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Goodson (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Dolphins.

After being limited at practice this week, Goodson approached the contest listed as questionable. With his regular-season debut on hold, DJ Giddens and Ulysses Bentley are available Sunday to handle backfield snaps that don't go to Jonathan Taylor. Goodson's next chance to see action will occur next weekend against the Broncos.

Williams (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Williams managed to crack the Buccaneers' 53-man roster after a strong training camp, but the undrafted rookie out of LSU will be in street clothes for Week 1 as Tampa Bay goes with a three-man backfield of Bucky Irving, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker. Williams' next chance to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 2 against the Texans on Monday, Sept. 15.

Larvadain (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Larvadain had an impressive training camp and preseason to make an unlikely rise up the depth chart to claim a roster spot. He'll be inactive for Week 1, however, with Isaiah Bond and DeAndre Carter instead set to serve as the depth wide receivers for the Browns.

Mooney (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

After Mooney turned in a trio of limited practices this week, head coach Raheem Morris gauged the wideout as a game-time decision leading up to Sunday's contest. Ultimately, the Falcons decided it was for the best to hold Mooney out for the season opener after he injured his shoulder during the first practice of training camp and proceeded to miss the team's entire preseason slate. With Mooney sidelined, the Falcons will likely turn to KhaDarel Hodge and Casey Washington to handle more snaps alongside No. 1 wideout Drake London and slot man Ray-Ray McCloud.

Vea (foot) is active for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Falcons.

Vea missed the Bucs' first two practices of the week due to a foot injury. He managed to draw the questionable tag after logging a full practice Friday, and the veteran defensive lineman has done enough to be cleared to play Sunday. Vea is coming off a 2024 season in which he logged a career-high 7.0 sacks across 16 regular-season games.

Molden totaled four tackles (all solo) in Friday's 27-21 win against the Chiefs.

This was a relatively quiet performance by Molden after he averaged 5.8 tackles across his final nine regular-season games last year. Nonetheless, the veteran safety saw ample time on the field, as he logged 55 of the Chargers' 61 defensive snaps. Molden was able to play a near every-down role because Derwin James largely lined up in the slot.

Still finished Friday's 27-21 win over the Chiefs with three solo tackles.

The 2024 fifth-rounder saw his role steadily increase during his rookie season and ended up starting in 12 of the 14 regular-season games in which he played. That trend continued in Friday's regular-season opener, with Still playing 60 of 61 defensive snaps while also playing five snaps on special teams. Still will be a key piece for the Chargers' secondary alongside fellow defensive backs Cam Hart, Alohi Gilman, Derwin James and Donte Jackson. Next up for the Chargers is an AFC West clash against the Raiders on Monday, Sept. 15 in Las Vegas.

Hicks finished Friday's 27-21 loss to the Chargers with four tackles (three solo).

The 2024 fourth-rounder saw just one start in his rookie season, though he got the start at strong safety in Friday's game while also seeing work out of the slot and on special teams. The Chiefs' secondary got carved up by Justin Herbert, and they'll look to bounce back in their Week 2 matchup against Jalen Hurts and the Eagles in a rematch of Super Bowl LIX.

Tranquill registered five tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, in a loss to the Chargers on Friday.

Tranquill started off the season in fine form, taking down Justin Herbert twice in the second half. He also briefly left the game after getting shaken up in the third quarter but was able to return without missing much time. Tranquill's 2.0 sacks Friday matched the amount he recorded over all 16 of the regular-season contests he participated in last year.

Jones recorded two assisted tackles during the Chiefs' 27-21 loss to the Chargers on Friday.

Jones played 51 of 63 defensive snaps Friday, which was far more than backup defensive tackles Jerry Tillery (30) and Derrick Nnadi (26). The Chiefs were without rookie second-rounder Omarr Norman-Lott (ankle) on Friday, so Jones' snap count could be more balanced if the former returns for Week 2 against the Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 14.