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Browns unofficial depth chart. Quinshon Judkins now listed as starting RB.

Related players: Jerome Ford, Dylan Sampson

The Browns pretty much used a three-headed monster at RB in Week 2. Judkins had 10 carries for 61 yards and added three catches for 10. Ford had six carries and five catches while Sampson had four rushes and three catches, one of which was a touchdown. Judkins should be the safest play of the three heading into Week 3, which is a tough matchup against the Packers. However, it looks like Ford and Sampson could still be involved, but also look like much riskier fantasy plays.

Successful foot & clavicle surgery thank you God.

Related players: Jayden Reed

Reed broke his clavicle in Week 2's game and underwent successful surgery. Reed was also dealing with a Jones fracture in his foot, and also had surgery for that. On the lighter side of Reed's injuries, after the surgery he posted that the Packers would win the Super Bowl while high on anesthesia. Reed will be placed on IR and the timetable so far is to be back in November.

The Vikings are making a move to fortify the quarterback position while J.J. McCarthy recovers from his ankle injury.

Per NFL Media, Minnesota is signing quarterback Desmond Ridder to their 53-man roster.

Related players: Carson Wentz, Max Brosmer

Ridder, 26, spent the preseason with the Bengals but had not found a team since he was let go at the end of August. The story goes on to say by signing Ridder to the 53-man roster, the Vikings will be able to have him suit up as the emergency third QB. We reported yesterday the team loves Brosmer, but the bigger question was could he be ready if Wentz under performs early on. The Ridder signing could mean he will eventually slide up and become the QB2.

The Vikings are placing starting RB Aaron Jones on Injured Reserve, knocking him out four games. He has a hamstring injury.

Related players: Jordan Mason, Zavier Scott, Ty Chandler, Cam Akers

Mason becomes RB1 and Akers is signing to the practice squad, the report went on to say. Scott and Chandler are also on the roster, but the Vikings seem to like Akers so he could be elevated sooner than later. The bigger news here is Mason should see a much bigger workload with Jones out of action.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen will be sporting a new look on Thursday night.

On Tuesday, Allen said he’s “a little bruised up” but otherwise fine heading into this week’s game. He was sporting a visor on his helmet at practice and said he thinks he will wear it as further protection on Thursday.

“We’ll see. We’ll probably wear it in the game,” Allen said in his press conference. “Just trying to get used to it.”

Allen had to leave Sunday’s win over the Jets for a brief period after he got hit in the face at the end of a running play, the story said. Allen’s nose was bleeding, but he returned with gauze in one nostril and had no further issues in the game. The story went on to say Allen has not worn a visor in an NFL game, but wore one in college.

As the game progressed, Cam Skattebo played more snaps (35-28) and outrushed (45-15 yards) Tyrone Tracy and scored a 1-yard touchdown.

“Thought Skat was running good,” Daboll said. “That could be a week-to-week deal.”

Related players: Devin Singletary

Many are speculating Tracy’s role Sunday returning kickoffs meant a demotion. Tracy publicly spoke out saying the team should have ran the ball more in Week 1. Also, Singletary started the game which was another sign to read into. But the team denied he had a reduced role, and said they wanted to get the ball in his hands more with kick returns. We had reports of Tracy easily looking like the team's RB1 in camp this past summer, but Skattebo definitely had an increased role in Week 2. It looks like a full on committee or hot-hand situation going forward with Skattebo trending upward at least after Week 2.

Asked Eagles OC Kevin Patullo about the lack of designed QB runs and zone read keeps for Jalen Hurts. Said just haven’t gotten to or because of how they’re being defended.

“Don’t worry, they’re coming.”

Last season the Eagles offense took about four weeks to really get going, especially the passing game. So, it's possible the team hasn't shown all its cards yet on that side of the ball. Hurts threw for just over 100 yards, but he also just ran for 15 yards in Week 2 after running for 62 yards in Week 1.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on Christian Kirk and Braxton Berrios: 'Progressing very well, expect to get those guys back this week'

The return of Kirk could help the Texans offense, which hasn't done a whole lot over the first two weeks of the season. Before the injury, those who follow the team said Kirk was the team's clear WR2 in camp, so it's possible he could slide right back into that role starting in Week 3.

Bengals also are signing QB Mike White to their practice squad, per source.

So both White and Sean Clifford added to Cincinnati’s practice squad.

Related players: Jake Browning, Brett Rypien

After Joe Burrow injured his toe and will be out at least three months, the Bengals are stocking up on quarterbacks. Browning will take over the starting job and can be picked up in just about any format. Rypien will likely be the number-two with White and Clifford taking on the insurance roles.

John Harbaugh said players understand that “the ball goes where it goes based on the reads,” but admitted that making sure everyone is getting a chance is something they are “kind of grappling with” at this point in the season.

“That’s kind of a blessing, but it’s also a dilemma, and we’re working through it, but hopefully it’s a tiny dilemma that puts a lot of points on the board,” Harbaugh said, via a transcript from the team. “That’s what we’re hoping for.”

Related players: Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins

Owners of Andrews, Bateman and Hopkins are waiting for their breakouts despite the Ravens offense putting up a lot of points. To maybe make things worse, the story points out Isaiah Likely should be on his way back soon after missing the first two weeks. So far Andrews has just two catches and Bateman four. Hopkins has played just 28 snaps thus far over two weeks. The Ravens take on the Lions and more points could be on the way, but it will be tough to trust those who haven't produced yet in the Ravens offense in your fantasy lineups.