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Knox caught his only target for seven yards in the Bills' 36-31 win over the Texans on Sunday.

Buffalo started the game in 13 personnel, featuring all three of Dalton Kincaid, Knox and Jackson Hawes at tight end. Knox ended up playing 38 of 57 offensive snaps and blocked on 23 of those, as he ran just 12 routes overall. Knox and Hawes allow Kincaid to focus on his role as a pass catcher, and the latter ended up leading the team with a 5-130-0 receiving line on six targets.

Miller turned nine carries into 30 yards and a touchdown while adding a 19-yard kickoff return during the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions on Sunday.

The Saints were kept scoreless in the first half, but Miller helped get New Orleans on the board in the third quarter with an eight-yard touchdown run. In the absence of Alvin Kamara (knee), Miller played 29 of 90 offensive snaps (32.2 percent) and operated as the Saints' RB2 behind Travis Etienne (53 offensive snaps). Miller's role on offense would decrease drastically if Kamara was cleared to play against the Ravens in Week 2.

Lance caught three of four targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 31-30 loss to the Lions in overtime.

With Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) on injured reserve and Chris Olave in and out of the game multiple times Sunday, Lance played 62 of 90 offensive snaps against Detroit. He ran 45 routes on Tyler Slough's 63 dropbacks and looks like the clear WR3 for New Orleans while Tyson recovers from a severe hamstring strain. However, Lance is deep down the list for opportunities and touches behind Olave, Juwan Johnson, Travis Etienne and Devaughn Vele, giving him minimal fantasy appeal outside of dynasty formats.

The Broncos elevated Prentice from the practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Chiefs, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports.

Denver cut Prentice following the preseason, but the 29-year-old fullback will be temporarily added back to the roster in advance of Monday's season opener. Prentice suited up for all 17 games of the regular season with Denver in 2025, carrying 10 times for 44 yards and adding six receptions for 53 yards on eight targets.

Iosivas caught two passes (on three targets) for 12 yards during the Bengals' 33-27 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Iosivas played 39 of 64 snaps on offense, third-most among Bengals wide receivers behind Ja'Marr Chase (60) and Tee Higgins (46), though it was tight end Mike Gesicki's 5-78-1 receiving line that led all Cincinnati pass catchers. Iosivas is firmly entrenched as the Bengals' WR3, though he's unlikely to see many targets from Joe Burrow while Chase, Higgins, Gesicki and running back Chase Brown are on the field. Up next is a Week 2 clash against the Texans on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh labeled McConkey (rib) as day-to-day Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Harbaugh added that the Chargers will see how McConkey progresses throughout the week before determining his availability for Sunday's game agains the Raiders.

McConkey delivered a 5-82-1 line on seven targets before exiting late in the third quarter of Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Cardinals due to what the Chargers initially referred to as a chest injury. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network clarified earlier Monday that McConkey is instead recovering from a rib issue, and the wideout was set to undergo further testing. While Harbaugh didn't elaborate on what medical testing revealed, McConkey appears to have avoided anything significant. That said, McConkey's status for Week 2 appears to be in flux at the moment, and his activity in practices Wednesday through Friday likely will be the determining factor in whether or not he suits up Sunday.

The Bills listed Johnson (hamstring) as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

After missing the Bills' first two practices of Week 1, Johnson returned to the field Friday as a limited participant and took a questionable tag into Sunday's season opener versus the Texans. Johnson ultimately was inactive for the 36-31 win, but he'll have a stronger chance of making his 2026 debut Thursday against the Lions if he can upgrade to full participation in practice at some point over the next two days.

Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak labeled Bowers (knee) as day-to-day Monday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

After Bowers underwent a meniscus trim procedure last Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the star tight end expected to miss only "a game or two" before making his 2026 debut. Though a partial meniscectomy often entails a recovery period closer to one month, Bowers -- who sat out the Raiders' season-opening win over the Dolphins -- appears to be bouncing back well from his operation and looks like he could have a real chance of suiting up next Sunday against the Chargers. Per Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com, Kubiak said that he'll heed the advice of trainers in determining when Bowers will be ready to play, and the 23-year-old's activity in practices is also likely to be a factor in the decision. While Bowers was sidelined for Week 1, Michael Mayer stepped in as the Raiders' top tight end versus Miami and finished with six catches for 32 yards on seven targets.

The Chiefs elevated VanSumeren from the practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Broncos.

VanSumeren was unable to win a roster spot with the Bills following training camp and the preseason, but he caught on with the Chiefs' practice squad after getting cut and will now get bumped up to the roster ahead of the season opener. If active for Monday's contest, VanSumeren will likely serve as a blocker on offense and be part of the Chiefs' special-teams units.

Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said that Lane will receive second and third medical opinions on his injured wrist this week before a timeline for his return is established, Sam Cohn of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Lane's NFL debut in Sunday's 41-23 win over the Colts came to an early end due to the wrist injury, which was confirmed to be a fracture after the game. An upcoming MRI along with additional testing on the wrist should help the Ravens gain a better understanding of the severity of the fracture, but at the very least, the rookie third-round pick is expected to miss the team's Week 2 game against the Saints. Lane's likely absence could open up more opportunities for Devontez Walker (groin) and Eljiah Sarratt (coach's decision), both of whom sat out the season opener.