Morning edition — reporting checked through 6:05 a.m. ET, September 20, 2026.
Kyler Murray is out in the concussion protocol, so Carson Wentz starts for Minnesota against Chicago at 1 p.m. ET. Wentz threw three touchdowns in relief last week; J.J. McCarthy is the backup. Reuters injury update
Atlanta will again start Cooper Rush against Carolina at 1 p.m. Rush is managing back spasms after throwing for 143 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the opener. That keeps the Drake London concern attached to the passing environment, not merely last week’s two catches for 29 yards. Reuters on Atlanta’s decision
The cleanest viewing choice is Commanders at Cowboys, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox. Both are 0–1; Washington is without linebacker Frankie Luvu and tight end Chig Okonkwo, while Dallas also has linebacker absences. Jayden Daniels’s late rally against Philadelphia gives the game more interest than the records suggest. Viewing and final injury details
BETTING — PASS. I investigated Panthers–Falcons and Commanders–Cowboys, but did not find a current independent probability with documented inputs paired to a timestamped, executable FanDuel or DraftKings price. The quarterback and defensive absences make an unverified number especially unhelpful. No play recommended.