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An MRI confirmed the worst for Williams, who left Sunday’s practice with a knee injury. The Cowboys drafted Williams 56th overall in 2022. Through his first two years in the league, Williams has totaled 8.5 sacks and appeared poised for a breakout season this year. It’s a brutal blow for Williams and the Cowboys, who will likely be looking to add a pass rusher to the roster in the coming days.

Crowder signed a one-year deal with Washington in the offseason but is currently buried on the depth chart. Luke McCaffrey will continue to get the bulk of the slot reps for Washington.

Besides Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) landing on injured reserve this week, the Niners go into Week 2 as one of the league’s healthiest teams. Brandon Allen will continue to back up Brock Purdy in Week 2.

DeVito is designated as the third quarterback, so he would be eligible to enter the game if Daniel Jones and backup Drew Lock get hurt. Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton are both good to go after briefly appearing on the injury report earlier this week.

The Cowboys’ inactives look similar to last week, with Ferguson joining the group due to a knee injury. He was doubtful to play heading into the day and is officially out against the Saints. Lance will be the team’s emergency third quarterback, but Cooper Rush is the immediate backup to Dak Prescott.

Van Noy suffered an orbital bone fracture in Week 1 but returned to practice on Friday and is ready to go for Week 1. Inactive for the Ravens are CB Nate Wiggins, OLB Adisa Isaac, OL Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, S Beau Brade, C Nick Samac, CB T.J. Tampa, and WR Devontez Walker.

Laube remains a healthy scratch while fellow rookie Jackson Powers-Johnson is dealing with an illness. Alexander Mattison will continue to handle the bulk of the passing downs reps for Las Vegas.