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Veteran safety Jabrill Peppers is expected to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (knee) left the team's Week 1 matchup early due to a knee injury, so Peppers could be coming in as Elliott's replacement. The 29-year-old Peppers is entering his ninth NFL season. In six games with the New England Patriots last season, he recorded 20 solo tackles and one interception.

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According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (shoulder) is not dealing with a serious shoulder injury. Rapoport noted that at this time, Jennings appears to have avoided a significant injury. This is an excellent sign for the San Francisco offense as tight end George Kittle (hamstring) is expected to miss at least three to five weeks, and quarterback Brock Purdy (toe/shoulder) is in danger of missing Week 2. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their progress at practice, as the entire offense could take a hit. In the season opener, Jennings had a limited role, being targeted just five times and catching two passes. However, with Kittle sidelined, Jennings should see his target share increase. If Purdy can suit up, Jennings would carry flex value in Week 2 facing the New Orleans Saints.

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Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue is expected to remain inactive during their Week 2 contest against the New York Giants. Blue was a healthy scratch during their season opener against the Eagles, and it appears the fifth-round rookie is expected to spend the second game on the sidelines as well. During training camp, Blue was competing for a role alongside veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. In their Week 1 loss to the Eagles, Williams found the back of the end zone twice and tallied 54 yards on the ground and added 10 through the air. Sanders operated as a change-of-pace option and totaled 50 yards from scrimmage with a fumble. Fantasy managers should expect Williams to take the lion's share of opportunities once again, making him a high-floor RB2 facing the Giants.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore hauled in three of his five targets for 68 yards in the Bears' season-opening loss to the Vikings. Moore also lost a fumble on the final play of the game, which also hurt his fantasy output. Moore was second on the team at wide receiver in snaps played and routes run behind Rome Odunze, and he had fewer targets than third receiver Olamide Zaccheaus as well. He briefly left the game after a big hit over the middle of the field in the fourth quarter but returned for the end of the final drive. Keep an eye on his injury status, but if he's healthy and ready to go, he'll be a solid flex play against the Lions in Week 2. He may not be the clear top target in Ben Johnson's new system, but he should remain involved enough to stay fantasy relevant with big-play potential.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason was very involved in his Vikings' debut, playing 54% of snaps and leading the team with 15 carries. He turned those carries into 68 rushing yards and converted his only target into a seven-yard reception. Mason didn't find the end zone, while his backfield-mate Aaron Jones Sr. scored on a key catch in the fourth quarter. Mason and Jones split the playing time just about evenly, although Jones' touchdown made him the better fantasy performer in Week 1. Both will be viable flex plays in Week 2 against the Falcons on Sunday Night Football. J.J. McCarthy ran the offense well enough that both running backs will have touchdown-dependent RB2 upside against Atlanta.

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Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift didn't have huge totals against the stout Vikings defense on Monday Night Football, but the good news for his fantasy value is that he was clearly still the featured back. He took 17 carries for 53 rushing yards, while no other running back received even one carry. Roschon Johnson (foot) was sidelined, and rookie Kyle Monangai only played nine snaps, getting one target and no carries. Swift had five targets and hauled in three catches for 12 yards, but he wasn't able to get into the end zone to put his fantasy production over the top. His role as the featured back is encouraging, though, for his value going forward. He and the Bears head to Detroit to face the Lions in Week 2, after Detroit allowed Josh Jacobs to take 19 carries for 66 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. Swift will be touchdown-dependent, but he's lined up for enough work to still be a starter in most standard leagues.

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Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai was the team's primary backup for Week 1, with Roschon Johnson (foot) ruled out before kickoff. However, the seventh-round rookie from Rutgers was not very involved in the Bears' game plan. He played just 13% of the team's snaps compared to 81% for D'Andre Swift, and Monangai didn't get a single carry in his NFL debut. He did avoid the dreaded bagel by hauling in his only target for an 11-yard reception on the Bears' opening drive. His only other appearance in the stat sheet was a declined holding penalty, which isn't a great way to earn more playing time. Monangai still has the potential to grow into an expanded role down the road, but for now, he doesn't appear to be involved enough to be more than a handcuff to Swift.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. found the end zone for the Vikings in their comeback win on Monday Night Football over the Bears. He finished with three catches for 44 yards and a touchdown and added 23 rushing yards on his eight carries. While the touchdown and receiving production kept his Week 1 production solid, he ended up with fewer snaps and carries than Jordan Mason. Mason played 30 snaps and took his 15 carries for a team-high 68 rushing yards, while Jones played 28 snaps and ran more routes than Mason. It looks like a fairly even timeshare overall, making both backs usable but also touchdown-dependent moving forward. Jones and Mason's next matchup will be another primetime contest against the Falcons on Sunday Night Football in Week 2.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze got off to a great start to his sophomore season on Monday Night Football. He led the Bears with six catches on his team-high nine targets and totaled 37 receiving yards along with a touchdown. His fourth-quarter touchdown brought the Bears back to within three points, but they weren't able to finish their rally, falling 27-24 to the Vikings. Odunze showed a strong connection with Caleb Williams and looks ready to take on a featured role in new coach Ben Johnson's offense. Next week, Williams and Odunze will go on the road to Detroit for another divisional contest. Odunze should remain very relevant for fantasy as long as he keeps getting so many targets, especially near the goal line.

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (hamstring) is expected to be fine moving forward, but coach Pete Carroll said he was dealing with some tightness last week, especially in the second half. Smith looked sharp overall, throwing for 362 passing yards and a touchdown while adding 10 rushing yards on two carries. He relied heavily on tight ends Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, along with Jakobi Meyers, who was the clear top wide receiver after the retirement of Amari Cooper. He'll need to mix in some of the young receivers going forward as well, but Smith looks to be in a good spot, starting once again for Carroll after their years in Seattle. Smith will get an extra day to rest his hamstring as well since the Raiders host the Chargers in the second game of Week 2's Monday Night Football doubleheader.

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Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore had three catches for 70 yards in a Week 1 defeat against the Minnesota Vikings. Moore, who was targeted five times, added eight yards on three carries.

Fantasy Spin: Like a lot of the Bears, Moore had a solid start that turned sour late. The veteran wideout was overshot by Caleb Williams on what should've been a walk-in touchdown, and shortly thereafter he was led into a vicious hit to the midsection that left him prone of the field. Fortunately, he was able to get up and return. One big picture item of note: Moore saw fewer targets (5) than either Rome Odunze (9) or Olamide Zaccheaus (7), so that's something to monitor in Week 2 and beyond. For the time being, Moore still rates as a possible low-end WR2.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had 44 receiving yards on four catches and a touchdown in a 27-24 win against the Bears. Jefferson earned a team-high seven targets, but was unable to get touches early in the game as quarterback J.J. McCarthy struggled. The offense started moving the ball better and sustained some drives in the second half. Jefferson caught a laser beam from McCarthy for a 13-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter. Jefferson uncharacteristically dropped a pretty well-placed ball from McCarthy on a deep over, although McCarthy was a tad late. There should be better days for Jefferson as he and McCarthy continue to build rapport and gain more reps together. He is still locked in as one of the three best wide receivers in fantasy football.

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Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen was targeted once and did not have a reception against the Chicago Bears in Week 1. Thielen did catch a two-point conversion.

Fantasy Spin: Thielen's return to Minnesota was as quiet as they come, meaning he wasted one of his three opportunities to shine before Jordan Addison returns from suspension. Thielen, who is already no more than roster depth for fantasy owners, isn't someone you need to go out of your way to retain if you see an intriguing option on the waiver wire as the veteran looks poised to fill a tertiary role when Addison is back on the field in Week 4.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams completed 21 of 35 passes for 210 yards with one touchdown in a 27-24 loss against the Vikings. He also rushed for 58 yards on six carries with a touchdown. It was a smooth start for Williams and the new Bears offense under head coach Ben Johnson as they marched down the field for a touchdown on their opening drive. However, their offense scored only three points over their next nine drives. The run game with D'Andre Swift was largely inefficient, and Williams mostly took what the defense gave him. Williams found Rome Odunze for a touchdown right late in the fourth quarter to close the lead to three, but it was not enough. On a positive note, Williams looked very smooth and fast as a runner tonight, which is a key part of his fantasy appeal. It was a decent season debut for Williams as he builds his understanding of Johnson's offense, and he should be viewed as a low-end QB1 for fantasy purposes with his dual-threat ability.

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Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy went 13 of 20 for 143 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, leading his team to a 27-24 win against the Bears in his NFL debut. McCarthy looked overmatched early as the Vikings' stagnant run game left him facing frequent third-and-long situations. He had just 48 total yards at the half while taking two sacks, and then threw a pick-six early in the second half to put Minnesota down 17-6. McCarthy bounced back remarkably well after his costly mistake, delivering his best play in the fourth quarter when he accounted for all three of his touchdowns. The Vikings' run game picked up on the subsequent drive and set up McCarthy for 13-yard touchdown strike to Justin Jefferson. He later hit Aaron Jones for a 27-yard touchdown on a wheel route on a really well-placed ball between two defenders. Finally, he showed off his athleticism and impact as a runner with a 14-yard touchdown run on a read option to essentially ice the game. There will be plenty of growing pains for the 22-year-old signal caller, but he showed some positive signs in this game. McCarthy will be set to make his home debut next Sunday night against Atlanta.

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Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones carried the ball eight times for 23 yards in Week 1 versus the Chicago Bears. Jones added three receptions (on three targets) for a team-high 44 yards and a touchdown in the win.

Fantasy Spin: Jones was stymied as a ball carrier, and he ended up with seven fewer carries than new running mate Jordan Mason, which is cause for some concern. The veteran turns 31 in December, and prior to last year he'd appeared in every game just twice during his seven seasons, so it makes sense to dial back his workload relative to 2024. It's not an unanticipated scenario, so fantasy owners should've been viewing him as more of a top 25 or 30 back rather than the RB15 he was a year ago. If not, readjust your expectations for Jones as a low-end RB2/strong RB3 candidate.

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten is expected to handle increased opportunities going forward after the team traded Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles. Tuten only rushed three times for 11 yards in Week 1, but he should earn more carries as he goes from No. 3 to No. 2 on the depth chart. The larger role is enough to justify keeping tabs on Tuten in fantasy football, but he's not a fantasy starter quite yet. Travis Etienne Jr. asserted himself as the Jaguars' only fantasy-relevant running back on Sunday as he totaled 156 scrimmage yards. For now, Tuten, a rookie, should be left on the bench in dynasty and redraft leagues.

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Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (shoulder) suffered an AC joint sprain during Sunday's win over the Houston Texans. Parkinson briefly exited the game before returning to play through the injury. It's too early to tell whether he'll be available in Week 2, but it's worth noting that Los Angeles has no incentive to rush him back from injury. The Rams have one of the deepest tight end rooms in the NFL with Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and Terrance Ferguson.

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The New York Jets have signed wide receiver Tyler Johnson to their active roster. He had been on the practice squad, but the Jets had room to elevate him after placing Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve. Johnson did appear in the season opener, catching two passes for 31 yards. He'll fill a low-volume depth role going forward. As a result, fantasy managers should leave him on waivers in all leagues. Garrett Wilson remains the only Jets receiver who should be rostered in all formats,

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The Green Bay Packers have signed running back Pierre Strong Jr. to their practice squad. The 26-year-old spent last season with the Cleveland Browns, totaling 108 rushing yards and 104 receiving yards. He also got involved on special teams, returning 11 kicks in 2024. Strong remained with the Browns organization until the end of August, when the team released him with an injury designation. He'll remain a mere depth option in Green Bay, especially since he's reporting to the practice squad. The former fourth-round pick provides additional insurance in case Josh Jacobs, Emanuel Wilson, or Chris Brooks gets hurt.

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