Noah Fant Begins The Season Strong

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant got off to a strong start in 2021 in the 27-13 Week 1 season-opening win over the New York Giants on Sunday. Fant had a team-high eight targets and caught six of them (tied for the team lead) for 62 scoreless yards. The 23-year-old wasn't really a factor in […]

Javonte Williams Heavily Involved In Season Opener

Denver Broncos rookie running back Javonte Williams saw 14 carries (three more than Melvin Gordon III) for 45 yards (3.2 yards per tote) in the 27-13 Week 1 season-opening victory over the New York Giants. He caught his lone target in the passing game for a four-yard loss. It was nice to see the second-round […]

Melvin Gordon III Breaks A Big Touchdown Run In Win Over Giants

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III saw three fewer carries (11) than rookie running back Javonte Williams in the 27-13 Week 1 win over the New York Giants on Sunday, but he outproduced him with 101 yards (9.2 yards per carry), including a 70-yard touchdown run to essentially ice the game in the second […]

Bears Lose Two Left Tackles To Injury Sunday Night

Chicago Bears left tackle Jason Peters (quadriceps) and offensive tackle Larry Borom (ankle) were both removed from the Sunday night game against the Los Angeles Rams due to injury. Peters, the starter, is questionable to return, while Borom is listed as doubtful. The 39-year-old Peters joined the team late in training camp and probably isn't […]

Marshon Lattimore Considered Week-To-Week

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (thumb) suffered a thumb injury in the Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers and will need surgery to fix it, according to a source. Lattimore is now considered week-to-week after signing a new five-year, $97.6 million extension with the Saints on Sunday. But the 25-year-old's injury is […]

Teddy Bridgewater Tosses Two Touchdowns In Broncos Debut

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was successful in his debut with the team after beating out Drew Lock in the QB competition during training camp and the preseason. Bridgewater finished 28-for-36 for 264 passing yards and two touchdowns while also running the ball three times for 19 yards in the Week 1 season-opening win over […]

Marshon Lattimore, Saints Agree To Five-Year Extension

The New Orleans Saints and cornerback Marshon Lattimore agreed to a five-year, $97.6 million contract extension on Sunday that could be worth up to $100 million ($68.3 million in guarantees), according to sources. The deal includes the largest full guarantee at signing for a cornerback in NFL history. Lattimore helped the Saints win their 2021 […]

Breshad Perriman A Healthy Scratch In Week 1

Chicago Bears wide receiver Breshad Perriman will be a healthy inactive for the Sunday night game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. Perriman is clearly buried on the team's receiver depth chart after being claimed off waivers before the season. Allen Robinson II and Darnell Mooney will be the top two receivers, but […]

Darnell Mooney, Khalil Mack Active For Sunday Night

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (back) and linebacker Khalil Mack (groin) are active for the Sunday night game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 after being questionable for the game. Mooney is expected to serve as the No. 2 receiver behind Allen Robinson II after an impressive rookie campaign in 2020. Fantasy […]

Jason Verrett Feared To Have Torn ACL

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that he thinks cornerback Jason Verrett (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions. It's terrible news for a player that just has not been able to stay healthy. Verrett was a first-round pick by the Chargers in 2014, but […]

Marshon Lattimore Is Active For Season Opener

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (knee) is active for the Week 1 season opener against the Green Bay Packers. It's really good news for the Saints, as they are going up against one of the best all-around wide receivers in football in Davante Adams to kick things off. Lattimore is the team's unquestioned No. […]

Za'Darius Smith Active For Week 1

Green Bay Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith (back) is active for the Week 1 season opener against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Smith was listed as questionable heading into the season opener. The 29-year-old pass-rusher entered training camp on the Non-Football Injury list with a back issue that kept him out of the entire preseason, […]

Bradley Chubb Inactive Against Giants

Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle) will be inactive in the Week 1 season opener against the New York Giants. Chubb's injury isn't considered serious, but the Broncos are erring on the side of caution here to preserve the pass-rusher for the long haul. The 25-year-old had offseason ankle surgery, but it's his other ankle […]

Jermar Jefferson Won't Play In Season Opener

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jermar Jefferson is a healthy scratch for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The seventh-round selection will start the season behind D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams and Godwin Igwebuike in the running back rotation. The fact that Jefferson doesn't contribute on special teams could make […]

Alex Collins A Healthy Inactive To Begin The Year

Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins will be a healthy inactive for the Week 1 season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The Seahawks will roll with Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny, DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer. Collins had 29 touches for 131 scrimmage yards and one touchdown in the preseason, but he's the odd man out […]

Kellen Mond, Anthony Barr Out Against Bengals

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback Kellen Mond and linebacker Anthony Barr (knee) have been ruled out for the Week 1 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie left tackle Christian Darrisaw (groin) has also been ruled out. With Mond being a healthy inactive, it means that Sean Mannion will serve as Kirk Cousins' backup to kick […]

Eno Benjamin Inactive In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin is a healthy inactive for Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Benjamin is listed as the No. 4 running back on the team's depth chart behind Chase Edmonds, James Conner and Jonathan Ward, so this shouldn't come as a huge surprise. Benjamin didn't see a single snap in the […]

Trey Sermon Won't Play In Season Opener

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Trey Sermon will be a healthy scratch for the Week 1 season opener against the Detroit Lions. This comes as a pretty big surprise heading into Week 1 matchups, as the first-year back wasn't on the injury report this week and is listed as the primary backup to Raheem […]

Austin Jackson Will Play In Opener

The Miami Dolphins removed the questionable tag on left tackle Austin Jackson, meaning that he has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and will play in the Week 1 season opener against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Jackson tested positive for COVID-19 at the beginning of the week and was placed on the COVID-19 list, […]

Texans Have High Asking Price For Deshaun Watson

The Houston Texans were asking for a package of six players and NFL draft picks from interested teams calling in about quarterback Deshaun Watson this summer, according to league sources. The Texans were unwilling to budge from their trade price for Watson, who remains on the active roster, even though he will be a healthy […]

Broncos May Sit Bradley Chubb As A Precaution

Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle) is a game-time decision for Week 1 against the New York Giants, and the team could decide his status after a pre-game workout. Sources say that the Broncos will be cautious and make sure that Chubb is healthy for the final 16 games. Sitting the pass-rusher in the season […]

Jadeveon Clowney Should Be Good For Week 1

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (illness) and center J.C. Tretter (knee) should be available for the Week 1 season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Clowney missed two practices this week due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but he looks good to go after getting in a limited practice on Friday. The 28-year-old […]

Randy Bullock Joins Titans Practice Squad

The Tennessee Titans signed veteran kicker Randy Bullock to their practice squad on Saturday, according to a source. The Titans also signed kicker Michael Badgley to their active roster and placed Sam Ficken on Injured Reserve. The 31-year-old Bullock was cut by the Detroit Lions this summer but will latch on with Tennessee for now. […]

Eddie Goldman Downgraded To Out

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Eddie Goldman (knee) has been downgraded to out for the Week 1 season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Goldman suffered a knee injury on Monday and didn't practice all week. With Goldman out, expect rookie Khyiris Tonga to fill in on the interior of Chicago's defensive line this Sunday. Goldman […]

Dennis Gardeck Placed On Injured Reserve

The Arizona Cardinals placed linebacker Dennis Gardeck (hand) on Injured Reserve on Saturday. Gardeck was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list after the team's preseason finale late last month, but he continues to recover from a torn ACL that he suffered in 2020. He will be out for at least the first three […]

Ameer Abdullah, Sean Mannion Added To Active Roster

The Minnesota Vikings added running back Ameer Abdullah and quarterback Sean Mannion to the active roster from the practice squad for Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Before the move, Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison were the only two running backs on Minnesota's roster, so Abdullah will provide some extra depth at the position. The […]

Eagles, Jordan Mailata Agree To Four-Year Extension

The Philadelphia Eagles and left tackle Jordan Mailata signed a four-year, $64 million contract extension on Saturday that could be worth up to $80 million. The deal also includes $40.85 million guaranteed, according to a source. Mailata is now under contract with the team through the 2025 campaign. The 24-year-old seventh-rounder in 2018 outplayed an […]

Austin Jackson Comes Off COVID-19 List

The Miami Dolphins activated left tackle Austin Jackson from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday after he tested positive for the virus on Monday. It remains to be seen if Jackson will actually play in Week 1 against the division-rival New England Patriots on Sunday, but he at least has a chance to suit up now. […]

Taylor Decker Placed On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions placed star left tackle Taylor Decker (finger) on Injured Reserve on Saturday after he had finger surgery, according to a source. Decker should be back in around a month, but this is no doubt a big loss for Detroit's offensive line and for new quarterback Jared Goff. Matt Nelson will likely start […]

Trey Lance Good To Go Against Lions

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance (finger) is without an injury designation on the team's final injury report for Week 1 against the Detroit Lions, which is an indication that he's good to go for his first NFL contest. Lance was limited in practice all week, but he should be on the active roster […]