A.J. Brown reportedly progressing well in ankle recovery

Sep 24, 2026

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is “moving pretty well” in his recovery from a high-ankle sprain, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Schefter said the original recovery estimate was six to eight weeks, but Brown currently appears capable of returning closer to the six-week end of that range. He cautioned that Brown still has work ahead and characterized six weeks as an estimate, not a firm timetable.

Fantasy Impact:

This is modestly encouraging for Brown’s rest-of-season outlook, but it does not support planning around an immediate Week 6 activation. He remains a strong IR stash, with Week 8 looking like a more practical target if Schefter’s six-week estimate proves accurate. Doubs, Hollins and Douglas should continue handling the majority of New England’s WR opportunities in the meantime.

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Sean McVay uncertain whether Puka Nacua will play in Week 3

Sarah Barshop

yesterday · 5:49 PM EDT

The Rams are not practicing today (they’re just having a jog-through) and Puka Nacua will not participate. McVay said he’s not sure whether Nacua will play in Week 3 but that the team is not concerned about it being a long-term injury for the WR.

Related Players: Davante Adam, Terrance Ferguson, Xavier Smith, Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell

Fantasy Impact:

Nacua’s Sunday-night kickoff creates another difficult lineup decision unless his status becomes clearer before the early games. Adams remains a high-end starter either way. Ferguson and the Rams’ fringe receivers would receive more opportunities if Nacua misses a second straight game, but none of the secondary wideouts currently projects as a dependable fantasy start.

Bills WR D.J. Moore practices in non-contact jersey Wednesday

Matt Parrino

yesterday · 4:37 PM EDT

D.J. Moore is practicing today and in a red non contact jersey after leaving last Thursday’s game with a shoulder injury.

Don’t see Keon Coleman or Ed Oliver. Joe Brady said that some players who aren’t out there today could end up playing.

Fantasy Impact:

Moore’s return in a non-contact capacity is an encouraging first step, but it does not guarantee that he will be cleared for Sunday. His ability to handle contact later in the week will be more instructive. Kincaid and Shakir would receive the strongest target boosts if Moore cannot play, while Coleman and Palmer would have opportunities for additional wide receiver reps.

Sam Darnold returns to practice; Seahawks targeting Friday decision

Brady Henderson

yesterday · 4:35 PM EDT

Mike Macdonald said QB Sam Darnold (glute) won't take every rep in practice today and that they'll ramp him up as the week goes on. He said they'd like to have a decision by Friday on whether or not he's playing Sunday at Washington.

Fantasy Impact:

Darnold’s return to practice gives him a legitimate chance to reclaim the starting job, but fantasy managers should avoid committing to either Seattle quarterback until Macdonald announces the decision. Lock has played well enough to remain a viable QB2 if he draws another start. Smith-Njigba remains an elite option regardless of the quarterback, while Seattle’s secondary pass catchers carry more volatility.