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The New York Giants elevated wide receiver and kick returner Braxton Berrios from the practice squad for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Berrios was similarly elevated for the Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, where he played 17 offensive snaps and returned a kickoff for 28 yards. Players can be elevated three times before requiring a 53-man roster spot or waivers.
Cornerback Mike Sainristil endured another difficult outing in the Washington Commanders' 37-20 defeat against the Dallas Cowboys, continuing a rough start to the season. Targeted heavily by opposing quarterbacks, Sainristil allowed five receptions on six targets for 73 yards and a touchdown, prompting intense calls from analysts and fans for defensive adjustments and potential benching.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. reportedly rejected a contract offer that would have paid him just north of $27 million for the 2026 season. The offer would have provided a significant raise over his $3.924 million salary in the final year of his rookie deal, but without guaranteed long-term money in 2027. With both sides currently not negotiating, his contract standoff and weekly status remain unresolved.
Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley stated it is too early to determine the severity of an ankle injury wide receiver Caleb Douglas sustained late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 35-13 loss to the 49ers. After logging a 5-94-0 receiving line in Week 1, Douglas caught two passes for 19 yards on three targets while playing 85 percent of snaps before getting hurt. He will undergo further evaluation ahead of Week 3.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce broke the all-time NFL record for career yards after catch during a 33-30 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts, surpassing Marshall Faulk. The 36-year-old posted 25.1 PPR points, catching nine of 11 targets for 101 yards and a touchdown for his highest-scoring game since October 2023. Kelce's strong start has powered the Chiefs' offense through the first two weeks of the season.
San Francisco 49ers rookie edge rusher Romello Height suffered a broken hand during Sunday's victory and will require surgery. Head coach Kyle Shanahan did not rule out the possibility of Height playing as soon as Sunday, pointing to other players who have played with protective casts. Height played over half of the defensive snaps in Week 2 and remains a critical presence with other defenders sidelined.
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard stands to see increased backfield opportunities as teammate Jonathon Brooks is considered week-to-week with a groin injury. Brooks aggravated the same groin issue he originally suffered during training camp in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. While Brooks undergoes further medical evaluations and seeks second opinions, Hubbard and AJ Dillon are next in line for the Panthers.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that veteran wide receiver Mike Evans will have his practice workload managed this week due to a hip issue. Evans exited Sunday's 35-13 victory over the Dolphins in the second half and did not return, though Shanahan noted the injury is not severe and he could have played if the game was closer. The team is closely monitoring his health alongside teammate Demarcus Robinson's high-ankle sprain.
Veteran punter Mitch Wishnowsky officially reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Monday after serving as a standard elevation for Sunday's 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 34-year-old specialist punted four times, averaging 46.3 yards per punt with a net of 41.0 yards, a long of 54, and one downed inside the 20. He is filling in while incumbent punter Bryce Baringer begins the regular season on injured reserve.
Cooper Rush was benched after starting the Atlanta Falcons' first two games of the 2026 season following Tua Tagovailoa's oblique injury. Rush struggled mightily, completing 56.4 percent of passes and tossing one touchdown against a league-leading four interceptions. He was eventually replaced by rookie Jack Strand in the third quarter of a 34-3 blowout loss to Carolina, prompting the Falcons to name Michael Penix Jr. the starter for Week 3.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London found himself in a heated exchange with a spectator in the stands during the team's blowout loss. London noted that the individual made personal remarks toward him as the struggling Falcons fell to an 0-2 record on the season. As London prepares for Week 3, the offense will see Michael Penix Jr. take over starting quarterback duties against the Packers.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis has faced heavy pressure to begin the 2026 season behind an offensive line that allowed nine sacks through two games. League data highlights Willis among quarterbacks facing pressure on over 43% of dropbacks. As the Dolphins evaluate their rebuilding roster under head coach Jeff Hafley, Willis has shown mobility and accuracy but managed just one passing and one rushing touchdown in two games.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson caught 4 of a team-high 11 targets for 41 yards and scored his third touchdown of the season in Sunday's overtime win against the New York Jets. Watson paced the offense with a 94% route rate and a 36% target share, serving as a primary weapon for quarterback Jordan Love as the Packers successfully rallied from a double-digit deficit to secure a dramatic victory.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love engineered a thrilling 20-17 come-from-behind win over the New York Jets in Week 2, erasing a ten-point fourth-quarter deficit. Highlighting his starting tenure, Love connected late with Christian Watson on an RPO pass to secure the resilient road victory. Additionally, league data notes Love has faced intense pressure on more than 43% of his dropbacks through the first two games of the season.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers was "very close" to playing in Week 2 after undergoing a meniscus trim procedure on September 8. Head coach Klint Kubiak announced that Bowers will practice this week and is aiming to make his 2026 debut Sunday against the Saints if he experiences no setbacks. In his absence, Michael Mayer has started and caught nine passes for 55 yards over the first two games.
New Orleans Saints starting left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. suffered a severe high-ankle sprain during a 24-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens and is expected to undergo surgery, leaving him out indefinitely for approximately 10 weeks with a potential return late in the season. The 2025 first-round pick has been a bright spot on a spotty line. Asim Richards replaced him against Baltimore and will take over starting left tackle duties.
Kansas City Chiefs speedy third-year wide receiver Xavier Worthy led all wide receivers in snaps with 69 during Sunday's 33-30 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts, ahead of Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton. Worthy hauled in five catches for 25 yards while being utilized to stretch the defense horizontally and vertically, while also contributing heavily with 22 run-blocking snaps in the team's offensive game plan.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has a good shot to play against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3 after missing the previous game with a hamstring injury, according to head coach Jesse Minter. Flowers logged a limited practice on Friday and is expected to return to full participation as preparation begins, aiming to replicate his explosive Week 1 pace of 5 catches for 150 yards and a score.
The Miami Dolphins signed linebacker Andre Jones Jr. off the Buffalo Bills' practice squad to bolster their special teams unit under coordinator Chris Tabor. Tabor previously coached Jones in Buffalo last season, where the undrafted linebacker appeared in three games and recorded five total tackles. Jones has logged 294 special teams snaps since entering the NFL in 2023.
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota is expected to start Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks while Jayden Daniels evaluates a dislocated left elbow. Mariota directed the offense in the second half of a 37-20 loss to the Cowboys, finishing 11-of-16 for 111 yards and a touchdown. Given Daniels' previous history with the same injury, Mariota could face an extended run as the starter for the Commanders.
