Mike Moraitis· Oct 4, 2026
Moraitis argues that Joey Porter Jr. instantly becomes Dallas' best cornerback upon debuting, and that Texans receiver Nico Collins will return to the lineup for the Week 4 matchup.
“Porter immediately becomes the Cowboys' best cornerback given his history of borderline elite play at the cornerback position.”
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Joey Porter Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“Porter immediately becomes the Cowboys' best cornerback given his history of borderline elite play at the cornerback position.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Availability CallsNico CollinsHouston TexansOct 4, 2026
“They have done that despite No. 1 wide receiver Nico Collins missing two games. Collins is going to be back this week, though. (Week 4 vs. Dallas)”
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What others said about the same people
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- Donnie DruinTrade and Signing Calls · Marvin Harrison Jr.Hit · 100Druin writes that Marvin Harrison Jr. is on the move and that early indications point to the Houston Texans as his next destination, where he would join a receiving corps led by Nico Collins.
- Donnie DruinTrade and Signing Calls · Marvin Harrison Jr.Hit · 100Druin writes that Marvin Harrison Jr. is headed out of Arizona and projects to be traded to the Houston Texans, with the deal expected to be completed well before the Nov. 10 deadline. He also expects Harrison to sit out Arizona's Week 5 home game against Detroit.
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- Donnie DruinDepth Chart Calls · Jacoby BrissettHit · 100Druin writes that despite the 1-3 start and a three-interception game, Jacoby Brissett will stay Arizona's starting quarterback heading into the Week 5 game against Detroit, with Gardner Minshew and rookie Carson Beck remaining behind him.
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- John BreechDepth Chart Calls · Jameis WinstonHit · 100Breech picked the Eagles to beat the Bears 23-16 on Monday night, and expected Jameis Winston to start at quarterback for the Giants in Week 4 against Arizona while newly acquired J.J. McCarthy gets up to speed.
- Chris RolingDepth Chart Calls · Drew LockMiss · 0Roling expects Sam Darnold's hip injury to keep him out, meaning Drew Lock will be Seattle's quarterback when the Chargers visit in Week 4.
- Christian BooherDepth Chart Calls · Blake MillerMiss · 0Booher lays out the Lions' projected depth chart for their Week 4 game at Carolina, naming starters, backups and reserves at every position, and suggests safety Bishop Fitzgerald could make his debut.