Attention fantasy owners: Morning updates from network pregame shows to assist with lineups and roster decisions (updated frequently through 11:45 a.m. ET)…
Arizona Cardinals: Lindsay Thiry (ESPN) on Sunday NFL Countdown interviews head coach Jonathan Gannon upon arrival at Lambeau Field. Gannon says, with the wet track and rain in the forecast, they’re prepared to shift their gameplan for Kyler Murray, James Conner and Marvin Harrison.
Atlanta Falcons: Jeff Ratcliffe (CBS) says on That Other Pregame Show that wide receiver Drake London will have a big day against Carolina due to the matchup. Katie Mox says in the same segment that she’ll play running back Bijan Robinson because the Panthers give up so many rushing touchdowns.
Baltimore Ravens: Offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley and DB Marlon Humphrey are both officially active…Sal Paolantonio (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now that the Ravens will double team Washington’s defensive tackles, send Patrick Ricard to block at the second level, and open big holes for Derrick Henry — but also open opportunities for Mark Andrews in the passing game … Kyle Long (CBS) says on That Other Pregame Show that quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels will combine for 10 touchdowns today; Long also notes that tight ends Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews will catch touchdowns on Sunday.
Buffalo Bills: Saturday ICYMI — Running back James Cook (toe) is planning to play on Monday night against the Jets, per Adam Schefter and Cook’s agency.
Chicago Bears: Official inactives for 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff against Jaguars in London — DB Jaquan Brisker, DB Tyrique Stevenson, OL Nate Davis, WR Velus Jones, DL Zacch Pickens, DL Dominique Robinson.
Cleveland Browns: Cornerback Denzel Ward is officially active…Saturday ICYMI — Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports that running back Nick Chubb (knee) will not play today but is expected back next week.
Dallas Cowboys: Randy Moss (ESPN) says on Sunday NFL Countdown he expects Dak Prescott when in the red zone to take advantage of Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold, who leads the NFL in penalties.
Green Bay Packers: WR Christian Watson and CB Jaire Alexander are both active.
Houston Texans: Running back Joe Mixon is officially active…Mike Reiss (ESPN) notes on Fantasy Football Now that wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson could be a secret weapon for Houston in the absence of Nico Collins … Saturday ICYMI — Running back Joe Mixon (ankle) is expected to play, per Adam Schefter.
Indianapolis Colts: Both Michael Pittman and Josh Downs are officially active…Tom Pelissero (NFLN) reports that Joe Flacco will start in place of Anthony Richardson …Saturday ICYMI — Michael Pittman flew to Nashville with team and odds are good that he plays against the Titans, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports. Also, wide receiver Josh Downs and quarterback Anthony Richardson also are expected back, per Holder.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Tight end Evan Engram and wide receiver Gabe Davis are both active for the Jags…Official inactives for 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff against Bears in London — DE Myles Cole, OT Javon Foster, OL Cole Van Lanen, DT Tyler Lacy, DT Jeremiah Ledbetter.
Las Vegas Raiders: Peter Schrager says on FOX NFL Kickoff that Davante Adams has been great inside the building, gets along well with new starting quarterback Aidan O’Connell and could very well stay with the Raiders once the wide receiver returns from a hamstring injury…Saturday ICYMI — Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) was downgraded to doubtful against Steelers.
Los Angeles Chargers: Katie Mox (CBS) says on That Other Pregame Show that wide receiver Ladd McConkey is a value wide receiver today against Denver…Saturday ICYMI — Both running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Asante Samuel went on injured reserve and will miss the next four games at minimum.
New England Patriots: Bill Cowher (CBS) remarks on That Other Pregame Show that the timing of Drake Maye starting is good because he’s a mobile quarterback to counter a banged-up offensive line and Jerod Mayo does not want to lose his locker room … Brock Vereen (CBS) says on That Other Pregame Show that Jerod Mayo should text to Patriots fans “JK LOL” and return Jacoby Brissett to the lineup, allowing Drake Maye to continue sitting. Vereen on Mayo saying Maye has continued to get better every week: “You know who hasn’t continued to get better? Everyone else on the team.”
New Orleans Saints: In front of rookie Spencer Rattler and his first NFL start today, there’s this: Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Lucas Patrick won’t play and the Saints will start their fourth different group of offensive line in six games. Also, Connor McGovern is expected to start a center, the ninth offensive lineman to start for Saints this year…Stephania Bell (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now she expects Derek Carr (oblique) to miss at least two games, noting that the best comparison to these types of injuries is a baseball pitcher, who doesn’t generally feel better until 30 days.
New York Giants: Brock Vereeen (CBS) says on That Other Pregame Show that running back Tyrone Tracy will top 150 rushing yards against Bengals…Saturday ICYMI — Running back Devin Singletary was downgraded to out for Sunday night’s game against Cincinnati. Also, linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux was placed on injured reserve, sidelining him at least the next four games.
New York Jets: Charles Woodson says on FOX NFL Sunday that he doesn’t believe Robert Saleh lost the locker room; he believes Saleh lost Aaron Rodgers.
Philadelphia Eagles: Julian Edelman says on FOX NFL Sunday that he hopes Kellen Moore did self-scouting during the bye week in order to better distribute the ball to Saquon Barkley.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Adam Schefter says on Sunday NFL Countdown that Russell Wilson is lurking in the background and don’t be surprised if the Steelers take their option to go to Wilson at any point in time, benching Justin Fields, especially if Pittsburgh loses again today.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: S Antoine Winfield, T Luke Goedeke, DL Calijah Kancey, WR Jalen McMillan and S Jordan Whitehead all are officially active, while RB Rachaad White is inactive…Daniel Dopp (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now that Bucky Irving is expected to take the majority of carries in the Bucs’ backfield this season and is a great replacement for injured backs.
Washington Commanders: Sal Paolantonio (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now that the Ravens will see a ton of Austin Ekeler today…Kyle Long (CBS) says on That Other Pregame Show that quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels will combine for 10 touchdowns today…Saturday ICYMI — Running back Brian Robinson (knee) was downgraded to out for the Ravens game.
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