Giants QB Jameis Winston will remain the starter

Sep 28, 2026

Jameis Winston is the Giants starting QB, coach John Harbaugh confirms again.

Fantasy Impact:

It's no surprise Winston will remain the starter for now. But there is a path for McCarthy to get his shot, it just depends on how the Giants season goes over the next few weeks. Winston will likely remain the starter if he can keep the Giants winning and hanging around a playoff spot. But Winston has not put up great numbers so far. He looked overwhelmed coming in for relief of Jaxson Dart in Week 2, and in Week 3 played in rain and wind. The Giants host the Cardinals in Week 4, and it may be game where Winston can get himself on track.

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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) to practice this week

Pro Football Talk

56 minutes ago

Via multiple reporters, head coach Dan Quinn said in his Monday press conference that Jayden Daniels will practice this week as he comes back from a dislocated left elbow.

Related players: Marcus Mariota

Fantasy Impact:

As the story points out, it doesn’t necessarily sound like Daniels is on track to start, but the quarterback will travel to London with the team and get on the practice field before the Week 4 matchup against the Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mariota is likely to start, but it's a good sign that Daniels is closer to getting back on the field, and it's perhaps an even better sign he made the trip overseas vs. staying back home.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson dealing with ankle sprain

Ian Rapoport on X

1 hour ago

Good news on Vikings WR Justin Jefferson: He has an ankle sprain.

Fantasy Impact:

The post went on to say the imaging was good and he avoided anything long term. The post added there is even a chance he plays Sunday, which is great news for fantasy owners. We'll likely have to wait and see how his practice week goes, and Wednesday's report should give us a better indication. The Vikings are at home against the Dolphins in Week 4 in the later window of games.

Saints RB Travis Etienne (hamstring) will miss time

NOF on X

1 hour ago

Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. will miss time with a hamstring injury, HC Kellen Moore announced.

Related players: Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, CJ Donaldson

Fantasy Impact:

A timeline for a return has not yet been determined, according to the post. It's likely Kamara, Miller and Donaldson all see a bump in touches to pick up the workload of Etienne. Kamara led the way with nine carries in Week 9 so it makes sense he would probably lead the way. Miller had four carries along with two receptions and could work in as the RB2.