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: Alex Smith (ESPN) says on Sunday NFL Countdown that tonight will be a Lamar Jackson game, not a Derrick Henry game…Field Yates (ESPN) on SportsCenter says tight end Mark Andrews will bounce back today in fantasy.
Buffalo: Jonathan Jones (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show notes offensive coordinator Joe Brady is 9-1 over his last 10 NFL games…Adam Schein (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says Josh Allen will use the “Hate-orade” to top his performance from last week.
Chicago: Wide receiver Keenan Allen is officially active…Former head coach Herm Edwards says on SportsCenter (ESPN) that Caleb Williams will “get right” against the 32nd-ranked Rams today … Saturday ICYMI — Wide receiver Keenan Allen (heel) is expected to return to action for the first time since Week 1, Matt Eberflus said.
Detroit: Ian Rapoport (NFLN) tweets that defensive back Brian Branch (illness) has been added to the injury report as doubtful for Monday night against Seattle…Dan Graziano (ESPN) reports on Fantasy Football Now that tight end Sam LaPorta will bounce back this week in returning to the lineup for the Lions on Monday night.
Green Bay: Quarterback Jordan Love is officially active, both the team’s top two cornerbacks, Jaire Alexander and Carrington Valentine are inactive…In an arrival interview with Stacey Dales (NFLN), Josh Jacobs says he feels like he should’ve already had at least three touchdowns this season…Stacey Dales from NFL Network says cornerback Jaire Alexander (quadricep) is a huge question mark to play … Saturday ICYMI — Quarterback Jordan Love (knee) is expected to start against Minnesota, multiple outlets report.
Houston: Running back Joe Mixon, wide receiver Tank Dell and running back Dameon Pierce are all officially inactive…Jordan Schultz tweets running back Joe Mixon will not play … Saturday ICYMI — Running back Joe Mixon (ankle) is a game-time decision and will test the injury in pregame, Ian Rapoport (NFLN) reports.
Jacksonville: Saturday ICYMI — Wide receiver Gabe Davis (shoulder) should be able to play today, Ian Rapoport (NFLN) says.
Kansas City: Kurt Warner (NFLN) says on Gameday Morning that Travis Kelce will explode today for nine-plus receptions, at least 70 yards and multiple touchdowns.
Los Angeles Chargers: Saturday ICYMI — Barring a pregame setback, quarterback Justin Herbert (ankle) is expected to start, NFL Network reports…Also Saturday, the team downgraded tackle Joe Alt (knee) from questionable to doubtful.
Minnesota: Melanie Collins (CBS) on That Other Pregame Show says the Vikings are expected to take advantage of a hobbled Packers secondary that could be without Jaire Alexander and Carrington Valentine…Brock Vereen (CBS) says on That Other Pregame Show that Sam Darnold will be more efficient than his performance from last week…Stacey Dales (NFLN) reports on Gameday Morning that Sam Darnold has a 149.0 passer rating when targeting wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
New Orleans: While Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave are active, keep an eye on the Saints’ offensive line; starting guard Cesar Ruiz (knee) is officially inactive after center Erik McCoy went on injured reserve this week…Kurt Warner (NFLN) says on Gameday Morning he expects Derek Carr to bounce back and play better than Kirk Cousins today…Saturday ICYMI — Running back Alvin Kamara (hip/ribs) and WR Chris Olave (hamstring) are both expected to play, per Ian Rapoport (NFLN).
New York Jets: Dan Graziano (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now that he doesn’t necessarily expect Garrett Wilson to explode in fantasy points this week against Denver … Kimberly Martin (ESPN) on Fantasy Football Now expects Allen Lazard to be neutralized by the Denver defense in a low-scoring game…Mike Garafolo on Gameday Morning (NFLN) says linebacker C.J. Mosley is hopeful to return next week in London against the Vikings.
Philadelphia: Sal Paolantonio (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now he expect Dallas Goedert to run most of his routes outside the hash marks to open up routes for other receivers, but no question that this is a “Goedert game.” Adam Schefter (ESPN) reports in games such as today without tackle Lane Johnson, the Eagles are 14-23 (.378); with him, the team is 97-59-1 (.621), including postseason … Cynthia Frelund (NFLN) predicts on Gameday Morning that Saquon Barkley will have 112 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown… Saturday ICYMI — Wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) was downgraded to out.
Pittsburgh: Mike Tomlin tells Aditi Kinkhabwala (CBS) in an arrival interview the next step he’s hoping to take with Justin Fields is a more fluid start, by converting more third downs and hitting more chunk plays.
San Francisco: Ian Rapoport says on Gameday Morning (NFLN) that running back Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles tendinitis) is not expected to miss the entire season and could be back in November … Saturday ICYMI — Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (calf) and tackle Trent Williams (illness, toe) are both likely to play, although Williams has an important pregame workout to be sure prior to the late-afternoon game with the Patriots, Ian Rapoport (NFLN) reports.
Tampa Bay: Running backs Rachaad White and Bucky Irving are both officially active, as is defensive tackle Vita Vea…Sal Paolantonio (ESPN) says on Fantasy Football Now that the Bucs are throwing the ball too often and are expected to try to establish the run today with Rachaad White and Bucky Irving to try to keep Jalen Carter off balance … Sara Walsh (NFLN) reports the Bucs will again be without tackle Luke Goedeke today…James Palmer (Underdog Fantasy) reports defensive tackle Vita Vea will play … Saturday ICYMI — Running back Rachaad White (illness) is expected to play, per Ian Rapoport (NFLN).
Washington: Mike Greenberg (ESPN) on Sunday NFL Countdown says Jayden Daniels has the highest completion percentage ever for a player in his first three NFL games.