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NFLThe Falcons Are Starting Cooper Rush Because Their QB Room is a Cursed Medical Tent
The Atlanta Falcons have officially ruled out both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. for Week 2, leaving the offense in the hands of Cooper Rush.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
NFLJoe Burrow Is Playing Today, Allowing Cincinnati to Finally Exhale
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will play against the Houston Texans in Week 2 despite dealing with back soreness throughout the week.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NFLBills Dodge Major Bullets with DJ Moore and Ed Oliver Injury Updates
Buffalo Bills stars DJ Moore and Ed Oliver are considered day-to-day following injuries in Week 2, providing a massive relief for the 2-0 team.Injury
NFLA Sunday Illness Might Do What a Broken Arm Couldn't to Falcons LB Divine Deablo
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo has been downgraded to questionable with an illness just hours before Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NFLSunday Morning Chaos: Zay Flowers Sits, Carson Wentz Starts, and Fantasy Managers Panic
Ian Rapoport reports that Zay Flowers' hamstring injury elevates Rashod Bateman to the WR1 role for the Ravens, while the Vikings are handing the starting quarterback job to Carson Wentz against the Bears.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
NFLSam 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.InjuryAnalysis
NFLJoey 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
NFLKeenan Allen Faces a 3-Game Suspension, Leaving the Colts' Offense in Early-Season Chaos
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen is facing a minimum three-game suspension following a DUI arrest, forcing Josh Downs into a massive role just as the team prepares to face the Chiefs.SuspensionFantasyRoster Move
NFLDeshaun Watson's Leash is Exactly Two Games Long as Shedeur Sanders Waits in the Wings
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports the Cleveland Browns will reevaluate their quarterback situation after Week 2, opening the door for rookie Shedeur Sanders to take over in Week 3.Roster MoveRumor
NFLPuka 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
NFLMichael 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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