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Justin Fields Out for Week 3, Tyrod Taylor gets the start
Fields in concussion protocol
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 17 2025, 11:54 am
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#Jets coach Aaron Glenn announces that QB Justin Fields is out this week as he deals with a concussion and Tyrod Taylor will start against the #Bucs. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Fields was having a dismal performance in Week 2 against the Bills prior to leaving with a concussion. In three quarters of work, he completed just 3 of 11 passes for 27 yards. Taylor has a neutral matchup against the Bucs this week but will find himself in low-end QB2 territory in Week 3.
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Christian Kirk expected to make season debut in Week 3
WR missed first two games with hamstring injury
By: Doug Orth | Sep 16 2025, 11:30 pm
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#Texans HC DeMeco Ryans on Christian Kirk and Braxton Berrios: 'Progressing very well, expect to get those guys back this week' (KPRC - Aaron Wilson)
FFToday's Take: Kirk was supposedly having a very strong offseason before suffering his injury, so this should be a boost to the offense. He is one of the few receivers on the roster who has proven capable of getting open quickly against NFL corners as well, so his return could be part of what helps this offense get on track. The Texans are averaging 14 points and have yet to see a pass-catcher top 52 yards receiving.
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Aaron Jones lands on injured reserve
Week 2 hamstring injury puts Jordan Mason in the spotlight
By: Doug Orth | Sep 16 2025, 11:00 pm
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The Vikings are placing starting RB Aaron Jones on Injured Reserve, knocking him out four games, per me and @TomPelissero. He has a hamstring injury. Jordan Mason now becomes RB1. Cam Akers is signing to the practice squad. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: Jones will not be eligible to return until Week 8 because of Minnesota's Week 6 bye. While Akers will almost certainly find his way into a few carries, the Vikings traded for Mason this offseason with an eye on him complementing Jones for as long as the 30-year-old could stay healthy and featuring him if he was unable to avoid injury. Minnesota's offense is in a world of hurt right now, but it seems quite likely that the Vikings will lean heavily on the run with Carson Wentz replacing J.J. McCarthy (ankle) for at least the next couple of weeks.
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Aaron Jones expected to miss at least one game
Suffered hamstring injury in Week 2
By: Doug Orth | Sep 15 2025, 5:25 pm
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Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) is unlikely to play this week vs. Bengals, per coach Kevin O'Connell. (ESPN.com - Kevin Seifert)
FFToday's Take: After somewhat surprisingly holding up while handling a career-high 306 touches over 17 games last season, the 30-year-old Jones was always a poor bet to stay healthy all of this season. His expected absence - likely to be in the 2-3 week range - allows Jordan Mason to take on a featured role. The good news is that he will face the Bengals in his first game with the promise of a heavy workload. The bad news is that he likely to do so with a Minnesota offense that has struggled through two weeks and will turn to backup Carson Wentz with J.J. McCarthy expected to miss time with a sprained ankle.
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Jayden Daniels may not be able to play in Week 3
Sprained knee in Thursday night loss to Green Bay
By: Doug Orth | Sep 15 2025, 5:00 pm
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Dan Quinn on Jayden Daniels:
"Here's what I know - he did have an MRI and he's already begun his return to play process with us. He is truly day to day. What does that mean for Sunday? I can't tell you that now. I'll share more when we get to Wednesday. But in the return to play, he and all of the guys have to hit all of the markers." (Washington Post - Nicki Jhabvala)
FFToday's Take: While Daniels will have a few days more than normal to recover - the team played on Thursday - NFL Media's Ian Rapoport suggested earlier Monday that the quarterback's status for Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders is "in doubt." Marcus Mariota fared exceedingly well in a similar situation last year (Week 7 against Carolina) but obviously lacks the same upside as Daniels. If Mariota ends up starting, consider him a viable QB2 option in fantasy for Week 3.
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Surgery coming for Joe Burrow?
Turf toe injury could sideline him 3 months
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 15 2025, 8:32 am
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ESPN sources: Bengals QB Joe Burrow will need toe surgery that will sideline him a minimum of three months. The Bengals have been calling around to other free-agent quarterbacks since after Joe Burrow’s injury, knowing they will have to add at least one more to their roster. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Burrow left the Bengals' Week 2 game against the Jaguars in the 2nd quarter with a turf toe injury. If surgery is required, this would be a lost season for Cincinnati's star quarterback. At best, he could return in mid-December. Jake Browning will be the starting QB for the foreseeable future and be an option for QB-needy teams on the waiver wire.
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Jauan Jennings expected to play Week 2
Shoulder injury
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 14 2025, 8:36 am
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49ers WR Jauan Jennings, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a shoulder injury, is expected to play vs. the Saints, per source.
49ers LT Trent Williams, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a knee injury, will test his knee in pre-game warmups to see if he can play. If he can’t, Spencer Burford would replace Williams at left tackle. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Jennings got in a limited practice on Friday after missing Wednesday and Thursday. We're expecting Ricky Pearsall to lead the San Francisco wideouts in targets this week with Mac Jones at quarterback. Jennings is a risky flex option given his injury.
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Brock Bowers Questionable, expected to play Monday night
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 13 2025, 4:00 pm
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Raiders officially are listing TE Brock Bowers as questionable for Monday night. Raiders HC Pete Carroll said TE Brock Bowers (knee) practiced today, “looked terrific”, and is expected to play Monday night versus the Chargers. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Bowers missed practice Thursday and Friday and now gets the Questionable tag for Monday night. Carroll is not typically a reliable source when it comes to player availability, so I'd suggest stashing Michael Mayer if you're planning on playing Bowers Monday night against the Chargers.
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K Younghoe Koo Out, Parker Romo to kick for ATL
Falcons make change at Kicker
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 13 2025, 3:53 pm
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The #Falcons plan to elevate kicker John Parker Romo to the active roster and he’ll kick against the #Vikings on Sunday night, per sources.
Romo made his NFL debut last season for Minnesota. Now, he’ll kick against them in place of Younghoe Koo, whose miss sealed last week’s loss. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Koo will not travel with the team to Minnesota. Depending on how things go with Romo this week, it could be Koo's last few days with the Falcons.
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Dallas Goedert ruled Out for Week 2, knee injury
Grant Calcaterra expected to get the start
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 12 2025, 3:48 pm
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#Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the #Chiefs. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: RB Will Shipley (oblique) is also Out. Goedert never practiced this week which isn't great for his Week 3 status. Grant Calcaterra is expected to get the start in Goedert's absence. Calcaterra has never scored double-digit fantasy points with or without Goedert in the lineup. Expect the passing offense to concentrate on A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
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Broken collarbone for Jayden Reed
Expected to miss a big chunk of the season
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 11 2025, 11:55 pm
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Jayden Reed is going to miss "a lot of time," LaFleur says. He suffered a broken collarbone. "It's a big blow to us. He's a guy that's a catalyst to our offense and the football team." (Bill Huber on X)
FFToday's Take: Reed's injury occurred the first quarter and will likely sideline him for roughly six weeks but we'll need further confirmation from the team. The Packers have their bye in Week 5. The top three receivers after Reed left the game were Romeo Doubs, Matthew Golden and Dontayvion Wicks however Green Bay has shown that it's willing to play a five-receiver rotation making it difficult for fantasy owners to get ceiling games from any one wideout.
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Torn Achilles likely for Austin Ekeler
Will have tests on Friday to confirm
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 11 2025, 11:24 pm
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Sources: Commanders believe veteran RB Austin Ekeler did in fact tear his Achilles during Thursday night’s loss at Green Bay. Ekeler still needs to undergo imaging that is scheduled Friday for confirmation. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Bad news for Ekeler who went down with a non-contact injury against the Packers on Thursday night. He was carted to the locker room and left the stadium in a boot and crutches. With Ekeler's season likely over, the Commanders will turn to Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols and likely Chris Rodriguez Jr. who's been Inactive the first two weeks.
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Brock Bowers misses practice Thursday
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 11 2025, 4:47 pm
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#Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) and LB Elandon Roberts (elbow) are not practicing. They are observing the stretch period without a helmet.
Injury report will come out later this afternoon. (Ryan McFadden on X)
FFToday's Take: Bowers banged up his knee which resulted in limited reps in Week 1. The Raiders play Monday night so a missed practice on Thursday in this case isn't cause for alarm. We should get a better feel for his Week 2 availability on Friday and Saturday. Michael Mayer is a potential bench stash for anyone wanting to play Bowers Monday night.
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Brock Purdy a long shot to play in Week 2
Toe and Shoulder injuries
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 10 2025, 5:33 pm
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Brock Purdy is dealing with toe and left shoulder injuries that happened in the second quarter of Sunday's win against the Seattle Seahawks. Coach Kyle Shanahan has indicated that the toe is the bigger concern and said Wednesday that it's unlikely Purdy will play against the Saints.
"I think it's a long shot," Shanahan said. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: After being one of the most injured teams in the league last season, the 49ers are picking up right where they left off. TE George Kittle has already been placed on IR and now it appears Mac Jones will get the call in relief of Purdy against the Saints. Shanahan is hopeful WR Jauan Jennings (shoulder) will be able to play. The matchup isn't a difficult one but a low-end QB2 seems like the median outcome for Jones in Week 2.
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George Kittle placed on injured reserve
Hamstring injury to sideline TE until at least Week 6
By: Doug Orth | Sep 9 2025, 11:30 pm
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Sources: 49ers are placing Pro Bowl TE George Kittle on injured reserve, meaning he now will miss at least the next four games. Kittle injured his hamstring during Sunday’s win over Seattle and now will miss games at New Orleans, vs. Atlanta, Jacksonville and at the Rams. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: The 49ers did not need any more bad injury news, but they got it. With Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and Kittle sidelined until at least October and Brock Purdy (finger, shoulder) as well as Jauan Jennings (shoulder) very questionable for Week 2, San Francisco could be down to Christian McCaffrey and Ricky Pearsall as the only notable playmakers against the Saints. Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges will likely split snaps at tight end in Kittle's absence, but neither is worth considering in fantasy.
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Drake London nursing right shoulder injury
Considered day-to-day after leaving late in Week 1
By: Doug Orth | Sep 8 2025, 11:50 pm
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#Falcons WR Drake London suffered a shoulder sprain and is considered day-to-day as of now, source said. He’ll have more tests, but initial good news on Atlanta’s star who was ruled out earlier today. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: Some initial speculation suggests he is dealing with an AC joint sprain. Fantasy managers should probably expect London to miss at least one game, although it seems to be minor enough to keep the door open for him against the Vikings on Sunday Night Football in Week 2. The Falcons are up against it in terms of injuries at receiver, as Darnell Mooney (shoulder) missed the opener. There is a possibility Atlanta goes into Minnesota with Kyle Pitts, KhaDarel Hodge and Ray-Ray McClooud as Michael Penix Jr's top three pass-catchers (outside of Bijan Robinson).
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Xavier Worthy has a chance to play in Week 2?
WR deemed day-to-day with shoulder injury
By: Doug Orth | Sep 8 2025, 11:30 pm
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WR Xavier Worthy is considered day to day as he continues to rehab his shoulder, head coach Andy Reid told reporters Monday. Worthy suffered the injury early in Kansas City's season-opening loss to the Chargers in Brazil. (Around the NFL)
FFToday's Take: There is some thought that Worthy may be able to wear a brace and play through his dislocated shoulder, but that seems highly unlikely given the amount of pain he was in during Friday's loss. Even if he did play, how effective could he be expected to be on routes over the middle of the field? Marquise Brown earned 16 targets in the opener and figures to be the No. 1 target in this offense until Rashee Rice (suspension) returns. Don't be afraid to spend 20 percent or more of your FAAB if he somehow did not get drafted in your league and fire him up as a high-upside WR3 if you already have him.
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Brock Bowers dealing with minor knee injury
Left Week 1 late and did not return
By: Doug Orth | Sep 8 2025, 11:20 pm
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TE Brock Bowers, who exited Sunday's game with a knee injury and didn't return, is considered day to day, per Carroll. (Around the NFL)
FFToday's Take: Pete Carroll was notorious for downplaying injuries during his time with the Seahawks, so fantasy managers are advised to track the practice reports this week to see if this is one of the times the coach is telling the truth. Michael Mayer finished strong in his absence in the opener and would be a top-15 option at his position if Bowers needs a week to return from this injury.
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George Kittle likely to miss multiple games
Suffered hamstring injury early in opener
By: Doug Orth | Sep 8 2025, 11:10 pm
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49ers Pro Bowl TE George Kittle is expected to be sidelined multiple weeks with a hamstring injury. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: Kittle logged only 21 snaps but was targeted on four of the 14 pass plays he was on the field against the Seahawks, which speaks to how big of a day he could have had. He still managed four catches for 25 yards and a touchdown. Brock Purdy appears to be in some doubt for Week 2 after suffering (and playing through) a toe and left shoulder injury in Week 1, while Jauan Jennings is in a similar boat after he hurt his shoulder. Fantasy managers should expect Christian McCaffrey and Ricky Pearsall to handle most of the work in the passing game until Kittle returns.
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Tank Bigsby shipped to Philadelphia
Jacksonville land two Day 3 picks in return
By: Doug Orth | Sep 8 2025, 11:00 pm
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Trade: Jaguars are sending RB Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for 2026 fifth- and sixth-round picks, per sources. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: It is a curious deal for the Eagles to say the least, although they may have seen this trade as an opportunity to take some of the tougher between-the-tackles runs off Saquon Barkley's plate. Bigbsy's fantasy value - at least for now - is in the tank, at least until he can forge a split with Will Shipley. For the Jaguars, the trade allows them to move forward with Travis Etienne, Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen as their three backs. Consider Etienne the leader of the backfield for now, although this trade should free up Tuten to see more than the three touches he had in Week 1.
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Darnell Mooney Inactive for Week 1
Shoulder injury
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 7 2025, 11:31 am
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Falcons WR Darnell Mooney is inactive today. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Mooney has been nursing a shoulder injury during camp so it's no surprise that he's going to miss this week. He did warm up before the game so it seems like he's close to returning to action... perhaps in Week 2? Drake London should see a 30 percent target share today against the Bucs.
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Christian McCaffrey expected to play Week 1
"Good to go"
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 7 2025, 11:08 am
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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, who was added to the injury report Thursday with a calf issue, will play today vs. the Seahawks. “He’s good to go,” said one source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: It's reasonable for fantasy owners to be skittish about McCaffrey given his injury history over the last year and half. It seems like he's going to play today, the big question is how much? Our expectation is he will be close to normal usage, with maybe a couple extra carries given to backup Brian Robinson Jr. Pay attention to inactives in the late window as the 49ers and Seahawks play at 4:05 pm Eastern.
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Travis Hunter expected to be every-down WR in Week 1
Usage will be fluid week-to-week
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 7 2025, 7:00 am
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are planning for Travis Hunter to be an "every-down wide receiver and situational corner" in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Carolina Panthers, league sources told ESPN on Saturday. It doesn't mean that arrangement will hold in Week 2 or further into the season, according to sources. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: It sounds safe to forecast Hunter as a borderline WR2/3 against the Panthers given this report. How sticky that is moving forward is another story. Jacksonville doesn't exactly have a lot of depth at the WR position (Dyami Brown, Tim Patrick) so it would make sense to play him as much possible on the offensive side of the ball.
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Quinshon Judkins signs contract, NFL still investigating
Timetable for returning to the field remains unknown
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 6 2025, 9:22 am
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The #Browns are signing second-round RB Quinshon Judkins to his fully guaranteed deal, sources say. All draft picks are now under contract.
Judkins legal situation is behind him after no charges were filed, though the NFL is still conducting its investigation. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Judkins is one step closer to playing, but it remains to be seen when that will be. The NFL is still conducting it's investigation into battery charges that were later dropped by prosecutors. Until Judkins gets on the field, the Browns will move forward with Jerome Ford and rookie Dylan Sampson as their main two running backs. The Browns faceoff with the Bengals in Week 1.
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Christian McCaffrey misses practice Friday, Questionable
Calf injury occurred Thursday
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 5 2025, 5:07 pm
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Christian McCaffrey did not practice today. Kyle Shanahan said he's not sure if McCaffrey will test the calf Saturday. Their opener against Seattle is on Sunday, just three days after the injury -- however minor it might be -- occurred. Some decisions coming in the next 48 hours. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: After being healthy the entire preseason, McCaffrey popped up on the injury report Thursday as being limited with a calf injury. He's now trending in the wrong direction for Week 1. Brian Robinson Jr. and Isaac Guerendo would be the main running backs if McCaffrey isn't able to go against Seattle. We'll surely have more updates on this situation over the next two days.
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Darren Waller unlikely to play Week 1
Strained hip
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 5 2025, 11:38 am
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Dolphins TE Darren Waller had a surprise setback before practice this week suffering a hip strain, and he’s unlikely to play Sunday vs. Colts, HC Mike McDaniel tells reporters.
Waller’s Miami debut out of retirement will have to wait. (Cameron Wolfe on X)
FFToday's Take: Waller missed all of 2024 in retirement and spent most of training camp on the PUP list. Safe to say he's way down the ranks for fantasy tight ends at the moment. Being absent this week will leave the Dolphins with Julian Hill and Tanner Conner at tight end. Neither are recommended fantasy plays against the Colts.
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Christian Kirk out Week 1 with hamstring injury
One-to-two-week injury
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 4 2025, 4:17 pm
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Texans WR Christian Kirk has a strained hamstring that is expected to sideline him for at least Sunday’s opener vs. the Rams and possibly longer, per sources. One source estimated it to be a two-week injury for Kirk, but the Texans will be “cautious” with him. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Kirk was projected to be the starting slot receiver for the Texans but that role will likely be spread between Xavier Hutchinson and rookie Jaylin Noel with Nico Collins and Jayden Higgins working on the outside. It's looking like a one or two-week injury for Kirk.
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Not so fast: Amari Cooper decides to retire
Cooper leaving Las Vegas
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 4 2025, 2:03 pm
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Comeback no more: #Raiders WR Amari Cooper has informed the team that he no longer has the desire to play and intends to retire, per The Insiders.
Cooper had signed at the end of camp in a hopeful reunion with the team that drafted. Now, he's headed home from Las Vegas. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Cooper spent 10 seasons in the league and looked like he was going to play this season for the team that drafted him in 2015, but he's had a change of heart. It's fair to wonder how big of a role he would've had given he failed to have a big presence with the Bills last season. The Raiders will move forward with Jakobi Meyers, Dont'e Thornton Jr., Tre Tucker and Jack Bech as their top wideouts.
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Full practice Wednesday for WR Khalil Shakir
Ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 3 2025, 4:06 pm
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#Bills WR Khalil Shakir, who suffered a high ankle sprain in practice a month ago, was listed as full participant today on the season's initial injury report. WR Keon Coleman (groin) was limited. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Shakir has been nursing a high-ankle sprain since August 1st. If he's active Week 1 against the Ravens it won't be a surprise if he's limited in some fashion as sprains of this severity have a tendency to linger much longer than a month. He can penciled in as a flex option for now.
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Full practice for Najee Harris on Wednesday
How much will he play Week 1?
By: Mike Krueger | Sep 3 2025, 3:54 pm
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Jim Harbaugh says he expects Najee Harris to play Friday. Said Najee feels ready and he’ll “have at it.” He said they’ll monitor Harris’ workload as the game unfolds. (Omar Ruiz on X)
FFToday's Take: It sounds like Najee is going to be active for Week 1 against the Chiefs after missing all of training camp after a 4th of July fireworks incident. How much he plays this week is anybody's guess at this point. As a result, he's not a recommended fantasy play unless we get more info closer to game time.
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Titans hope to manage Tony Pollard better in 2025
OC talks importance of mixing in other backs
By: Doug Orth | Sep 2 2025, 10:20 pm
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Titans OC Nick Holz: Feels like RB Tony Pollard is in a good place heading into the season, but we'll have to get other backs in the mix, whether it's Julius Chestnut or Kalel Mullings. Team doesn't want to overload Pollard and wear him down. (TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt)
FFToday's Take: Forgive fantasy managers for being skeptical after Tennessee said similar things last year, only to ask him to handle 301 touches across 16 relatively meaningless games. At least until Tyjae Spears (ankle) is ready to come off IR, Pollard's handcuff will likely be Mullings since the team rarely used Chestnut in a similar spot last year. Mullings is probably worth a stash in 14-team leagues, but he will likely remain off the radar in 12-teamers.
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WR Jalen Coker out 4-6 weeks, quad injury
Panthers bring back Hunter Renfrow
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 30 2025, 11:50 am
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Panthers are re-signing WR Hunter Renfrow to their active roster, per sources. Renfrow played at Clemson, and now will get to play at Carolina.
In a corresponding move, Carolina WR Jalen Coker is being placed on IR due to a quad injury. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: The day after the Panthers traded Adam Thielen to Minnesota, Coker injured his quad and has been placed on IR with a return designation. This is the same quad that caused him to miss three games in 2024. Renfrow is now inline to get the call in the slot in three wideout sets to begin the season.
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Rashee Rice hit with six-game suspension
Eligible to return Week 7 against the Raiders
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 27 2025, 12:06 pm
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#Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is accepting and will serve a six-game suspension to start the 2025 regular season, per sources.
The NFL and NFLPA are working to finalize the settlement, which will end Rice’s disciplinary limbo and make him eligible to return Week 7 vs. Las Vegas. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Rice's suspension has been in limbo this entire off-season and now we have some closure. Six games is a big number and should significantly affect his fantasy currently hovering around WR30 in half-PPR leagues next to Jaylen Waddle, Calvin Ridley and Travis Hunter. I would avoid him in most redraft leagues in Rounds 5/6 but drafting Rice in deeper leagues (18 spots) that can place suspended players on IR is more palatable.
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Trade: Adam Thielen returns to Minnesota
Pick swaps in 2026 and 2027
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 27 2025, 9:46 am
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Homecoming: Panthers and Vikings are finalizing a trade for WR Adam Thielen to return to Minnesota, sources tell ESPN.
The trade: Vikings get Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Panthers get a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick.
Thielen starred for the Vikings from 2013-2022. Now he returns. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: This trade has been in the works the last few days but the two sides were struggling on the terms. The Vikings have some depth issues at receiver with Jordan Addison being suspended the first three games. Thielen is familiar with Kevin O'Connell's offense and it won't be a surprise if he's in the starting lineup Week 1 against the Bears. Carolina will move forward with Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker opposite rookie Tetairoa McMillan.
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Trade: Jaguars land Lions wideout Tim Patrick
Detroit gets 2026 6th-round pick
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 27 2025, 7:45 am
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League source confirms #Jaguars acquire WR Tim Patrick from Detroit Lions for a 2026 sixth-round pick, as @TomPelissero (deal) and @APMarkLong (compensation) pointed out.
Patrick, 31, rebounded from missed seasons in 2022-23 (injuries with Denver) to 33 passes last year. (Ryan O'Halloran)
FFToday's Take: The Jaguars were a bit thin in their wide receiver room, especially if their intent on playing Travis Hunter some on defense. Jacksonville was reportedly interested in Broncos wideout Devaugn Vele before he was moved to New Orleans. Patrick will give Jacksonville a bigger target on the outside but it's not a big boost to his fantasy value. This move does help Detroit rookie Isaac TeSlaa who has flashed during pre-season. He'll compete for targets with Kalif Raymond as the Lions third receiver.
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Chargers take Najee Harris off NFI list
RB reportedly has a chance to play in Week 1
By: Doug Orth | Aug 26 2025, 11:40 pm
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Sources: The #Chargers have activated RB Najee Harris (eye) off the NFI list, making him eligible to play as early as Week 1 vs the #Chiefs in Brazil. (Jordan Schultz)
FFToday's Take: About the only people who have a good idea about how this might play out are the Chargers' coaching and medical staff. The last time that Harris did anything of note on a football field was June. Making matters even worse, there is no way to know for sure how much of an effect the eye injury will have on Harris' ability to see the whole and/or his peripheral vision. As uneasy a feeling as it is, Omarion Hampton still very much deserves to be drafted in the third round of most 12-team drafts.
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Brandon Aiyuk lands on PUP
WR working his way back from major knee injury
By: Doug Orth | Aug 26 2025, 11:20 pm
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49ers placed WR Brandon Aiyuk on the Physically Unable to Perform List. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: This has been expected for some time. Aiyuk will miss at least the first four games of the season and possibly more. It is also important that did more than just suffer a clean tear of the ACL. As a result, he could struggle to be the receiver that many remember him being before the injury even after he returns. Fantasy managers are still advised to take him late in drafts and stash him for as long as possible, especially in leagues that allow Aiyuk to sit on IR.
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Tampa Bay gets good news on two players
Chris Godwin (ankle), Tristan Wirfs (knee) pass physicals
By: Doug Orth | Aug 26 2025, 11:10 pm
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Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin and OT Tristan Wirfs both passed their physicals today. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: While this is great news in theory because both players will avoid short-term IR, Godwin and Wirfs both need to get into "football shape," as HC Todd Bowles told the team's website. While Wirfs should be fine as soon as his knee feels fine following arthroscopic knee surgery last month, Godwin is about 10 months removed from his injury and hasn't done any football activity over that time. In short, while Godwin might be able to return to the field in Week 4, there should be legitimate doubt in fantasy managers' minds if they see the pre-injury version of him at any point this season.
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Isaiah Likely avoids IR
TE still recovering from late July foot injury
By: Doug Orth | Aug 26 2025, 11:00 pm
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Ravens did not place TE Isaiah Likely on injured reserve, which means he’s eligible to play in Baltimore’s first four games. Likely suffered a small fracture in his foot in late July and has yet to return to practice. (ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley)
FFToday's Take: This news is unlikely to matter much in Week 1, but Likely is the rare "backup" tight end who is a surefire TE1 if/when Mark Andrews misses time. Unfortunately for Likely, he is almost certain to need some ramp-up time before he can contribute in fantasy. He's still worth a stash late in drafts, especially for managers who invested a pick in Andrews.
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Joe Mixon headed to NFI list
RB to miss at least first four games with ankle issue
By: Doug Orth | Aug 26 2025, 9:30 pm
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Texans are not activating RB Joe Mixon by Tuesday’s 4 pm ET deadline, making him ineligible to play at least the first four games this season due to an ankle injury.
Mixon will be moved to Reserve/Non-Football Injury, which automatically rules him out for at least four games. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: By all accounts, Mixon did not participate in OTAs or has not practiced at all since the team reported to training camp. At this point, it would be shocking if he is ready to practice - much less play - by Week 5. Fantasy managers should not expect Mixon to contribute in a meaningful way until at least Week 8 - especially considering he has likely done little more than take mental reps in new OC Nick Caley's offense. Nick Chubb and Dameon Pierce - assuming the latter is not cut on Tuesday - is expected to handle most of the early-down work, while rookie Woody Marks should take most of the work in the passing game.
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