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Rams Don't Have a Timeline for Myles Garrett's Return
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that he does not have a timeline for how many games All-Pro edge rusher Myles Garrett (knee) will miss after he undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. Garrett will miss at least the next four games after the Rams surprisingly placed him on Injured Reserve after last Thursday's season-opening loss to the division-rival San Francisco 49ers in Australia. The earliest Garrett could rejoin the Rams' defensive line would be on Oct. 18 against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals. The 30-year-old seven-time Pro Bowler and five-time first-team All-Pro missed most of training camp this summer and did not look like himself in the Week 1 opener last Thursday, failing to record a single tackle. The Rams pulled Garrett late in the blowout loss. It is not the start Garrett wanted to have in L.A. after breaking the single-season NFL sack record with 23 sacks in 2025 with the Cleveland Browns. In IDP fantasy formats, Garrett should be stashed until he is healthy enough to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks.
Source: ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop
Source: ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop
Lincoln Kienholz a Rising Fantasy Asset
Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz has started his season strong and continues to rise as a college football fantasy asset as a result. Across two games, Kienholz has completed 68% of his passes for 639 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. The QB has added 111 rushing yards and three touchdowns across 20 attempts, flashing dual-threat ability. A tough test against SMU in Week 3 awaits, but with how Kienholz has performed early on, he's one to trust in more fantasy leagues. If he keeps delivering big fantasy scores, expect his own and start percentages to keep going up as well. Fantasy owners lacking at quarterback could benefit from adding Kienholz before Week 3. Owners in deeper fantasy setups should seriously consider adding the Louisville quarterback.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
TreVeyon Henderson to Return to Practice on Monday
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) will return to practice on Monday, head coach Mike Vrabel told Mike Reiss of ESPN. Henderson was unable to practice all of last week before being ruled out for the Week 1 season-opening loss last Wednesday to the Seattle Seahawks. The fact that the 23-year-old will return early this week suggests that he will have a legitimate chance to make his 2026 debut in Week 2 this Sunday when the team squares off against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his absence, Rhamondre Stevenson handled 18 rushing attempts for 51 yards (2.8 yards per carry) while catching five of six targets for 44 yards through the air. Corey Kiner backed him up and had only six carries for 11 yards as the RB2. If Henderson is cleared for Week 2 later this week, he is expected to split backfield work with Stevenson, although the Pats could ease Henderson in after he missed the last few weeks of training camp with his ankle injury. At best, Henderson will be a shaky RB3/flex option for fantasy managers if he plays against Pittsburgh.
Source: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss
Source: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss
Ethan Davis Out for the Season
Tennessee tight end Ethan Davis is out for the season after sustaining a significant knee injury during the Volunteers' Week 2 win over Georgia Tech, per On3. Davis left the field and entered the injury tent on the Vols' sideline during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game, which ended in a 45-24 Tennessee victory. Davis was enjoying a solid start to the season, recording three receptions, two of which went for touchdowns, in his team's first two games of the year. Davis has been with Tennessee since 2023 and has recorded 39 career receptions for 433 yards and six touchdowns. With Davis out, Tennessee will likely turn to DaSaahn Brame, who has one reception for seven yards this year. Tennessee takes on Kennesaw State in Week 3.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Kyler Murray's Week 2 Status is Uncertain
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (concussion) was knocked out of the Week 1 season-opening win over the division-rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday in the first quarter with a concussion and was eventually ruled out. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said that Murray was in good spirits after the game in the locker room, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It is good news, but we just do not know how quickly Murray will progress through the league's concussion protocol or if he will be cleared for the Week 2 game versus the division-rival Chicago Bears. It means that veteran backup Carson Wentz, who came into the game to throw three touchdowns and lead the Vikings to a win, could be the starter in Week 2 versus Chicago. It also means that former first-rounder J.J. McCarthy, who lost the starting competition this summer, could be elevated to the backup role this coming weekend. Murray was entering a potential bounce-back year in 2026 in his new home in Minnesota with better offensive weapons around him, but his Week 1 concussion does not mean that he cannot bounce back as the Vikings' starter once he is cleared from his concussion. UPDATE: O'Connell said that Murray is officially in the league's concussion protocol.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding Off to Hot Start
The season has started with a bang for wide receiver Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding, who has led the Maryland passing game with 14 receptions through his first two games of the year. Abdul-Rahim Gladding went from a solid performance consisting of six receptions for 57 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against Hampton to an even more impressive performance in Week 2 against UConn, finishing with eight receptions for 130 yards and a score. The Terrapins junior is averaging 13.4 yards per reception and now looks ahead to a matchup with Virginia Tech on Saturday. It's not a great matchup for Abdul-Rahim Gladding on paper, as the Hokies have allowed just 137 yards passing through their first two games of the year. Still, Virginia Tech's first two opponents this season have been VMI and Old Dominion, which aren't of the same caliber as Maryland. If the Terrapins have a good day offensively, expect Abdul-Rahim Gladding to be involved prominently.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Wan'Dale Robinson Is a Priority PPR Add for Week 2
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson gave fantasy managers a familiar stat line in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the New York Jets, catching five of six targets for 38 yards. It wasn't a big day, but the six targets tied rookie Carnell Tate for the team lead while Cam Ward managed only 140 passing yards. Robinson's value has never depended on piling up deep shots. He caught 92 passes for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns with the Giants last season, then signed with Tennessee and reunited with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. The Titans also list him as a starter, so there is no role question to solve here. What needs to improve is the offense around him. Tennessee produced only 195 total yards in the opener, and Robinson averaged 7.6 yards per catch. That can make him frustrating outside of full-PPR formats. Still, five catches in a poor offensive showing are enough to keep the floor interesting. If Robinson was left on the waiver wire, he should be a priority add in PPR leagues ahead of Week 2 against Philadelphia, with more value as a steady depth option than a high-ceiling play.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kari Ashley Could Help Tight End-Needy Team
It didn't come against a top-tier opponent, but tight end Kari Ashley's performance during TCU's Week 2 win over Grambling is worth paying attention to. While Ashley is not one of RotoBaller's top 22 tight ends ranked, he could be a sneaky waiver addition as fantasy managers reset expectations for their roster entering Week 3. Ashley led the Horned Frogs' passing game with seven receptions for 119 yards and two touchdowns, including a long reception of 37 yards during a 63-7 victory over the Tigers. Ashley has now totaled 10 receptions through his team's first two games, proving to be a potential breakout candidate as the year goes on. TCU takes on another inferior opponent this week in Arkansas State, which has allowed its opponents to rack up a whopping 384.5 yards per game through two matchups this season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Dontayvion Wicks Worth Adding After Explosive Eagles Debut
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks made two catches count in Sunday's 24-22 win over Washington, finishing with 73 yards and a touchdown on four targets. His first reception as an Eagle went 64 yards, and he later got loose from Mike Sainristil for a nine-yard score. That kind of stat line can be easy to dismiss on only four looks, but Wicks wasn't coming from nowhere. He started Week 1, remains listed with the first team on Philadelphia's depth chart, and the Eagles traded a 2026 fifth-round pick and 2027 sixth-rounder for him before extending him through 2027. Philadelphia also threw just 25 times in the opener. Four targets are the part to watch. That is not enough to call Wicks a weekly starter with DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert and first-round rookie Makai Lemon all competing for the ball. There is a real role here, though, plus enough downfield ability to matter without huge volume. Wicks is worth adding in 12-team leagues before Week 2 at Tennessee, especially for managers looking for receiver upside rather than an immediate plug-and-play option.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jacory Barney Jr. an Intriguing Waiver Addition
Through two games, Nebraska wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. is working his way into the conversation as a potential waiver-wire addition for college football fantasy managers. Barney, ranked WR90 in RotoBaller's Week 3 rankings, exploded for 115 yards receiving and two touchdowns on eight receptions during the Cornhuskers' win over Bowling Green this past Saturday. This week, Nebraska will take on a lesser foe in North Dakota, which allowed Portland State's quarterback to pass for over 230 yards and three touchdowns in Week 2. North Dakota has allowed 218.7 yards passing per game through three matchups, while allowing its opponents to record five touchdown receptions. Barney Jr. is projected to score 8.4 fantasy points this week against the Fighting Hawks.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Mike Washington Jr. Is a Must-Stash After Strong NFL Debut
Las Vegas Raiders running back Mike Washington Jr. made good use of his limited work in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Miami Dolphins, turning seven carries into 41 yards. Ashton Jeanty still owned the backfield with 23 carries and six catches, so Washington is not pushing for a starting fantasy spot in Week 2. He is becoming harder to leave on waiver wires, though. The Raiders traded up to take Washington 122nd overall in April, and the 6-foot-2, 228-pound rookie opened the season second to Jeanty on the depth chart. Washington also handled first-team work when Jeanty left an August practice with an injury, giving Las Vegas a chance to see him with the starting offense before the games counted. Seven carries do not give Washington much standalone value yet, especially with Jeanty healthy. They do reinforce his place as the back fantasy managers want behind him. Washington should be stashed in 12-team leagues before that role becomes more expensive, rather than viewed as a Week 2 play against the Chargers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Fame Ijeboi Climbing Rankings Following 100-Yard Effort
Fame Ijeboi has jumped out to an impressive start to the 2026 season, recording over 200 yards rushing on an average of 5.3 yards per carry through Purdue's first two games of the season. Ijeboi went off for 114 yards rushing and three touchdowns during a Week 2 overtime loss at the hands of Wake Forest, doing so while receiving a heavy workload of 27 carries. He also finished the game with six receptions for 42 yards, proving he is a dual threat out of the backfield and a player fantasy managers should consider adding to their starting lineup this week. Ijeboi went from RB48 in Rotoballer's Week 2 rankings to RB47 with Week 3 approaching. It was a small jump, but we may see him climb even higher after this week's matchup against UCLA, which allowed San Diego State to rush for 144 yards in Week 2.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Caleb Douglas Is a Week 2 Priority Wide Receiver Add
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Caleb Douglas made his NFL debut count on Sunday, catching five of seven targets for a team-high 94 yards in a 27-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The yardage set a franchise record for a player making his Dolphins debut. Miami used the 75th overall pick on Douglas in April, and head coach Jeff Hafley said before Week 1 that Douglas and fellow rookie Chris Bell deserved to start. Douglas then went out and led the team in receiving despite Malik Willis completing only 15 passes. The encouraging part for fantasy managers is that the production came with a role already in place. Seven targets in his first NFL game is enough to make the usage worth chasing. Bell and Malik Washington are still part of the receiver mix, and Miami's passing game remains a concern. That keeps Douglas from being an automatic Week 2 starter. It should not keep him off waiver claims, though. In 12-team leagues, Douglas belongs near the top of the wide receiver pickup list and makes more sense as an upside stash against San Francisco.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jose Delgado Suffers Third-Round Submission Loss
Jose Delgado suffered a third-round submission loss to Jean Silva in the main event of Noche UFC 4 on Saturday. Delgado had some success in the first round and even stunned Silva in the opening round, but then Silva came out aggressive in the second and third rounds, and eventually, he found an opening and submitted Delgado via one armed rear-naked choke. In 12:57 of action, Delgado landed 40 significant strikes. With the loss, Delgado dropped to 12-3 as a pro and is now 4-2 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Jean Silva Scores Third-Round Submission Win
Jean Silva won his second straight fight by scoring a third-round submission win over Jose Delgado in the main event of Noche UFC 4 on Saturday. Silva started slow and got stunned in the first round, before turning things around in the second and the third rounds, finding an opening at 2:57 of the third round to secure a one-arm rear-naked choke that forced Delgado to tap out. In 12:57 of action, Silva landed a takedown and 39 significant strikes. With the win, Silva improved to 18-3 as a pro and is now 7-1 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
