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McSorley’s most recent NFL snaps came with the Cardinals in 2022 after Kyler Murray suffered a torn ACL. The Patriots signed him to a one-year deal last offseason but he didn’t make the team. He has since spent time on the Bears and Steelers’ practice squads. The Commanders are likely to be without reserve quarterback Sam Hartman for their upcoming preseason matchup with Miami. McSorley, who played under offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury in Arizona, was a natural choice on short notice.

It means Fant is ready to rock for Sunday against the Patriots. Something of a Week 1 disappointment, Fant is looking like a shaky TE2 for as long as the Seahawks are still feeling out their new Ryan Grubb-coordinated attack.

Oh dear. The Seahawks initially tried to project optimism on Walker’s status, but back-to-back DNPs definitely have him on the wrong side of questionable. Even a “limited” return on Friday would have Walker in much better shape to suit up vs. the Pats, but for now it’s looking like it will be the Zach Charbonnet show.

It’s a quiet list for the Bills, who thankfully lost their Week 2 injury drama when Josh Allen was proclaimed good to go on Monday. Johnson’s absence could definitely be felt in Miami, however.

After being a healthy scratch for what would have been his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Jaguars, Wright is up since Raheem Mostert (chest) is down. Jeff Wilson figures to mix in for most of Mostert’s vacated between-the-tackles work, but ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques believes Wright could handle a few touches.

After some early-week intrigue and talk of a potential game-time decision, Achane never seemed particularly close to sitting. That’s great news for a Dolphins team missing Raheem Mostert (chest), and even better news for fantasy managers who took the Achane plunge on the Round 2/3 borderline. There is definitely some increased risk of Achane not finishing tonight’s contest, but if you drafted Achane, we never heard a good reason to bench him this week. Joining Mostert on the shelf are CB Ethan Bonner, EDGE Mohamed Kamara, C Andrew Meyer, LB Channing Tindall and WR Malik Washington.

This was the expectation all along after Jordan Love was injured Week 1 in Brazil, but coach Matt LaFleur has done what head coaches do and tried to confuse the issue heading into Sunday against the Colts. There has been zero actual indication Love could start this Sunday, and fantasy managers should indeed continue to plan on a multiple-week absence.

As he should. “I just don’t understand why fans think I’m faking an injury, when for me to get an extension for a contract, the deadline is over,” Higgins told ESPN Thursday. “I just don’t understand why they think I’m faking an injury. It doesn’t make sense to me.” The Higgins “chatter” is related to the poor timing of his latest ailment, which popped up Sept. 5, the same day he opened by raving about how good he felt heading into the regular season. The problem for Higgins has remained that his injuries are all too real. Four months shy of his 26th birthday as he plays on the franchise tag, he’s becoming a more questionable long-term commitment by the day as he prepares to hit free agency in March.

With fellow rookie Audric Estime placed on injured reserve, UDFA Watson will serve as the No. 3 back. 24-year-old Watson is known for having some pass-catching chops. With the Broncos in “figure it out” mode, Watson might actually get a touch or two on Sunday.

That makes it five straight “limited” sessions to begin rookie Lloyd’s regular season career. He probably needs to go “full” before the Pack will activate him on game day, though perhaps they will be willing to push the envelope this week with a far greater need for a robust rushing attack with Malik Willis likely starting in Jordan Love’s (knee) place.