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Editorial sports image for Sam Darnold's Glute and Brock Bowers' Knee Are Healing Faster Than ExpectedNFL

Sam Darnold's Glute and Brock Bowers' Knee Are Healing Faster Than Expected

Ian Rapoport reports that Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is beating his injury timeline, while Raiders tight end Brock Bowers could return next week.InjuryAnalysisRead article
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Joey Porter Jr. Has 'Other Medical Plans' As Steelers Push For Week 3 Return

The Pittsburgh Steelers expect Joey Porter Jr. to return against the Bengals, but the cornerback's 'other medical plans' and swirling trade rumors suggest a messy holdout.InjuryRumorTrade
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Puka Nacua's Monday Night Status is a Fantasy Nightmare

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is a pre-game decision for Monday Night Football against the Giants, leaving fantasy managers and bettors in limbo.InjuryFantasyBetting
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Michael Penix Jr. Targets Week 3 Return to Save the Falcons' Offense

Michael Penix Jr. is nearing a return from his third career ACL tear and could start for the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers.InjuryRoster MoveGame Preview
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Michael Penix Jr. is Back to Save the Falcons' Cursed QB Room

Michael Penix Jr. is reportedly set to return from his latest ACL tear and could start Thursday against the Packers, providing relief for a Falcons QB room decimated by Tua Tagovailoa's oblique injury.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
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R.J. Harvey's Hamstring Adds Another Dent to the Broncos' Sputtering Offense

Denver Broncos running back R.J. Harvey is unlikely to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a hamstring injury, according to Adam Schefter, further depleting a struggling Denver offense.InjuryFantasyBetting
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Trey Hendrickson Is Playing With a Shattered Finger Because NFL Pain Tolerance Is Fake

Ravens pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson is slated to play against the Saints with a cast on his hand after breaking his finger into several pieces.InjuryAnalysis
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Jalen McMillan Will Play Sunday, But Do Not Expect a Full Workload

Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan is expected to play through a knee injury against the Browns, but will be limited to a part-time role.InjuryFantasyBetting
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49ers Rookie RB Kaelon Black Expected to Play Sunday Despite Groin Scare

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black is expected to play Sunday against the Miami Dolphins after a mid-week groin injury scare.InjuryFantasyBetting
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Chris Jones Shrugs Off Calf Injury, Set to Ruin the Colts' Night

Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones is expected to play tonight against the Indianapolis Colts despite a lingering calf injury, providing a massive boost to the Kansas City defense.InjuryGame Preview
Editorial sports image for Ladd McConkey Pushing to Play Through Cracked Rib Against RaidersNFL

Ladd McConkey Pushing to Play Through Cracked Rib Against Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is pushing to play against the Las Vegas Raiders despite a cracked rib, creating a tense waiting game for fantasy managers.InjuryFantasyGame Preview
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49ers RB Kaelon Black Expected to Play Through Groin Injury Against Dolphins

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black is expected to play against the Miami Dolphins despite a groin injury, adding uncertainty to the team's backfield rotation.InjuryFantasyGame Preview
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Saints Dodge a Bullet: Chris Olave Expected to Play Against Ravens

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is expected to play against the Baltimore Ravens despite a late-week hamstring injury, providing a massive boost for an offense facing an 8.5-point spread.InjuryGame PreviewBetting