NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Friday, September 18, 2026

Daniel Jones was one of the most pressured NFL passers in Week 1 against Baltimore; the Ravens blitzed the Colts with reckless abandonment, and the Indianapolis offense couldn't effectively adjust, contributing to the 41-23 home loss.

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs (1-0, -6.5 favorites) host the Colts in Week 2 on Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead Stadium, a notoriously difficult road environment for visiting teams.

Starting quarterback for the Colts in Week 1, Daniel Jones was one of the most pressured NFL passers in the league as the Ravens blitzed with reckless abandonment; the Indianapolis offense couldn't effectively adjust to the aggressive scheme, contributing to a 41-23 home loss.

Listed as questionable for Week 2 with back injury but expected to play; should be available for Cincinnati.

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary if RJ Harvey is unavailable for Week 2; could see extra work for Denver.

Listed as questionable for Week 2 with hamstring injury; Jonah Coleman could see extra work if Harvey is unavailable.

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary if Kaelon Black is unavailable for Week 2; would take over backup duties behind Christian McCaffrey for San Francisco.

Listed as questionable for Week 2 with groin injury; Jordan James would take over backup duties behind Christian McCaffrey if Black is unavailable.

Positioned as a possible workload beneficiary if Ladd McConkey is unavailable for Week 2; could see extra targets for Los Angeles.

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary if Ladd McConkey is unavailable for Week 2; could see extra targets for Los Angeles.

Listed as questionable for Week 2 with rib injury; Tre' Harris and possibly Oronde Gadsden could see extra targets if McConkey is unavailable.

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary if Jalen McMillan is unavailable for Week 2; would see a regular role in three-WR sets for Tampa Bay.

Listed as questionable for Week 2 with knee injury; Ted Hurst would see a regular role in three-WR sets if McMillan is unavailable.

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary if Chris Olave is unavailable for Week 2; would see more targets for New Orleans.

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary if Chris Olave is unavailable for Week 2; would see more targets for New Orleans.

Listed as questionable for Week 2 with unspecified injury; Juwan Johnson and Devaughn Vele would see more targets if Olave is unavailable.

Cleared to play Week 2 after missing the previous game with ankle injury; available for Carolina.

Cleared to play Week 2 after missing the previous game with ankle injury; available for New England.

Cleared to play Week 2 after missing the previous game with heel injury; available for Indianapolis.

Cleared to play Week 2 after missing the previous game with shoulder injury; available for Jacksonville.

Cleared to play Week 2 after missing the previous game with thumb injury; available for Jacksonville.

Ruled out for Week 2 with ankle injury; will miss the game for New York Jets.

Ruled out for Week 2 with ankle injury; will miss the game for Indianapolis.

Ruled out for Week 2 with foot injury; will miss the game for Denver.

Ruled out for Week 2 with personal matter; will miss the game for Minnesota.

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary if Michael Pittman is unavailable for Week 2; should see added targets for Pittsburgh.

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary if Michael Pittman is unavailable for Week 2; should see added targets for Pittsburgh.

Listed as questionable for Week 2 with foot injury; Pat Freiermuth and Jaylen Warren are positioned to see added targets if Pittman is unavailable.

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary with Chig Okonkwo ruled out for Week 2; should see increased target opportunities for Washington.

Ruled out for Week 2 with hamstring injury; Antonio Williams is positioned to see increased targets for Washington.

Will start at quarterback for Atlanta in Week 2 with both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix ruled out due to injury.

Ruled out for Week 2 with knee injury; Cooper Rush will start at quarterback for Atlanta.

Ruled out for Week 2 with oblique injury; Cooper Rush will start at quarterback for Atlanta.

Will start at quarterback for Seattle in Week 2 with Sam Darnold ruled out due to lower body injury.

Ruled out for Week 2 with lower body injury; Drew Lock will start at quarterback for Seattle.

Will start at quarterback for Minnesota in Week 2 with Kyler Murray ruled out due to concussion.

Ruled out for Week 2 with concussion; Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for Minnesota.

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary if Zay Flowers is unavailable for Week 2; should see increased target opportunities in Baltimore's passing game.

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary if Zay Flowers is unavailable for Week 2; should see increased target opportunities in Baltimore's passing game.

Positioned as the primary workload beneficiary with Brock Bowers ruled out for Week 2; should see increased target opportunities for Las Vegas.

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary with Nico Collins ruled out for Week 2; should see increased target opportunities in Houston's passing game.

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary with Nico Collins ruled out for Week 2; should see increased target opportunities in Houston's passing game.

Listed as doubtful for Week 2 with hamstring injury; Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman are positioned to see increased targets if Flowers is unavailable.

Knee injury rules out Bowers for Week 2; Michael Mayer becomes the primary tight end beneficiary of the workload shift for Las Vegas.

Ruled out for Week 2 with hamstring injury; will miss the game and create workload opportunities for Houston receivers Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte.

Titans quarterback faced David Bailey in Week 1 NFL debut; Bailey recorded a sack by running Ward out of bounds during the Jets' victory.

Packers running back still on Commissioner's Exempt List heading into Week 2 matchup against Jets, creating a disadvantage for Green Bay's offensive attack.

Packers quarterback facing Jets defense in Week 2; Jets defensive scheme aims to keep him in the pocket and prevent him from exploiting Green Bay's strong receiver group.

Jets' second overall pick in 2021 has not lived up to expectations; referenced as a cautionary example of how mixed the history is for players selected at the No. 2 overall spot.

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Ja'Kobi Lane is missing for Baltimore following wrist surgery. His absence bolsters Rashod Bateman in the target pecking order.

Mark Andrews gets an upgrade with Zay Flowers sitting out for Week 2. Flowers' absence opens up additional target opportunities for Andrews in the Ravens' passing game.

Rashod Bateman is worth a dart throw for anyone in deep leagues who might need a receiver this week. Declan Doyle has talked about getting Bateman more involved, and he was already playing 78% of the snaps but received only 1 target in Week 1. Baltimore is also missing Ja'Kobi Lane following wrist surgery, so a Zay Flowers absence bolsters Bateman in the target pecking order even more. Bateman becomes a usable flex in a larger league.

Zay Flowers returned to practice Friday after two missed days with a hamstring injury, but Jesse Minter is still managing the issue with his long-term health in mind. Flowers has been ruled out for Week 2.

Juwan Johnson has a role that should keep him involved regardless of what happens with Chris Olave. His 82% route participation included 15 flats that gave Tyler Shough an underneath option. He returned to practice Thursday after Wednesday's illness-related absence. The source rates him as a TE2 in this matchup against Kyle Hamilton and the Ravens secondary, with additional receiving upside if Olave sits.

The source recommends adding DeVaughn Vele before a decision on Chris Olave's hamstring injury. Vele ran a route on 93% of New Orleans' dropbacks last week, so there isn't much playing time left for him to gain. If Olave sits, Vele already has the playing time to take advantage of that opening and become a viable fantasy option.

Chris Olave drew 13 targets in Week 1 but is questionable for Week 2 with a new hamstring injury. If Olave sits, Tyler Shough will need to find someone else regularly to target. DeVaughn Vele is positioned to benefit from an Olave absence given his 93% route participation last week.

Kendre Miller matched Travis Etienne's 9 carries in Week 1 against Detroit even with Alvin Kamara unavailable. Kellen Moore plans to rotate all three backs (Kamara, Etienne, and Miller), indicating Miller will continue to receive carries in the Saints' backfield rotation.

Travis Etienne drops to a flex for the source with Alvin Kamara's return. The receiving work was what made Etienne useful against Detroit—he had 9 targets, but his 9 carries were matched by Kendre Miller even with Kamara unavailable. Kellen Moore plans to rotate all three backs, so Etienne now has competition for the catches that helped him overcome his rushing split. The source is treating him as a PPR flex this week.

Alvin Kamara expects to make his season debut without limitations in Week 2. The source is confident in his availability based on his full practices. However, Kellen Moore plans to rotate all three backs (Kamara, Travis Etienne, and Kendre Miller), which leaves Kamara's passing-down workload unsettled. The source is treating him as a PPR flex this week.

Bijan Robinson dominated the Falcons' passing game in Week 1 against Pittsburgh with 10 targets, significantly more than Drake London's 4 and Kyle Pitts' 1. Kevin Stefanski has said Atlanta will continue leaning on Bijan, indicating he will remain the focal point of the offense.

The source is concerned about Kyle Pitts' fantasy outlook in Week 2. Pitts is set up to disappoint again alongside Drake London. Against Pittsburgh, Bijan Robinson had 10 targets to London's 4 and Pitts' 1, and there wasn't enough sustained offense to make up for Pitts getting so little of the passing game. The source is concerned about the overall pass volume and plays available from the Falcons.

The source is concerned about Drake London's fantasy outlook in Week 2. London was one of the most chopped players in Mike's Harder Guillotine Leagues last week, and the source thinks he and Kyle Pitts are set up to disappoint again. Against Pittsburgh, Bijan Robinson had 10 targets to London's 4 and Pitts' 1, and there wasn't enough sustained offense to make up for the lack of passing volume. Stefanski has said Atlanta will continue leaning on Bijan, so the source is concerned about the overall pass volume and plays available from the Falcons.

Kevin Stefanski named Cooper Rush the starter for Atlanta after Tua Tagovailoa missed practice with an oblique injury. Rush will be starting for the Falcons in Week 2.

Michael Penix practiced fully but hasn't answered Atlanta's QB question. Penix and Cooper Rush split first-team reps Wednesday and practiced fully again Thursday, but Penix is still working through his ACL recovery and says he has physical goals to meet before playing. Kevin Stefanski named Rush the starter, leaving Penix's availability uncertain.

Dave Canales said the offense runs through Tetairoa McMillan, and Carolina wants to attack elsewhere when a defense puts its best corner or extra coverage on him. The source notes this creates opportunities for Coker while McMillan remains the first player the defense worries about, and eventually opposing teams will respect McMillan and he will have his blow-up weeks.

The source is starting Coker as a WR3 this week after his 9 targets against Chicago. He practiced fully on Friday with no injury designation for Sunday. Dave Canales explained that the offense runs through Tetairoa McMillan, but Carolina wants to attack elsewhere when defenses put their best corner or extra coverage on McMillan, creating opportunities for Coker. The source notes that McMillan can remain the first player the defense worries about while Coker benefits from secondary coverage, and eventually opposing teams will respect Coker and McMillan will have his blow-up weeks.

Jordan Whittington didn't practice on Friday and is on the injury report. Whittington is a very capable returner, and his absence or limitation would be beneficial for the Giants.

Puka Nacua didn't practice on Friday and is on the injury report. As one of the best receivers in the NFL, Nacua being limited or potentially out would be a boon for the Giants, who are dealing with cornerback injuries (Deonte with calf tightness and Paulson Adebo on injured reserve).

Did not practice Friday; a very capable returner whose absence or limitation would be beneficial for the Giants' special teams and overall defensive matchup.

Did not practice Friday; one of the best receivers in the NFL; his absence or limitation would be a significant boon for the Giants' defense given their cornerback depth issues (Deonte dealing with calf tightness, Paulson Adebo on injured reserve).

Nacua's listed backup, Jordan Whittington, also missed Friday's practice with a quadriceps injury. The Rams' receiving room suddenly has two question marks where there weren't any on Thursday.

Nacua is coming off a five-catch, 74-yard performance in Week 1 against the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.

Nacua was a full participant in Thursday practice but did not practice Friday and was officially listed as a non-participant with a hip injury, an unexpected development three days before the Rams host the Giants on Monday Night Football. The sudden appearance on the injury report was particularly curious because there had been little indication something was wrong. The Rams did not immediately provide details on the injury or when it occurred. The question now is whether this injury is connected to Nacua's previous psoas, core/lower back injury suffered during the joint practice against the Cowboys or is something new entirely. Nacua missed most of the preseason while dealing with groin and psoas issues, both affecting his lower back/core area. The psoas is a deep muscle connecting the lower spine to the hip and femur, making Friday's hip designation notable, though there is no indication the injuries are related. The Rams can only hope Friday was precautionary.

.@​HaydenWinks has both Stefon Diggs and Deebo Samuel finishing as top-30 WRs in Week 2 👀

.@​HaydenWinks has both Stefon Diggs and Deebo Samuel finishing as top-30 WRs in Week 2 👀

The source's film analysis indicates the Titans defense allowed open receivers on ordinary passing concepts and gave the quarterback significant time to throw. The source recommends the Eagles challenge the outside cornerbacks, suggesting A.J. Brown should have favorable coverage matchups against a defense that struggled with communication and edge-setting in Week 1.

The Titans defense showed significant vulnerability to runs involving a fullback in the B-gap area, with safeties slow to get downhill and failing to clean things up. The source recommends the Eagles use a puller to stress the B-gap and make linebackers sort out their fits, creating an opportunity for fullback-involved run concepts.

The source's film analysis shows that ordinary passing concepts produced open receivers against the Titans defense and Hurts had significant time to throw in Week 1 film. The source frames this as a real opportunity for Hurts to demonstrate that the Eagles' Week 1 offensive struggles were a starting point, not a final result, with the caveat that Tennessee's defensive coordinator Saleh may improve communication issues.

The Titans defense showed vulnerability on outside zone runs, particularly on the edge; the source recommends letting Barkley press the edge to force linebacker and safety commitment, giving him the option to bend it back if the edge is sealed. This represents a real opportunity for Barkley to exploit defensive hesitation and poor edge-setting communication.

Eagles running back should benefit from Titans' zone coverage weaknesses; the source specifically highlights Barkley releasing into the flat as part of layered three-level stretch concepts that Tennessee struggled to defend against the Jets, creating repeatable easy completions. The Eagles should also consider running Counter plays to stress the right-side B-gap, which was open often against the Jets, and make linebackers sort out their fits.

Eagles receiver should be moved around via motion, shifts, and different splits to exploit Titans secondary communication issues; the source notes the Jets used simple motion and late shifts to create chaos in Tennessee's secondary, and the Eagles should replicate this strategy with Lemon to force the Titans to declare their coverage rules and pass routes off properly.

Eagles quarterback should take available short completions against Titans' zone coverage rather than hunting 30-yard throws on every snap; the source emphasizes that Hurts struggled with blitzes in Week 1 against Washington, and while Tennessee allowed 1.30 EPA per play on its own blitzes against the Jets, Hurts needs clear hot answers and better protection communication if the Titans do blitz. The Titans' weak pass rush (23.1% pressure rate, 28th in league) and communication errors create opportunities for easy, repeatable offense underneath.

Eagles receiver should be moved around via motion, shifts, and different splits to exploit Titans secondary communication issues; the source notes the Jets used simple motion and late shifts to create chaos in Tennessee's secondary, and the Eagles should replicate this strategy with Smith to force the Titans to declare their coverage rules and pass routes off properly.

Eagles tight end should benefit from Titans' zone coverage weaknesses and communication breakdowns; the source specifically highlights Goedert settling into open windows created by layered three-level stretch concepts that Tennessee struggled to defend against the Jets, offering repeatable easy completions rather than relying on isolated explosive plays.

The Titans showed vulnerability in their run defense in Week 1, particularly to runs up the middle and to the offense's left edge. The source identifies the B-gap as an exploitable area where the Eagles should use a puller to stress the gap and make linebackers sort out their fits, suggesting the Titans' run defense structure has communication and assignment issues.

Hurts faces a Titans defense that allowed ordinary passing concepts to produce open receivers and gave the Jets' quarterback significant time to throw in Week 1. The source notes this is a real opportunity for Hurts to show Week 1 offensive struggles were a starting point, not the final result, and recommends the Eagles make the Titans communicate through motion and challenge outside cornerbacks.

Barkley has a favorable matchup against the Titans defense, which showed poor edge-setting discipline and communication issues in Week 1. The source recommends the Eagles use outside zone concepts to let Barkley press the edge, force linebacker and safety commitment, and bend it back if the edge is sealed; this exploits the Titans' hesitation and confusion on the perimeter.

Barkley releasing into the flat should be a productive avenue against Tennessee, which repeatedly left the flat uncovered against the Jets. The source highlights that the Titans had no answer for three-level stretches with crossing routes and flat routes, with receivers consistently wide open. The Eagles should exploit this with Barkley in space, and the source also notes the right-side B-gap was open often in Tennessee's run defense, suggesting counter runs could be effective.

Goedert settling into open windows should be a key part of the Eagles' attack against Tennessee. The source notes that the Titans' secondary repeatedly failed to account for receivers in the flat and open windows on layered concepts, with the Jets exploiting this on three-level stretches. Goedert's ability to find soft spots in zone coverage aligns with the Eagles' game plan to take easy, repeatable offense rather than hunting explosive plays.

Smith should benefit from the Eagles' ability to move him around with motion and shifts to exploit the Titans' secondary communication issues. The source specifically identifies moving Smith and Makai Lemon as the first thing to watch from the Eagles offense, noting that even straightforward movement disrupted Tennessee's assignments against the Jets. Smith running the deeper part of flood concepts could produce easy, repeatable offense.

Hurts faces a Titans defense that allowed 0.88 EPA per play in one-high looks (worst in Week 1 league-wide) and generated pressure on only 23.1% of dropbacks (28th in the league), taking 2.92 seconds on average to generate it. The source notes the Eagles should be able to exploit Tennessee's secondary communication breakdowns and open receivers underneath, with Hurts needing to take available completions rather than hunting 30-yard throws when the defense offers free yards.

49ers wide receiver De'Shaun Stribling has been ruled out with an ankle injury and will not play against the Dolphins.

49ers running back Kaelon Black is questionable with a groin injury. Kyle Shanahan expressed only "a questionable amount of optimism" about Black's availability, suggesting significant uncertainty about his status for the upcoming game.

.@​HaydenWinks has both Stefon Diggs and Deebo Samuel finishing as top-30 WRs in Week 2 👀

.@​HaydenWinks has both Stefon Diggs and Deebo Samuel finishing as top-30 WRs in Week 2 👀

Turpin scored an 86-yard touchdown down the middle of the field in the second quarter of the Cowboys' 30-23 Christmas Day win over the Commanders last season, pushing the Cowboys lead to 21-3. This demonstrates his big-play capability against the Commanders secondary and provides a historical precedent for explosive plays in this matchup.

Williams rushed 19 times for 116 yards and one touchdown in the Cowboys' 44-22 win over the Commanders last season, part of a balanced 31-carry rushing attack. The source suggests the Cowboys should be encouraged to establish the run game this week and control the game on offense, implying Williams will be central to that approach against a Commanders defense that showed vulnerabilities in week one.

Lamb caught one touchdown pass in the Cowboys' 44-22 win over the Commanders last season. The source identifies the Commanders secondary (Nick Cross, Amik Robertson, Mike Sainristill) as tasked with keeping Lamb in check this week, noting these defensive backs were at the top of the tackle box against the Eagles in week one—a sign of defensive vulnerability at the point of attack and defensive backs on an island, which creates opportunity for receivers.

Ferguson caught two touchdown passes from Prescott in the Cowboys' 44-22 win over the Commanders last season. The source notes the Cowboys failed to establish Ferguson as a threat against the Giants defense in week one, but points to Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert's success (two TDs including a 43-yarder) against the same Commanders secondary as encouragement that Ferguson should be more involved this week.

In the Cowboys' 44-22 win over the Commanders last season, Prescott posted his second-highest yards per attempt of the season, completed 70% of his passes, and threw three touchdowns (two to Jake Ferguson, one to CeeDee Lamb) on 30 pass attempts in a balanced offensive approach. The source highlights this as a template for success against Dan Quinn's defense, which showed vulnerabilities in week one against the Eagles.

Goedert led the Eagles in catches and yards with two touchdowns against the Commanders secondary in week one, with both touchdowns coming from distance (17 yards and 43 yards). The source uses this as evidence that tight ends can be productive against the Commanders secondary, suggesting Jake Ferguson should be encouraged to have a similar impact in the upcoming Cowboys-Commanders matchup.

Turpin scored an 86-yard touchdown down the middle of the field in the second quarter of the Cowboys' 30-23 win over the Commanders on Christmas Day last season, pushing the Cowboys' lead to 21-3. This demonstrates his big-play capability against the Commanders defense.

The Commanders secondary will look to keep Pickens in check for the second straight week after facing the Eagles. The source notes that Nick Cross, Amik Robertson, and Mike Sainristill led the Commanders' tackle box against Philadelphia, suggesting the secondary will be tested on the outside with defensive backs on an island.

In the Cowboys' 44-22 win over the Commanders last season, Williams carried the ball 19 times for 116 yards and a touchdown as part of a balanced offensive approach with 31 total rushing attempts. The source emphasizes the Cowboys should replicate this run-heavy strategy to control the game and establish the run game against the Commanders defense.

Lamb received one touchdown from Dak Prescott in the Cowboys' 44-22 win over the Commanders last season. The source notes the Commanders secondary will look to keep Lamb in check for the second straight week, with Nick Cross, Amik Robertson, and Mike Sainristill leading the Commanders' tackle box against the Eagles, suggesting the secondary will be tested on the outside with defensive backs on an island.

Ferguson received two touchdown passes from Dak Prescott in the Cowboys' 44-22 win over the Commanders last season. The source notes the Cowboys failed to establish Ferguson as a threat against the Giants defense in week one, but points to Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert leading Philadelphia in catches and yards with two touchdowns against the same Commanders secondary as encouragement that Ferguson should be involved in the game plan this week.

In the Cowboys' 44-22 win over the Commanders last season, Prescott had his second-highest yards per attempt of the season, completed 70% of his passes, and threw two touchdowns to Jake Ferguson plus another to CeeDee Lamb. The source highlights this as a template for success against Dan Quinn's defense, suggesting Prescott can replicate this balanced offensive approach with 30 pass attempts in the upcoming matchup.

Puka Nacua missed today's practice with a hip injury. Unclear if that's the same issue as the psoas injury he had in training camp -- he was never on an injury report for that one. We'll learn more from Sean McVay tomorrow. [Retweeted](

Limited in practice all week with a shoulder injury; status uncertain for Week 2 against Denver.

Limited in practice all week with a thumb injury; status uncertain for Week 2 against Denver.

Limited in practice all week with a hip injury; status uncertain for Week 2 against Denver.

Full participation all week with a knee injury; cleared to play in Week 2 against Jacksonville.

Questionable for Week 2 with a hamstring issue; limited in practice all week. The source identifies him as a big contributor whose potential absence in a 'must-win' game after Denver's sloppy Week 1 performance adds to the Broncos' injury concerns.

Ruled out for Week 2 against Jacksonville Jaguars with a foot injury; did not practice all week. The source notes he is a big contributor whose absence comes in a 'must-win' type game after a sloppy Week 1 effort for Denver.

The source reports LeQuint Allen Jr. (Jaguars RB) has a hip injury and was limited in practice all week (LIMITED Wednesday, Thursday, Friday); no game status impact listed. The source notes the Jaguars are otherwise at full strength for Week 2.

The source reports Jakobi Meyers (Jaguars WR) has a thumb injury and was limited in practice all week (LIMITED Wednesday, Thursday, Friday); no game status impact listed. The source notes the Jaguars are otherwise at full strength for Week 2.

The source reports Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars WR) has a shoulder injury and was limited in practice all week (LIMITED Wednesday, Thursday, Friday); no game status impact listed. The source notes the Jaguars are otherwise at full strength for Week 2.

The source reports running back RJ Harvey has been limited by a hamstring issue and is QUESTIONABLE heading into Week 2 against Jacksonville. The source identifies him as a 'big contributor' whose potential absence is significant in a 'must-win' type game after Denver's Week 1 loss.

The source reports Marvin Mims Jr. is OUT for Week 2 against Jacksonville with a foot injury; he did not practice all week (DNP Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The source characterizes him as a 'big contributor' whose absence is significant heading into a 'must-win' type game after Denver's Week 1 loss.

Will see increased receiving opportunities with Nico Collins ruled out; the source identifies Noel as one of three secondary receiving options the Texans will lean on in Collins' absence.

Will see increased receiving opportunities with Nico Collins ruled out; the source identifies Boutte as one of three secondary receiving options the Texans will lean on in Collins' absence.

Will see increased receiving opportunities with Nico Collins ruled out; the source identifies Hutchinson as one of three secondary receiving options the Texans will lean on in Collins' absence.

Ruled OUT for the upcoming game against Cincinnati; the source identifies Collins as far and away the Texans' best player on offense, making this a major offensive impact injury that will force the team to lean on secondary receiving options.

Stroud delivered in the season opener after offseason talk centered on an offensive bounce-back; the source notes the offense played well above expectations in the loss to Buffalo, with Stroud performing as anticipated despite late-game sacks.

Pick a FLEX option for Week 2: JK Dobbins vs JAX KC Concepcion @​ TB Michael Wilson vs SEA

Pick a FLEX option for Week 2: JK Dobbins vs JAX KC Concepcion @​ TB Michael Wilson vs SEA

C.J. Daniels was a healthy scratch in Week 1 but is listed among the Rams' receivers who could see increased opportunity if Puka Nacua is out for Week 2.

Tutu Atwell was a healthy scratch in Week 1 but is listed among the Rams' receivers who could see increased opportunity if Puka Nacua is out for Week 2.

Jordan Whittington is listed among the Rams' other receivers who could see increased opportunity if Puka Nacua is out for Week 2. However, Whittington was also out of practice on Friday.

In Week 1, Davante Adams underperformed expectations after his long and decorated career, failing to establish himself as a reliable target for Matthew Stafford compared to Puka Nacua. If Nacua is out for Week 2, Adams will need to step up alongside other Rams receivers.

In Week 1's loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Puka Nacua caught five passes for 74 yards and was easily Matthew Stafford's most reliable target, outperforming Davante Adams who has underperformed expectations after his decorated career.

Puka Nacua did not practice on Friday due to a hip injury and his status for Monday's game against the New York Giants is in doubt. It is unclear if this is the same psoas injury that caused him to miss practices in training camp. Nacua has a history of injury issues, missing six games in 2024 and one game in 2025.

Rams WR listed as a potential replacement option if Puka Nacua is unavailable for Week 2, alongside Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, and C.J. Daniels.

Rams WR listed as a potential replacement option if Puka Nacua is unavailable for Week 2, alongside Jordan Whittington, Tutu Atwell, Xavier Smith, and C.J. Daniels.

Rams WR was out of practice on Friday. Also listed as a potential replacement option if Puka Nacua is unavailable for Week 2.

Rams WR was a healthy scratch in Week 1. Listed as a potential replacement option if Puka Nacua is unavailable for Week 2, alongside Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, and Xavier Smith.

Rams WR was a healthy scratch in Week 1. Listed as a potential replacement option if Puka Nacua is unavailable for Week 2, alongside Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith, and C.J. Daniels.

Adams underperformed in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers, failing to meet expectations after his long and decorated career. He was not Matthew Stafford's most reliable target—that distinction belonged to Puka Nacua, who caught five passes for 74 yards. If Nacua is unavailable for Week 2, Adams will need to step up alongside other Rams receivers, but his Week 1 performance raises concerns about his role and production.

Rams star receiver did not practice Friday due to a hip injury; status for Monday's game against the New York Giants is in doubt. Unclear if this is the same psoas injury that caused him to miss practices in training camp. Nacua has a history of injury concerns, having missed six games in 2024 and one game in 2025. His absence from practice is a significant concern for the Rams' passing game.

A.J. Brown is no longer available for the Patriots, with Dylan Klayman noting that the wide receiver room is now depleted without him. Despite this loss, Klayman believes the remaining receiver room should still ultimately be enough to defeat the Steelers.

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers offense are viewed as vulnerable against the Patriots defense. The source notes that the Patriots' interior pass rush could give Rodgers fits and disrupt the Steelers' offensive operation. Matt St. Jean expects the Patriots to have an advantage on defense on the back end that allows them to pressure an immobile Aaron Rodgers, shutting down many Steelers scoring opportunities. Dylan Klayman states that the Steelers offense is nothing to fear for the Patriots defense.

Darnell Washington, as part of the Steelers' tight end duo with Pat Freiermuth, has the potential to cause problems for New England's second-level defenders according to the source.

Pat Freiermuth, as part of the Steelers' tight end duo with Darnell Washington, has the potential to cause problems for New England's second-level defenders according to the source.

After throwing three interceptions against Seattle in Week 1, Drake Maye is expected to bounce back at home against Pittsburgh. The source notes that if he learned his lessons from Week 1, he should perform better; Matt St. Jean specifically expects a clearer picture of the defense and a more confident, poised version of Maye that consistently leads scoring drives. Andrew Guindon highlights that Maye was efficient running the quick, short-passing game against Seattle and expects Josh McDaniels to lean on that approach to neutralize T.J. Watt and the pass rush, easing Maye into the season after struggling to push the ball downfield. Dylan Klayman also expects Maye to bounce back in some capacity.

Dylan Klayman notes that the Steelers' wide receiver room is now depleted without A.J. Brown, though he expects the remaining weapons should still be enough for the Patriots to defeat Pittsburgh.

Bernd Buchmasser notes that the Steelers' tight end duo of Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington has the potential to cause problems for New England's second-level defenders, identifying them as offensive threats in the matchup.

Bernd Buchmasser notes that the Steelers' tight end duo of Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington has the potential to cause problems for New England's second-level defenders, identifying them as offensive threats in the matchup.

Bernd Buchmasser expects Drake Maye to bounce back from his three-interception Week 1 performance against the Seahawks if he learned his lessons, with the implication that improved decision-making should yield better results against Pittsburgh's defense.

Courtland Sutton reflected on Denver's tough loss to Kansas City and took ownership; separately, the Broncos opted to not utilize the option bonus mechanism for Sutton and instead take the full cap charge this year, indicating the team's commitment to keeping him on the roster despite the blowout loss.

Bo Nix was among Broncos players who reflected on Denver's tough loss to Kansas City and what the team must do going forward; the source notes he took ownership after the blowout performance.

The Broncos opted to not utilize the option bonus mechanism for WR Courtland Sutton and instead took the full cap charge this year, indicating a commitment to keeping him on the roster despite the team's recent blowout loss to Kansas City.

Black, the second-string running back, was listed as questionable on the 49ers' final injury report with a quad injury. He was limited in Thursday practice but returned to full participation on Friday.

McCaffrey slept for approximately 13 hours on the return flight from Australia, missing the team celebration that was planned for the flight. He noted the training staff provided a specific regimen to help players readjust their sleep schedules after landing.

Kittle remains limited in practice as he returns from Achilles surgery in January but expressed strong confidence in his recovery, stating 'I'm actually so confident in my Achilles, my calf, the whole thing' with 'zero setbacks, zero stepbacks.' The long flight to Australia had no impact on his calf.

George Kittle (Achilles) practiced fully on Friday, Sept. 18, and no longer appears on the team's injury report in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins; he is fully cleared for fantasy lineups and can be a TE1 against a rough Dolphins' defense.

Wide receiver Jalen McMillan received a questionable designation for Week 2 due to a knee injury that kept him out of the season opener. He was a full participant throughout the week in practice, and head coach Todd Bowles indicated the decision could come down to game day.

Puka Nacua's status for the upcoming game is uncertain due to a hip injury. Nacua was sidelined for a few weeks during the preseason because of a psoas injury and caught five passes for 74 yards against the 49ers, practicing on Thursday. However, he did not practice on Friday and did not speak with reporters, leaving it unclear whether his absence was caused by the same psoas injury or a new one. The psoas is involved in hip movement, so the nature of the current injury remains hazy.

.@​justinboone has both Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black finishing with 100 yards in Week 2 😤

.@​justinboone has both Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black finishing with 100 yards in Week 2 😤

Titans WR mentioned in context of injury-stacked draft class: 'My drafted WRs: AJB, Nico, Flowers, Pittman, Strib. Literally dropping guys for waiver wire pickups just to have two WR to play this week...' (Flowers = Treylon Burks). Suggests injury or availability concerns affecting drafted WR depth.

Colts WR mentioned in context of injury-stacked draft class: 'My drafted WRs: AJB, Nico, Flowers, Pittman, Strib. Literally dropping guys for waiver wire pickups just to have two WR to play this week...' Suggests injury or availability concerns affecting drafted WR depth.

Texans WR mentioned in context of injury-stacked draft class: 'My drafted WRs: AJB, Nico, Flowers, Pittman, Strib. Literally dropping guys for waiver wire pickups just to have two WR to play this week...' (Strib = Stefon Diggs). Suggests injury or availability concerns affecting drafted WR depth.

Eagles WR mentioned as part of broader WR injury epidemic affecting early 2026 season. One manager notes 'My drafted WRs: AJB, Nico, Flowers, Pittman, Strib. Literally dropping guys for waiver wire pickups just to have two WR to play this week...' Suggests AJ Brown dealing with injury or availability concerns alongside other drafted WRs.

Bears WR part of league-wide WR injury epidemic in Week 2. Mentioned in context of injury-stacked rosters: 'Bro one of my leaguemates has puka, olave, nico collins, dj moore 💀💀💀.' No specific injury detail provided in comments; grouped with other injured studs.

Texans WR also injured in Week 2 window. Mentioned alongside Olave and Puka as part of WR injury crisis: 'Bro one of my leaguemates has puka, olave, nico collins, dj moore 💀💀💀'; 'Bro cmon, I'm already down Nico'; 'So much yardage, plus OT effort on week 1 hopefully he can go, at least he's only questionable and not ruled out like Collins.' Appears to be ruled out or more severe than Olave's Q tag.

Rams WR also dealing with injury concerns in Week 2. Multiple comments reference Puka alongside Olave as part of broader WR injury epidemic: 'Bro one of my leaguemates has puka, olave, nico collins, dj moore 💀💀💀'; 'Me, with Puka Nacua and Olave after scoring 195 points week 1: nah uh'; 'I have Puka, Olave, Ladd, and Bowers. Off to a solid start!!' (sarcasm). Sentiment is resigned frustration rather than optimism.

Saints TE emerging as secondary pivot option if Olave unavailable. Comments suggest Juwan as safer floor play than Kittle (vs. MIA); one manager notes 'Picked up Juwan on waivers cause Kittle still scares me even against MIA. If Olave doesn't play I think Juwan is the move.' Another states 'If Olave sits out I'm playing vele over pwash with full confidence' and 'If Olave doesn't play I'm putting burden in and starting Juwan and likely.' Positioned as TE alternative with upside in Saints offense.

Hamstring injury; officially questionable for Week 2 vs. Ravens. Practiced Thursday but left early (precautionary); community consensus leans toward he is probable to play despite Q tag. Multiple comments note frustration with Questionable designation keeping uncertainty high; one comment states 'he didn't miss any practices, like it's probable he's going to play.' Expect game-time decision and potential medical-tent visits if active.

Puka Nacua did not practice on Friday due to a hip injury.

Jameson Williams has run 83 routes on 87 Jared Goff dropbacks this season. His target share (16.9%) is higher than it was in games where Amon-Ra and LaPorta played >50% snaps last year (15.6%). This is merely the Jamo experience. Actually, it could be worse. Last year, he was the first WR since 2022 to finish as a top-24 WR (he was WR10) and have three games with <10 receiving yards. He will be fine. We're also two plays away from there not being a conversation at all. Second play was clearly...

Jameson Williams has run 83 routes on 87 Jared Goff dropbacks this season. His target share (16.9%) is higher than it was in games where Amon-Ra and LaPorta played >50% snaps last year (15.6%). This is merely the Jamo experience. Actually, it could be worse. Last year, he was the first WR since 2022 to finish as a top-24 WR (he was WR10) and have three games with <10 receiving yards. He will be fine. We're also two plays away from there not being a conversation at all. Second play was clearly...

Jameson Williams has run 83 routes on 87 Jared Goff dropbacks this season. His target share (16.9%) is higher than it was in games where Amon-Ra and LaPorta played >50% snaps last year (15.6%). This is merely the Jamo experience. Actually, it could be worse. Last year, he was the first WR since 2022 to finish as a top-24 WR (he was WR10) and have three games with <10 receiving yards. He will be fine. We're also two plays away from there not being a conversation at all. Second play was clearly...

Jameson Williams has run 83 routes on 87 Jared Goff dropbacks this season. His target share (16.9%) is higher than it was in games where Amon-Ra and LaPorta played >50% snaps last year (15.6%). This is merely the Jamo experience. Actually, it could be worse. Last year, he was the first WR since 2022 to finish as a top-24 WR (he was WR10) and have three games with <10 receiving yards. He will be fine. We're also two plays away from there not being a conversation at all. Second play was clearly...

Puka Nacua not playing would Davante Adams a WR1 for me in ranks

It’s a hip injury for Puka. [Quoted](

Javonte Williams is mentioned in a comment asking "How about Dobbins, can he also be touched," suggesting uncertainty about the Broncos' RB usage. The comment implies Payton's pattern of spreading touches extends to the backfield as well.

RJ Harvey is mentioned in the context of Payton's pattern of deploying backup running backs. One comment states "He did that with dobbins last year too with rj harvey," suggesting Payton rotates between multiple RBs rather than committing to one. This is part of the broader pattern of spreading touches across multiple players.

Jamar Chase is mentioned as a comparison point for Waddle's Week 1 performance. One comment notes Chase had 2 points in Week 1 but no one is concerned because of his track record, suggesting Waddle should receive similar benefit of the doubt. However, another comment counters that Chase has a better QB (Burrow) and Denver has been mediocre in September under Payton, making the situations different.

Drake London is mentioned in a comparison thread asking whether he or Waddle is in a worse fantasy situation. One comment argues London is in a worse spot due to Atlanta's QB situation (Penix injury, uncertainty), while another suggests Penix "hyper feeds London" when healthy, making London potentially better if Penix returns. The comparison suggests both receivers face uncertainty but for different reasons.

Adam Trautman is mentioned as a tight end who receives meaningful usage in Payton's offense, part of the broader pattern of spreading targets across multiple receivers rather than feeding star players. One comment sarcastically states "We design plays that get Adam Trautman the ball," suggesting Trautman is a focal point despite being a secondary option.

LilJordan Humphrey is mentioned as part of Payton's pattern of deploying lesser-known receivers in key roles. One comment jokes about an "annual LilJordan Humphrey pickup," suggesting he is a recurring waiver-wire target under Payton. Another comment references "designs plays that get Adam Trautman the ball," grouping Humphrey with other secondary receivers who receive meaningful usage.

Troy Franklin is mentioned alongside Pat Bryant as a receiver who receives disproportionate usage under Payton's scheme. One comment references "randomly treat Bryant as the WR1" and compares it to last season when Payton "would randomly neglect [Sutton] in favor of Troy Franklin." Franklin is positioned as a secondary receiver who nonetheless receives meaningful targets, suggesting Payton's offense does not prioritize star receivers.

Pat Bryant is mentioned as a beneficiary of Payton's offensive scheme, with community noting he received significant usage in Week 1 despite being a lesser-known receiver. One comment sarcastically suggests Payton "probably thinks he's a genius for spending a 1st rounder on a sacrificial X while he hyper feeds Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant." Another comment jokes "This is a Pat Bryant post," suggesting Bryant is the real focal point of the offense. Bryant is positioned as a potential waiver pickup or late-round value play.

Sutton's 2024 season under Payton is repeatedly cited as a cautionary tale for Waddle owners. Community notes Sutton was a "fine fantasy player" but inconsistent due to Payton's ball-distribution approach. One comment states Sutton finished as WR7 in the season being referenced, but the broader theme is that Payton's offense spreads targets to lesser-known receivers (Pat Bryant, Troy Franklin, LilJordan Humphrey, Adam Trautman) rather than consistently feeding star WRs. Multiple comments express regret about drafting Broncos receivers under Payton.

Community consensus is that Bo Nix's intermediate passing game is a major limitation for Waddle's fantasy ceiling. Multiple comments describe Nix as "scared to get him the ball," with poor intermediate accuracy and a tendency to spread targets. One comment notes Nix had the highest PFF grade of any QB in KC since entering the league before Week 1, but his performance in that game was poor. Nix is characterized as a "solid QB" overall but unreliable for supporting a true WR1, making Waddle's situation a "match made in hell" stylistically.

Payton stated Waddle "is going to have his touches" and added "without forcing it," which community views as both reassuring and concerning. Payton traded a first-round pick for Waddle, suggesting commitment, but comments highlight his history of spreading targets across multiple receivers rather than feeding star players. Week 1 saw Waddle receive limited targets despite the Broncos' offensive struggles; community is split between viewing this as a bad matchup/game-plan issue vs. a pattern consistent with Payton's tenure. Multiple comments cite Courtland Sutton's inconsistency last season as a cautionary tale. Some view Waddle as a buy-low after a poor Week 1; others are selling or bench...

Puka Nacua (hip) doesn’t practice Friday.

.@​ChrisAllenFFWX has Emeka Egbuka becoming a top-3 WR this week 💪

Steelers RB (referenced as 'Skatts' in comments) benefits from Donald's return to Rams; community bullish. Multiple comments frame Warren as a strong play: 'We rolling our Skatts out there'; 'Skat gon' Skat'; 'Pat Ricard will meet Donald in the hole so Scat should be good'; 'Its either Skatts or Chubas for me. ImA Skattsman.' Sentiment suggests Donald's presence doesn't deter Warren usage and may even create favorable matchup conditions.

Giants RB faces Rams with Donald returning; community sentiment mixed. One Giants fan expresses concern that Donald will limit Barkley's upside, hoping for snap count/conditioning limitations on Donald. Conversely, 'The Likely + Dart stack is gonna hit like crack again' suggests some view Donald's return as manageable for Giants passing game. Donald's presence likely increases ground-game focus for Giants regardless.

One comment suggests Kittle will be 'a nice decoy for Evans,' implying Kittle may draw coverage but Evans gets the benefit.

One comment jokingly suggests Deebo as alternative: 'Funny way of spelling Deebo,' implying Deebo may be better play.

Mentioned as context for Kittle availability. Comment notes 'also no Stribling and no Tonges. Kittle is getting fed,' suggesting absence of other pass-catchers increases Kittle's target share.

Mentioned in one flex comparison: 'Kittle or Warren'

One manager notes 'Bowers basically out so I have no choice but to ride to battle with Kittle,' implying Bowers unavailable and forcing Kittle start.

Mentioned as flex alternative. One comment: 'If you're looking for a TD dependent flex I would bank more on Kittle than QJ. Purdy absolutely loves Kittle in the RZ. Assuming you mean Quentin Johnston?'

Mentioned in start/sit comparisons. One comment: 'Pitts or Kittle?'

Mentioned in one start/sit comparison: 'Kittle or Freirmuth this week?'

Mentioned in one start/sit comparison: 'Him or Kelce,' suggesting manager has both and must choose.

One manager considering Njoku over Kittle. Comment notes: 'If Ladd isn't playing, I'm honestly considering starting Njoku instead of Kittle. Last week was a bit annoying to watch. 49ers used him non-stop in the first couple of drives, and then he disappeared for the rest of the game.'

Mentioned as lower-tier alternative. One comment: 'That's cool but I'm not benching him for the Dalton Schultz's of the world. Praying for a TD,' suggesting Schultz is viewed as inferior option.

Mentioned as safer alternative to Kittle. One manager states 'I'm playing it safe and rolling with Goedert.'

Mentioned in start/sit comparisons. One comment suggests Andrews will be 'targeted a lot as Zay and Lane will both be out,' implying higher volume without Zay Jones and Lane Johnson.

Referenced as elite TE tier comparison. One comment notes McBride 'was against the hardest tight end defense last season and still put up historic numbers. It literally doesn't matter for him ever,' suggesting he's in a different tier than Kittle.

Emerging as Kittle alternative for risk-averse managers. Multiple comments cite Juwan as safer play; one notes he was 'pretty quiet until very last quarter' last week but still preferred over Kittle uncertainty. TD odds cited: Juwan +350 vs. Kittle +190, suggesting lower TD probability but possibly more consistent floor.

Cleared from injury report, will play Week 2 vs. Miami. Removed entirely from injury report per NBC Sports. Last week saw heavy blocking involvement on runs despite Achilles concern, suggesting full health. Community split: optimists cite Miami's soft TE defense, Purdy's red-zone love for Kittle, and blocking workload as health confirmation; skeptics worry snap count, early-game usage followed by disappearance, and TD-dependent upside. Multiple comments note he was 'demolishing defenders with blocking' last game. Consensus leans start given matchup, but anxiety high—many express fear of benching him before a 3-TD game.

D'Andre Swift vs. the Vikings since joining the Bears: · 7.7 fantasy points per game · 0 TD · Never scored 10+ fantasy points in a game

DJ Moore recorded 100 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, his debut with the Bills, making an immediate impact by catching five passes for 100 yards and a touchdown in Buffalo's season-opening win over the Texans. Moore was traded to the Bills this offseason in exchange for a second-round selection, arriving with high expectations.

DJ Moore suffered an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder after leaving Thursday night's 41-31 win over the Lions in Week 2. The injury is not considered serious, although Moore's status for Buffalo's Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers remains uncertain. Schefter noted that Moore has a chance to play in Week 3, but that it isn't a 'lock' either. Moore will have extra time to recover given the Thursday game and Week 3 contest on Sept. 27.

The source notes that Dallas Goedert (Eagles TE) busted up the Washington defense for two touchdowns last week, establishing Washington's vulnerability to tight end production. This context is used to support the projection that Jake Ferguson will match Goedert's performance against the same defense.

The source identifies Ryan Flournoy as one of the WR corps yardage guys who should benefit from a strong Dak Prescott passing game against Washington's weak secondary. Flournoy is expected to help keep the Cowboys offense moving the sticks.

The source identifies George Pickens as one of the WR corps yardage guys who should benefit from a strong Dak Prescott passing game against Washington's weak secondary. Pickens is expected to help keep the Cowboys offense moving the sticks.

The source projects Jake Ferguson to catch 2 TDs against Washington. Reasoning: Ferguson disappointed in Week 1 vs. Giants but will be the tight end who puts points on the board; Dallas Goedert (Eagles TE) busted up Washington's defense for two TDs last week, and Ferguson will match that performance against the same defense.

The source identifies CeeDee Lamb as one of the WR corps yardage guys who should benefit from a strong Dak Prescott passing game against Washington's weak secondary. Lamb is expected to help keep the Cowboys offense moving the sticks.

The source projects Dak Prescott to throw 3 TDs with a passer rating over 120 against Washington. Reasoning: Prescott is historically strong in games following Cowboys losses, especially season openers; he excels at home; and Washington's secondary is susceptible to big, explosive plays. The source expects Prescott to have a huge day.

T.J. identifies Justin Jefferson and company as a key threat the Chicago defense must contain; the source notes the Bears' secondary needs to keep Jefferson out of the end zone and limit the bleeding to field goals instead of touchdowns. Josh reinforces that the defensive backs have to get burned less to suppress the score and mitigate Jefferson's impact.

Ryan notes that Carson Wentz has historically been known to panic with pressure in his face, with 'happy feet' used to describe his tendency. If the Bears are unable to get pressure, a veteran like Wentz could pick the suspect Bears defense apart; conversely, if the Bears get pressure, Wentz's weakness under duress becomes exploitable.

The source emphasizes that Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson have a plethora of offensive weapons at their disposal; the key to victory is making the Vikings defense respect this arsenal. T.J. notes that if the Bears can make the Minnesota pass rush and blitz slow a step (or stop altogether), that should give the edge to the Bears. Lester suggests max protect with two-man patterns could give Caleb 2 reads before taking off, with potential over routes to speedy receivers if pass protection holds.

The source projects Jake Ferguson to catch 2 TDs against Washington. Despite disappointing in Week 1 against the Giants, Ferguson is positioned as the tight end who will capitalize on the strong Prescott passing game. The comparison point: Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert had 2 TDs against Washington last week, and Ferguson is expected to match that performance against the same defense.

The source projects Dak Prescott to throw 3 TDs and post a passer rating over 120 against Washington. Reasoning: Prescott historically excels in games following Cowboys losses, especially season-opening defeats; he plays at home where he performs well; and Washington's secondary is a weak spot susceptible to big, explosive plays. The Cowboys' WR corps (George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb, Ryan Flournoy) will benefit from a strong passing game.

T.J. identifies Justin Jefferson as the primary offensive threat the Bears secondary must contain. The source states the Chicago defense needs to keep Jefferson and company out of the end zone, acknowledging the Bears' secondary is not elite but emphasizing the need to limit Jefferson's scoring impact to field goals rather than touchdowns in week 2. Josh reinforces this, noting the defensive line cannot get home, so defensive backs must avoid getting burned to suppress the score and mitigate Jefferson.

Ryan identifies a critical weakness in Carson Wentz's game that the Bears defense should exploit: Wentz has historically panicked under pressure, described as having 'happy feet.' Ryan warns that if the Bears cannot generate consistent pressure, a veteran like Wentz could exploit the Bears' suspect defense. The implication is that pressure is essential to neutralize Wentz's tendency to break down mentally under duress.

The source emphasizes Caleb Williams as central to the Bears' offensive strategy against Minnesota's Brian Flores defense. Multiple writers highlight that Williams will benefit from Ben Johnson's schematic approach: short patterns, 13 personnel disguise, and run-game establishment to neutralize the Vikings' blitz. Lester notes Williams may see max protect with two-man patterns giving him two reads before taking off, with potential over routes to speedy receivers if pass protection holds. The source frames Williams as having a plethora of offensive weapons at his disposal that must be respected by the Vikings defense to slow their pass rush and blitz.

Jaguars tight end was absolute in the run game in Week 1; part of the offensive line that will be maximized on under center runs against Denver's vulnerable defense.

Jaguars tight end was absolute in the run game in Week 1; part of the offensive line that will be maximized on under center runs against Denver's vulnerable defense.

QB with strong Week 1 passing performance (led all Week 1 passers in yards/attempt, 3rd behind Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen); predicted to score on the ground with +350 odds; has more rushing touchdowns since 2021 than all QBs except Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen; expected to use his legs in the red zone on Sunday with designated QB runs and scrambles.

Chiefs RB demonstrated dominance against Denver's defense in Week 1 with 173 rushing yards (most by a Chief since Jamaal Charles in 2012); posted 148 yards on under center runs specifically, establishing a blueprint for Jacksonville's rushing attack to exploit the same vulnerable Denver defense on Sunday.

Broncos WR underperformed in Week 1 despite being an offseason acquisition that cost Denver a first-round pick; dropped what should have been a massive catch-and-run play, contributing to the offense's struggles and raising questions about the value of the trade.

RB predicted to have a great game in high-leverage situations; only Jaguar with multiple carries in short-yardage situations and the only Jaguar with a carry in the red zone in Week 1; carries +350 odds to score a touchdown and +3500 odds to score two touchdowns on FanDuel; brought in specifically for road matchups against playoff contenders where every inch matters.

Broncos QB exposed in Week 1 with poor performance; finished with only 131 passing yards and career-high 4 sacks; had an Average Depth of Target of just 3.86 yards (shorter than typical TV viewing distance), indicating a conservative, struggling offense that the Jaguars defense can exploit with potential increased blitz rates.

RB with breakout potential against Denver's defense; saw more snaps (28 to 23) and carries (15 to 6) than Chris Rodriguez Jr. in Week 1; tied Kenneth Walker III for most broken tackles per PFF; expected to have a good game with chunk gains on the perimeter as part of a 1-2 punch rushing attack that will exploit Denver's vulnerability to under center runs.

Quintin Morris was an absolute dog in the run game for Jacksonville in Week 1, contributing to the Jaguars' strong rushing attack and setting up potential for continued success against Denver's vulnerable defense.

Nate Boerkircher was an absolute dog in the run game for Jacksonville in Week 1, contributing to the Jaguars' strong rushing attack and setting up potential for continued success against Denver's vulnerable defense.

Rashee Rice provided blocking buy-in for Kenneth Walker III's under center runs in the Chiefs' Week 1 victory, helping maximize the talents of interior linemen like Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith on vertical runs.

Travis Kelce provided blocking buy-in for Kenneth Walker III's under center runs in the Chiefs' Week 1 victory, helping maximize the talents of interior linemen like Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith on vertical runs.

Jalen Hurts is one of only two quarterbacks with more rushing touchdowns than Trevor Lawrence since Lawrence entered the league in 2021. This context is used to highlight Lawrence's rushing touchdown production.

Josh Allen was among the top Week 1 passers in yards per attempt, finishing ahead of Trevor Lawrence who came in third behind Allen and Lamar Jackson.

Lamar Jackson led Week 1 passers in yards per attempt, finishing ahead of Trevor Lawrence who came in third behind Jackson and Josh Allen.

Deshaun Watson was predicted to commit multiple turnovers in Week 1, and the prediction was partially correct: he had 1 interception and 1 turnover on downs. This was part of the previous week's predictions tracking.

Jaylen Waddle dropped what should have been a massive catch-and-run play in Denver's Week 1 loss to Kansas City. The offseason addition looked great on paper and was supposed to be the final piece for an offense with big-bodied wideouts, a complementary backfield, and five solid starters up front. However, the Broncos' offense struggled to score points in Week 1, and Waddle's drop was a critical missed opportunity.

Bo Nix had a disastrous Week 1 performance against Kansas City, finishing with only 131 passing yards and a career-high 4 sacks. His Average Depth of Target was just 3.86 yards—shorter than the average distance an American watches TV from (3.67 yards). Avoiding sacks is supposed to be what he's good at, but the Broncos' offensive line was embarrassing and the operation under Davis Webb was slow. The Jaguars' defense has a window to deliver a knockout punch.

Kenneth Walker III embarrassed Denver's defense on national television in his Kansas City Chiefs debut, posting 173 rushing yards—the most by a Chief since Jamaal Charles in 2012. Critically, much of the damage came from under center runs; Walker scooted for 148 yards on such runs because he is a difference-making ball-carrier and the Chiefs' interior linemen like Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith are maximized on vertical runs. This demonstrates Denver's vulnerability to under center rushing attacks, which Jacksonville is now positioned to exploit.

Chris Rodriguez Jr. is predicted to have a GREAT game against Denver. This is the type of game he was brought in for—a road matchup against a playoff contender where every inch matters. Last week, Rodriguez was the only Jaguar with multiple carries in short-yardage situations and the only Jaguar with a carry in the red zone. The prediction is that Chris Rodriguez Jr. will score 2 touchdowns, with +3500 odds on FanDuel. He will be used to convert in high-leverage situations and keep the offense on the field.

Bhayshul Tuten is positioned for a potential breakout game against Denver's vulnerable rushing defense. He has done well to avoid negative plays and was the only player with more broken tackles than Kenneth Walker III in Week 1 per PFF. Tight ends Nate Boerkircher and Quintin Morris were absolute dogs in the run game last week, and the Jaguars' offensive line is playing inspiring football. Tuten looks really good and Week 2 feels like his time to shine, though Brian Thomas JR predicts Chris Rodriguez Jr. will have the great game while Tuten has a good one.

Trevor Lawrence is expected to post strong numbers against Denver. Since entering the league in 2021, only Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen have more rushing touchdowns than Lawrence. He will use his legs in the red zone on Sunday, with +350 odds to score on the ground. The prediction is that Lawrence will lead the offense to victory with strong passing and rushing production.

Brian Thomas Jr. is part of Jacksonville's deep pass-catching unit that will continue to pick on weak links in opposing secondaries, as they did against Cleveland in Week 1 and in Denver last season. The Jaguars' passing game has been absolutely humming, with Lawrence and the receivers exploiting defensive vulnerabilities.

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Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons. [Retweeted](

Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons. [Retweeted](

Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons. [Retweeted](

Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons. [Retweeted](

Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons. [Retweeted](

Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons. [Retweeted](

Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons. [Retweeted](

Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons. [Retweeted](

Rookie running back Seth McGowan may see increased workload in Week 2 if DJ Giddens is unable to play due to his knee injury.

Quarterback Anthony Richardson bounced back from a groin injury he sustained mid-week while lifting weights and is expected to be available for Week 2 against the Chiefs.

Wide receiver Alec Pierce bounced back from a missed Thursday practice; the source reveals his absence was a planned rest day to manage a heel injury. Pierce is expected to be available for Week 2 against the Chiefs.

Running back DJ Giddens has been designated QUESTIONABLE for Week 2 against the Chiefs due to a knee injury; he missed Thursday practice but was a full participant Friday, indicating a likely game-time decision. The Colts may lean more on rookie Seth McGowan if Giddens is unable to suit up.

Wide receiver Ashton Dulin has been designated OUT for Week 2 against the Chiefs due to an ankle injury; he missed practice all week. The Colts may elevate a member of the practice squad to fill the void on special teams and at wide receiver.

Quarterback Anthony Richardson managed to bounce back from a groin injury he picked up lifting weights mid-week and is available for Sunday's prime-time game against the Chiefs.

Wide receiver Alec Pierce bounced back from a missed practice on Thursday, which was later revealed to be a planned rest day to help manage a heel injury. Pierce is available for Sunday's prime-time game against the Chiefs.

Rookie running back Seth McGowan may see increased usage if DJ Giddens is unable to suit up for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, positioning McGowan as a potential backup option with elevated opportunity.

Running back DJ Giddens (knee) has been designated as QUESTIONABLE for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Giddens missed practice on Thursday but managed to be a full participant at Friday's practice, indicating he will likely be a game-time decision. The Colts may lean more on rookie Seth McGowan if Giddens is unable to suit up.

Wide receiver Ashton Dulin (ankle) has been designated as OUT for Sunday's game against the Chiefs after missing practice all week with an ankle injury. The Colts may elevate a member of the practice squad to fill the void on special teams and at wide receiver.

Baker Mayfield, now with the Buccaneers after stops with the Panthers and Rams, faces his former team the Browns in Week 2; the quarterback matchup is the obvious story of the game, with Mayfield having remade himself in Tampa while the Browns' Deshaun Watson trade has been an abject failure.

WR Jalen McMilan is questionable for Week 2 due to a knee injury; he was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley expressed confidence in quarterback C.J. Stroud's ability to distribute the football effectively despite the depleted receiving corps. Caley noted that Stroud 'does a good job distributing the football' and that the team saw this capability demonstrated in Week 1, suggesting Stroud will be relied upon to find open receivers among the secondary options.

Receiver Kayshon Boutte is expected to get the bulk of the looks in the Texans' passing game with Collins ruled out and Higgins lost for the season. Boutte will see increased opportunity in Week 2 as the Texans lean on depth options.

Receiver Xavier Hutchinson is expected to get the bulk of the looks in the Texans' passing game with Collins ruled out and Higgins lost for the season. This represents a significant role expansion for Hutchinson in Week 2.

With Collins ruled out and Higgins lost for the season, tight end Dalton Schultz is expected to get the bulk of the looks in the Texans' passing game. The source indicates Schultz, along with receivers Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte, will see increased opportunity in Week 2.

Second-year wide receiver Jayden Higgins, who was expected to be the Texans' No. 2 receiver, tore his ACL during practice in August and is out for the season. This compounds the Texans' receiving depth crisis alongside Collins' hamstring injury.

Collins is officially ruled out for Week 2 against the Bengals due to a hamstring injury suffered in practice; he was limited Wednesday and did not practice Thursday or Friday. This marks another soft-tissue issue in a six-year career marked by recurring hamstring problems—he missed five games with a hamstring injury in 2024 and seven games in 2022 with foot and groin injuries. Collins had opened the season healthy with seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown against the Bills.

Carson Wentz served as the Vikings' backup quarterback behind Kyler Murray. When Murray went down with a concussion on Minnesota's third possession in the season opener against Green Bay, Wentz relieved him and finished 12-of-19 for 133 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the Vikings' 39-22 victory.

Kyler Murray won the starting quarterback job for the Vikings after signing a one-year deal in March following his release by the Cardinals. The Vikings pursued Murray as their primary option after determining they could not develop JJ McCarthy into a difference-maker due to accuracy issues and decision-making concerns.

McCarthy's reported immaturity has stunned Vikings staff; one instance that 'did not sit well internally' occurred when the 2024 first-round pick celebrated a touchdown against Dallas 5 yards before crossing the line of scrimmage during a December game, despite being told not to in practice. McCarthy admitted he was warned not to repeat the celebration and said, 'I did it in practice, and I was told not to do it. So, just me being who I am, it's like, Oh, now I'm more enticed to do it.' Head coach O'Connell made clear he was unhappy about the celebration.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell led the organization's decision to pursue Kyler Murray after he and his staff could not solve McCarthy's accuracy issues and develop him to be a difference-maker, according to ESPN sources. McCarthy's maturity level, decision-making, and lack of quickness in the pocket seemingly played a factor in the Vikings choosing to sign Murray to a one-year deal in March.

McCarthy was demoted to third-string quarterback four days before the Vikings opened the 2026 season against the Packers, after the organization pursued Kyler Murray in free agency. The demotion followed reported accuracy issues, decision-making concerns, and lack of quickness in the pocket that the coaching staff could not resolve during development.

Herbert has historically dominated the Raiders (8-3 record, 255-of-390 passing yards, 2,909 yards, 22 TDs to 3 INTs in 11 matchups), but he was rattled in Week 1 against Arizona, finishing 17-of-27 for 209 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT while taking 3 sacks. Defensive coordinator Rob Leonard must orchestrate the defense to stymie a quarterback susceptible to getting hit and taken down for sacks; Herbert has been sacked 22 times by the Raiders all-time.

Herbert has done fairly well against the Raiders all-time in 11 matchups, going 8-3 overall while connecting on 255 of 390 passes for 2,909 yards and 22 touchdowns to just three interceptions. He has been sacked 22 times by the Raiders, however, making the Raiders' pass rush a key factor in this Week 2 divisional matchup.

Herbert, the sixth overall pick of the 2020 draft, had a rough Week 1 outing against Arizona, finishing 17 of 27 for 209 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception while getting sacked three times. The 28-year-old, 6-foot-6, 236-pound quarterback was rattled as the game progressed. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has said numerous times Herbert is the engine that drives the Chargers and a rebound game is a must.

Mentioned as third option in crowded Jaguars WR room. not startable in 12-team or smaller leagues unless injury occurs; better real-life player than fantasy asset. Received $40M guaranteed but unlikely to get consistent fantasy volume with BTJ and Washington ahead.

Community consensus that Parker benefits from BTJ's injury and Surtain likely shadowing BTJ in Week 2. Described as safer bet with higher floor than BTJ; drafted in 5th-6th round. Owners argue both can coexist and Washington will be WR1 regardless of BTJ performance. Some debate whether Washington is true WR1 or WR2 in snap/route share, but general agreement he's the more reliable target.

Cleared for Week 2 after shoulder injury in Week 1. Got 3 catches for 40 yards on 8 snaps before injury; defenders argue this early production shows upside despite limited sample. Community split: some view as hold-and-monitor with high ceiling if healthy; others skeptical given crowded WR room (Washington, Meyers) and tough CB schedule (Surtain, Gonzo, DJ Turner, Quinyon Mitchell, Stingley through bye). Schedule improves significantly post-bye.

Nelson caught the first of Matt Flynn's four touchdown passes in a Packers comeback win, helping cut into the team's deficit against Dallas.

Flynn threw four touchdown passes in a Packers comeback, including his first TD to Jordy Nelson that cut into the team's deficit against Dallas.

Lacy sparked a Packers comeback with a 60-yard run on the first play of the second half and later scored a rushing touchdown to give the Packers their first lead with 90 seconds remaining in a comeback win over Dallas.

Geno Smith was intercepted by Tramon Williams at the Packers' 3-yard line with less than two minutes left in the first half of the 2014 Jets-Packers game. The turnover sparked a 97-yard touchdown drive that helped the Packers mount an 18-point comeback.

Derek Carr was knocked out of the Saints game on September 24, 2023, by a sack from Rashan Gary. Carr's injury occurred early in the game as the Saints' defense struggled against the Packers' defensive line.

Mitch Trubisky was sacked and fumbled by Nick Perry on 4th down in the final moments of the 2018 Bears comeback game, helping the Packers secure the 24-23 victory.

Matthew Stafford had the ball knocked out of his hand by Julius Peppers on the first play of a drive in the 2015 Lions comeback game. The fumble was recovered by Jake Ryan and set up Davante Adams' first touchdown of the season.

James Starks fumbled the ball in the 2015 Lions comeback game, but Randall Cobb hopped on the fumble that flew into the end zone to score a touchdown. This play helped the Packers cut into the Lions' 20-point lead.

Tony Romo threw for 398 yards in the 2013 Cowboys comeback game but made critical mistakes in the 4th quarter. Romo threw an interception to CB Sam Shields after rushing a slant pass due to immediate pressure from OLB Clay Matthews, giving the Packers great field position that set up the go-ahead rushing touchdown.

Eddie Lacy had a 60-yard run on the first play of the second half in the 2013 Cowboys comeback game that sparked a touchdown drive. Later in the game, Lacy scored a rushing touchdown with 90 seconds left to give the Packers their first lead of the day, 37-36.

Matt Flynn led the Packers to their largest comeback of all time (tied with a 1982 game) in the 2013 Cowboys game, a 23-point deficit comeback. Despite the Packers starting 1-2 and Aaron Rodgers breaking his collarbone in Week 9, Flynn threw four touchdown passes to Jordy Nelson and led the offense to 34 points in the second half. Flynn's performance was critical to keeping the Packers' playoff hopes alive.

Richard Rodgers caught a lateral from James Jones and lateraled back to Aaron Rodgers on the final drive of the 2015 Lions game. Rodgers was then sacked, but a face-mask penalty gave the Packers one more play for the walk-off Hail Mary that Rodgers caught for the win.

James Jones caught a pass from Aaron Rodgers on the final drive of the 2015 Lions game and lateraled to Richard Rodgers, who lateraled back to Aaron Rodgers before he was sacked. The play resulted in a face-mask penalty that gave the Packers one more play for the walk-off Hail Mary.

Davante Adams scored his first touchdown of the 2015 season in the comeback game against the Lions, following a fumble recovery by Jake Ryan. Adams' TD helped cut into the Lions' 20-point lead, making it 20-14.

Randall Cobb was instrumental in two historic Packers comebacks. In the 2015 Lions game, Cobb hopped on a James Starks fumble that flew into the end zone to score a touchdown. In the 2018 Bears game, Cobb caught a crucial 75-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers on 3rd and 10 with less than three minutes left to give the Packers a 24-23 lead, earning the nickname 'Bear Killer' for his performance.

Jordy Nelson was a key target in multiple Packers comebacks. In the 2014 Jets game, Nelson caught an 80-yard touchdown pass on the first play of a 3rd quarter drive to help spark the comeback. In the 2013 Cowboys game, Nelson caught four touchdown passes from backup QB Matt Flynn to help complete the 23-point comeback.

Aaron Rodgers led multiple historic Packers comebacks in the 21st century. In the 2014 Jets game, Rodgers threw an 80-yard touchdown pass to Jordy Nelson on the first play of a 3rd quarter drive to help spark a 18-point comeback. In the 2015 Lions game, Rodgers threw a walk-off Hail Mary to Richard Rodgers with no time left to complete a 20-point comeback. In the 2018 Bears game, despite suffering a knee injury early in the game, Rodgers returned in the 2nd half and led a 20-point comeback, including a crucial 75-yard touchdown pass to Randall Cobb with under three minutes left. In the 2013 Cowboys game, Rodgers was out with a broken collarbone, but the Packers still completed a 23-point comeback with backup Matt Flynn.