NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Thursday, September 17, 2026

Seahawks OC Brian Fleury says Jadarian Price “obviously earned more reps moving forward” (@​hawkblogger). Price’s stock 📈📈📈

For the second consecutive day, the Vikings listed QB Kyler Murray as a limited participant in practice due to his concussion. [Retweeted](

For the second straight day, Chargers WR Ladd McConkey did not practice due to his rib injury, making it unlikely he will be available for Sunday’s game vs. the Raiders. [Retweeted](

Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was a full participant Thursday, indicating no injury concerns heading into Week 2.

Sean Tucker was a full participant Thursday, indicating no injury concerns heading into Week 2.

McMillan, who missed Week 1 against Cincinnati with a knee injury, was a full participant for the second consecutive day Thursday, signaling encouraging recovery progress ahead of Sunday's home opener against Cleveland.

Wide receiver Jalen McMillan, who missed Tampa Bay's Week 1 loss to Cincinnati with a knee injury, was a full participant for the second consecutive day Thursday ahead of Sunday's home opener against the Cleveland Browns. The source notes the Buccaneers continue to get encouraging news on McMillan's status.

#Broncos RB Jonah Coleman on if he is preparing for possible more playing time Sunday vs. Jacksonville due to R.J. Harvey having hamstring issue: “I’m not sure at the moment. I just control what I can control and just continue to take every day like I’m the 1 guy.” [Retweeted](

#Broncos RB Jonah Coleman on if he is preparing for possible more playing time Sunday vs. Jacksonville due to R.J. Harvey having hamstring issue: “I’m not sure at the moment. I just control what I can control and just continue to take every day like I’m the 1 guy.” [Retweeted](

Week 1 #ReceptionPerception Charting Notebook is up on the site! - Matthew Golden - Antonio Williams - Marvin Harrison Jr. - Luther Burden More WRs will be added throughout the week, so come back and check again *up to* Friday night. Available to all subs every week. Hope you enjoy! Read: <https://receptionperception.com/matt-harmons-week-1-reception-perception-charting-notebook-2026-nfl-season/> [Retweeted](

Week 1 #ReceptionPerception Charting Notebook is up on the site! - Matthew Golden - Antonio Williams - Marvin Harrison Jr. - Luther Burden More WRs will be added throughout the week, so come back and check again *up to* Friday night. Available to all subs every week. Hope you enjoy! Read: <https://receptionperception.com/matt-harmons-week-1-reception-perception-charting-notebook-2026-nfl-season/> [Retweeted](

Week 1 #ReceptionPerception Charting Notebook is up on the site! - Matthew Golden - Antonio Williams - Marvin Harrison Jr. - Luther Burden More WRs will be added throughout the week, so come back and check again *up to* Friday night. Available to all subs every week. Hope you enjoy! Read: <https://receptionperception.com/matt-harmons-week-1-reception-perception-charting-notebook-2026-nfl-season/> [Retweeted](

Allen led the Bills to a 36-31 shootout victory over the Houston Texans defense in Week 1, demonstrating strong performance against a vaunted defensive unit.

Gibbs had a big performance in Week 1 despite the Lions nearly squandering a 21-0 lead against the Saints; Detroit ultimately won 31-30 in overtime after stopping New Orleans on a two-point conversion attempt.

Jacobs, a three-time Pro Bowler, remained on the Commissioner's Exempt List after an offseason arrest that resulted in him pleading no-contest to two misdemeanor charges, forcing the Packers to rely on inexperienced backups MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks in Week 1.

Brooks was forced into action as part of Green Bay's inexperienced backfield duo alongside MarShawn Lloyd after Josh Jacobs remained on the Commissioner's Exempt List. The Packers produced the third-fewest rushing yards (66) of any team in Week 1 during a 39-22 loss in Minnesota, indicating limited offensive production and opportunity for the backfield.

Lloyd was forced into action as part of Green Bay's inexperienced backfield duo alongside Chris Brooks after Josh Jacobs remained on the Commissioner's Exempt List. The Packers produced the third-fewest rushing yards (66) of any team in Week 1 during a 39-22 loss in Minnesota, indicating limited offensive production and opportunity for the backfield.

Hall signed a three-year, $43.5 million contract during the offseason after posting a career-best 1,065 rushing yards plus 350 yards receiving last season. Frank Reich called him 'an incredible football player' who 'understands the game at such a high level' and could theoretically 'play any position on the field,' signaling the Jets' confidence in his expanded role and production ceiling.

Hall tied for the most rushing attempts (39) of any team in Week 1, running for 102 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries in a 23-10 win over Tennessee. Offensive coordinator Frank Reich emphasized Hall's versatility and high-level understanding of the game, stating 'Breece is a guy we can use in a lot of different ways' and expressing desire to have him on the field every play. Despite a mid-August groin injury that sidelined him for two preseason games, Hall showed no lingering effects.

Falcons QB did not practice on Thursday due to oblique injury; status remains uncertain heading into Sunday.

Falcons QB listed as full participant on Thursday's practice report with knee injury; status upgraded from Wednesday.

Panthers WR listed as limited participant with ankle injury on Thursday; status remains limited heading into Sunday.

Panthers TE had rest day on Wednesday and returned to full practice on Thursday; no injury concerns heading into Sunday.

Falcons QB with back injury expected to start vs. Panthers on Sunday despite full practice participation; source notes he is still not 100% healthy.

Jalen Coker was limited in practice on Thursday due to an ankle injury.

Darren Waller had a rest day on Wednesday and practiced fully on Thursday, indicating he is healthy and available for the Panthers.

Tua Tagovailoa did not practice on Thursday due to an oblique injury.

Michael Penix Jr. did not practice on Thursday due to a knee injury, limiting his availability for the upcoming game against the Panthers.

Cooper Rush is expected to start against the Panthers on Sunday; he is able to practice fully but is still not 100% due to a back injury.

Young Saints quarterback Tyler Shough threw for over 400 yards against the Lions defense in a recent game, illustrating defensive vulnerabilities that the Lions will need to address when facing Josh Allen and the Bills offense.

Josh Allen and the Bills present one of the toughest challenges for any NFL defense; the source notes Allen and company defeated a strong Houston Texans defense on the road last week, establishing the Bills as a formidable offensive threat in this matchup against Detroit.

Josh Allen and the Bills present one of the toughest challenges for any NFL defense; Allen and company just dominated a strong Houston Texans defense on the road last week, demonstrating the offensive firepower the Lions defense must contend with on Thursday night.

Trey McBride (back) fully practices Thursday.

George Kittle’s IG story just now…. Look at Brock’s face 💀

George Kittle’s IG story just now…. Look at Brock’s face 💀

Running back James Cook III is expected to see increased offensive touches in Week 2 against Detroit. Head coach Joe Brady has given his vote of confidence in Cook despite a fumble in Week 1 that visibly upset the player on the flight home. The source notes Brady is itching to get Cook going tonight.

Tight end Dalton Kincaid is expected to be a primary target for Josh Allen in Week 2 against Detroit, as the source indicates the Bills will work the ball downfield to wide receiver DJ Moore and Kincaid.

Wide receiver DJ Moore is expected to be a primary target for Josh Allen in Week 2 against Detroit, as the source indicates the Bills will work the ball downfield to Moore and tight end Dalton Kincaid.

Quarterback Josh Allen secured his first win in Week 1 against the Houston Texans, marking the franchise's first regular-season victory since 2006. The source notes the Bills look to start things off on the right foot in their new home stadium.

Running back Ty Johnson is sidelined with a hamstring injury and will not play in Week 2 against the Lions. Johnson had led Buffalo in receiving in the previous matchup against Detroit, catching all five of his targets for 114 yards.

Ty Johnson is sidelined with a hamstring injury and will not play in Week 2 against Detroit. Johnson led Buffalo in receiving in the previous matchup between these teams, catching all five targets for 114 yards, but his absence opens receiving opportunities for other Bills pass-catchers.

Head coach Joe Brady has given his vote of confidence in James Cook III despite a Week 1 fumble; Brady is 'itching to get' Cook going in Week 2, signaling the running back remains the focal point of the rushing attack despite the turnover and visible frustration Cook displayed after the game.

The source expects Allen and the Bills to 'work the ball downfield' to tight end Dalton Kincaid in Week 2, positioning him as a primary target in the game against Detroit.

The source expects Allen and the Bills to 'work the ball downfield' to DJ Moore in Week 2, positioning the wide receiver as a primary downfield target in the game against Detroit.

Allen secured the Bills' first regular-season win since 2006 in Week 1 against Houston; the source frames the Week 2 home opener at new Highmark Stadium as a continuation of momentum, with Allen central to the team's offensive performance in a matchup expected to bring 'plenty of fireworks to the field' against Detroit.

One manager mentions starting him alongside Mahomes in Week 2. Minimal context provided.

One manager sarcastically notes 'Luther, heal me from this Burden!' and another states 'Luther Burden congrats your WR1.' Burden underperformed in Week 1 despite 59 points scored by his team; one comment notes 'Bro won me my championship last year and I drafted him this year, but I'm not feeling good about him after last week. 59 points scored and Burden comes away with under 10 fantasy points.'

Chargers WR also dealing with injury; one comment notes 'Ladd and Zay looked so damn good too' and another states 'I'm down Zay also.' Compounds Chargers WR depth issues alongside McConkey.

Mentioned alongside McConkey and AJ Brown as part of early-season WR injury wave. One comment: 'Nico Ladd Olave, glass cannon all stars.' Another: 'Nico, Ladd, and AJB. Just kill me now.'

Multiple managers report losing both AJ Brown and Ladd McConkey ('Lost Aj brown and now Ladd. Awesome season so far'; 'Lost AJ but have QT'; 'Nico, Ladd, and AJB. Just kill me now'). Represents compounding WR injury crisis in Week 2.

Chargers QB faces uncertainty with McConkey out. Multiple comments blame Herbert for McConkey's injury ('Fuck Justin Herbo for killing my king with that hospital ball'; 'Thanks for the hospital ball herby'). Managers considering pivoting away from Herbert to other QBs (Mahomes, Goff, Baker, Purdy, Lawrence, JD). One comment suggests 'Kinda makes me want to pivot to Baker instead of Herbert.' Offense looked poor in Week 1 per one comment.

Mentioned as beneficiary of McConkey absence; one comment states 'By golly that's Njoku music!' and another notes 'im more confident in njoku than qj and tre.' McConkey injury could increase TE target share in Chargers offense. However, one comment notes 'Njoku needs blockers!' suggesting offensive line concerns may limit upside.

Mentioned frequently as secondary pivot option alongside QJ. Limited evidence of community conviction; one comment notes 'My heart wants to say Harris but I haven't seen much to inspire confidence.' Another suggests he 'was a dog at Ole Miss so he could step up.' Appears to be a dart-throw option for desperate managers rather than consensus play.

Emerges as primary pivot target with McConkey out. Community notes QJ has 1/4 of his career receiving yards against Raiders, making this a favorable matchup. However, sentiment is mixed: some managers express confidence ('QJ we riding baby'), others joke about his volatility ('ready for QJ to get 24 on my bench'). Week 1 performance was underwhelming (3 rec, 30 yards, 1 drop per one comment), but McConkey absence should increase target share and role.

Missed second straight practice Thursday (rib injury); Schefter calls him 'unlikely' to play Week 2 vs. Raiders. Working off to the side with trainers suggests pain-management issue rather than structural damage. Rib injury timelines vary widely: Herbert returned following week after cartilage injury; Stafford played through 4 rib fractures; Brees missed a month with collapsed lung. Community consensus is McConkey likely out Week 2, possibly back Week 3 if it's a contusion/bruise rather than fracture.

The second-year Patriots running back missed the season opener with an ankle injury but returned to practice earlier in the week and was listed as a full participant on both Wednesday and Thursday, trending toward making his season debut on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Running back Ty Johnson is inactive for Thursday Night Football against the Lions due to a hamstring injury.

Webb's Week 1 debut against Kansas City was difficult; he faced elite defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who 'stole Webb's lunch and bullied him all game long.' Head coach Sean Payton shared blame for the poor performance, saying 'There was dirt on a ton of people's hands, including me.' Webb's Week 2 matchup against Jacksonville features a less experienced defensive coordinator in Anthony Campanile (entering his second season), which should provide a more favorable environment for Webb to improve his performance and projection.

Webb made his debut in Week 1 against Kansas City and faced elite defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who 'stole Webb's lunch and bullied him all game long' according to the source; Sean Payton shared blame for the performance, saying 'There was dirt on a ton of people's hands, including me,' but Webb's first start was notably difficult against one of the great defensive coordinators of the era.

Wide receiver Ladd McConkey (rib) did not participate in practice for the second consecutive day, working off to the side with a trainer. The source indicates this second missed practice likely means he won't be available this week, with the schedule ramping up in difficulty beginning in Week Three.

Wide receiver Ladd McConkey (rib) missed his second consecutive practice, working off to the side with a trainer. This second missed practice likely means he won't be available for Week 2 against Las Vegas.

The veteran receiver was elevated from the practice squad and has secured the punt-return role and second kickoff return spot, giving him special teams versatility that is valued over Skyler Bell's big-play potential.

The 2026 fourth-round pick is deactivated for the second time as Buffalo elevated veteran Greg Dortch from the practice squad. Dortch has secured the punt-return role and the second kickoff return spot, with his special teams versatility outweighing Bell's big-play potential.

The running back is active for the second consecutive week after being elevated from the practice squad, getting opportunities as Ty Johnson remains sidelined.

The veteran running back was able to increase his practice participation this week but Buffalo is being cautious and sitting him for a second straight week. Frank Gore Jr. is active after his second consecutive elevation from the practice squad.

2026 fourth-round pick deactivated as Buffalo elevated veteran Greg Dortch from the practice squad. Dortch's special teams versatility—holding the punt return gig and second kickoff return spot—trumps Bell's big-play potential for now.

Inactive due to injury caution; veteran running back able to work more in practice drills this week but Buffalo is erring on the side of caution and sitting him down for one more week.

Skyler Bell is inactive for the Bills in Week 2.

Ty Johnson is inactive for the Bills in Week 2.

Wide receiver declared inactive for Bills in Week 2 matchup against Detroit Lions.

Running back declared inactive for Bills in Week 2 matchup against Detroit Lions.

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Jahmyr Gibbs might set a record for points tonight if we get the track meet from 2024

Running back Samaje Perine (knee) did not practice on Thursday and was a new addition to the injury report.

Burrow remained a limited participant on Thursday as the Bengals prepare for Sunday's game against the Texans; he is dealing with back tightness but stated on Wednesday that it was "ridiculous" to think the injury could cause him to sit out in Houston.

DJ Moore left Thursday's game against Detroit with a shoulder injury, which is a concern given his importance to the Bills' offensive setup and Allen's ability to have a career year with healthy weapons.

Kincaid caught a touchdown pass from Allen during the Bills' dominant performance against Detroit. The health of Kincaid is noted as a key factor enabling Allen to have a career year, as the Bills' offensive setup under new head coach Joe Brady is more willing to open up the offense.

Knox caught a touchdown pass from Allen during the Bills' dominant performance against Detroit, as Allen threw touchdown passes on each of the Bills' next two drives after Palmer's score.

Palmer caught a 43-yard touchdown pass from Allen on the Bills' second drive of the game against Detroit, running wide open downfield with no Lion within 10 yards of him, highlighting the Lions' decimated secondary and Palmer's ability to get open against injured coverage.

Allen's rare skill set—powerful runner already tied for 18th all-time in career rushing touchdowns, elite arm talent, improved accuracy, and exceptional escapability—appears to be peaking this season. The Bills' offensive setup under new head coach Joe Brady, who is more willing to open up the offense than Sean McDermott, combined with the health of key receivers Kincaid and DJ Moore, creates an ideal environment for Allen to have a career year and win a second MVP award.

In Week 2 against Detroit, Allen had 248 passing yards, 69 rushing yards, 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns in a 41-31 victory. By halftime, he had 154 passing yards and three touchdowns with 40 rushing yards and a touchdown, with 2:52 remaining in the second quarter, showcasing elite efficiency and dual-threat dominance.

Allen is playing the best football of his career to start the 2026 season and appears to be leveling up from an already elite level; a second MVP award seems inevitable given his early-season performance. He has 10 games with two passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns in a game—nobody else in NFL history has more than four—demonstrating unprecedented dual-threat production.

Tyler Shough led the Saints' second-half comeback against the Lions in Week 1, tying the game after Detroit had built a 21-0 lead and forcing overtime; the Saints scored in OT but failed a 2-point conversion, giving Detroit the win.

C.J. Stroud lost two fumbles in the Texans' Week 1 loss to the Bills, with the second fumble coming late in the game when Buffalo's defense forced it to close out the 36-31 defeat.

Joshua Palmer caught the game-winning touchdown pass from Josh Allen with 1:36 remaining in the fourth quarter of Buffalo's 36-31 Week 1 victory over the Texans, capping a 96-yard drive that gave the Bills the lead.

Josh Allen led the Bills to a clutch 36-31 Week 1 victory over the Texans, orchestrating a 96-yard drive to take the lead on an Allen-to-Joshua-Palmer touchdown with 1:36 remaining in the fourth quarter; Buffalo's defense closed it out, forcing C.J. Stroud's second lost fumble of the day in an all-around effort.

Again, we’re likely getting Cooper Rush Michael Penix sounds like more of a near future option

Again, we’re likely getting Cooper Rush Michael Penix sounds like more of a near future option

Falcons QB updates, per @​RapSheet: • Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) won't play Week 2 • Michael Penix Jr. (knee) return is "coming soon" • Cooper Rush (back) will likely start Week 2

Falcons QB updates, per @​RapSheet: • Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) won't play Week 2 • Michael Penix Jr. (knee) return is "coming soon" • Cooper Rush (back) will likely start Week 2

Andrew Beck is part of a crowded Jets tight end room that also includes Mason Taylor, Jeremy Ruckert, and Jelani Woods. The group is being used in multiple tight end formations on roughly 43 percent of snaps in Week 1, with head coach Aaron Glenn calling the room "an improved group" and "a weapon for us." Frank Reich has veered from his history of leaning on traditional formations to take advantage of the depth and versatility in the position group.

Jelani Woods is part of a crowded Jets tight end room that also includes Mason Taylor, Jeremy Ruckert, and Andrew Beck. The group is being used in multiple tight end formations on roughly 43 percent of snaps in Week 1, with head coach Aaron Glenn calling the room "an improved group" and "a weapon for us." Frank Reich has veered from his history of leaning on traditional formations to take advantage of the depth and versatility in the position group.

Jeremy Ruckert is part of a crowded Jets tight end room that also includes Mason Taylor, Jelani Woods, and Andrew Beck. The group is being used in multiple tight end formations on roughly 43 percent of snaps in Week 1, with head coach Aaron Glenn calling the room "an improved group" and "a weapon for us." Frank Reich has veered from his history of leaning on traditional formations to take advantage of the depth and versatility in the position group.

Mason Taylor is part of a crowded Jets tight end room that also includes Jeremy Ruckert, Jelani Woods, and Andrew Beck. The group is being used in multiple tight end formations on roughly 43 percent of snaps in Week 1, with head coach Aaron Glenn calling the room "an improved group" and "a weapon for us." Frank Reich has veered from his history of leaning on traditional formations to take advantage of the depth and versatility in the position group.

Sadiq's versatility and elite athleticism (4.39-second 40-yard dash at the Combine, fastest for his position in at least 23 years) are being leveraged across multiple alignments. The Jets used multiple tight ends on roughly 43 percent of their snaps in Week 1, including three plays with three tight ends in the opening drive. Head coach Aaron Glenn called the tight end room "a weapon for us" and stated the team is "giving them more and more on their plate each week." Frank Reich noted he has never coached a tight end quite like Sadiq, praising his humility, confidence, and lack of ego while emphasizing his desire to be part of the unit and see all tight ends excel.

The 21-year-old Jets tight end made an immediate impact in his Week 1 debut despite limited reps (28 snaps), scoring the team's season-opening touchdown on a 3-yard rushing end-around play against Tennessee. Sadiq finished with three receptions for 21 yards while tying for the second-most targets on the team, becoming the first tight end to score his first touchdown on a rushing play since Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome in 1978. Offensive coordinator Frank Reich noted that after seeing Sadiq practice for just one week following hernia surgery and missed training camp, he realized the rookie was ready to play without limitations: "I thought, 'Oh no, he's ready to go.'" Reich emphasized Sadiq's versatility, lining up in the slot, out wide, and in the backfield.

Miller also received nine carries in Week 1, indicating the Saints are distributing backfield work among multiple running backs in Kamara's absence.

Etienne was signed by the Saints this offseason and received nine carries for 46 yards in Week 1 against the Lions, establishing early involvement in the Saints' backfield ahead of Kamara's return.

Kamara acknowledged uncertainty about his role in his return game, noting that the Saints signed Travis Etienne this offseason and Kendre Miller also received nine carries in Week 1. Kamara said he's prepared for whatever workload the coaches assign: 'You really never know when your number is going to be called. I feel the same as if I'm leading or not, that's more for the coaches to figure out. My job is to be ready, so I'll be ready.'

Kamara missed the Saints' Week 1 opener while recovering from a knee sprain suffered in the offseason, but has been a full participant in practice both days this week and confirmed he will play against the Ravens on Sunday. He stated: 'I feel great, moving well, really no limitations. I feel good.' Official status confirmation expected Friday.

Stevenson got the bulk of the snaps at running back during the Patriots' 13-10 Week 1 loss to the Seahawks in Henderson's absence, rushing for 51 yards on 18 carries with five catches. He split the backfield looks with Henderson a year ago, and his role going forward will depend on how New England divides the workload once Henderson returns.

Henderson should immediately slide back into a significant role in the Patriots offense upon his return from injury, though the exact workload division between him and Rhamondre Stevenson remains unclear. The source notes New England is hoping the explosive Henderson can boost their offense after they managed just 4.1 yards per play in Week 1, the fifth-fewest among all teams.

Henderson declared himself fully healthy ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers after missing New England's season opener against the Seahawks with an ankle injury sustained in late August practice. The second-round 2025 pick said 'I'm ready to go. Thank God I'm healed up now' and expressed excitement to return to action.

Raiders third-string quarterback Aidan O'Connell missed practice due to personal reasons in Week 2 preparation.

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers underwent knee surgery last week and was not on the practice field for Week 2 preparation against the Chargers.

The two-time Super Bowl champion was added to the Chargers practice squad as additional depth at wide receiver with McConkey dealing with a rib injury.

The Chargers elevated Gary Jennings and signed him to the active roster as depth at wide receiver with McConkey sidelined.

The second-year pro will see increased usage for the Chargers in Week 2 with McConkey sidelined due to rib injury.

With McConkey likely missing Week 2, the Chargers will rely on Quinton Johnston more than they normally would, increasing his usage and opportunity.

McConkey was a non-participant for the second consecutive day in practice due to a rib injury suffered in Week 1 against Arizona; his status for Week 2 against Las Vegas is very much in doubt, likely to miss the game.

Raiders third-string quarterback missed practice due to personal reasons heading into Week 2 vs Chargers.

Raiders tight end was not on the practice field because he underwent knee surgery last week; status for Week 2 vs Chargers unclear.

Chargers WR was elevated to the active roster in response to McConkey's rib injury absence for Week 2 vs Raiders.

Chargers second-year WR expected to see increased usage in Week 2 vs Raiders with McConkey likely missing the game due to rib injury.

Chargers WR expected to see increased usage in Week 2 vs Raiders with McConkey likely missing the game due to rib injury.

Chargers WR was a non-participant for the second consecutive day in practice due to a rib injury suffered in Week 1 loss to Arizona Cardinals; his status for Week 2 game against Raiders is very much in doubt.

Running back Ashton Jeanty was listed as a full participant in practice despite an ankle injury, indicating he is on track to play.

Michael Mayer would assume the team's top tight end role if Bowers remains out. He recorded six catches for 32 yards in last Sunday's win over the Dolphins.

Bowers has not practiced since undergoing meniscus surgery last week and missed practice again on Thursday. Head coach Klint Kubiak expressed hope for his return to practice, with Friday being the final opportunity before the Raiders face the Chargers.

Andrews opened the season with 4 catches for 49 yards on 6 targets in the Ravens' convincing road win over the Colts. He posted a 72% snap share and 80% route share—both encouraging data points for his usage in new OC Declan Doyle's offense. With the Ravens expected to be without star WR Zay Flowers due to a hamstring injury, Andrews has an enhanced target outlook in Week 2 vs. the Saints. The source ranks him TE9.

Goedert posted 4 catches for 77 yards and 2 touchdowns on 5 targets against the Commanders in Week 1, but the source contends the performance wasn't as impressive as the numbers suggest. Three Washington defenders blew a chance to tackle Goedert on one of the two touchdowns, and botched coverage led to the other. The source ranks Goedert as a low-end TE1 and considers him a viable starting option but places him a few spots below consensus.

After tearing his Achilles in a January playoff game, Kittle made a triumphant return in the 49ers' Week 1 win over the Rams with a 42.6% snap share and 2 catches for 12 yards on 5 targets. Despite the uninspiring stat line, he looked good; the limited snap count may have been influenced by the game being played in Australia. Even if Kittle isn't back to full snaps in Week 2, the source ranks him as a midrange TE1 thanks to a favorable home matchup against the Dolphins and their weak, inexperienced secondary.

Vele was a popular waiver pickup after Week 1 performance of 7 catches for 69 yards and 1 touchdown on 9 targets against the Saints. He is the No. 2 receiver in New Orleans behind Chris Olave until first-round rookie Jordyn Tyson returns from hamstring injury. However, Week 1 numbers may have been inflated by contextual factors: Saints fell into 21-0 hole early, forcing catchup mode; Tyler Shough threw 56 passes; and Lions' secondary was injury-riddled. The source ranks Vele as a high-end WR5 and suggests he could be justified as a No. 3 receiver or flex option.

Under new Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur, Harrison continues to be used as a 'sacrificial X receiver' similar to his role under former OC Drew Petzing. His average depth of target was 13.4 yards in 2024 and 12.9 yards in 2025. In Week 1 against the Chargers, Harrison had one catch for 33 yards on only three targets, with a target share of just 8.1% and average depth of target of 23.7 yards. Facing a tough matchup against the Seahawks in Week 2, the source recommends benching him.

Coker exploited a flawed Chicago defense without slot corner Kyler Gordon in Week 1, toggling between slot and perimeter. Week 2 matchup against Atlanta is not unfavorable despite Atlanta's good secondary and potential return of slot corner Billy Bowman Jr. from Achilles injury; the weak Atlanta pass rush may give Bryce Young ample time to hunt for open receivers. Ranked as midrange WR3.

The source expresses disappointment that Marvin Harrison Jr. may not be used differently in new Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur's offense than he was in former Cardinals OC Drew Petzing's offense. Petzing used Harrison largely as a sacrificial X receiver—a term Yahoo's Matt Harmon uses for X receivers who run a lot of go routes and don't draw a lot of targets. Harrison's average depth of target was 13.4 yards in 2024 and 12.9 yards in 2025, according to Pro Football Reference. Against the Chargers in Week 1, Harrison had one catch.

The source ranks Coker as a midrange WR3. Coker exploded for 8-138-2 on nine targets last week against the Bears. Over his last nine games dating back to Week 11 of 2025, Coker has 43 catches for 600 yards and six touchdowns—more catches, yardage, and touchdowns than teammate Tetairoa McMillan over that stretch. Coker took advantage of a flawed Chicago defense that was without slot corner Kyler Gordon, though Coker toggled between the slot and the perimeter in Week 1. Coker's Week 2 matchup against Atlanta isn't bad; the weak Atlanta pass rush might give Bryce Young ample time to hunt for open receivers, though Atlanta has a good secondary and might get slot corner Billy Bowman Jr. back from an Achilles injury.

The source ranks Johnston as a midrange WR3 but will make him a high-end WR3 if McConkey is scratched. Johnston had only 2-17-0 on six targets last week in the Chargers' Week 1 loss to the Cardinals, which was a disappointing stat line. However, Johnston's 22.2% target share wasn't bad, and that target share could spike against the Raiders this week if the Chargers are without Ladd McConkey due to his rib injury.

The source ranks London as a high-end WR3 if Cooper Rush starts again at quarterback for the Falcons, but notes it wouldn't be crazy to bench him this week. London had 2-29-0 on five targets last week against the Steelers, and Rush completed only four throws to pass catchers other than Bijan Robinson. There is a chance that Michael Penix Jr. returns from a knee injury this week after returning to practice on Thursday. If Penix returns, London becomes a must-start since Penix usually hyper-targets the star receiver.

The source ranks Black as a high-end RB4 but acknowledges uncertainty about his role. Black had 14-65-0 rushing and played 43.1% of the 49ers offensive snaps in a 27-7 win over the Rams. The source questions whether Black's performance was completely circumstantial—whether he played that many snaps because the game was being played in Australia and Christian McCaffrey was cramping—or whether Black will have a role in the San Francisco offense that gives him stand-alone fantasy value. Black could be a flex play in a pinch this week, with the 49ers as 13 1/2-point home favorites against the Dolphins.

The source ranks Lloyd as a low-end RB3 and considers him a very risky Week 2 play, recommending benching him if you have other reasonable RB options. Lloyd had 13-37-0 rushing and no receptions last week against the Vikings and played eight fewer snaps than Chris Brooks, who is more dependable in pass protection. The Packers' shabby offensive line could undermine Lloyd in two ways: failing to open holes for him and making it more imperative that the Packers have a proficient pass blocker at RB to help protect Jordan Love.

The source shares a word of caution about Croskey-Merritt, who led the Washington RBs with 34 snaps and had 16 carries for 63 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. However, late in the game when the Commanders were down 24-16 and had driven to the Eagles' 22-yard line, Croskey-Merritt coughed up a fumble. Although the Commanders recovered, Bill was immediately pulled from the game and replaced by rookie Kaytron Allen. The source worries that Croskey-Merritt, who had four fumbles last year on 175 rushing attempts, is in danger of being quick-hooked if he fumbles again.

The source ranks Judkins as no more than a high-end RB3 and calls him the king of empty RB volume in 2026. Judkins had 12-33-0 rushing and 2-17-0 receiving in the Browns' 34-10 loss to the Jaguars. For a second straight week, Judkins faces a staunch run defense in Florida; Todd Bowles' Buccaneers defense are almost always tough against the run. Additionally, the Browns are apt to have difficulty moving the chains and scoring points with Deshaun Watson at quarterback.

The source ranks Hubbard as a low-end RB2 this week. Hubbard out-snapped Brooks 48-13 and out-touched him 13-5 in Week 1, posting 10-49-1 rushing and 3-28-1 receiving against the Bears to rank RB9 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring for the week. However, the source still thinks Hubbard is an ordinary running back.

The source ranks Brooks as a midrange RB4 and considers him off the radar. In Week 1, Chuba Hubbard out-snapped Brooks 48-13 and out-touched him 13-5. While Brooks will probably get an audition to be the Panthers' lead back at some point, he has not yet earned significant work.

The source ranks Jones RB20 and calls him an attractive Week 2 option now that the Vikings have placed Jordan Mason on injured reserve with a thumb injury. Jones and Mason split work pretty evenly against the Packers in Week 1, with Jones playing one more snap but Mason getting three more carries. With Mason out, it's possible Jones gets close to 20 touches against a bad Bears defense in Chicago.

The source ranks Irving as a high-end RB2 and recommends continuing to roll with him. Concerns about Irving losing significant work to Kenny Gainwell proved unfounded in Week 1. Irving had 8-45-1 rushing and 7-48-0 receiving on seven targets against the Bengals, out-snapped Gainwell 36-25, and ran 21 routes to Gainwell's 13. Irving also had one carry from the opponent's 10-yard line or closer (compared to only six last season) and ran it in for a 10-yard touchdown.

The source ranks Mahomes as a midrange QB2 against the Colts, citing concerns about muted pass volume throughout the season. The Chiefs' Week 1 win over the Broncos showed that the Kansas City offense will be much different and probably run-heavier now that dynamic RB Kenneth Walker III is in the fold. Mahomes threw for two touchdowns and ran for another against Denver but attempted only 27 passes and threw for 184 yards. While part of that was game script, the source suspects Mahomes will have muted pass volume throughout the season.

The source ranks Mayfield QB13, well ahead of consensus. Mayfield plays with a chip on his shoulder, and that chip will be log-sized when he faces the Browns on Sunday—the team that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2018, led to a playoff win in 2020, then traded him to the Panthers for a conditional fifth-round pick after regressing and acquiring Deshaun Watson. Mayfield committed three turnovers in the Buccaneers' Week 1 loss to the Bengals, but the source expects a better performance this week against his old team.

The source ranks Dart QB12 and worries he's not ranked high enough. Dart was wildly impressive in Week 1, completing 23-of-29 passes for 230 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions while also running 11 times for 54 yards in the Giants' win over the Cowboys. Dart faces a Rams defense that looked mortal in Week 1 and will be without all-world edge rusher Myles Garrett, who is on injured reserve. The source would not tell anyone to bench Dart in Week 2.

The source is slightly below consensus on Herbert, citing concerns about the Chargers' interior offensive line as a persistent problem. Tyler Biadasz, the offseason addition at center, is now out for the season with a knee injury, and the guard position remains worrisome. Herbert may also face the Raiders without Ladd McConkey, who suffered a rib injury last week. These factors support a cautious ranking despite expectations for a rebound after the Chargers' Week 1 home loss to the Cardinals.

Matchup to watch tonight from @​Nate_Tice and me: Lions WRs on in-breaking routes. The Bills got picked apart on in-breaking routes by CJ Stroud and the Texans' offense in Week 1 and that's what Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams do well with Jared Goff.

Matchup to watch tonight from @​Nate_Tice and me: Lions WRs on in-breaking routes. The Bills got picked apart on in-breaking routes by CJ Stroud and the Texans' offense in Week 1 and that's what Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams do well with Jared Goff.

Matchup to watch tonight from @​Nate_Tice and me: Lions WRs on in-breaking routes. The Bills got picked apart on in-breaking routes by CJ Stroud and the Texans' offense in Week 1 and that's what Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams do well with Jared Goff.

Brock Purdy paying off the Iowa-Iowa State bet he lost to George Kittle 😂

Brock Purdy paying off the Iowa-Iowa State bet he lost to George Kittle 😂

Listed in Week 2 tight end rankings for matchup vs. LV.

Projected for 17.5 yards in Week 2 matchup at ATL.

Projected for 22.5 yards in Week 2 matchup vs. PHI.

Projected for 21.5 yards in Week 2 matchup vs. GB.

Projected for 23.5 yards in Week 2 matchup at SF.

Listed in Week 2 tight end rankings for matchup vs. LV.

Projected for 25.5 yards in Week 2 matchup at HOU.

Projected for 24.5 yards in Week 2 matchup vs. JAX.

Gadsden ranks thirty-third in Week 2 TE projections against Las Vegas, though specific yardage projection is not provided in the source.

Waller projects for 17.5 yards in Week 2 against Atlanta, ranking thirty-second among tight ends with one of the lowest projections in the source's rankings.

Helm projects for 22.5 yards in Week 2 against Philadelphia, ranking thirty-first among tight ends in the source's projections.

Sadiq projects for 21.5 yards in Week 2 against Green Bay, ranking thirtieth among tight ends in the source's projections.

Dulcich projects for 23.5 yards in Week 2 against San Francisco, ranking twenty-ninth among tight ends in the source's projections.

Njoku ranks twenty-eighth in Week 2 TE projections against Las Vegas, though specific yardage projection is not provided in the source.

Gesicki projects for 25.5 yards in Week 2 against Houston, ranking twenty-seventh among tight ends in the source's projections.

Engram projects for 24.5 yards in Week 2 against Jacksonville, ranking twenty-sixth among tight ends in the source's projections.

Otton projects for 27.5 yards in Week 2 against Cleveland, ranking twenty-fifth among tight ends in the source's projections.

Barner projects for 20.5 yards in Week 2 against Arizona, ranking twenty-fourth among tight ends in the source's projections.

Freiermuth projects for 26.5 yards in Week 2 against New England, ranking twenty-third among tight ends in the source's projections.

Hockenson projects for 27.5 yards in Week 2 against Chicago, ranking twenty-second among tight ends in the source's projections.

Parkinson projects for 24.5 yards in Week 2 against New York Giants, ranking twenty-first among tight ends in the source's projections.

Ferguson projects for 18.5 yards in Week 2 against New York Giants, ranking twentieth among tight ends with one of the lowest projections in the source's rankings.

Henry projects for 39.5 yards in Week 2 against Pittsburgh, ranking nineteenth among tight ends in the source's projections.

Pitts projects for 31.5 yards in Week 2 against Carolina, ranking eighteenth among tight ends in the source's projections.

Ferguson projects for 26.5 yards in Week 2 against Washington, ranking seventeenth among tight ends in the source's projections.

Mayer ranks sixteenth in Week 2 TE projections against Los Angeles Chargers, though specific yardage projection is not provided in the source.

Strange projects for 32.5 yards in Week 2 against Denver, ranking fifteenth among tight ends in the source's projections.

Fannin projects for 33.5 yards in Week 2 against Tampa Bay, ranking fourteenth among tight ends in the source's projections.

Schultz ranks thirteenth in Week 2 TE projections against Cincinnati, though specific yardage projection is not provided in the source.

Johnson projects for 33.5 yards in Week 2 against Baltimore, ranking twelfth among tight ends in the source's projections.

Kittle played 46% of Week 1 snaps, running routes on 46% of dropbacks in his return from a late-season Achilles tear. On tape, he looked rusty with a drop in the flats and athleticism nowhere near his usual level; he showed fight as a run blocker but lacks his typical fluidity and burst. The 49ers face lowly Miami with rookies at off-ball LB and SCB, a great matchup with an elite 29.5-point team total at home, but Kittle is not Kittle right now. He had TE19 expected half-PPR points in Week 1 and has no floor.

Kelce projects for 42.5 yards in Week 2 against Indianapolis, ranking tenth among tight ends in the source's projections.

Goedert projects for 36.5 yards in Week 2 against Tennessee, ranking ninth among tight ends in the source's projections.

Kraft is in a ramp-up phase over the next 1-2 months; he ran routes on 47% of Week 1 dropbacks and blocked on 82% of runs. The Packers need him primarily for blocking given backup TE and OL depth issues, while his route participation is a luxury with their potent 3-WR sets. This limits his weekly floor during the ramp-up period, but he looked awesome on tape, leaked out for explosives, and is a threat for red zone scores with the team's questionable red zone rushing offense. He is a floor-less, boom-bust TE1.

Andrews projects for 38.5 yards in Week 2 against New Orleans, a modest projection that assumes Zay Flowers (hamstring) and Jakobi Lane (IR, wrist) remain out, which would elevate target volume to Andrews.

Likely projects for 44.5 yards in Week 2 against Los Angeles Rams, ranking sixth among tight ends in the source's projections.

Kincaid projects for 53.5 yards in Week 2 against Detroit, the fifth-highest projection among tight ends.

LaPorta projects for 46.5 yards in Week 2 against Buffalo, tied with Colston Loveland for the second-highest TE yardage projection.

Warren projects for 44.5 yards in Week 2 against Kansas City, ranking third among tight ends in the source's projections.

Loveland ranks second in Week 2 TE projections with 46.5 projected yards against Minnesota, tied with Sam LaPorta for the second-highest yardage projection.

McBride leads Week 2 TE rankings with 60.5 projected yards against Seattle, the highest projection among all tight ends.

Ranked 32nd among QBs in Week 2 at home against New Orleans; projection not provided in the source.

Ranked 31st among QBs in Week 2 with 13.1 projected points in a road matchup at Tampa Bay.

Ranked 30th among QBs in Week 2 with 11.7 projected points at home against Philadelphia; lowest projection on the slate.

Ranked 29th among QBs in Week 2 with 15.8 projected points in a road matchup at Arizona.

Ranked 28th among QBs in Week 2 with 13.7 projected points in a road matchup at Los Angeles Chargers.

Ranked 27th among QBs in Week 2 with 14.2 projected points at home against Green Bay.

Ranked 26th among QBs in Week 2 with 13.1 projected points in a road matchup at New England.

Ranked 25th among QBs in Week 2 with 13.7 projected points at home against Seattle.

Ranked 24th among QBs in Week 2 with 19.2 projected points at home against Cincinnati; strong projection despite lower ranking.

Ranked 23rd among QBs in Week 2 with 14.4 projected points in a road matchup at Kansas City.

Ranked 22nd among QBs in Week 2 with 14.5 projected points in a road matchup at Chicago.

Ranked 21st among QBs in Week 2 with 16.4 projected points in a road matchup at Baltimore.

Ranked 20th among QBs in Week 2 with 16.8 projected points in a road matchup at Atlanta.

Ranked 19th among QBs in Week 2 with 14.9 projected points in a road matchup at San Francisco; lowest projection among starting QBs.

Ranked 18th among QBs in Week 2 with 17.2 projected points at home against Jacksonville.

Ranked 17th among QBs in Week 2 with 18.8 projected points in a road, outdoor night game at Buffalo; facing significant offensive line injuries with left guard, center (IR), and right tackle all unavailable, which the source notes as a concern for his performance.

Ranked 16th among QBs in Week 2 with 18.8 projected points at home against New York Giants.

Ranked 15th among QBs in Week 2 with 18.7 projected points at home against Cleveland.

Ranked 14th among QBs in Week 2 with 20.5 projected points in a road matchup at Los Angeles Rams; strong projection for backup QB situation.

Ranked 13th among QBs in Week 2 with 18.7 projected points at home against Indianapolis.

Ranked 12th among QBs in Week 2 with 18.5 projected points in a road matchup at New York Jets.

Ranked 11th among QBs in Week 2 with 18.1 projected points at home against Pittsburgh.

Ranked 10th among QBs in Week 2 with 16.4 projected points in a road matchup at Denver.

Ranked 9th among QBs in Week 2 with 18.5 projected points in a road matchup at Houston.

Ranked 8th among QBs in Week 2 with 19.1 projected points at home against Las Vegas.

Ranked 7th among QBs in Week 2 with 19.9 projected points at home against Miami.

Ranked 6th among QBs in Week 2 with 20.5 projected points at home against Washington.

Ranked 5th among QBs in Week 2 with 20.1 projected points at home against Minnesota.

Ranked 4th among QBs in Week 2 with 21.5 projected points in a road matchup at Dallas; strong projection despite away game.

Ranked 3rd among QBs in Week 2 with 19.1 projected points in a road matchup at Tennessee.

Ranked 2nd among QBs in Week 2 with 21.7 projected points against New Orleans.

Ranked 1st among QBs in Week 2 with 25 projected points against Detroit; highest projection on the slate.

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (rib) is a DNP today at practice making it unlikely he will be available for Week 2, per @​AdamSchefter

Wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. remained limited in practice on Thursday with a shoulder injury, maintaining the same status from Wednesday.

Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers remained limited in practice on Thursday with a thumb injury, maintaining the same status from Wednesday.

Running back LeQuint Allen Jr. remained limited in practice on Thursday with a hip injury, maintaining the same status from Wednesday.

Wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. was held out of practice on both Wednesday and Thursday with a foot injury; the source identifies his status for Friday as 'the big story on the injury front,' indicating uncertainty about his availability for the upcoming game.

Running back RJ Harvey returned to limited practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session with a hamstring injury; the source characterizes the hamstring issue as 'of the very minor sort,' suggesting a quick recovery trajectory.

Wide receiver Troy Franklin is listed on the Broncos injury report with a knee injury but participated in full practice on both Wednesday and Thursday, indicating no material concern for his availability.

Running back LeQuint Allen Jr. is listed on the Jaguars injury report with a hip injury and participated in limited practice on both Wednesday and Thursday.

Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is listed on the Jaguars injury report with a thumb injury and participated in limited practice on both Wednesday and Thursday.

Wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is listed on the Jaguars injury report with a shoulder injury and participated in limited practice on both Wednesday and Thursday.

Wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. has been held out of practice with a foot injury; the source identifies his status for the upcoming game as 'the big story on the injury front,' indicating material uncertainty about his availability.

Running back RJ Harvey returned to limited practice after a hamstring injury; the source characterizes the hamstring issue as 'of the very minor sort,' suggesting low concern for his availability.

Ladd McConkey left the Chargers' Week 1 loss to Arizona in the third quarter with a chest contusion (rib injury); he was the team's leading receiver with five catches, 82 yards and a touchdown before the injury and is questionable for the Week 2 matchup against Las Vegas.

Keaton Mitchell rushed for approximately 26 yards (combined with Omarion Hampton's 26 yards on 16 total carries) in the Chargers' Week 1 loss to Arizona; the run game was virtually nonexistent despite offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's offseason vision for the scheme.

Omarion Hampton rushed for 26 yards (combined with Keaton Mitchell's 26 yards on 16 total carries) in the Chargers' Week 1 loss to Arizona; the run game was virtually nonexistent despite offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's offseason vision for the scheme.

In the Chargers' Week 1 loss to Arizona (268 total yards), Justin Herbert accumulated late rushing yards as the primary source of ground production; the run game was otherwise virtually nonexistent, with running backs combining for 52 yards on 16 carries.

Juszczyk remains on the limited participation list with a finger injury.

Kittle remains on the limited participation list with an Achilles injury.

Rookie running back Black was added to the 49ers' injury report Thursday with a groin injury and received a limited designation. The source notes it's a positive sign that no reports have emerged indicating the injury is serious; Kyle Shanahan will provide updates Friday.

McCaffrey was upgraded to full participant status on Thursday after resting on Wednesday, indicating recovery from his injury concern and full availability for the upcoming game.

Listed on limited participation list with finger injury; ongoing recovery status.

Listed on limited participation list with Achilles injury; ongoing recovery status.

Rookie running back added to the injury report with a groin injury and limited designation. The source notes it's a positive sign that no reports have emerged about the injury being serious; Kyle Shanahan will provide updates Friday.

Upgraded to full participant during Thursday's practice session after resting on Wednesday; positive trajectory for availability.

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Wide receiver Jauan Jennings did not practice Thursday due to a personal matter and has not practiced all week, creating uncertainty around his availability for the Bears game.

Carson Wentz is in line to start against the Bears if Kyler Murray is not cleared from the concussion protocol. Wentz performed well in relief in Week 1, completing 12-of-19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns after taking over for Murray.

Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray was limited in practice Thursday after suffering a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Packers. He progressed to limited practice Wednesday and Thursday; the next concussion protocol update comes Friday. If not cleared for the Bears game, Carson Wentz is in line to start.

49ers injury report: RB Kaelon Black (groin), TE George Kittle, FB Kyle Juszczyk, DE Nick Bosa and DE Keion White were all limited in practice today

49ers injury report: RB Kaelon Black (groin), TE George Kittle, FB Kyle Juszczyk, DE Nick Bosa and DE Keion White were all limited in practice today

Ladd McConkey (rib) doesn't practice again Thursday.

George Pickens is identified as an obvious matchup concern for Washington's secondary in Week 2, alongside CeeDee Lamb of Dallas. The source flags this as a defensive vulnerability the Commanders should be wary of.

CeeDee Lamb is identified as an obvious matchup concern for Washington's secondary in Week 2 against Dallas, alongside George Pickens of Pittsburgh. The source flags this as a defensive vulnerability the Commanders should be wary of.

Rookie WR Antonio Williams had an excellent debut with four receptions for 64 yards and a key touchdown on 10 routes run in Week 1. The source explicitly calls this an excellent debut and asks about expectations for Week 2 against Dallas' defense, signaling breakout potential.

Jayden Daniels took time to get revved up in Week 1 vs. Philadelphia but finished strong down the stretch, consistent with his known pattern. The source frames his strong finish as a potential launching point against Dallas' defense and questions whether he needs to dominate to secure a win, suggesting upside potential in Week 2 matchup.

Carson Wentz led the Packers to an upset win over the Vikings in Week 1, despite the Packers being projected to lose and the Vikings being favored as an NFC North contender.

Rookie WR Antonio Williams had an excellent debut in Week 1, recording four receptions for 64 yards and a key touchdown on 10 routes run. The outlook for Week 2 against Dallas' defense is uncertain but his strong initial performance suggests potential for continued production.

Daniels took time to get revved up in Week 1 vs. Philadelphia but finished strong down the stretch, a pattern he's known to repeat. The question posed is whether this strong finish can serve as a launching point against Dallas' defense and whether he needs to dominate to secure a win in Week 2.

Almost 25% of Gibbs' carries picked up 10 or more yards and he’s already breaking some longer ones Most of his work was up the middle and the Bills look soft inside and to the right After 156 and 2 plus Montgomery's production last week, this is a great spot for Gibbs tonight

Almost 25% of Gibbs' carries picked up 10 or more yards and he’s already breaking some longer ones Most of his work was up the middle and the Bills look soft inside and to the right After 156 and 2 plus Montgomery's production last week, this is a great spot for Gibbs tonight

Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay need to fix the Rams' suddenly broken offense following the team's embarrassing 27-7 defeat by the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. The source indicates offensive performance issues that require correction.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins connected with running back Ashton Jeanty twice for 13-yard touchdown receptions in Week 1 against Miami, both on short-yardage situations set up by strong special teams field position from Dylan Laube's kick returns.

Running back Ashton Jeanty scored two 13-yard touchdown receptions from Kirk Cousins in Week 1 against Miami, both directly aided by strong field position from special teams plays. The first came after Dylan Laube's 45-yard kick return in the second quarter (making it 17-3), and the second followed Laube's 50-yard kick return in the second half (extending the lead after Miami had cut it to 17-13).

Rookie wide receiver Malik Benson posted 35 yards on two punt returns in Week 1 against Miami, including a 23-yard return after the Raiders defense forced a Miami punt on the second drive. That return helped set up a 10-0 Raiders lead after nine plays and 38 yards of offense.

Reserve running back Dylan Laube generated 95 yards on two kick returns in Week 1 against Miami, including a 45-yard return in the second quarter that set up a 13-yard Ashton Jeanty touchdown and a 50-yard return in the second half that led to another 13-yard Jeanty touchdown. Head coach Klint Kubiak praised Laube's work ethic and intelligence, noting that his special teams contributions directly affected the game and that his role as a backup position player who impacts the game on special teams is valuable.

Recently signed wide receiver Cody White, an undrafted free agent from Michigan State elevated from the practice squad for Week 1, made a game-changing special teams play against Miami, running down Jaylen Wright on a kickoff return and limiting what would have been a touchdown return to just 79 yards. The 6-foot-3, 227-pound receiver clocked a 4.66-second 40-yard dash but still managed to track down Wright (4.38 40) on the coverage unit, earning praise from the broadcast and demonstrating his value as a special teams contributor despite being primarily a receiver by trade.

The tight end was elevated from the practice squad on gameday for the Week 1 opener against Miami alongside Cody White.

The wide receiver and special teamer is another Seattle Seahawks import alongside Cody White, brought in to contribute on coverage units for the Raiders' 2026 special teams overhaul under new coordinator Joe DeCamillis.

The running back scored two 13-yard touchdown receptions from Kirk Cousins in Week 1, both set up by Dylan Laube's special teams returns: one after Laube's 45-yard kick return in the second quarter (17-3 Raiders) and another after Laube's 50-yard return in the second half.

The rookie wide receiver posted 35 yards on two punt returns in Week 1, including a 23-yard return on Miami's second drive that cut the Dolphins' 59-yard punt and set up a 10-0 Raiders lead after nine plays and 38 yards of offense.

The reserve running back and core special teamer generated 95 yards on two kick returns in Week 1 against Miami: a 45-yard return in the second quarter that set up a 13-yard Ashton Jeanty touchdown, and a 50-yard return in the second half that again led to a 13-yard Jeanty touchdown. Head coach Klint Kubiak praised Laube's work ethic and intelligence, noting that his special teams production showed he can affect the game in multiple roles and that his performance on both special teams and offense demonstrated the value of backup players who excel on coverage units.

The 6-foot-3, 227-pound undrafted free agent wide receiver signed to the Raiders practice squad on August 31 and elevated for Week 1 made an immediate impact as a special teams contributor. White earned a game ball for a game-changing hustle play on kickoff coverage, running down Miami running back Jaylen Wright and limiting him to a 79-yard return instead of a touchdown; despite clocking a 4.66-second 40-yard dash versus Wright's 4.38, White's effort prevented what would have been a 27-20 game and forced Miami into a negative-five-yard drive that ended in a missed field goal.

RB on the Buccaneers injury report with hamstring injury, listed as Full participation on Thursday; full participation status suggests the hamstring injury is not limiting his availability for Week 2.

WR on the Buccaneers injury report with knee injury, listed as Full participation on Thursday; full participation status suggests the knee injury is not limiting his availability for Week 2.

WR signing reported by the source; the Cleveland Browns were signing former Carolina Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr., who spent time in college with Browns backup QB Shedeur Sanders and was recently waived by Cleveland's Week 3 opponent; move has not been made official as of the report.

WR on the Browns injury report with wrist injury, listed as Full participation on Thursday; full participation status suggests the wrist injury is not limiting his availability for Week 2.

A.J. Brown is sidelined at least four weeks with a high-ankle sprain, elevating Romeo Doubs to the top wide receiver role in the Patriots offense.

With A.J. Brown sidelined at least four weeks with a high-ankle sprain, Doubs moves to the top of the Patriots' wide receiver depth chart, ahead of Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism III. Both Doubs and quarterback Drake Maye expressed confidence in his ability to rebound; Maye noted Doubs had a great response this week and highlighted his ability to make plays shown in camp.

Doubs saw three targets in his Patriots debut but failed to corral any of them, including a fourth-quarter drop that preceded an interception, plus another target in his direction that was picked off. Despite the poor results, head coach Mike Vrabel expressed confidence in the receiver he signed to a 4-year, $68 million contract in free agency, noting that everyone drops passes and that Doubs did great things during camp.

DeMario Douglas is third on the Patriots wide receiver depth chart behind Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins.

Mack Hollins is second on the Patriots wide receiver depth chart behind Romeo Doubs, followed by DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism III.

A.J. Brown is sidelined at least four weeks with a high-ankle sprain, creating an opportunity for Romeo Doubs to lead the Patriots wide receiver group.

Quarterback Drake Maye expressed confidence in Doubs' ability to rebound, citing his playmaking ability and noting he has had a great response this week, with Maye looking forward to seeing him perform on Sunday.

Head coach Mike Vrabel expressed confidence in Doubs despite the rough debut, noting he did a lot of great things during camp and is excited to get back to work. Vrabel emphasized that everyone drops passes and that the focus is on finding ways to help the team win.

With A.J. Brown sidelined at least four weeks with a high-ankle sprain, Doubs is atop the Patriots depth chart as the top wide receiver, followed by Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism III.

Doubs saw three targets in his Patriots debut but failed to corral any of them, including a fourth-quarter drop that preceded an interception and another target that was picked off.

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) was a limited participant during practice today.

RJ Harvey (hamstring) limited in practice Thursday.

With Nico Collins potentially out and Tank Dell and Jayden Higgins already sidelined, Texans have only four other receivers on the 53-man roster, creating a very real chance Tinsley gets a gameday call-up from the practice squad. Tinsley made the Bengals' 53-man roster last year and was arguably their toughest cut; he made several big plays in the regular season. However, three other practice squad receivers (Josh Kelly, Daniel Sobkowicz, Lewis Bond) were with the Texans through training camp and could be ahead of Tinsley in the pecking order.

Pro Bowl wide receiver suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain in practice on Wednesday, missed Thursday's practice, and looks likely to miss Sunday's game vs. Bengals. Medical context: Grade 1 hamstring strains carry risk of progression to Grade 2 (which sidelined Collins for 5 weeks in 2024), making return risky in the short term.

Texans wide receiver is already unavailable heading into Sunday's game against the Bengals, contributing to the receiver depth crisis that could lead to practice squad call-ups.

Texans wide receiver is already unavailable heading into Sunday's game against the Bengals, contributing to the receiver depth crisis that could lead to practice squad call-ups.

Former Bengals wide receiver who made the 53-man roster last year and was considered one of the toughest cuts this offseason is now on the Texans practice squad. With Nico Collins likely out and Tank Dell and Jayden Higgins already unavailable, Tinsley has a real chance of being called up for Sunday's game against Cincinnati. The Texans would have only four other receivers on the 53-man roster if Collins is inactive, creating a near-certain gameday call-up for at least one practice squad receiver. Tinsley made several big plays in the regular season last year and is worth monitoring, though Josh Kelly, Daniel Sobkowicz, and Lewis Bond are also on the practice squad and could be ahead in the pecking order.

Pro Bowl wide receiver suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain in practice on Wednesday, missed Thursday's practice, and is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Bengals. Medical analysis projects he will miss Week 2 with the acute grade 1 strain, be 50/50 in Week 3, and likely miss that week as well due to risk of progression to a moderate grade 2 hamstring strain, which previously caused him to miss 5 weeks in 2024.

2025 First-Team All-Pro played only 5 snaps on offense in Week 1 victory over Houston, fewer than half the snaps played by practice squad running back Frank Gore Jr. (11 snaps). Also served as the team's primary kickoff returner alongside Greg Dortch.

Missed Week 1 game against Houston and continues to work back from a hamstring injury suffered in early August; his availability for Week 2 is in doubt based on the Bills' elevation of Frank Gore Jr.

His elevation for Week 2 casts doubt on the availability of running back Ty Johnson, who missed Week 1 due to a hamstring injury suffered in early August and continues to work back from the injury.

Elevated for the second straight week ahead of Week 2 matchup with Detroit Lions. Played 11 snaps on offense in Week 1 victory over Houston, primarily used as a pass protector on third downs; carried once for three yards. His 11 snaps were more than twice as many as Ray Davis (5 snaps) in the game.

Elevated for the second straight week ahead of Week 2 matchup with Detroit Lions. Handled punt return duties and was the team's second kickoff returner in Week 1 victory over Houston, recording three kickoff returns averaging 27.3 yards per return and two punt returns for ten yards; did not appear on offense.

Missed Week 1 game against Houston with hamstring injury suffered in early August; availability for Week 2 against Detroit cast in doubt by Frank Gore Jr.'s practice squad elevation, signaling the Bills are preparing contingency options at running back.