How Often Does Marvin Harrison Jr. Have a Quiet Game? A Look at the Pattern

Marvin Harrison Jr.’s Week 1 line against the Los Angeles Chargers — one catch on three targets for 33 yards, last among six Cardinals pass-catchers — wasn’t a one-off. It’s reported as the fourth time in his last eight games, going back to last season, that he’s finished with three or fewer targets.

The pattern so far

That’s four low-volume games out of eight — essentially every other game over roughly half a season’s worth of action. Week 1 of this season is the most recent example, but the trend predates it.

What’s driving it, according to those involved

Harrison pointed to Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh specifically game-planning against him, drawing on their history from Harrison’s three seasons at Ohio State facing Harbaugh’s Michigan teams. He said that history led him to expect fewer one-high safety looks — the kind of coverage that would let him get isolated one-on-one. His single catch came on a go-route that the Chargers hadn’t specifically accounted for.

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett and head coach Mike LaFleur offered a different read on the same game: they said Harrison drew heavy attention — double coverage and a safety over the top — and that this opened things up for other Cardinals receivers. Both cautioned against reading too much into a single Week 1 performance.

What it means for his role

The two explanations aren’t necessarily in conflict — a receiver can be schemed against and also be drawing extra defenders that benefit teammates. What’s confirmed is that low-target games have been a recurring feature of Harrison’s usage, not just a Week 1 anomaly, and that opposing coordinators appear to be treating him as the player to take away first. NBC Sports also notes that Harrison, now in his third NFL season, hasn’t yet developed into the All-Pro-caliber receiver he was projected to be coming out of Ohio State.

Neither Brissett nor LaFleur outlined a specific adjustment to change this pattern — their comments were about interpretation of Week 1, not a stated plan. Whether the frequency of these low-volume games changes going forward is something worth watching over the next several weeks rather than assuming from Week 1 alone.

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• Sports Illustrated
• NBC Sports

Are the Cardinals Changing Anything to Get Marvin Harrison Jr. More Targets?

After Marvin Harrison Jr. caught just one of three targets in the Cardinals’ Week 1 win over the Chargers, the obvious follow-up question is whether Arizona plans to do anything differently to get him the ball more. Based on what’s been said so far, the answer is: nothing specific has been announced.

What coaches and Brissett actually said

Head coach Mike LaFleur and quarterback Jacoby Brissett both addressed Harrison’s low target count after the game, but their comments focused on explaining Week 1 rather than laying out changes. They said Harrison was drawing extra defensive attention — double coverage with a safety over the top — which they framed as the reason other Cardinals pass-catchers had opportunities instead. Both also cautioned against overreacting to a single game’s numbers.

Harrison himself offered a separate explanation, saying Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh specifically game-planned to limit him, something he said he expected based on facing Harbaugh’s Michigan teams during his three seasons at Ohio State.

What hasn’t been confirmed

No specific scheme adjustment, play-design change, or plan to funnel more targets his way has been reported. The public comments amount to general statements about wanting to find ways to get him more involved — not a concrete plan.

What to watch

Since nothing specific has been announced, the more useful signal will be what Arizona actually does in upcoming games — whether Harrison’s target share increases, whether the offense uses different formations or route concepts to get him free, or whether the coaching staff addresses it again after more data than one game. Check post-game reporting after the next couple of weeks for anything more concrete than what’s been said so far.

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• Sports Illustrated
• NBC Sports

Jayden Daniels Is Out With an Elbow Injury — What That Means for the Rest of Commanders-Cowboys

Jayden Daniels went down on the final play of the first half against Dallas, stepped on by one of his own linemen at the Dallas 1-yard line. He landed on his left elbow and was carted off for X-rays. He’s unlikely to return for the rest of this game, so here’s what that actually changes for how you watch the second half.

Where things stood when he left

Before the injury, Daniels was playing well: 11-of-17 passing for 96 yards and a touchdown (a 4-yard throw to Stefon Diggs), plus seven carries for 69 yards. That production helped Washington claw back from an early 17-3 hole. Dallas still led 17-10 at the time Daniels left, with Dak Prescott efficient at 15-of-19 for 155 yards and two touchdowns.

What’s actually confirmed about the injury

• He was stepped on by a teammate and fell on his left elbow.
• He was carted to the X-ray room.
• NBC Sports notes the injury looked similar to the dislocated left elbow Daniels suffered in Week 9 last season against Seattle — but no diagnosis has been confirmed.
• He’s considered unlikely to return in this game, and a longer absence is possible.

There’s no timetable, no official diagnosis, and no word yet on next steps beyond this game.

What to expect for the rest of the game

With Daniels unlikely to return, expect Washington to turn to its backup quarterback for the remainder of the game, working with a 17-10 deficit against a Dallas offense that’s moving the ball effectively. Given how much of Washington’s offense before the injury came from Daniels’ legs (69 rushing yards) as well as his arm, the offense will likely look different in the second half regardless of who’s under center.

What to watch for

Since nothing is confirmed beyond “unlikely to return” and “possible extended absence,” the practical move is to watch for updates from the team or beat reporters after the game rather than assuming a specific outcome. Keep an eye on the sources below for anything more concrete as it comes in.

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• NBC Sports
• NBC Sports
• NBC Sports

How Does Jayden Daniels’ Week 2 Elbow Injury Compare to His Week 9 Dislocation Last Season?

Jayden Daniels went down again with a left elbow injury, and for anyone who remembers last season, the moment looked familiar. Here’s what’s confirmed about the two injuries and how they compare.

What happened in Week 2 vs. Dallas

Daniels was hurt in the second quarter of Washington’s game against Dallas. On the final play of the first half, with the Commanders at the Dallas 1-yard line, he took the snap and was stepped on by one of his own offensive linemen. He fell and landed on his left elbow, then was carted off to get X-rays.

Before the injury, Daniels had been playing well: 11-of-17 passing for 96 yards and a touchdown (a 4-yard pass to Stefon Diggs), plus seven carries for 69 yards. That production helped Washington erase an early 17-3 deficit, though Dallas still led 17-10 at the time Daniels left, with Dak Prescott going 15-of-19 for 155 yards and two touchdowns.

How it compares to the Week 9 injury vs. Seattle

Last season, Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow in Week 9 against Seattle. According to two separate NBC Sports reports, this new injury looked similar to that one — same elbow, and a similar look to how it happened.

That said, the comparison stops at appearance for now. There’s no confirmed diagnosis for the Week 2 injury in the reporting so far — just that it resembled the earlier dislocation. Whether it’s the same type of injury, and how severe it is, hasn’t been established.

What’s next

The available reporting says Daniels was unlikely to return to the Dallas game and could be facing an extended absence, but there’s no timetable or official diagnosis yet. Given how fast injury updates can change, it’s worth checking the latest team or beat reporting before assuming anything about his status going forward.

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• NBC Sports
• NBC Sports

When Will We Know Jayden Daniels’ Elbow Injury Diagnosis?

Jayden Daniels went down late in the first half of Washington’s Week 2 game against Dallas, and as of now, there’s no official diagnosis — just a worrying set of circumstances and a play-by-play of how it happened.

What happened on the field

On the final play of the first half, with the Commanders sitting at the Dallas 1-yard line, Daniels took the snap and was stepped on by one of his own offensive linemen. He fell and landed on his left elbow, then was carted to the X-ray room. Before the injury, Daniels had been playing well: 11-of-17 passing for 96 yards and a touchdown (a 4-yard toss to Stefon Diggs), plus seven carries for 69 yards, helping Washington claw back from an early 17-3 deficit. Dallas led 17-10 at the time Daniels left, with Dak Prescott 15-of-19 for 155 yards and two touchdowns.

Is there a diagnosis yet?

No. Reporting from NBC Sports notes the injury looks similar to the dislocated left elbow Daniels suffered in Week 9 last season against Seattle, but that’s a visual comparison, not a confirmed diagnosis. Nothing in the current reporting states what the X-rays showed, whether it’s a dislocation, fracture, or something else.

What is confirmed right now

• Daniels was considered unlikely to return to the Dallas game after being carted off.
• He faces what’s described as a possible extended absence — but no specific timetable has been given.
• No team statement, official diagnosis, or post-game update is included in the reporting so far.

What should you watch for

Updates on injuries like this typically come in stages — first whether it’s a dislocation or fracture, then an estimated recovery window, often from the team or beat reporters covering practice availability in the days after the game. Since nothing here is confirmed beyond “carted off, X-rays taken, unlikely to return,” it’s worth checking Washington’s official channels or NBC Sports’ ongoing coverage directly for the next update rather than relying on early comparisons to last season’s injury.

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• NBC Sports
• NBC Sports

Malik Willis vs. Brock Purdy: How Their Dolphins-49ers Matchup Compared

If you’re trying to gauge how Malik Willis’s start stacked up against Brock Purdy’s performance in the Dolphins-49ers game, the available reporting only gives a partial picture — but it’s enough to see which offense had the better day.

What’s confirmed about Willis

Willis started at quarterback for Miami. The clearest data point on his day is a negative one: he was sacked for a 5-yard loss by 49ers safety Marques Sigle. No passing stats, completions, or yardage for Willis are included in the source material, so a full read on his performance isn’t possible from what’s available.

What’s confirmed about Purdy

Purdy’s day is better documented. He connected with Deebo Samuel for a 21-yard gain on third-and-11, converting a tough down-and-distance, and later hit George Kittle for a 40-yard pass play. Kittle also caught a touchdown that pushed San Francisco’s lead to 20-6, and Kyle Juszczyk added a touchdown reception that extended it to 27-6.

How the two compare

Based on what’s confirmed, the comparison points more toward team results than a stat-for-stat quarterback battle:

San Francisco’s passing offense moved the ball on third-and-long and produced explosive plays, while the only individual detail on Willis is a sack. That’s not enough to fully judge his overall performance, but it does line up with Miami’s defense allowing San Francisco’s offense to operate effectively while the Dolphins fell behind on the scoreboard.

What’s still unclear

Willis’s completions, yardage, interceptions, and any touchdowns aren’t part of the source material, and neither is the final score. For a complete statistical comparison, it’s worth checking a full box score once one is published.

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• NFL.com

How Did the Score Move During Malik Willis’s Start Against the 49ers?

Malik Willis got the start at quarterback for the Miami Dolphins in their Week 2 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, and the scoreboard tells most of the story of how that game went.

Scoring progression

• Halftime: 49ers 14, Dolphins 6. Miami’s deficit was trimmed slightly at the end of the second quarter when kicker Riley Patterson connected on a 24-yard field goal.
• 49ers 20, Dolphins 6. San Francisco pulled further ahead on a touchdown catch by George Kittle.
• 49ers 27, Dolphins 6. The lead grew again on a touchdown reception by Kyle Juszczyk.

The available reporting doesn’t break down which quarter each of those later two scores happened in, or give a final score for the game — so this is the scoring sequence as confirmed, not a full quarter-by-quarter box score.

What was happening on the field

San Francisco’s offense moved the ball consistently through this stretch. Quarterback Brock Purdy connected with Deebo Samuel for a 21-yard gain on third-and-11, and later hit Kittle for a 40-yard completion. On defense, Miami had at least one notable negative play against Willis: 49ers safety Marques Sigle brought him down for a 5-yard sack.

What’s not confirmed yet

The source material doesn’t include Willis’s individual passing stats for the game or the final score. If you’re looking for those specifics, it’s worth checking a full box score or game recap for the complete numbers.

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• NFL.com

When Does the 2026 MLB Wild Card Series Start, and Who’s Already In?

The 2026 MLB Wild Card Series begins Tuesday, Sept. 29. Six teams have clinched a playoff spot so far, but several spots are still up for grabs with about a week left in the regular season.

Who has clinched so far?

Six teams have officially punched their playoff tickets:

• Tampa Bay Rays — AL, clinched Sept. 11
• Milwaukee Brewers — NL, clinched a spot Sept. 11 and won the NL Central on Sept. 15
• New York Yankees — AL, clinched Sept. 14
• Los Angeles Dodgers — NL West champions as of Sept. 17
• Atlanta Braves — NL East champions as of Sept. 20
• Boston Red Sox — AL Wild Card, clinched Sept. 20

The postseason field will ultimately include 12 teams total — three division champions and three Wild Card teams in each league. The top two division winners in each league get a first-round bye, while the rest play in the best-of-three Wild Card Series.

What’s still undecided?

Seeding hasn’t been finalized for most of the clinched teams, including where the Red Sox will land among the AL Wild Card spots — they’re considered the likely No. 2 AL Wild Card, but that isn’t locked in yet.

On the AL side, several races remain tight with roughly a week left:

• AL Central: The White Sox hold the division lead over the Guardians by tiebreaker.
• AL West: The Astros hold a similarly narrow edge over the Rangers.
• Final AL Wild Card berth: Still contested among the Blue Jays and Orioles, along with the teams above.

Per FanGraphs playoff odds cited by Sports Illustrated, the White Sox, Guardians, Astros, Rangers, Blue Jays, and Orioles are separated by less than three games as these races play out.

When will the rest be decided?

No specific date has been set for when the remaining division and Wild Card races will be settled — only that the Wild Card Series itself starts Sept. 29. Since these AL races are this close, it’s worth checking the latest standings closer to the end of the regular season rather than assuming today’s order holds.

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• MLB.com
• Sports Illustrated

Marvin Mims Jr. Is Out for Broncos-Jaguars — What That Means for Denver’s Week 2 Lineup

Denver heads into its Week 2 home opener against Jacksonville without one of its wide receivers. Marvin Mims Jr. has been ruled out with a foot injury, according to the team’s injury report ahead of Sunday’s game at Empower Field at Mile High.

What’s confirmed

• Marvin Mims Jr. (foot) — ruled out. He will not play against the Jaguars.
• RJ Harvey (hamstring) — questionable. The running back was a limited practice participant during the week, so his status for Sunday wasn’t finalized as of the injury report.

Beyond those two names, the available reporting doesn’t list other players on Denver’s injury report or spell out who steps into Mims’ offensive role.

What it means for the lineup

With Mims out, Denver’s passing offense — led by third-year quarterback Bo Nix — will be down one of its receiving options for a game the Broncos need to win after opening the season with a loss to the Chiefs. The context doesn’t specify which receiver is expected to pick up Mims’ snaps, so any depth-chart specifics should be confirmed through Denver’s official reporting closer to kickoff.

Harvey’s questionable tag adds a second layer of uncertainty at a skill position — if he’s limited or inactive, that would be a separate change from the receiver group, not a related one.

Still to be determined

The Broncos haven’t been reported as issuing a final “active/inactive” list in this context, so Mims’ absence is confirmed, but exactly how Denver’s coaching staff redistributes his role isn’t. Worth checking Denver’s official team channel or the latest injury report update before kickoff (2:05 p.m. MT) for any last-minute changes.

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• Denver Broncos
• Sports Illustrated

Is RJ Harvey Playing for the Broncos vs. the Jaguars?

RJ Harvey’s hamstring has been the question mark heading into Denver’s Week 2 home opener, and here’s what’s actually been confirmed.

Harvey’s official status

The Broncos have listed running back RJ Harvey as questionable with a hamstring injury after he was a limited participant in practice. Questionable means his availability wasn’t decided as of the injury report — it doesn’t confirm he will or won’t suit up. The context here doesn’t include a final active/inactive call, so the safest answer right now is: unresolved, trending toward a game-time evaluation.

Wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (foot) has already been ruled out for this one, so Denver knows it’s down at least one skill-position player regardless of what happens with Harvey.

The game Harvey would be playing in

• Matchup: Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0) at Denver Broncos (0-1)
• When: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, 2:05 p.m. MT
• Where: Empower Field at Mile High — Denver’s first home game of the season
• Stakes for Denver: Coming off an opening loss to the Chiefs, the Broncos are looking for their first win, with Bo Nix at quarterback. Jacksonville enters riding a big Week 1 outing from Trevor Lawrence (18-of-23, 245 yards, four touchdowns, a 150.6 passer rating) against Cleveland.

Denver is favored, though more than half of Sports Illustrated’s MMQB staff picked Jacksonville to win, pointing to Denver’s short rest coming off the Chiefs loss. The picks split — Albert Breer, Conor Orr, and Matt Verderame went with the Broncos, while Eva Geitheim, Mitch Goldich, Mike Kadlick, Gilberto Manzano, and John Pluym favored the Jaguars.

How to watch if you’re checking on Harvey during the game

• TV: CBS, with Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker, and Evan Washburn on the call
• Streaming: NFL+ or Paramount+, with NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market viewers
• Radio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM locally, SiriusXM channel 192 nationally, and ESPN Radio

As a side note for fans in the stands, former Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is set to serve as the team’s alumni flag planter for the game.

Bottom line

As of the last injury report, RJ Harvey is questionable, not confirmed out or confirmed active. Since a “questionable” tag can change right up to kickoff, check the Broncos’ official inactives list or the team’s game-day updates close to the 2:05 p.m. MT start for the final word on whether he plays.

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• Denver Broncos
• Sports Illustrated