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Sep
27

Lions optimistic on RB Montgomery, LT Decker for TNF

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said on Tuesday that he is “starting to feel pretty good about” running back DAVID MONTGOMERY and left tackle TAYLOR DECKER’s chances of playing inMore Thursday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Decker sat out the past two games with a high ankle sprain, while Montgomery missed Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons with a thigh bruise. Both players said on Tuesday that they hope to play, though the final decision will be up to the trainers. Less

Source: Detroit Free Press

Sep
27

Packers optimistic on WR Watson, RB Jones for TNF

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Tuesday that he is “cautiously optimistic” that running back AARON JONES will be available for Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Lions.More When asked about wide receiver CHRISTIAN WATSON, LaFleur said that “I like his mindset”. Watson had said previously that he plans to play against Detroit. Despite the optimism, LaFleur insisted that both players still needed to be cleared before Thursday. Both Jones and Watson have been dealing with hamstring issues. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Sep
27

Saints sign QB Luton off Panthers practice squad

The New Orleans Saints signed quarterback JAKE LUTON on Tuesday off the practice squad of the division rival Carolina Panthers. Luton will join the Saints active roster behind fellow quarterbacks DEREKMore CARR, JAMEIS WINSTON, and TAYSOM HILL. The move suggests that Carr will not be available for the Saints game this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New Orleans head coach Dennis Allen has said that Carr will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis as he recovers from a shoulder injury, although he did not rule out the possibility that Carr could play against the Bucs. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
27

Giants RB Barkley day-to-day ahead of MNF

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said on Tuesday that running back SAQUON BARKLEY is “in the day-to-day category” leading up to a Monday night showdown against the Seattle Seahawks.More Barkley suffered a high ankle sprain in the Giants Week #2 game and missed last Thursday night’s game against San Francisco. Daboll called Barkley a “quick healer” last week and he said on Tuesday that his star running back is feeling better. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
27

Jets to sign veteran quarterback Siemian as Wilson struggles

The New York Jets had veteran quarterback TREVOR SIEMIAN in for a visit on Tuesday, and the team is planning to sign him to the practice squad upon passing his physical.More Siemian is expected to be on the practice squad to get up to speed on the playbook before the Jets consider bringing him up to the active roster. Siemian was a seventh-round pick of the Denver Broncos in 2015 and has also played for the Jets, Vikings, Titans, Saints and Bears. Less

Source: New York Post

Sep
27

Chargers place WR Williams on injured reserve

If you were holding out hope that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver MIKE WILLIAMS would receive an encouraging second opinion or that his coach might suggest he is a quick healer,More it’s time to move on to your backup plan. The Chargers officially placed Williams on injured reserve on Tuesday after the wideout tore an ACL on Sunday. In a related move, the Chargers signed wide receiver SIMI FEHOKO off the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad to add depth at the position. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
26

Saints RB Kamara set to return from suspension

New Orleans Saints running back ALVIN KAMARA’s three-game suspension is officially over and he is set to return to work. Kamara was suspended for the first three games of the seasonMore after he pleaded no contest to breach of the peace in connection with a beating that left a man hospitalized. Kamara acknowledged he was “completely wrong” and served his suspension accordingly. He returns to a Saints offense that is in a state of flux after quarterback DEREK CARR suffered an injured throwing shoulder on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. The Saints welcome Kamara back and are hoping for an immediate impact, starting on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
26

Packers RB Jones, WR Watson iffy ahead of TNF

The Green Bay Packers released an estimated injury report on Monday, ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Lions. Unfortunately for the Packers, two of their key offensive weapons remainMore iffy for the showdown against Detroit. Wide receiver CHRISTAIN WATSON was listed as a DNP (did not participate), while running back AARON JONES was listed as limited. Both players are dealing with hamstring injuries and will need to be monitored in the days ahead. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
26

Dolphins WR Waddle making progress

Miami Dolphins wide receiver JAYLEN WADDLE remains in the NFL concussion protocol, but the team reportedly has a growing optimism for his availability on Sunday when they visit the Buffalo BillsMore in a key AFC East showdown. Miami head coach Mike McDaniel said on Monday that “we’re very optimistic in how he’s feeling” when asked about Waddle. Waddle was questionable for this past Sunday’s game but was declared out beforehand and missed all the fun in a 70-20 blowout win over the Denver Broncos. Less

Source: Palm Beach Post

Sep
26

Chargers WR Williams out for season with torn ACL

The Los Angeles Chargers will be without wide receiver MIKE WILLIAMS for the remainder of the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Williams was injuredMore after making a catch late in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. An MRI scan on Williams’ left knee revealed the extent of the injury. With Williams out for the remainder of the season, the Chargers are expected to rely more on rookie first-round draft pick QUENTIN JOHNSTON and JOSHUA PALMER alongside veteran KEENAN ALLEN. Less

Source: Los Angeles Times

Sep
26

Raiders QB Garoppolo in concussion protocol

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said on Monday that starting quarterback JIMMY GAROPPOLO has been placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Garoppolo’s availability for Sunday’s game against the LosMore Angeles Chargers is uncertain. McDaniels said that he was unsure when Garoppolo suffered the concussion. If he is unable to play against the Chargers, the Raiders will turn to either veteran BRIAN HOYER or rookie AIDAN O’CONNELL. A fourth-round pick out of Purdue, O’Connell played well in the preseason. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
26

Saints QB Carr day-to-day with sprained AC joint

New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen said on Monday that quarterback DEREK CARR sprained his right AC joint in Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers and is considered week-to-week dueMore to the injury. Allen added that the Saints “dodged a bullet there in terms of real significance”. Carr reportedly felt better Monday morning, but he will continue to be evaluated throughout the week. If Carr were to miss time, backup quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON would take his place in the starting lineup. The Saints play this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a game for which Carr has not been ruled out. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Sep
25

Jets QB Wilson struggles again, will remain as starter

New York Jets quarterback ZACH WILSON struggled again in Sunday’s loss to the New England Patriots, but head coach Robert Saleh said afterward that his young signal caller is “fine”. SalehMore added that Wilson “gives us the best chance to win”. Wilson has led the offense to only three touchdowns in nearly three full games. Star wide receiver GARRETT WILSON was upset during a sideline conversation with Wilson and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett and said after the game that the Jets did not do enough to exploit the Patriots injury-riddled secondary. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Sep
25

Mahomes healthy, gets time off vs. Bears

During the first half of Sunday’s blowout win over the Chicago Bears, Kansas City quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES briefly appeared to be hobbled. Per multiple sources, Mahomes is fine and will beMore leading Kansas City in next weekend’s game against the New York Jets on Sunday night. Mahomes was removed from the game against the Bears in the second half, but that was because the game was in hand. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
25

Sam Howell and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Washington Commanders quarterback SAM HOWELL had a day to forget during Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills. Howell was sacked 9 times and intercepted 4 times (including a pick-six), showing thereMore is room for improvement after a 2 – 0 start to the season. Howell did not throw a touchdown pass in the game and the Commanders didn’t get on the scoreboard until the final minute, when kicker JOEY SLYE kicked a 51-yard field goal. Howell and the Commanders will hope for better days ahead, starting with Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Less

Source: Washington Post

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