Ja’Marr Chase caught two Joe Burrow touchdowns, and Cincinnati stopped Houston on every red zone trip in a 20 to 6 win.

Zay Flowers and Nico Collins are out for Week 2. Here are the verified lineup pivots plus contingency plans for Joe Burrow, Ladd McConkey and Puka Nacua.

Jalen Coker tops Football Nation’s Week 1 fantasy wide receivers through Sunday, with Christian Watson, Justin Jefferson and Amon-Ra St. Brown next.

Football Nation’s locked pregame read had Joe Burrow active, Nico Collins out and Cincinnati winning 30–27. The prediction is preserved for accountability after kickoff.

Joe Burrow started against Houston after practicing fully Friday. This game-day update preserves the pregame injury record and tracks his movement as the remaining variable.

Nico Collins is out for Week 2 after missing Thursday and Friday with a hamstring injury. Houston also ruled out Jadeveon Clowney, Jake Hummel and Ed Ingram.

Josh Allen accounts for four touchdowns, Joshua Palmer catches the winner, and Greg Rousseau’s second strip sack ends a wild opener.

Dalton Kincaid delivered the best bet, Nico Collins beat the under, and Buffalo closed a 36–31 thriller. Final Week 1 prop audit.

Buffalo’s rushing power meets Houston’s elite defense in Week 1. Our matchup analysis, injury watch and projected final score.

Mike Washington Jr. leads the pre Week 1 waiver priority. See real ESPN and Yahoo roster rates, CBS support, FAAB bids and the best adds.

Six evidence-based Week 1 fantasy moves, including Rhamondre Stevenson, MarShawn Lloyd and George Holani, with Yahoo, ESPN and CBS checks.

The September 1 NFL injury report tracks the biggest Week 1 concerns, reserve list absences, likely replacements, fantasy moves and each player’s next factual checkpoint.

Houston and C.J. Stroud have paused extension talks until after the 2026 season. Here is what the decision means for the Texans and their quarterback.

MarShawn Lloyd, Mike Washington Jr., Ja’Kobi Lane and Kayshon Boutte are climbing. Here are the full PPR draft prices, evidence, risks and one player not to chase before Week 1.

Houston wins my AFC South and reaches the playoffs. Jacksonville finishes above .500 but misses my final field, while Indianapolis and Tennessee remain outside the race.

Houston right tackle Braden Smith was carted off with a reported foot injury. Here is what is confirmed, what remains unknown and why it matters.

The NFL added eight Rivalries uniforms for 2026. Here are all 16 participating teams, the 15-game schedule and why Bears-Packers leads the reveal.

Draft C.J. Stroud as a late QB2 after pick 150 in one-QB leagues. Houston’s receiver injuries add risk, but his current ADP leaves rebound upside.

Patrick Mahomes is practicing, Ashton Jeanty has an uncertain ankle timeline and Jayden Higgins is out. Here are the biggest 2026 preseason injuries and fantasy moves.