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    Jamal Adams suffers season-ending quad injury

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    MIN Linebacker #32
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    NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Vikings LB Jamal Adams suffered a season-ending knee injury in Saturday’s preseason game against the Giants.

    Adams, 30, has had some tough injury luck over the course of his career. He was set to play on a one-year, $1.3 million contract this season. He totaled 38 tackles, seven quarterback pressures and one sack with the Raiders last year.
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    This doesn’t come as much of a surprise after O’Connell sounded disappointed when discussing Adams’ injury after halftime. The 10-year vet had made a switch to linebacker last season and signed with the Vikings last month in hopes of carving out a role in Brian Flores’ defense. Adams has an MRI scheduled for tomorrow, which will reveal the extent of the damage.
  • MIN Linebacker #32
    It was a non-contact injury for Adams, who is the latest player to fall victim to the MetLife Stadium turf. The veteran linebacker was seen holding his right leg after going down on the play, and head coach Kevin O’Connell said after halftime that the Vikings are “going to miss him.” O’Connell didn’t say Adams’ injury was a season-ender, but his tone suggested his 2026 season could be over. We’ll get more information on this soon, but it’s a brutal blow to Adams, who was carving out a nice role in Brian Flores’ defense.
  • MIN Linebacker #33
    The converted safety played the 2025 season as a linebacker but has managed to be active for only 15 games since 2022. The details of the signing were not immediately made available.
  • LV Outside Linebacker #33
    The Raiders signed Adams on the condition that he’d move to linebacker. Adams relayed that conversation with Pete Carroll to the media on Saturday like so: “He told me, ‘You’re going to be in the linebacker room so get over it ... I said, ‘Alright, s—, let’s do it.’” Okay then! Adams has played just 15 games since 2022 and will try to unseat Germaine Pratt for a spot at Will linebacker.
  • LV Safety #25
    Adams played in five games last year between the Lions and Titans, and hasn’t played more than 10 games in a season since 2021. This should probably best be regarded as a depth signing unless we see the former All-Pro safety start making headlines in training camp.
  • FA Safety #25
    Adams signed with the Lions’ practice squad after being released by Tennessee earlier this season. He was called up for two games a few weeks ago and logged three total tackles on 20 defensive snaps. Adams could sign with another team as a depth option, though he appears to be running out of options at the age of 29.
  • DET Safety #33
    Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the expectation is that Adams will be elevated to the Lions’ roster. Adams signed with the Titans in the offseason but was limited by a hip issue during his short-lived stint in Tennessee. He only took the field for 20 snaps across three games with the Titans. Adams will be a depth option for an elite Lions secondary.
  • FA Safety #33
    According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Adams “is healthy and looking forward to his next opportunity.” The veteran safety did not play in Week 6 due to a reported hip injury, and has appeared in just two games this season. Adams has a lengthy injury history and has played on just 17 defensive snaps this season. Until he can stay on the field and show some durability, it’s hard to view Adams as anything more than added depth wherever he lands next.
  • TEN Safety #33
    Adams has struggled with a slew of injuries for years, last playing a full season in 2018. He has only appeared in 12 games since the start of the 2022 season. Adams has four tackles across three games this year, only one of which was a start.
  • TEN Safety #33
    Adams missed Week 1 with a hip injury but returned to action for the following three games. He seemingly re-aggravated the issue in Week 4 after one defensive snap. Adams will likely miss a few weeks to ensure the issue doesn’t crop up for a third time.

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    The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman reports Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property.

    Jacobs’ trial was initially slated to take place on November 17th. That date was recently moved up to today, signaling that Jacobs wanted to wrap up his legal proceedings quickly. He has been on the Commissioner’s Exempt List since the end of training camp. Roger Goodell could have kept him on the list indefinitely, especially with the trial previously scheduled multiple months into the season. With the legal matter now settled, Jacobs will likely serve a minor suspension as a result of the charges. MarShawn Lloyd is expected to handle the bulk of the carries until he returns.
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    ESPN’s Dan Graziano believes Pat Bryant “might force his way into a bigger role than expected.”

    Graziano mentioned Bryant’s strong offseason as a reason to believe he could see more work in his second season. Bryant appeared to be gaining traction late in his rookie campaign before injuries brought his season to an underwhelming end. He finished the year with 31 grabs for 378 yards and one score. Bryant will top out as the Broncos’ No. 3 receiver to start the year, but he could push Courtland Sutton for targets and routes as the season progresses. His usage in Week 1 will be an important storyline for fantasy managers to monitor.
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    ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler believes Jacoby Brissett “could be a trade candidate at midseason” if he is playing well and the Cardinals are losing games.

    Fowler notes that the Cardinals likely want to see what they have in Carson Beck before the season ends. Of course, if the Cardinals are winning games, they will stick with what is working. Brissett put up strong counting stats last year, throwing for 281 yards per game across his 12 starts. That, however, did not result in any success for the Cardinals, who went 1-11 with Brissett under center. A similar season would make the veteran a viable backup or injury fill-in at that trade deadline.
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    NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the “preliminary diagnosis” for A.J. Brown is a high-ankle sprain.

    Garafolo added, “MRI today after X-rays were negative.” That’s a good sign, but there is currently no timeline for Brown’s return. It will ultimately be a multi-week injury that could linger well into the season. Demario Douglas led the Pats with seven targets last night, though his looks are generally low-value check-downs. Mack Hollins and Romeo Doubs will serve as the team’s primary outside receivers until Brown is healthy. Hollins led the Pats in receiving yards at a modest 51. Hollins is worth adding in deeper leagues, but it’s hard to imagine him putting up anything more than WR4 numbers while Brown is sidelined. Doubs should improve in Week 2 after failing to catch any of his three targets versus the Seahawks. He will get another shot at WR3 numbers against Pittsburgh next week.
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    A.J. Brown (ankle) was seen wearing a boot in the locker room after the Patriots’ Week 1 loss to the Seahawks.

    Romeo Doubs said to reporters after the game that Brown told teammates, “Everything was going to be alright.” He added that Brown was doing really well. Brown had his ankle rolled on while going to the ground in the third quarter of last night’s game. He immediately grabbed his ankle in pain and eventually limped off the field. New England ruled him out after a trip to the locker room. It sounds like a high-ankle sprain, which would sideline Brown for at least a few weeks. Mack Hollins and Romeo Doubs will both play more in his absence. Demario Douglas, who led the team with seven targets in Week 1, will also see more work.
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    George Kittles (Achilles) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 1 against the Rams.

    Kittle has made a remarkably quick recovery from the Achilles tear he suffered in the Wild Card Round. He is good to go just eight months later, and all reports out of training camp said he still looks as explosive as ever. We will need to see what he looks like in live action to confirm that, but it’s an impressive recovery nonetheless. Kittle could be on a snap count this week as the 49ers ramp him up to full speed, dropping him lower in the fantasy rankings than normal. He is a low-end TE1 for the 49ers’ Australia showdown with the Rams.
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    A.J. Barner caught both of his targets for 13 yards in the Seahawks’ Week 1 win over the Patriots.

    Barner also had a tush push attempt that was called back by a penalty. With Jaxon Smith-Njigba soaking up 11 targets on just 24 team pass attempts, there wasn’t much volume to go around for the rest of the Seattle pass-catchers. Barner only topped four catches in 20 combined regular and postseason appearances last year. If Week 1 is any indication, he won’t be putting up big box scores very often this season either. He will barely crack the TE2 ranks when Seattle takes on Arizona next week.
  • SEA Wide Receiver #22
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    Rashid Shaheed caught 1-of-3 targets for four yards in the Seahawks’ Week 1 win over the Patriots.

    Shaheed caught multiple passes in 4-of-12 games as a Seahawk last year. He stayed the course in Week 1 with another single-catch outing. Shaheed simply can’t earn targets in an offense that revolves around getting Jaxon Smith-Njigba the ball at all levels. His versatility and elite skills on both punt and kick returns are valuable for the Seahawks in real life, but they don’t put fantasy points on the table. He is not on the FLEX menu headed into Week 2.
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    Cooper Kupp caught 2-of-3 targets for 35 yards in the Seahawks’ Week 1 win over the Patriots.

    Kupp had one of the highlights of the night with a leaping, one-handed snag late in the third quarter. The 24-yard catch eventually resulted in a field goal and Seattle’s first points of the night. Kupp can still come up with the occasional clutch play, but his ability to earn targets is all but gone. With Drew Lock likely filling in for an injured Sam Darnold next week, Kupp is not on the fantasy radar ahead of Week 2.
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    George Holani rushed eight times for 29 yards in the Seahawks’ Week 1 win over the Patriots.

    Holani forced a true committee with first-round rookie Jadarian Price, only seeing two fewer carries than him. Emanuel Wilson also mixed in for a pair of rushes. Holani served as the team’s primary back on third and fourth downs, but he was only targeted once and ultimately ran fewer routes than Price. With a much more favorable matchup versus Arizona on tap, Holani will have some low-end FLEX appeal next week.