Evan Engram Expected To Play In Week 3

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (calf) is trending in the right direction for Week 3. The team is confident that he'll be able to suit up against the Falcons on Sunday. The 27-year-old missed the first two weeks of the season, meaning this weekend's contest will represent his 2021 debut. Fellow veteran Kyle […]

Denzel Mims Not Expected To Play On Sunday

New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims is expected to be a healthy scratch against the Broncos on Sunday. The second-year player out of Baylor caught one pass for 40 yards in Week 1 but was inactive against the Patriots last week. The Jets reportedly still believe in Mims, though evidently he's not at the […]

Andy Dalton Could Return In Week 4

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (knee) is not expected to be placed on injured reserve. In fact, the veteran signal-caller has a chance to return as soon as Week 4. This situation is truly perplexing as Dalton's injury seems like the perfect time to pass the torch to Justin Fields. Instead, the rookie will start […]

Brett Hundley Elevated To Active Roster

Indianapolis Colts practice squad quarterback Brett Hundley was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans. When Carson Wentz (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday, Hundley took the majority of starting reps over Jacob Eason. As of now, the Colts' quarterback situation remains very much up in the air. Wentz is […]

Davis Mills Praised By Head Coach

Houston Texans rookie quarterback Davis Mills drew praise from head coach David Culley for his performance against the Panthers on Thursday evening. Specifically, Culley spoke fondly of the Stanford product's ability during the two-minute drill. "When we went into our two-minute offense right before half, he did an excellent job of taking us down the […]

Josiah Deguara Listed As Doubtful For MNF

Green Bay Packers tight end Josiah Deguara (concussion) is listed as doubtful for Monday Night Football against the Lions. The 24-year-old did not practice all week long and seems like a lock to be inactive. He played in 8.8 percent of offensive and 27.3 percent of special teams snaps last week. Assuming Deguara is held […]

Ameer Abdullah Signed To Active Roster

Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah was signed to the team's active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. He played 10.8 percent of offensive and 14.7 percent of special teams snaps in Week 1. He also logged three total touches for 19 yards. The 28-year-old will fill a third-string role behind Dalvin Cook […]

Sean Mannion Jumps To Active Roster

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sean Mannion has been promoted to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. He was part of a similar transaction last week and ended up being active for the season opener. Rookie Kellen Mond was inactive, and the same is expected to be true in Week 2. Mannion, 29, […]

Trent Brown Ruled Out For Week 2

New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown (calf) has been downgraded to out for Week 2 against the Jets. He suffered the injury against the Dolphins last week. With Brown inactive, New England is expected to turn to lineman Yasir Durant, who was acquired from the Chiefs earlier this month. Durant played 23 snaps last […]

Laquon Treadwell Elevated To Active Roster

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laquon Treadwell was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos. The 26-year-old spent training camp with the Jaguars but found himself on the practice squad to open the season. In 2020, he played in five games with the Falcons, catching six passes for 49 yards and […]

Damarea Crockett Elevated From Practice Squad

Denver Broncos running back Damarea Crockett was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. All three of the team's running backs are healthy so it remains to be seen what type of role he will have in Week 2. He did appear on the field for 63 percent of special […]

Sony Michel Could Remain An Afterthought

Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel could remain in a clear backup role for yet another week. "You have confidence that you can utilize him, if need be," explained head coach Sean McVay. "But Darrell Henderson, I thought, did a great job." This certainly does not sound like a vote of confidence in the […]

Joey Slye Rejoins Texans' Roster

Houston Texans kicker Joey Slye was promoted to the active roster again ahead of the team's Week 2 contest against the Browns. He was very impressive in Week 1, connecting on all three field-goal and all four extra-point attempts. All in all, he owns an 80.3 percent field goal rate and 90.7 percent extra point […]

Trey Ragas Promoted To Active Roster

Las Vegas Raiders running back Trey Ragas was promoted to the active roster on Saturday. He'll presumably fill the No. 3 role in the backfield with Josh Jacobs (toe, ankle) sidelined. Ahead of Ragas, Kenyan Drake and Peyton Barber will occupy lead roles on Sunday. Ragas, a rookie, joined Las Vegas as an undrafted free […]

Jamaal Williams Sheds Injury Designation

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (chest) practiced in full on Saturday and does not carry an injury designation heading into Monday Night Football against the Packers. He started Week 1's contest over D'Andre Swift but both turned in highly effective productions. Now, Swift (groin) is listed as questionable for Week 2, though the expectation […]

Kalif Raymond Added To Injury Report

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (thigh) was added to the injury report ahead of Monday night's game against the Packers. He enters Week 2 listed as questionable. The Lions' depleted receiving corps is already without Tyrell Williams (concussion), making Raymond's injury all the more troublesome. If he can't suit up, Amon-Ra St. Brown and […]

Dee Eskridge Downgraded To Out

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge (concussion) was downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans. This comes as no surprise considering the rookie was unable to practice all week long. In Week 1, he hauled in his lone target for six yards. He also rushed twice for 22 yards on the ground. […]

Braden Smith Won't Play In Week 2

Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Braden Smith (foot) has been ruled out for Week 2. He was unable to practice all week long and could be replaced at right tackle by Matt Pryor, according to the team's official depth chart. The former second-round pick logged 14 games and an 86 percent snap share in 2020. His […]

Erik McCoy Ruled Out For Week 2

New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers. The 2019 second-round pick has appeared in 32 games and nearly 100 percent of snaps over the last two seasons. However, in Week 1, he was on the field for just 8.1 percent of snap before injuring himself. […]

Saints Missing Several Coaches

The New Orleans Saints will enter Week 2 against the Panthers without seven of their usual assistants. Jim Chaney, Declan Doyle , Phil Galiano, Curtis Johnson , Brendan Nugent, Dan Roushar, and Joel Thomas will all miss Sunday's contest. The group had to test negative during a short window of time in order to travel […]

Brandon Aiyuk Surprised By Week 1 Usage

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk definitely wasn't expecting the low usage that he witnessed in Week 1 when he played in 47.3 percent of snaps and did not garner a single target. When asked if he was surprised, the second-year wideout said, "Definitely, but that was last week. Not really focused on that […]

Austin Ekeler Due For More Involvement In Passing Game

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is in line to receive more work in the passing game during Week 2 against the Cowboys. Ekeler, an incredible receiving back who often dominates in PPR formats, didn't even fetch a target last week. However, Daniel Popper of The Athletic offers insight into why Week 1 was […]

Denzel Mims Could Struggle To Receive Reps

New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims could have a tough time receiving reps during Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Patriots, according to offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. The potential returns of Keelan Cole Sr. and Jamison Crowder coupled with Mims' absence at OTAs and minicamp significantly factor into the amount of reps he can […]

Rashard Higgins Will Play More As Season Progresses

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins, who played just four snaps in Week 1, should see his role expand as the season carries on. "He was our fourth receiver going in," noted offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. "We played a lot of three receiver sets. He came in and spelled guys when the time was […]

Ravens Defense Banged Up Heading Into Week 2

The Baltimore Ravens' defense is dealing with injuries to several starters. Cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey (back) and Jimmy Smith (ankle) are both questionable for Sunday. Meanwhile, defensive end Derek Wolfe (hip, back) has been ruled out. None of this is good news for the team's overall defense, which already has to face Patrick Mahomes during primetime. […]

Nick Folk Set To Receive Promotion

New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk is a top candidate to receive a promotion to the 53-man roster this weekend. New England placed rookie Quinn Nordin (abdomen) on injured reserve and is now left without a kicker. Folk, who was active in Week 1 while Nordin's debut was put on hold, is currently on the […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Should See Large Workload In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. should continue to see a significant workload against the Colts in Week 2. While Sony Michel remains present on the depth chart, he logged just one carry last week. Henderson, meanwhile, rushed 16 times and was on the field for 94 percent of offensive snaps. Head coach […]

Peyton Barber Heading For Expanded Role

Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber could see an expanded role against the Steelers in Week 2 after starter Josh Jacobs (toe, ankle) was ruled out ahead of time. While Kenyan Drake is the next man up, the growing expectation is that Barber, too, will see a significant workload. While speaking to the media […]

Rowdy Tellez Exits With Apparent Knee Injury

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez exited Saturday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent knee injury. He suffered the injury while stopping at third base in the second inning. Pablo Reyes entered at third base, forcing Eduardo Escobar to fill the vacancy at first base. Tellez, 26, is slashing .241/.302/.409 with 11 homers, 35 […]

Pablo Lopez Could Be Limited Upon Return

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (right rotator cuff strain) might not have a full workload if he returns from the injured list this season. "I hate to put a timetable on it, but I don't think we're necessarily trying to get him back to the point where we think he's going to make two […]