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Latest on Dak Prescott's serious thumb injury/surgery + key updates on Najee Harris, Elijah Mitchell, and Keenan Allen ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ September 12, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Dak [Dak Prescott] Dak Prescott needs thumb surgery, will miss 6-8 weeks Details: Prescott fractured the joint above his thumb during the Cowboys’ 19-3 loss to the Buccaneers. - The injury requires surgery and will keep Prescott on the shelf for at least [6-8]( weeks. Performance: Prescott was having one of the worst performances of his career before suffering the fracture — he completed just 14-of-29 passes (48.3%) for 134 yards, no touchdowns, and 1 interception. Replacement: Fifth-year vet Cooper Rush, who completed 7-of-13 passes for 64 yards off the bench, will take over as the starter. - In one start last season — which resulted in a win over the Vikings — Rush completed 30-of-47 passes (63.8%) for 422 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. CeeDee: Rush will need to get supposed star receiver CeeDee Lamb going — last night, he caught just 2 of 11 targets for 29 yards. Next Up: Rush’s first test will come against the Bengals next week. He’s also likely to face the Giants, Commanders, Rams, Eagles, and Lions. Jimmy? Fans and analysts have already begun calling on the Cowboys to [trade]( for Jimmy Garoppolo. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Steelers [T.J. Watt] T.J. Watt and Najee Harris suffered potentially serious Week 1 injuries Watt: Watt is feared to have suffered a [torn pectoral]( in the Steelers’ 23-20 win over the Bengals. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year will undergo scans today to confirm the diagnosis. - Depending on the severity of the tear, Watt could miss the entire season. Replacement: Malik Reed, who the Steelers got in a trade with the Broncos last month, is next up on the depth chart. - The Steelers’ other starter at outside linebacker, Alex Highsmith, had three sacks against Cincinnati. Harris: Harris left the game with an ankle injury. The injury is concerning because the 24-year-old missed practice time in training camp with a Lisfranc (foot) sprain. Optimism: Multiple reporters are indicating that there is initial [optimism]( surrounding the injury and that Harris may be able to play in Week 2 against the Patriots. Replacement: Harris was replaced by undrafted rookie Jaylen Warren, who ran for 7 yards on three carries. The Steelers also have Benny Snell at the position. Image: Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire 49ers [Elijah Mitchell] 49ers RB Elijah Mitchell spotted in a “substantial knee brace” Details: Mitchell injured his knee in the 49ers' 19-10 loss to the Bears. - Jennifer Lee Chan (NBC Sports) [saw]( Mitchell in a “substantial knee brace” after the game. Replacement: Jeff Wilson Jr. stepped into the primary running back role and finished the game with 30 scrimmage yards (22 rushing, 8 receiving) on 11 touches. Wilson will likely start until Mitchell returns. RB Depth: In addition to Wilson, the 49ers have third-round rookie Tyrion Davis-Price and undrafted rookie Jordan Mason. More 49ers News... - Trey Lance, who completed just 13-of-28 passes (46.4%) for 164 yards, no touchdowns, and 1 interception, acknowledged that he has “a lot of stuff to clean up” after the game. - Kyle Shanahan expressed frustration with the team’s twelve penalties. Image: Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire Together with Stathead Question of the Day Which player currently has the most non-PPR Week 1 fantasy points? - Josh Allen - Justin Jefferson - Saquon Barkley - Patrick Mahomes Keenan [Keenan Allen] Keenan Allen has a hamstring injury; new pass-catching threats emerge for Justin Herbert Allen: Allen left the Chargers’ 24-19 win over the Raiders with the injury. TNF: After the game, Allen downplayed the severity of the issue, though implied that he is [unlikely]( to play this Thursday against the Chiefs. - Allen caught 4 of 4 targets for 66 yards before exiting. Carter: DeAndre Carter, a journeymen 29-year-old receiver, caught 3 of 4 targets for 64 yards and a touchdown. He and Josh Palmer (3 catches for 5 yards) will be in line for significant roles until Allen returns. Everett: Tight end Gerald Everett had a strong debut, catching 3 of 4 targets for 54 yards and a touchdown. Image: Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire WR [Justin Jefferson] Year of the WR: Justin Jefferson, A.J. Brown, Davante Adams, and Ja’Marr Chase wow in Week 1 Jefferson: Jefferson caught 9 of 11 targets for a career-high 184 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Vikings' 23-7 win over the Packers. He had a 34% target share. Brown: Brown caught 10 of 13 targets for 155 yards in the Eagles' 38-35 win over the Lions. He had a 41% target share. - The 155 receiving yards were the most in history for an Eagles player in his first game. Adams: Adams reeled in 10 of 17 targets for 141 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders' 24-19 loss to the Chargers. He had a 45% target share. Chase: Chase caught 10 of 16 targets for 129 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals’ 23-20 loss to the Steelers. He had a 30% target share. - Tee Higgins left the game in the second quarter with a concussion. Image: Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire MNF [Javonte Williams] MNF: The Broncos are 7-point favorites over the Seahawks Wilson: While there is a lot of hoopla about the reception Wilson will get in Seattle, serious fans want to see how he interacts with all of his offensive weapons. WR: The Courtland Sutton-Jerry Jeudy duo is full of upside and could feast on an unproven Seattle secondary. Sutton was apparently Wilson's go-to target during competitive training camp drills. RB: Javonte Williams, a popular breakout candidate, will start at running back. Though Melvin Gordon will also see meaningful snaps. - Williams in 2021: 1,219 scrimmage yards (903 rushing, 316 receiving) and 7 touchdowns - Gordon in 2021: 1,131 scrimmage yards (918 rushing, 213 receiving) and 10 touchdowns TE: Albert Okwuegbunam will operate as Wilson’s primary tight end. The 6-5, 258-pounder has flashed substantial playmaking ability since being drafted in 2020 and could emerge as a serious red zone threat. Geno: Geno Smith will start for Seattle. He completed 68.4% of his passes for 702 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 1 interception in backup action last season (1-2 record as a starter). - Smith’s top weapons include DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and running back Rashaad Penny. Image: Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire More News - [Bucs]( WR Chris Godwin injured his hamstring - [Bucs]( LT Donovan Smith injured his elbow - [Packers]( LB Quay Walker has a shoulder injury - [Patriots]( QB Mac Jones has a minor back injury - [Ravens]( QB Lamar Jackson rejected a six-year, $290 million extension - [Colts]( signed LG Quenton Nelson to a four-year, $80 million extension - [Raiders]( signed TE Darren Waller to a three-year, $51 million extension Together with Stathead QUESTION OF THE DAY (Answer) [Janikowski]( Answer: Patrick Mahomes - Patrick Mahomes: 34.9 - Josh Allen: 31.5 - Justin Jefferson: 30.4 - Saquon Barkley: 27.4 The Most Powerful Research Tools in Sports Stathead offers the most expansive collection of football research tools available to the public. Make customized searches through all statistics in NFL/AFL/AAFC/APFA history, including every touchdown since 1920 and every play since 1994. 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