September 4, 2025
Buffalo Bills kicker
Tyler Bass (hip) did not practice on Thursday after being listed as a limited practice participant on the first injury report of the year on Wednesday. Bass has been managing a hip injury since late July and missed time in training camp, although he did manage to kick in the preseason finale two weeks ago. But his downgrade on the Week 1 injury report, combined with the news of Buffalo signing veteran
Matt Prater to the practice squad on Thursday means the veteran kicker's availability for Week 1 on Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens could be in jeopardy. Fantasy managers that drafted Bass as their starting kicker might have to find a replacement sooner than they were expecting if he ends up questionable or out on Friday's final injury report.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buffalo Bills PR
September 4, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Isiah Pacheco said he is "on a revenge tour" this year, according to Nate Taylor of ESPN. Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones said, "Yeah, let's go! (bangs on the table with his right hand). We need him on a revenge tour!" Pacheco's violent running style finally came back to bite him in 2024 when he fractured his fibula in Week 2 and ended up playing in only seven regular-season games in his third year with the Chiefs. The 26-year-old averaged a career-low 3.7 yards per carry on his 83 rushing attempts during the regular season. He's back to 100 percent health in 2025, though, and remains KC's unquestioned lead back going into a Week 1 matchup in Brazil versus the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers on Friday. There are questions as to whether Pacheco can return to his pre-injury form, but at worst, he should be considered a low-end RB2 fantasy back.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Nate Taylor
September
4,
2025
Kansas
City
Chiefs
wide
receiver
Xavier
Worthy
will
take
on
the
Los
Angeles
Chargers
in
Sao
Paulo
for
their
Week
1
matchup.
The
22-year-old
had
a
solid
rookie
season,
coming
on
strong
down
the
stretch,
and
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September
4,
2025
Kansas
City
Chiefs
running
back
Isiah
Pacheco
will
start
the
season
against
the
Los
Angeles
Chargers
on
Friday.
The
Chiefs
will
have
the
first
international
game
of
the
year
in
Sao
Paulo,
Brazil.
Pacheco
should
be
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September 4, 2025
New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas (foot) will not practice on Thursday, according to head coach Brian Daboll. Thomas practiced on Wednesday, but Daboll said Thomas sitting out on Thursday is "part of the team's plan as the left tackle ramps up activity ahead of Week 1" against the division-rival Washington Commanders this Sunday. Injury news aside, the Giants freed up roughly $12.2 million in salary cap space by restructuring Thomas' contract on Thursday. The move puts the team around $2.6 million under this year's cap. Thomas was limited in his return to practice on Wednesday, although it's still unclear if he'll suit up on Sunday. If he does play in Week 1, the G-Men could limit the number of snaps he plays as they continue to ramp him up.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL.com
September 4, 2025
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) remains out of practice on Thursday, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. Gonzalez's continued absenc puts his status for the season opener on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders in more doubt. If Gonzalez does not play in Week 1, which is becoming more and more likely, Alex Austin, Marcus Jones and D.J. James are the candidates to start across from Carlton Davis III in New England's secondary. Gonzalez is the team's top cornerback, so not having him available to kick off the season wouldn't be ideal for the Pats as they look to slow down the Raiders' new look offense, which will be led by veteran quarterback
Geno Smith.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss
September
4,
2025
Kansas
City
Chiefs
tight
end
Travis
Kelce
will
face
the
Los
Angeles
Chargers
on
Friday
in
Week
1.
Kelce
had
a
down
year
in
2024,
finishing
as
the
TE5
in
total
points
and
TE7
in
points-per-game
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September 4, 2025
League sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the Philadelphia Eagles "made a strong push" to trade for All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons, who was eventually traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers. Understandably, the Cowboys had no interest in trading the two-time All-Pro within their division, especially to the rival Eagles. After trading two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark to Dallas for Parsons, the Packers locked him up with a record-breaking four-year, $188 million deal, which includes $120 million fully guaranteed and $136 million in total guarantees. The Eagles adding Parsons would have made an already stout defense that led the league in total defense in 2024 that much stronger. With the addition of Parsons, the Packers quickly have become a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
September 4, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback
Patrick Mahomes is set to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 of the 2025 season. The Chiefs will face off against the Chargers on Friday in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for the first international game of the year. Mahomes is coming off a disappointing season from a statistical standpoint, but Kansas City still made it to the Super Bowl last year, so it wasn't all bad. That said, fantasy managers are anticipating a return to MVP form for Mahomes since he was drafted as the consensus QB6 across multiple platforms this offseason, despite finishing as the QB12 in 2024. There are reasons for optimism since the Kansas City offense looked in top form during their preseason game, and Mahomes looks to have a rejuvenated
Travis Kelce to throw to. Mahomes is ranked QB9 in our RotoBaller rankings this week, making him a solid QB1 option.
--Joshua CostelloSource: NFL - Twitter
September 4, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Marquise Brown (ankle) practiced in full on Thursday and has been officially removed from the team's injury report. Brown, who managed only two games in 2024 due to injury, will look to bounce back after posting just nine receptions for 91 yards a year ago. Now healthy, the Chiefs expect Brown to pair with rookie
Xavier Worthy as their top outside threats in
Patrick Mahomes' offense. While the seventh-year veteran has flashed upside in the past, he owns only one career 1,000-yard season and has struggled to stay consistent. Fantasy managers should view Brown as a late-round flier with speculative upside in deeper formats, especially if he can stay healthy and carve out a steady role as Kansas City's vertical weapon.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Jeremy Fowler
September 4, 2025
Baltimore Ravens tight end
Isaiah Likely (foot) missed practice again on Thursday, putting his Week 1 availability in serious doubt. The 25-year-old has not practiced since undergoing foot surgery on August 1, and it appears unlikely he will be ready for the opener. Likely carved out a meaningful role in 2024, appearing in 16 games (nine starts) and recording 42 catches for 477 yards and six touchdowns. The expectation entering this season was that Likely would continue to complement star tight end
Mark Andrews, but his absence to start the year should consolidate targets for Andrews in Baltimore's passing game. Fantasy managers should confidently deploy Andrews as a TE1, while Likely profiles more as a stash option who could regain relevance once healthy and gradually work back into a secondary role in the Ravens' offense.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Jeff Zrebiec
September 4, 2025
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll announced Thursday that offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will resume play-calling duties for the 2025 season. Daboll took over the role in 2024, but the offense continued to struggle, finishing 30th in total yards, 28th in passing, and 23rd in rushing. Kafka previously called plays in 2023, when the Giants ranked 29th in total offense, 31st in passing, 16th in rushing, and 30th in scoring despite
Saquon Barkley shouldering the workload. The Giants are hopeful new personnel, most notably veteran quarterback
Russell Wilson, can provide stability under center and elevate a unit that has lacked consistency for years. With Kafka back in charge and Wilson at the helm, the Giants' offense could see modest improvement, though fantasy managers should still approach the passing game with caution until proven otherwise.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Jordan Raanan
September 4, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks have signed starting right tackle Abraham Lucas to a three-year contract extension. Lucas, a 2022 third-round pick, has battled injuries the past two seasons but has remained a reliable starter whenever on the field, logging 13 appearances across that span. The Seahawks view the 26-year-old as a cornerstone piece of their offensive line, particularly in the run game. Lucas is expected to play a key role in improving a rushing attack that ranked just 28th in the league last season, with
Kenneth Walker III and
Zach Charbonnet leading the backfield. Seattle also invested in its line by drafting first-round pick Grey Zabel, signaling a commitment to establishing a more physical identity up front. If Lucas stays healthy, his presence should boost the Seahawks' ground game while providing stability for quarterback
Sam Darnold.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Mike Garafolo
September 4, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Amari Cooper has informed the team that he intends to retire ahead of Week 1, citing a lack of desire to continue playing. Cooper, who joined the Raiders this offseason in hopes of competing for a starting role, was listed behind rookie Dont'e Thornton Jr. on the initial depth chart. The five-time Pro Bowler spent last season with the Browns and Bills, starting 10 of 14 games while recording 44 catches for 547 yards and four touchdowns. Cooper leaves the NFL after a decorated career, finishing with over 10,000 receiving yards and 64 touchdowns across stops with the Raiders, Cowboys, Browns, and Bills. His departure opens additional opportunities for Thornton and fellow rookie
Jack Bech to carve out meaningful roles in the Raiders' passing game this season.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Ian Rapoport
September
4,
2025
With
Houston
Texans
wide
receivers
Christian
Kirk
(hamstring)
and
Braxton
Berrios
(hamstring)
currently
sidelined
with
injuries,
KPRC
2
Sports'
Aaron
Wilson
suggests
that
rookie
Jaylin
Noelread more...
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