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Allen did not catch his only target during Monday night's 31-10 win over Denver.

Allen played only one snap on offense, failing to build on his preseason momentum. The wide receiver was also on the field for four snaps on special teams. Allen appears to be the No. 4 wideout behind Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Tyquan Thornton ahead of the team's matchup with the Colts in Week 2.

The Eagles placed Dickerson (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Chris McPherson of the team's official site reports.

Dickerson injured his knee in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders last Sunday. The left guard will now need to miss at least four games before he can return to the active roster from IR. Willie Lampkin is set to be the starting left guard while Dickerson recovers.

Hutchinson recorded five tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, during Detroit's 31-30 overtime win over New Orleans on Sunday.

Hutchinson tallied 6.0 sacks over the Lions' final four games of the 2025 regular season, and the fifth-year defensive end picked up where he left off Sunday. He took down Tyler Shough for an eight-yard loss late in the second quarter to force a fourth down, and Hutchinson added another sack for 10 yards on the Saints' quarterback late in the fourth frame. It was the 10th time in Hutchinson's career that he recorded at least 2.0 sacks in a game, but he'll have his hands full Thursday keeping Bills' superstar QB Josh Allen in check.

Barnes recorded six tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses (including an interception) during the Lions' 31-30 overtime win over the Saints on Tuesday.

Although Barnes wasn't listed as a starter on defense, his 77 defensive snaps were second-most among that position behind only Jack Campbell (90). Barnes set the tone for Detroit right out of halftime, diving in front of a Tyler Shough pass intended for Noah Fant to set the Lions up in Saints territory, leading to a one-yard touchdown run by Jahmyr Gibbs seven plays later. Barnes added a six-yard sack on the Saints' next offensive drive, and the sixth-year pro is off to a terrific start to the 2026 campaign. The Lions' defense will certainly be tested on a short week, hitting the road to take on the Bills on Thursday.

Jones recorded five tackles (one solo) and an interception during Monday's 31-10 loss at Kansas City.

With the Chiefs backed up near their own goal line in the third quarter, Jones found himself at the right place at the right time on an overthrown ball over the middle by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, setting up a Broncos field goal. He'll be looking to keep up the momentum come Week 2 versus the Jaguars.

Donald has a "very, very realistic chance" to play versus the Giants in Week 2, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Donald isn't a lock to play against New York on Monday night, but it appears there is a good chance the 35-year-old will suit up for his first NFL game since January 2024. The future Hall of Famer has appeared in 154 regular-season games during his career, accumulating 542 total tackles, 111.0 sacks, 24 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries. Donald is also a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, eight-time All-Pro and 10-time Pro Bowler, among other accomplishments.

The Chargers signed Valdes-Scantling to their practice squad Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Valdes-Scantling spent training camp with the Cowboys but was released on cutdown day. Valdes-Scantling has ample NFL experience, though his numbers have dwindled since he recorded 687 receiving yards with Kansas City in 2022. Valdes-Scantling's signing was in response to a slew of Week 1 injuries to wideouts Ladd McConkey (ribs), Derius Davis (undisclosed) and KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring). With that said, Valdes-Scantling isn't likely to make a major fantasy impact at this point in his career, even if he logs some time on the gameday roster.

James recorded 10 total tackles (seven solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Cardinals.

James opened the season with a vintage performance, notching double-digit stops after having only done so twice over 16 regular-season contests in 2025. The safety was on the field for all 75 of the team's defensive snaps, and he appears to be on track to remain rather busy on the back end of the Chargers' defense again this year.

The Packers waived Dean (undisclosed) from injured reserve Tuesday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Dean reverted to the Packers' IR after clearing waivers in late August. The safety likely believes he can contribute to another franchise in 2026 and is now a free agent able to sign with another organization as soon as he is healthy.

Allen recorded five tackles (three solo) including 2.0 sacks during Monday's 31-10 loss at Kansas City.

Allen got off to a great start to the year in Week 1, recording multiple sacks in a game for his first time since 2024. The disruption he creates on the interior won't always show up in the box score, but he'll remain a big part of the defensive puzzle for Denver going into a Week 2 matchup versus the Jaguars.