September 12, 2025
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (groin) was limited in practice again on Friday, but head coach Aaron Glenn expects him to play in Week 2 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills on Sunday, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. It's good news for the Jets' defense this weekend, but it doesn't mean we wouldn't fade their defense/special teams unit in fantasy against the high-octane Bills offense, especially after the Pittsburgh Steelers just put up over 30 points against the Jets in Week 1. Gardner could end up being listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report, but it looks like he'll be able to suit up on Sunday. When fully healthy, Gardner is one of the NFL's best lockdown corners.
UPDATE: Gardner was removed from the final injury report and will play on Sunday.--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garofolo
September 12, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Christian Kirk (hamstring) is missing his second straight day of practice on Friday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Kirk missed the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday and looks primed to miss his second straight game to begin the 2025 season in Monday night's tilt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, the 28-year-old has one more chance to practice on Saturday. But as of now, fantasy managers shouldn't like Kirk's chances of playing in Week 2. Rookie
Jaylin Noel was expected to see most of the slot duties in Week 1 with Kirk out, but he caught just one of two targets for seven yards. The Texans spread the ball around and couldn't do much on offense against the Rams. Expect
Nico Collins to continue to see the vast majority of looks in the passing attack if Kirk sits, with Noel, rookie
Jayden Higgins, and
Xavier Hutchinson battling for secondary looks.
--Keith HernandezSource: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
September 12, 2025
Detroit Lions quarterback
Jared Goff averaged just 5.8 yards per pass attempt in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. He was also sacked four times, and could now be without starting left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) in Week 2. Goff does have an easier matchup on paper this Sunday against the Chicago Bears, whom he torched for 523 passing yards and five touchdowns across two games in 2024. However, particularly if Decker cannot play, Detroit's offensive line looks significantly worse in 2025 and may prevent Goff from consistently pushing the ball downfield. He profiles as a mid-tier fantasy QB2 in Week 2 against the Bears.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) will be inactive for the Week 2 divisional clash against the New York Giants on Sunday, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Bland is dealing with a foot sprain and could also be forced to miss Week 3 against the Chicago Bears. In his absence this weekend, Schottenheimer said that the team will use safeties to help in Bland's nickel cornerback spot against the G-Men. It will leave Dallas' secondary more vulnerable against
Russell Wilson and Company, with Juanyeh Thomas and Markquese Bell likely to see more playing time in the slot. It could be great news for Giants wideout
Wan'Dale Robinson, who was the Giants' clear No. 2 wideout in their Week 1 loss to the Washington Commanders.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jon Machota
September 12, 2025
Like most of the Lions offense,
David Montgomery had a quiet Week 1. The 28-year-old rushed for 25 yards on 11 carries, adding 18 yards on four receptions out of the backfield. The re-worked interior of Detroit's offensive line struggled last week against the Green Bay Packers, but they have an easier matchup on paper against the Chicago Bears in Week 2. In three career games against Chicago, Montgomery has rushed for 230 yards and a touchdown on 43 carries. In the lone game last season where both Montgomery and fellow Lions running back
Jahmyr Gibbs were active, Montgomery earned 21 carries while Gibbs recorded just nine. Detroit's shaky offensive line play in Week 1 raises questions about Montgomery's effectiveness in Week 2, likely making him dependent on finding the end zone to be productive in fantasy. He profiles as a low-end RB3/flex option against the Bears.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles tight end
Dallas Goedert (knee) missed a third straight day of practice on Friday, according to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports. Goedert suffered a knee sprain in the season-opening win over the Dallas Cowboys last Thursday and now looks like he'll miss the Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2. The Eagles have not released their final injury report on Friday or ruled Goedert out yet, but it's trending that way. Fantasy managers with Goedert in their lineups need to have a backup plan in place. The 30-year-old played 92% of the offensive snaps in Week 1, so he's a big part of the offense when he's healthy. If Goedert is out,
Grant Calcaterra will be a deep-league sleeper at the position on Sunday. Receivers
A.J. Brown,
DeVonta Smith, and
Jahan Dotson should also all be more involved.
--Keith HernandezSource: NBC Sports Philadelphia - Dave Zangaro
September 12, 2025
Detroit Lions running back
Jahmyr Gibbs had one of the least efficient games of his career in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers, totaling just 50 yards from scrimmage on 19 touches without reaching the end zone. Gibbs led the Lions in receptions with 10, but he was only able to log 31 receiving yards on those 10 catches. The 23-year-old has a much easier matchup on paper in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears, who allowed 120 rushing yards to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. In two games against Chicago last season, Gibbs rushed for 196 yards and a touchdown on 32 carries and added six catches for 62 yards as a receiver. However, it's worth noting that fellow Lions back
David Montgomery did not play in one of those games, and Gibbs had fewer rush attempts (nine) than Montgomery (11) against the Packers on Sunday. Gibbs remains a must-start fantasy RB1 in Week 2, but he may need to stay heavily involved as a receiver to post a monster game.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Baltimore Ravens tight end
Isaiah Likely (foot) was in uniform and doing a workout in front of the training and medical staff on Friday, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Likely has "upped his activity level" and is getting closer, but he won't play in Week 2 against the division-rival Cleveland Browns. It sounds as though Likely could return as early as Week 3 against the Detroit Lions after fracturing his foot in training camp. The 25-year-old will miss a second straight game to open the year, giving veteran tight end
Mark Andrews an opportunity for increased opportunities this Sunday after he fell flat in the season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday night, when he had just one catch for five yards. We'd expect Andrews to be more involved this weekend, especially if receiver
Rashod Bateman (undisclosed) cannot play.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
September 12, 2025
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (undisclosed) was not present for the start of Friday's practice, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. It's unknown what Bateman is dealing with, but it's a new absence this week, which is concerning. We'll have a better idea of Bateman's availability for a Week 3 divisional clash against the Cleveland Browns when the team releases its final injury report for the week. The 25-year-old wideout was barely involved in the team's 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday night, catching two of his four targets for only 10 yards despite Baltimore's offense facing little resistance from Buffalo's defense. It was a poor showing from Bateman, but he'll surely be more involved at times in 2025. However, his availability is now in question for this Sunday. If Bateman is out in Week 2,
DeAndre Hopkins will be the clear WR2 behind
Zay Flowers.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
September 12, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Jaylen Wright (knee) is unlikely to play in Week 2 on Sunday against the division-rival New England Patriots, but head coach Mike McDaniel is not 100 percent certain, according to Travis Winfield of MiamiDolphins.com. Wright missed the Week 1 loss to the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday but was able to return to the practice field in a limited fashion this week while wearing a sleeve on his leg. The 22-year-old could draw a questionable tag on Friday's final injury report, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to make his season debut this weekend. Wright also won't be a lock to return in Week 3 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills, with that contest coming next Thursday night. Last week, with Wright inactive, rookie
Ollie Gordon II was barely involved behind starter
De'Von Achane.
UPDATE: Wright is officially listed as doubtful.--Keith HernandezSource: MiamiDolphins.com - Travis Wingfield
September 12, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders tight end
Michael Mayer may be due for an elevated workload this Monday night when he faces off against the Los Angeles Chargers. Mayer saw an increased snapshare in Week 1's win over the New England Patriots when teammate
Brock Bowers (knee) picked up a knee injury. Bowers was tagged with a DNP on Thursday, and with the Raiders playing on Monday night, it's possible we won't know his definitive status in time for Sunday roster decisions. In the case he can't go, Mayer would slot in as Las Vegas' de facto TE1 and should see a good bit of work in the passing game. If Bowers plays, the Notre Dame product would be difficult to trust, particularly in a difficult matchup. Mayer comes in as RotoBaller's PPR TE39 ahead of Week 2.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
September 12, 2025
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that tight end
Darren Waller (hip) will be out in Week 2 against the division-rival New England Patriots. Waller has not practiced this week and will miss his second straight game in 2025 after coming out of retirement to join the Dolphins. The 32-year-old was ramping up all summer during training camp after not playing at all in 2024, and he suffered a hip injury in practice last week. His injury doesn't appear to be very serious, but the Dolphins aren't going to take any chances with a player who sat out all of last year. It remains to be seen if Waller will be able to make his Dolphins debut in Week 3 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills, but it's probably unlikely, given that it will be on a short week next Thursday night.
Tanner Conner and
Julian Hill will continue to fill in at TE, but neither player will be an acceptable fantasy streamer in Week 2.
--Keith HernandezSource: MiamiDolphins.com - Travis Wingfield
September 12, 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) will suit up for a Week 2 divisional matchup against the New England Patriots on Sunday despite being on the injury report this week, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Waddle suffered a minor shoulder injury in the Week 1 blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts and put in a couple of limited practices this week heading into Friday. The 26-year-old looks fine after catching four of his five targets for only 30 yards last weekend while playing just 65 percent of the offensive snaps. It was an ugly showing for Waddle and the Dolphins' offense against Indy last weekend, but they'll try to get it turned around quickly against a very beatable Patriots squad. Until we see Miami's offense get it figured out after a disappointing 2024 campaign, Waddle will merely be a WR4/flex option in fantasy lineups.
--Keith HernandezSource: MiamiDolphins.com - Travis Wingfield
September 12, 2025
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Jaxon Smith-Njigba will look to follow up his stellar Week 1 performance in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. JSN displayed early chemistry with new quarterback
Sam Darnold in the team's home opener. His nine receptions for 124 yards both led the team by a long shot. Smith-Njigba looked the part as well, constantly getting open and putting himself in position to succeed. The Steelers just got torched by New York Jets wide receiver
Garrett Wilson in Week 1. Wilson proved that the Steelers' defense may not be as scary as many thought it would be, at least not to start the season. Regardless, Smith-Njigba seems to be a perfect fit in the new Seahawks offensive scheme, which should make him matchup-proof. He was the WR12 in Week 1, and he has a great opportunity to finish as a WR1 once again this week.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Cooper Kupp should be avoided in fantasy lineups in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In fact, Kupp should be avoided until the Seahawks prove that they can make anything happen in the passing game outside of wide receiver
Jaxon Smith-Njigba. That day may very well come. Kupp's role in the slot is very valuable in offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's offense. However, the Seahawks will need time to implement the new system with all the new pieces fully. Kupp's volume will be one to watch in Week 2. He only received three targets in Week 1 with quarterback
Sam Darnold locking in Smith-Njigba. As the offensive chemistry grows, Darnold will begin spreading the ball around more. Once Kupp's targets increase, he should find himself back on the flex radar. However, based on where he was drafted, you likely have plenty of other flex options in the short term.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
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