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Tests confirmed low ankle sprain for Sam LaPorta, per source.

Related players: Brock Wright

Relative good news for the Lions' star tight end, the post went on to say. The good news is LaPorta has an extra day to get ready with a Monday night game in Week 4. But that won't make life easy for fantasy owners, especially if LaPorta is listed a game-time call. Wright could be a backup option off the wire for owners who could end up making a last-minute switch. Either way, LaPorta owners may need a plan heading into next Monday night.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell says tight end Sam LaPorta suffered a sprained ankle during Sunday’s win over the Cardinals.

The injury happened during Jahmyr Gibb’s touchdown in the second quarter. LaPorta got rolled up on in the end zone. He was later carted off the field. He tried to return to the game in the third quarter only to leave shortly thereafter. We’ll likely know more Monday but it’s fair to think LaPorta may miss a little bit of time. The Lions host the Seahawks next Monday night then go into their bye week in Week 6.

Lions TE Sam LaPorta was carted to the locker room late in the first half against the Cardinals.

The injury happened as LaPorta was blocking downfield on Jahmyr Gibbs’ touchdown. The Lions have had multiple injuries so far today but this is easily the most fantasy-significant for the Lions and across the league. LaPorta had been considered the top fantasy tight end. Hopefully it’s not a serious injury but we will certainly wait for more details. He had two catches for 36 yards before leaving.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that WR Deebo Samuel has a calf strain and will miss a few weeks. Another star injury for the Niners.

Related players: Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings, Ronnie Bell, Chris Conley, Jacob Cowing, George Kittle

It's a big blow to the Niners offense, which is already without Christian McCaffrey for an extended time. There was no mention on whether or not Deebo could end up on IR. Aiyuk should take over as the team's WR1, but who takes over as the WR2 is the bigger question. Kittle is likely next up after Aiyuk, which then leaves Jennings, Bell, Conley and Cowing at WR. Jennings is probably the leading candidate, but probably won't be a safe play in typical leagues. Cowing is a rookie who has stood out over the spring and summer and has been returning kicks, so it's possible he earns a bigger role with Deebo out.

The key to the offense reaching new heights could be the arrival of wide receiver Jameson Williams.

The story said Williams' routes look crisper and there are fewer drops and mental errors. Another key the author listed was QB Jared Goff hasn't hesitated to throw his way. The author added, "Williams top-end, unique speed and to change gears at a moments notice could provide more explosive plays than last year, while opening up the middle of the field for St. Brown and others." Williams is 49th on our WR list, so those wanting to take a chance can certainly get him in the middle rounds.

Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs tells ESPN that he’s ready to go for Week 1.

According to the rest of the post, Gibbs said he feels about 98-100% after tweaking his hamstring during camp while running routes. Gibbs was quoted in the post as saying, “I’m good, just had a little tweak.” Woodyard's post went on to say Gibbs said he’s, “more confident overall” entering year two.

The 49ers placed WR Ricky Pearsall on the reserve/non-football injury list after he suffered a gunshot wound in an attempted armed robbery over the weekend. Pearsall, the team's first-round pick, will miss at least the first four games.

Related players: Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings, Ronnie Bell, Chris Conley, Jacob Cowing

The loss of Pearsall opens up the 49ers WR3 spot. However, with Aiyuk, Samuel and George Kittle, the Niners WR3 isn't always fantasy relevant. Despite that, Cowing could still be a name to keep an eye on. The rookie has generated a lot of positive press through camp this summer. However, guys like Jennings, Bell and Conley could also earn time in that WR3 role.

The Broncos couldn’t trade receiver Tim Patrick, so they cut him. It didn’t take him long to find a new home.

Patrick is joining the Lions’ practice squad, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Related players: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Kalif Raymond

Patrick has missed the past two seasons with injuries, tearing an ACL in training camp in 2022 and tearing an Achilles’ tendon in camp in 2023. Through this preseason, Patrick was back in action and had five catches for 44 yards and a TD. If Patrick is truly back to form, one could see him eventually taking over as the team's WR3 behind St. Brown and Williams.

With significant depth and talent at WR, Broncos are moving on from popular veteran Tim Patrick, per source.

Related players: Courtland Sutton, Josh Reynolds, Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin

The post went on to say the Broncos are currently exploring trade possibilities for Patrick, who is generating strong interest on market in advance of Tuesday’s roster cutdown deadline. This move could be good news for players like Reynolds, Mims and the rookie Franklin. It wasn't that long ago that some who follow the team suggested Franklin wouldn't have a big role but that could change with the departure of Patrick, and if he can win the WR3 job. Sutton and Reynolds seem pretty locked into the top-two spots.

Campbell on Jahmyr Gibbs: "Our plan is to get him going next week."

Related players: Sam LaPorta

Campbell was quoted in the post saying about Gibbs, "He's trending the right way and we're hoping the day after the Pittsburgh game, we're gonna get a lot of guys back." Included in Campbell's quote, and also according to the post, is TE Laporta. Gibbs and LaPorta are both dealing with hamstring injuries.