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

NFLTR’s Ethan Woodie dropped his Week 2 Power Rankings on Tuesday.
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

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)
Tryouts
Transactions:
Full list: NFL Transactions: Tuesday 9/9