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Head coach Mike Macdonald indicates Sam Darnold is progressing well ahead of a potential Week 3 start, while Jayden Daniels' MRI results were positive despite being limited in practice. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow remains focused on long-term health over stats as he faces the Texans, and other key players like Nacua and Dart have their own injury timelines.
Head coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold is "on a good track right now" to play in Week 3 and the team will likely make a final decision sometime on Friday about whether he will start.in Week 2, but after positive MRI results he returned to practice with the Eagles on Thursday.
He was listed as a limited participant, so the door remains open for him to play against the Bears.that an operation is "not on the table" and that they have not talked about placing Daniels on injured reserve, which would rule him out for at least four weeks.of practice this week. Collins and Flowers suffered hamstring injuries in Week 1. The Texans are set to travel to" with the hip/groin issue that kept him out of Week 2.
McVay added they expect Nacua to be ready to return next week. , Dart also suffered damage to his MCL and PCL, which will be addressed if needed. He is looking at a four-to-six month recovery period. Burrow fantasy owners may regret that the quarterback who led the NFL two years ago by passing for 4,918 yards and 43 touchdowns may not actually be chasing similar numbers.
But the Bengals believe this formula gives them a better chance at contending for the Super Bowl as it returns to Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium, home of the Bengals' last big-stage appearance. They believe alleviating Burrow's burden increases the chances he finishes the season healthy, as he enters this year having missed at least six games in three of his six prior seasons.
"Throwing for all these yards and scoring all these points, sure, that's good," Pitcher said. "But unless we're playing for division championships and playoff seeds, and playing in January and February, that's the only thing that really matters now. HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 20: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts on the sideline in the second half against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
With Caleb Williams likely out, it remains to be seen if Bagent will be healthy enough to start on Monday night against the Eagles. Should he be unable to play, Case Keenum will get the start. Moore did not practice on Thursday as he dealt with a should injury. He was spotted wearing a non-contact jersey on Wednesday.
Nick Bosa reportedly expected to miss 'a few weeks' after pulling calf during practice Injuries have been a thorn in Nick Bosa's side, and the latest is reportedly expected to sideline him for "a few weeks.
" The five-time Pro Bowl defensive end pulled his calf during Thursday's practice and is now out, including for Sunday's Week 3 game against the San Francisco is reportedly weighing whether Bosa needs to be placed on injured reserve. If he goes on IR, he'll have to miss a minimum of four games.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has been putting in limited work in practice since the start of the regular season, but has yet to play in a game. But that could change soon, as Porter said he intends to take the field at some point during the 2026 season.
His comments — the first he's made publicly since his contract deadline passed — were the first time Porter affirmed he would play for the Steelers this season when he was fully healthy. Chambliss considered entering the 2026 NFL Draft when it appeared his college options had dried up. He asked the NCAA for a medical sixth year of eligibility because he missed the 2022 season at Ferris State after a severe bout of tonsillitis.
The NCAA said no twice before Chambliss sued and got a Mississippi judge to issue a preliminary injunction that allowed him to play. Pro scouts were mixed on his projection at the time. Some felt he could have made a first-round push; others viewed him as a Day 2 prospect at best.
In addition to the age and size questions, some talent evaluators — even those who liked his 2025 tape — worried about a smaller body of work. Chambliss started one season at Ole Miss and one at Ferris State, serving as a backup prior to 2024, when he led the Bulldogs to the D-II championship. Chambliss might not be able to do a thing about his birthdate or his height.
But he can control his performance against a battery of tough opponents, the early results of which have only whetted our appetite. That's the one thing ChamblissOXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 19: Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss receives a hug after a college football game between the LSU Tigers and Mississippi Rebels on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS. The Miami receiver is dealing with an ankle injury suffered in Week 2.
He did not practice on Thursday and has since been ruled out against the Chiefs by head coach Jeff Hafley. Commanders general manager Adam Peters said Friday that the quarterback will not require an operation on his dislocated elbow. The team is also not planning on placing Daniels on IR, which would rule him out for at least four weeks. Dart was ruled out for the regular season by Giants head coach John Harbaugh.
But this timeframe would likely make it unlikely he's back this season if New York should end up making the playoffs. Bosa showed up on the 49ers' injury report on Thursday with knee and calf injuries. He tore his ACL in Week 3 last season and returned to the team two weeks before their opening game in Australia this season.
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