CINCINNATI BENGALS
9/16/2025

Well, the Bengals are 2-0 and are winning with defense.

That is good because the offense took a major hit when QB Joe Burrow went down with a turf toe injury. He is likely to miss more than 10 games and could be out for the season. Nobody really knows for sure how long he’ll be out but most speculate it will be at least 10 games.

With Burrow out, enter QB Jake Browning, who completed 21 of 32 passes in the win over the Jaguars. He led the Bengals on a 15-play 92-yard game-winning drive. He had three touchdowns but also threw three interceptions.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is confident in Browning.

“He knows the playbook inside and out,” Taylor said Monday. “He is going to be making protection adjustments. He is going to be able to make the right adjustments. He is fully capable to go out there and lead it.”

The team put Burrow on the injured reserve list, signed QB Brett Rypien off the practice squad and added QB Sean Clifford, who went to high school in Cincinnati, and QB Mike White to the practice squad.

In a non-quarterback move, the Bengals also signed WR Kendric Pryor to the practice squad.

Interestingly, the Bengals offensive line had a better pass blocking grade with Browning in the game against Jacksonville than it did when Burrow was on the field.

WR Ja’Marr Chase was not hurt by Browning replacing Burrow. The best receiver in the league had a 14-165-1 receiving line.
WR Tee Higgins went 3-56-1 and WR Mitchell Tinsley had a 13 yard catch for his first-ever NFL touchdown. WR Andrei Iosivas had one catch for 12 yards.
TE Noah Fant (3-28-0), TE Mike Gesicki (3-18-0) and TE Drew Sample (1-7-0) were check down targets but not overly effective.
RB Chase Brown did not have a great day running the ball (16-47-0) or catching the ball (2-18-0) but continues to get the volume which is necessary for fantasy success.
PK Evan McPherson nailed four extra points but had just one field goal, a short one of 31 yards.

On defense, the secondary continues to post big numbers. DB Jordan Battle and DB Dax Hill both had interceptions. Battle had 4 tackles, Hill 9 and DB Geno Stone 9. LB Logan Wilson was in on 8 tackles.
DE Trey Hendrickson, who dominated late in the game, is more of an NFL difference maker than a fantasy IDP difference maker.

After a big debut, LB Demetrius Knight Jr. was in on 5 tackles while LB Oren Burks was in on 4.

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Mark Huber

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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

The report for this week has not yet been released.

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DENVER BRONCOS
9/16/2025

Denver 28 Indianapolis 29
The Broncos have to figure out how to get out of their own way. The Broncos lost a heartbreaker on the road against the Indianapolis Colts, 28-29. The game appeared to be in hand until the Broncos completely collapsed in the 4th quarter. Second-year WR Troy Franklin broke out against the Colts (8/9-89-1; 1-11-0). P Jeremy Crawshaw again placed all his punts inside the opponents 20-yard line. QB Bo Nix (220/30-206-3-1; 3-29-0) bounced back from a horrible Week 1 despite throwing an interception at the worst possible time trying to force the ball to Sutton. RBs JK Dobbins (14-76-1; 1/2-9-0), RJ Harvey (5-8-0; 1/2-16-0) and Tyler Badie (1-3-0; 2/2-19) handled the backfield duties. WR Marvin Mims and TE Adam Troutman each scored a touchdown. WR Pat Bryant (2/3-18-0) and TE Evan Engram (1/2-12-0). WR Courtland Sutton was only targeted 4 times with 1 catch and 6 yards. Except for a couple fourth down stops, the Colts could have scored every time they touched the ball. The Colts had too many weapons as they put up 470 total yards of offense. RB Jonathan Taylor had 2 rushing and one receiving touchdowns. The Colts had four receivers with double digit yards. Despite Jeremy Crawshaw it was a bad day for special teams. Usually, reliable PK Wil Lutz missed a very makeable game-icing field goal. A special teams penalty gave the Colts a second chance to kick the game winning field goal. Special Teams Coordinator Darren Rizzi is well respected, but he has to be feeling the heat after a second consecutive week with problems with his unit.

Denver Broncos @ L A Chargers

Last year, the Broncos were swept by the Chargers for the first time since 2011. Payton-coached teams are 1-4 versus teams coached by Jim Harbaugh. The Broncos are 1-5 all-time at SoFi Stadium. At 2-0, the Chargers are in control of the AFC West. QB Justin Herbert has started the season hot and WRs Keenen Allen and Quinton Johnston have benefitted. The Chargers will ride Herbert and try to get their running game going. Denver’s defense was exposed against a stronger than expected Colt's offense and will look to rebound. Nix and the offense put up enough points to win and looked really good in the first before the team totally imploded. K Wil didn’t look good in the warm-up and that carried over into the game. Denver will need to play up to their talent if they hope to upset the 2.5-point favorite Chargers on the road. Denver 21 LAC 23

Orangeman’s Take

The defense is the reason that people thought Denver was a Super Bowl contender. Two games into the season that doesn’t appear to be the case. Nix had a good game but he is still learning and his interception hurt the Broncos. However, I still believe that Payton's play calling, player usage and sideline management are a problem. At least, Payton rode the hot hand at running back (Dobbins). And, for all the “head coach talk” about Vance Joseph he still doesn’t adjust his defense when needed and doesn’t always use his best players to the best advantage. Denver had the game and gave it away in the fourth quarter. It will be a long season if they can’t stop beating themselves.

Fantasy Outlook

Quarterbacks PPR Points
Bo Nix 16-17

Running Backs
RJ Harvey 6-8
JK Dobbins 11-16
Jaleel McLaughlin 0-3
Tyler Baddie 4-8

Wide Receivers
Courtland Sutton 12-17
Marvin Mims, Jr 0-10
Pat Bryant 2-3
Troy Franklin 7-14
Trent Sherfield 1-2

Tight ends
Evan Engram 6-10
Adam Trautman 2-4
Lucas Krull 1-2

Kicker
Wil Lutz 7-8

DST 4-6

Good luck this week!

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Charles Rives

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LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
9/17/2025

On Monday Night Football, the Chargers beat the Raiders 20-9. It was a well-rounded performance by the Bolts, who now lead the division at a record of 2-0. This week, the 1-1 Broncos come to town. This report is a review of last week’s win & a preview of the Broncos at Chargers game.

QB: Chargers QB Justin Herbert was 19 for 27 with 242 passing yards, 2 TDs, no INTs, and led the team with 9 rushes for 31 yards. So much for the Chargers being a running team (see below). Unless you have a better option, Herbert is worthy of starting consideration.

RB: The knock on Herbert was that the Chargers like to run the ball. Well, maybe, but the reality is that they haven’t done a lot of running, so far. RB Najee Harris carried 8 times for 28 yards and no TDs, while RB Omarion Hampton carried 8 times for 24 yards and no TDs. So you’ve got a two-headed running back monster, on a team that doesn’t run as often as people think. Unless something changes, Hampton & Harris are RB2s against Denver.

WR: The Chargers are passing quite a bit, but I don’t think the Broncos’ pass defense will be a cakewalk. Last week, WR Quentin Johnston caught 3 of 7 targets for 71 yards and a TD. Reliable WR Keenan Allen caught 5 of 7 targets for 61 yards and a TD. WR Ladd McConkey caught 5 of 5 targets for 48 yards and no TDs. Clearly, Herbert is spreading the ball around, so McConkey is a weak WR1 or better WR2. Allen is a WR2. I’d also rank Johnston as a deep threat boom/bust WR2, with good speed, but his hands are still a liability.

TE: I’ll keep this brief. No Chargers tight end is worth owning right now or starting. That could change, but Chargers’ tight ends combined for 1 catch for 7 yards.

PK: The Bolts have an accurate & reliable kicker in PK Cameron Dicker, who was 2/2 on FGs (long 38) and 2/2 on extra points. He remains a solid fantasy option this week.

DEF: The Chargers defense is pretty good, holding the Raiders to 3 FGs. LB Khalil Mack dislocated an elbow and will miss a few weeks. I think Denver is better than LV, but still the Chargers are a better-than-average week 3 start. Good luck with your games this week!

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Brad Willis

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DALLAS COWBOYS

The report for this week has not yet been released.

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WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM

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CHICAGO BEARS

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DETROIT LIONS

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ARIZONA CARDINALS

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SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

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LOS ANGELES RAMS
9/17/2025

Road Warriors! Los Angeles dominates the second half against the Titans and leave Tennessee with a convincing 33-19 road victory. With the exception of a few plays, the Rams played well in all three phases of the game and improve to 2-0 to start the season. This week the Rams head to Philadelphia this week to take on the 2-0 Eagles fresh of their road win in Kansas City. Let’s take a look at the Fantasy positions for the Rams.

QB: QB Matthew Stafford (23 of 33 for 298 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception)played really well except for his interception late in the first half that allowed the Titans to take the lead going into halftime. Philadelphia held Pat Mahomes to 187 passing yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. The Eagles recorded2 sacks on Mahomes.Matthew is playing at a high level and could produce 250+ yards and at least 2 touchdowns even against a talented Eagle defense.

RB: RB Kyren Williams (17 for 66 yards rushing and 2 receptions for 14 yards) was the leading carrier again butRB Blake Corum (5 for 44 yards and 1 touchdown rushing)got the lone rushing touchdown. Rookie RB Jarquez Hunter was active but did not record any touches. Philly gave up 122 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown to the Chiefs, although the touchdown and most of yardage (66) came from Mahomes scrambling. The Rams are still trying to establish a successful rushing attack and Kyren is the bell cow. I think Williams has 80-100 scrimmage yards and scores at least one touchdown.He is a low-end RB1 but a very high end RB2.

WR: WR Puka Nakua (8 rec on 9 targets for 91 yards and a 45-yard touchdown rush) had a very productive game but WR Davante Adams (6 rec on 13 targets for 106 yards and 1 touchdown) was the focus in the passing attack. WR Tutu Atwell (no catch on one target) and WR Jordan Whittington(2 rec on 2 targets for 42 yards) were the only other receivers to be targeted. Puka should be good for 8-10 receptions for 100+ yards and a touchdown. Adams surpassed by expectations and might produce 6-8 catches for 60-80 yards and a touchdown against the Eagles. If you have either or both of these studs, your are definitely playing them.

TE: TE Tyler Higbee(4 rec on 4 targets for 37 yards) had a solid game and TE Davis Allen (1 rec on 1 target for 8 yards and a touchdown) scored his second touchdown of the season on his second catch of the season. This group has been an asset for the offense but not for Fantasy teams. Stay away from this position.

K: PK Josh Karty(2-2 on field goals (21 & 21) and 3-4 extra points) would have been perfect but one of his extra point attempts was blocked. Karty is a solid kicker that should have ample scoring opportunities throughout the season. At Philadelphia, I am predicting 2-2 field goals and 3-3 extra points.

DEF: This unit finally allowed more than ten points in a game, but they still imposed their will on the opponent. LB Nate Landman (4 solos, 4 assists, and a fumble recovery)had a another solid game but ED Byron Young (4 solos, 1 assist, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble) was the star and received a game ball for his efforts. DB Kam Curl (5 solos, 2 assists, and 1 sack) and DB Kam Kinchens (7 solos and 3 assists) made many plays, while DL Kobie Turner and Rookie ED Josiah Stewart both had sacks. DL Braden Fiske tweaked his oblique during warm-ups so his playing time was limited. ED Jared Verse (1 solo and 2 assists) has started the season slowly from the stat/sack perspective, but he has been very busy and disruptive on the fiels. The Eagles passed for only 101 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and Jalen Hurts was only sacked twice. Philly rushed 34 times for 122 yards and 2 touchdowns led by Saquon Barkley’s 88 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.Barkley ran wild in his two contests against the Rams las year so hopefully the addition of Landman DT Poona Ford will be enough to contain him. Young and Landman are solid IDP while Verse is still trying to find his 2025 groove. The DEF/ST unit has been playing at a very high level and should be on your Fantasy team.

The 2-0 Rams will try to make it 3-0 in Philadelphia and a victory against the Eagles could have home field playoff implications. The offense is finding its rhythm and the defense has been stellar. Los Angeles has a tough test against the reining Super Bowl Champions and I think they pull off a 27-24 upset. I fell in all of Fantasy leagues so I am 1-1 and ready to make a run. Best thing that happened in the Week 2 games was my man QB Dillon Gabriel throwing his first regular season NFL touchdown! Congrats Dillon and prayers for continued success. Love and blessings to my family. Miss you Pops& Scratch! God Bless!

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Layton Pang

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