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NFLTR Insider: Power Rankings, Carter, 49ers, Kittle, Bourne, McFadden, Harrison

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Jalen Carter

Jalen Carter
  • The NFL fined Eagles DT Jalen Carter $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott in their Week 1 win on Thursday Night Football. (NFLTR)

  • The league is considering his ejection from the game as a one-game suspension served, and Carter has decided not to appeal.

49ers

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Buzz:

  • Giants LB Micah McFadden to miss significant part of season. (NFLTR)

  • Steelers S DeShon Elliott appears to have avoided major knee injury. (NFLTR)

  • Browns restructured CB Denzel Ward’s contract. (NFLTR)

  • Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said they remain open to extending G Tyler Smith during the season if his camp is willing to negotiate. (NFLTR)

  • Eagles HC Nick Sirianni and OC Kevin Patullo said WR A.J. Brown will be more involved in the offense, though usage will vary week to week. (NFLTR)

  • Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said S Jabrill Peppers will play multiple roles in the secondary and on special teams. (NFLTR)

  • Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka caught the go-ahead TD in his NFL debut, earning praise from QB Baker Mayfield as “the real deal” and a true professional. (NFLTR)

  • Jaguars HC Liam Coen said moving DT Arik Armstead back inside will maximize his length and help the defense beyond the stat sheet. (NFLTR)

  • Lions HC Dan Campbell defended OC John Morton after the Week 1 loss, saying the team must “master bread and butter” before expanding the offense, and noted WR Isaac TeSlaa will see a bigger role. (NFLTR)

  • Packers DC Jeff Hafley praised his defense for shutting down Detroit in Week 1 and said LB Micah Parsons has already proven to be a team player willing to drop into coverage when needed. (NFLTR)

  • Cardinals QB Kyler Murray said his chemistry with WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is “night and day” from last year, while Harrison said he’s blocking out expectations. (NFLTR)

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