September 14, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Burrow (toe) was seen wearing a boot and walking with crutches following Sunday's Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Burrow exited during the first half and did not return. He finished Week 2 with seven completions, 76 yards, and one passing touchdown. If the postgame scene is any indication, it appears the quarterback's injury is considered serious, and he could end up missing some time. If so,
Jake Browning would take over as the Bengals' primary quarterback. Browning led the Bengals to a victory Sunday, but it wasn't pretty as he threw three interceptions. We'll likely get more information on Burrow's status after the team conducts additional medical testing.
--Andersen PickardSource: Kelsey Conway
September 14, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (ankle) has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain after exiting Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Seattle Seahawks, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The 28-year-old finished the game with just one tackle. He will likely be placed on injured reserve as he misses roughly four to six weeks. Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer should handle more defensive snaps opposite T.J. Watt going forward.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
September 14, 2025
New York Jets quarterback
Justin Fields (head) has officially been diagnosed with a concussion following Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Buffalo Bills. He was taken to the locker room in the second half to be evaluated, leaving
Tyrod Taylor as the Jets' primary option under center. Fields finished Sunday's game having completed three of 11 pass attempts for 27 yards through the air, and he also added 49 rushing yards. The Jets will have one week until their next game, which leaves very little time for Fields to recover and clear concussion protocol. If he can't get healthy in time, Taylor would be in line to start at quarterback against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
--Andersen PickardSource: Rich Cimini
September 14, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals rookie first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart (ankle) exited during the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has been ruled out for the remainder of the game. The rookie finishes Week 2 with two tackles. With Stewart sidelined, Myles Murphy should earn more defensive snaps as a rotational piece behind Trey Hendrickson and Joseph Ossai.
--Andersen PickardSource: Cincinnati Bengals
September 14, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
KaVontae Turpin (neck) exited during the second half of Sunday's Week 2 contest against the New York Giants. He is officially questionable to return. He had been heavily involved prior to his departure, catching four passes for 47 yards and a touchdown, rushing for six yards, and returning four kicks for an additional 100 yards.
Jalen Tolbert and
Ryan Flournoy should pick up some of Turpin's offensive snaps until he can return. Tolbert will also handle Turpin's kick and punt return responsibilities.
--Andersen PickardSource: Todd Archer
September 14, 2025
New York Jets quarterback
Justin Fields (head) exited during the second half of Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Buffalo Bills. He was taken to the locker room and is being evaluated for a concussion. At the time of his departure, he had completed just three of 11 pass attempts for 27 yards through the air, and he also added 49 rushing yards.
Tyrod Taylor has entered the game and will lead the Jets' offense until Fields is cleared to return. If Fields officially enters concussion protocol, Taylor would likely be in line to start next week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
--Andersen PickardSource: New York Jets
September 14, 2025
Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (hamstring) exited Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions and is officially doubtful to return. Edwards was dealing with a hamstring earlier this week, so it's possible that he re-aggravated that same injury. With Chicago trailing by multiple possessions, it's unlikely they'll try to get Edwards back into the contest. Assuming his day is done, he finishes Week 2 with four tackles. Noah Sewell should assume a larger role on defense for the duration of Edwards' absence.
--Andersen PickardSource: Chris Emma
September 14, 2025
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Detroit Lions. The 26-year-old had been listed as questionable after exiting earlier in the contest. He finishes the game with a pair of tackles. Jaylon Jones and Nahshon Wright will earn more defensive snaps in Johnson's absence.
--Andersen PickardSource: Chris Emma
September 14, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Burrow (toe) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 2. He exited in the first half and was initially listed as questionable before being downgraded to out. He finishes the week 7-for-13 passing with 76 passing yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions.
Jake Browning took over for Burrow and has kept the Bengals playing a close game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for additional updates on Burrow's status once the Week 2 contest in Cincinnati comes to an end.
--Andersen PickardSource: Tom Pelissero
September 14, 2025
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu (hamstring) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Denver Broncos. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport previously noted that Latu's injury is not believed to be serious, so his absence on Sunday likely indicates the Colts are erring on the side of caution. Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis should earn more defensive snaps in Latu's absence.
--Andersen PickardSource: Stephen Holder
September 14, 2025
Carolina Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu (appendix) is officially active for Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. The 24-year-old has spent several weeks recovering from an appendectomy and missed the Panthers' season opener, so Week 2 represents his season debut. Yosh Nijman (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday, somewhat surprisingly, which means Brady Christensen will operate as Ekwonu's backup.
--Andersen PickardSource: Joe Person
September 14, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of his team's Week 2 game against the Seattle Seahawks due to an ankle injury. Highsmith is a key piece of Pittsburgh's pass rush opposite star edge rusher T.J. Watt. Without Highsmith, third-year edge rusher/linebacker Nick Herbig is likely to receive more playing time. Herbig had 5.5 sacks in 13 games last season for Pittsburgh.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Brooke Pryor
September 14, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Burrow (toe) is questionable to return to his team's Week 2 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a toe injury, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Burrow was taken into the locker room with assistance from trainers and was limping heavily. It remains to be seen whether Burrow will be able to return on Sunday, but the fact that he was not immediately ruled out by the team has to be considered a positive sign.
--Will BradySource: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport
September 14, 2025
Denver Broncos running back
Jaleel McLaughlin is a healthy scratch for his team's Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts. McLaughlin was also inactive in Week 1, so this decision from the team does not necessarily come as a surprise. Without McLaughlin, Denver will roll with the running back trio of
J.K. Dobbins,
RJ Harvey, and
Tyler Badie.
--Will BradySource: Denver Broncos
September 14, 2025
Detroit Lions tight end
Shane Zylstra (ankle) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of his team's Week 2 contest against the Chicago Bears. Zylstra is the Lions' third-string tight end behind
Sam LaPorta and
Brock Wright. His absence may mean a slight uptick in snaps for the remainder of Week 2 for LaPorta.
--Will BradySource: Detroit Lions
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