Nacua eases back in, Nabers still non-committal for Week 1

Puka Nacua was working off to the side at Monday's practice, still working back from a groin issue. He's ramping up ahead of the opener against the 49ers in Australia, and the report suggests he and Matthew Stafford already have their timing down from the limited time they've had. CapitanKampana rosters a locked-in first-round fantasy piece who has missed a good chunk of camp but isn't sounding any alarms yet.

Malik Nabers wouldn't commit to playing Week 1 against the Cowboys when asked Monday. He's been practicing all summer and dropped the non-contact jersey, but he's still working through checkpoints before getting full clearance. Vaniano won't get real clarity until the Giants dig into Week 1 prep next week, which puts a weekly starter's status in mild limbo.

In Pittsburgh, both new-look Steelers receivers cleared hurdles. DK Metcalf, dealing with an undisclosed issue much of the summer, is expected ready for the Falcons, giving zmoneyballers a flex piece back on track after a modest first year in Pittsburgh. Michael Pittman, who missed time with a hamstring injury and skipped the preseason entirely, is also expected ready, a fine bit of news for DamnBrit even if Pittman's chemistry with Aaron Rodgers is still an open question.

George Kittle will be limited in practice this week as the 49ers manage his Achilles recovery, still pushing toward a Week 1 trip to Australia. Zmoneyballers gets a flex-worthy tight end trending the right direction, with Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell as the fallback if it doesn't work out.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt is expected back at practice next week after missing the final two preseason games. Scarpg's bench piece remains a wait-and-see, with Kaytron Allen holding down the backfield in Washington for now.