Raiders name Kirk Cousins Week 1 starter

Sep 02, 2026

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak on the expected selection of Kirk Cousins as his opening day starting QB: “He played really good football. I’m really happy with all three of our quarterbacks. Kirk’s had a really good offseason, very good camp and he's earned it.”

Related Players: Fernando Mendoza,

Fantasy Impact:

Cousins offers limited value outside deep superflex formats, but his experience should provide a steadier opening environment for Jeanty and the Raiders’ pass catchers. Mendoza retains more season-long fantasy upside because he is expected to take over eventually, though this announcement confirms that managers may need to hold him without immediate production, which shouldn't be necessary in most league formats.

today

Lions merely “hope” Isiah Pacheco returns this season

Jeremy Reisman

1 hour ago

Brad Holmes says Isiah Pacheco is steadily feeling better, but won't give a timeline for his return.

When asked if they still expect him to play this season, Holmes said "yeah, that's the hope."

Related Players: Jahmyr Gibbs, Jacob Saylors, Sione Vaki

Fantasy Impact:

The minimum four-game absence was already damaging, but Holmes’ answer introduces the possibility of a much longer recovery. Pacheco is now primarily an injured-reserve stash in leagues with sufficient bench space. Gibbs remains the unquestioned centerpiece, while Saylors is the best bet to handle conventional backup carries, though this is now an obvious team to target in the free-agent market to see if they can grab someone for cheap. We'll keep an eye on that.

yesterday

Buccaneers expect WR Ted Hurst III to play role this season

MicNuggets on X

yesterday · 8:49 PM EDT

Ted Hurst III has progressed from a future-focused prospect into a player expected to have a role this year

Related players: Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, Tez Johnson

Fantasy Impact:

Jason Licht was quoted in the story as saying Hurst has proven himself throughout camp and OTAs. Once thought of as a future prospect, the Bucs now believe they can use him this season, and he's going to play a role. Hurst has had a very positive summer when it comes to press. He was only a later-round option in dynasty leagues this past spring, and while he still may be off the radar in typical redraft leagues, it's easy to see how he can earn some time behind Egbuka and Godwin this season.

Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) 'close'

Aaron Wilson on X

yesterday · 3:00 PM EDT

Texans GM Nick Caserio on Tank Dell on IR-designated for return: "He's close, he's not quite there."

Fantasy Impact:

Caserio went on to say Dell is, "closer than he was during training camp." Dell can be activated after four games but it's not a lock it will be that quick. As the story said, it's a matter of whenever team starts clock on him returning to practice. With Jayden Higgins lost for the year, the team brought in Boutte to compete for targets behind Collins. There's no doubt the Texans could use Dell, unfortunately, it will at least be after four weeks.