September 14, 2025
According to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, New York Jets tight end
Mason Taylor (ankle) is likely to be available when his team takes on the division rival Buffalo Bills. The rookie is listed as questionable on the Jets' official injury report, but he practiced Friday and has made progress throughout the week, putting him in line to see the field Sunday. Taylor had one catch for 20 yards in Week 1, and he could see some additional work this week. But given the matchup against Buffalo, Taylor should only be considered in formats that start two tight ends.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Ian Rapoport
September 14, 2025
Houston Texans kicker
Ka'imi Fairbairn made all three of his field goal attempts in Week 1, including a pair of long chances from over 50 yards. He accounted for all the Texans' scoring in their 14-9 loss to the Rams as the offense sputtered. If the offense continues to struggle to score touchdowns, Fairbairn could continue to get plenty of field goal chances, and on Monday night, he'll play at home in Houston's NRG Stadium, where the retractable roof usually leads to a friendly kicking environment. Fairbairn is the No. 6 kicker in the RotoBaller rankings, making him a solid starting option in most standard-sized leagues this week.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
September 14, 2025
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu (hamstring) is unlikely to play when his team takes on the Denver Broncos, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. According to Rapoport, the Colts do not believe the former first-round pick's injury is serious, but likely will opt for caution on Sunday. Latu had four sacks as a rookie and looks to be in line for a larger role this season, though the injury is a small setback for the time being. Managers rostering Latu in IDP leagues should look to find another option in Week 2.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Ian Rapoport
September 14, 2025
The Houston Texans defense actually played fairly well in their Week 1 loss to the Rams, but the offense couldn't get a single touchdown as the team fell, 14-9. The defense forced two turnovers and had three sacks against
Matthew Stafford, with Henry To'oTo'o, Will Anderson Jr., and Folorunso Fatukasi each recording a single sack. In Week 2, they'll face
Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football, and in Week 1, the Bucs gave up just one sack with no turnovers against the Falcons. The Texans have a strong enough pass rush to still be a decent option, and they typically play low-scoring games under coach DeMeco Ryans. They are the No. 14 DST according to the RotoBaller rankings, making them a fringe start in most standard-sized leagues.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
September 14, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Harrison Bryant didn't play a snap in Week 1 against the Rams since he was on the practice squad, but he's expected to be involved on Monday Night Football against the Buccaneers since Matt Stover (foot) was placed on IR and is out indefinitely. Bryant will serve as the primary backup behind
Dalton Schultz, but Stover was very involved in Week 1, playing 57% of snaps and catching all four of his targets for 22 yards. While Schultz will likely get most of that work, Bryant could get a few looks as well. The Texans' offensive line struggled in Week 1, so Bryant could also be used as an extra blocker. He's not a fantasy option yet as just the TE56 in the RotoBaller Week 2 rankings, but it will be worth watching how Stover's looks are divided up this Monday night.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
September 14, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings could opt for caution in bringing safety Harrison Smith (illness) back to the field, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The veteran safety only recently returned to practice after missing weeks with an undisclosed ailment, and Rapoport indicated it would not be a surprise to see the Vikings keep him out of the Week 2 game against Atlanta. Smith didn't provide specifics about the illness when he met with reporters this week, but said his conditioning would be the key part of his return. For IDP leagues, Theo Jackson and Jay Ward are likely to see their playing time increase if Smith misses another week.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: NFL Network
September 14, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz has the potential for a big workload in Week 2, when his team hosts the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. Schultz tied for the team lead with five targets in Week 1, and his backup tight end,
Cade Stover, had four more targets.
C.J. Stroud's lack of reliable protection forced him to check down to his tight ends early and often against the Rams. As a result, Schultz hauled in three catches for 28 yards for the Texans' struggling offense against the Rams, while Stover caught all four of his targets for 22 yards. However, Stover also suffered a broken foot and will be out indefinitely, potentially leaving even more work for Schultz. Against the Bucs, Schultz is the No. 18 TE in the RotoBaller rankings, and he can be an emergency starter or TE2 in most standard-sized leagues this week.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
September 14, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Jayden Higgins did lead his team in receiving yards in Week 1, but the offense struggled so badly against the Rams that he still only had 32 yards on two catches. He'll look for better totals in Week 2 against the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football in the early game of the doubleheader. Higgins only played 43% of snaps, working behind veterans
Xavier Hutchinson and
Justin Watson. He drew three targets and converted two into catches, but the third was ripped out of his hands by Cobie Durant for an interception. Higgins flashed some upside, but the fact that he played so few snaps in an offense that struggled so much makes him hard to trust in Week 2. He's the WR67 in the RotoBaller rankings for Week 2, and he should be on the bench in most formats until he gets a larger role. The rookie still has long-term potential, but the offense would have to find its groove to make him a fantasy factor.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
September 14, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Xavier Hutchinson is once again lined up for an expanded role in Week 2, since
Christian Kirk (hamstring) will miss a second straight game when the Texans host the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. Among the team's wide receivers, Hutchinson ranked second in snaps played and in receiving yards in Week 1, totaling 30 yards on two catches while playing 68% of snaps. He also got a rushing opportunity and added five rushing yards. The Texans' offense couldn't get rolling in Week 1 against the Rams, but they'll work for better results this week against the Bucs. Hutchinson is invovled enough that he could have upside if
C.J. Stroud can turn things around going forward. He's a long-shot play to avoid this week, though, since he's ranked as the WR90 in the RotoBaller rankings.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
September 14, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Nico Collins was limited to just three catches for 25 yards in his team's Week 1 loss to the Rams, but he will look to bounce back this week at home against the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. Collins only had five targets in Week 1, but he did still tie for the team lead. He played 53 of 63, by far the most among Texans' receivers, but the team's offense could never get much going against Los Angeles. They'll look to turn things around in Week 2, and Collins is the No. 7 WR in the RotoBaller rankings coming into his matchup against Tampa Bay, who allowed
Drake London eight catches in Week 1. For the Texans' offense to turn things around, they'll need to get their superstar more involved on Monday, and if he gets a high target volume, he could put together a monster game.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
September 14, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Woody Marks was part of the rotation in the team's backfield in Week 1, but the rookie played a very minimal role. He played just seven snaps (11%) against the Rams and took his three carries for three yards. The fourth-round pick showed some upside this training camp and preseason, but is clearly behind
Nick Chubb and
Dare Ogunbowale on the depth chart, and got the same amount of snaps and carries as
Dameon Pierce as well. Down the road, Marks still has the potential to contribute if he can earn more work in the load sharing, but for Week 2 against the Buccaneers, he's a very high-risk play and should be left on the bench in almost all formats. He's the RB63 in the RotoBaller rankings for Week 2.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
September 14, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Dameon Pierce did get a little bit of playing time in Week 1, but he does not look to be a large part of the Texans' backfield rotation coming into their Week 2 matchup against the Buccaneers on Monday. Pierce played only seven snaps (11%) in Week 1 against the Rams, taking his three carries for five yards. He played well behind starter
Nick Chubb and passing-down back
Dare Ogunbowale. He and
Woody Marks got identical workloads, but neither of them showed much reason for more work going forward. Pierce could still have upside later in the year if he claims a bigger role, but for now, he's in an extremely limited role in a struggling offense, so he can be on waiver wires in most leagues. He's only the RB72 in RotoBaller's Week 2 rankings.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
September 14, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Dare Ogunbowale played a larger role than expected in Week 1, and the 31-year-old veteran could be in the rotation again on Monday night, when the Texans host his former team, the Buccaneers. In Week 1, Ogunbowale played 27% of the team's offensive snaps, more than any other running back except. starter
Nick Chubb. He was also the only running back who had any catches, hauling in two passes for 17 yards. He brings value for his pass blocking and receiving skills and should continue to rotate in on passing downs, which does give him very limited upside in the Texans' offense, which sputtered in Week 1 and failed to score a touchdown. The Bucs gave up six catches for 100 receiving yards and a touchdown to the Falcons' running backs in Week 1, so Ogunbowale is an extremely deep sleeper play this week and could be valuable as a DFS bargain streamer. He's only the RB64 in RotoBaller's rankings, though, so he doesn't deserve consideration in most standard leagues this week.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
September 14, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Nick Chubb will again lead the way for his team's backfield rotation in a tough matchup on Monday night against the Buccaneers' strong run defense. Chubb played 51% of the snaps in Week 1 and had 13 carries, while no other running back had more than three. He wasn't very effective against the Rans, running for just 60 yards (4.6 per carry) and failing to catch his only target. Chubb will. likely be in a similar scenario against the Bucs and should have plenty of work, even though he doesn't have the dynamic play-making ability he had before his brutal injuries. The Texans didn't score a touchdown in Week 1, but if Chubb finds the end zone, he could be a borderline starter in Week 2. He's ranked as the RB28 in the RotoBaller rankings, making him an RB3 or a flex play
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
September 14, 2025
Houston Texans quarterback
C.J. Stroud is hoping for a bounce-back season after a down year in 2024, but the new season didn't start well in the Texans' 14-9 loss to the Rams in Week 1. Stroud was limited to just 188 passing yards while completing 19-of-27 passes. He was under pressure from the Rams' strong pass rush most of the day and wasn't able to create enough big plays down the field. His interception came on a pass that was snatched out of the hands of his receiver, so it wasn't really on him. However, he didn't make enough big plays or lead any touchdown drives. Even with new offensive coordinator Nick Caley in command, the issues from last season were evident once again in Week 1. Stroud and the Texans will look to get on track against the Buccaneers in the first game of Monday Night Football's doubleheader, but with how rough the Texans' offense looked, it's hard to support Stroud as a QB1. In the RotoBaller rankings, he's QB17, making him a decent QB2 but a long shot to start in standard, single-QB leagues.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
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