Attention fantasy owners: Morning updates from network pregame shows to assist with lineups and roster decisions (updated frequently through 11:45 a.m. ET)…
Baltimore Ravens: Numbers expert Cynthia Frelund (NFLN) says on NFL Gameday Morning that Baltimore will win, 25-23, and Derrick Henry will have 92 rushing yards and a touchdown… WR Zay Flowers tells Evan Washburn (CBS) in an arrival interview on That Other Pregame Show that he appreciates the rivalry but he’s treating today much as he does any game…S Kyle Hamilton and TE Isaiah Likely are both expected to play. However, S Eddie Jackson did not travel and will not play.
Buffalo Bills: Jeff Darlington (ESPN) on site in Buffalo says on Fantasy Football Now that WR Amari Cooper is expected to try to play but keep an eye on inactives later this afternoon for the late kickoff with the Chiefs…Numbers expert Cynthia Frelund (NFLN) says on NFL Gameday Morning that Buffalo will beat Kansas City, 26-22, and RB James Cook will get 75 rushing yards and a touchdown, along with two catches for 21 yards…WR Amari Cooper is likely to play with a soft cast on his wrist, but TE Dalton Kincaid is out…Katie Mox (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says QB Josh Allen is excellent value today because he scrambles more against the Chiefs than other teams.
Chicago Bears: Edge-rusher Montez Sweat is active.
Cincinnati Bengals: Stephania Bell (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now that she expects a now-healthy Tee Higgins to be highly motivated to prove himself today…T Orlando Brown (knee, fibula) is not expected to play, says Ian Rapoport…NFL sacks leader Trey Hendrickson (neck/personal) is expected to meet his team in Los Angeles and play tonight against the Chargers, per Ian Rapoport…WR Tee Higgins is expected to return to the lineup, per head coach Zac Taylor.
Cleveland Browns: Jeff Ratcliffe (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says WR Cedric Tillman is an excellent value today with QB Jameis Winston targeting him deep at New Orleans…WR Kadarius Toney has been elevated from the practice squad.
Dallas Cowboys: WR CeeDee Lamb (back) is questionable for Monday’s game against Houston, but head coach Mike McCarthy said he’s not concerned; still, Liz Loza (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now to starting Lamb … CB DaRon Bland is out.
Denver Broncos: Numbers expert Cynthia Frelund (NFLN) says on NFL Gameday Morning that Denver will beat Atlanta, 22-21, and WR Courtland Sutton will have five catches for 63 yards and a touchdown.
Detroit Lions: Numbers expert Cynthia Frelund (NFLN) says on NFL Gameday Morning that Detroit will win, 28-16, and WR Amon-Ra St. Brown will catch six passes for 73 yards and a touchdown… TE Sam LaPorta is out…Jeff Ratcliffe (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says RB Jahmyr Gibbs will easily top 100 scrimmage yards today against Jacksonville.
Green Bay Packers: CB Jaire Alexander and S Evan Williams are both active…Numbers expert Cynthia Frelund (NFLN) says on NFL Gameday Morning that the Packers will beat the Bears, 25-17, and RB Josh Jacobs will have 77 rushing yards and a touchdown, as well as two receptions for 15 yards; she also says avoid playing QB Jordan Love today…Sal Paolantonio (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now that Jordan Love could struggle against the Bears today, especially if Love continues to turn the ball over; RB Josh Jacobs should get the ball more in order to stay on schedule and ahead of the sticks; Jacobs (quad) is a full-go, per Paolantonio.
Houston Texans: WR Nico Collins (hamstring) does not have an injury designation and will play Monday at Dallas. However, DE Will Anderson (ankle) is out.
Indianapolis Colts: Mike Clay (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now that WR Josh Downs is the only Colts pass-catcher he trusts today and QB Anthony Richardson is projected for 15.6 fantasy points…DT DeForest Buckner tells AJ Ross (CBS) in an arrival interview on That Other Pregame Show that they’ve been unwavering in their support of QB Anthony Richardson and expect to get after Aaron Rodgers and the Jets today, despite starting three rookies on the defensive line; Ross said the Jets had an inkling Richardson would start and planned accordingly… WR Michael Pittman is expected to play.
Kansas City Chiefs: Jeff Darlington (ESPN) on site in Buffalo says on Fantasy Football Now that the Chiefs’ new kicker today (Spencer Shrader) could result in more fourth-down opportunities for Kansas City skills players…Kay Adams says TE Travis Kelce will score the game’s first touchdown against Buffalo…While RB Isiah Pacheco is still out and expected to return next week, RB Kareem Hunt might be good trade value today; Katie Mox (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says Hunt is excellent value today at Buffalo because the Chiefs run the ball more on the road and the Bills have struggled somewhat to stop the run…WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is expected to return today.
Las Vegas Raiders: TE Michael Mayer is active but TE Harrison Bryant is inactive…TE Michael Mayer has returned to the active roster from the the reserve/non-football illness list.
Los Angeles Chargers: Avoid playing JK Dobbins today against the Steelers, says Katie Mox (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says
Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins get big help up front as LT Terron Armstead is playing today…RB De’Von Achane will have a good day on the ground against the Raiders, says Jeff Ratcliffe (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show…WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) is expected to again play through his injury today.
Minnesota Vikings: In an arrival interview on That Other Pregame Show, WR Justin Jefferson tells Aditi Kinkhabwala that he expects to “go out there and do his thing” today…QB Sam Darnold and RB Aaron Jones will reportedly have no issues starting today.
New England Patriots: WR K.J. Osborn is inactive today…DL Christian Barmore is back on the active roster from the non-football illness list…WR Tyquan Thornton, the Patriots’ second-round selection in the 2022 draft, is reportedly being released.
New Orleans Saints: LB Pete Werner is active…Huge addition for Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara and the Saints: Starting center Erik McCoy is expected to return.
New York Jets: WR Davante Adams is active…WR Davante Adams (wrist, illness) is expected to play…Former Packers kicker Anders Carlson will handle field goals and extra points against the Colts today.
Pittsburgh Steelers: RB Jaylen Warren is active…Katie Mox (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says QB Russell Wilson will pile up passing yards today against Baltimore…RB Jaylen Warren (back) is expected to play, per reports.
San Francisco 49ers: Numbers expert Cynthia Frelund (NFLN) says on NFL Gameday Morning that San Francisco will beat Seattle, 27-21, and RB Christian McCaffrey will register 77 rushing yards and a touchdown, as well as four catches for 39 yards… TE George Kittle (hamstring) is not expected to play against Seattle, but the 49ers are “hopeful and optimistic” that T Trent Williams (ankle) will play, per Adam Schefter.
Seattle Seahawks: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba should be even more involved down the stretch, even with Metcalf returning, says Jeff Ratcliffe (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show…WR DK Metcalf (knee) is expected to play. However, C Connor Williams has unexpectedly retired, triggering protection questions for QB Geno Smith on a shaky offensive line.
Tennessee Titans: WR Tyler Boyd is active.
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