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PerformanceWeek 3Active
Ravens RB Derrick Henry surpassed Marcus Allen for third-most rushing touchdowns in NFL history with two rushing touchdowns today.
Player
Derrick Henry
Team
Ravens
4 more facts on the full report
Derrick HenryRB, BAL LaDainian TomlinsonRB 1 more player or team on the full report
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026
Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down
InjuryWeek 3
Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb and will undergo an MRI, per Bucs head coach Todd Bowles.
Injury
dislocated right thumb
Next Step
MRI
Baker MayfieldQB, TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers
@AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 3QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
49ers LT Trent Williams has a stinger and is questionable to return today.
Player
Trent Williams
Team
49ers
2 more facts on the full report
Trent Williams
InjuryWeek 3Out
Vikings ruled out WR Justin Jefferson due to an ankle injury.
Injury
ankle injury
Status
ruled out
2 more facts on the full report
Justin JeffersonWR, MIN Minnesota Vikings
InjuryWeek 3Out
49ers LT Trent Williams has been carted to the locker room.
Player
Trent Williams
Team
49ers
2 more facts on the full report
Trent WilliamsOL, SF San Francisco 49ers
InjuryWeek 3OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
49ers rule out WR Mike Evans due to rib injury.
Injury
rib injury
Status
ruled out
Mike EvansWR, SF San Francisco 49ers
InjuryWeek 3OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
49ers WR Mike Evans is being carted off.
Player
Mike Evans
Team
49ers
1 more fact on the full report
Mike Evans
InjuryWeek 3OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley says early evaluation of RB De'Von Achane knee injury does not sound very optimistic.
Injury
knee injury
Evaluation
does not sound very optimistic
1 more fact on the full report
De'Von Achane
InjuryWeek 3Out
Jets RB Breece Hall has been ruled out with a thigh injury.
Injury
thigh injury
Status
ruled out
2 more facts on the full report
Breece HallRB, NYJ New York Jets
Depth chartWeek 3ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
TE Brock Bowers is active and will make his 2026 season debut today.
Status
Active
Event
2026 season debut
Brock BowersTE, LV
InjuryWeek 3Out
Dolphins RB De'Von Achane ruled out vs. the Chiefs due to a knee injury.
Injury
knee injury
Status
ruled out
1 more fact on the full report
De'Von AchaneRB, MIA Kansas City Chiefs
Depth chartWeek 3ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Ravens WR Zay Flowers is active today vs. the Cowboys.
Status
active
Opponent
Cowboys
Zay FlowersWR, BAL
InjuryWeek 3ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Tyson Bagent clears concussion protocol with no game status designation for Monday night.
Cleared
NFL's concussion protocol
Game Status
No designation
Tyson BagentQB, CHI
InjuryWeek 3Active
Brian Burns active for Giants against Titans after ankle sprain suffered against Rams.
Injury
spraining his ankle
When
late in Monday's loss to the Rams
2 more facts on the full report
Brian BurnsDL, NYG Los Angeles Rams
InjuryWeek 3OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
49ers decline to place DE Nick Bosa on injured reserve after he pulls calf muscle at Thursday practice.
Injury
pulled his calf muscle
Occurrence
Thursday's practice
2 more facts on the full report
Nick Bosa
Depth chartWeek 3
Steelers will feature entirely new right side of O-line this week, with rookie OT Max Iheanachor making his starter debut and Brock Hoffman at right guard.
Team
Steelers
Player
Max Iheanachor
3 more facts on the full report
Max IheanachorOT, PIT Brock Hoffman
InjuryWeek 3Questionable
D.J. Moore, listed as questionable for today due to a shoulder injury, is expected to play vs. the Chargers.
Player
D.J. Moore
Team
Bills
3 more facts on the full report
A.J. MooreDB Buffalo Bills
CoachingWeek 3
Under Brian Flores, the Vikings defense has blitzed on 74% of opponent dropbacks this season, the highest rate in the NFL and the highest rate by any team through two games since 2006.
Blitz Rate
74% of opponent dropbacks
Comparison
No other team above 45%
1 more fact on the full report
Minnesota Vikings
@AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 3OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Caleb Williams has Grade 2 hamstring injury, considered three-to-four-week injury.
Injury
Grade 2 hamstring injury
Timeline
three-to-four-week injury
Caleb WilliamsQB, CHI
Depth chartWeek 3Active
Jameis Winston starts for the Giants.
Status
starts today for the Giants
Also
organization mulls which QB they're going to add
Jameis WinstonQB, NYG New York Giants
InjuryWeek 3OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring injury that doctors consider a three-to-four-week injury.
Injury
Grade 2 hamstring injury
Timeline
three-to-four-week injury
2 more facts on the full report
TransactionWeek 3Signed
Patrick Herbert elevated off practice squad, making NFL debut with Chargers against Buffalo alongside brother Justin Herbert.
Player
Patrick Herbert
Team
Chargers
3 more facts on the full report
Patrick HerbertTE, LAC Justin Herbert
TransactionWeek 3
Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions have made inquiries about the availability of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
Player
Joey Porter Jr.
Current Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
3 more facts on the full report
Joey Porter Jr.DB, DAL Dallas Cowboys 2 more
InjuryWeek 3Doubtful
Puka Nacua doubtful for Sunday night game at Denver but could return next week against the Eagles, dealing with groin injury affecting explosiveness.
Injury
groin injury that has impacted his explosiveness
Status
doubtful for Sunday night's game at Denver
2 more facts on the full report
Puka NacuaWR, LAR Denver Broncos
InjuryWeek 3OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Texans WR Nico Collins has a decent chance to return in Week 4 vs. the Dallas Cowboys after missing time with a hamstring injury.
Injury
hamstring injury
Status
ruled out for a second straight week
1 more fact on the full report
Nico Collins
InjuryWeek 3Questionable
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (questionable, knee) is expected to play Sunday vs New Orleans barring a surprise.
Player
Brock Bowers
Team
Raiders
4 more facts on the full report
Brock BowersTE, LV Las Vegas Raiders
InjuryWeek 3Questionable
Steelers WR Michael Pittman, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a foot injury, is expected to play vs. the Bengals.
Injury
foot injury
Status
listed as questionable
1 more fact on the full report
Michael Pittman Jr.WR, PIT Cincinnati Bengals
InjuryWeek 3QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Jaylen Warren, listed as questionable due to shoulder injury, is expected to play vs. the Bengals.
Injury
shoulder injury
Status
listed as questionable
2 more facts on the full report
Jaylen Warren
InjuryWeek 3Questionable
Ravens determining if WR Zay Flowers can play with hamstring injury vs Cowboys.
Injury
hamstring injury
Timeline
pre-game decision
1 more fact on the full report
Zay FlowersWR, BAL Baltimore Ravens
InjuryWeek 3Questionable
Rams tight end Colby Parkinson, listed as questionable for Sunday night's game in Denver due to a knee injury, is trending in the right direction to play, per HC Sean McVay.
Injury
knee injury
Status
questionable
2 more facts on the full report
Colby ParkinsonTE, LAR Denver Broncos

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Dallas CowboysDAL
Philadelphia EaglesPHI
Carolina PanthersCAR
Las Vegas RaidersLV
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Caleb Williams

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Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

OL, SF

San Francisco 49ers

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

WR, SF

San Francisco 49ers

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

RB, MIA

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

Las Vegas Raiders

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

Baltimore Ravens

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

DL, SF

San Francisco 49ers

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

OG, PIT

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

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Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

Caleb WilliamsQB, CHI

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

QB, LAC

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

WR, HOU

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

RB, PIT

Cincinnati Bengals

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down