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Pierce wanted to see if Aidan O'Connell gave the offense "a spark" and wouldn't rule out a QB change this week.

Related players: Gardner Minshew

Minshew threw for 214 yards with a TD and INT. O'Connell came in and went 9-for-12 for 82 yards and a TD. The Raiders were stunned by Andy Dalton and the Panthers and couldn't overcome a 27-7 deficit heading into the fourth quarter. The Raiders will likely make a decision later this week about their Week 4 QB. The Raiders host the Brown in a later afternoon game.

Mike McDaniel says that Terron Armstead will play against Seattle, but said that he's pessimistic about Raheem Mostert (though he wouldn't rule it out).

Related Players: De'Von Achane, Jeff Wilson, Jaylen Wright

Achane should once again get a huge workload, with Wilson and Wright rotating in. Wilson and/or Wright can be played in Flex spots if you're desperate, but it's probably best to just consider Achane a top-10 option.

Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert, who is out tonight with a chest injury, is not expected to be placed on Injured Reserve. His injury is not considered to be season-ending or long-term, and Mostert should be back sooner, rather than later.

Related Players: De'Von Achane, Jeff Wilson, Jaylen Wright

This is great news for Mostert drafters, and he needs to be kept on all rosters moving forward. It sounds like there's a chance he could be back as soon as Week 3.

Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert (chest) is OUT for Thursday's game vs the Bills, per Mike McDaniel

RB De'Von Achane will be a game time decision

Related Players: Jeff Wilson, Jaylen Wright

Wilson is a must-start if Achane misses Week 2, and is probably not a bad Flex play, even if he does. The Dolphins have proven —like the 49ers— that whoever is getting the touches is immediately fantasy-relevant. Add Wilson everywhere you can, and maybe even Wright if you can't get to Wilson.

The Dolphins’ injury report remained the same Tuesday as it was estimated Monday. That’s not good news for the running back position.

Running backs De’Von Achane (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (chest) did not participate. Wide receiver Malik Washington (quad) also was a non-participant.

As the story pointed out, neither Achane nor Mostert left the game with their injuries, though the Dolphins gave Jeff Wilson Jr. five rushing attempts in the fourth quarter with Achane getting four and Mostert two. Achane played 37 total snaps and Mostert 31 in the victory over the Jaguars. On a short week, this will need to be monitored leading up to Thursday night.

Pierce said the Raiders will roll with the hot hand at RB.

Related players: Zamir White, Alexander Mattison

The post said Mattison's wife actually went into labor on Sunday right before the game and their baby later that night, and that Pierce sounded pleased with what Mattison put on tape. Mattison had just five carries to White's 13, but Mattison made his mark in the passing game when he hauled in four catches for 43 yards and the team's only TD. Mattison has flashed in the past playing for the Vikings, so it's not a surprise he could earn himself more carries. This could end up being a tough situation week-to-week for fantasy owners of both White and Mattison, however. Mattison is likely available on your wire and if you're in need at RB, may be worth a pickup.

Raheem Mostert has a chest injury and De’Von Achane sustained an ankle ailment, the Dolphins’ Monday injury report revealed.

Related players: Jeff Wilson, Jaylen Wright

With a short week ahead and a game on Thursday night against the Bills, the two will need to be monitored by fantasy owners. The story went on to say while the team did not practice Monday, both Mostert and Achane were deemed they would’ve been non-participants if practice were held.

Raiders first-round pick TE Brock Bowers (foot) is off the injury report and set to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Chargers.

LT Kolton Miller (shoulder) is also good to go.

Related Players: Michael Mayer

Bowers has a bright future (and likely bright year) ahead of him, but it might be best to avoid this matchup if you have another option. With both teams looking to run the ball, it could be a clunker for the passing game

I left Kimani Vidal off my 53-man roster projection after Week 1 of the preseason. My grade at that stage was “incomplete.” He had missed a week of practice, including the joint session with the Rams, before not playing in the preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks. You have to earn your spot in the NFL, and that will especially be the case under Harbaugh. Vidal had a strong week of practice last week. He followed that up with a solid performance in his first game action. I have moved him ahead of Isaiah Spiller and onto the 53-man in my running projection.

Related players: Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins, Jaret Patterson

If you remember, we reported on this a few weeks ago when this writer left Vidal off the team's 53-man roster. Vidal was at least a popular dynasty selection up to this point, given the Chargers state at RB. However, Vidal looks to be making a move up the depth chart with solid, recent practices and preseason game showing. Edwards and Dobbins appear to be leading the way at the position with Patterson also having a nice camp. Vidal looks like he still has a lot of work to do to at least be the team's RB3.

It’s a “mild calf injury” for Jaguars WR Christian Kirk, per Doug Pederson. He won’t practice vs Bucs today.

Related Players: Gabe Davis, Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington

Doesn't seem like anything too serious but also seems like Kirk won't be practicing for the rest of the week. We'll keep an eye on the situation, but no reason to push Kirk down your draft boards quite yet.