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.
--Andy SmithSource: Ian Rapoport
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
September 18, 2025
Washington Commanders running back
Jeremy McNichols (hamstring) practiced in full on Thursday after being limited in practice on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. He appears to be on track to play in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders. McNichols has recorded four carries for 25 yards through the first two weeks of the season. However, he could be in for significantly more playing time in Washington now that
Austin Ekeler (Achilles) will miss the remainder of the season. McNichols finished 2024 with 288 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns, and the majority of his production came in the five games that Ekeler was unable to play. McNichols could be worth stashing in deeper leagues while the Commanders' new backfield mix takes shape.
--Will BradySource: Washington Commanders
September 18, 2025
Chicago Bears running back
D'Andre Swift (quadriceps) is dealing with a quad injury going into a Week 3 date with the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday and has put in two limited practices so far this week, according to Phillip Thompson of the Chicago Tribune. If Swift isn't a full-go in Friday's practice, he could head into Sunday with a questionable tag. The 26-year-old has been Chicago's clear RB1 through two weeks of the 2025 season, turning 29 carries into 116 yards (4.0 yards per tote) and a touchdown while adding six catches for 18 yards through the air. If he's able to play in Week 3 against what has been a porous Cowboys defense, Swift should be considered on the RB2/3 borderline in fantasy. If he is out or limited at all against Dallas, the Bears will use more of
Roschon Johnson and rookie
Kyle Monangai.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chicago Tribune - Phillip Thompson
September 18, 2025
Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Xavier Legette (hamstring) was limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday, according to Sheena Quick of FOX Sports. Legette came down with some hamstring soreness on Wednesday and was shut down, but the fact that he was able to participate at all on Thursday gives him a chance to play in Week 3 against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. However, Legette may need a full practice on Friday to avoid going into Sunday with a questionable tag. Despite playing in 81 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 2 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Legette caught just one of his eight targets for a loss of two yards. Now dealing with an injury, the 24-year-old cannot be considered a very attractive flex play in fantasy lineups going into this weekend against Atlanta if he ends up playing.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Sheena Quick
September 18, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles tight end
Dallas Goedert (knee) practiced again Thursday, boosting his chances of suiting up against the Rams in Week 3. Goedert was sharp in the opener, hauling in all seven of his targets for 44 yards while serving as a reliable option in
Jalen Hurts' short-to-intermediate passing attack. While his involvement in practice is encouraging, fantasy managers should still monitor his status heading into the weekend, as he remains officially questionable. If active, Goedert profiles as a steady TE1 option in PPR formats given his target volume.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Andrew DiCecco
September 18, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles running back
Will Shipley (rib/oblique) returned to practice Thursday for the first time since suffering his Week 1 injury. The second-year back flashed in the opener with three carries for 26 yards, showcasing his big-play potential before exiting. While Shipley logged just 30 carries as a rookie, his role behind
Saquon Barkley is expected to expand this season. If he can stay healthy, Shipley profiles as the primary change-of-pace option in Philadelphia's backfield and a valuable handcuff for fantasy managers rostering Barkley.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Martin Frank
September 18, 2025
Seattle Seahawks running back
Kenneth Walker III could be set for a big Week 3 performance against the Saints. He broke out for 105 yards and a touchdown on just 13 carries last week, though
Zach Charbonnet actually led the team with 15 rushing attempts. With Charbonnet (foot) sidelined in practice and questionable for Sunday, Walker may be in line for a heavy workload. Facing a Saints defense ranked 18th against the run and giving up 111.5 yards per game, Walker profiles as a RB1 if Charbonnet is limited or out.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Seahawks.com
September 18, 2025
With
Austin Ekeler (Achilles) sidelined, Washington Commanders running back
Chris Rodriguez Jr. is set for an expanded role in Week 3. He now slots in as the change-of-pace option behind
Jacory Croskey-Merritt and could see steady early work, especially if QB
Jayden Daniels (knee) is limited against a fierce Raiders pass rush led by Maxx Crosby. Still, fantasy expectations should be tempered -- Las Vegas has allowed just 3.2 yards per carry and 70.5 rushing yards per game, making Rodriguez more of a deep-league stash than a plug-and-play option this week.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Commanders.com
September 18, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie running back
Quinshon Judkins wasted no time making his presence felt, racking up 61 yards on 10 carries with three receptions for another 10 yards in his debut. The strong showing has vaulted him to the top of the Browns' depth chart, and fantasy managers should take note. With a potential 15-20 carry workload lined up against the Packers, Judkins has immediate RB2 upside and belongs in starting lineups. His explosive playmaking could not only elevate Cleveland's backfield but also open up more opportunities for veteran quarterback
Joe Flacco.
--Shaun AlbinSource: clevelandbrowns.com
September 18, 2025
Baltimore Ravens tight end
Isaiah Likely (foot) is on the practice field for the team's first practice of the week on Thursday, according to Bo Smolka of Press Box. Likely will probably be listed as limited, but it's a good sign that he's making progress after being limited last Friday. The 25-year-old is probably facing an uphill battle to be active on Monday night in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions, but he's getting closer to making his 2025 debut. If you're not stoked on your TE options in fantasy, Likely is worth a pickup now if he's available in your league's waiver wire. Fellow tight end
Mark Andrews has been uncharacteristically quiet in two games with Likely sidelined, catching only two of his four targets for seven yards, with the Ravens scoring over 40 points in both of their games. With Andrews struggling, Likely could certainly take over TE1 duties in Baltimore once he's back to full strength.
--Keith HernandezSource: Press Box - Bo Smolka
September 18, 2025
When asked if Green Bay Packers All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (back) is no longer on a snap count, head coach Matt LaFleur said, "We'll see." Parsons, who was listed as questionable on the injury report in the first two weeks of the season, is not on the injury report this week as the team prepares to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 3. Despite being eased into action in his first two games with the team, the 26-year-old has still made an impact, recording three tackles (one solo), 1.5 sacks, one tackle for loss, and four QB hits in wins over the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders. It's unclear if Parsons will remain on a snap count in his third game of the season, but fantasy managers in IDP leagues should have him in their starting lineups against the Browns and immobile veteran quarterback
Joe Flacco.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
September 18, 2025
New England Patriots quarterback
Drake Maye said on Wednesday that he needs to get wide receiver
Stefon Diggs the ball more, while also acknowledging that he needs to "focus on finding open receivers," according to Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald. "I haven't heard Stefon (Diggs) say one thing about 'I need the ball more.' That is not something that I've ever heard," offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said. Through the first two weeks of the 2025 season, Diggs' 89 receiving yards rank him third on the team, although he's first in targets (12) and first in catches (10). The 31-year-old veteran is being involved, but it sounds like Maye is looking for more. It's what Diggs' fantasy managers want to hear, and he could be due for a big game in Week 3 against a Pittsburgh Steelers defense that has looked long in the tooth.
--Keith HernandezSource: Boston Herald - Andrew Callahan
September 18, 2025
Washington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels (knee) is missing a second straight practice on Thursday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Daniels suffered a knee sprain in the Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers last Thursday night and is trending toward missing the Week 3 contest this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. The 24-year-old has a shot to return to practice on Friday, but the Commanders are expected to err on the side of caution with the second-year signal-caller. Veteran backup
Marcus Mariota is preparing to start this weekend, and it was telling that Washington had him available to speak to the media on Wednesday, and not Daniels. Fantasy managers should be preparing as if Daniels will not be available for Week 3. Don't be so sure that he'll make it back for Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons, either.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
September 18, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Josh Downs (ankle) is practicing on Thursday after he picked up a DNP in the first practice of the week on Wednesday, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. It's unclear if Downs was limited or a full-go, but the fact that he's back on the practice field gives fantasy managers hope that he'll be able to play in Week 3 against the division-rival Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The 24-year-old caught just two of three targets for 12 yards in the season-opening win over the Miami Dolphins, but he bounced back with six catches for 51 yards on eight targets in the Week 2 victory over the Denver Broncos. If he's active, Downs will be an intriguing WR4/flex play in fantasy again this weekend against a Titans defense that has allowed the fourth-most half-PPR points to the position through the first two weeks.
UPDATE: Downs was able to practice in full on Thursday.--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - James Boyd
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