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Vikings | Kyler Murray cleared; will start Week 3 (2026-09-21 15:16:09) [jump to this story] Raiders | Kubiak says Bowers was 'very close' to playing, may return Week 3 (2026-09-21 12:18:54) [jump to this story] Bears | Caleb Williams avoided serious injury, considered 'week-to-week' (2026-09-21 12:01:32) [jump to this story] |
Eagles | Dallas Goedert injury: Eagles tight end questionable to return Sun Sep 20, 02:06 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert suffered a knee injury in the first half against the Titans in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: Unlike Saquon Barkley, Goedert did not return to the game. After putting up a two-touchdown game in Week 1, Goedert was an attractive play in Week 2 against the struggling Titans defense, but was a zonk instead. Johnny Mundt is the backup, and the Eagles could also look to first round pick Makai Lemon to play a bigger role in the passing game for any games Goedert misses. |
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Rams | Nacua trending 'wrong way,' will be game-time decision vs. Giants Sun Sep 20, 01:19 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua is trending in the 'wrong way' according to a report cited by Yahoo Sports, and he will be a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Giants due to groin and hip issues. Rams WR Jordan Whittington is also listed as a game-time decision for the contest.
| Footballguys view: The only reason to wait on Nacua at this point is if you don't have any alternative you like in Week 2. After he missed most of camp with a core muscle injury, the Rams should be conservative with Nacua. It's a long season and aggravations are always worse than the original injury. |
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Packers | Jayden Reed placed on backboard, carted off after hit vs. Jets Sun Sep 20, 01:11 PM
Packers WR Jayden Reed was placed on a backboard and carted off the field in the first quarter of Green Bay's game against the Jets at MetLife Stadium, according to Yahoo Sports. Reed will not return to the game due to the injury.
| Footballguys view: Reed went down on the second play of the game. His 2025 was ruined by multiple injuries, so this is especially disappointing for him. Reed still gave a thumbs up from the backboard on his way off the field to reassure everyone. The Packers #4 receiver Savion Williams is on injured reserve, so this should just concentrate targets even further on Christian Watson and Tucker Kraft. Late summer signing Jonnu Smith could assume some of Reed's vacated short targets and direct handoffs. |
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Browns | Boston catches 5 passes for 95 yards, a touchdown in win over Buccaneers Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Denzel Boston caught 5 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown on 7 targets in Sunday's 23-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was projected for 7.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 18.0.
| Footballguys view: Boston scored a long touchdown on a short target when the Bucs defense showed some poor tackling skills. Deshaun Watson played safe high efficiency football otherwise and helped Boston come through for anyone who tried him as a WR3/Flex. His value is trending up heading into a matchup against the Panthers and he'll be a waiver add in many leagues. |
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Packers | Kraft held to 2 catches for 15 yards in win over Jets Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft caught 2 passes for 15 yards on 3 targets in Sunday's 20-17 win over the New York Jets. He was projected for 9.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.5.
| Footballguys view: Kraft didn't do much even though Jayden Reed left the game on the first drive. He should be set up for a bounce back game on Thursday against the woeful Falcons defense that just gave up two scores to Darren Waller. |
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Texans | Montgomery held to 10 yards on 6 carries in loss to Bengals Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Houston Texans RB David Montgomery ran 6 times for 10 yards and also caught 2 passes for 14 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was projected for 15.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.4.
| Footballguys view: Dexter Lawrence is anchoring a much stouter Bengals run defense than we have seen in recent years and Montgomery was stopped at the one on fourth down, so this was a dud. Montgomery should be worth an RB2 start next week, but Woody Marks was more involved in Week 2 because the Texans were trailing for most of the game. |
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Texans | Stroud throws for 353 yards in loss to Bengals Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 30 of 55 passes for 353 yards and added 3 times for 29 yards in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was projected for 16.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.0.
| Footballguys view: The Texans offense was stopped at the one on fourth down and had multiple field goal attempts come up empty, so 55 passes attempts didn't result in a single touchdown or a close game even though the Texans defense did their part and held Joe Burrow to 20 points. Stroud isn't an attractive streaming QB1 against the Colts next week unless Nico Collins (who is clearly sorely missed) returns. |
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Bengals | Chase catches 7 passes for 75 yards, two touchdowns in win over Texans Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase caught 7 passes for 75 yards and two touchdowns on 9 targets in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Houston Texans. He was projected for 14.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 23.0.
| Footballguys view: Chase caught a 32-yard touchdown twisting at the pylon that has to be seen to be believed, and Joe Burrow created the other touchdown pass on an extended play in the red zone. The team was trying to get him involved early, and it paid off for them and fantasy teams. Chase's knee injury and Week 1 dud are getting small in the rearview mirror as the Bengals head to Pittsburgh in Week 3. |
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Texans | Schultz catches 12 passes for 140 yards in loss to Bengals Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz caught 12 passes for 140 yards on 14 targets in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was projected for 8.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.0.
| Footballguys view: Schultz was a week winner if you plugged him in because Nico Collins was out with a hamstring injury. The Texans lost despite his production because of numerous mistakes on offense and a very improved Bengals defense. Collins is on the doubtful side of questionable for Week 3, so Schultz will be probably be a good play against the Colts in Week 3. |
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Panthers | Waller catches 3 passes for 33 yards, two touchdowns in win over Falcons Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Carolina Panthers TE Darren Waller caught 3 passes for 33 yards and two touchdowns on 3 targets in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 2.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 16.8.
| Footballguys view: Waller's big frame was hard for Bryce Young to resist in the red zone. Waller had another touchdown called back in Week 1 (on his birthday!), so this wasn't a fluke. Waller is going to be worth a waiver wire pickup with many tight ends struggling through the first two weeks. |
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Panthers | McMillan catches 5 passes for 101 yards in win over Falcons Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan caught 5 passes for 101 yards on 10 targets in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 11.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 12.6.
| Footballguys view: McMillan is still the #1 downfield target even though Jalen Coker has produced more for fantasy teams so far this season. He might not end up being worth his 3rd/4th round price tag because of Coker's emergence, but McMillan is still a strong WR2 play against the Browns next week and going forward. |
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Panthers | Young throws for 287 yards, three touchdowns in win over Falcons Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young completed 23 of 36 passes for 287 yards with 3 touchdowns in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 17.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 24.1.
| Footballguys view: Young is usually a great fantasy play in Atlanta, and this game was no exception to that rule. The Falcons defense is not as good as the Steelers offense made them look in Week 1, so expect a big game on Thursday night from Jordan Love and the Packers passing game. |
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Eagles | Smith catches 10 passes for 117 yards, a touchdown in win over Titans Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith caught 10 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was projected for 12.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.7.
| Footballguys view: Smith had a huge game because the Titans were able to keep this close even though their defense is one of the worst in the league. He should remain in fantasy lineups against the Bears next week, although fantasy teams will need Tyson Bagent to keep the game competitive if Smith is going to have another game like this one. The Giants receivers will get to pick on the Titans secondary next week. |
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Eagles | Barkley held to 9 yards on 4 carries in win over Titans Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley ran 4 times for 9 yards and also caught 1 pass for 11 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was projected for 14.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.5.
| Footballguys view: Barkley was a dud in a great matchup because he missed most of the first half with a shoulder stinger. Tank Bigsby wasn't that impressive in his stead, but Barkley had little effect on the game after he returned. The Bears run defense is generous, so we'll start Barkley in fantasy leagues next week, but this was not the start to the season we were looking for when Barkley went in the second round of drafts. |
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Bears | Loveland held to 1 catch for 3 yards in loss to Vikings Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland caught 1 pass for 3 yards on 3 targets in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He was projected for 9.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 0.8.
| Footballguys view: Exactly zero fantasy analysts were saying to sell Loveland last week, but that would have been the smart move. He's going to be a low ceiling play until Caleb Williams comes back from his hamstring injury, but you can't drop him. |
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Vikings | Jones runs for 105 yards in win over Bears Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones ran 23 times for 105 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Chicago Bears. He was projected for 12.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 10.5.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings chose to ride Jones and used Deejay Dallas and Demond Claiborne sparingly in the poor weather at Soldier Field. The Bears' run defense is going to be a good matchup to pick on going forward, but this is also a good argument to start Jones next week as an RB2/Flex at Tampa. Jones did miss some time in this game with a knee issue. Don't be surprised if there are practice limitations. |
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Patriots | Stevenson held to 43 yards on 6 carries in win over Steelers Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson ran 6 times for 43 yards, also caught 1 pass for 3 yards on 2 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was projected for 12.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.1.
| Footballguys view: Last year Stevenson's fumbles against Pittsburgh were seen as a potential opening for a changing of the guard to TreVeyon Henderson. Stevenson fumbled again vs. Pittsburgh this year, and Henderson did take over most of the carries after that. Henderson wasn't that much more effective than Stevenson on most of his carries, but he broke a 39-yard touchdown and that could keep him in an expanded role over Stevenson next week at Jacksonville. |
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Ravens | Bateman catches 7 passes for 88 yards, a touchdown in loss to Saints Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman caught 7 passes for 88 yards and a touchdown on 9 targets in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints. He was projected for 8.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 18.3.
| Footballguys view: Bateman was a big hit off of the waiver wire as Lamar Jackson's #1 receiver with Zay Flowers sitting. He may still be available in some leagues and should be added as a potential play against the Cowboys next week, pending Flowers status. |
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Bills | Moore, Oliver trending toward playing Week 3, per insider Sun Sep 20, 12:54 PM
A Bills insider provided positive updates on WR D.J. Moore and DT Ed Oliver, both of whom have been dealing with injuries. Moore, who left the Week 2 win early, is not believed to have a significant injury, and head coach Joe Brady previously said Moore 'will be out there' Week 3 if he is able to play. Oliver's timeline had been uncertain, but the latest report indicates improved outlooks for both players heading into Week 3.
| Footballguys view: The Bills face the Chargers next week and will have extra time to assess these injury situations. Whether Moore is able to play in Week 3 or not, Khalil Shakir should be rostered in all leagues. Josh Palmer and Keon Coleman should be on our waiver wire injury speed dial list too. |
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Browns | Browns to re-evaluate QB after Week 2, could pave way for Sanders' home start Sun Sep 20, 10:14 AM
Chris Cwik of Yahoo Sports reports that the Cleveland Browns plan to re-evaluate their starting quarterback situation after Week 2, which could set up Browns QB Shedeur Sanders to start in Week 3. Cleveland's first home game of the season comes in Week 3, potentially providing the stage for a Sanders debut as the starter.
| Footballguys view: This should come as no surprise, both considering Watson's play so far this season and how the home crowd received him in the preseason. Sanders would boost the value of the whole offense simply because he is willing to hang in and throw downfield. The Panthers defense would be his first matchup if he starts in Week 3. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix could return as Falcons' starting QB as soon as Week 3 vs. Packers Sun Sep 20, 09:08 AM
Yahoo Sports reports that Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. could take over as the team's starting quarterback as soon as Thursday night's Week 3 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Penix had previously been ruled out for Week 2, with Cooper Rush starting in his place for a second straight game. Penix has reportedly been nearing a return from his injury.
| Footballguys view: Penix's return can't come soon enough for Falcons fans and anyone who has a Falcon on their fantasy team. With Atlanta playing on Thursday, we should get an update on this situation early in the week. |
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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
Pro Football Talk 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 Jr. 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 toward 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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Rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. 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 will get rest during the practice week, so Fantasy GMs can plan on him playing in Week 2. Adams turned six targets into three catches 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. 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. McMillan was a full participant in Saturday's practice.
| Footballguys view: McMillan has been trending toward 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 (glute) is listed as out on the Week 2 injury report. 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 also miss Week 3, but if he does, he shouldn't be out much longer than that. 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. 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 is a nice one for Fantasy GMs willing to use 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 turned five targets into two catches 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. 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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