Falcons to go with QB Tua Tagovailoa

Sep 07, 2026

Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will start on Sunday against the Steelers.

The Falcons finally made the choice today, just six days before the start of the regular season, according to multiple reports.

Related players: Michael Penix, Jack Strand, Cooper Rush

Fantasy Impact:

As the story pointed out, Tua was the favorite all along, but really had an up and down camp and offseason. In the end it wasn't necessarily a competition as Penix was coming off an ACL injury and wasn't healthy enough to really push Tua until later in August. The QB2 hasn't been named yet but probably depends on if Penix is healthy enough. Strand got some positive press this summer, but something would probably have to go wrong for him to see QB1 work early in the season. This feels like a year where we see both Tagovailoa and Penix in multiple games and neither should be counted on as a longer-term solution to your QB spot, even in deeper two-QB or superflex leagues.

today

49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) looks like he'll play Week 1

Pro Football Talk

39 minutes ago

Tight end George Kittle traveled with the 49ers to Australia, which was a sign he would play in Thursday night’s season opener. It sounds like Kittle will play, but how much remains to be seen.

“It’s been pretty cool to see Kittle out there looking like himself, looking fresh,” offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “How that affects him on game day and what the workload is, that will be determined. But he looks good to me.

Fantasy Impact:

Kittle sounds like he'll come with risks for fantasy owners in Week 1. Game flow could also be a factor in how much he plays. The good news is the story said Kittle is practicing at full speed and getting a ton of reps. Kubiak added, "I feel like we’re in good shape." Kittle tore his right Achilles in a Jan. 11 playoff game against the Eagles. He underwent surgery three days later.

yesterday

Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet on aggressive timetable

Corbin K. Smith on X

yesterday · 8:26 PM EDT

Zach Charbonnet has an "aggressive" timetable that he's currently on target to make coming back from torn ACL, per Mike Macdonald.

Related players: Jadarian Price, Emanuel Wilson, George Holani

Fantasy Impact:

The post said the team wouldn't divulge what that timetable looks like, however. We do know Charbonnet will miss the first four games of the season - at least. But it sounds like part of the plan may be to get him back soon after that. However, Charbonnet had his surgery in late February, so an early October return is still only about 7-8 months of recovery. Mcdonald did say Charbonnet has looking "dang good." For now, the rookie Price is poised to be the team's RB1.

Cardinals optimistic RB Jeremiyah Love plays Week 1

Adam Schefter on X

yesterday · 8:20 PM EDT

Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur said Monday he is optimistic that first-round pick Jeremiyah Love will be able to play Sunday against the Chargers.

Related players: Tyler Allgeier, Zonovan Knight

Fantasy Impact:

We're at about the four-week mark since Love suffered a high ankle sprain and it's been a race against the clock to get him ready. While the Cards would love to have their first round pick in the lineup Week 1, they have a more than capable back in Allgeier. However, this seems like very good news for Love owners that he'll be ready to go Week 1. It will be worth monitoring right up until gametime to see if we can get a clue about a potential workload if Love is active. Even if he's a go, Love could be on a pitch count.