Mon Sep 25 6:28pm ET
Field Level Media
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was back at practice on Monday after being inactive for the 49ers' home victory over the New York Giants last Thursday night, but fellow star wide receiver Deebo Samuel did not practice.
Aiyuk suffered a shoulder injury in Week 2 on his first catch against the Los Angeles Rams. He finished with 43 yards in a 30-23 road victory.
In Week 1, Aiyuk caught eight passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns at Pittsburgh in the 49ers' 30-7 victory.
Aiyuk, 25, was a first-round pick (25th overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Arizona State.
Samuel (ribs) was held out of Monday's on-field workouts after playing a big role in the win over the Giants.
Coach Kyle Shanahan said on Friday the minor injury wasn't expected to keep Samuel out too long.
"(He's) pretty sore, so it'll be day-to-day," Shanahan said.
Samuel was hurt in the fourth quarter following a 19-yard reception.
"I actually fell on the ball and I thought it was my ribs," Samuel said after the game. "I think the wind got knocked out of me. But after going in the tent, everything checked out fine and I was good."
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw, listed day-to-day with an ankle injury, did not practice on Monday.
The 49ers (3-0) host the Arizona Cardinals (1-2) Sunday.
Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson violated the terms of his probation, and a Massachusetts judge issued an arrest warrant on Monday after Jackson failed to appear in court last Friday. Jackson was charged with driving 100 mph in Massachusetts in 2021 while he was a member of the New England Patriots. He never paid a $600 fine or attended a four-hour class on reckless driving. Last year, he was arrested in Massachusetts in relation to a non-violent family issue and was released a day later. Jackson was also arrested in Florida in 2015 on suspicion of robbery and burglary but was found not guilty. The 27-year-old was a surprise inactive in the Week 3 win over the Minnesota Vikings, but it wasn't related to his off-field issue. It remains to be seen if the Chargers will discipline Jackson or if he'll play in Week 4 against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders.
From RotoBaller
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh wouldn't say if the team planned on adding another quarterback this week, saying it was a question for general manager Joe Douglas. "Everyone is held accountable," Saleh said when asked with QB Zach Wilson ranking near the bottom of every major statistical category as a passer, if he's being held to a different standard than his teammates. Saleh also said the box score doesn't tell the whole story when it comes to Wilson, but the film he's put out since Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles on the first series of the season has been downright bad. The Jets are at least going to roll with Wilson as their starter under center for one more week on Sunday night in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs, but you have to think if things don't improve soon, Wilson could find himself on the bench again soon.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) is officially active on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams after being listed as questionable to play. Burrow aggravated his right-calf strain in Week 2, an injury that kept him out for all of training camp and the preseason. The 26-year-old was able to do enough throughout the week to convince the coaching staff to let him play, though. Burrow probably isn't 100 percent, however, and fantasy managers that started him the first two weeks of the season probably should have gone in another direction to be safe. The Bengals will try to keep Burrow out of harm's way as much as possible, which could mean a bigger workload for lead back Joe Mixon in this one.
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua (oblique) is officially active for the Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. Nacua has been dealing with an oblique injury the last two weeks, but he was never really expected to be in any danger of sitting out. The 23-year-old has burst onto the scene with Cooper Kupp (hamstring) on Injured Reserve, catching a whopping 25 passes on an absurd 35 targets for 266 yards in his first two NFL games as quarterback Matthew Stafford's favorite target. Now that he's officially active, he should remain a target hog on Monday night as the Rams look to get their second win of the season in Cincinnati.
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The New Orleans Saints officially reinstated running back Alvin Kamara from suspension on Monday. The Saints will be getting Kamara back for his 2023 debut in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it's good timing with Jamaal Williams (hamstring) on Injured Reserve. Rookie Kendre Miller led the backfield in the Week 3 loss to the Green Bay Packers, carrying the ball nine times for just 34 yards while also catching his only target for no gain. The Saints could ease the 28-year-old Kamara back into the fold, but even if they do, he should have a pretty significant role in the backfield right away next to Miller and Tony Jones Jr.
From RotoBaller
Miami Dolphins WR Robbie Chosen reverted to the practice squad Monday, Sept. 25, after being on the active roster for the Week 3 game.
From TheHuddle
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder) was seen participating in practice on Monday. The Niners aren't required to release an official injury report this week until Wednesday, but it's a good sign that Aiyuk is back on the practice field after he was held out of last Thursday night's win over the New York Giants due to a shoulder injury he suffered in Week 2. We'll have a better idea of whether he has a shot at returning in Week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals later in the week after the team holds a few more practices. In the first two games of the year, Aiyuk caught 11 of his 14 targets for 172 yards and two touchdowns and will remain a big part of San Fran's passing attack when he's healthy.
From RotoBaller
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (thigh) was listed as a limited practice participant on the team's estimated injury report on Monday after they went through a walkthrough. Montgomery didn't play in the Week 3 win over the Atlanta Falcons, but it seems as though he'll have a chance to return after missing just one game for a Week 4 matchup against the division-rival Green Bay Packers this Thursday night. In the 26-year-old's absence on Sunday, rookie Jahmyr Gibbs saw 17 carries for 80 yards, with Craig Reynolds and Zonovan Knight backing him up. Montgomery's return would cap the upside of Gibbs, who has so far been a disappointment for fantasy managers expecting RB1 upside in his first NFL season.
From RotoBaller
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ribs) was not seen at the team's practice on Monday. Samuel took a hard shot to his ribs in last Thursday night's blowout victory over the New York Giants, so his status for Week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals is somewhat in question. The 49ers won't release their first official injury report for the week until Wednesday, so we suggest fantasy managers check back then for an update. The 27-year-old could miss more practice time this week, but it remains to be seen if he's truly in danger of missing Sunday's game. With Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder) missing last Thursday's game, Deebo went off for six catches (12 targets), 129 yards and his first touchdown of 2023.
From RotoBaller
Denver Broncos RB Dwayne Washington reverted to the practice squad Monday, Sept. 25, after being on the active roster for the Week 3 game.
From TheHuddle
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol on Monday. Waddle was ruled out for Miami's 70-20 record-setting win over the Denver Broncos in Week 3 on Sunday, but it sounds as though he's making progress and could have a chance to play in Week 4 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills. We'll keep a close eye on Waddle's practice status this week and we'll have a better idea of whether he has a shot to return this weekend later in the week. As long as Waddle clears the concussion protocol and is available to play, he'll be a must-star in all fantasy lineups despite a tough matchup with Buffalo's defense.
From RotoBaller
The Green Bay Packers didn't have an official practice on Monday, but they listed wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) as a non-participant on their estimated injury report after he missed his third straight game to open the year in Week 3. Watson has put in some limited practices in recent weeks, though, giving the impression that he's on the cusp of making his 2023 debut. However, on a short week, the Packers could decide to hold him out yet again this Thursday night against the Detroit Lions. If the 24-year-old pass-catcher does suit up this week, he'll be in danger of having his snaps limited in his first game of the year. Romeo Doubs has been the team's most productive wideout through three weeks without Watson in the fold, but rookies Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks have also made positive impacts.
From RotoBaller
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) went through a workout on Monday morning and there is optimism that he will play and that his status for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams is trending in the right direction, according to sources. Burrow is campaigning with the coaching staff and trainers to play, but his status remains uncertain. Burrow's final status for Week 3 will become official soon. If the 26-year-old is inactive, backup Jake Browning would start for the Bengals, which would be a big downgrade for all of the team's offensive skill players in terms of fantasy upside. Burrow missed all of training camp and the preseason because of his calf injury, and it's led to a slow start for the entire Bengals offense.
From RotoBaller
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Vita Vea (pectoral) and LB Devin White (groin) are on track to play in the Week 3 game, according to a source.
From TheHuddle
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Carlton Davis (toe) will not play in the Week 3 game, according to a source.
From TheHuddle
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared LB Markees Watts, LB SirVocea Dennis, DT Deadrin Senat, OT Brandon Walton, DL Calijah Kancey, TE Payne Durham and CB Carlton Davis inactive for Week 3.
From TheHuddle
The Philadelphia Eagles have declared CB Mario Goodrich, TE Albert Okwuegbunam, QB Tanner McKee, RB Boston Scott, DT Moro Ojomo, OT Tyler Steen and WR Quez Watkins inactive for Week 3.
From TheHuddle
Seattle Seahawks S Jamal Adams (quadriceps) is on track to play in the Week 4 game, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
From TheHuddle
Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander (back), S Zayne Anderson (hamstring), OT David Bakhtiari (knee), LB De'Vondre Campbell (ankle), OG Elgton Jenkins (knee), OT Zach Tom (knee) and CB Carrington Valentine (biceps) did not participate in practice Monday, Sept. 25. LB Rashan Gary (knee) was limited during practice. The Packers did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
From TheHuddle
Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) was limited during practice Monday, Sept. 25. The Packers did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Fantasy Spin: Jones has missed the last two games but could be a game-time decision this week, so fantasy players will need to monitor the situation. He is a starting option in all leagues when healthy.
From TheHuddle