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: TE Trey McBride had one of his biggest days two weeks ago against the Seahawks and will rack up catches again today, says Jeff Ratcliffe (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show.
Atlanta Falcons: Cynthia Frelund (NFLN) says on Gameday Morning that QB Kirk Cousins will break his streak of games without a touchdown pass but will also throw an interception, along with 238 passing yards…Jeff Ratcliffe (CBS) says on That Other Pregame Show that WR Drake London has had double-digit targets in two of the last three games and the Vikings have allowed WRs four touchdowns over the last three…Dan Graziano (ESPN) reports on Fantasy Football Now that QB Kirk Cousins has an advantage in that he practiced against the Brian Flores defense before signing with Atlanta, and arrived at U.S. Bank Stadium looking “all business.”…TE Kyle Pitts is not likely to have a lot of targets against the Flores defense, Graziano predicts.
Buffalo Bills: Mike Clay (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now that WR Amari Cooper hasn’t gotten a lot of targets since arriving in Buffalo because the Bills have crushed their opponents (haven’t needed to throw to him); that could change today, projecting 9.2 fantasy points; Dan Graziano says Khalil Shakir is the best play among Buffalo receivers…Cynthia Frelund (NFLN) says on Gameday Morning that the Bills will win, 27-21, and QB Josh Allen will pass for 264 yards and two touchdowns — including his first deep touchdown pass this season — while rushing for 38 yards and a touchdown.
Carolina Panthers: TE Ja’Tavion Sanders and G Robert Hunt are active…DE Jadeveon Clowney was downgraded to out.
Chicago Bears: Jeff Ratcliffe (CBS) says on That Other Pregame Show QB Caleb Williams (596 passing yards and five TD passes over last two) and WR DJ Moore (22 catches over last three) will make a great combination today…RB D’Andre Swift and WR DJ Moore are both expected to play, interim coach Thomas Moore said.
Cincinnati Bengals: T Orlando Brown and DT Sheldon Rankins are both out Monday night.
Cleveland Browns: WR Cedric Tillman is inactive…T Jedrick Wills was placed on injured reserve.
Buffalo Bills: QB Josh Allen will have a big rushing day today, says Katie Mox (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show…TE Dalton Kincaid is not expected to play. WR Keon Coleman is a game-time decision.
Dallas Cowboys: RB Rico Dowdle should have a very busy day on Monday, says Jeff Ratcliffe (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show…WR CeeDee Lamb and TE Jake Ferguson, both removed from the injury report, will play Monday night against Cincinnati.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Katie Mox (CBS) says on That Other Pregame Show that RB Tank Bigsby is a great sleeper today against Tennessee…Head coach Doug Pederson says, in an arrival interview with AJ Ross (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show, the team has rallied around QB Mac Jones, who Pederson says turned in his best game last week.
Kansas City Chiefs: RB Isiah Pacheco will have competition for targets today and don’t feel obligated to use him, says Liz Loza (ESPN) on Fantasy Football Now; however, Dan Graziano says Pacheco was supposed to be the focal point of the Chiefs offense prior to his injury and Kansas City is desperate for explosive plays…Cynthia Frelund (NFLN) says on Gameday Morning that RB Isiah Pacheco will have 56 rushing yards with a touchdown in a 24-21 Chiefs win…T D.J. Humphries, the Chiefs’ third left tackle in two games, is expected to start and protect the blindside of Patrick Mahomes.
Las Vegas Raiders: RB Alexander Mattison is inactive but WR Jakobi Meyers is active…In an arrival interview with Aditi Kinkhabwala (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show, Tampa Bay S Antoine Winfield says he’s been studying TE Brock Bowers all week and they’ll do their best to contain him; Kinkhabwala says Antonio Pierce wants 20 carries from RB Sincere McCormick, who had a career-high12 carries last week…WR Jakobi Meyers is expected to play but RB Alexander Mattison is not; RB Zamir White is already out.
Los Angeles Chargers: Adam Schefter (ESPN) reports on Sunday NFL Countdown that WR Josh Palmer would be a good player to have on a fantasy roster because WR Ladd McConkey may not be ready, similar to George Pickens in Pittsburgh…WR Ladd McConkey (shoulder, knee) is a game-time decision…LB Denzel Perryman is out and LB Junior Colson was activated from injured reserve.
Miami Dolphins: RB Raheem Mostert is not expected to play; edge-rusher Bradley Chubb is out.
Minnesota Vikings: One surprise inactive is OLB Patrick Jones (knee), reports Kevin Seifert (ESPN)…Cynthia Frelund (NFLN) says on Gameday Morning that Minnesota will beat Atlanta, 26-19…QB Sam Darnold tells Tom Pelissero (NFLN) on an arrival interview on Gameday Morning that they’ll “see what they can do” regarding getting WR Justin Jefferson touchdown passes today…Dan Graziano (ESPN) on Fantasy Football Now says Falcons CB A.J. Terrell will follow Jefferson today…TE T.J. Hockenson has been on the field tons and will get his receiving yards in today, says Katie Mox (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show…K John Parker Romo was waived after the team activated K Will Reichard.
New Orleans Saints: RB Kendre Miller is active…Dan Graziano (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now that WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling isn’t an attractive option for fantasy managers but the Saints really don’t have any better targets — and they’re playing the Giants — so the WR could be a good play.
New York Giants: WR Malik Nabers is active…WR Malik Nabers (questionable, hip flexor/groin) is expected to try to play and the Giants have no plans to shut him down, Adam Schefter reports. If he does play today, his role would be limited.
New York Jets: CB Sauce Gardner and RB Breece Hall are inactive; WR Allen Lazard is active…Liz Loza (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now that WR Garrett Wilson has finished below 10 fantasy points in three straight weeks despite still getting 38 routes per game and drawing 9.5 targets on average; his catchable-target rate is 10 points lower than last season with QB Zach Wilson...TE Tyler Conklin will get at least three catches today, says Katie Mox (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show…RB Breece Hall (knee) will not play today but the Jets will not shut him down, either, Adam Schefter reports.
Philadelphia Eagles: Cynthia Frelund (NFLN) says on Gameday Morning that Philadelphia will win, 28-16, and RB Saquon Barkley will rush for 104 yards and a touchdown, with three catches for 29 yards…QB Jalen Hurts will throw for at least two touchdown passes today, says Katie Mox (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show…WR DeVonta Smith told Mike Garafolo (NFLN) he wanted to play last week but was held out, Garafolo reported on Gameday Morning. Smith and CB Darius Slay are slated to return today. However, TE Dallas Goedert is now on injured reserve.
Pittsburgh Steelers: BREAKING (11:33 a.m. ET) — WR George Pickens (hamstring) will NOT play today; Adam Schefter (ESPN) reports the plan was for Pickens to play but obviously he didn’t feel right this morning…Cynthia Frelund (NFLN) says on Gameday Morning that Pittsburgh will win, 25-20, and RB Najee Harris will rush for 73 yards and a touchdown, with two catches for 13 yards…In an arrival interview with Tracy Wolfson (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show, Mike Tomlin says QB Russell Wilson is “in control”; Tomlin added he’s hopeful WR George Pickens can play but will manage his reps if muscle fatigue becomes an issue…WR George Pickens, who popped up the injury report Friday with a hamstring, is expected to play, reports Sal Paolantonio (ESPN) on Sunday NFL Countdown; they’ll test it pregame but anticipate him playing…QB Russell Wilson is the likely starter for the Steelers in 2025, Ian Rapoport says.
San Francisco 49ers: Mike Clay (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now that RB Isaac Gurendo is a viable starter who’ll get at least 15 touches today, and Field Yates adds that Deebo Samuel needs to step up today…DE Nick Bosa and T Trent Williams will not play but All-Pro S Talanoa Hufanga was activated from injured reserve on Saturday. Also, the team placed RB Jordan Mason on injured reserve.
Seattle Seahawks: Cynthia Frelund (NFLN) says on Gameday Morning that Seattle will beat Arizona, 23-21 and WR DK Metcalf will record 82 yards on five catches with one touchdown — and, she would play QB Geno Smith over Kirk Cousins today…Jeff Ratcliffe (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says he loves WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba…RB Kenneth Walker (ankle, calf) was downgraded to out but is on track to return next week against Green Bay.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: RB Bucky Irving is active…Katie Mox (CBS) says on That Other Pregame Show she likes QB Baker Mayfield, who has his highest career completion percentage…Jeff Ratcliffe (CBS) says on That Other Pregame Show that WR Mike Evans will have a big day today…RB Bucky Irving (hip) is expected to play.
Tennessee Titans: Katie Mox (CBS) says on That Other Pregame Show she likes QB Will Levis and WR Calvin Ridley in a friendly matchup against the league’s lowest-ranked passing defense today.
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