September 12, 2025
Just before the lightning delay against Philadelphia in Week 1, Dallas Cowboys running back
Miles Sanders coughed up a costly fumble that shifted momentum in the Cowboys' opener. It was a tough break, especially after he flashed with a 49-yard run earlier in the game. With rookie
Jaydon Blue inactive and both Blue and
Phil Mafah battling injuries, Sanders briefly had a window for increased usage. Still, he's not someone you want in fantasy lineups right now. The appeal lies in his situation: Sanders is tied to a high-powered Dallas offense, and starter
Javonte Williams -- while impressive in Week 1 -- has a history of injuries. For now, Sanders is best viewed as a depth stash with contingency value. He's worth holding for the possibility of increased touches if Williams misses time, but unless your RB room is thin, he shouldn't be in your Week 2 lineup.
--Tipp MajorSource: ESPN
September 12, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
George Pickens' Cowboys debut was underwhelming on the stat sheet -- three catches for 30 yards -- but there's no reason for fantasy managers to smash the panic button. Pickens himself said he's eager to "get back in the lab" after seeing real game coverages, and drew a key pass interference that set up a Dallas score. Here's the bigger fantasy picture: the Giants' secondary just put
Terry McLaurin in a Week 1 cage, but their track record isn't airtight. In that same matchup, Washington's No. 2 wideout,
Deebo Samuel Sr., ripped them for a top-six fantasy finish. That bodes well for Pickens, who functions as Dallas's 1B to
CeeDee Lamb's 1A. Pickens and Lamb look like natural complements, and Pickens' chemistry with quarterback
Dak Prescott should only improve as the season progresses. While questions about maturity followed him from Pittsburgh, Dallas is betting on his upside, and so should you.
--Tipp MajorSource: NFL
September 12, 2025
Tennessee Titans rookie running back
Kalel Mullings (ankle) is listed as doubtful to face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2 in the team's home opener. Mullings did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday before getting in a limited practice on Friday. The 22-year-old was the team's RB3 in the season-opening loss to the Denver Broncos last Sunday but was quickly injured on a punt return in the first quarter. Although he isn't on the radar in the majority of single-year fantasy leagues early in the year, Mullings' injury is notable for a Titans RB room that is already missing
Tyjae Spears (ankle) for at least the first four games.
Tony Pollard and
Julius Chestnut will once again operate as the top two backs against the Rams. The Titans' only other option at the position is
Jordan Mims, and he's currently on the practice squad.
--Keith HernandezSource: Titans PR
September 12, 2025
Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Dak Prescott's Week 1 line against the Eagles didn't tell the full story. His night could have been much bigger if his pass-catchers had simply held onto a few well-placed throws -- his fantasy performance would've looked completely different with those extra yards (and potential scores) on the board. Now he heads into a divisional matchup with the New York Giants, a defense that just kept rookie
Jayden Daniels to a QB13 finish in their opener and loves to bring heat from every angle. Prescott, however, has historically torched the Giants at home, averaging 274.1 passing yards per game with multiple four-touchdown outings in his career against them. That kind of track record makes any heavy passing script far less intimidating. Lock Prescott in as a steady low-end QB1 with sneaky upside. If his receivers cooperate, another big night against a familiar rival is well within reach.
--Tipp MajorSource: NFL
September 12, 2025
Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan says that he heard that Washington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels (knee) got an MRI exam done on his knee on Friday after getting banged up in the Thursday night loss to the Green Bay Packers. Daniels never left the 27-18 loss, but he was limping "pretty good" at the end of the game, and Paulsen suggests it's something worth keeping an eye on. The good news is that the Commanders have a long layoff until their Week 3 clash against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 21. The 24-year-old second-year QB threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns on 24-for-42 passing on Thursday night, adding seven rushes for 17 yards. Washington's offense looked sluggish on a short week against a strong Packers D. If his knee isn't an issue, Daniels will have a prime chance to bounce back in Week 3 as a high-end QB1 in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: 106.7 The Fan - Grant Paulsen
September 12, 2025
Dallas Cowboys running back
Javonte Williams is "clearly" the starter, according to offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. After some offseason uncertainty about how Dallas would deploy its backfield, Williams put concerns to rest with a strong Week 1 showing in Philadelphia. He logged 17 touches for 64 total yards and two touchdowns, proving he can handle goal-line work and sustain drives. Schottenheimer later admitted he wished he had given Williams even more opportunities, which signals that his workload could increase moving forward. That's encouraging news for fantasy managers, especially given Dallas' lack of a true challenger for lead-back duties. Looking ahead to Week 2, Williams draws a favorable matchup against the New York Giants, who were gashed for 220 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just 32 carries by Washington in Week 1. The Giants' front seven struggled mightily at the point of attack, giving Williams a chance to post another high-volume day with scoring upside. Williams is a strong RB2 with RB1 upside this week. His locked-in goal-line role, combined with the Giants' weak run defense, makes him a must-start. If he continues to dominate touches in this backfield, he could quickly become one of the most reliable fantasy starters of the season -- health permitting.
--Tipp MajorSource: ESPN
September 12, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb rolls into a juicy divisional matchup with the New York Giants as quarterback
Dak Prescott's clear No. 1 weapon and the heartbeat of the Cowboys' passing game. He topped 100 yards in Week 1 but sprinkled in a few drops that left yards (and maybe a touchdown) on the field -- his night could've been even bigger. The Giants can dial up pressure, but their secondary isn't exactly a no-fly zone. They ranked middle of the pack in fantasy points allowed to wideouts last season and just gave up chunk plays to opposing receivers in their opener. With Dallas' ground game still a riddle wrapped in a question mark, Lamb's target share stays sky-high. His crisp routes and run-after-catch juice give him both a sturdy floor and week-winning upside. Pencil Lamb in as a rock-solid WR1. Another 100-yard outing is squarely on the table -- this time without the "should've had more" drops.
--Tipp MajorSource: NFL
September 12, 2025
San Francisco Giants third baseman
Matt Chapman's appeal of his one-game suspension was successful, and he will start at third and bat fifth on Friday night in a crucial divisional matchup against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander
Yoshinobu Yamamoto at Oracle Park. Earlier this month, the Giants got in a little dust-up with the Colorado Rockies in which Chapman pushed Kyle Freeman. The 32-year-old will now avoid a suspension and will be available on Friday night. Chapman has gone hitless in five career at-bats against Yamamoto, but he'll also be coming into Friday's series opener in the Bay Area with a seven-game hitting streak. During his current seven-game hitting streak, Chapman has gone 11-for-24 with three home runs, three doubles, six RBI, and eight runs scored in 29 plate appearances. He has quietly produced his sixth 20-homer season in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: San Francisco Chronicle - Susan Slusser
September 12, 2025
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense didn't offer much fantasy value during the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons last week. The Bucs secondary was carved up by
Michael Penix Jr. who threw for nearly 300 yards. Despite that, the Bucs only gave up 20 points, but didn't do much outside of that. They recorded one sack in the game and failed to get any turnovers. Now, they head into a matchup against the Houston Texans on Monday night. The good news is, the Texans only scored nine points in the season opener last week. It doesn't seem that the Texans offense is as high-powered as years before. They should be able to keep this offense in check, but the Bucs defense won't offer much value unless they can create turnovers. There are certainly better streaming options available for Week 2.
--Andy WebbSource: ESPN
September 12, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop
Masyn Winn (knee) is starting at shortstop and will bat in the six-hole for Friday night's divisional contest against the hosting Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander
Quinn Priester. Winn will return to the field on Friday after missing the last three games with a meniscus tear in his knee. While the 23-year-old will need surgery in the offseason on his knee, he plans on playing through it for the final couple of weeks of the 2025 campaign. It doesn't exactly give fantasy managers a vote of confidence, especially since he has hit .164 (11-for-67) with no home runs, a double, five RBI, nine runs, and two steals in 18 games played since Aug. 17. Winn has faced Priester only two times in his career and has two hits off of him.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
September 12, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman
Ketel Marte (foot) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins.
Ildemaro Vargas is now starting at the keystone and will hit second against Twins right-hander
Pablo Lopez at Target Field. Marte was expected to return to action on Friday after he left Wednesday's game with a foot injury, but he apparently wasn't feeling quite 100 percent after pre-game workouts. Fantasy managers will need to remove him from their lineups and check back on Friday to see if he's able to return. Marte is a must-start second baseman in fantasy when he's active and in the lineup. Vargas, 34, is in a nice spot at the top of the order, but he'll still be a low-upside DFS streamer in Minnesota. He has gone 19-for-73 (.260) in limited action in 2025 with only three homers and 15 RBI.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Diamondbacks
September 12, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker
Chase McLaughlin didn't have great results during the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons last week. He went 1-for-2 on field goal attempts and 2-for-3 on extra point attempts in the win. McLaughlin missed a 44-yard field goal in the third quarter and snagged an extra point attempt in the fourth quarter. Not an ideal outing for McLaughlin, but he deserves the benefit of the doubt after missing only two field goals all of last season. He figures to remain busy given the Bucs high-powered offense. Fantasy managers should continue to ride with him as a streaming option for the Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans on Monday night.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
September 12, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end
Cade Otton was unable to get anything going during the season opener last week. Otton failed to bring in any of his three targets in the win. It's worth noting that Otton was dealing with a groin injury heading into this game. Possibly, Otton's lack of contribution was due to his groin problems. He appears to be fine heading into the Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans. It's worth noting that Otton has topped 35 yards in just one of his last seven outings, dating back to last season. It's probably best if Otton is left on the bench until he proves he can be a reliable contributor.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
September 12, 2025
The St. Louis Cardinals activated infielder
Brendan Donovan (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Friday, and he's in the starting lineup for the series opener against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander
Quinn Priester. Donovan is manning second base and will hit leadoff in his return. The 28-year-old is back on the diamond in the big leagues after missing almost a month with a strained left groin. Now that Donovan is back, he should start regularly for the Red Birds after hitting .279/.348/.402 with a .750 OPS, nine home runs, 45 RBI, 57 runs, and three steals in 110 games. Donovan is more useful in real life than in fantasy because of his lack of both power and speed as a utility man in St. Louis. With Donovan back in the fold down the stretch, young infielder
Thomas Saggese will return to more of a bench role.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - John Denton
September 12, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Emeka Egbuka got his NFL career started off with a bang last week. The rookie wideout hauled in four of his six targets for 67 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Atlanta Falcons. He delivered a beautiful 30-yard score in the second quarter. Egbuka found the end zone again with a 25-yard grab as the game-winning score. It's tough to have a much better debut than that right there. He figures to continue having a significant role in the offense with
Chris Godwin (ankle) and
Jalen McMillan (neck) both out. In PPR formats, Egbuka should be viewed as a low-end WR2 for the upcoming Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
September 12, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers catcher
William Contreras (forearm) is back behind the plate on Friday to catch right-hander
Quinn Priester and will hit cleanup in the series opener against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander
Andre Pallante at American Family Field. Contreras was hit by a pitch on his forearm on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers and was held out as a precaution on Wednesday before a team day off on Thursday. The 27-year-old backstop is now in there and will face Priester, whom he is hitting .167 against with an RBI in just six career at-bats. The Venezuelan catcher hasn't been as good as he was last year, but he should be returned to starting fantasy lineups for the weekend. Contreras has looked good so far in September, going 10-for-30 with a double, two RBI, and seven runs scored in eight games.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
September 12, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Mike Evans didn't have a great season opener, but was still able to contribute in the win. Evans hauled in five of his eight targets for 51 yards in the victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The veteran wideout finished with the team-high in receptions and targets. However, Evans saw his fantasy value take a dip with Emeka Egubka and
Bucky Irving catching the three touchdowns. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried as Evans is one of the most consistent wideouts in the league. He should get the benefit of the doubt and remain on the WR1 radar for the upcoming matchup against the Houston Texans.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
September 12, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Rachaad White was barely seen on the field during the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons last week. White rushed the ball twice for 14 yards and hauled in his lone target for two yards in the win.
Bucky Irving is the clear-cut RB1 in Tampa Bay right now. White figures to remain involved in the passing game, but he didn't see a ton of action in the opener. This early in the season it's tough to gauge how much White will be used in the offense. That being said, White is looking like a bench option for the upcoming Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans. White is worth stashing in certain formats because he's the primary backup to Irving, but it doesn't look like he's going to see much of the field right now.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
September 12, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Friday's practice after he was limited in Thursday's session. Godwin practiced with the team on Thursday for the first time this year after suffering an ugly ankle dislocation in Week 7 in 2024. While the 29-year-old is making progress, Friday's DNP is a reminder that he's a long shot to make his return in Week 2 on Monday Night Football against the Houston Texans. Godwin still has a lot of boxes to check with his ankle, but if he keeps making progress, he may be able to return this month. Fantasy managers should be stashing Godwin everywhere, but don't get your hopes up if he doesn't come back in Week 3 against the New York Jets, either. Rookie first-round wideout
Emeka Egbuka really impressed in Week 1 and should continue to be a must-start in fantasy with Godwin sidelined.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buccaneers.com
September 12, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Bucky Irving didn't have an ideal season opener last week. Irving had trouble finding any room to run as he rushed for 37 yards on 14 attempts in the win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was able to salvage his fantasy value by hauling in all four of his targets for eight yards and a touchdown. Despite the struggles, Irving will remain the lead back in Tampa Bay with
Rachaad White only seeing two rushing attempts in the opener. The Bucs are committed to Irving and he'll continue seeing a heavy workload. Irving should remain in the RB1 conversation for the upcoming Monday night matchup against the Houston Texans.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
September 12, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
Baker Mayfield wasn't excellent in the season opener, but he got the job done. Mayfield completed 17-of-32 passing attempts for 176 yards with three touchdowns and zero interceptions in the win over the Atlanta Falcons. The passing yardage was low for Mayfield, but he is missing two of his wide receivers in
Chris Godwin (ankle) and
Jalen McMillan (neck) right now. The three scores gave fantasy managers a good game, so they don't have much to complain about. The Bucs should continue being a pass-heavy offense which should make Mayfield a viable weekly option. Mayfield should once again remain in the mid-range QB1 territory for the upcoming Monday night matchup against the Houston Texans in Week 2.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
September 12, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterback
J.J. McCarthy is a high-end Superflex option as his team plays host to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. Following a brutal first half in the season-opener at Chicago, the Michigan product came alive in the second half, accounting for three fourth-quarter touchdowns and his first NFL win. Now playing behind a home crowd and facing a friendlier matchup from a fantasy perspective, McCarthy has a reasonable opportunity to improve on a lackluster Week 1 from a completions and yards perspective. Attached to a strong supporting cast, McCarthy should give managers some value at the Superflex spot.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers have officially ruled out quarterback
Brock Purdy (toe) for Week 2 action against the New Orleans Saints, according to NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco. Purdy is dealing with turf toe despite playing the entirety of the Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks last weekend. Not only will the 25-year-old miss this Sunday's game, but reports this week have suggested that he could be out multiple weeks. It's more bad news for an extremely battered Niners team early in 2025. Tight end
George Kittle (hamstring) is also out this weekend and will miss at least four games after being placed on Injured Reserve. Former New England Patriots QB
Mac Jones will run San Fran's offense against the Saints. Expect plenty of short and intermediate throws while they lean heavily on running back
Christian McCaffrey. At best, Jones is a desperation QB2 in superflex fantasy leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco
September 12, 2025
Minnesota Vikings running back
Aaron Jones Sr. is a high-end RB3/Flex candidate as his team takes on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. In its first game, Minnesota came up with a solid blueprint that the team is likely to try again, with the veteran earning the lion's share of the backfield receiving work and fellow running back
Jordan Mason taking many of the tough running downs. From a fantasy perspective, Jones will get enough rushing work to pair nicely with his receiving ability to consider starting him, especially in PPR formats. The Vikings have shown they trust Jones in big passing situations, and with receiver
Jordan Addison (suspension) still out, he's likely to earn at least a few key targets.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
In the first week of the season, Minnesota Vikings running back
Jordan Mason made a compelling case for more touches, which bodes well as his team takes on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. The first-year Viking helped turn the tide in last week's win at Chicago with tough running, gaining 68 rushing yards, adding a catch, and showing the setup with incumbent starter
Aaron Jones Sr. can be fantasy relevant for both players. Though the Falcons' defense is mid-tier against fantasy running backs, Mason is the leading candidate to get short-yardage carries, including the valuable ones near the goal line. Though Jones is preferred as a receiver, Mason has RB3/flex potential playing on a good offense with a solid matchup.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver
Justin Jefferson faces a friendly matchup on Sunday with breakout potential against the Atlanta Falcons. Even in a down week for the superstar receiver in the season-opening game, he still went for four catches, 44 yards, and a touchdown, and now he takes on a Falcons defense near the bottom of the pile against fantasy wide receivers. With quarterback
J.J. McCarthy making his first home start and up against a better matchup than last week, the Vikings should see a natural boost to their offense as a whole. That generally means good circumstances for their best player.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Starting Vikings wide receiver
Adam Thielen on Sunday would be a bet that he can recapture the magic in his first game back in Minnesota since being reacquired in a trade with Carolina, albeit one that comes with heavy risk. The Minnesota offense was brutal for three quarters in Week 1, though the Vikings did mount a dramatic comeback and go to the veteran for a key two-point conversion in the fourth quarter. However, Thielen played 57% of offensive snaps and drew only one target, which he dropped. Thielen figures to improve on the number of targets in Week 2, especially with
Jordan Addison (suspension) still out, but he'll likely be in a secondary role and still attached to a first-time starter at quarterback. He should be saved for deeper formats only.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Minnesota Vikings tight end
T.J. Hockenson should be viewed as a starting option when his team plays host to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. The Iowa product had an unremarkable statistical performance in Week 1, but so did most of the Vikings, who were brutal offensively for three quarters before surging to victory in the fourth against the Bears. This time out, Hockenson faces a Falcons defense that is mid-tier against tight ends while the Vikings are still missing No. 2 wide receiver
Jordan Addison (suspension) for another couple weeks. The passing game led by first-time starting quarterback
J.J. McCarthy figures to see a boost behind the home crowd, and Hockenson should be one of the biggest benefactors.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 2 on Sunday against the hosting New Orleans Saints, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports. Jennnings injured his shoulder in the Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks and did not return before missing the first two practices of the week on Wednesday and Thursday. However, the 28-year-old was able to get in a limited practice on Friday, which gives him a chance to suit up for the extremely banged-up Niners. If Jennings plays, both he and
Ricky Pearsall should be peppered with targets with tight end
George Kittle (hamstring) out. However, quarterback
Brock Purdy (toe) is also out, which makes Jennings a pretty volatile and unpredictable fantasy option this weekend if he ends up playing. The former seventh-rounder had only two grabs for 16 yards in the opener before getting hurt.
--Keith HernandezSource: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco
September 12, 2025
For the second straight day on Friday, Las Vegas Raiders tight end
Brock Bowers (knee) is not practicing with the team, according to Silver and Black Sports Network's Jesse Merrick. Bowers was forced to exit the team's Week 1 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday with a knee injury. Although the 22-year-old second-year TE downplayed the severity of his injury, the fact that he has yet to practice this week puts his status very much up in the air for Monday night's divisional tilt versus the Los Angeles Chargers. If you don't already have a viable backup, picking up
Michael Mayer is a strong insurance move in case Bowers is ruled out in Week 2. Bowers had five catches for 103 yards last week before leaving, and he's a must-start everywhere when he's active. Mayer caught three passes for 38 yards in the season opener and will be an intriguing TE2 streamer if Bowers does not play.
--Keith HernandezSource: Silver and Black Sports Network - Jesse Merrick
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