September 11, 2025
The New York Giants have claimed wide receiver
Xavier Gipson off waivers from the New York Jets, per NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Gipson was released by the Jets after his costly special teams fumble played a big role in the team's Week 1 loss. With the Giants, Gipson should have a chance to battle wide receiver
Gunner Olszewski for a role as a reserve slot receiver and primary special teamer. In 35 career NFL games, Gipson has recorded 27 receptions for 268 yards and one touchdown. He should remain off the radar of fantasy managers.
--Will BradySource: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport
September 11, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
JuJu Smith-Schuster finished second on the team in targets (five) in Week 1, hauling in five catches for 55 yards. With top Chiefs wideouts
Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and
Rashee Rice (suspension) both currently sidelined, Smith-Schuster could be a consistent feature in the team's passing game over the next few weeks. While the 28-year-old is not an explosive player, he has shown an ability to be a reliable short-area target, particularly when playing next to Chiefs quarterback
Patrick Mahomes. Because of his projectable floor as a target earner, Smith-Schuster could be a useful bench receiver in deep PPR-leagues while Kansas City is battling wide receiver injuries
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 11, 2025
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio said on The Rich Eisen Show on Thursday that he thinks Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Tyreek Hill could be this year's
Davante Adams. Based on his contract alone, Florio doesn't think Hill will be with Miami next year, and if they continue to lose early in 2025, the incentive to move him will become even greater. After the Dolphins' Week 1 blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Florio was told that both the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers were eyeing Hill. However, things have become more complicated after a report surfaced on Monday that Hill is being accused of domestic violence. A change of scenery might be best for Hill's declining fantasy value in a Dolphins offense that is no longer explosive, but it remains to be seen if it will actually happen. Returning to the Chiefs makes a lot of sense with
Rashee Rice currently suspended and
Xavier Worthy dealing with a dislocated shoulder.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Talk - Mike Florio
September 11, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back
Quinshon Judkins was seen running through drills in the early part of practice on Thursday, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot. It was Judkins' first practice since mandatory minicamp in June, before he was involved in a domestic-violence case that caused him to miss all of training camp and the preseason. The 21-year-old Ohio State product didn't sign his rookie deal with the Browns until last weekend, but now that he's under contract with the team and back at practice, it's possible he could make his NFL debut in Week 2 versus the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. Although Judkins won't be charged with a criminal offense, it's possible the NFL eventually hands him a multi-game suspension. Judkins should be stashed in all fantasy formats, but if he's active this Sunday, he won't be a realistic option for starting fantasy lineups just yet.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
September 11, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Jaylen Wright (knee) was back on the practice field on Thursday and was wearing a compression sleeve on his injured right leg, according to Alain Poupart of SI.com. This was the early portion of practice open to the media, so it's unclear if Wright was officially limited, but it's a good sign nonetheless after he missed the season-opening loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The 22-year-old had surgery on his right knee back in August and is expected to miss multiple weeks at the start of the 2025 campaign, so it would be wise to expect him to sit out in Week 2 in a divisional clash against the New England Patriots. If he's inactive again this weekend, Wright's next chance to play would be in Week 3 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills. Rookie
Ollie Gordon II only had two carries for four yards as the RB2 behind
De'Von Achane in Week 1.
UPDATE: Wright was officially limited on Thursday.--Keith HernandezSource: SI.com - Alain Poupart
September 11, 2025
New York Jets rookie tight end
Mason Taylor (ankle) is back on the practice field on Thursday after he sat out of the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Although Taylor's status for Week 2 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills could still be up in the air, his return to practice is a good sign. We'll have a better idea of his availability once we know if he was full or limited, but right now it looks as though he's trending toward being active on Sunday. The 21-year-old got off to a quiet start to his NFL career in the Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, catching just one pass, although it did go for a healthy 20-yard gain. Taylor has plenty of long-term upside, but early on, he's probably only a stash option in single-year, TE-premium leagues. For Week 2 against Buffalo, consider him a TE3.
UPDATE: Taylor was officially limited on Thursday.--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini
September 11, 2025
Baltimore Ravens tight end
Isaiah Likely (foot) remains sidelined at practice on Thursday, according to Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun. It's Likely's second straight practice missed this week. He has yet to practice since having surgery to fix a fracture in his foot in late July and missed the Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. The 25-year-old has one more day to get on the practice field on Friday, but as of right now, he's looking doubtful to make his 2025 debut on Sunday in Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns.
Mark Andrews caught his only target for five yards on Sunday despite Baltimore putting up 40 points on offense. It doesn't make him extremely attractive in Week 2 for fantasy managers, but we'd expect him to have a bigger role if Likely misses another game, as expected.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Baltimore Sun - Brian Wacker
September 11, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers will turn to quarterback
Mac Jones in Week 2 as they face the New Orleans Saints, with
Brock Purdy sidelined for the next two to five weeks. Jones, now in his fifth season, is tasked with keeping San Francisco on track while the team navigates key injuries. Expect the offense to continue leaning on
Christian McCaffrey, while
Ricky Pearsall and running back
Brian Robinson Jr. provide additional support. Given the circumstances, the 49ers are likely to simplify the offense, prioritizing efficiency and ball control over explosive plays. While San Francisco's supporting cast provides Jones with enough weapons to stay competitive, fantasy managers should exercise caution before inserting him into lineups. For now, Jones profiles more as a wait-and-see option in deeper leagues.
--Shaun AlbinSource: 49ers.com
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
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