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Justin Jackson is ruled out to retake the field Sunday against Cincinnati due to a quad injury.

Related players: Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley

Rookie fourth-round pick Kelley stands to see increased touches as long as Jackson remains sidelined, the story said. Kelley likely seemed to be the RB2 behind Ekeler entering Week 1, and ended with 12 carries, 60 yards and a TD in a win over the Bengals.

The Raiders are making some changes in their quarterback room.

Marcus Mariota, the backup quarterback who has been struggling with a strained pectoral muscle, has been placed on injured reserve. Under the NFL’s rules for the 2020 season, that means Mariota can return after three weeks.

DeShone Kizer, who spent last season with the Raiders, has been added to their practice squad. A 2017 second-round pick of the Browns, Kizer has some playing experience, both in Cleveland and in Green Bay, and could be called upon in an emergency.

Related players: Derek Carr, Nathan Peterman

Carr, of course, remains the starter but the only other healthy QB on the roster is Peterman at this point.

Breshad Perriman “feeling a lot better,” per HC Adam Gase.

Related players: Denzel Mims, Jamison Crowder, Chris Hogan, Braxton Berrios

Perriman isn't a lock to play in Week 1 but it's at least some good news he's heading in the right direction from a swelled knee issue. Crowder looks to be the best WR option for the Jets in Week 1, esp. since Mims' hamstring issue could keep him out as well. Hogan could also see plenty of targets in Week 1 if Mims and Perriman can't go.

Jalen Reagor will have to wait a bit before playing in his first NFL game.

He injured his shoulder in Sunday’s practice, and Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that the Eagles receiver will miss at least the opener after an MRI revealed a small tear in Reagor’s labrum.

Reagor will not require surgery, Davison adds.

Related players: DeSean Jackson, Greg Ward, J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Zach Ertz, Dallas Goedert

Reagor could also miss Week 2 which is a big loss. The Eagles will likely roll with Jackson, Ward and Arcega-Whiteside the first two weeks. TEs Ertz and Goedert could benefit the most with Reagor out.

Chargers Rookie RB Joshua Kelley may have surpassed Justin Jackson as the team's number two back according to Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register. Manzano also mentions both backs may get snaps as a committee if Austin Ekeler sees time in the slot with the injury to WR Mike Williams.

The Chargers offense is in flux with a lack of proven wide receivers, but the versatility of the backfield may make multiple running backs fantasy-relevant. Stay tuned as Week 1 approaches.