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Brevin Jordan Officially Active Sunday
Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan (ankle) is officially active for Week 2 against the Denver Broncos. He had been listed as questionable after a pair of limited practices on Wednesday and Friday. (He was a non-participant on Thursday.) The second-year player out of Florida is the No. 1 tight end in the Houston offense, […]
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Jalen Tolbert Inactive Again In Week 2
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (coach's decision) is inactive for Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals. He is a healthy scratch for the second consecutive week. With Tolbert and Michael Gallup (knee) sidelined, the Cowboys will rely on Noah Brown and Dennis Houston as their top depth receivers behind CeeDee Lamb. With Cooper Rush […]
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Brandon Bolden Inactive For Week 2
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (hamstring) is officially inactive for Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals. He had been listed as doubtful, so his absence on Sunday comes as no surprise. Bolden logged a receiving touchdown in Week 1 but doesn't have a major impact on offense. Ameer Abdullah and Zamir White will […]
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Tee Higgins Active For Week 2
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (concussion) cleared protocol and is officially active for Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys. He had been listed as questionable. Given his role in a high-powered Cincinnati offense, Higgins should be viewed as a midrange WR2. Now that he has been cleared for Sunday's contest, the third-year wideout should […]
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Josh Wells, Akiem Hicks Downgraded To Out In Week 2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Josh Wells (calf) and defensive lineman Akiem Hicks (foot) have both been ruled out for the remainder of Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. Wells started in place of the injured Donovan Smith (elbow), so backup right tackle Fred Johnson will now shift to left tackle. Meanwhile, Logan Hall […]
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George Kittle Officially Inactive For Week 2
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) is officially inactive for Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks. Although Kittle was listed as questionable and reportedly looked great at practice on Friday, his season debut will have to wait one more week. Tyler Kroft, Ross Dwelley, and Charlie Woerner will see increased snaps in his […]
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Alvin Kamara Dealing With Rib Cartilage Fracture
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) has been diagnosed with a rib cartilage fracture, according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer. Notably, this is the same injury that Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered on Thursday night. As a result of Kamara's injury, he was held out of action in Week 2, and his availability […]
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Jameis Winston Active Sunday Despite Back Fractures
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back) is active for Week 2 despite being listed as questionable. FOX Sports' Jay Glazer reports that Winston has four fractures in his back and is in a lot of pain, but he has no risk of suffering further damage. With Alvin Kamara (ribs) sidelined and a tough matchup […]
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Mark Ingram II Officially Active Sunday
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (ankle) is officially active for Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had been listed as questionable after being limited in practice this past week. With Alvin Kamara (ribs) inactive, Ingram and Tony Jones Jr. are expected to handle backfield duties on Sunday. Ingram should be […]
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Breshad Perriman Officially Active For Week 2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (knee) is active for Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. He was listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week long. Even with Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) sidelined, Perriman is the No. 3 receiver in the Bucs' offense and therefore doesn't carry […]
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Kyle Rudolph Inactive Sunday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kyle Rudolph (coach's decision) is inactive for Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. He is a healthy scratch for the second consecutive week. Tampa Bay will have tight ends Cameron Brate, Cade Otton, and Ko Kieft active on Sunday, but none of them are worth starting in fantasy football.
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Russell Gage Officially Active For Week 2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (hamstring) is officially active for Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. He was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday, entered the weekend listed as questionable, and will now officially suit up on Sunday. Gage is in line for a major increase in snaps with both Chris […]
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Leonard Fournette Active For Week 2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is officially active for Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. He entered Sunday listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week. Fournette was quite impressive against the Cowboys in Week 1, totaling 137 scrimmage yards. With Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) sidelined […]
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Laviska Shenault Jr. Inactive Again In Week 2
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (coach's decision) is inactive in Week 2 against the New York Giants. He is a healthy scratch for a second consecutive week after being dealt from Jacksonville to Carolina during training camp. As Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports, while Shenault's absence is a bit of a […]
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Jonathan Allen Active For Week 2
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (groin) is active for Week 2 against the Detroit Lions despite being listed as questionable. He played just 54 percent of snaps due to injury last week but was still productive, tallying three tackles and one sack. Through 17 games in 2021, he registered 62 tackles and nine sacks. […]
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D'Andre Swift Officially Active For Week 2
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) is officially active for Week 2 against the Washington Commanders despite being listed as questionable. Although he may have a limited snap count on Sunday, Swift still falls in the high-end RB2 range thanks to his talent in both the running and passing attack. Backfield-mate Jamaal Williams should […]
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Kayvon Thibodeaux, Azeez Ojulari Inactive For Week 2
New York Giants linebackers Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee) and Azeez Ojulari (calf) are officially inactive for Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. This comes as no surprise considering both players were listed as doubtful heading into the weekend. Thibodeaux, who was also inactive last Sunday, will have to wait at least one more week to make […]
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Is J.K. Dobbins Healthy or Injured? Will Dobbins Be Active in Week 2?
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins still hasn't played in a regular season game since tearing his ACL and other major ligaments during training camp in 2021. He practiced in full this past week but still entered Sunday's contest with a "questionable" designation. Now, as Dobbins inches closer toward a return, it is important to […]
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Is D'Andre Swift Playing In Week 2? Should I Start Jamaal Williams?
As fantasy football managers are finalizing their lineups for Week 2, some last-minute injury situations will shape their decisions and separate the winners from the losers. Let's check in on the Detroit Lions, whose backfield is worth discussing ahead of Sunday's contest against the Washingon Commanders. Is D'Andre Swift playing today? Should you start Swift […]
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Kadarius Toney Expected To Play Sunday
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) is expected to be active for Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Toney underwhelmed in last week's season opener, playing just seven snaps and registering two touches. Even with Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) sidelined, it's impossible to justify starting Toney after his […]
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D'Andre Swift Should Play Sunday, Might Be Limited
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) is expected to play on Sunday despite being listed as questionable. However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network tweets that "the team may have to be selective about his usage." As a result, his 67 percent snap share from Week 1 could decrease further in Week 2. He still […]
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Tee Higgins On Track To Play Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (concussion) has progressed through the protocol and is on track to play against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Higgins was forced out of last week's season opener after catching two passes and did not return. Going forward, he ranks as a mid-range […]
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Marlon Humphrey Expected To Suit Up On Sunday
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (groin) is expected to play on Sunday despite not being 100 percent, according to a tweet from NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Humphrey was healthy for last week's game against the New York Jets, tallying seven tackles and one fumble recovery. He and the rest of the Baltimore secondary will be tasked […]
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J.K. Dobbins Not Guaranteed To Play Sunday
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) is not a guarantee to play in Week 2, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Despite practicing in full this week, Dobbins is listed as questionable and "it appears unlikely" that he will play, Rapoport notes. If he is forced to miss another game, the Ravens will likely […]
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J.J. Watt Expected To Play On Snap Count In Week 2
Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (calf) is expected to be active in Week 2, but he'll be on a pitch count, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Watt missed last Sunday's season opener and was listed as questionable heading into this weekend. The 33-year-old played in just seven games last season due to injury, […]
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George Kittle Unlikely To Play In Week 2
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) is not expected to play against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Although Kittle was listed as questionable and reportedly looked great at practice on Friday, his season debut will have to wait one more week. The 49ers will proceed with some […]
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Sterling Shepard - Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard offers a relatively safe option in an offense that has been quite hard to predict as of late. The 29-year-old was the WR43 as recent as 2020. He totaled 71 yards and one touchdown in Week 1 last Sunday, increasing his value as a steady option in fantasy […]
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Hunter Renfrow - Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow saw his fantasy value decline after his production was relatively pedestrian in Week 1. Heading into Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals, Renfrow is the Raiders' clear No. 3 pass-catcher behind Davante Adams and Darren Waller. Renfrow produced just three catches and 21 yards while Adams and Waller […]
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Travis Etienne Jr. - Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne is expected to share backfield duties with James Robinson against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. While Robinson handled the bulk of early-down and short-yardage scenarios last week, it was Etienne who was more involved as a pass-catcher. He rushed just four times (albeit for 47 yards) and also […]
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James Robinson - Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson should be viewed as a solid RB3 option in fantasy football ahead of his Week 2 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Robinson split backfield duties with Travis Etienne last week, and the former still managed to tally an impressive 69 scrimmage yards and two total touchdowns. While his trips […]
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