September 11, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles tight end
Dallas Goedert (knee) was once again absent from practice Thursday as he continues to deal with a knee sprain suffered in Week 1 against the Cowboys. Goedert was productive before the injury, catching all seven of his targets for 44 yards, but his Week 2 availability against the Chiefs is now in jeopardy. If Goedert is sidelined, the Eagles will likely turn to a combination of
Grant Calcaterra and
Kylen Granson. Calcaterra logged 59% of the offensive snaps in Week 1 and would be the top candidate to step in, while Granson saw action on 27% of plays. Fantasy managers should closely monitor Goedert's status, as his absence would lower the ceiling of Philadelphia's passing game.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Dave Zangaro
September 11, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is expected to practice in some capacity on Thursday, signaling progress in his recovery from a dislocated shoulder suffered in the season opener. The injury came during a collision with teammate
Travis Kelce, ending a quiet debut where the second-year wideout failed to record a catch. While surgery was initially considered, the Chiefs opted for a non-surgical route to expedite Worthy's return. Limited practice participation is a promising step, and Kansas City remains optimistic about his role moving forward. Last season, Worthy flashed his big-play potential by posting 59 receptions, 638 yards, and six touchdowns. Once fully healthy, he is expected to play a prominent role in the offense alongside Kelce and
Marquise Brown.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Pete Sweeney
September 11, 2025
Baltimore Ravens tight end
Mark Andrews is looking to bounce back in Week 2 after a disappointing opener against the Bills in which he recorded just one catch for five yards. While the box score was discouraging, the underlying usage tells a more positive story. Andrews logged 75% of Baltimore's offensive snaps and ran routes on 72% of
Lamar Jackson's drop-backs, showing he remains a featured part of the passing game. Fantasy managers shouldn't overreact to the slow start, especially with a matchup against the Browns on deck. Cleveland allowed five receptions for 40 yards to Bengals tight ends in Week 1, and their aggressive pass rush led by Myles Garrett could force Lamar Jackson into more quick throws. That bodes well for Andrews' involvement.
--Shaun AlbinSource: BaltimoreRavens.com
September 11, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver
Jalen Royals (knee) missed another practice on Thursday, putting his availability for Sunday's Super Bowl rematch with the Eagles in serious doubt. The fourth-round pick impressed throughout the preseason and was expected to carve out an early role in the Chiefs' passing attack, but lingering knee tendinitis has delayed his NFL debut. Royals' absence leaves Kansas City relying heavily on
Marquise Brown, who operated as the clear No. 1 option in Week 1. Fantasy managers should view Brown as a viable low-end WR2 or strong flex play, while veterans
JuJu Smith-Schuster and
Travis Kelce remain key targets for
Patrick Mahomes. Until Royals is healthy enough to return, Kansas City's offense will continue to funnel through its established playmakers.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Pete Sweeney
September 11, 2025
Buffalo Bills running back
James Cook (hamstring) is fully healthy heading into Week 2 after logging a full practice Thursday and being removed from the injury report. Cook was heavily involved in the Bills' offense during their season opener against Baltimore, racking up 44 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground while adding five catches for 58 yards through the air. His dual-threat ability makes him a valuable piece in both real-life and fantasy football, as
Josh Allen and the Bills continue to rely on his versatility. With a pivotal divisional matchup against the New York Jets on deck, Cook's role should once again feature high usage, giving him strong appeal as a locked-in RB2 with upside in PPR formats.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Buffalo Bills PR
September 11, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said wide receiver
Chris Godwin (ankle) and offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) may return to play on Monday night against the Houston Texans in Week 2, although it would be "extremely unlikely," per FOX Sports' Greg Auman. Both Godwin and Wirfs are coming back from long absences and just returned to the practice field on Thursday, so fantasy managers should not be expecting Godwin to suit up for his 2025 debut on Monday. The 29-year-old suffered a season-ending dislocation of his left ankle in Week 7 of last year. It's good news that he's finally back on the practice field, but he could be fighting an uphill battle to play in Week 3 against the New York Jets, too. It's a bit early to get excited about Godwin coming back, but he should be stashed in all fantasy formats.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
September 11, 2025
The NFL is saying that it will not discipline Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson for his interaction with a fan in Buffalo in the team's Week 1 loss to the Bills on Sunday Night Football, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. "The matter has been addressed by the club, and there is no further action from the league," a league spokesman said. Jackson was coming to the defense of a teammate who was being pushed by a fan after the Ravens scored a touchdown in a hostile environment. The 28-year-old will not face a suspension or a fine and will be active for a Week 2 divisional tilt on the road against the Cleveland Browns. The two-time MVP went 14-for-19 for 209 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to Buffalo and also had six carries for 70 rushing yards and another touchdown. The elite dual-threat QB is a must-start in all fantasy leagues against Cleveland.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
September 11, 2025
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that rookie running back
Jordan James (finger) will be healthy and ready to go for a Week 2 meeting in New Orleans against the Saints on Sunday, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic. James did not play in the Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks after breaking his finger in early August, but he was limited in Wednesday's practice and appears to be in line to make his regular-season NFL debut this weekend. It's finally a good piece of injury news for the banged-up Niners, but the 21-year-old RB figures to be no better than the RB4 for the team behind
Christian McCaffrey,
Brian Robinson Jr., and
Isaac Guerendo. And just because James is finally healthy, it doesn't mean he'll actually be active on game day on Sunday. He is strictly a dynasty/keeper stash right now.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - David Lombardi
September 11, 2025
New York Giants wide receiver
Wan'Dale Robinson (ankle) is back at practice on Thursday after he was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday, according to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. Robinson's return to practice on Thursday is a good sign that he'll be able to suit up in Week 2 against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues will still want to keep a close eye on his status going into the weekend. The 24-year-old may need to upgrade to a full practice to avoid a questionable tag on Friday's final injury report for the week. In the Week 1 loss to the Washington Commanders, Robinson operated as the clear WR2 behind
Malik Nabers, playing 76% of the offensive snaps while catching six of eight targets for 55 yards. The Giants' offense didn't look great, but Robinson should be in consideration as a WR4/flex in PPR leagues if he's active in Week 2.
UPDATE: Robinson was limited on Thursday.--Keith HernandezSource: New York Daily News - Pat Leonard
September 11, 2025
Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports that New York Giants wide receiver
Malik Nabers (back) will be a full-go in Thursday's practice after he was limited on Wednesday with an ongoing back issue that the team has been managing. Nabers was also a DNP last Friday, but he was active in the Week 1 loss to the Washington Commanders and had five catches for 71 yards on 12 targets in the season opener. Although New York's offense was stagnant in quarterback
Russell Wilson's debut, it was a good sign that Nabers still had double-digit targets. The 22-year-old former first-rounder may have to manage his back issue for most of the season, but as long as he's on the field on game day, he'll be a must-start, high-end WR1 for fantasy. Nabers has a real shot to go off this weekend against a Dallas secondary that is a bit thin. "He'll be good," head coach Brian Daboll said.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Daily News - Pat Leonard
September 11, 2025
Baltimore Ravens tight end
Mark Andrews was a massive disappointment for any fantasy managers who had him in their starting lineups in Week 1. In the team's 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Andrews was targeted only once for a five-yard catch. What's even more head-scratching is that he had just one target with fellow TE
Isaiah Likely (foot) inactive. Likely hasn't returned to practice this week and doesn't appear to be on track to make his 2025 debut in Week 2 this Sunday against the division-rival Cleveland Browns, but will Andrews be able to get more involved? The Browns gave up just one reception for 14 yards to Bengals tight end
Mike Gesicki in their Week 1 loss, but the Ravens figure to get Andrews more involved this weekend in the passing game, especially if Likely is out again. Despite his Week 1 dud, Andrews should be considered a top-10 TE in fantasy in one of the best offenses in football.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
September 11, 2025
Along with wide receiver
Chris Godwin (ankle), Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) will practice on Thursday for the first time since having surgery on his knee in July, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. It's all part of their conditioning to hopefully play in a few weeks. The Bucs plan to have both Godwin and Wirfs practice twice this week, but they won't be active on Monday night to face the Houston Texans in Week 2. Wirfs, the team's starting left tackle when healthy, had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee during the summer and is expected to miss the first couple of games of the year. How much progress Wirfs can make this week and next week will determine if he'll be in play to make his season debut in Week 3 against the New York Jets. Charlie Heck should make another start at left tackle against Houston.
UPDATE: Wirfs was officially limited on Thursday.--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
September 11, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
George Pickens participated in 92% (56) of the team's snaps during their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1, the exact figure as star teammate
CeeDee Lamb. The fourth-year pro didn't garner the same lofty target total Lamb drew (13), placing third on the team behind tight end
Jake Ferguson, who had six (four). However, Pickens was out there for darn-near every snap and drew a long pass interference penalty. While quarterback
Dak Prescott couldn't connect with his new wideout on any deep targets, there will be plenty more opportunities for the duo to do so. Furthermore, Lamb should draw extra coverage frequently, giving Pickens plenty of one-on-one opportunities on the outside. He's a WR3 with high-end WR2 upside.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
September 11, 2025
Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) could miss a couple of weeks with a right-foot injury that he suffered in practice on Monday, sources told Todd Archer of ESPN. Bland's foot injury is unrelated to the foot issue that limited him to only seven games played in 2024, when he dealt with a stress fracture in his left foot that required surgery. He did not practice on Wednesday as the team began preparations for Week 2 against the division-rival New York Giants. With Bland now injured and cornerback Trevon Diggs still working his way back from knee surgery back in January, Dallas' secondary depth is very thin early on. Diggs played only 27 defensive snaps in the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, although he said he could see more action this Sunday. On 63 defensive snaps in the season opener last Thursday, Bland recorded three tackles.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN Dallas - Todd Archer
September 11, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Ricky Pearsall is set to see an elevated workload in Sunday's meeting with the New Orleans Saints due to a myriad of injuries his team has faced. The 49ers won their opening matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, but it didn't come without some collateral damage. Tight end
George Kittle (hamstring) landed on IR with a hamstring injury, while fellow wideout
Jauan Jennings (shoulder) picked up a shoulder issue of his own. Jennings isn't a lock to play in Week 2, leaving Pearsall and running back
Christian McCaffrey as the 49ers' top options against New Orleans. Unfortunately, quarterback
Brock Purdy (shoulder, toe) isn't likely to start either, meaning Pearsall could -- and will probably -- be catching passes from former New England Patriot
Mac Jones. The University of Florida product's target quality gets a downgrade if that's the case, but hopefully, his volume will help mitigate that.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
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