September 18, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder
Tommy Edman is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers have been fairly cautious with Edman since he returned from the injured list. He normally only plays in second consecutive games before getting a breather. Edman has struggled against right-handed pitching this season, so it makes sense why he's taking a seat on Thursday. In his absence,
Miguel Rojas covers second base while
Andy Pages patrols center field against right-hander
Logan Webb on Thursday. Edman doesn't offer enough upside with the bat to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats right now.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 18, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Sal Frelick is headed to the bench ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This seems like purely a matchup decision with left-hander
Yusei Kikuchi on the mound for the Halos. Frelick has been impressive with the bat lately as he carries a six-game hitting streak into this contest. He mashed a big three-run home run during Wednesday's contest. He figures to be back in the mix for Friday's contest. Frelick is someone that has hit well enough this season to warrant rostering in most formats for the fantasy playoffs.
Isaac Collins,
Blake Perkins, and
Jackson Chourio will cover the outfield for the Brewers on Thursday.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 18, 2025
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher
Jose Soriano (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday. Soriano was hit in the forearm by a line drive during his start on Wednesday. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so Soriano is only dealing with a contusion. Despite that, Soriano is going to miss the rest of the regular season. He'll finish the 2025 campaign with a 4.26 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and a 152/78 K/BB ratio across 31 starts. In a corresponding move, left-hander
Sam Aldegheri has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake. Aldegheri has pitched well in the minors this season and figures to take over Soriano's spot in the rotation for the rest of the season.
--Andy WebbSource: Rhett Bollinger
September 18, 2025
Baltimore Orioles first baseman
Ryan Mountcastle (finger) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the New York Yankees. It was recently revealed that Mountcastle missed the last two games due to a minor finger injury. He appears to be fine now, so he won't require a stint on the injured list. He'll bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter versus left-hander
Max Fried on Thursday. Mountcastle has seen his playing time dip down the stretch of the season. The O's seem committed to
Coby Mayo at first base, so Mountcastle could be a trade candidate this winter. At the moment, Mountcastle is nothing more than a deep league option.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 18, 2025
Denver Broncos tight end
Evan Engram (back) has missed both of the team's practices so far this week with a back injury, according to Aric DiLalla of DenverBroncos.com. Engram's availability for the Week 3 divisional tilt on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers is now firmly in question unless he can return to practice in some capacity on Friday. At best, the 31-year-old will probably be questionable for the weekend if he's able to practice on Friday. Lauded as potentially one of quarterback
Bo Nix's favorite targets after Denver signed him in the offseason in free agency, Engram has been quiet through two games, catching four of six targets for 33 yards. He's shaping up as a fadeable TE2 this week now that he's dealing with an injury. If Engram is out,
Adam Trautman would operate as Denver's TE1, although fantasy managers should be able to find better streaming options.
--Keith HernandezSource: DenverBroncos.com - Aric DiLalla
September 18, 2025
New York Yankees infielder
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This appears to be a rare rest day for Chisholm who last sat out on August 23. Chisholm has been a solid contributor lately, slashing .259/.283/.414 with three home runs, eight RBI, and five steals in September. The expectation is that he'll be back in the lineup on Friday. In the meantime,
Amed Rosario will take over at second base and bat fifth on Thursday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 18, 2025
Los Angeles Angels catcher
Logan O'Hoppe is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. O'Hoppe made his return to the lineup on Tuesday after missing some time due to a concussion. He went hitless during his return and is now set to miss his second straight game on Thursday. There is no word on O'Hoppe still dealing with any lingering symptoms. This sounds like a matchup decision based on O'Hoppe's struggles against right-handed pitching this season.
Sebastian Rivero will bat eighth and do the catching versus right-hander
Quinn Priester on Thursday.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 18, 2025
Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers tight end
Tucker Kraft (knee) suffered a "little knee tweak" in practice on Thursday, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Kraft checked out OK after the injury scare. It's still a bit unclear if Kraft is in danger of missing the Week 3 contest this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, but it sounds like the Packers and Kraft's fantasy managers dodged a bullet. The 24-year-old broke out in the Week 2 win over the Washington Commanders last Thursday night with 124 receiving yards and a touchdown. If Kraft is available this weekend, he's a must-start, high-end TE1, especially with receivers
Jayden Reed (foot, collarbone) and
Christian Watson (knee) out. Through two weeks, Kraft is the fantasy TE1 with eight grabs for 140 yards and two scores. If he's out in Week 3,
Luke Musgrave would immediately become a TE1 streaming option against Cleveland.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
September 18, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver
Jalen Royals (knee) was able to upgrade to a full practice for the first time this year on Thursday after he was listed as limited in the first Week 3 practice on Wednesday, according to Matt McMullen of Chiefs.com. Royals missed the first two games of his rookie season with a knee injury, but his full practice on Thursday suggests he'll be active in Week 3 against the New York Giants as the Chiefs look for their first win of the year. How big a role the 22-year-old fourth-rounder has in KC's offense will depend on the status of
Xavier Worthy, who is attempting to play through a torn labrum in his shoulder that he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. However, even if Royals is active and Worthy misses a second straight game, the rookie wideout will probably be no better than the WR4 behind
Marquise Brown,
JuJu Smith-Schuster, and
Tyquan Thornton.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chiefs.com - Matt McMullen
September 18, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
Josh Reynolds (hamstring) did not play in the Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills due to a hamstring injury, and he has yet to practice this week, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Reynolds has one more day to return to the practice field on Friday, but as of right now, it's looking like he's going to miss a second straight game. Even if the 30-year-old veteran practices on Friday and plays on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he'll be an easy flex fade with veteran quarterback
Tyrod Taylor starting in place of the injured
Justin Fields (concussion). In the season-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Reynolds wasn't involved much despite the team putting up over 30 points, as he caught just two of three targets for 18 yards. If Reynolds misses another game,
Tyler Johnson and
Allen Lazard should start next to
Garrett Wilson in three-wide sets.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini
September 18, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Noah Brown (groin, knee) missed another practice on Thursday and is trending toward missing Week 3 action this Sunday against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. Brown has not practiced at all since injuring his groin/knee in last Thursday night's loss to the Green Bay Packers. The 29-year-old has one more chance to practice on Friday, but at this point, it's not looking good for him playing this weekend. In the Week 1 win over the New York Giants, Brown recorded just two grabs on three targets for 27 yards, and he had one catch on four targets for a nine-yard gain in Week 2 before he was injured. Brown is a distant No. 3 in Washington's offense behind
Terry McLaurin and
Deebo Samuel Sr. and should probably be on the waiver wire in 12-team fantasy leagues. If he sits in Week 3, rookie
Jaylin Lane,
Luke McCaffrey, and
Chris Moore will battle for WR3 targets.
--Keith HernandezSource: Commanders.com
September 18, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back
Bhayshul Tuten (shoulder) was seen wearing a non-contact jersey on the field during Thursday's practice, according to Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union. It means that Tuten was limited in practice for the second straight day this week after apparently picking up a shoulder injury in the Week 2 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The 23-year-old may need to upgrade to a full practice session on Friday if he wants to avoid a questionable tag heading into this weekend's divisional clash against the 0-2 Houston Texans. It could open rookie
LeQuint Allen Jr. up to the RB2 role behind starter
Travis Etienne Jr. Tuten got a big boost in his fantasy stock when the Jags traded
Tank Bigsby to the Eagles last week, and it showed immediately in an elevated workload last weekend, when he had eight carries for 42 yards and added two catches for 32 yards and a touchdown.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Florida Times-Union - Ryan O'Halloran
September 18, 2025
Houston Texans wide receivers
Christian Kirk (hamstring) and
Braxton Berrios (hamstring) were both limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Kirk and Berrios both missed the first two weeks of the season with their hamstring injuries, but they are both expected to make their season debuts this Sunday against the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars. The 28-year-old Kirk is expected to operate as Houston's starting slot receiver when he's healthy, although he'll make for a pretty risky flex option for fantasy managers if he makes his team debut this weekend. Kirk's return will take a lot of attention away from stud WR1
Nico Collins, though, for a Texans offense that has not impressed early on. Rookies
Jayden Higgins and
Jaylin Noel will have a harder time contributing with Kirk in the fold.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Chronicle - Jonathan M. Alexander
September 18, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs (ankle) was limited in a second straight practice this week on Thursday as he manages an ankle injury ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. If Jacobs is unable to practice in full on Friday, he could carry a questionable tag into the weekend. There haven't been any indications that the 27-year-old is in danger of missing Sunday's game, so for now, fantasy managers should leave him in their starting lineups. Tight end
Tucker Kraft injured his knee in practice on Thursday, and if he's unable to play against Cleveland, the Packers could lean more on their ground game with Jacobs and backups
Chris Brooks and
Emanuel Wilson. Through the first two weeks in 2025, Jacobs is the RB11 in half-PPR scoring.
--Keith HernandezSource: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein
September 18, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice after he was listed as limited on Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, according to Tori McElhaney of AtlantaFalcons.com. Mooney's shoulder injury kept him from playing in the Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he was able to play in last week's win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night while playing a healthy 86 percent of the offensive snaps. The 27-year-old was targeted only four times, though, and caught two passes for 20 yards. The Falcons' offense didn't have to open up the passing attack in an easy win over Minnesota, so none of their pass-catchers had a good day. Mooney should be available in a Week 3 divisional matchup against the Carolina Panthers in another game in which he might not see much work. Fantasy managers should consider Mooney a low-upside WR4/flex in his second game of the year.
--Keith HernandezSource: AtlantaFalcons.com - Tori McElhaney
September 18, 2025
Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said that rookie running back
RJ Harvey "got confused with some of the terminology" and blocked on a play where he was supposed to get the ball, per Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. For what it's worth, Stevens also relayed that Lombardi said the mistake was "not a recurring issue." Harvey has not seen a ton of involvement in the Denver offense through the first two games of his career, recording just 13 total touches so far. He's clearly behind veteran running back
J.K. Dobbins, and Harvey may even be in an RB2 timeshare with
Tyler Badie. Harvey should be stashed in a bench spot in all league formats for his upside, but he should not be counted on for consistent fantasy production in the short term.
--Will BradySource: DNVR Sports - Zac Stevens
September 18, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Xavier Worthy (shoulder) remained in a limited capacity during Thursday's practice session. This was his second-straight limited practice. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status on Friday as he could be cleared to return for their Week 3 match against the Giants. After suffering a torn labrum on the opening possession of their season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, Worthy was able to progress rather quickly and may only miss one contest. Worthy was in the mix to return last weekend but carried a doubtful tag before being ruled inactive. If Worthy can turn the corner in time for Sunday, fantasy managers should expect him to slot in as Kansas City's WR1. If he were to miss his second-straight game,
Marquise Brown,
JuJu Smith-Schuster, and
Tyquan Thornton would operate as the team's top wideouts.
--Andy SmithSource: Kansas City Chiefs
September 18, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (biceps) is back at practice on Thursday after missing the team's Wednesday practice due to a biceps injury, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. It's not yet clear if McConkey was limited on Thursday or was able to practice in full, but it's a positive sign either way that he's trending in the right direction. McConkey and the rest of the Chargers' offense face a big test in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos. The second-year wideout has recorded 11 catches for 122 yards on 14 targets through the first two games of the season. Assuming he's able to play, McConkey profiles as a high-end fantasy WR2 in Week 3. If he's unable to suit up, Chargers wide receivers
Keenan Allen and
Quentin Johnston would both be in line for an uptick in target volume.
UPDATE: McConkey was a full-go in Thursday's practice.--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
September 18, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. (wrist) logged a limited practice on Thursday. This is important to note as Thomas was able to participate in full during Wednesday's session. Following their Week 2 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the former first-round pick was said to be battling a minor wrist injury. While he appeared to be past this injury following Wednesday's practice, he may still be dealing with some lingering effects. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status following Friday's practice, as he may be in danger of missing Sunday's game if he is unable to upgrade to full participation. The LSU product has had a disappointing start to the season, catching just five of his 19 targets for 60 yards. If he were to miss Sunday's contest, rookie
Travis Hunter will likely see a significant workload in the passing attack.
--Andy SmithSource: Demetrius Harvey
September 18, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder) is practicing on Thursday, per Cam Inman of Bay Area News Group. Inman also relays that 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team is monitoring to see how Purdy's injured toe and shoulder respond to the practice reps. Purdy missed Week 2 due to his injuries. The expectation remains that
Mac Jones will be the team's starting quarterback in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals. Still, it's encouraging to see that Purdy is making progress and could be on track for a relatively swift return. Jones played well in his first start for San Francisco last week against the New Orleans Saints, and he profiles as a low-end QB2 in Week 3 against Arizona.
--Will BradySource: Bay Area News Group - Cam Inman
September 18, 2025
Baltimore Orioles second baseman
Jackson Holliday (undisclosed) has been nicked up and will sit out of Thursday's game against the New York Yankees, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. With Holliday out,
Ryan Mountcastle (finger) will return to the lineup in the leadoff spot and will serve as the designated hitter against Yankees left-hander
Max Fried.
Luis Vazquez is manning the keystone and will hit in the nine-hole for the O's. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about Holliday returning during the series against New York this weekend. The 21-year-old former first overall pick in 2022 is in his first full MLB season and is currently slashing .250/.321/.390 with a .711 OPS, 17 home runs, 55 RBI, 68 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases in 142 games. He's been caught stealing a league-high 11 times. Vazquez is not a realistic DFS sleeper against Fried.
--Keith HernandezSource: BaltimoreBaseball.com - Rich Dubroff
September 18, 2025
Atlanta Falcons tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. (toe) was added to the injury report on Thursday due to a toe injury. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status on Friday, as Pitts was a full participant on Wednesday. If Pitts is unable to log a full session on Friday, he may carry a designation into the weekend. Pitts has enjoyed a solid start to the campaign, catching 11 of his 13 targets for 96 yards. This is an excellent sign as Pitts caught just 47 passes for 602 yards in 2024, which were both the second-lowest marks of his career. If Pitts were to sit out on Sunday when the Falcons face the Carolina Panthers, fantasy managers should expect more targets to go to wide receivers
Drake London and
Darnell Mooney.
--Andy SmithSource: Tori McElhaney
September 18, 2025
Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end
Tyler Warren (toe) was able to return to practice on Thursday in a limited capacity after missing Wednesday's practice with a toe injury. Warren's status for Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans is not yet known, but it's a good sign that he appears to be trending in the right direction. The 23-year-old has been a favorite target of Colts quarterback
Daniel Jones so far. Through the first two games of the season. Warren has recorded 11 catches for 155 yards on 16 targets. As long as he's active, Warren is a must-start fantasy tight end in Week 3.
--Will BradySource: Indianapolis Colts
September 18, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays rookie right-handed pitching prospect
Trey Yesavage will take the ball and start on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, according to manager John Schneider. The skipper mentioned previously that Yesavage would pitch at some point during the weekend series in KC, and now we know that it will come in the series finale. In his major-league debut on Monday versus the Tampa Bay Rays, he showed why he's one of the higher-ceiling pitching prospects in the game, fanning nine batters while giving up just one run in five innings. The 22-year-old former 20th overall pick in 2024 out of East Carolina went 5-1 with a 3.12 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 160:41 K:BB in 25 outings (22 starts) over 98 innings at four different minor-league levels this year before recently getting called up to the big leagues for the first time. Yesavage will have a favorable matchup in his second MLB start and should be able to rack up more K's, although he might be on a short leash.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet.ca - Shi Davidi
September 18, 2025
According to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network, Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) is expected to play and be a "big factor" in their game plan against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday evening. Waddle was listed as a limited participant in their practice on Tuesday and remained in that capacity on Wednesday, which resulted in his questionable tag. However, it appears the wideout is turning the corner and should be in line to suit up. After a disappointing Week 1 showing where the former Alabama standout caught just four passes for 30 yards, Waddle bounced back in Week 2, bringing in five of his six targets for 68 yards and a touchdown. If Waddle can suit up, he should be viewed as a high-end WR3 in all formats. If he is unable to play,
Malik Washington would move up to the No. 2 spot and carry value as a sleeper in DFS formats.
--Andy SmithSource: Cameron Wolfe
September 18, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Josh Downs (ankle) practiced in full on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury. Downs appears to be on track to play in the team's Week 3 contest against the Tennessee Titans. Through two games, Downs has recorded eight catches for 63 yards on 11 targets. The 24-year-old appears to be behind both wide receiver
Michael Pittman Jr. and tight end
Tyler Warren in the pass-catching pecking order for Indianapolis, at least early in the season. Downs profiles as a fantasy WR4/5 in Week 3 with a relatively safe PPR floor but limited ceiling.
--Will BradySource: Indianapolis Colts
September 18, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver
Emeka Egbuka (hip, groin) remained out of practice on Thursday, per Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com. This comes as a bit of a surprise, as earlier reporting indicated that Egbuka would practice in a limited capacity on Thursday after missing practice on Wednesday. The 22-year-old is off to an excellent start to his NFL career, recording eight catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns through Tampa Bay's first two games. However, his status for Week 3 against the New York Jets now appears to be in doubt. If Egbuka is unable to play, Buccaneers wideouts
Mike Evans and
Sterling Shepard would both likely be in line for a bump in targets.
--Will BradySource: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Scott Smith
September 18, 2025
Green Bay Packers tight end
Tucker Kraft (knee) suffered a knee injury during Thursday's practice, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Rapoport noted that Kraft will undergo a full evaluation, but the team believes it is not a long-term injury. Kraft has emerged as
Jordan Love's top target in the passing game with
Jayden Reed (collarbone) sidelined. In Week 2, Kraft enjoyed his breakout game during their victory over the Washington Commanders as he caught six of his seven targets for 124 yards and a score. In Week 1, Kraft caught two of his four targets for 16 yards and a touchdown. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status, as he would be a significant loss for the Green Bay offense. If he were to sit out on Sunday, rookie
Matthew Golden,
Dontayvion Wicks, and
Romeo Doubs should see a larger target share.
Luke Musgrave would move up the depth chart and serve as their TE1 and carry streaming appeal in deeper 14+ team formats.
--Andy SmithSource: Ian Rapoport
September 18, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Thursday that left-hander
Clayton Kershaw will retire as a player at the end of the 2025 season. The three-time National League Cy Young winner, 2014 NL MVP, and 11-time All-Star will make his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday night against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. It's the end of an era. The 37-year-old former first-rounder in 2006 will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when he's eligible after posting a 2.54 career ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 222 wins, and 3,039 strikeouts in 2,844 2/3 regular-season innings. Even at the tail end of his career, Kershaw has held his own in L.A.'s starting rotation this year, pitching to a 3.53 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 71 strikeouts and 30 walks in 102 innings over 20 starts. His 2.54 career ERA leads all active players. Kershaw will be hoping to lead the Blue to a second straight World Series championship before walking off into the sunset.
--Keith HernandezSource: Los Angeles Dodgers
September 18, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder) was not seen at practice on Thursday, according to The Athletic's Vic Tafur. Jennings is battling a shoulder injury he picked up in Week 1 and an ankle injury he suffered in Week 2 and did not practice on Wednesday. The 28-year-old was productive while playing through the injuries in Week 2, recording five catches for 89 yards and a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints. He's scheduled to face a banged-up Arizona Cardinals secondary in Week 3 and would profile as a low-end WR3/flex option if he's able to suit up. If Jennings is unable to play, 49ers wideout
Ricky Pearsall would likely see a sizable increase in target volume against Arizona.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Vic Tafur
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