7
hours
agoIndianapolis
Colts
wide
receiver
Josh
Downs
(ankle)
said
he
plans
to
make
his
season
debut
in
Week
3
at
home
at
Lucas
Oil
Stadium
this
Sunday
against
the
visiting
Chicago
Bears.
Downs
suffered
a
right
high-ankle
sprain
at
training
camp
in
August
and
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8 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston, a first-rounder in 2023, had a rocky first year in the NFL marred by drops. But through the first two weeks of his second season in the NFL, Johnston has flipped the script and led the Chargers with five catches for 51 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers. He had two TDs all of last year, but he currently leads the Bolts in catches, receiving yards and yards per target. The 23-year-old's route-running this year is tighter and more deceptive, and his hands have improved markedly. Johnston ran post or go routes 35.5% of the time last year, but that rate has dropped to 21.4% this year, which has increased his chances to run after the catch on crossing routes. He has become a popular waiver-wire pickup after the first two weeks, especially with
DJ Chark (hip) on Injured Reserve.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
8 hours agoThe Athletic's Daniel Popper writes that Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert (ankle) will be listed on Wednesday's injury report with an ankle injury. Herbert's practice status right now is to be determined, so fantasy managers will want to check back later for his official status. The 26-year-old signal-caller wasn't spotted at the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday. His ankle injury is on the same side that he dealt with plantar fasciitis during training camp, although it doesn't appear to be related. Herbert injured his ankle in the Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers but eventually returned to the game. He is apparently feeling a lot better, but we won't know his status for Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers until later this week.
Easton Stick would likely fill in for the Bolts under center if Herbert isn't cleared, which would obviously be a big downgrade for LA's offense.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
8 hours agoTampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Rachaad White (groin) was at the team's practice on Wednesday, but FOX Sports' Greg Auman said that it was hard to measure his participation level, although he seemed to be OK. White suffered a groin injury in the Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions but did go back into the game, which would seem to indicate that the injury isn't very serious. As long as White doesn't have any setbacks in practice this week, fantasy managers should feel pretty comfortable that he will suit up for a good matchup at home in Week 3 this Sunday against the 0-2 Denver Broncos. The 25-year-old couldn't get anything going against Detroit, carrying the ball only 10 times for 18 yards while catching one pass for five yards. If he plays this Sunday, White will be hoping to turn things around after averaging a measly 2.0 yards per carry through the first two weeks of the season.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
8
hours
agoChicago
Bears
wide
receiver
Keenan
Allen
(heel)
will
not
take
part
in
the
team's
first
practice
of
the
week
on
Wednesday,
according
to
head
coach
Matt
Eberflus.
Before
sitting
out
the
team's
Week
2
loss
on
Sunday
night
to
the
Houston
Texans,
Allen
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8
hours
agoKansas
City
Chiefs
head
coach
Andy
Reid
said
on
Wednesday
that
newly
signed
running
back
Kareem
Hunt
has
a
chance
to
play
in
Week
3
on
Sunday
night
against
the
Atlanta
Falcons.
Starting
RB
Isiah
Pacheco
(leg)
fractured
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8 hours agoCleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Wednesday that tight end
David Njoku (ankle) is unlikely to play in the Week 3 contest this Sunday against the New York Giants due to the ankle injury he suffered in the season-opening loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Njoku was inactive in the Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and is now set to miss a second straight game. In his absence last Sunday,
Jordan Akins saw a role increase at the tight end position, but it led to only one catch on one target for a 10-yard gain. Akins had better production (three catches for 27 yards) with Njoku active in Week 1. The 28-year-old Njoku should remain stashed in most fantasy formats while he heals. We'll have a better idea early next week as to whether Njoku will have a chance to return for Cleveland's Week 4 contest on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: WEWS - Camryn Justice
11 hours agoFree agent quarterback
Ryan Tannehill's name has come up as a potential replacement for
Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) with the Dolphins. But NFL Network's Ian Rapoport believes that Tannehill is looking for a situation where he can come in and be the starter for the rest of the season. With Tagovailoa recently going on IR and expressing a desire to return to competition, that might not be the case in Miami. Because of that Rapoport says the Dolphins don't appear to be the right fit for the former Tennessee Titans quarterback as he evaluates whether to return to an NFL field this season.
--Brian Buckey - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
11 hours agoFree agent wide receivers
Miles Boykin and
Denzel Mims worked out for the Seattle Seahawks, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. The Ravens drafted Boykin in the third round of the 2019 draft and he also spent time with the Steelers. The Jets drafted Mims as a second-rounder in 2020 and he has since spent time with the Lions, Jaguars, and Steelers. With the trio of
DK Metcalf,
Tyler Lockett, and
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle is pretty set at the top of its wide receiver depth chart but either Boykin or Mims could add to the wide receiver room if given a chance with the Seahawks.
--Brian Buckey - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
12 hours agoThe Seattle Seahawks worked out quarterback
Ian Book, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports. The Saints drafted Book as a fourth-round pick in the 2021 draft and he has since spent time with the Eagles, Patriots, and Chiefs. With
Geno Smith and
Sam Howell solidified as the starter and backup at the quarterback position, the Seahawks likely view Book as a depth option. He should not be fantasy-relevant even if he were to sign with Seattle.
--Brian Buckey - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
12 hours agoThe Buffalo Bills brought in free-agent kickers
Anders Carlson and
Cade York for workouts, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Bills starting kicker
Tyler Bass has made three of four field-goal attempts so far this season, but the team is looking at other options after Bass missed by a wide margin on his lone failed attempt. Bass has also struggled with the new kickoff at times this season. Carlson struggled in his rookie season last year with the Green Bay Packers, and York had stints with the Cleveland Browns and Washington Commanders.
--Brian Buckey - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
19 hours agoThe Cleveland Browns have placed wide receiver
David Bell (hip) on injured reserve after he was carted off the field following a hit early in the third quarter, with trainers lifting his right leg for support. Before his injury, Bell had three receptions for 27 yards in Sunday's victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, before he suffered a dislocated hip. A third-round pick in 2022, Bell has accumulated 41 catches for 408 yards and three touchdowns across 32 games, including eight receptions for 54 yards in last season's playoff loss to the Texans. Fantasy managers can anticipate increased roles for
Amari Cooper,
Jerry Jeudy,
Jerome Ford, and
D'Onta Foreman going forward. Additionally, the Browns have signed receiver
Jaelon Darden and running back
Royce Freeman to their practice squad.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL
20 hours agoThe Carolina Panthers have promoted tight end
Feleipe Franks from the practice squad to the active roster. Franks saw limited action in Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Chargers, playing just one offensive snap as starting tight end
Tommy Tremble was active. A one-year starter at Arkansas, Franks spent three years at the University of Florida before signing with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2021. After playing quarterback, he transitioned to tight end in 2022. Atlanta waived him in 2023, then joined the Panthers in 2024. Franks started the season on the active roster, was briefly released, and then signed to the practice squad, where he contributed as a standard elevation last week. He has already made his mark on special teams, and with Ian Thomas (calf) on IR until early October and
Jordan Matthews released, Franks is poised to take on a depth role for Carolina.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL
20 hours agoThe Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent running back
Royce Freeman to their practice squad. Freeman, a seven-year veteran, was released by the Dallas Cowboys in August and now joins the Browns. A third-round draft pick by the Denver Broncos in 2018, he has also played for the Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, and Los Angeles Rams. Last season, Freeman appeared in 14 games with the Rams, accumulating 319 yards and two touchdowns. With
Nick Chubb and
Nyheim Hines sidelined, the Browns have been thin at running back, and as of Tuesday,
Pierre Strong Jr. is listed as "week to week" with a hamstring injury.
Jerome Ford and
D'Onta Foreman have been handling the majority of the carries. Freeman must establish a significant role before fantasy managers consider adding him to their rosters. He could have an opportunity to contribute as soon as this Sunday against the Giants.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Jeremy Fowler @JFowlerESPN
20 hours agoVikings head coach Kevin O'Connell praised wide receiver
Jalen Nailor, highlighting his speed and versatility: "I just was really, really happy just how fast he played. Even on routes he wasn't targeted, you could see the separation and his ability to win against man coverage." In the Vikings' 23-17 victory over the 49ers, Nailor caught three of four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown, finishing second in receiving yards behind
Justin Jefferson (quadriceps). His 10-yard touchdown grab in the third quarter marked his second touchdown in as many weeks. With
Jordan Addison sidelined due to an ankle injury, Nailor played 93% of offensive snaps, becoming a key contributor. Despite flying under the radar, he's only minimally rostered in leagues but could be a valuable speculative add if Jefferson or Addison miss time. In a potential high-scoring Week 3 matchup against the Texans, Nailor could step in as the No. 2 wideout for
Sam Darnold.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: The Coachspeak Index @CoachspeakIndex
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