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Last updated: September 25, 2026, 10:44 PM ET

Week 3 Injury Report

The Texans will be without Pro Bowl wideout Nico Collins for the second straight week as they try to avoid an 0-3 start against the Colts, according to inactives watch. The 49ers suffered a major blow, losing five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Nick Bosa for multiple weeks after he pulled a calf during practice. The Rams are targeting a Week 4 return for wide receiver Puka Nacua, who is listed as doubtful for Sunday. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not undergo surgery on his dislocated elbow, as the GM confirmed the procedure and IR are not on the table right now.

The Panthers will be without starting linebacker Devin Lloyd (calf) against the Browns, while wide receivers Coker and Legette are listed as questionable. The Jets will be missing No. 1 tight end Mason Taylor (thumb) and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick when they face the Lions, as Taylor was ruled out. Dolphins leading receiver Caleb Douglas will miss Sunday's game against the Chiefs, per the injury report. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley plans to play "fearless" Monday night against the Bears despite a stinger injury. Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. has been cleared to start Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Quarterback Updates

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will start Sunday after briefly fearing for his football future following a hospital scare, but the defending Super Bowl champions will be down two safeties. Darnold was limited Wednesday as he returned to practice. Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray said he recovered "pretty quickly" from his Week 1 concussion and is ready to go.

Game Results and Analysis

The Falcons upset the Packers 35-14 at Lambeau Field in Michael Penix Jr.'s return from an ACL injury, as Bijan Robinson and Drake London couldn't be stopped. Penix showed "resiliency" in his first game since tearing his ACL last November, sparking the Falcons' attack in the Lambeau rout. The Packers are off to their worst start in coach Matt LaFleur's eight seasons, and LaFleur admitted he doesn't know what they're doing well offensively.

Coaching and Personnel Storylines

The Shanahan-LaFleur dynamic spreads to Arizona, where new head coach Mike LaFleur faces Kyle Shanahan in a matchup that goes deeper than Cardinals vs. 49ers. Nick Chubb returned to Cleveland to officially retire as a member of the Browns, saying it provides better closure. Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. said he is "definitely" going to play this season for the Steelers in 2026, with the exact timing still to be determined. The NFL fined 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for imitating "chugging a beer," a penalty that left him baffled. The judge who presided over the criminal case of Packers RB Josh Jacobs denied a request to seal records.

Field Conditions and International Games

Field experts for the NFL and the NFL Players Association have been in Brazil for weeks, continuing to monitor field conditions in Rio ahead of a potential international game.

Fantasy Football and Betting

Adam Rank catches you up on the vital information and insight needed to make tough lineup decisions in fantasy football for Week 3. If injuries or tough matchups have you seeking help, Matt Bowen provides last-minute pickup options. An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks is available in The Playbook. Mike Clay reveals his top predicted Week 3 TD scorers, including Jahmyr Gibbs and others, in the anytime TD scorer predictions. A look at the odds, spreads, totals and FPI predictions for every NFL game is available in the Week 3 betting guide.

Week 3 Previews

Jalen Hurts against Chicago? Aaron Glenn back in Detroit? Dak vs. Lamar? There are 15 games on deck, with 15 previews from reporters and experts. One of the main objectives for Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid in Sunday's game is to reduce running back Kenneth Walker's workload a little bit. Ben Solak had some fun and did the impossible — predicting Super Bowl winners for the next five years, including a Seahawks repeat in 2026 and another Chiefs title by 2030, in his bold predictions. Follow live updates as Penix finds Hooper for a TD as the Falcons extend their lead over the Packers.