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The Titans have already been linked to six head coaches and we’re not even out of Black Monday yet. Morris was a respectable 16-18 in two years in Atlanta, even if a significant number of those wins came after the Falcons were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs this past month. He had improved the Falcons defense by leaps and bounds in his second year — though it required quite a lot of draft capital to get there. The Titans are clearly casting a wide net in their head-coaching search.

Lane caught 1-of-3 targets for 11 yards in his pro debut and had a short touchdown overturned in the second quarter on a holding penalty. Lane was seeing significant work in the first half. His 24 first-half snaps, per TruMedia, were good for the second-most among Ravens receivers. We’ll now wait for word on his status ahead of Week 2’s game against the Saints.

Mitchell, a limited participant in practice for much of the week, will suit up for the Bolts’ season opener against Arizona. He should see a handful of designed touches in Mike McDaniel’s offense while Omarion Hampton functions as the team’s lead back and Kimani Vidal mixes in here and there. Mitchell can be used as a second flex option for now. Chargers declared S RJ Mickens, CB Deane Leonard, OL Logan Taylor, OL Alex Harkey, and OL Trevor Penning inactive for their season opener.

Claiborne was slated for RB3 duties after making the Vikings’ final roster over Zavier Scott, but he’ll have to wait at least one more week. He is not worth holding, even in deep fantasy formats.

Raiders veteran TE Michael Mayer starts in Bowers’ stead after signing a lucrative contract extension on Saturday. Mayer should be treated as a TE1 this week. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported this morning that the Raiders “believe there’s a realistic chance” Bowers can play in Week 1 against the Chargers despite undergoing a meniscus trim on Tuesday. It would be a quick turnaround, especially with the Mayer at the ready, but we shall see how things pan out. O’Connell will serve as the emergency third quarterback today.

Love missed a few weeks after sustaining a high ankle injury in his only preseason action but had enough time to get right before Week 1. The rookie first rounder will likely function as Arizona’s unquestioned No. 1 back barring any setbacks to his ankle injury. While his Week 1 matchup against LA is less than ideal, Love should be in all fantasy lineups. Cardinals declared Carson Beck, RG Isaiah Adams, DB Garrett Williams, S Rabbit Taylor-Demerson, DL Andrew Billings, and WR Reggie Virgil inactive for the team’s season opener.

Banks is dealing with knee tendinitis. He was limited in practice throughout the week before being listed as questionable. Rookie Jager Burton is expected to start at left guard.

The second-year pro was initially deemed questionable in the first half, but was ruled out after the break. It thins the Bucs’ already highly-questionable depth in the secondary.

Greenard was ruled out before the weekend, but aside from his absence, the Eagles will be operating at full strength as they look to kick things off against the Commanders in their season opener. McKee will serve as the Eagles’ emergency QB3.

Tolbert is listed as a second-stringer on the Dolphins’ depth, reinforcing coach Jeff Hafley’s confidence in rookie WRs Chris Bell and Caleb Douglas. Those two are listed as starters alongside slot WR Malik Washington. A wait-and-see approach is probably smart for the rookies, but they can be started in the FLEX spot as needed. Cook will serve as the emergency third quarterback.

Despite being listed as the primary kick returner on the Commanders’ unofficial depth chart, McCaffrey will be a healthy scratch for Week 1’s game against the Eagles, meaning second-year receiver Jaylin Lane will likely serve as both the kick and punt returner against the Eagles. The Commanders have all their key players healthy and ready for Sunday’s opener.