Week 2 Injury Report: Ladd McConkey questionable, Nico Collins out, MORE

Alec Pierce is good to go with no injury designation despite playing through a heel injury. His Thursday practice was a maintenance day (limited after full Wednesday), and he practiced full on Friday. Ian Hartitz ranks him as a boomer WR4 for the Sunday night matchup against the Chiefs.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is making his season debut; practiced in full all week and was not listed on the injury report.

Antonio Williams gains appeal as a WR5-range option for the Commanders in week 2 due to Conquo's hamstring injury. While Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin will receive the heavy majority of targets, a potential shootout against a weak Cowboys defense creates opportunity for Williams.

Bijan Robinson is the only member of the Falcons offense who needs to be in fantasy lineups as long as Cooper Rush remains under center. Ian Hartitz's statement suggests Robinson's role as a workhorse back provides value despite the quarterback downgrade, making him the only Falcons skill player worth starting.

Jets running back Breece Hall could benefit from a Packers front seven that is banged up with multiple defensive starters out or questionable, including Warren Brinson (out), Javon Hardgrave (doubtful), and Lucas Van Ness (questionable).

Brian Thomas Jr. was limited all week with a shoulder injury and is ranked in the WR4 tier; Ian Hartitz expects him to play tentatively and notes that limited practice participation suggests he should be available. However, Hartitz explicitly fades Brian Thomas Jr. in Bears-Vikings weather (66% rain, 15-20 mph wind with gusts to 30 mph), recommending against playing him over less weather-exposed alternatives like Jaylen Coker or Devonte Adams.

Bucky Irving is making his season debut after missing Week 1 with a hamstring injury; practiced full all week. Ian Hartitz ranks him as a top 18 player for the week and recommends continuing to start him if you were planning to before this news. Irving worked significantly ahead of Kenneth Gwell in Week 1, and Hartitz is not letting Sean Tucker's return impact his view much.

Ian Hartitz couldn't quite get there with Caleb Douglas as a start candidate in week 2. Despite Douglas playing 40.5% of snaps, Hartitz prefers alternatives like Jaden Reed, D.Bo Samuel, Romeo Doubs, Devon Vele, and Jordan Addison over Douglas if Ladd McConkey's status is uncertain.

DeAndre Swift was limited throughout the week but practiced in full on Friday and is good to go for Week 2.

Titans running back Derrick Henry faces a Saints front seven that is banged up with multiple defensive starters out or questionable, including Chase Young (calf), Kristen Miller (toe), and Isaiah Stalbird (shoulder), creating a favorable matchup.

DK Metcalf gets a bump due to Michael Pittman's injury, but Ian Hartitz is not a big believer in the matchup; Christian Gonzalez is one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL and has shadowed receivers effectively, making Metcalf's life difficult. Hartitz still ranks Metcalf as a wide receiver 3 with or without Pittman.

Drake London is ranked WR25 but is not recommended for fantasy lineups as long as Cooper Rush remains the Falcons' starting quarterback. Ian Hartitz cites the downgrade in passing efficiency and accuracy with Rush under center as the primary reason to fade London despite his ranking.

JK Dobbins is healthy and ahead of RJ Harvey on the Broncos depth chart.

Wide receiver Jaylen Coker is good to go after achieving full practice participation on Friday; Ian Hartitz ranks him as WR30 for the week and notes he is actively squeezing the gap with Ted McMillan. Hartitz also recommends Coker as a weather-unaffected WR3 alternative to pivot to over Bears-Vikings weather-exposed receivers like Adun Addison or Brian Thomas Jr., positioning him as a safer play in adverse conditions.

Jaylen McMillan is officially questionable but seemingly on the way back after practicing in full all week; Ian Hartitz is not moving Godwin or Evans up or down much regardless of McMillan's status, though McMillan's return could make Ted Hurst more of a part-time player.

Vikings wide receiver Jawan Jennings is out for personal reasons in week 2, creating a target consolidation opportunity for teammates.

Ian Hartitz's favorite bet of the week: Jaden Daniels over 1.5 passing touchdowns at +133 odds against Dallas. The Cowboys defense is severely weakened by injuries to Demar Overshown (middle linebacker) and Malik Hooker (starting safety), removing their defensive leader and organization. Daniels has thrown for at least two touchdowns in three of his last five full starts, and other quarterbacks have hit this prop in four of their last six games against Dallas. The Cowboys' only strength is interior run defense, which may force Washington to pass more and allow Daniels to air it out.

John Bates is expected to be the primary tight end for the Commanders in week 2 following Conquo's hamstring injury absence. He was the target of a shovel pass on the ill-fated two-point conversion, indicating his role in the offense.

Jonah Coleman is healthy and ahead of RJ Harvey on the Broncos depth chart. Expected to absorb significant workload if RJ Harvey is unavailable; Ian Hartitz projects him as a borderline RB3/RB4 type in the Broncos offense, which looked poor in week one.

Jordan Addison benefits from Kyler Murray's absence because Jawan Jennings is also sidelined, consolidating targets to Addison. He also faces a good matchup against the Bears. Ian Hartitz would start Addison in fantasy lineups and would prefer him over McConkey if McConkey's status is 50-50 heading into Sunday.

Justin Jefferson benefits from Kyler Murray's absence because Jawan Jennings is also sidelined, consolidating targets to Jefferson. He also faces a good matchup against the Bears. Ian Hartitz explicitly recommends starting Jefferson despite Bears-Vikings weather concerns (66% rain, 15-20 mph wind with gusts to 30 mph), indicating his elite volume and matchup override weather downside.

If Chris Laviska is out, Jawan Johnson becomes a locked-in top 10 tight end in Ian Hartitz's rankings; he is also cleared to play after missing time, and the arrival of Oscar Delp for his NFL debut is not expected to significantly impact Johnson's role.

Kenyan Drake stands to benefit from Omar Cooper's absence, potentially earning a full-time role with the Jets in week 2.

Kyle Pitts is ranked TE15 but is not recommended for fantasy lineups as long as Cooper Rush remains the Falcons' starting quarterback. Ian Hartitz cites the downgrade in passing efficiency and accuracy with Rush under center as the primary reason to fade Pitts despite his ranking.

Kyler Murray is out for Week 2 after practicing in limited fashion all week, which is a positive sign for his availability in Week 3. Carson Wentz will start in his place.

Ladd McConkey is officially questionable with a rib injury. He practiced limited Wednesday, limited Thursday, and limited Friday. The injury creates significant uncertainty for Sunday's late afternoon kickoff. Ian Hartitz notes McConkey could attempt to play through pain but risks becoming an 'iffy situation again' if he re-aggravates the injury. If truly a game-time decision with no update, Hartitz would prefer to start alternatives like Jaden Reed, D.Bo Samuel, Romeo Doubs, Devon Vele, or Jordan Addison rather than risk a zero from McConkey.

Mark Andrews becomes slightly more appealing in the low-end tight end one group due to target consolidation from Zay Flowers' hamstring injury absence in week 2.

Michael Mayer gains appeal as a tight end option ahead of Kyle Pitts due to a consolidated offense facing a defense that has struggled against tight ends over the past 12 months; Hartitz suggests Mayer as potential insurance for Brock Bowers, making him a viable late-round target in week 2.

Michael Pittman Jr. is listed as questionable after being limited in practice and having back-to-back DNPs to end the week; Ian Hartitz suggests not relying on him and recommends grabbing Roman Wilson as an alternative if needed, as Wilson out-targeted Pittman and got a ton of air yards last week.

Ian Hartitz fades Nick Chubb against Tampa Bay due to poor efficiency and expected negative game script. Chubb has only averaged more than 3.5 yards per carry in one of his last 11 games, indicating he's not performing to his highest level because of injury. The Browns are unlikely to keep pace with the Buccaneers, forcing a run-averse script.

Nico Collins is out with a hamstring injury for week 2; Hartitz expresses frustration about the injury, noting limited practice (LP) and did-not-participate (DNP) designations to end the week.

Jets wide receiver Omar Cooper is out, potentially opening a full-time role opportunity for teammate Kenyan Drake in week 2.

Parker Washington is the only Jaguars wide receiver Ian Hartitz is truly excited about either way; his upside increases if Brian Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers do not play due to their injuries. Hartitz also recommends Parker Washington over 4.5 receptions at -125 odds against Denver; Washington has averaged 6.8 receptions over his last five games (6, 8, 5, 7, 5 receptions). The Broncos allow the seventh-most receptions to slot wide receivers dating back to week one of last season. With Patan seeing only five snaps in the last matchup, Washington is positioned as the primary slot target, making him a strong play to exceed the reception prop.

Puka Nacua is expected to miss time. If he's unavailable, the Chargers offense would shift toward more running plays, making Kiran Williams and Blake Corum nice complementary plays. Jordan Weddington would serve as the primary secondary option in a similar role to Puka, though Ian Hartitz describes him as 'a homeless man's version of Puka.' Terren Ferguson would also see a slight bump from the target distribution spreading across 10-11 receivers. Devonte Adams would move into top-15 territory or higher without Puka.

Rashad Bateman moves into the WR4/WR5 range due to Zay Flowers' hamstring injury sidelining him; Hartitz prefers Bateman over other receivers in that tier like Kahan Booty and Carnell Tate, giving him a slight edge in week 2 target consolidation.

Broncos running back RJ Harvey is officially questionable with a hamstring injury; did not practice Wednesday, was limited Thursday and Friday. Ian Hartitz assesses him as legitimately 50/50 for the late afternoon game and recommends having an insurance plan ready rather than banking on him, especially given the 4:25 p.m. kickoff timing. With healthy JK Dobbins and Jonah Coleman ahead of him on the depth chart, Harvey was not a strong starting option even before the injury.

Roman Wilson out-targeted Michael Pittman and got a ton of air yards last week; Ian Hartitz recommends grabbing him off waivers if Pittman is iffy and there are no better options, making him a strong value play.

Sam Darnold is out again with a lower body injury. Drew Lock will start in his place, with Ian Hartitz ranking Lock as QB28 and feeling good about JSN (Jaxon Smith-Njigba) and Jarian Price in Seattle's passing game.

Bengals running back Samaje Perine is good to go; had an illness with nothing to worry about.

Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker is back in action making his season debut after missing Week 1 with a hamstring injury; practiced full all week.

Jaguars running back Travis Etienne could benefit from a decimated Ravens front seven with multiple defensive starters out or questionable, including linebacker Teddy Buchanan (out), defensive lineman Nominee Madabuki (out), and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson (questionable with finger injury).

If Laquon Treadwell is sidelined, Trey Harris gets a bump in opportunity and would rank right next to Caleb Douglas and Adonai Mitchell in Ian Hartitz's tier, becoming a viable start candidate in that scenario.

Tutu Atwell's role is not expected to change significantly even if Puka Nacua misses time. Historically when Puka has missed games, the Chargers have used Jordan Weddington in a similar fashion rather than expanding Atwell's usage.

Zay Flowers is officially doubtful with a hamstring injury for week 2; Hartitz notes that while Flowers could have returned to the previous game if necessary, the injury is serious enough to sideline him for the full week. He should be assumed out unless upgraded to questionable by Saturday; Hartitz expresses frustration about the injury severity despite earlier reports suggesting it was not serious.