Sam Darnold returns to practice; Seahawks targeting Friday decision

Sep 23, 2026

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.

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Bears uncertain who will start at quarterback Monday night

Courtney Cronin

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Couple of QB updates from Ben Johnson
-Starter for Monday vs. Philly TBD.
-Case Keenum will practice Wed. Tyson Bagent (not at Halas today as part of CP), Caleb Williams will not.
-No plans to sign another QB this week.
-Johnson got a text Tuesday morning that Bagent was being evaluated for a concussion symptoms, believes he got hurt on first 3rd down play (van Ginkel), not Dallas Turner sack on final play.
-Williams has been a part of walk thru, is "actively involved" in prep/game planning

Fantasy Impact:

Keenum is currently the only quarterback Chicago can confidently prepare to start, although the Monday kickoff gives Williams and Bagent additional recovery time. A Keenum start would lower the passing-game ceiling for Burden, Odunze, and Loveland while potentially encouraging Chicago to lean more heavily on Swift. The late kickoff also creates a lineup-management problem, so managers relying on Bears pass catchers should secure Monday-night alternatives where possible.

Brock Bowers practices ahead of potential Week 3 debut

Levi Edwards

2 minutes ago

Brock Bowers getting ready for Wednesday’s practice. All signs pointing towards a 2026 Week 3 debut in NOLA.

Fantasy Impact:

Bowers immediately returns to the weekly TE1 tier if active, although the Raiders could manage his snaps after he missed the first two games. His return would reduce Mayer’s route and target outlook while also adding competition for Tucker, Bech and Nailor. Unless the Raiders indicate that Bowers will be heavily limited, fantasy managers should plan to start him Sunday.

Bengals placing Andrei Iosivas on IR following thumb surgery

Ben Baby

12 minutes ago

Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas tore a ligament in his thumb and will be placed on IR.

Iosivas will be back at some point this season, Taylor said.

Fantasy Impact:

Iosivas will miss at least four games, but his absence should primarily concentrate targets around Chase and Higgins rather than create a reliable third fantasy receiver. Meyers and Young are the deeper wideouts most likely to inherit his rotational reps.