Matchup Previews, Injuries, and News: Week 1

Matchup previews compiled by Dave Kluge with all of the news and notes pertinent to Week 1 of fantasy football

Dave Kluge's Matchup Previews, Injuries, and News: Week 1 Dave Kluge Published 09/05/2024

There's a lot of NFL news to sift through. We compile all of the fantasy-relevant news and notes you'll need in a bulleted list of matchup previews.

Bye Weeks

None

Thursday Night Football

Baltimore @ Kansas City

Friday Night Football - Saturday, 8:15pm ET

Green Bay @ Philadelphia

  • Romeo Doubs (hand) limited Tuesday and Wednesday, full participant Thursday
  • Tucker Kraft (back) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Marshawn Lloyd (hamstring) did not practice Tuesday, limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Emanuel Wilson (hip) limited Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
  • A.J. Brown (rest) limited Tuesday, full participant Wednesday and Thursday
  • Dallas Goedert (oblique) “good to go” despite limited action in preseason

Sunday Early Games - Sunday, 1:00 pm ET

Pittsburgh @ Atlanta

  • Roman Wilson (ankle) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Russell Wilson (calf) limited on Thursday, not certain to play
  • Jaylen Warren (hamstring) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday, says he’ll be ready
  • Darnell Washington (knee) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Kyle Pitts (hamstring) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday

Arizona @ Buffalo

  • Xavier Weaver (oblique) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Tip Reiman (ankle) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • James Conner is “bell cow in that room” according to OC Drew Petzing
  • Curtis Samuel (toe) practicing in full
  • Mitchell Trubisky (knee) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
  • Quinton Morris (shoulder) practicing in full

Tennesse @ Chicago

  • DeAndre Hopkins (knee) limited Wednesday and Thursday, “preparing to play”
  • Keenan Allen (heel) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Roschon Johnson (toe) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Marcedes Lewis (rest) did not practice Thursday

New England @ Cincinnati

  • Hunter Henry (foot) practicing in full
  • Antonio Gibson (hip) limited Thursday
  • Jacoby Brissett named starter
  • Joe Burrow (right wrist) practicing in full
  • Ja’Marr Chase (rest) limited Wednesday and Thursday, expected to play Week 1
  • Tee Higgins (hamstring) limited Thursday
  • Jermaine Burton (toe) practicing in full

Houston @ Indianapolis

  • Joe Mixon (quad) is “good to go” 
  • Josh Downs (ankle) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, “real close” to return
  • Leonard Fournette works out for Colts

Jacksonville @ Miami

  • Christian Kirk (calf) expected to be full go
  • Malik Washington (quad) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • “This is the best team we've had since I've been here,” per Tyreek Hill

Carolina @ New Orleans

  • Ian Thomas (calf) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Tommy Tremble (hamstring/back) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Miles Sanders (finger) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday, expected to be available
  • A.T. Perry (hand) did not practice Thursday
  • Alvin Kamara said he doesn’t want to discuss a contract extension during the season

Minnesota @ NY Giants

  • Jordan Addison (ankle) limited Wednesday and Thursday, says he’s playing
  • Jalen Nailor (ankle) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • T.J. Hockenson loosely targeting Week 7 return
  • Drew Lock (abdomen) limited Wednesday and Thursday

Sunday Afternoon Games - Sunday, 4:05-4:25 pm ET

Las Vegas @ LA Chargers

  • Brock Bowers (foot) limited Wednesday and Thursday, ready to go for Week 1
  • Davante Adams denies reports of unhappiness
  • DJ Chark (hip) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Justin Herbert (foot) practicing in full
  • Josh Palmer (knee) practicing in full, expected to lead team in targets

Denver @ Seattle

  • Noah Fant (toe) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Tyler Lockett (thigh) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Kenneth Walker III expected to be “bread and butter” of the offense, per DK Metcalf

Dallas @ Cleveland

  • Jerry Jeudy (knee) practicing in full
  • Ezekiel Elliott listed as RB1 on depth chart

Washington @ Tampa Bay

  • Marcus Mariota (chest) limited Wednesday, did not practice Thursday
  • Trey Palmer (concussion) practicing in full

Sunday Night Football - Sunday, 8:20 pm ET

LA Rams @ Detroit

  • Puka Nacua (knee) practicing in full, “ready to roll”
  • Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) not on injury report, practicing in full

Monday Night Football - Sunday, 8:15 pm ET

NY Jets @ San Francisco

  • Mike Willams (knee) practicing in full
  • Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) limited on Thursday
  • Deebo Samuel restructures deal, opens up $16.4M in cap space

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