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The injury bug continues to strike the Denver Broncos’ backfield, and ahead of a date with the Rams on Sunday Night Football, it creates a murky situation for fantasy managers.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter discuss how the Vikings offense may shift if Aaron Jones is sidelined in Week 3 and Kyler Murray’s return under center.
Travis Etienne Jr.'s “disconcerting” start to the fantasy season has Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter concerned about his outlook moving forward.
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Mike Tomlin, Jason Garrett and Maria Taylor look ahead to the Week 3 SNF showdown where the Denver Broncos will hope to keep their momentum going at home against the Los Angeles Rams.
The FNIA crew share their their levels of concern with the Atlanta Falcons QB situation, the New York Jets rough game management and the Los Angeles Chargers after an 0-2 start.
Mike Tomlin and Jason Garrett hand out game balls for Week 2, spotlighting Brian Flores’ strong defensive gameplan to keep the Bears in check and Dak Prescott tying a Tom Brady record for consecutive division wins.
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Darnold is optimistic he’ll be the Seahawks’ starting quarterback on Sunday in Washington.
49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk wasn’t the only player to get fined by the NFL after a beverage-related post-play celebration this week.
Mike Florio previews the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Falcons and Packers, where penalties will be a major factor for a Packers team that has had 26 accepted against them through Week 2.
Mike Florio believes it’s “Josh Allen time” with nine TDs in the first two games, and a date with the Chargers in Week 3 can cement himself further in the early-season history books.
The New York Giants continue to reel from Jaxson Dart’s injury, but a “winnable” game against the Titans is on deck in Week 3.
Mike Florio calls Patrick Mahomes the “King of September” and highlights some history that can be made by Kenneth Walker and Travis Kelce when the Chiefs take on the Dolphins in Week 3.
The contract impasse continues between the Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn took a lot of heat for his clock management after the team’s 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers last Sunday, but it wasn’t the only coaching decision to come under scrutiny.
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