Juwan Johnson a Favorite Target of His Quarterback?
Juwan Johnson has been a favorite target of current Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler. Johnson was Rattler's most targeted receiver (33) in 2024, and he led New Orleans in targets (eight) in Week 1 of 2025. Per ESPN's Katherine Terrell, Rattler said that he and Johnson have a "great connection going back to last year." Johnson could be a sneaky low-end fantasy starter at tight end early in the season, particularly while Saints tight ends Taysom Hill (knee) and Foster Moreau (knee) remain sidelined.
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New Orleans Saints tight end Source: ESPN - Katherine Terrell
Tommy Edman Heads to the Bench on Saturday
Tommy Edman is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Edman will get a night off after going 1-for-8 during his two games since returning from the injured list. The Dodgers don't want to push anything, so they'll give Edman some time to rest and get his mind right. In his absence, Miguel Rojas covers second base while Andy Pages, Teoscar Hernandez, and Michael Conforto play the outfield on Saturday. Fantasy managers should expect Edman back in the lineup on Sunday.
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Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Source: mlb.com
Matt McLain Idle on Saturday
Matt McLain is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Athletics. This appears to be a routine rest day for McLain who has started in each of the last 12 games. Over the last two weeks, McLain is slashing .289/.400/.605 with three home runs and six RBI. He's swinging a hot bat at the right time as the fantasy playoffs begin. However, he'll take a seat on Saturday as Gavin Lux takes over at second base against right-hander Luis Severino. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.
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Spencer Steer Taking a Seat on Saturday
Spencer Steer is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Athletics. This appears to be a rest day for Steer who has sat out in three of the last four games. Steer has struggled lately, slashing .200/.333./200 without any home runs or RBI over the last week. In his absence, Sal Stewart will cover first base and bat sixth against right-hander Luis Severino. At this point, Steer is starting to fall off the fantasy radar and is becoming more of a deep league option.
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Cincinnati Reds first baseman Source: mlb.com
Riley Patterson Elevated for Week 2
Riley Patterson has been elevated to the active roster ahead of the Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots. Patterson will once again serve as the kicker in Miami with Jason Sanders (hip) still sidelined. He didn't attempt any kicks during the season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The Dolphins were blown out during that game, so Patterson wasn't needed. Hopefully, Patterson will actually get to attempt some kicks this week. The Dolphins offense looked awful in Week 1, so Patterson isn't someone who should be trusted as a viable source for fantasy points right now.
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Miami Dolphins kicker Source: Miami Dolphins
Jeff Wilson Jr. Elevated to Active Roster for Week 2
Jeff Wilson Jr. was elevated to the active roster ahead of the Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots. Wilson is back on the active roster for the second straight week. The Dolphins are likely without Jaylen Wright (knee), so Wilson will serve as depth once again. Wilson only took one snap last week and is unlikely to have a significant role on Sunday. The 29-year-old is being brought up as depth, so he'll probably stand on the sideline unless an injury happens. Wilson has put together a few solid seasons during his career. However, he's not someone that needs to be rostered in fantasy formats at the moment.
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Miami Dolphins running back Source: Miami Dolphins
Giants Have No Urgency to Bench Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson doesn't appear to be on the hot seat at the moment. After a lackluster season opener, Wilson's starting job was being called into question by the media. Despite that, the Giants are going to stay committed to Wilson as their starting quarterback. According to Adam Schefter, there is no urgency for the Giants to make a change at quarterback. As expected, the Giants want Jaxson Dart to sit behind Wilson and develop. The Giants don't want to rush an inexperienced quarterback onto the field. It sounds like for the moment, Wilson will remain the starter, but he could also play himself out of the starting job.
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New York Giants quarterback Source: ESPN
Zaire Mitchell-Paden Back on Active Roster
Zaire Mitchell-Paden was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. Mitchell-Paden was elevated for the season opener as well, but failed to record a stat during the game. He played a total of 22 snaps, but really didn't do much with his time on the field. He'll serve as depth at tight end with Isaiah Likely (foot) sidelined again. He's unlikely to bring much to the table, but the absence of Likely means increase the fantasy value of Mark Andrews for Sunday's contest.
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Baltimore Ravens tight end Source: Aaron Wilson
Adrian Martinez Elevated for Week 2
Adrian Martinez has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of the Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Martinez was signed to the 49ers practice squad after failing to make the New York Jets initial 53-man roster. He wasn't expected to be anything more than a third or fourth string depth option. However, the 49ers are going to be without Brock Purdy (shoulder) and Kurtis Rourke (knee) for Sunday's game. That being said, Martinez will head to the active roster and be the backup to Mac Jones. There isn't fantasy value here with Martinez right now, but he's a name to watch if something happens to Jones.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Source: Tom Pelissero
Ivan Demidov Turning Heads in Rookie Camp
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Calvin de Haan Signs With Swedish Team
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Samuel Girard Skates With Non-Contact Jersey
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Mackenzie Blackwood Dealing With Injury Ahead of Training Camp
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Brock Bowers Officially Questionable for Monday Night
Brock Bowers (knee) is officially listed as questionable for the Monday night meeting with the Chargers. The 22-year-old had five grabs for a team-high 103 yards in the Week 1 win over the New England Patriots before being ruled out because of a knee injury. He didn't practice on Thursday or Friday. However, Bowers was on the field on Saturday for a limited session. Head coach Pete Carroll expects him to be out there for the pivotal AFC West showdown. Still, fantasy managers may want to consider taking a cautious approach in case Bowers suffers an unexpected setback before then. This won't apply to those who have Michael Mayer stashed for insurance purposes, who can serve as a fantasy replacement if Bowers doesn't suit up. Mayer had 38 yards off four receptions against the Pats.
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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Source: Tom Pelissero
Spencer Knight Signs Three-Year Extension With Blackhawks
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Chris Buescher May have Another Solid Run at Bristol
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Corey Perry Out 6-8 Weeks Following Surgery
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Austin Jackson Placed on Injured Reserve
Miami Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson (toe) is being placed on Injured Reserve, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Jackson injured his toe during his team's Week 1 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and will now miss at least the next four games for Miami. The Dolphins also lost guard James Daniels (pectoral) to Injured Reserve earlier this week, so the team's offensive line is in rough shape early in the season. Larry Borom appears set to take over as the blindside protector for Dolphins quarterbackShould DFS Managers Roster Kyle Busch at Bristol?
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Denzel Perryman Ruled Out for Week 2
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman (ankle) has been ruled out for his team's Week 2 matchup on Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to ESPN's Kris Rhim. Perryman left the Chargers' Week 1 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter due to the injury. Veteran linebacker Troy Dye appears most likely to start in Perryman's place in Week 2. Perryman is generally considered a strong run defender, so his absence could make life on Monday easier for running backZack Wheeler Scheduled for Surgery on Sept. 23
Zack Wheeler (shoulder) will undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery on Sept. 23, according to Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic. This was the expected outcome after Wheeler's season came to an end in August. The right-hander is expected to need six to eight months to recover from the procedure, which will jeopardize his chances of being ready for the start of the 2026 campaign. Wheeler had been in the midst of another tremendous season until he had to undergo surgery to remove a blood clot near his right shoulder on Aug. 18. The 35-year-old took the ball 24 times this season and went 10-5 with a 2.71 ERA, a .94 WHIP, and 195:33 K:BB in 149 2/3 innings. Even without Wheeler, the Phillies are among the favorites to win the World Series, but their chances took an obvious hit when they lost him.
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Philadelphia Phillies ace Source: Charlotte Varnes - The Athletic
Cowboys, Tyler Smith Agree to Massive Four-Year Extension
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Dustin May hasn't Resumed Throwing
Dustin May (elbow) has yet to resume throwing since he landed on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 9, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. May was diagnosed with elbow neuritis, and he doesn't have any structural damage. Earlier this week, the 28-year-old expressed confidence that he could return during the regular season, but he's running out of time with a little over two weeks remaining. Between the injury and his struggles on the mound, May has been a disappointing pickup for the Red Sox since they acquired him from the Los Angeles Dodgers in late July. He has made six appearances (five starts) with Boston and gone 1-4 with a 5.40 ERA, a 1.69 WHIP, and 26:13 K:BB in 28 1/3 innings.
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Boston Red Sox right-hander Source: Jen McCaffrey - The Athletic
Christian Kirk Ruled Out for Week 2
Christian Kirk (hamstring) will not play on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a hamstring injury, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Kirk has yet to suit up for the Texans as a result of the injury. Without Kirk, rookie wide receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel could be in line for more snaps in Week 2. Texans tight end Dalton Schultz could also see an uptick in targets, as he's typically effective in the same areas of the field as Kirk. Still, outside of star wideout Nico Collins, none of Houston's skill position players profiles as a must-start fantasy option for Week 2.
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Houston Texans wide receiver Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Falcons Elevating Parker Romo from Practice Squad for Week 2
Parker Romo from their practice squad, and Romo will serve as the team's kicker in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. Atlanta signed Romo to a practice squad deal after veteran kicker Younghoe Koo missed a potential game-tying field goal attempt in the team's Week 1 loss. Romo kicked in four games for the Vikings last season, making 11 of 12 field goal attempts and seven of eight extra-point tries. He profiles outside of the top-12 fantasy kickers for Week 2.
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The Atlanta Falcons are elevating kicker Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Younghoe Koo Will Not Play in Week 2
Younghoe Koo (undisclosed) will not be active for his team's Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Falcons are elevating kicker Parker Romo from the practice squad to take Koo's place. The 31-year-old Koo missed a crucial field goal attempt in the closing seconds of Atlanta's Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, prompting the team to sign Romo. The Falcons have not parted ways with Koo yet, but the writing could be on the wall for the veteran kicker.
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Atlanta Falcons kicker Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Is Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Too Risky to Consider Rostering at Bristol?
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Brock Bowers Expected to Play on Monday Night
Brock Bowers (knee) to play in the team's Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, per Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee. Bowers suffered a knee injury in Week 1 that forced him to miss practice on both Thursday and Friday of this week, but he was reportedly back at practice on Saturday. Even while leaving the game early, Bowers logged five catches for 103 yards in Week 1. As long as he's active, Bowers is a must-start tight end in Week 2.
Source: The Fresno Bee - Anthony Galaviz
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll says that he expects tight end Source: The Fresno Bee - Anthony Galaviz
Dominic Smith to Undergo MRI on Thigh
Dominic Smith (thigh) will undergo an MRI on his right thigh on Saturday. Smith had to leave the Giants' 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday after injuring his thigh on a great stretch play in the fourth inning. The Giants replaced him with Wilmer Flores, who could see more action at first base if Smith has to miss time. Since signing with the Giants on June 4, Smith has hit a respectable .284/.333/.417 with five homers, 33 RBI, 26 runs scored, and two stolen bases over 63 games and 225 plate appearances.
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San Francisco Giants first baseman Source: MLB.com
Edmundo Sosa Not in Lineup on Saturday
Edmundo Sosa (groin) is out of the lineup against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Bryson Stott will cover shortstop and hit eighth versus right-hander Ryan Bergert, and Donovan Walton will play second base and bat ninth. It's no surprise that Sosa will get the day off after leaving an 8-2 win over the Royals on Friday with groin tightness. It's not considered a serious injury, though, meaning Sosa may be back on Sunday. He has been filling in as the starting shortstop since standout Trea Turner (hamstring) went on the 10-day injured list on Sept. 8.
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Philadelphia Phillies infielder
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