was part of Burrow's progression reads and received key targets in important moments.

Gesicki became a much bigger part of the Bengals offense than expected in Week 1, with Burrow finding him repeatedly throughout the game. The source states: 'Burrow had enough time to work through progressions, finding Mike Gesicki repeatedly, hitting Tee Higgins in some big spots, and, when things broke down late, made plays with his legs.' The article later reinforces this, noting 'Mike Gesicki became a much bigger part of the offense than anyone probably expected.'

Burrow threw a pick-six in the third quarter with the Bengals holding a comfortable lead, attempting to fit a ball into a tight window against Tampa Bay rookie Josiah Trotter. Burrow took full responsibility, saying 'Terrible (throw) from me. I had an out route to the field. The flat defender got underneath it, so I'm trying to throw the replacement, and the guy made a good play, but I can't make that turnover.' He acknowledged the mistake changed the game's tone from comfortable to one-score, and stated he would 'have felt great walking out of here' without it.

Burrow completed 25/35 passes for 254 yards and 1 TD in Week 1 home opener vs. Tampa Bay, finishing with a 33-27 win. The source notes his performance included 'really good throws' and 'frustrating ones' with 'a little bit of rust,' but he had one sack against a Tampa Bay defense expected to be one of Cincinnati's tougher early-season tests. The offensive line protection allowed him to work through progressions and make plays with his legs late in the game to close out the fourth quarter.

Chase Brown found the end zone in Week 1 against Tampa Bay, contributing to the Bengals' 33-27 victory. The source identifies Brown's touchdown as one of several positive offensive contributions that helped Cincinnati win despite Burrow's interception.

Tee Higgins was hit by Burrow in some big spots during Week 1 against Tampa Bay, contributing to key moments in the Bengals' 33-27 victory. The source highlights Higgins as part of Burrow's effective progression reads and offensive execution.

Mike Gesicki became a much bigger part of the Bengals offense than expected in Week 1, with Burrow finding him repeatedly throughout the game. The source notes Gesicki's expanded role as a notable takeaway from the game, suggesting increased offensive involvement beyond typical expectations.

Burrow threw a pick-six to Tampa Bay rookie Josiah Trotter in the third quarter while the Bengals held a comfortable lead. Burrow acknowledged the mistake directly: 'Terrible (throw) from me. I had an out route to the field. The flat defender got underneath it, so I'm trying to throw the replacement, and the guy made a good play, but I can't make that turnover.' The interception turned a comfortable game into a one-score affair and was the glaring mistake that defined the afternoon despite otherwise solid play.

Burrow completed 25/35 passes for 254 yards and one touchdown in Week 1 against Tampa Bay, with one sack allowed and one pick-six interception. The source notes that despite the interception, Burrow had enough time to work through progressions and made plays with his legs when needed, suggesting the offensive line protection enabled solid overall performance despite the turnover.

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Status alert: Ladd McConkey headed to medical tent Sunday. McConkey was hurt on this play

Ladd McConkey is down after taking a big hit.

LADD PLEASE BE OKAY WTF