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NFL Fantasy Pulse: Thursday Lineup Check Before Falcons–Packers

Need to Know Now

Highlights from this published edition.

Reporting cutoff: September 24, 2026 · 1:37 p.m. MDT.

Team updates

Green Bay PackersReed and two starting linemen ruled out Thursday

Jayden Reed, Aaron Banks and Zach Bako-Bewele are out. Anthony Belton, Donovan Jennings and Bo Melton have no game designation. Replace Reed now. Christian Watson and Matthew Golden merit closer attention, but the line absences and uncertain target distribution prevent an automatic upgrade for every available receiver. Final game-status report reviewed; tonight’s inactive list is still pending. Kickoff: 6:15 p.m. MDT / 8:15 p.m. ET.

  • Zach Bako-Bewele: Out. Knee; Thursday final report. Will not play.
  • Aaron Banks: Out. Knee / Toe; Thursday final report. Will not play.
  • Anthony Belton: No game designation. Elbow; Thursday final report. Confirm the pregame active list; no normal workload guarantee.
  • Donovan Jennings: No game designation. Hand; Thursday final report. Confirm the pregame active list; no normal workload guarantee.
  • Bo Melton: No game designation. Neck; Thursday final report. Confirm the pregame active list; no normal workload guarantee.
  • Jayden Reed: Out. Neck; Thursday final report. Will not play.
  • Skyy Moore: Listed replacement option; target share unconfirmed. Current official depth chart; opening lineup and workload unconfirmed.

Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2

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Atlanta FalconsPenix has no game designation; one-QB caution remains

Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa finished the report without a game designation. Penix remains the announced starter. His first start back creates uncertainty about performance rather than a current injury designation. Prefer an established one-QB option; confirm the active list before Thursday’s 6:15 p.m. MDT kickoff. Final game-status report reviewed; tonight’s inactive list is still pending. Kickoff: 6:15 p.m. MDT / 8:15 p.m. ET.

  • Michael Penix Jr.: No game designation. Knee; Thursday final report. Confirm the pregame active list; no normal workload guarantee.
  • Nick Muse: No game designation. Shoulder; Thursday final report. Confirm the pregame active list; no normal workload guarantee.
  • Brian Robinson: No game designation. Ankle; Thursday final report. Confirm the pregame active list; no normal workload guarantee.
  • Tua Tagovailoa: No game designation. Oblique; Thursday final report. Confirm the pregame active list; no normal workload guarantee.
  • Jawaan Taylor: No game designation. Rib; Thursday final report. Confirm the pregame active list; no normal workload guarantee.

Official team evidence 1

Atlanta Falcons formation and usage →

Baltimore RavensFlowers still absent Thursday; keep a healthy fallback

Zay Flowers (hamstring) and Ronnie Stanley (toe) were not practicing Thursday, according to the Ravens. Secure a healthy receiver alternative for Flowers. Wednesday’s limited participation for Chris Moore and John Simpson remains the latest posted table entry; no Sunday target split or final availability is established. Thursday team practice observation supplements Wednesday participation; Friday’s final game-status report is pending.

  • Ja’Kobi Lane: Injured reserve. September 16 transaction
  • Zay Flowers: Absent Thursday practice. Hamstring; Thursday team observation, not a final Out designation. Friday game-status report pending.
  • Ronnie Stanley: Absent Thursday practice. Toe; Thursday team observation, not a final Out designation. Friday game-status report pending.
  • Chris Moore: Limited Wednesday. Ankle; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
  • John Simpson: Limited Wednesday. Groin; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

Thursday team practice update · Official team evidence 1

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Indianapolis ColtsPierce headed to IR; Downs retains the PPR flex call

Pierce is still described as headed to injured reserve; keep him out of the Week 3 plan. Taylor and Keenan Allen returned to full practice Thursday after Wednesday rest. Dulin remained absent; Treadwell and Goncalves were full participants. Downs remains a PPR flex option, without a one-for-one transfer of Pierce’s targets. Thursday participation is now posted; final game-status designations are still pending.

  • Anthony Gould: Practice squad. Reverted September 21 after Week 2 elevation.
  • Darius Slayton: Active roster. Signed September 22; receiving workload not established.
  • Alec Pierce: IR placement announced. Heel; the Colts announced plans for injured reserve. Remove from the Week 3 lineup.
  • Keenan Allen: Full Thursday. NIR - Rest; Thursday participation. Final game status pending.
  • Ashton Dulin: Did not practice Thursday. Ankle; Thursday participation. Final game status pending.
  • Matt Goncalves: Full Thursday. Foot; Thursday participation. Final game status pending.
  • Jonathan Taylor: Full Thursday. NIR - Rest; Thursday participation. Final game status pending.
  • Laquon Treadwell: Full Thursday. Shoulder; Thursday participation. Final game status pending.

Official Thursday participation report · Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2 · Thursday Pierce update: IR still described as planned

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Miami DolphinsReceiver participation remains mixed

Chris Bell and Ryan Miller were limited, while Caleb Douglas did not practice. Jaylen Wright was also limited. Keep fringe receiver and backfield choices conditional until the final report. The available participation data does not establish a new lead receiving role or a revised workload split. AJ Henning has joined the practice squad; that move alone does not create a Week 3 lineup recommendation. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

  • Chris Bell: Limited Wednesday. Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
  • Caleb Douglas: Did not practice Wednesday. Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
  • Ryan Miller: Limited Wednesday. Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
  • Seydou Traore: Full Wednesday. Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
  • Jaylen Wright: Limited Wednesday. Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
  • AJ Henning: Practice squad. Signed to the practice squad September 24; no elevation or receiving workload established.

Official team evidence 1 · Official roster transaction

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San Francisco 49ersEvans and Robinson miss practice; separate rest from injury

Mike Evans and Demarcus Robinson did not practice. Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams were listed for rest, so their absence alone is not a reason to downgrade them. Keep a receiver alternative ready and follow the final report before treating either injured wideout as available. Brandin Cooks has joined the practice squad; that move alone does not create a Week 3 lineup recommendation. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

  • De’Zhaun Stribling: Injured reserve. ankle; September 19
  • Jake Tonges: Injured reserve. September 16 transaction
  • Christian McCaffrey: Did not practice Wednesday. Rest; no injury downgrade from this absence alone.
  • Trent Williams: Did not practice Wednesday. Rest; no injury downgrade from this absence alone.
  • Mike Evans: Did not practice Wednesday. Hip; final availability pending.
  • Demarcus Robinson: Did not practice Wednesday. Ankle; final availability pending.
  • Brandin Cooks: Practice squad. Signed to the practice squad September 23; no elevation or receiving workload established.

Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2 · Official roster transaction

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Arizona CardinalsBrissett full; keep McBride in your plan

Jacoby Brissett was a full participant with a hip issue. Keep Trey McBride in the starting plan while checking the final report. Hjalte Froholdt was limited; Isaac Seumalo’s absence was listed as rest. Wednesday participation is not a final Sunday designation. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

  • Isaac Seumalo: Did not practice Wednesday. NIR-Rest; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
  • Hjalte Froholdt: Limited Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
  • Jacoby Brissett: Full Wednesday. Hip; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2

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Buffalo BillsColeman absent, Moore limited; Allen remains a start

Keon Coleman did not practice and DJ Moore was limited. Ty Johnson practiced fully. Keep Josh Allen and James Cook in the starting plan; the receiver absences need another check before projecting additional work for Khalil Shakir or Dalton Kincaid. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

  • Keon Coleman: Did not practice Wednesday. Ankle; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
  • Ty Johnson: Full Wednesday. Hamstring; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
  • DJ Moore: Limited Wednesday. Shoulder; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
  • Ar'maj Reed-Adams: Limited Wednesday. Elbow; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

Official team evidence 1

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Carolina PanthersBrooks on IR; Hubbard’s role becomes more secure

Brooks remains on injured reserve; Hubbard remains the lead-back option with AJ Dillon also on the active roster. Coker missed Thursday after being limited Wednesday; Legette was added with a knee issue and did not practice. Waller returned to full practice after Wednesday rest. Keep receiving alternatives ready; final game status is pending. Thursday participation is now posted; final game-status designations are still pending.

  • Jonathon Brooks: Injured reserve. Panthers confirmed the move September 23.
  • Chuba Hubbard: Lead back option. Brooks on IR; Hubbard and AJ Dillon remain active-roster backs. No new workload percentage assigned.
  • Darren Waller: Full Thursday. Not injury-related/rest; Thursday participation. Final game status pending.
  • Jalen Coker: Did not practice Thursday. Ankle; Thursday participation. Final game status pending.
  • Xavier Legette: Did not practice Thursday. Knee; Thursday participation. Final game status pending.

Official Thursday participation report · Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2 · Official team evidence 3

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Chicago BearsWilliams and Bagent uncertain; Keenum takes practice reps

Caleb Williams remains week to week with a hamstring injury, and Tyson Bagent is in concussion protocol. Case Keenum handled Wednesday’s first-team work, but Chicago has not named Monday’s starter. Secure a healthy quarterback before earlier games lock. Do not treat Bagent as a confirmed replacement or promote receivers on an assumed QB outcome. Earlier dated team reporting is retained below; this check does not establish a new Thursday participation designation.

  • Caleb Williams: Week 3 uncertain. Hamstring; week to week. Monday starter not announced.
  • Tyson Bagent: Concussion protocol. Unable to practice; not a confirmed replacement for Williams.
  • Case Keenum: Conditional replacement. First-team practice reps Wednesday; starts only if Williams and Bagent cannot play.

Official team evidence 1

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Cincinnati BengalsIosivas headed to IR; Bengals plan a committee

Cincinnati says Andrei Iosivas is headed to injured reserve after a thumb injury. The team expects several receivers and tight ends to cover his work. Keep established starters ahead of speculative replacements; no single reserve inherits his snaps or targets. Wednesday’s report lists Iosivas as a nonparticipant. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

  • Andrei Iosivas: IR placement announced. Thumb; club says a committee will replace his work. No single successor confirmed.

Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2

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Cleveland BrownsBoston remains a flex option; monitor the protection

Tytus Howard was limited and Teven Jenkins missed practice. Denzel Boston remains a selected PPR flex option against Carolina, supported by his completed Week 2 receiving work. The offensive-line report adds uncertainty; it does not supply a new points projection or make every receiver a start. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

  • Dylan Sampson: Injured reserve. knee; September 15
  • Tytus Howard: Limited Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
  • Teven Jenkins: Did not practice Wednesday. Back; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

Official team evidence 1

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Dallas CowboysLamb stays in the lineup; defensive absences need follow-up

Dallas’s Wednesday injury list concerns the defense rather than CeeDee Lamb’s offensive role. Keep Lamb in the starting plan for the Baltimore matchup in Rio. An absent name on Wednesday’s report is not a guarantee of game-day availability; revisit the final report and Sunday inactives. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    Official team evidence 1

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    Denver BroncosThree backs on the report; avoid a blind Coleman start

    Jonah Coleman did not practice with an ankle issue. J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey were limited, as was Marvin Mims Jr. Keep Coleman conditional and wait for availability and workload clarity. Denver plays Sunday night, so choose an earlier healthy alternative unless you have an eligible later replacement. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • J.K. Dobbins: Limited Wednesday. Hip; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • RJ Harvey: Limited Wednesday. Hamstring; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Marvin Mims Jr.: Limited Wednesday. Foot; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Jonah Coleman: Did not practice Wednesday. Ankle; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

    Official team evidence 1

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    Detroit LionsGibbs remains a start while the line is monitored

    Ben Bartch did not practice, while Christian Mahogany, Blake Miller and Tate Ratledge were limited. Keep Jahmyr Gibbs in the starting plan against the Jets. Recheck the line’s final availability before revising expectations; last week’s receiving work supports the call without guaranteeing another score. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Ben Bartch: Did not practice Wednesday. Foot; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Christian Mahogany: Limited Wednesday. Hip; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Blake Miller: Limited Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Tate Ratledge: Limited Wednesday. Elbow; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

    Official team evidence 1

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    Houston TexansCollins misses practice; keep Schultz as TE cover

    Nico Collins missed Wednesday practice. Dalton Schultz’s absence was listed as rest. Schultz remains a streaming option, with his role dependent in part on Collins’s availability. Do not forecast another 14 targets from one game. Check the final report before choosing him over an established tight end. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Trent Brown: Did not practice Wednesday. Knee / Wrist; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Nico Collins: Did not practice Wednesday. Hamstring; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Dalton Schultz: Did not practice Wednesday. Not Injury Related - Rest; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

    Official team evidence 1

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    Jacksonville JaguarsMeyers limited; keep a receiver fallback ready

    Jakobi Meyers and LeQuint Allen Jr. were limited, along with linemen Cole Van Lanen and Robert Hainsey. Keep a receiver alternative available if Meyers’s status worsens. Wednesday’s limited work is not an out designation, and it does not establish a changed backfield split. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • LeQuint Allen Jr.: Limited Wednesday. Hip; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Robert Hainsey: Limited Wednesday. Elbow/Groin; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Jakobi Meyers: Limited Wednesday. Thumb; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Cole Van Lanen: Limited Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

    Official team evidence 1

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    Kansas City ChiefsMahomes and Rice full; Simmons still absent

    Patrick Mahomes and Rashee Rice practiced fully with knee issues on the report. Josh Simmons did not practice. Full participation supports keeping the regular passing options in the plan, but the final availability check still matters. Do not carry last week’s injury designation into Sunday by default. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Josh Simmons: Did not practice Wednesday. Back; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Rashee Rice: Full Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Patrick Mahomes: Full Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

    Official team evidence 1

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    Los Angeles ChargersMcConkey full; tight-end depth changes

    Ladd McConkey practiced fully. David Njoku is on injured reserve, Charlie Kolar did not practice after forearm surgery, and Hayden Rucci has joined the active roster. Oronde Gadsden is a depth option to monitor, not an automatic fantasy starter. Rashawn Slater and Cole Strange were limited. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Kayode Awosika: Did not practice Wednesday. Fibula; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Charlie Kolar: Did not practice Wednesday. Forearm; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Ladd McConkey: Full Wednesday. Rib; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Trey Pipkins: Did not practice Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Rashawn Slater: Limited Wednesday. Groin; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Cole Strange: Limited Wednesday. Pectoral; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Brenen Thompson: Did not practice Wednesday. Quadricep; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • David Njoku: Injured reserve. Chargers confirmed September 23.
    • Hayden Rucci: Active roster. Signed from Jacksonville’s practice squad; workload unconfirmed.

    Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2 · Official team evidence 3 · Official team evidence 4

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    Los Angeles RamsNacua misses practice; protect the Sunday-night fallback

    Puka Nacua, Jordan Whittington and Colby Parkinson did not practice Wednesday. Terrance Ferguson and Alaric Jackson were limited. Nacua remains a conditional decision for Sunday night. Use a healthy earlier option if uncertainty persists and you lack a viable later replacement; do not assume Whittington or Parkinson can provide cover. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Terrance Ferguson: Limited Wednesday. Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Alaric Jackson: Limited Wednesday. Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Puka Nacua: Did not practice Wednesday. Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Colby Parkinson: Did not practice Wednesday. Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Jordan Whittington: Did not practice Wednesday. Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Ronnie Rivers: Injured reserve. Rams transaction announcement September 23.

    Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2 · Official team evidence 3

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    Las Vegas RaidersBowers returns limited; keep tight-end insurance

    Brock Bowers was limited Wednesday with a knee issue. That is progress from last week’s absence, but it does not establish Sunday clearance or his normal workload. Keep an alternative such as Dalton Schultz available before the early window closes. Michael Mayer’s role still depends on Bowers’s final availability. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Cody White: Practice squad. Reverted September 21 after Week 2 elevation; another elevation or roster move is needed for a future active role.
    • Chris Myarick: Practice squad. Reverted September 21 after Week 2 elevation.
    • Brock Bowers: Limited Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Aidan O'Connell: Did not practice Wednesday. NIR-Personal; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Dareke Young: Limited Wednesday. Hamstring; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

    Official team evidence 1

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    Minnesota VikingsJones absent; Murray remains the announced quarterback

    Aaron Jones missed Wednesday practice with a knee issue; DeeJay Dallas was limited with a toe issue. Kyler Murray remains the announced returning starter. Keep a running-back alternative ready and wait for the final report before treating the backfield’s availability or division of work as settled. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Jordan Mason: Injured reserve. thumb
    • Kyler Murray: Week 3 starter. Cleared concussion protocol; Kevin O’Connell named him the starter against Tampa Bay.
    • Aaron Jones: Did not practice Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • DeeJay Dallas: Limited Wednesday. Toe; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Brian O'Neill: Limited Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Nick Samac: Limited Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

    Official team evidence 1

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    New England PatriotsOnwenu on IR; use the current Jaguars report

    New England placed Mike Onwenu on injured reserve, and Greg Van Roten is now first listed at right guard. Reggie Gilliam, Eli Raridon, Dametrious Crownover and Morgan Moses were limited. The current Week 3 report supersedes the older Seahawks widget; it does not list TreVeyon Henderson as out. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • A.J. Brown: Injured reserve. club transaction September 12
    • Dametrious Crownover: Limited Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Reggie Gilliam: Limited Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Morgan Moses: Limited Wednesday. Foot; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Eli Raridon: Limited Wednesday. Thigh; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Mike Onwenu: Injured reserve. Patriots transaction announcement September 22.
    • Greg Van Roten: First listed at right guard. Official team depth chart; no inherited historical grade.

    Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2

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    New Orleans SaintsEtienne limited; Banks on IR affects the line

    Travis Etienne was limited with a hamstring issue, and Barion Brown did not practice. Kelvin Banks Jr. is on injured reserve. Tyler Shough remains a selected streaming option, with the protection change part of the risk. Keep a running-back fallback until Etienne’s final availability is known. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Barion Brown: Did not practice Wednesday. Hamstring; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Travis Etienne: Limited Wednesday. Hamstring; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Kelvin Banks Jr.: Injured reserve. Saints transaction announcement September 23.
    • Asim Richards: First listed at left tackle. Updated official depth chart; already displayed in the formation. No transferred historical grade.

    Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2 · Official depth chart confirms Richards at left tackle

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    New York GiantsDart out for regular season; Winston confirmed to start

    The Giants confirmed that Jaxson Dart will miss the rest of the regular season and Jameis Winston will start against Tennessee. Malik Nabers and Andrew Thomas were limited on the team’s Wednesday report. Replace Dart; treat Winston as a deeper-league fallback while reassessing the receivers with their new quarterback. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Malik Nabers: Limited Wednesday. Shoulder; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Andrew Thomas: Limited Wednesday. Groin; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Jermaine Eluemunor: Full Wednesday. Thigh; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Francis Mauigoa: Full Wednesday. Neck; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Jaxson Dart: Out for regular season. Giants confirmation September 23; replace him in the Week 3 lineup.
    • Jameis Winston: Week 3 starter. John Harbaugh confirmed Winston will start against Tennessee.

    Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2 · Official team evidence 3

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    New York JetsTaylor misses practice; Smith on injured reserve

    Mason Taylor missed practice with a thumb injury, so keep tight-end cover available. Arian Smith is on injured reserve, and Malik McClain has joined the active roster. McClain’s promotion does not establish fantasy volume. Recheck Taylor before choosing between him and a healthy early-window alternative. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Omar Cooper Jr.: Injured reserve. ankle; club confirmed September 19
    • Kene Nwangwu: Did not practice Wednesday. Back; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Mason Taylor: Did not practice Wednesday. Thumb; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Arian Smith: Injured reserve. Jets confirmed season-ending ACL injury.
    • Malik McClain: Active roster. Promotion confirmed; no receiving workload established.

    Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2 · Official team evidence 3

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    Philadelphia EaglesErtz signing confirmed; Monday availability still pending

    Philadelphia confirmed the Zach Ertz signing. The transaction page lists the move as a practice-squad addition, which does not establish elevation or workload. Dallas Goedert’s earlier injury concern remains unresolved in this review. Monday-game practice designations are still pending; plan tight-end cover before Sunday options lock. Earlier dated team reporting is retained below; this check does not establish a new Thursday participation designation.

    • Landon Dickerson: Injured reserve. September 15 transaction
    • Zach Ertz: Practice squad. Signing confirmed September 22; no elevation or workload established.
    • Dallas Goedert: Week 3 uncertain. Earlier expected absence retained; Monday-game report not yet available in this review.
    • Drew Kendall: First listed at center. Current official depth chart; opening lineup and workload unconfirmed.
    • Cam Jurgens: First listed at left guard. Current official depth chart; opening lineup and workload unconfirmed.

    Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2

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    Pittsburgh SteelersBoth backs on report; Pittman limited

    Rico Dowdle missed Wednesday practice, while Jaylen Warren and Michael Pittman Jr. were limited. Keep alternatives available at running back and receiver. A limited return does not confirm a full workload, and Dowdle’s missed practice alone does not settle the backfield split. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Michael Pittman: Limited Wednesday. Foot; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Rico Dowdle: Did not practice Wednesday. Toe; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Jaylen Warren: Limited Wednesday. Shoulder; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

    Official team evidence 1

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    Seattle SeahawksDarnold returns limited; Smith-Njigba stays in the plan

    Sam Darnold returned as a limited participant, with the starting decision still to come. Cooper Kupp, Jadarian Price and George Holani were also limited. Keep Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the starting plan; do not label Darnold cleared or automatically transfer last week’s targets to another receiver. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Sam Darnold: Limited Wednesday. Glute; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • George Holani: Limited Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Cooper Kupp: Limited Wednesday. Back; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Jadarian Price: Limited Wednesday. Chest; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Brady Russell: Limited Wednesday. Chest; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

    Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2

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    Tampa Bay BuccaneersMayfield and McMillan full on Wednesday

    Baker Mayfield practiced fully with an illness listed, and Jalen McMillan was full with a knee issue. Keep their current roles in view while awaiting the final report. McMillan’s Week 2 questionable tag is historical and should not be presented as this week’s game designation. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Baker Mayfield: Full Wednesday. Illness; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Jalen McMillan: Full Wednesday. Knee; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

    Official team evidence 1

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    Tennessee TitansPollard and Spears miss practice; backfield unresolved

    Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears did not practice Wednesday. The team widget identifies Pollard’s ankle issue but leaves Spears’s injury field blank in this capture. Keep both decisions conditional and check the next report. Do not invent a diagnosis or promote a reserve to a confirmed lead role. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Fernando Carmona: Full Wednesday. Shoulder; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Tony Pollard: Did not practice Wednesday. Ankle; Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.
    • Tyjae Spears: Did not practice Wednesday. Wednesday participation; final game status is not assigned in this check.

    Official team evidence 1

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    Washington CommandersMariota prepares to start; Okonkwo still absent

    Marcus Mariota is preparing to replace Jayden Daniels against Seattle. Daniels and Chig Okonkwo did not practice; Kaytron Allen and Jaylin Lane were limited. Mariota remains a deeper superflex fallback rather than the first one-QB pickup. Maintain tight-end cover and recheck the final report. Latest posted participation remains Wednesday at this check; Thursday participation and final game status are pending.

    • Jayden Daniels: Out for Week 3. Left elbow; Mariota is preparing to start.
    • Marcus Mariota: Week 3 starter. Preparing to replace Daniels against Seattle.
    • Chig Okonkwo: Did not practice Wednesday. Hamstring; keep tight-end cover.
    • Sam Cosmi: Did not practice Wednesday. Concussion/throat; final availability pending.
    • Kaytron Allen: Limited Wednesday. Hip; final availability pending.
    • Jaylin Lane: Limited Wednesday. Groin; final availability pending.
    • Brandon Coleman: Full Wednesday. Finger; final availability pending.

    Official team evidence 1 · Official team evidence 2

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    Edition overview, reporting cutoff, status key and sources

    Reporting cutoff: September 24, 2026 · 1:37 p.m. MDT.

    Flowers remains absent from practice, Reed is out tonight, and Penix has no game designation. Review the latest team reports and your Week 3 backup plans.

    Your next lineup moves

    • New Thursday: Flowers (hamstring) and Stanley (toe) were absent again, per Baltimore’s team report. Keep a healthy receiver alternative; Flowers has not been ruled out.
    • Tonight: replace Jayden Reed. Michael Penix Jr. has no game designation, but remains a sit recommendation in a typical one-QB league. Inactive lists are pending before the 6:15 p.m. MDT / 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
    • Role discipline: Pierce is still described as headed to IR. Downs remains a PPR flex option, with no automatic transfer of Pierce’s targets. Henning in Miami and Cooks in San Francisco are practice-squad additions, with no established game-day workload.
    • Keep the remaining backup plans: Puka Nacua, Brock Bowers, Mason Taylor, Denver’s backfield and Chicago’s quarterback decision remain unresolved in the latest checked reports.

    Carolina and Indianapolis have posted Thursday participation: Coker and Legette did not practice, while Waller, Taylor and Keenan Allen were full participants. Other team notes preserve the dates of their latest available reports; Baltimore’s Thursday practice observation is labeled separately. Completed Week 2 usage stays historical.

    Use the 29-player Week 3 lineup guide or check team formations and player profiles. Calls assume a typical 12-team, full-PPR, one-QB league.

    The next decision window

    Check the official Falcons–Packers inactive lists around 4:45 p.m. MDT, then settle Thursday lineup slots before 6:15 p.m. MDT. The remaining teams’ Thursday participation and Friday game-status reports are still to come. This is a dated editorial review.

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