September 24, 2026
Jaxson Dart Out for Season, Bryce Young Hot & Darnold Returns
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Giants QB Jaxson Dart will undergo knee surgery for a torn meniscus and torn MCL that ends his 2026 regular season, though head coach John Harbaugh hopes he can return for the postseason if New York qualifies.
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is out for Week 3 and undergoing additional testing with specialists after sustaining a left elbow injury.
Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr., the former top-5 pick, has recorded just one catch this season and has seen his production and stock plummet significantly.
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Trent McDuffie, traded from KC to the Rams, was targeted five times by the Giants on Monday Night Football and allowed zero catches, earning a 94.0 PFF coverage grade with 3 PBUs and a pick.
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton says Baltimore has a strong plan to minimize the effects of international travel ahead of their Week 3 game against the Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
CBS Sports broke down all 80 of Bryce Young's dropbacks through two weeks to determine whether his hot 2026 start is a genuine leap forward or an unsustainable outlier.
Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald says Sam Darnold, nursing a glute injury, is 'on a good track' to return in Week 3 vs. the Commanders — great news for Jaxon Smith-Njigba owners.
CBS Sports' 'It Wouldn't Shock Me If' column flags Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers as a team that could go scoreless again in Week 3, continuing their early-season offensive struggles.
CBS Sports spotlights unsung heroes fueling all eight 2-0 NFL teams, including a potential new star for the Bills and a deep threat the Chiefs have unlocked through two weeks.
SportsLine's computer model has simulated every Week 3 NFL game 10,000 times and is backing the Lions and 49ers as its top picks against the spread.
After correctly calling Saints and Bengals upsets in Week 2, CBS Sports identifies five Week 3 favorites — including the Rams — who could be vulnerable to losing.
Jared Goff responded defiantly to critics circling Detroit after an uneven first two weeks, saying he 'loves it when the vultures come out' as the Lions look to right the ship.
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🔍 DEEP DIVE
The biggest fantasy and NFL news today centers on Giants QB Jaxson Dart, who will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus and torn MCL suffered during Monday night's game — injuries that will sideline him for the remainder of the 2026 regular season. The recovery timeline is approximately six months, though head coach John Harbaugh has left the door open for a postseason return if New York qualifies. Dart reportedly wanted to keep playing after the injuries and had to be removed from the game by the team. For dynasty managers, this is a significant blow to a promising young quarterback's 2026 value, and it reshuffles the Giants' QB room immediately.
Elsewhere, two quarterbacks are dominating the injury-report conversation for Week 3. Sam Darnold (glute) is trending toward a return for Seattle against the Commanders, with HC Mike Macdonald describing him as "on a good track" after a limited Wednesday practice — welcome news for Jaxon Smith-Njigba owners who have been watching Drew Lock manage the offense. Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels is out for Week 3 entirely as he undergoes additional specialist testing on a left elbow injury, adding uncertainty to Washington's offense just as they host the Seahawks. Adding to the intrigue: the Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. has recorded just one catch all season, and league executives are reportedly floating the idea of a trade ahead of the deadline, while QB Jacoby Brissett has publicly defended him.
The thread connecting all of this is volatility at the quarterback and skill-position level in the early weeks of 2026. Dart's season-ending surgery, Daniels' elbow uncertainty, Darnold's glute, and MHJ's mysterious disappearance from the Cardinals' offense are all reminders that roster flexibility and waiver-wire awareness are paramount right now. On the field, Bryce Young's hot start in Carolina is generating real buzz — CBS Sports studied all 80 of his dropbacks to assess whether the former top pick has genuinely turned a corner. The Lions' Jared Goff is also pushing back on doubt after a shaky two weeks, insisting he relishes the outside criticism.
Tomorrow, watch for Darnold's practice participation to determine whether he gets an official clearance to start Sunday. Expect the Giants' QB situation to develop quickly as New York evaluates options behind Dart. And keep an eye on any further updates on Jayden Daniels' specialist results — the severity of his elbow injury could have longer-term fantasy implications beyond just Week 3.