Player News
RotoPat Ranks
SNF
Videos
Columns
- AFC East
- AFC North
- AFC South
- AFC West
- NFC East
- NFC North
- NFC South
- NFC West
- AFC East
  
  Buffalo Bills
  
  Miami Dolphins
  
  New England Patriots
  
  New York Jets
- AFC North
  
  Baltimore Ravens
  
  Cincinnati Bengals
  
  Cleveland Browns
  
  Pittsburgh Steelers
- AFC South
  
  Houston Texans
  
  Indianapolis Colts
  
  Jacksonville Jaguars
  
  Tennessee Titans
- AFC West
  
  Denver Broncos
  
  Kansas City Chiefs
  
  Las Vegas Raiders
  
  Los Angeles Chargers
- NFC East
  
  Dallas Cowboys
  
  New York Giants
  
  Philadelphia Eagles
  
  Washington Commanders
- NFC North
  
  Chicago Bears
  
  Detroit Lions
  
  Green Bay Packers
  
  Minnesota Vikings
- NFC South
  
  Atlanta Falcons
  
  Carolina Panthers
  
  New Orleans Saints
  
  Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- NFC West
  
  Arizona Cardinals
  
  Los Angeles Rams
  
  San Francisco 49ers
  
  Seattle Seahawks
- AFC East
- AFC North
- AFC South
- AFC West
- NFC East
- NFC North
- NFC South
- NFC West
- AFC East
  
  Buffalo Bills
  
  Miami Dolphins
  
  New England Patriots
  
  New York Jets
- AFC North
  
  Baltimore Ravens
  
  Cincinnati Bengals
  
  Cleveland Browns
  
  Pittsburgh Steelers
- AFC South
  
  Houston Texans
  
  Indianapolis Colts
  
  Jacksonville Jaguars
  
  Tennessee Titans
- AFC West
  
  Denver Broncos
  
  Kansas City Chiefs
  
  Las Vegas Raiders
  
  Los Angeles Chargers
- NFC East
  
  Dallas Cowboys
  
  New York Giants
  
  Philadelphia Eagles
  
  Washington Commanders
- NFC North
  
  Chicago Bears
  
  Detroit Lions
  
  Green Bay Packers
  
  Minnesota Vikings
- NFC South
  
  Atlanta Falcons
  
  Carolina Panthers
  
  New Orleans Saints
  
  Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- NFC West
  
  Arizona Cardinals
  
  Los Angeles Rams
  
  San Francisco 49ers
  
  Seattle Seahawks

Burrow throws three TDs, loses fumble late

Joe Burrow

CIN Quarterback #9

Player Stats

Joe Burrow completed 28-of-37 passes for 281 yards and three touchdowns in the Bengals’ 30-27, Week 3 loss to the Steelers.

Burrow came out hot in this one, completing his first 14 passes while throwing a three-yard touchdown to Ja’Marr Chase on the Bengals’ opening drive. Burrow would throw his second touchdown of the day late in the second half when he connected with Tee Higgins for a 28-yard score and found Mike Gesicki 25 yards downfield on a fourth-and-two for his third touchdown of the day. Burrow led his offense on multiple long drives in this one, but with his team trailing 30-27 and driving late in the fourth quarter, he would cough up the ball on a strip-sack, which was recovered by Pittsburgh to seal the win for the Steelers. Burrow has attempted 30-plus passes in every game this season while throwing for six touchdowns to just one interception. He’ll be on the QB1 radar for next week’s game against the Jaguars.

- Zachary Krueger

Recap

More Joe Burrow News

With Etienne out, who can step up for Saints?

Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter unpack the news that New Orlean Saints' free agent addition Travis Etienne will not be out on the field in Week 4, due to a hamstring injury.

Up Next

With Etienne out, who can step up for Saints?

Is Hurts still a top-5 fantasy QB option?

Hall injury vaults Allen into RB1 role for NYJ

Burden ‘viable’ WR2 option for fantasy managers

Keenum, Bears maul Eagles in ‘impressive fashion’

Warm takes: 2026 is the year of the backup QB

Chargers’ Smith headlines rookies in Week 3

How Rodgers and PIT offense came to life vs. CIN

Murray ‘too jumpy’ in first real action for Vikes

Take ‘juggernaut’ Jags to upset Bengals at home

Related Player News

Joe Burrow

CIN Quarterback #9

Personalize your Rotoworld feed by favoriting players

Joe Burrow completed 20-of-31 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns in Cincinnati’s 20-6, Week 2 win over the Texans.

Burrow was under pressure quite a bit in this one, as he took five sacks, but the Bengals were able to establish enough of a lead on a few incredible out-of-structure plays by Burrow that they took the air out of the ball in the middle of the third quarter. Both touchdown passes were to Ja’Marr Chase, the second as Burrow drifted out of his pocket to the right. It’s full-steam ahead in the QB1 tiers as Burrow heads to Pittsburgh in Week 3.
Joe Burrow

CIN Quarterback #9

Joe Burrow (back) is active for Cincinnati’s Week 2 game against the Texans.

It never seemed like there was a real chance Burrow would miss this game, even after Josh Johnson was elevated from the practice squad yesterday. Burrow will be on the QB1 line against a Texans defense looking to rebound. Inactive for the Bengals are: Johnson, WR Ke’Shawn Williams, CB Josh Newton, C Connor Lew, OL Myles Hinton, DT B.J. Hill (Achilles), and DT Landon Robinson.
Joe Burrow

CIN Quarterback #9

The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports Joe Burrow (back) will play in Week 2 against the Texans.

The Bengals called up Josh Johnson from the practice squad over the weekend, raising some eyebrows regarding Burrow’s health. The move, however, was purely a precaution. Burrow has already said he is playing this week. He remains near the top of the QB1 ranks despite a tough matchup with the Houston defense.
Joe Burrow

CIN Quarterback #9

Bengals QB Joe Burrow (back) is questionable to play in Week 2 against the Texans.

This listing is effectively a formality. Burrow laughed off the idea of missing the Bengals’ game against the Texans earlier this week, and today, coach Zac Taylor said Burrow is “good to go” after practicing in full. Burrow’s status is, of course, worth following, but we do expect him to play. Treat him as a QB1, per usual.
Joe Burrow

CIN Quarterback #9

Joe Burrow (back tightness) will play in Week 2 against the Texans.

Burrow was upgraded to a full participant in Friday’s practice and is good to go for Sunday’s game, per head coach Zac Taylor. Burrow was limited in the first two practices of the week due to back tightness, but that was likely more out of precaution than it was due to anything serious. Burrow profiles as a high-end QB1 against the Texans.
Joe Burrow

CIN Quarterback #9

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Bengals expect Joe Burrow (back tightness) to play in Week 2 against the Texans.

Burrow has been limited in each of the team’s first two practices, likely because the Bengals are exercising caution with their QB1. With one more practice to go before the Bengals release their final injury report, it sounds like there is no real concern about Burrow’s availability for Week 2 against a Texans defense looking to rebound from a tough season opener in which they allowed 36 points to the Bills. We will be sure to provide a final status for Burrow once the team announces it.
Joe Burrow

CIN Quarterback #9

Bengals QB Joe Burrow (back tightness) was limited on Thursday.

We knew Burrow was practicing, but we did not know whether he would upgrade to full participation. He remains limited, but beat reporters note that Burrow did far more today than he did yesterday. The Bengals’ quarterback skipped stretches before doing some light throwing on Wednesday. Today, he was suited up in pads and appeared to do everything up through individual drills. He likely sat out team drills, but that is not overly concerning. Burrow should be good to go as a QB1 this week. Hopefully, he upgrades to full participation tomorrow.
Joe Burrow

CIN Quarterback #9

Bengals QB Joe Burrow (back tightness) resumed practicing on Thursday.

At this very moment, Burrow is suited up for practice, participating in warm-ups as he normally would. The official injury report will reveal whether he was limited or a full participant, but what we’ve seen thus far is a great sign. Consider Burrow a fantasy football QB1 unless we get news indicating otherwise.
Joe Burrow

CIN Quarterback #9

Joe Burrow said he is dealing with “back tightness” ahead of Week 2 against the Texans.

Burrow also called it general game soreness and said he expects to play in Week 2. He even called the idea that he could sit as a precaution “ridiculous.” Burrow barely participated in practice today, skipping team stretching and throwing drills early in the session. At best, the team will list him as limited on the injury report later today. This seems like nothing more than maintenance for Burrow, though fantasy managers will want to keep tabs on the Bengals’ injury report throughout the week. Joe Flacco is the team’s backup.
Joe Burrow

CIN Quarterback #9

The Cincinnati Enquirer’s Kelsey Conway reports that Bengals QB Joe Burrow skipped team stretches and does not appear to be participating in throwing drills.

Burrow is seemingly set for a limited session on Wednesday. He is not wearing pads and is reportedly “doing handoffs in a helmet and jersey.” This could simply be a planned load management day. Burrow will speak to the media after practice, so we could get an update later today. Bengals coach Zac Taylor said earlier this week that his team suffered no major injuries, so there is no reason to worry at this time.

Rotoworld

Jaylen Waddle

DEN Wide Receiver #17
Player Stats

Personalize your Rotoworld feed by favoriting players

Link copied to clipboard!

The Denver Post’s Sam Jane reports Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle is “fine” after he was spotted in a walking boot following the Broncos’ Week 3 win over the Rams.

Waddle was spotted in a walking boot after the Broncos’ Sunday night win, prompting speculation over his status. Jane reports that Waddle is “fine” while beat reporter Zac Stevens said a source told him “there’s nothing wrong” with the 27-year-old wideout. The boot certainly could have been a precautionary measure but we will wait for Wednesday’s practice report to find out if Waddle is truly dealing with an injury.
- Aditya Fuldeore

Source: Sam Jane

More Jaylen Waddle News
Dante Pettis

SF Wide Receiver #87
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!

49ers signed WR Dante Pettis to their practice squad.

Pettis reunites with the 49ers, who add him for receiver depth given the rash of pass-catcher injuries to open the season. He began his career as a second-round pick for San Francisco, bouncing around as a depth receiver and special teamer with the Giants, Bears, and Saints as well. Pettis may see some game day action soon given his familiarity with Kyle Shanahan, but he should be nowhere near fantasy rosters.
- Aditya Fuldeore

Transaction

Source: Matt Maiocco

More Dante Pettis News
Joey Porter

PIT Cornerback #24
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. (NIR/conditioning) was a full participant in Tuesday’s practice.

Though Porter has been listed on the injury report with a back issue to start the season, he was listed for “conditioning” to open this week. It’s no secret Porter is in a contract dispute and the Steelers have been getting trade calls on the 26-year-old. However, he is practicing fully ahead of a Week 4 Thursday matchup against the Browns and could certainly play. When asked if Porter will play, head coach Mike McCarthy said, “We hope so.” With Jalen Ramsey dealing with a broken wrist, Porter’s help will be welcome in the secondary.
- Aditya Fuldeore

Source: Brooke Pryor

More Joey Porter News
Jalen Ramsey

PIT Cornerback #5
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!

ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reports Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey has a broken wrist.

Ramsey has been listed as a limited practice participant for the Steelers’ first two practice reports. He told Pryor that his wrist is broken but still has a chance to play against the Browns on Thursday. If he does play, Ramsey will likely wear a brace/cast on his wrist after wearing one in practice this week.
- Aditya Fuldeore

Injury

Source: Brooke Pryor

More Jalen Ramsey News
Sam Cosmi

WAS OFFENSIVE GUARD (SUB) #76
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!
Commanders ruled out G Sam Cosmi (concussion/throat) for Week 4 against the Colts.

With the Commanders playing the Colts in London this week, the team has begun travelling on Tuesday. Cosmi and S Nick Cross (illness) did not travel with the team and are promptly ruled out for Week 4. Both will miss their second consecutive game and hope to return in Week 5 against the Giants.
- Aditya Fuldeore

Injury

Source: Commanders
Nick Cross
More Sam Cosmi News
Juanyeh Thomas

DAL Safety #33
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!
Cowboys signed S Juanyeh Thomas.

With secondary injuries adding up, the Cowboys have signed S Juanyeh Thomas and CB Alex Austin. Thomas began his career with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent, tallying 62 career tackles in 36 games over the past four seasons. Austin comes over from the Dolphins; both players reinforce an increasingly banged-up secondary.
- Aditya Fuldeore

Transaction

Source: Jordan Schultz
Alex Austin
More Juanyeh Thomas News
Rico Dowdle

PIT Running Back #13
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) did not participate in Tuesday’s practice.

Dowdle remains out with a toe injury he suffered in Week 2. Opening a short week with back-to-back DNPs indicates he will sit out once again for Week 4 against the Browns. Jaylen Warren will be the workhorse for a Thursday night matchup.
- Aditya Fuldeore

Injury

More Rico Dowdle News
Brett Rypien

TB Quarterback #16
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!

Buccaneers signed QB Brett Rypien to their practice squad.

The Bucs add Rypien to Easton Stick on the practice squad to create a tandem a third preseason game hates to see coming. Stick will likely be elevated or signed to the active roster this week.
- Rivers McCown

Transaction

More Brett Rypien News
Graham Glasgow

FA Offensive Lineman #60
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!
Free agent C Graham Glasgow visited with the Ravens on Tuesday.

The 34-year-old was released in March by the Lions and has not had any visits up to this point. He had a 56.8 PFF blocking grade in 873 snaps with the Lions last year, missing time due to a knee injury. Baltimore lost their first- and second-string centers in Brazil last week and are looking to find help there.
- Rivers McCown
Baltimore Ravens
More Graham Glasgow News
Kevin Zeitler

FA Guard #70
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!
Free agent G Kevin Zeitler visited the Packers on Tuesday.

The former All-Pro spent last year with the Titans and 2024 with the Lions. He’s been unsigned and had no visits to this point. The Packers, of course, are desperate to find better offensive line play. It makes some sense for them to turn to the 36-year-old.
- Rivers McCown

Transaction
Green Bay Packers
More Kevin Zeitler News