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- Shedeur Sanders expected to play much better than last year when he starts, which could be as early as the home opener n...
- No Penix, no Billy Bowman, and maybe no Chris Lindstrom for Atlanta heading into Week 2, as @evanbirchfield.bsky.social ...
- Browns sign WR Jimmy Horn Jr. to the practice squad · 11 sources
- Falcons ruled out QB Michael Penix Jr. for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Original post · 15 sources
- #Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) is taking part in special teams drills to begin practice. He’s been limited in practice... · 6 sources
- No Bobby Brown (back) all week at #Panthers practice. Could be a very young DL group on Sunday vs. Bijan Robinson. · 2 sources
- Signed to practice squad: #Panthers E.J. Williams, #Packers Cordell Volson, #Patriots Xavier Newman-Johnson #GIants Jade...
- Browns expected to sign Shedeur Sanders' college WR teammate Jimmy Horn Jr.
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- Shedeur Sanders expected to play much better than last year when he starts, which could be as early as the home opener next week vs. the #Panthers: #Browns Insider: -->
- No Penix, no Billy Bowman, and maybe no Chris Lindstrom for Atlanta heading into Week 2, as @evanbirchfield.bsky.social delivers the final injury report for Falcons-Panthers
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Browns sign WR Jimmy Horn Jr. to the practice squad
Browns also release WR Kole Wilson from the practice squad
10 more updatesfrom 9 sources
- 1d Jordan Schultz (X) Jimmy Horn Jr. in his first #Browns practice today: (📹 @camijustice) https://t.co/SoUcLIlWMX · Quoting Jordan Schultz: Sources: The #Browns are expected to sign former #Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr. The former Colorado standout was college teammates with Shedeur Sanders and now reunites with him in Cleveland.
- 1d Mike Kaye (X) Official. · Quoting Cleveland Browns: We've signed WR Jimmy Horn Jr. to the practice squad and released WR Kole Wilson from the practice squad 📰 » https://+4
- 1d Daniel Oyefusi (X) A look at new Browns WR Jimmy Horn Jr. at his first practice today
- 1d Scott Petrak (X) Browns officially add WR Jimmy Horn Jr. to practice squad and release WR Kole Wilson from PS.+1
- 1d Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns announce the previously reported signing of Shedeur Sanders’ former Colorado WR/returner Jimmy Horn to the practice squad. To make room, they waived WR Kole Wilson.
- 1d Zac Jackson (X) Wilson was on the practice squad because the Browns thought he could potentially help in the return game, and now Horn gets a similar shot. · Quoting Cleveland Browns: We've signed WR Jimmy Horn Jr. to the practice squad and released WR Kole Wilson from the practice squad 📰 » https://
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Falcons ruled out QB Michael Penix Jr. for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.
14 more updatesfrom 10 sources
- 1d Falcons Team Site Cooper Rush named starting QB for Falcons vs. Panthers
- 1d Pro Football Talk Michael Penix Jr. officially out, Tua Tagovailoa doubtful for Week 2
- 1d CBS Sports NFL Headlines Falcons to start Cooper Rush vs. Panthers as Michael Penix Jr. continues recovery+1
- 1d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Falcons ruled out QB Michael Penix Jr. for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.+2
- 1d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start Sunday vs. Carolina, Jack Strand will serve as Atlanta’s backup QB.+1
- 1d Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Penix ruled out, Cooper rush to start vs. Panthers
- 1d Daniel Flick (X) Falcons have ruled out Michael Penix Jr. (knee) and Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) for Sunday's game vs. the Panthers. Questionable G Chris Lindstrom (concussion) CB A.J. Terrell (shoulder) Doubtful QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique)
- 1d Josh Kendall (X) QB Cooper Rush expected to start Falcons’ Week 2 game vs. Panthers: Source
- 1d ESPN NFL News Sources: Falcons again turn to QB Rush vs. Panthers
- 1d Josh Kendall (X) A good time to read this if you're still (very understandably) confused about what's going on in the Falcons' QB room. https://t.co/Ql7LjBIJYh · Quoting Jonathan Jones: As it stands this afternoon, QB Cooper Rush is expected to start Week 2 for the Falcons against the Panthers, source tells @TheAthletic.
- 1d Darin Gantt (Bluesky) There's your answer. Cooper Rush this week. He beat the Panthers in 2024 with Dallas. · Quoting NFL Daily News: Rap: Falcons QB Cooper Rush is now taking first-team reps and is expected to get the start in Week 2, with Michael Penix Jr. not yet ready to return.
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#Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) is taking part in special teams drills to begin practice. He’s been limited in practice to this point.
5 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- 1d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Jalen Coker, Tee Higgins, Tony Pollard, Jakobi Meyers, David Montgomery, Kenny Gainwell, Brian Thomas, Chris Olave, Jalen Nailor
- 1d Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Jalen Coker (ankle) full participant Friday
- 1d Pro Football Talk Jalen Coker has no injury designation for Sunday
- 1d Josh Kendall (X) The Falcons gave up Tetairoa McMillan's career high last year. Jalen Coker had his career high last week. A conundrum. · Quoting Joe Person: Jalen Coker was 19, living in a hotel in Massachusetts while quarantined with COVID and considering giving up football. How his mom's pep talk refocused him and put him on his path to Panthers playmaker. Free Friday AM link:
- 1d Mike Kaye (X) #Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) is taking part in special teams drills to begin practice. He’s been limited in practice to this point.
- 1d Josh Kendall (X) Jalen Coker was 19, living in a hotel in Massachusetts while quarantined with COVID and considering giving up football. How his mom's pep talk refocused him and put him on his path to Panthers playmaker. Free Friday AM link:
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No Bobby Brown (back) all week at #Panthers practice.
Could be a very young DL group on Sunday vs. Bijan Robinson.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Signed to practice squad: #Panthers E.J. Williams, #Packers Cordell Volson, #Patriots Xavier Newman-Johnson #GIants Jaden Robinson Terminated from practice squad: #Patriots Jacob Rizy #Giants Ryan Schernecke
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Browns expected to sign Shedeur Sanders' college WR teammate Jimmy Horn Jr.
Horn was recently released by the Panthers and played with Sanders for two seasons at Colorado
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Jalen Coker (ankle) remains limited on Thursday
6 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- 2d Yahoo Fantasy Football Jalen Coker limited again Thursday+1
- 2d Pro Football Talk Jalen Coker remains limited at Panthers practice
- 2d Mike Kaye (X) The #Panthers have updated Pat Jones’ status from yesterday. He is now being listed limited on back to back days. He was originally listed as DNP on Wednesday. Bobby Brown (back) was DNP again. Jalen Coker (ankle) was limited again. Darren Waller was full.
- 2d Panthers Team Site Week 2 Thursday Injury Report: Bobby Brown held out again
- 2d Mike Kaye (X) Pat Jones and Derrick Brown are doing some individual work after stretching separately from teammates. I didn’t see Bobby Brown (back) who didn’t practice yesterday.
- 2d Mike Kaye (X) Same setup as yesterday: Jalen Coker (ankle) and Pat Jones (back) with trainer. Derrick Brown is there as well. Derrick was full yesterday. Coker was limited, while Jones DNP. Darren Waller is in uniform after his vet day yesterday. #Panthers
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@mike_e_kaye Mike is David Moore on practice squad? Feels like they could call him up to return punts? At least he can catch.
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- 2d Mike Kaye (X) I think Metchie should get his shot. If he does well, it’s a feather in the cap to keeping him. He seems motivated for it. · Quoting Joe: @mike_e_kaye Mike is David Moore on practice squad? Feels like they could call him up to return punts? At least he can catch.
- 2d Mike Kaye (X) @mike_e_kaye Mike is David Moore on practice squad? Feels like they could call him up to return punts? At least he can catch.
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Panthers add wide receiver to the practice squad
The team signed former Clemson and Indiana wide receiver EJ Williams to the practice squad on Thursday.
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Can confirm Horn will be added to Browns practice squad. · Quoting Jordan Schultz: Sources: The #Browns are expected to sign former #Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr.
The former Colorado standout was college teammates with Shedeur Sanders and now reunites with him in Cleveland.
11 more updatesfrom 9 sources
- 2d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Browns expected to sign WR Jimmy Horn Jr., per Schultz.+2
- 2d Spencer German (Bluesky) Jump in our community space over at @Browns_RTB! We're talking about Jimmy Horn Jr. signing to the Browns practice squad.
- 2d Scott Petrak (X) WR Jimmy Horn Jr., college teammate of Shedeur Sanders, signing to Browns practice squad+1
- 2d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Jones] The Browns plan to sign recently cut Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr. to their practice squad, source says. Horn joins Cleveland and rejoins his college quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
- 2d Jordan Schultz (X) Jimmy Horn Jr. and Shedeur Sanders are back together in Cleveland! 🐶🦬 https://t.co/L8xciP7l2v · Quoting Jordan Schultz: Sources: The #Browns are expected to sign former #Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr. The former Colorado standout was college teammates with Shedeur Sanders and now reunites with him in Cleveland.
- 2d Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns are signing former Colorado receiver Jimmy Horn, one of Shedeur Sanders’ go-to guys, to the practice squad.
- 2d Jordan Schultz (X) The #Browns will play against the #Panthers in Week 3, so Jimmy Horn Jr. will see his old team soon. My understanding is there were 3 other teams heavily interested in Horn Jr. · Quoting Jordan Schultz: Sources: The #Browns are expected to sign former #Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr. The former Colorado standout was college teammates with Shedeur Sanders and now reunites with him in Cleveland.
- 2d Scott Petrak (X) Can confirm Horn will be added to Browns practice squad. · Quoting Jordan Schultz: Sources: The #Browns are expected to sign former #Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr. The former Colorado standout was college teammates with Shedeur Sanders and now reunites with him in Cleveland.
- 2d Greg Auman (X) Former USF receiver joins Browns as they head to Tampa this weekend: · Quoting Jordan Schultz: Sources: The #Browns are expected to sign former #Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr. The former Colorado standout was college teammates with Shedeur Sanders and now reunites with him in Cleveland.
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Thought Jimmy Horn made sense for the 49ers on waivers but this probably negates that possibility. · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: The 49ers are promoting WR KhaDarel Hodge to the active roster, per source.
Hodge was a practice squad elevation last week and had two tackles in Australia.
5 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- 3d Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Here's a healthy batch of takeaways from Wednesday, including how the Panthers plan for the Falcons QB situation, Jalen Coker's prognosis, hoping to bring back Jimmy Horn, and more.
- 3d Sheena Quick (X) Jimmy Horn Jr has cleared waivers, clearing the path for a return to the #Panthers via practice squad.+1
- 3d Sheena Quick (X) Dave Canales says he had a good conversation with Jimmy Horn, Jr and hopes to bring him back on the practice squad. Says that’s not the end of Jimmy’s story - the move came down to roster makeup and the need to bring up Tyrel Dodson. #Panthers
- 3d Mike Kaye (X) Dave Canales said he didn’t want Jimmy Horn to feel discouraged by his waiving, they had a great talk and they hope to get him on the p-squad if he clears waivers. #Panthers
- 3d Mike Kaye (X) Thought Jimmy Horn made sense for the 49ers on waivers but this probably negates that possibility. · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: The 49ers are promoting WR KhaDarel Hodge to the active roster, per source. Hodge was a practice squad elevation last week and had two tackles in Australia.
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Falcons injury report: A.J. Terrell, Chris Lindstrom held out of practice
Atlanta also had three quarterbacks listed on its injury report ahead of its home opener against Carolina.
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Jalen Coker (ankle) limited in Wednesday practice
8 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- 3d Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Jalen Coker (ankle) limited in Wednesday practice+1
- 3d Sheena Quick (X) #Panthers injury report: DNP: Pat Jones (back), Bobby Brown (back), Darren Waller (rest) Limited: Jalen Coker (ankle) Canales says that Coker is expected to play on Sunday.+1
- 3d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) is expected to play in Week 2, per Canales.
- 3d Panthers Team Site Week 2 Wednesday Injury Report: Darren Waller gets a rest day
- 3d Mike Kaye (X) WR Jalen Coker (ankle) and OLB Pat Jones (back) are in uniform and helmets but working with a trainer to the side for #Panthers
- 3d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Jalen Coker, Devaughn Vele, Christian Watson, Terry McLaurin, Jaylen Waddle, Chris Godwin, Matthew Golden, Michael Wilson, DeVonta Smith
- 3d Nate Tice (Bluesky) lovely adjustment and footwork by Jalen Coker to haul this in
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As is Derrick Brown. · Quoting Mike Kaye: WR Jalen Coker (ankle) and OLB Pat Jones (back) are in uniform and helmets but working with a trainer to the side for #Panthers
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 3d Mike Kaye (X) Update; Derrick Brown is taking part in individual DL drills. Coker, Jones and Waller are still with trainers. No boot for Coker. #Panthers
- 3d Mike Kaye (X) As is Derrick Brown. · Quoting Mike Kaye: WR Jalen Coker (ankle) and OLB Pat Jones (back) are in uniform and helmets but working with a trainer to the side for #Panthers
- 3d Darin Gantt (Bluesky) DT Derrick Brown working on the side during the period of practice open to media.
Game Plays 2 touchdowns, sacks, drives — live action, not lineup news
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#Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard was on the field for all five touchdown plays on Sunday. He scored twice himself.
He played 43 snaps total. He also had a 50% run success rate on 10 carries, per @NextGenStats.
Hubbard produced 87 total yards and two touchdowns in Week 1. (158.3 passer rating when targeted)
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 3d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Chuba Hubbard, Bhayshul Tuten, MarShawn Lloyd, JK Dobbins, Quinshon Judkins, Jaylen Warren, Rhamondre Stevenson, Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle
- 3d Mike Kaye (X) Hubbard surpassed 19 mph on two different runs Sunday as well, per @NextGenStats. He got to 18.6 mph on a catch and run for 29 yards. · Quoting Mike Kaye: #Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard was on the field for all five touchdown plays on Sunday. He scored twice himself. He played 43 snaps total. He also had a 50% run success rate on 10 carries, per @NextGenStats. Hubbard produced 87 total yards and two touchdowns in Week 1. (158.3 passer rating when targeted)
- 3d Mike Kaye (X) #Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard was on the field for all five touchdown plays on Sunday. He scored twice himself. He played 43 snaps total. He also had a 50% run success rate on 10 carries, per @NextGenStats. Hubbard produced 87 total yards and two touchdowns in Week 1. (158.3 passer rating when targeted)
- Interestingly, RB AJ Dillon was not used on special teams before he came onto the field for garbage time in the fourth quarter. Isaiah Simmons took his place on the wing in punt coverage in Week 1.
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Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker, and a simple balance that has created a complex offense for the Panthers
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- 10h Darin Gantt (Bluesky) The reigning rookie of the year, a top 10 pick, hasn't been the Panthers' big-play receiver the last two games. That's fine with him. Because the former undrafted rookie has done more than his share. On Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker's partnership, which has been working perfectly lately. · Quoting Kassidy Hill: It's an unlikely duo: a Top 10 draft pick who's proving he was worth the investment, and a UDFA who is proving he was worth the chance. On Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker, and a simple balance that has created a complex offense for the Panthers
- 10h Panthers Team Site Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker, and a simple balance that has created a complex offense for the Panthers
- Bill Belichick and North Carolina blow big lead, lose 28-20 at Clemson
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#Panthers DT Derrick Brown was fined $17,911 for a late hit on QB Caleb Williams in Week 1.
#Bears WR Jahdae Walker was docked $5,620 for taunting.
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Falcons have elevated DL Zach Harrison from the practice squad to the active for Sunday’s game against the Panthers, according to the team.
First of three P-squad elevations for Harrison.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Matthew Golden, Davante Adams, Travis Etienne, Michael Pittman, Ladd McConkey, Cam Skattebo, Wan'Dale Robinson, Jonathon Brooks
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- 13h RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Colston Loveland, Kenyon Sadiq, Evan Engram, David Njoku, AJ Barner, Cade Otton, Cole Kmet, Darren Waller, Brock Bowers, Colby Parkinson
- 16h RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Matthew Stafford, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence, Bryce Young, Tyler Shough, Bo Nix, Jalen Hurts, Brock Purdy, Dak Prescott
- 17h RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Matthew Golden, Davante Adams, Travis Etienne, Michael Pittman, Ladd McConkey, Cam Skattebo, Wan'Dale Robinson, Jonathon Brooks
- Will the #Panthers avoid a fifth consecutive 0-2 start? My @espn colleagues seem to think so:
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For a second consecutive weekend, the #Panthers have activated OLB Jeremiah Moon and DB Isaiah Simmons from the practice squad.
Reminder: Pat Jones (back) is questionable.
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- 14h Aaron Wilson (X) #Panthers elevate Isaiah Simmons, Jeremiah Moon+2
- 14h Panthers Team Site Panthers promote two from the practice squad for Week 2
- Saturday transactions.
- There are questions in Atlanta beyond the quarterback position heading into Sunday's home opener against Carolina. We take a look at them here:
- Former South Carolina and Jaguars receiver Ace Sanders, only 34, gets Bucs' weekly high school coaching nod: · Quoting Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation: Congrats to Bayshore High School's Ace Sanders for winning Coach of the Week! Winners receive a $2,000 grant to help maintain & upgrade their football program, in addition to four Bucs tickets courtesy of @Ticketmaster 🎟️
- #Browns worked out Krys Barnes, Sanoussi Kane, Dasan McCullough, T.J. Quinn, Juanyeh Thomas
- #WVU-Virginia simulation has a wild ending in College Football 27
- Interesting @Xfinity Best RB ceiling projections for Week 2: 25.2 Javonte Williams 23.4 Bucky Irving 21.7 Chuba Hubbard 20.5 Aaron Jones 19.7 Jadarian Price 18.7 Marshawn Lloyd 18.1 Jeremiyah Love 18.1 Rico Dowdle 17.4 Jacory Croskey-Merritt
- Owen Schmitt’s Gut Guarantee: "West Virginia hard edge football" is coming #WVU
- Game Preview: Vikings vs. Bears | 2026 Week 2
- 5 things to watch as Panthers begin division race in Atlanta
- You can still have hope in Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks
- 15 BURNING Fantasy Football Questions: Key Answers You NEED to Know for Every Week 2 Matchup
- Breaking down the #Panthers’ injury statuses before the Week 2 matchup vs. Atlanta:
- Breaking down the #Panthers’ injury statuses before the Week 2 matchup vs. Atlanta:
- Says who? Not John Denver · Quoting Nicole Auerbach: winner gets Country Roads
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Thrilled to have this color combo back for Panthers-Falcons. Red jerseys for Atlanta take this rivalry to another aesthetic level.
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- 1d Mike Kaye (X) The pics from this game will POP for sure. · Quoting NFL Fashion Advice: Thrilled to have this color combo back for Panthers-Falcons. Red jerseys for Atlanta take this rivalry to another aesthetic level.
- 1d Mike Kaye (X) Thrilled to have this color combo back for Panthers-Falcons. Red jerseys for Atlanta take this rivalry to another aesthetic level.
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#Panthers QB Bryce Young has been kryptonite for the Falcons over the past two seasons, particularly in Atlanta.
Breaking down Young’s back-to-back career games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, his pre-NFL dominance in Atlanta and what he could do in Week 2: https://t.co/vWi6TQC3H9 · Quoting Carolina Panthers Football Communications: In the @Panthers last two games in Atlanta (both wins), Bryce Young has totaled 8 touchdowns (6 passing, 2 rushing) and no interceptions for a 123.3 passer rating.
His 8 TDs are the most by any QB in the NFL on the road against a single opponent since 2024.
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 1d Jordan Schultz (X) #Bears QB Caleb Williams was All-World in Week 1, but what will happen vs Brian Flores and the #Vikings? @keyshawn and me weigh in, keeping in mind that Ben Johnson is 5-1 all-time vs Flores: https://t.co/BVgi39TxSU · Quoting Jordan Schultz: The #Bears’ offense putting up 59 points overshadowed the fact Bryce Young was sensational for the #Panthers in Week 1, in what is a critical year for him.
- 1d Jordan Schultz (X) The #Bears’ offense putting up 59 points overshadowed the fact Bryce Young was sensational for the #Panthers in Week 1, in what is a critical year for him.
- 1d CBS Sports NFL Headlines Week 2 2026 bold predictions: Giants to upset Rams, tanking Dolphins cover against 49ers
- 1d Mike Kaye (X) #Panthers QB Bryce Young has been kryptonite for the Falcons over the past two seasons, particularly in Atlanta. Breaking down Young’s back-to-back career games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, his pre-NFL dominance in Atlanta and what he could do in Week 2: https://t.co/vWi6TQC3H9 · Quoting Carolina Panthers Football Communications: In the @Panthers last two games in Atlanta (both wins), Bryce Young has totaled 8 touchdowns (6 passing, 2 rushing) and no interceptions for a 123.3 passer rating. His 8 TDs are the most by any QB in the NFL on the road against a single opponent since 2024.
- I think the best hope is that a large part of his problems last week were owing to back problems, but I'm not sure how much stock to put into that I do think he'll be better, the question is whether he can be anywhere near "good" when the Panthers offense has given this team fits
- Updated story on Atlanta's plan at quarterback heading into Sunday's home opener against Carolina.
- Fast Friday notes, including a new look up front on defense this week. Plus more on the Falcons QB decision, and remembering Kippy Brown.
- Many great matchups are ahead for Xavier Legette, people stop me on the street and talk about them.
- Fit Check Friday: Week 2 at Atlanta
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#Panthers HC Dave Canales on the potential return of Pat Jones and what he brings to the table:
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Bobby Brown III (CAR) DT -- Out
5 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- 1d Panthers Team Site Three takeaways from Friday, including a new look on defense
- 1d ESPN NFL Injury Report Bobby Brown III (CAR) DT -- Out
- 1d Mike Kaye (Bluesky) #Panthers OLB Pat Jones (back) is questionable, DT Bobby Brown (back) is OUT vs. Falcons. WR Jalen Coker (ankle) is good to go.+1
- 1d Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Friday injury report: Bobby Brown out, Jalen Coker clear.+1
- Rap: Rush expected to start Week 2 vs. Panthers
- There will be no written report of the UNC investigation
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Deebo Samuel, Chuba Hubbard, Chris Godwin, Kyle Monangai, MarShawn Lloyd, Josh Downs, DK Metcalf, DeVonta Smith, Garrett Wilson
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Hi.
As of today I can announce I'm taking over as the @BuffaloBills reporter for @espn NFL Nation.
Excited to get started. Excited to learn Buffalo. Excited to get to do a cool job in a cool place for a cool fanbase. DMs open. Tell me what's up.
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- 1d Mike Kaye (X) Welcome to the team! - No longer the new(est) guy! · Quoting Nick Suss: Hi. As of today I can announce I'm taking over as the @BuffaloBills reporter for @espn NFL Nation. Excited to get started. Excited to learn Buffalo. Excited to get to do a cool job in a cool place for a cool fanbase. DMs open. Tell me what's up.
- 1d Mike Kaye (X) Hi. As of today I can announce I'm taking over as the @BuffaloBills reporter for @espn NFL Nation. Excited to get started. Excited to learn Buffalo. Excited to get to do a cool job in a cool place for a cool fanbase. DMs open. Tell me what's up.
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#Panthers OLB Patrick Jones (back) is working individually with OLB coach AC Carter.
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- 1d Mike Kaye (Bluesky) #Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) is taking part in special teams drills to begin practice. He's been limited in practice to this point. OLB Patrick Jones (back) is working individually with OLB coach AC Carter.
- 1d Mike Kaye (X) #Panthers OLB Patrick Jones (back) is working individually with OLB coach AC Carter.
- NFL Expert Picks: Who will win in Week 2, Falcons or Panthers?
- If a hobby doesn’t serve you, drop it! That’s always the move. · Quoting Kenny2Slice: I do not and will not watch a clip of Clavicular, but on this topic: I left 3 fantasy leagues and largely stopped watching football for many reasons, 1 being fantasy consumed me for months and I didn’t like that any more. I didnt like the outcome of Cardinals/Panthers impacting my emotional state.
- Fantasy Football Start or Sit Lineup Advice: Experts Pick Who To Start Week 2 (2026)
- About a half hour before Sunday’s home opener against the Saints, the Ravens’ mascot Poe will take flight for the first time in Baltimore. As part of the Ravens’ new pregame entertainment called “The Uprising,” Poe will zip-line from a light tower high above Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium down to the 50-yard line, where the Marching Ravens and cheerleaders will be performing. The person who suits up as Poe has been requesting to do this type of a stunt for 20 years. “There's really no fear,” the person who suits up as Poe said. "Not that I'm an adrenaline junkie or anything, but I don't feel like I'm unsafe. I don't feel like I'm at any risk whatsoever.” When Ravens officials began brainstorming about a new pregame event, there was talk about how the band and cheerleaders would enter the field. Poe then suggested this grand entrance for him. "And when I threw it out, I did not think it was going to go through,” Poe said. Other mascots — like the ones with the Jaguars and Panthers —…
- Vikes Views: Who Ya Got? Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
- Oldest vs. youngest this Sunday. · Quoting Jonathan Jones: NFL Week 1 roster stats Oldest: 49ers Youngest: Dolphins Most experienced: Falcons Least experienced: Dolphins Heaviest: Bengals Lightest: 49ers Tallest: Panthers Shortest: Browns and Lions
- this exactly lol · Quoting Scott Spratt: The Lions about to lose by 50 but still be 4-1 after they play the Jets, Panthers, and Cardinals the next 3 weeks:
- Sunday doesn’t mark the first time Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield has faced the Browns — he did so once in 2022 with the Panthers — but it does mark the first time the guy on the other side of the field is his replacement: Deshaun Watson
- The Panthers host the Lions in Week 4.
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9 interesting things said by Bears coordinators in advance of home opener
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- 2d Larry Mayer (X) Bears coordinators spoke Thursday about Caleb Williams' best pass vs. Panthers, defense being in "a race to improve" and special teams gearing up for a big and fast opponent Sunday at Soldier Field. That and more:
- 2d Bears Team Site 9 interesting things said by Bears coordinators in advance of home opener
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For Tyrel Dodson, the chance to reconnect with Dan Morgan was all he needed to hear
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- 2d Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Tyrel Dodson had chances to leave. He stayed for a couple of reasons, but mainly for the chance to work with Dan Morgan again. On the new Panthers linebacker staying to learn from one of the old ones.
- 2d Panthers Team Site For Tyrel Dodson, the chance to reconnect with Dan Morgan was all he needed to hear
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A statement from Jen Belichick, the wife of Steve Belichick, on behalf of their family to ESPN:
“We are grateful for our time and our opportunity in Chapel Hill, and we are very proud of our influence on the positive direction of the program. Our priority will always be to show up with a healthy and strong mind for ourselves and our 5 children. We are humbled by the relationships that have been fostered here in North Carolina and would like to thank each and every person that has positively impacted our experience.
Unfortunately there is misinformation and speculation about our own situation, but we believe prioritizing health as the most important thing you can do in this life and is invaluable compared to anything else. We strongly encourage anyone in need of support to utilize their resources in order to achieve the best version of themselves.
We will always be Uncle Brian and Pop’s biggest supporters and have no doubt that the UNC defense is prepared to ball out. GO HEELS 🩵.”
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- 2d Pro Football Talk Steve Belichick's wife issues statement following his resignation from UNC
- 2d Field Yates (X) A statement from Jen Belichick, the wife of Steve Belichick, on behalf of their family to ESPN: “We are grateful for our time and our opportunity in Chapel Hill, and we are very proud of our influence on the positive direction of the program. Our priority will always be to show up with a healthy and strong mind for ourselves and our 5 children. We are humbled by the relationships that have been fostered here in North Carolina and would like to thank each and every person that has positively impacted our experience. Unfortunately there is misinformation and speculation about our own situation, but we believe prioritizing health as the most important thing you can do in this life and is invaluable compared to anything else. We strongly encourage anyone in need of support to utilize their resources in order to achieve the best version of themselves. We will always be Uncle Brian and Pop’s biggest supporters and have no doubt that the UNC defense is prepared to ball out. GO HEELS 🩵.”
- NFL Week 1 roster stats Oldest: 49ers Youngest: Dolphins Most experienced: Falcons Least experienced: Dolphins Heaviest: Bengals Lightest: 49ers Tallest: Panthers Shortest: Browns and Lions
- Tua Tagovailoa remains out of practice on Thursday
- The Falcons rudely have not decided on a quarterback, but I plowed ahead with a Falcons-Panthers preview regardless. Suffice to say that QB play is the most vital factor for both teams
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“I feel like every single time he goes to Atlanta, he just makes the plays.”
#Panthers QB Bryce Young is 4-1 vs. the #Falcons. And when he plays in Atlanta, he typically puts on a show.
After clearing Cam Newton’s passing record last year, what’s next?
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- 2d Erik Lambert (X) Bryce Young torched the #Bears defense on Sunday for 361 yards. That alone is pretty bad. Yet there is an advanced metric that raised major alarms about the secondary. (1/2)
- 2d Mike Kaye (X) In the @Panthers last two games in Atlanta (both wins), Bryce Young has totaled 8 touchdowns (6 passing, 2 rushing) and no interceptions for a 123.3 passer rating. His 8 TDs are the most by any QB in the NFL on the road against a single opponent since 2024.
- 2d Josh Kendall (X) Jeff Ulbrich very complimentary of Bryce Young today. It sounds like the Falcons want to keep him in the pocket Sunday: "He’s better off the spot than on the spot. We have to keep him where he’s not very comfortable."
- 2d ESPN NFL News Bryce Young's 4-1 record vs. Falcons a harbinger for Week 2?
- 2d Mike Kaye (Bluesky) “I feel like every single time he goes to Atlanta, he just makes the plays.” #Panthers QB Bryce Young is 4-1 vs. the #Falcons. And when he plays in Atlanta, he typically puts on a show. After clearing Cam Newton’s passing record last year, what’s next?+1
- We've re-fired the Dirty Birds Dispatch at the @ajc. In this week's edition, we talked starting QB odds for this week, offense/defense challenges, Brandon Dorlus not knowing the Falcons/Panthers are a rivalry, and plenty more. It's fun:
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"He doesn't blink."
#Panthers OC Brad Idzik says Monroe Freeling doesn't make the same mistake twice. He praises his resolve.
He says there will be mistakes but "we'll grow with him."
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- 2d Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik welcomed a 79-inch, 323-pound rookie tackle to the world this weekend, in addition to his daughter. · Quoting Kassidy Hill: Three takeaways from coordinators Thursday, including grading Monroe Freeling's debut, Evero on defensive bounce back, and more.
- 2d Panthers Team Site Three takeaways from coordinators Thursday, including grading Monroe Freeling's debut
- 2d Mike Kaye (X) "He doesn't blink." #Panthers OC Brad Idzik says Monroe Freeling doesn't make the same mistake twice. He praises his resolve. He says there will be mistakes but "we'll grow with him."
- Panthers add receiver to the practice squad.
- Where to watch Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons
- “This arsenal is in its infancy. Scoring 59 in Week 1 against a pretty good Panthers team is impressive. “I’m not saying he’ll put up the same numbers each week, as far as Caleb and the offense looking in sync each week, get used to it because that’s now the norm.” - Bears legend Erik Kramer
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2026 Fantasy Football RB Rankings - Week 2 Start, Sit Running Backs
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- 2d Dynasty Nerds Are These Performances For Real? | Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 905
- 2d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Emeka Egbuka, Jordan Addison, Xavier Worthy, Bucky Irving, De'Von Achane, Devin Singletary, Jonathon Brooks, Tre Tucker, Kalif Raymond
- 2d RotoBaller NFL Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart for Week 2 - Trade Rankings, Buys, Sells (2026)
- 2d RotoBaller NFL 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 2 Start, Sit+1
- Really good perspective breakdown. I enjoyed this. · Quoting Taco: One split-second decision. DB95 eats two blockers. #Panthers EDGE Princely sees a free shot at CW18. He crashes. Contain is gone. 29-yard TD before half. This is the exact “hunt the QB vs. stay home” tape EDGE coaches live on. Thanks again to @PanthersOnTap for hosting me. I had a great time!
- One split-second decision. DB95 eats two blockers. #Panthers EDGE Princely sees a free shot at CW18. He crashes. Contain is gone. 29-yard TD before half. This is the exact “hunt the QB vs. stay home” tape EDGE coaches live on. Thanks again to @PanthersOnTap for hosting me. I had a great time!
- North Carolina issues statement on concluded investigation
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Sources: Steve Belichick has resigned as North Carolina’s defensive coordinator. He’s been on medical leave since August 6.
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- 2d Ty Schalter (Bluesky) i am glad i put marriage and fatherhood above sports · Quoting Adam Schefter ... Mirror: Repost by @AdamSchefter RT by @AdamSchefter: Sources: Steve Belichick has resigned as North Carolina’s defensive coordinator. He’s been on medical leave since August 6. Click to see original repost
- 2d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Sources: Steve Belichick has resigned as North Carolina’s defensive coordinator. He’s been on medical leave since August 6. Click to see original repost+1
- 2d Brooke Pryor (X) https://t.co/RYleFxkVXs · Quoting Pete Thamel: Sources: Steve Belichick has resigned as North Carolina’s defensive coordinator. He’s been on medical leave since August 6.
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Caleb Williams preparing for "mental war" with Brian Flores this weekend
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- 2d Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Ben Johnson set his sights on breaking the 2013 Broncos all-time NFL Scoring Record. Caleb Williams and the Bears dropped 59 on Carolina in Week 1. Former Bears QB Erik Kramer, and a former NFL head coach break down whether Chicago can actually pull off history.
- 2d Pro Football Talk Caleb Williams preparing for "mental war" with Brian Flores this weekend
- Steve Belichick resigns as North Carolina defensive coordinator
- Dave Canales on not knowing Falcons QB: Have to study history of Kevin Stefanski's offenses
- Walker, Kansas Ranger
- Jalen Coker - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 2 (2026)
- Bears gear up to host Vikings in NFC North showdown
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For Bryce Young, memories of Atlanta recede, but everyone else remembers
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- 3d Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Bryce Young wasn't biting, he's locked in on the right now. But plenty of other people were willing to look back on the epic no-look touchdown in Atlanta, and how Young has grown in confidence since then.
- 3d Panthers Team Site For Bryce Young, memories of Atlanta recede, but everyone else remembers
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Canales: Return duties are not John Metchie’s primary reasons for coming up #Panthers
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- 3d Panthers Team Site John Metchie embracing a new opportunity as Panthers returner
- 3d Sheena Quick (X) #Panthers QB Bryce Young talks about the continued growth of Alabama teammate John Metchie III from college to the NFL that he has witnessed now that the two are back together.
- 3d Sheena Quick (X) Canales: Return duties are not John Metchie’s primary reasons for coming up #Panthers
- Five takeaways from Wednesday, including planning for Atlanta's QB situation
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Michael Penix: I'm dying to be out there, some goals I still have to achieve
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- 3d ESPN NFL News Falcons' Penix Jr. 'close' but still uncertain for Week 2
- 3d Pro Football Talk Michael Penix: I'm dying to be out there, some goals I still have to achieve
- Not all 0-1 NFC teams should be hitting the panic button
- Bobby Brown III (CAR) DT -- Questionable
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Falcons haven't made a QB choice for Week 2
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- 3d Sheena Quick (X) Kevin Stefanski has said the #Falcons are not ruling anybody out at QB for Sunday. #Panthers · Quoting Josh Kendall: Michael Penix Jr. is throwing, and he’s drawn a crowd. Penix opened practice today throwing while the rest of the group went through it’s normal stretching warm-up.+1
- 3d Pro Football Talk Falcons haven't made a QB choice for Week 2
- Falcons 'not ruling anyone out' at QB for home opener vs. Panthers
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#Panthers TE Darren Waller is in gym clothes on the way to practice.
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- 3d Mike Kaye (Bluesky) #Panthers TE Darren Waller is in gym clothes on the way to practice.+1
- #Browns Deshaun Watson on if he needs a big game vs. the #Bucs to get the nod in the home opener vs. the #Panthers Sept. 27: The media expects me to 'throw 400 yards and 5 TDs every week'
- Week 1: Bears 59, Panthers 37 Vikings 39, Packers 22 98 combined points in Week 1 by Bears and Vikings are most in NFL history by any Week 2 opponents
- Bears scored 4 TDs on 4 red zone possessions against Panthers, matching most TDs they produced inside 20 last year when they generated 4 TDs on 6 red zone drives in 47-42 win over Bengals.
- His whirlwind of becoming a dad and a first-time play-caller was cool. But the story about test-driving parenthood when the Canales family moved into his house is hilarious. "And two minutes later, you smell something weird, and it's Ben; he's like baiting his hook in the house with fresh squid." · Quoting Kassidy Hill: Becoming a new father the same weekend he debuted as a play-caller wasn’t Brad Idzik’s plan. But babies don't adhere to football schedules, and life can only be planned so far. On Brad Idzik’s big weekend and how the Panthers’ OC is embracing the chaos.
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Todd Monken says Baker Mayfield was almost a Raven in 2023. Monken was Ravens OC.
"We thought he was coming there as our backup."
"We thought after Carolina and the Rams he was coming to Baltimore. And I was fired up about it."
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- 3d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford, Jordan Love, Drake Maye, Bryce Young, Jared Goff, CJ Stroud, Dak Prescott, Jaxson Dart, Baker Mayfield
- 3d Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Todd Monken on if Deshaun Watson needs to play well vs #Bucs to earn the start for the home opener Sept. 27 vs #Panthers:
- 3d Andrew Siciliano (Bluesky) Todd Monken says Baker Mayfield was almost a Raven in 2023. Monken was Ravens OC. "We thought he was coming there as our backup." "We thought after Carolina and the Rams he was coming to Baltimore. And I was fired up about it."
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D'Andre Swift, elegido Jugador Ofensivo de la Semana en la NFC
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- 3d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Kyle Monangai, Travis Etienne Jr., Rome Odunze, David Montgomery, Tetairoa McMillan, Wan'Dale Robinson, D'Andre Swift, Blake Corum
- 3d Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) Bears RB D'Andre Swift was named the NFC's Offensive Player of the Week after his 124 rushing yards and 3 TDs in Carolina. Swift is the first Bears Offensive Player of the Week in Week 1 since Matt Forte in 2010 and the first Bears RB to receive the honor since Jordan Howard in Week 8 of 2016.
- 3d Bears Team Site D'Andre Swift, elegido Jugador Ofensivo de la Semana en la NFC