Sean McVay uncertain whether Puka Nacua will play in Week 3

D.J. Moore is practicing today and in a red non contact jersey after leaving last Thursday’s game with a shoulder injury.

Don’t see Keon Coleman or Ed Oliver. Joe Brady said that some players who aren’t out there today could end up playing.

Related Players: Dalton Kincaid, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, Josh Allen

Moore’s return in a non-contact capacity is an encouraging first step, but it does not guarantee that he will be cleared for Sunday. His ability to handle contact later in the week will be more instructive. Kincaid and Shakir would receive the strongest target boosts if Moore cannot play, while Coleman and Palmer would have opportunities for additional wide receiver reps.

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.

Related Players: Drew Lock, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, Cooper Kupp, AJ Barner

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.

Ravens coach Jesse Minter said Zay Flowers (hamstring) is among the players who are day to day.

Here is Minter’s response on whether the field condition in Rio affects whether Flowers plays Sunday against the Cowboys: (above link)

Related Players: Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman, Devontez Walker, LaJohntay Wester, Chris Moore, Elijah Sarratt, Lamar Jackson

Flowers’ continued absence is notable after he missed Week 2, although the day-to-day designation keeps a Sunday return possible. Bateman would again operate as Baltimore’s top wide receiver if Flowers sits, with Andrews positioned for another prominent target share. Walker, Wester, Moore and Sarratt would continue rotating behind Bateman. Flowers likely needs to return in at least a limited capacity Thursday to generate meaningful confidence in his availability.