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Bengals | Zac Taylor 'feels good' about Burrow's status for Houston matchup (2026-09-19 16:14:07) [jump to this story] Saints | Olave, Young make trip to Baltimore despite questionable tags (2026-09-19 15:31:46) [jump to this story] Rams | Puka Nacua (hip) misses second straight practice, Monday status in doubt (2026-09-19 15:05:19) [jump to this story] |
Bengals | Zac Taylor 'feels good' about Burrow's status for Houston matchup Sat Sep 19, 04:14 PM
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said he 'feels good' about QB Joe Burrow's availability heading into the Week 2 matchup against Houston. Burrow, who is officially listed as questionable, practiced fully on Friday, September 18, and is expected to play. The Bengals travel to Houston with lingering questions surrounding the roster.
| Footballguys view: Burrow called the idea of him missing Week 2 "ridiculous," and now Taylor backs up those sentiments. A back injury is something to keep an eye on, but it sounds like Burrow is good to go. He's a QB1 as per usual. |
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Raiders | Bowers doubtful again, Raiders elevate TE Chris Myarick for depth Sat Sep 19, 04:08 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers was not officially ruled out on Friday, but signs point to him missing his second straight game on Sunday. The Raiders elevated TE Chris Myarick from the practice squad to provide depth at the position while Bowers' status remains in question.
| Footballguys view: Bowers returned to practice on Friday, and it's likely he needs another week to recover from his knee injury. With Bowers doubtful, it looks like Michael Mayer will get the start and should be considered a low-end TE1 in Week 2. |
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Saints | Olave, Young make trip to Baltimore despite questionable tags Sat Sep 19, 03:31 PM
Saints WR Chris Olave, listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, traveled with the team to Baltimore on Saturday for Sunday's game against the Ravens, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Underhill also reports that DE Chase Young, who is dealing with a calf injury and is also questionable, made the trip. New Orleans elevated WR Kevin Austin from the practice squad on Saturday, the same move they made in Week 1 against the Lions. Long snapper Scott Daly was also called up for Sunday's game.
| Footballguys view: At this time, it seems like Olave is trending towards playing. He was held out of practice earlier this week for precautionary reasons, so Fantasy GMs need to circle back early Sunday morning to check on his status. We like Olave as a low-end WR1 if he's out there against the Ravens in Week 2. |
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Rams | Puka Nacua (hip) misses second straight practice, Monday status in doubt Sat Sep 19, 03:05 PM
Rams head coach Sean McVay said WR Puka Nacua missed practice again on Saturday, September 19, due to a hip injury. Nacua has now missed two consecutive practices ahead of the Rams' Monday night matchup against the Giants. His status for the game remains uncertain as Los Angeles heads toward Monday's contest.
| Footballguys view: Nacua is questionable, and it's difficult to trust the situation with back-to-back missed practices at the end of the week. He's the definition of a game-time decision, and that means Fantasy GMs must have other options at the ready since the Rams play on Monday night. |
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Steelers | Michael Pittman Jr. downgraded to out for Week 2 with foot injury Sat Sep 19, 01:28 PM
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. has been downgraded to out for Sunday's Week 2 game at New England with a foot injury. Pittman was listed as questionable after being a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, then did not practice Thursday or Friday.
| Footballguys view: Pittman caught three passes (three targets) for 58 yards in Week 1 against the Falcons. Per the Steelers' depth chart, Germie Bernard is set to fill Pittman's role, which could also open opportunities for DK Metcalf and Roman Wilson. Metcalf should be able to post WR2/flex numbers against the Patriots on Sunday. |
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Jets | Rookie WR Omar Cooper heading to IR with ankle injury Sat Sep 19, 01:08 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. is set to miss several games with an ankle injury and will be placed on injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: Initial reports indicated the team was hoping that Cooper could be back within four weeks. Now on IR, Cooper will be eligible to return in Week 6 against the Patriots. A Jets 2026 first-round pick, Cooper had already been ruled out for Week 2. He's got talent, and we love him in dynasty formats, but redraft GMs in deeper leagues have moved on for now. |
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Rams | WR Davante Adams returns to full practice Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
Rams WR Davante Adams (not injury related) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being held out of an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: The veteran is going to get rest during the week of practice, so Fantasy GMs are ready for him to play in Week 2. Adams caught 3-of-6 targets for 26 yards in the Rams' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. He'll provide some fantasy value (we like him as a WR3/flex play) on Monday night against the Giants. |
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Commanders | TE Chig Okonkwo ruled out for Week 2 Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
Commanders TE Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) is listed as out on the Week 2 injury report. Chig Okonkwo did not participate in Saturday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Okonkwo didn't practice this week, so it's not a surprise he's missing Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Fantasy GMs will look elsewhere for help at the position. The Commanders will now turn to guys like John Bates and Ben Sinnott in Okonkwo's absence. |
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Buccaneers | WR Jalen McMillan questionable for Week 2 Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) is listed as questionable on the Week 2 injury report. Jalen McMillan was a full participant in Saturday's practice.
| Footballguys view: McMillan has been trending towards playing in Week 2, and fully participating on Saturday is a great sign. After missing Week 1, McMillan is not on redraft fantasy radars at the moment (maybe as a super deep 'what the heck' flex if you'd like). |
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Seahawks | QB Sam Darnold ruled out for Week 2 Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (lower body) is listed as out on the Week 2 injury report. Sam Darnold did not participate in Saturday's practice.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Darnold was always likely to miss Week 2, but there's been optimism since he sustained the injury that he could be back within a month. Reports indicate Darnold might have to miss Week 3 as well, but it may not be long after that (if he even does have to miss next week). We'll see Drew Lock get the start for the Seahawks with Jalen Milroe as the no.2 quarterback. |
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49ers | RB Kaelon Black questionable for Week 2 Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
49ers RB Kaelon Black (groin) is listed as questionable on the Week 2 injury report. Kaelon Black was limited in Saturday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Black was added to the injury report on Thursday with this groin issue. A limited practice on Saturday makes him questionable for the game against the Dolphins on Sunday. If Black plays, the matchup could be quite nice for Fantasy GMs starting the 49ers' backup running back as a flex play in Week 2. |
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49ers | TE George Kittle returns to full practice Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
49ers TE George Kittle (achilles) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Kittle is a TE1 for Fantasy GMs against the Dolphins this week, even after a dud in Week 1. He caught 2-of-5 targets for 12 yards in the 49ers' Week 1 win over the Rams. Kittle played about 46 percent of the team's snaps in Week 1, and we expect him to get an uptick in playing time as he continues to work back from the Achilles' injury he suffered in January. |
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Saints | WR Chris Olave questionable for Week 2 Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
Saints WR Chris Olave (hamstring) is listed as questionable on the Week 2 injury report. Chris Olave was limited in Saturday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Olave had a monster performance in Week 1, but Fantasy GMs may have to pivot for Week 2. The Saints have an early game on Sunday, so we'll know in the morning if he's going to play. If Olave doesn't play, Devaughn Vele becomes a WR2 option for Fantasy GMs. Stay tuned and keep an eye on Olave's status in the morning. |
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Rams | WR Puka Nacua (hip) did not practice Saturday Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) did not participate in Saturday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Nacua has been trending in the wrong direction for Week 2's game on Monday night against the Giants. He didn't participate in practice on Friday or Saturday, and Nacua has to be considered questionable and likely a game-time decision. Since the Rams' game is on Monday night, Fantasy GMs must have other plans ready. |
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Puka Nacua (hip) out of Friday's practice. Fri Sep 18, 07:24 PM
Puka Nacua is not practicing on Friday, per LA Times reporter Gary Klein.
| Footballguys view: Nacua wasn't on Thursday's report, so his absence on Friday is especially notable. So far, there's little information about this injury, aside from the injury report noting his DNP. With the Rams playing the Giants on Monday night, fantasy managers will hope for clarity on this situation before Sunday's kickoff. |
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49ers | George Kittle cleared to play in Week 2 vs. Dolphins Fri Sep 18, 06:51 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that 49ers TE George Kittle is set to play in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins. Kittle had been dealing with an achilles issue and was limited in Thursday's practice on September 17, 2026.
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Saints | Chris Olave questionable for Sunday Fri Sep 18, 05:52 PM
Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Saints WR Chris Olave (hamstring) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and will carry a questionable designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens.
| Footballguys view: Luckily for fantasy managers, the Saints play at 1 pm ET on Sunday, so there will be no shortage of pivot options if Olave can't go. Olave came out of last week's game unscathed, but was added to Thursday's injury report with a hamstring. He maintained his limited participation on Friday. If Olave is active, he's a must-start coming off last week's 182-yard showing. If he's inactive, DeVaughn Vele moves into the WR2 tier, while Bryce Lance becomes a desperation flex. |
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Falcons | Penix Jr. officially out, Tagovailoa doubtful; Rush confirmed as Week 2 starter Fri Sep 18, 05:52 PM
Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk reports that, with Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) ruled out for Sunday's game and with QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) listed as doubtful, Cooper Rush is officially set to start, with Jack Strand as his backup.
| Footballguys view: Penix has practiced in full for back-to-back weeks, but he still seems to have some mental hurdles as he recovers from his third ACL tear. Last week's showing with Cooper Rush starting was abysmal. Drake London and Kyle Pitts were consistently open, and Rush couldn't get them the ball. Kyle Pitts is unstartable this week, and London can be played as a shaky WR2. Bijan Robinson should run all over a defense that the Bears just carved up for 291 yards last week, and he's an elite RB1. Managers who drafted London or Pitts can only hope Penix is back in Week 3. |
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Panthers | Jalen Coker has no injury designation, set for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 05:52 PM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker has no injury designation heading into Sunday's game, clearing him after being limited in practice earlier in the week with an ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: After Coker left Week 1's two-touchdown game in a boot, panic ensued. However, he opened the week's practice with limited participation and finished the week without any limitations. Tetairoa McMillan and Coker are the obvious one-two punch in the Panthers' passing attack. While Coker may not recreate his gaudy Week 1 statline, he's absolutely worth a look as a WR3 or flex. |
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Cardinals | LaFleur: Love-Allgeier will 'rotate' all season, role won't 'expand' Fri Sep 18, 05:49 PM
Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur discussed the running back rotation between RB Jeremiyah Love and RB Tyler Allgeier, per Cardinals.com. LaFleur said Love's role 'is going to be what it was' and that the two backs 'are going to rotate,' citing the long season ahead.
| Footballguys view: "I have no idea how many carries he's going to get. I have roughly an idea of how many plays he's going to get, but you never know," LaFleur said. In Week 1 against the Chargers, Love had 13 touches (11 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown) on 32 snaps, while Allgeier had 19 touches (17 carries for 61 yards) on 44 snaps. Sounds like we can expect more of the same this week and beyond. |
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Bears | Swift, Monangai practice fully, no injury designations for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 05:49 PM
Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Bears RB D'Andre Swift and RB Kyle Monangai are both good to go for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
| Footballguys view: Both running backs were limited early in the week, but they should be allotted their normal workloads in Week 2 against the Vikings. After Carolina's soft, deep coverage last week, Chicago will face a much more aggressive, blitz-heavy defense in Week 2. The Bears' run game looked lethal to start the season, but it'll be tougher sledding in Week 2. Swift can be started as a high-end RB2, and Monangai's outlook is a touchdown-dependent RB3. |
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Saints | Kamara, Jordan clear injury report ahead of Ravens matchup Fri Sep 18, 05:49 PM
Tina Howell of SBNation.com reports that New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara and DE Cam Jordan are off Friday's final injury report and expected to play Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.
| Footballguys view: After missing the season opener, Alvin Kamara will play in Week 2 against the Ravens. Per Kellen Moore, "Alvin is going to play a really valuable role this week." Last week, Travis Etienne Jr. and Kendre Miller split carries, while Etienne dominated the receiving work. Kamara is one of the most prolific pass-catching running backs in NFL history, signaling a potentially murky backfield going forward. This week, Etienne projects as a high-end RB3. Kamara, who could be limited in his return, is an RB5. And Miller projects to be involved just enough to make the other two frustrating for fantasy. We'll hope for more clarity on this backfield after Week 2, because it doesn't look great right now. |
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Patriots | Henderson (ankle) off injury report, expected to play Week 2 vs. Steelers Fri Sep 18, 05:44 PM
Patriots.com reports that RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is off the injury report and is expected to play in New England's Week 2 home opener against the Steelers on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: After practicing in full all week, TreVeyon Henderson will make his 2026 debut in Week 2 in a home matchup against the Steelers. Henderson took a backseat to Rhamondre Stevenson late in his rookie season, but it's still unclear how he'll be used in Year 2. Managers with running back depth who can afford a wait-and-see approach with Henderson should, but desperate managers can plug him in and hope he hits a home run in what's expected to be a limited role. We have Henderson ranked as a high-end RB4 this week, meaning he's more likely to be on your bench than in your lineup. |
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Bills | Joe Brady: DJ Moore 'will be out there' Week 3 if he can play Fri Sep 18, 05:43 PM
Bills HC Joe Brady said WR DJ Moore will play in Week 3 against the Chargers if he is able to. Moore is considered day-to-day with a shoulder injury sustained in Buffalo's Thursday night win over the Lions, but the team avoided a major injury diagnosis.
| Footballguys view: The extra rest after Thursday Night Football makes it more likely Moore will have a chance to suit up. Moore was officially diagnosed with an AC joint sprain, and those can vary in severity. Our Adam Hutchinson expects Moore to miss at least one week. But if any player is tough enough to play through a painful injury, it's Moore. |
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Vikings | McCarthy demoted to third-string amid 'immaturity' and accuracy issues Fri Sep 18, 05:42 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has been demoted to third string on Minnesota's depth chart.
| Footballguys view: The move comes after maturity and accuracy issues led the Vikings to sign QB Kyler Murray to be their starter. The report states that McCarthy's 'immaturity' problem has stunned the Vikings staff. |
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Buccaneers | McMillan questionable with knee injury, trending toward Week 2 return Fri Sep 18, 05:41 PM
According to Buccaneers.com, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report ahead of Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Browns.
| Footballguys view: We'll hope for clarity on McMillan as we near kickoff. Luckily, the Buccaneers' games kick off early, giving fantasy managers plenty of options if he can't go. McMillan was inactive in Week 1, so few were relying on him in their lineups. If he can go, he's off the radar outside of the deepest leagues. If he can't, expect WR2/WR3 production from both Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin Jr. |
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Texans | Nico Collins ruled out for Week 2 vs. Bengals with hamstring injury Fri Sep 18, 05:38 PM
Andy Backstrom of Yahoo Sports reports that Texans WR Nico Collins has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Bengals due to a hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: It sounds like Collins avoided the worst-case scenario, and his hamstring injury is relatively minor. However, he'll miss at least Week 2. Xavier Hutchinson was in a full-time role last week, and that should continue. Kayshon Boutte, now with the Texans for over a full month, should also see some extra work. Dalton Schultz moves near the top of the weekly tight end streamer list. The Texans will have a tough matchup against a high-scoring Bengals offense, and the healthy receivers should see more than their typical workload. Desperate managers could look to stream Hutchinson and Boutte, but Schultz's positional designation could make him the most valuable beneficiary. |
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey listed as questionable for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 05:31 PM
The Chargers are listing WR Ladd McConkey as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders due to his rib injury.
| Footballguys view: McConkey exited early last week with a rib injury and missed the first couple of practices this week. He returned on Friday, albeit in a limited fashion. Our Adam Hutchison expects McConkey to miss at least one game and return in Week 3, although his return to practice could signal more of a possibility than we initially expected. With the game kicking off in the late slate, fantasy managers will hope for more clarity early. Tre Harris, Pat Bryant, Caleb Douglas, Demarcus Robinson, Jakobi Meyers, Antonio Williams, Ryan Flournoy, and Darnell Mooney are all receivers playing late that McConkey managers could roster as potential pivots. |
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Joe Burrow (back) a full participant on Friday, on track to play Fri Sep 18, 04:50 PM
After some limited practices early in the week, Joe Burrow returned as a full participant in Friday's practice and is set to start in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: There was an early-week scare when Burrow popped up on the injury report and wasn't throwing. All of those concerns can be laid to rest after a full practice on Friday. Burrow will have a tough matchup against the stout Texans defense, but the Bengals offense has no problem rising to the occasion against tough opponents. Burrow is a QB1 in this matchup. Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown are all must-start options. |
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Ravens | WR Zay Flowers listed as doubtful for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 03:21 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game vs. the Saints.
| Footballguys view: A "doubtful" tag is pretty much the same as being "out" these days, so fantasy managers should prepare to be without Flowers in Week 2. In what projects to be a high-scoring matchup against the Saints, Rashod Bateman is set to operate as the team's primary receiver, despite his zero-point performance in Week 1. Mark Andrews should also be plenty involved, and he can be relied on as a top-ten tight end this week. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers listed as doubtful for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 03:01 PM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is doubtful to play on Sunday vs. the Chargers, said HC Klint Kubiak. The team will see how Bowers feels pregame to determine whether he plays or not.
| Footballguys view: Bowers' participation in Friday's practice feels like a bit of gamesmanship in an upcoming divisional matchup against the Chargers. While the team said that Bowers will test his knee in pregame warmups, fantasy managers should be prepared to be without Bowers in Week 2. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray ruled out vs. Bears; Wentz to start Fri Sep 18, 02:46 PM
The Vikings ruled out QB Kyler Murray for Sunday's game against the Bears. Carson Wentz will start in Murray's absence.
| Footballguys view: No major surprise here as Murray has been unable to log a full practice this week after exiting last week's game early with a concussion. Murray is expected to regain his role as the team's starting quarterback once he's able, but Carson Wentz will start in Week 2 against the Bears. Wentz has proven more than capable of getting the ball to Justin Jefferson, and he should be viewed as an elite WR1 in this matchup. Jordan Addison is a deep flex play, and T.J. Hockenson is in the streaming discussion. Regarding Wentz, he's only on the radar in two-quarterback and superflex leagues. |
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Brock Bowers returns to practice on Friday Fri Sep 18, 02:45 PM
After missing Week 1's game, Bowers has returned to practice following a preseason meniscus trim.
| Footballguys view: Ten days after his unexpected meniscus trim, Bowers is back at practice for the first time, although his availability for Sunday's game against the Chargers is still firmly in doubt. Bowers was seen walking onto the field, but looked a bit ginger in his gait. With the game kicking off in the late slate, fantasy managers need a secondary option in case Bowers can't go. Luckily for most managers, they already secured their insurance option last week. If Bowers is active, it's hard to imagine benching him. But Bowers will likely sit this week out and see how he feels in practice next week, leading up to a matchup in New Orleans against the Saints. We'll hopefully get more clarity after today's practice. |
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Ravens | Zay Flowers returned to practice Friday Fri Sep 18, 01:21 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) returned to practice Friday after sitting out the previous two days.
| Footballguys view: According to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec, Flowers "didn't appear to be doing much today." It's not uncommon for an injured player to return to the practice field on Friday to test out their injury before realizing they aren't ready to return, and that could be the case here. If Flowers is active this week, there's obvious risk of a limited role or re-injury. If Flowers can't go, Rashod Bateman would operate as the team's top receiver, and Mark Andrews should see enough work to crack the top-ten tight ends. |
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Packers | More speculation on possible Josh Jacobs suspension Fri Sep 18, 12:08 PM
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the NFL's investigation is ongoing, but Josh Jacobs could face a suspension sooner rather than later. Jacobs remains on the commissioner's exempt list. A four-to-six-game suspension could be the range, based on a few people Fowler has talked to in the league, although that's obviously fluid and based on the league's findings.
| Footballguys view: Whether Jacobs' time on the commissioners' exempt list will count as time served remains unknown, but Jacobs will likely return to play at some point this season, potentially much sooner than we expected. The video of the alleged assault has been the smoking gun in this case, and yesterday's court ruling sealed the evidence, meaning that video won't be available to the public. Once Jacobs returns, he's likely a steady RB1, just as he has been his entire career. Until he returns, Chris Brooks and MarShawn Lloyd are both in weekly flex consideration. |
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Bills | DJ Moore suffered an AC joint sprain Fri Sep 18, 11:49 AM
Bills WR DJ Moore, who was off to a fast start in Buffalo, is believed to have suffered an AC joint sprain, sources say. While it's not a serious injury, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Moore's status is up in the air for next week.
| Footballguys view: The good news is that Moore avoided what looked like a broken collarbone. AC joint sprains can vary in severity, but this will almost certainly be less impactful than the alternative. If Moore is active in Week 3, he's a plug-and-play WR2. If he's inactive, expect Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman to be more involved. Per our Adam Hutchison, "Thursday night game gives him some extra time to rest, but I think he probably misses Week 3, with the latest return to play timeline projection being Week 5." |
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Vikings | QB Murray limited again Thursday, protocol update coming Friday Thu Sep 17, 07:33 PM
Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Vikings QB Kyler Murray was limited for the second straight day in Thursday's practice as he continues working through the concussion protocol after being knocked out of last Sunday's win over the Packers. The next update on Murray's status will come Friday, and if he is not cleared to face the Bears, QB Carson Wentz is in line to start after going 12-of-19 for 133 yards and three touchdowns in relief last week. WR Jauan Jennings (personal) and RT Brian O'Neill (knee) did not practice Thursday, while LB Andrew Van Ginkel (chest) was limited again and LB Blake Cashman (wrist) was upgraded to full participation.
| Footballguys view: Carson Wentz took over for Murray in Week 1, and he ran the Vikings' offense efficiently. If Murray has to miss the game against the Bears on Sunday, Wentz could give Fantasy GMs QB2/streaming production. Let's see if Murray clears the concussion protocol with an update on Friday. |
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Saints | WR Olave left practice as a 'precautionary' measure Thu Sep 17, 06:11 PM
Nick Underhill, from NewOrleans.Football, reports Saints WR Chris Olave (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice. This comes after Olave was not on the injury report on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: The move to limit Olave is being reported as not a big deal. However, until we see him fully practice on Friday, it's difficult to share the same sentiment. At this time, just keep his practice status on your radar. Devaughn Vele would get more work if Olave misses time. |
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey working off to the side, Week 2 status in question Thu Sep 17, 06:05 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey continues to deal with a rib injury sustained during Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. Kris Rhim of ESPN reports that McConkey was working off to the side with a trainer at Thursday's practice, marking his third straight missed practice.
| Footballguys view: McConkey is working to get back to the practice field, but he'll need to be at least limited on Friday for us to feel good about this situation. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has characterized McConkey as day-to-day. McConkey had five receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown before exiting Sunday's game, and caught 66 passes for 789 yards with six touchdowns last season. |
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Colts | Anthony Richardson returns to full practice; Pierce now sidelined with heel injury Thu Sep 17, 06:03 PM
The Colts' injury report on Thursday shows QB Anthony Richardson Sr. returning to full participation after being limited earlier in the week. WR Keenan Allen and LB Austin Ajiake also practiced fully on Thursday, joining DT DeForest Buckner and LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) as full participants. However, WR Alec Pierce (heel) did not practice after being a full participant Wednesday, while WR Ashton Dulin (ankle), RB D.J. Giddens (knee) and DT Grover Stewart (personal matter) also sat out ahead of Sunday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Going from full practice to missing practice could be just a rest day (although that should've come on Wednesday). Let's see if he can get back out there on Friday, at least in a limited fashion. It's looking like Pierce could be a game-time decision, and being that the Colts play on Sunday night, it only further complicates things for Fantasy GMs. Pierce does say the plan is for him to be put on the field more in Week 2. Stay tuned. |
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Ravens | Zay Flowers out again Thursday, Stanley and Simpson also missing practice Thu Sep 17, 04:16 PM
Ravens.com reports that WR Zay Flowers (hamstring), LT Ronnie Stanley (toe), and LG John Simpson (groin) all did not practice Thursday as Baltimore prepares for Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. Head Coach Jesse Minter said Flowers is day to day. Baltimore is already thin at receiver after rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) was placed on injured reserve, and OC Declan Doyle acknowledged that game plans could change based on Flowers' and Lane's availability after both exited the Week 1 win over the Colts.
| Footballguys view: That's back-to-back missed practices for Flowers, and that means he is trending towards not playing in Week 2. Let's see what Friday brings, but Fantasy GMs have to have other options ready. Mark Andrews could get even more targets if Flowers has to miss the game against the Saints. Rashod Bateman, Devontez Walker, and Elijah Sarratt could be their trio of wide receivers on Sunday. |
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Cardinals | TE Trey McBride (not injury related) did not practice Thursday Thu Sep 17, 02:56 PM
Cardinals TE Trey McBride (not injury related) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: McBride was seen working off to the side on Wednesday, and now he gets a rest/back designation on Thursday. We're not worried about his status as it seems more just like getting him some rest during the week. McBride caught 9-of-13 targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals' Week 1 win against the Chargers. He's a top-tier TE1 every week he plays. |
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Ravens | WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not practice Thursday Thu Sep 17, 02:50 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Chargers | WR Ladd McConkey (ribs) did not practice Thursday Thu Sep 17, 02:46 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (ribs) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Raiders | TE Brock Bowers (knee) did not practice Thursday Thu Sep 17, 02:38 PM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Let's circle back on Friday just in case Bowers can be limited in practice. He's trying to come back from a meniscus trim, but we could see Michael Mayer out there as the starter against the Chargers on Sunday. We like Mayer as a streaming option (TE2 with upside) if Bowers has to miss the game. |
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49ers | RB Christian McCaffrey (not injury related) did not practice Thursday Thu Sep 17, 02:31 PM
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (not injury related) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey rushed 10 times for 68 yards in the 49ers' Week 1 win over the Rams, adding five catches for 20 yards. He did experience cramps during the game, according to HC Kyle Shanahan, but McCaffrey is only getting rest here during the week. It's wise for the 49ers to take it easy on the superstar back, given his injury history. McCaffrey missing a practice or two during the week is just likely to be a thing. |
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Texans | Nico Collins' Week 2 status 'in jeopardy' after hamstring injury, per ESPN Thu Sep 17, 02:14 PM
Jared Dubin of CBS Sports reports that Texans WR Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice and met with doctors afterward. While the injury is not considered serious, his status for Houston's Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals is in jeopardy, according to ESPN. Collins had seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills.
| Footballguys view: If Collins is out, Houston would likely turn to Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne as its top four wide receivers, with Jayden Higgins (torn ACL) and Tank Dell (recovering from a 2024 knee injury) unavailable. We like Boutte and Hutchinson as 'what the heck' flex plays in Week 2 against the Bengals. |
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Colts | Full practice for WR Pierce Wed Sep 16, 06:33 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce (heel) is practicing in full for Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: In the loss to the Ravens in Week 1, Pierce led all Colts receivers with 61 yards on his four catches (six targets). That was on a limited snap count due to the heel injury. Now, he's practicing in full and should have fewer restrictions in terms of snaps. That gives him flex appeal (with upside) in a Week 2 contest against the Chiefs. |
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Steelers | Limited Wednesday practice for WR Pittman Wed Sep 16, 06:12 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) was limited on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Pittman was not listed on the injury report a week ago. It's Wednesday, so we're going to give this a bit of grace. As per usual, let's see what Pittman does at Friday's practice. Pittman caught all three of his targets for 58 yards in the Steelers' win over the Falcons, leading the Steelers receivers in Week 1. |
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Bengals | Back tightness for QB Burrow Wed Sep 16, 06:07 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow said he is dealing with "back tightness" ahead of Week 2 against the Texans.
| Footballguys view: Burrow got hit while going out of bounds, and he looked sore afterwards in Week 1. Reports indicate Burrow was very limited at practice on Wednesday. It's worth noting, but nothing to worry about yet as Burrow said the idea of him not playing in Week 2 is "ridiculous." |
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