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The Falcons’ quarterback carousel has finally landed on their first-round draft pick from 2024.

The team has announced that Michael Penix Jr. will start in Thursday night’s game against the Packers at Lambeau Field.

Related players: Cooper Rush, Jack Strand, Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Kyle Pitts

As the story points out, one has to wonder why Penix couldn't have played in Week 2. But instead, the team went with Cooper Rush and the result was a thrashing by the Panthers. It remains to be seen if Penix is fully ready to go coming back from his ACL injury, or if this is more of a desperation move. Penix should provide a fantasy upgrade for the Falcon skill players, perhaps especially London who was visibly upset on the sidelines. Penix, himself, is probably a risky start outside of being a second QB or in deeper superflex leagues.

McCarthy says he's unsure if Michael Pittman (foot) will be able to suit up against the Bengals.

Related players: DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard

McCarthy added, according to the post, that Pittman Jr.'s foot injury is not the injury he suffered during training camp. The coach added Pittman has taken some positive steps forward. Hopefully we'll know more with injury reports this week, but it doesn't sound too optimistic that Pittman will be ready to go. Metcalf, Wilson and Bernard could run as the team's top-three WRs.

Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed remains in New Jersey after being taken to a hospital following an injury in Sunday’s overtime win over the Jets.

Related players: Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, Skyy Moore

Reed was placed on a backboard and carted off the field on the second play of the game after catching a four-yard pass from Jordan Love and taking a big hit from Jets linebacker Demario Davis. Reed was ruled out with what the team called a neck injury and head coach Matt LaFleur said after the game that Reed had movement in all of his extremities, the story went on to say. The story added that Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that doctors determined Reed suffered a back injury and he is expected to return to Green Bay soon. The wideout and medical personnel are still evaluating the best course of treatment moving forward.

Mike Macdonald says on his day-after coach's radio show on Seattle Sports Sam Darnold has a chance to practice this week, I'm hearing he's on track to practice Wednesday.

A return to practice that early in the week gives Darnold a shot at playing in Week 3. We'll likely have to wait until Wednesday and the rest of the week to see how much Darnold is doing to have a better idea of his status for Week 3. The Seahawks are at the Commanders in the early slate of games.

Mike Macdonald on Seattle Sports on Jadarian Price's injury: "It’s some technical term for somewhere up in your shoulder, but it’s intact, and nothing serious, it doesn’t seem."

Related players: George Holani, Emanuel Wilson

Good news for Price who exited the game in Week 2 and missed out on some garbage time points to Wilson who closed things out against the Cardinals. Price seems on track to play in Week 3 but be sure to keep track of the injury report later this week.

Kyler Murray is set to return to the starting lineup.

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters in his Monday press conference that Murray has cleared concussion protocol and is on schedule to play in the team’s matchup with the Buccaneers.

“Kyler has cleared the final phase of the protocol,” O’Connell said. “He’s doing great, he’ll be cleared, and he will start this week against Tampa Bay.”

Related players: Carson Wentz

Murray went down early in the Week 1 win over the Packers when he was hit while trying to slide on a scramble. He departed that contest having completed 3-of-5 passes for 18 yards with an interception, the story said. Wentz replaced Murray for the last two weeks and was 11-of-20 for 143 yards in Sunday’s victory over the Bears. Despite leading the team to two wins, Murray will be back as the starter over Wentz, who returns to his backup role.

Kevin Stefanski said he does not have a public update on the QB position.

"I have a decent idea of where we're going, but I haven't spoken to players yet."

Related players: Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush, Jack Strand

There isn't much time to keep the QB starter under wraps as the Falcons play on Thursday night. There was some talks Penix could be ready to go, but it seems unlikely the team goes back to Rush after two unimpressive starts to open the season. If Tua or Penix still aren't able to start in Week 3, Strand could be the guy, and is likely available on your wire. Obviously Strand should only be picked up in deeper multi-QB or superflex leagues.

Bears HC Ben Johnson told ESPN 1000 that he expects QB Caleb Williams to be “week to week” with the hamstring injury that he suffered Sunday. Williams underwent an MRI this morning.

Related players: Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum

It seemed unlikely Williams was going to be able to get right back on the field, despite not being ruled out for Week 3, according to our report earlier today. So, the week to week timeline makes some sense. The Bears have also said they expect Williams to miss time. While it's overall still good news, fantasy owners now likely won't have him for Week 3 against the Eagles, allowing them to make alternate plans sooner than later. The hope now is Williams has a chance to play in Week 4. The Bears host the Jets in the early slate of games in Week 4.

Bears QB Caleb Williams avoided any major injury to his hamstring Sunday, tests confirmed today.

The Bears aren't ruling him out for Week 3 against the Eagles. As we reported earlier today, Williams was in good spirits after the game. More good news is the game is on Monday night, so the additional time could give him a legit chance to play in Week 3. The bad news is, the game is on Monday night ... so for fantasy owners who want or need Williams in their lineup you may have a tough decision to make Sunday morning. A game-time call could be in the future, which would make for a lot of headaches for fantasy owners. Hopefully injury reports this week will give us a better indication of how Williams is trending.

Eagles TE Dallas Goedert to get MRI on his knee.

Related players: Eli Stowers, Johnny Mundt, E.J. Jenkins

Geodert was not able to return to the game. Rapoport said there is no new information but believes Geodert could end up missing some time as a result. Owners should probably have a backup plan in place now. Stowers did not show much in the offseason and was out for both Weeks 1 and 2 so far this season. Mundt and Jenkins would be next up but likely won't be fantasy options.