By Thursday afternoon, injury reports have usually told us most of the story. The final practice reports add the last details, but the week’s trends often give us a clear preview of what’s ahead in the coming weekend. Every Friday morning, Jeff Bell and Dave Kluge break down each matchup, highlighting the key injuries, depth chart shifts, and usage changes that matter for fantasy football. You can listen to the full podcast below for deeper analysis, or scroll through the matchup notes and bullet points for a quicker catch-up.
Bye Weeks
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Thursday Night Football
Washington Commanders (1-1) @ Green Bay Packers (2-0)
Sunday Early Games - Sunday, 1:00 pm ET
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0) @ Cincinnati Bengals (1-0)
- No fantasy-relevant injuries for either team
- Travis Hunter to play more defensive snaps, per Liam Coen
New York Giants (0-1) @ Dallas Cowboys (0-1)
- Wan'Dale Robinson (ankle) DNP Wednesday, LP Thursday
- Malik Nabers (back) LP Wednesday, FP Thursday
- Russell Wilson will remain the starter for Week 2, per Brian Daboll
- Jaydon Blue needs to work on consistency, per Brian Schottenheimer
Chicago Bears (0-1) @ Detroit Lions (0-1)
- Roschon Johnson (foot) limited
- DJ Moore (abdomen/groin) practicing in full
- Isaac TeSlaa to be more involved
Los Angeles Rams (1-0) @ Tennessee Titans (0-1)
- Davante Adams DNP Wednesday, FP Thursday
New England Patriots (0-1) @ Miami Dolphins (0-1)
- Kayshon Boutte (shoulder) limited
- Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) lmited
- Jaylen Wright (knee) DNP Wednesday, LP Thursday
- Darren Waller (hip) DNP
San Francisco 49ers (1-0) @ New Orleans Saints (0-1)
- Brock Purdy (toe) out, considered week-to-week
- George Kittle (hamstring) placed on IR, could miss 4-6 weeks
- Jauan Jennings (shoulder) not practicing
- Christian McCaffrey (rest) DNP Wednesday, FP Thursday
- Jordan James (finger) limited
- Mac Jones named starter
Buffalo Bills (1-0) @ New York Jets (0-1)
- Keon Coleman (groin) practicing in full
- James Cook (hamstring) LP Wednesday, FP Thursday
- Dawson Knox (hip) limited
Seattle Seahawks (0-1) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0)
- No fantasy-relevant injuries for either team
Cleveland Browns (0-1) @ Baltimore Ravens (0-1)
- Quinshon Judkins DNP Wednesday, FP Thursday, has a chance to play
- Isaiah Likely (foot) not practicing
- Lamar Jackson won’t be punished for fan interaction
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