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Sunday morning news and notes

Peterson to be inactive, Evans to play

It's the first Sunday of the NFL season, but news keeps right on happening. Here are some of the biggest reports there have been so far that might affect your Week 1 lineup decisions.

  • Happened yesterday, but on the off-chance you were hanging out in a Bio-dome somewhere and missed it, Antonio Brown was released by the Raiders. Tyrell Williams becomes slightly more appealing; somebody has to be the No. 1 there. Brown signed a one-year deal with the Patriots, but is not eligible to play tonight. He will be available in Week 2.

  • If you’re hoping to start a Patriots tight end, Ryan Izzo is the guy. Don’t start him, probably won’t be a part of the passing game. Matt LaCosse is not expected to play. Benjamin Watson, of course, is suspended.

  • Mike Evans (illness) is expected to play. Rarely do players miss for illness.

  • Michael Badgley (groin) won’t play.

  • Adrian Peterson is expected to be inactive for Washington, with Derrius Guice starting.

  • Ian Rapoport says LeSean McCoy is expected to see 15-20 snaps for Kansas City. If that’s correct, it sounds like good news for Damien Williams. These things can change, but something to consider.

  • Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is expected to play. Maybe not 100%.

--Andy Richardson

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