Ben Roethlisberger Is Active

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) is active for Week 2 against the Chiefs. Offensive guard David DeCastro (hand) and cornerback Joe Haden (hamstring) are inactive. Wide receiver Justin Hunter and quarterback Mason Rudolph are healthy scratches. Big Ben was always expected to play in this one, and he has a great matchup against the […]

Eric Berry Not Playing

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry (heel) is inactive in Week 2 against the Steelers. Running back Darrel Williams (shoulder) is also inactive. Berry hasn't practiced since early August and doesn't look close to returning at all. For a Chiefs secondary that is already week, his absence is a blow to this defense. Steelers quarterback […]

Jason Pierre-Paul Active Against Eagles

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) is active in Week 2 against the Eagles. This is good news for a Bucs defensive front that will rely heavily on JPP to get pressure on the opposing quarterback. Although Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has a much better matchup this weekend, having Pierre-Paul in the fold […]

Ronald Jones II A Healthy Scratch

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones II is inactive in Week 2 against the Eagles as a healthy scratch. Jones was a disaster in the preseason and has fallen down the depth chart as a result behind Peyton Barber, Jacquizz Rodgers and fellow rookie Shaun Wilson. Jones should still be stashed in dynasty […]

DeSean Jackson Active In Week 2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (concussion, shoulder) passed his concussion tests and is active in Week 2 against his old team, the Eagles. Jackson went off for 146 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1, but he'll be facing a much tougher secondary this weekend, making him a boom-or-bust WR4/flex play for his […]

DeAndre Hopkins, Will Fuller Active

Houston Texans wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) and Will Fuller (hamstring) are both active in Week 2 against the Titans. Hopkins is an elite WR1 and is a must-start anytime he's playing. Fuller sat out in Week 1, so he'll be making his season debut. He clicked in a big way with quarterback Deshaun Watson […]

Paul Richardson Active Against Colts

Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (shoulder) is active for Week 2 against the Colts. Wide receiver Maurice Harris and running back Samaje Perine are out. Richardson had four catches for just 22 yards on six targets in the season opener but has a solid matchup this weekend against Indy's secondary. Still, he's likely behind […]

Christine Michael A Healthy Scratch

Indianapolis Colts running back Christine Michael is inactive in Week 2 against the Redskins. With Marlon Mack returning to make his season debut, Michael is the odd man out behind rookies Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines. The Colts should work Mack back into the rotation in this committee backfield, and while he should see most […]

Jadeveon Clowney Not Playing Sunday

Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (back, elbow) is inactive for Week 2 against the Titans. It's a blow for the Texans in a great matchup against a beat up Titans offensive line. Houston should still be able to push forward with success, but Clowney's IDP owners are bummed, as this was a matchup that […]

Davante Adams Active Against Vikings

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (shoulder) is active in Week 2 against the Vikings. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) will also play, so that's good news for Adams. The bad news is Rodgers will be less than 100 percent and Adams is facing a very tough matchup in Minnesota's sticky secondary. Temper your expectations […]

Aaron Rodgers Active

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) is active for Week 2 against the Vikings. "He has a pretty unusual injury that would keep most people out awhile," one source told ESPN. Rodgers was told this week that his left knee injury could take up to a couple of months to heal, but he doesn't […]

Marcus Mariota Active But Could Be Limited

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (elbow) is active for Week 2 against the Texans, but he did not do much in pre-game warmups and he continues to struggle with gripping the football. Mariota is dealing with a pinched nerve in his throwing elbow and still has not regained complete feeling in his fingers, according to […]

Jay Ajayi Expected To See Bigger Workload

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi is expected to see a bigger workload with Darren Sproles (hamstring) inactive for Week 2 against the Buccaneers. Wendell Smallwood and Corey Clement will also see some touches. Ajayi is a strong RB2 this weekend and should see more consistent touches than he did in the season opener.

Marcus Cannon Ruled Out

New England Patriots right tackle Marcus Cannon (calf) and defensive back Keion Crossen (hamstring) have both been ruled out for Week 2 against the Jaguars. It's bad news for a Patriots team already dealing with injuries to running backs Rex Burkhead (concussion) and Sony Michel (knee). The Patriots figure to do a lot of short […]

Shaquill Griffin Will Play Monday

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (thigh) will play on Monday against the Bears, according to head coach Pete Carroll. That's good news with Tre Flowers (hamstring) already ruled out. Still, Seattle's secondary is weakened despite safety Earl Thomas' presence. It's good news for Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and his receiving weapons on Monday night.

Christian Kirk, Chad Williams To Be More Involved

Arizona Cardinals wide receivers Christian Kirk and Chad Williams figure to get more opportunities to produce in Week 2 against the Rams after they both had quiet debuts in Week 1. The Cardinals could be playing a lot of catch-up against Los Angeles, too, forcing the Cardinals to throw the ball often. Still, both Kirk […]

Browns Not Certain Dez Bryant Wants To Play

The Cleveland Browns said free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant's name hasn't "come up around the building lately," and the team is not sure that he wants to play football, according to a team source. Bryant's name will surely come up again now that the team is trading or releasing receiver Josh Gordon, but Bryant still […]

Browns Hope To Trade Josh Gordon

The Cleveland Browns are hoping to trade embattled wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) after he showed up late to the facility on Saturday and was "not himself," according to league sources. If they can't trade him they will release him Monday morning. Gordon also complained of a pulled hamstring on Saturday. There were concerns that […]

Devonta Freeman Expected To Miss 2-3 Weeks

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) is expected to be out two to three weeks with his knee contusion, according to a source. Freeman is already out for Week 2 against the Panthers, and it looks like he could miss several more games. It's a big hit to Freeman owners and the Falcons. Tevin […]

Jeremy Hellickson Won't Make It Back This Year

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (wrist) re-injured his wrist while fouling off a pitch on Saturday and admitted that he won't be able to return this year. He will get an MRI exam when he returns to D.C. The veteran right-hander had been solid for the Nats, going 5-3 with a 3.45 ERA in […]

Sony Michel Has A Chance To Play

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) made a lot of progress this week to the point where he has given himself a chance to be active for his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Jaguars, according to a source. That doesn't mean that he'll be active, though, and we'll have to […]

Rex Burkhead Travels With Team

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) made progress this week and traveled with the team to Jacksonville for Week 2, according to a source. All signs point to Burkhead being active, but James White could see most of the work in this one. Rookie Sony Michel (knee) is also trending toward playing, but […]

Edwin Encarnacion Removed From Game Saturday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (ankle) was taken out of the game early on Saturday with a "mild right ankle sprain." Encarnacion had two hits, three runs scored, two RBI and a walk in four plate appearances before leaving the game. While the injury isn't serious, expect the Indians to rest him for at […]

Luis Ortiz Could Undergo MRI

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Luis Ortiz (hamstring) is very sore on Saturday and could need to undergo an MRI exam after leaving his start early on Friday. Ortiz was making his first ever major league start on Friday. With time running out on the regular season, the Orioles could elect to play it safe with […]

Jorge Lopez Hopes To Throw Bullpen Next Week

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jorge Lopez (rib) said his MRI exam didn't show any damage to his rib area after he was hit by a line drive on Friday. He remains sore but hopes to throw a bullpen session on Monday or Tuesday. Lopez holds a 3.93 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 6.5 K/9 over […]

Elias Diaz Runs Bases Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz (hamstring) ran the bases on Saturday after doing the same on Friday, according to manager Clint Hurdle. Diaz is getting closer to a return after missing a couple weeks. He should be back to backing up Francisco Cervelli. The 27-year-old has been one of the more productive backstops, hitting .286 […]

Johan Camargo Likely To Sit Out Sunday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (groin) is still dealing with some soreness in his groin, according to manager Brian Snitker. The Braves will likely rest him again on Sunday. Camargo has been out since last Tuesday but should be the team's regular third baseman for the rest of the way and into the playoffs. […]

X-Rays Negative On Justin Turner

X-rays came back negative on Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (wrist) after he was hit by a pitch on Saturday. Turner had three hits, two runs scored and a walk in five plate appearances in the rout of the Cardinals. He got a late start to the year because of injuries, but he's […]

Brandon Wilds Promoted To Active Roster

The Jacksonville Jaguars promoted running back Brandon Wilds from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday and cut wide receiver Rashad Greene in a corresponding move. This could be a sign that Leonard Fournette (hamstring) will not play in Week 2 against the Patriots. If Fournette sits, T.J. Yeldon will be the main […]

Bennie Fowler Cut By Patriots

The New England Patriots cut wide receiver Bennie Fowler on Saturday, according to a source. Offensive tackle Cole Croston was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. This is a sign that right tackle Marcus Cannon will not be able to play in Week 2 against the Jaguars.