George Kittle expected to practice this week, has chance to play Week 1

Aug 30, 2026

49ers tight end George Kittle (Achilles) is expected to practice this week and has a “legitimate” chance of playing in Week 1 against the Rams in Australia.

Fantasy Impact:

Kittle has not had any setbacks in his recovery from his injured Achilles and was activated from the physically unable to perform list last Sunday. Worst case scenario looks to be the team keeping Kittle home to avoid the long travel to Melbourne and he makes his return in Week 2. How he practices this week will be worth monitoring and will determine whether he actually travels and plays with the team. If he travels, there’s a good chance he suits up on September 10 (September 11 in Australia). The 49ers are planning to leave a week ahead of the game, so we’ll have a better idea of Kittle’s status later this week.

today

Keenan Allen arrested early Sunday morning, charged with DWI

FOX59

2 hours ago

Colts WR Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with driving while intoxicated and DWI endangering a person, both misdemeanors.

Fantasy Impact:

Allen was arrested around 1 a.m. ET Sunday morning in downtown Indianapolis. The story is still developing. Allen signed a one-year deal with the Colts earlier this month in what will be his 14th NFL season (12 with the Chargers, one with the Bears). He played in Saturday’s preseason game against the Lions, catching one pass for 24 yards.

yesterday

Report: Raiders to name Kirk Cousins Week 1 starter

CBS Sports, Matt Zenitz

yesterday · 5:39 PM EDT

The Raiders will name Kirk Cousins as their Week 1 starting quarterback against the Dolphins.

Fantasy Impact:

All signs pointed toward this decision. While head coach Klint Kubiak was mum at times in recent weeks about the competition, his comments after the Raiders’ final preseason game saying Fernando Mendoza needed “three more preseason games” all but confirmed Cousins would start the season at quarterback. Still, it’s very likely Mendoza will see the field at some point this season and could eventually be an option on the waiver wire during the season.

Packers’ LaFleur “fully anticipates” Josh Jacobs being on roster

Rob Demovsky

yesterday · 3:26 PM EDT

Packers head coach told reporters Friday he “fully anticipates” running back Josh Jacobs to be on the roster.

Fantasy Impact:

This comes after Jacobs was formally charged with two misdemeanors, battery and criminal damage, related to an alleged incident on May 23. Jacobs was arrested on May 26 and has a court appearance set for November 17. There is still a chance the NFL suspends Jacobs for the start of the season, even as the legal process plays itself out, as they do not have to wait for the process to finish to suspend him, if they choose to do so. The Packers open their season in 15 days against the Minnesota Vikings. Marshawn Lloyd is already a popular handcuff pick in drafts and would immediately shoot up the rankings if Jacobs were to miss time.