NFL Player News
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Brock Purdy QB | SF
49ers' Brock Purdy: To resume practicing Wednesday
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Purdy (left shoulder/toe) will resume practicing Wednesday, at which point the 49ers will evaluate him to see if he'll be ready to return Sunday against the Jaguars, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Purdy was able to practice last week in a limited fashion after sitting out Week 2 due to a turf toe variant and also an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, but he was listed as questionable for this past Sunday's game versus the Cardinals and eventually ruled out. Mac Jones got another spot start under center and completed 27 of 41 passes for 284 yards, one touchdown and one interception, but he also aggravated a PCL sprain in his left knee and is considered day-to-day, as Shanahan told Wagoner. With San Francisco's top two quarterbacks in limbo ahead of Week 4 action, how Purdy fares as the week goes on likely will be the determining factor for who Shanahan calls upon Sunday.
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Jayden Daniels QB | WAS
Commanders' Jayden Daniels: Still considered day-to-day
Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Daniels (knee) is still day-to-day, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Quinn said he'd have an update on Daniels' health Wednesday, per Tashan Reed of The Washington Post, but for now the second-year quarterback's status remains up in the air for Sunday's road matchup against the Falcons. Backup Marcus Mariota piloted Washington's offense well in Week 3's win over the Raiders, providing the Commanders confidence that things will remains steady if Daniels requires further time on the sideline to get right.
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Russell Wilson QB | NYG
Giants' Russell Wilson: Giants considering changes
Head coach Brian Daboll said Monday when asked whether the team is considering a potential change from Wilson as the starting quarterback, "We're evaluating everything," Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Wilson came down to earth after throwing for 450 yards Week 2, instead struggling mightily during Sunday night's 22-9 primetime loss to the Chiefs. The veteran signal-caller averaged a paltry 5.0 yards per attempt , finishing the game with 160 passing yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions on 18-for-32 passing while rushing five times for 27 yards. After such an unconvincing showing, it's possible New York will turn away from Wilson and instead opt to give rookie Jaxson Dart or veteran backup Jameis Winston a chance to spark this offense Week 4 against the Chargers.
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Kirk Cousins QB | ATL
Falcons' Kirk Cousins: Makes 2025 debut in blowout
Cousins completed five of seven passes for 29 yards during Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Panthers.
Cousins didn't play at all during the preseason and hadn't seen game action since getting benched at the end of last season. Despite the dud from Michael Penix on Sunday, the Falcons are still rolling with the youngster as their starter and trying to trade Cousins. However, Jay Glazer reported on Fox NFL Sunday that Atlanta hasn't received any trade inquiries about the veteran QB, despite several teams dealing with injured signal-callers.
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Justin Fields QB | NYJ
Jets' Justin Fields: No updates on Week 4 status
Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Monday that he does not yet have an update on Fields' progress through the concussion protocol, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
New York will face off against the Dolphins on Monday Night Football in Week 4, which as Brian Costello of the New York Post notes could delay a tangible update on Fields' health until Thursday, when the team's first official injury report of the week is released. In order to suit up versus Miami, Fields will need to fully clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, which he entered during the Jets' loss to the Bills in Week 3. If Fields can't gain clearance in time to play against the Dolphins, Tyrod Taylor will draw another start.
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Joe Milton III QB | DAL
Cowboys' Joe Milton: Sees work in garbage time
Milton completed three of five passes for 41 yards and an interception in Sunday's 31-14 loss to the Bears.
The second-year QB saw his first regular-season action with the Cowboys, handling the final drive in the fourth quarter and guiding the team down the field into the red zone for a potential score until he overthrew KaVontae Turpin in the end zone for an INT. Milton will only come off the bench in garbage time unless something happens to Dak Prescott, but if he were to get a start, his big arm and mobility could give him some fantasy appeal even if his lack of polish would make him extremely volatile.
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Caleb Williams QB | CHI
Bears' Caleb Williams: Precise against Dallas
Williams completed 19 of 28 passes for 298 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions in Sunday's 31-14 win over the Cowboys. He added five rushes for 12 yards.
Williams has consistently looked sharp during the scripted portions of Chicago's game plans to begin the season, which remained the case Sunday when he connected for a 35-yard touchdown with Rome Odunze on the opening drive. He carried his strong performance through the entire game, however, and matched his career high with four passing scores while also completing four passes of more than 30 yards. In addition to the explosiveness, Williams didn't take a sack or turn the ball over in one of the most well-rounded showings of his young career.
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Tyler Shough QB | NO
Saints' Tyler Shough: First NFL action in garbage time
Shough failed to complete either of his pass attempts in Sunday's 44-13 loss to Seattle.
Shough got his first taste of the pros when he took over for Spencer Rattler on New Orleans' final drive in garbage time Sunday. The 2025 second-round pick failed to complete either of his pass attempts in the brief outing. This wasn't a changing of the guard, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Shough take over at some point this season if the Saints continue stacking losses under Rattler.
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Dak Prescott QB | DAL
Cowboys' Dak Prescott: Misses Lamb in Week 3 loss
Prescott completed 31 of 40 passes for 251 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 31-14 loss to the Bears.
The Cowboys got off to a disjointed start on offense, as Javonte Williams fumbled on the opening possession, with CeeDee Lamb (ankle) departing for the game one drive later. Prescott kept Dallas competitive for a while, guiding the team to a pair of field goals before connecting with George Pickens from two yards away for a touchdown. Prescott faded in the second half without his top pass catcher, averaging only 6.5 yards per attempt while throwing two picks. His fantasy outlook in Week 4 will depend significantly on Lamb's status, but a matchup against the Packers will be tough regardless.
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Russell Wilson QB | NYG
Giants' Russell Wilson: Abysmal showing against Chiefs
Wilson completed 18 of 32 passes for 160 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 22-9 loss to the Chiefs. He added five rushes for 27 yards.
Wilson was unable to replicate his heroics from Week 2, averaging only 5.0 yards per attempt while also throwing an interception deep in Chiefs territory late in the second quarter. That halted the Giants' offensive momentum and set the tone for an abysmal overall showing. Wilson has struggled to move the offense in two of three games this season and will draw another tough assignment in Week 4 against the Chargers.