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Jets WR Braxton Berrios will start at slow receiver in place of the injured Jamison Crowder, according to Zach Braziller of the New York Post.

The former 7th-round pick of the Patriots get his chance to start for a depleted Jets receiving corps, but his start means little for fantasy purposes.

Jets WR Jamison Crowder has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the 49ers with a hamstring injury, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.

Crowder led the Jets in catches and reception yards Sunday and will now cede that production to Breshad Perriman and Chris Hogan. Perriman and Hogan have better-than-expected match-ups against the 49ers with CB Richard Sherman on IR. That said, the Jets passing game loses their best receiver for this week.

According to Connor Hughes on Twitter, New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder is set to miss Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury.

Missing practice on a Thursday is an ominous sign for Crowder's potential availability this weekend. Already down Le'Veon Bell, it could spell bad news for the Jets offense if Crowder is forced to miss any game action. Tight end Chris Herndon and receivers Breshad Perriman and Chris Hogan figure to be the main beneficiaries if the Jets top target misses Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers.

The Browns cut kicker Austin Seibert on Monday and they may be playing against him on Thursday night.

NFL Media reports that the Bengals are claiming Seibert off of waivers. The Bengals have the top waiver position in the league through the fourth week of the regular season.

Related players: Randy Bullock

The Bengals saw their chances of tying the Chargers at the end of regulation in Sunday’s loss go up in smoke when Bullock missed a 31-yard field goal. Bullock hurt his calf in the process and was listed as a limited practice participant on Monday’s injury report.

Anthony Lynn said it's still a priority to get Austin Ekeler touches moving forward.

The tweet added that Lynn said the new scheme — primarily the increased QB and pocket movement — will limit check downs to RBs, including Ekeler, who only had one target Sunday. Ekeler did get 19 carries for 84 yards but a big part of Ekeler's fantasy value is his threat in the passing game.

After one game and zero made kicks, the Browns are making a change at kicker.

The Browns are signing Cody Parkey from the practice squad to the active roster and he will be their kicker on Thursday night against the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Related players: Austin Seibert

The decision to make a change is no surprise after Seibert missed both of his attempts in Sunday’s loss to the Ravens. Seibert missed both an extra point and a 41-yard field goal attempt. Neither of his two kickoffs reached the end zone and both were returned beyond the 25-yard line.

Running back Justin Jackson suffered a quad injury Sunday, which opened the door for rookie Joshua Kelley, who had entered the game as the third running back on the depth chart.

“When my number gets called, I have to make the most of my opportunities,” Kelley said after the game.

Related players: Austin Ekeler

Kelley was a star at camp and many felt he would open as the team's RB2 behind Ekeler, but instead it was Jackson. But door is likely open for Kelley now. Kelley broke off a 26-yard run on his third carry of the game. He finished the game with 60 yards on 12 carries and scored the Chargers’ lone touchdown when he capped a 10-play, 55-yard drive with a 5-yard run. Kelley also showed his strength and physicality, the story all said. It's a situation to watch for those who want to handcuff Ekeler.