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Green Bay Packers guard Aaron Banks was officially inactive for Sunday's divisional game against the Minnesota Vikings due to a knee injury. Banks had been listed as questionable after limited practice participation all week. With Banks sidelined, rookie offensive lineman Jager Burton was slated to step into the starting lineup at guard for Green Bay during their Week 1 regular season matchup.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Andy Dalton was named active as the primary backup behind starter Jalen Hurts for Sunday's season opener against the Washington Commanders. Dalton won the No. 2 job over Tanner McKee, who was designated as the emergency third quarterback alongside inactive rookie Cole Payton. Dalton's veteran presence provides immediate depth for Philadelphia's signal-calling group.
Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu was active for Sunday's Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals despite dealing with a hip issue. Tuipulotu entered the weekend listed as questionable after being limited in practice throughout the week. His availability provides crucial defensive line depth for the Chargers after his game-day status remained uncertain leading up to kickoff.
New York Jets starting nickel cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. sustained a calf injury during the second quarter of Sunday's season opener against the Tennessee Titans. Brownlee was assisted off the field by medical trainers before being carted into the locker room, leaving New York's secondary further depleted as he was officially declared questionable to return to the game.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns and is questionable to return. Before walking to the locker room with trainers in the second quarter, Thomas caught three passes on three targets for 40 yards, becoming the second-youngest player in franchise history to reach 2,000 career receiving yards.
Cincinnati Bengals seventh-round rookie defensive tackle Landon Robinson arrived at Paycor Stadium for Week 1 wearing his formal Navy Service Dress Blue uniform to honor his alma mater. Despite making the 53-man roster after a strong preseason, the Naval Academy graduate was officially listed on Cincinnati's inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Cleveland Browns running back and kickoff returner Dylan Sampson suffered a knee injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. After visiting the sideline medical tent and making trips to the locker room, Sampson was officially ruled out. Before his exit, Sampson racked up 64 yards on two kickoff returns without recording any offensive touches, leaving Quinshon Judkins and Raheim Sanders in the backfield.
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will miss at least a month after sustaining a left ankle deltoid sprain during Thursday's season opener against the Rams in Australia. The second-round selection played 21 snaps without recording a catch prior to his second-quarter exit. While surgery is not currently scheduled, Stribling is gathering secondary medical opinions and remains a strong candidate for injured reserve placement.
Detroit Lions left guard Christian Mahogany suffered a knee injury on the team's second offensive possession against the New Orleans Saints. After winning the starting LG role over Ben Bartch, Mahogany fell to the turf on a Jahmyr Gibbs run, walked off under his own power, and was subsequently carted to the locker room. He is officially questionable to return, with Bartch stepping in at left guard.
Cleveland Browns running back Raheim Sanders moved into the primary backup role behind starter Quinshon Judkins during Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sanders' expanded responsibility came after fellow running back Dylan Sampson suffered a first-quarter knee injury and was ruled out, leaving Cleveland's backfield depth reliant on Judkins and Sanders for the remainder of the game.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson enters Sunday Night Football against the New York Giants as a focal point for the offense. Ferguson, established as Dallas' unquestioned TE1, previously posted career-high numbers (13 receptions on 14 targets) against linebacker Tremaine Edmunds last season, who now leads New York's linebacking corps. Ferguson's involvement in both the passing attack and blocking support will be critical to protecting Dak Prescott.
Charles Woods was featured in national media coverage examining key storylines for the 2026 NFL regular season. Focus remains on the Kansas City Chiefs' outlook as QB Patrick Mahomes returns from major knee surgery to lead a revamped roster featuring new running back Kenneth Walker.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes will start Monday Night Football against the Broncos, returning nine months after tearing his ACL and LCL last December. Mahomes logged full practice participation all week and carries no injury designation for his ninth consecutive Week 1 start. FOX Sports' Charles Woodson highlighted Mahomes' return as a top storyline following Kansas City's 6-11 season in 2025, supported by new RB Kenneth Walker.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Josh Williams was elevated from the practice squad to the active gameday roster for Sunday's season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Williams will serve as the team's No. 3 running back option behind Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell with Sean Tucker sidelined.
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan is inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Bengals due to a knee injury after entering the weekend listed as doubtful. McMillan was limited in practice throughout Week 1 prep and is expected to have a chance to return for Week 2. In his absence, rookie Ted Hurst III will step up as Tampa Bay's No. 3 wide receiver option behind starters Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin in Cincinnati.
Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals due to a hamstring injury. Tucker's absence frees up goal-line and rotational touches for backfield leaders Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell. To fill the vacancy, Tampa Bay elevated running back Joshua Williams from the practice squad on Saturday to serve as the No. 3 option behind Irving and Gainwell for the season-opening matchup in Cincinnati.
Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing surgery on Saturday to repair a serious hip injury suffered in practice. Davis, who had secured the primary backup spot behind Javonte Williams during training camp, was placed on injured reserve. Dallas elevated Israel Abanikanda off the practice squad to join Williams, Emari Demercado, and Hunter Luepke in the backfield.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devontez Walker is inactive for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts due to an ankle injury. Walker's absence tests Baltimore's wide receiver depth, prompting the team to elevate wideout Chris Moore from the practice squad for gameday action.
Rookie wide receiver Elijah Sarratt is officially a healthy scratch for the Baltimore Ravens' season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. Baltimore elevated veteran wideout Chris Moore from the practice squad to take Sarratt's spot on the active gameday roster due to Moore's special teams experience.
Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. is a healthy scratch for Sunday's Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Believed to be a primary backup offensive guard and tackle, Jones was left off the gameday roster in favor of backup linemen Andrew Vorhees and Carson Vinson.
