Vikings QB Carson Wentz likely to start if Kyler Murray is not cleared

Sep 16, 2026

ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports that the Vikings are expected to start Carson Wentz if Kyler Murray cannot clear the concussion protocol before Sunday’s game against Chicago.

J.J. McCarthy could dress as Wentz’s backup in that scenario. Minnesota believes Wentz’s veteran experience gives the offense a better short-notice option, rather than this being a definitive demotion for McCarthy.

Fantasy Impact:

Wentz produced three touchdowns after replacing Murray in Week 1 and would be a viable lower-end Superflex starter against Chicago. The report also provides clarity for Jefferson managers: Wentz, not McCarthy, appears positioned to direct the offense if Murray cannot play.

today

Falcons QB Cooper Rush could start again in Week 2

Jeremy Fowler

9 minutes ago

Tagovailoa's injury, an oblique strain, can linger, which puts his Week 2 status up in the air. So, Cooper Rush starting another week wouldn't be shocking. What helps Tagovailoa's case is his accuracy, which Stefanski highly values. If Tagovailoa's body doesn't totally break down in the short term and he can return before Penix is ready, perhaps Tagovailoa can provide a spark.

Fantasy Impact:

Rush would be a low-end QB2 for Superflex managers against Carolina. Another Rush start would introduce additional volatility for London and Pitts, while Robinson’s workload makes him considerably less sensitive to Atlanta’s quarterback uncertainty.

yesterday

Ravens WR Ja'Kobi Lane to get surgery on wrist

Matt Zenitz on X

yesterday · 8:20 PM EDT

Ravens promising rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane (wrist) is currently expected to undergo surgery in the coming days, potentially as soon as tomorrow, sources tell CBS Sports.

Related players: Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Chris Moore, Mark Andrews

Fantasy Impact:

The post went on to say the current hope, per sources, is for him to be able to return in around a month. We reported Monday the Ravens and Lane were seeking second and third opinions on the wrist injury, but ultimately opt for the surgery. The Ravens find themselves a bit banged up at the position heading into Week 2.

Cowboys sign RB Tyler Goodson

Aaron Wilson on X

yesterday · 3:11 PM EDT

The Dallas Cowboys are signing running back Tyler Goodson off the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad to their 53-man roster, according to a league source.

Related players: Javonte Williams, Emari Demercado

Fantasy Impact:

Goodson, a 25-year-old former Iowa standout who has also played for the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts, joins the Cowboys after Malik Davis' season-ending hip injury suffered in practice that required surgery, the story pointed out. Both Demercado and Goodson now sit behind Williams in the RB pecking order. It will be worth monitoring over the next couple of weeks to see who emerges as the RB2, especially for Williams owners looking for a handcuff.