September 15, 2025
New England Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 54 yards on 11 carries during Sunday's Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins. He also caught all five of his targets for an additional 88 yards through the air. The Patriots' offense ran through Stevenson in this divisional contest as he ultimately led the team in carries, rushing yards, targets, receptions, and receiving yards. Although there has been plenty of chatter about Stevenson eventually relinquishing his role to Tre'Veyon Henderson, that simply won't happen if he continues to play at a high level. Sunday's showing should only earn him more playing time going forward, so we expect him to fetch another 15-plus touches against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. Pittsburgh's defense hasn't been playing nearly as well as expected through the first two weeks of the season, allowing 145 scrimmage yards to
Breece Hall in Week 1, followed by 118 scrimmage yards and a touchdown to
Kenneth Walker III in Week 2. The Steelers should be considered a favorable matchup for Stevenson, who is suddenly back in the mid-range RB2 conversation after a terrific performance on the road.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
September 15, 2025
Carolina Panthers quarterback
Bryce Young completed 35 of 55 pass attempts for 328 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception during Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. He also took three sacks in the loss. While Young and the whole Panthers offense were slow to get going, they showed real signs of life in the fourth quarter and nearly pulled off an improbable comeback. The former No. 1 pick's three touchdowns are a testament to his ability to lead pass-heavy scoring drives and keep the Panthers competitive even when playing from behind. Both of these skills will serve him well going forward, as sportsbooks continue to set the Panthers as underdogs, indicating that Young will need to continue throwing the ball often and with success. Next week, he'll face the Atlanta Falcons, who dismantled
J.J. McCarthy this week but allowed
Baker Mayfield to throw for three touchdowns in Week 1. Young should rank as a mid-range QB2 heading into the divisional battle.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
September 15, 2025
New Orleans Saints quarterback
Spencer Rattler completed 25 of 34 pass attempts for 207 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 2 contest against the San Francisco 49ers. He also took three sacks and rushed for 14 yards. While Rattler finished with relatively modest passing yardage, his three touchdowns kept the Saints in the game against San Francisco and also resulted in a very solid fantasy performance. It's evident that New Orleans will be playing from behind in plenty of games this year, but Rattler is still able to play clean football and keep New Orleans competitive for a full 60 minutes. These two factors, along with his clearly demonstrated ability to throw for touchdowns, makes him a very intriguing waiver wire option. Fantasy managers dealing with injuries or underwhelming production at the quarterback position should feel inclined to place a claim or bid on Rattler, especially ahead of his Week 3 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, who have allowed 421 passing yards and four total touchdowns to quarterbacks over the last two weeks combined.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
September 15, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Mac Jones completed 26 of his 39 pass attempts for 279 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 2 win over the New Orleans Saints. He also rushed for six yards and took three sacks. Jones made the start on Sunday with
Brock Purdy (shoulder) sidelined, and he looked very comfortable and productive. The former first-round pick will remain the team's starter for the duration of Purdy's absence, which will likely last several weeks. While Jones isn't a long-term solution for fantasy managers, he presents an intriguing option on the waiver wire ahead of Week 3. Next Sunday, the 49ers are set to take on the Arizona Cardinals, who just allowed 328 yards and three touchdowns to
Bryce Young. With NFL starting experience and a variety of weapons at his disposal, Jones should put together another solid game against the subpar Cardinals defense. He should rank just outside the top 12 fantasy quarterbacks heading into next week, making him a worthwhile fill-in for managers dealing with injuries or underwhelming quarterback play.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
September 15, 2025
Minnesota Vikings running back
Aaron Jones Sr. (hamstring) exited during the second half of Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Atlanta Falcons and did not return. Minnesota officially listed him as questionable, but he did not return to the field after receiving that designation, nor did the team provide any more updates on his status. As a result, the veteran finished Week 2 with just five carries for 25 rushing yards, and he was unable to haul in his only target.
Jordan Mason, who had already been eating into Jones' workload before his injury, took over as Minnesota's primary running back for the final quarter. Fantasy managers should closely monitor Jones' practice status during the upcoming week. He has seven days to get healthy before Minnesota takes on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. If he's unable to suit up, Mason would have the lead-back role all to himself, ranking as a mid-range RB2 in fantasy football.
--Andersen PickardSource: Kevin Seifert
September 15, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals rookie first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart (ankle, knee) likely avoided suffering a major injury during Sunday's Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Stewart was seen on crutches postgame and is expected to be evaluated on a week-to-week basis. While the first-round pick's status for next Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings is up in the air, it sounds like he won't be placed on injured reserve and ultimately shouldn't miss too much time. As Stewart recovers, Myles Murphy will earn more defensive snaps as a rotational piece behind Trey Hendrickson and Joseph Ossai.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jordan Schultz
September 15, 2025
Miami Dolphins tight end
Darren Waller (hip) is not expected to play in Thursday's Week 3 contest against the Buffalo Bills, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Waller came out of retirement to start a new chapter of his career with Miami this offseason, but his Dolphins debut has been put on hold as he works his way back from a hip injury he suffered during training camp. The veteran hasn't played in an NFL game since 2023 with the Giants, when he caught 52 passes for 552 yards and one touchdown. Even when Waller is healthy enough to play again, he'll be off the fantasy radar given his declining productivity and role in an offense that doesn't emphasize passing to the tight end.
--Andersen PickardSource: Barry Jackson
September 14, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
George Springer continued his renaissance season in an 11-2 drubbing of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. As a key part of a 14-hit onslaught, Springer finished 3-for-5 with a homer, two doubles, two RBI, and an additional run scored. The 35-year-old, who hasn't posted an OPS under 1.000 in any month since June, has enjoyed a stunning resurgence in 2025 after back-to-back lackluster seasons. Springer is slashing .303/.395/.554 with 29 homers, 75 RBI, 99 runs scored, and 16 stolen bases in 528 plate appearances. The former Houston Astro looks like a shoo-in to reach 30 HRs for the first time since 2019 and score 100 runs for the first time since 2018.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
September 14, 2025
Chicago Cubs reliever
Andrew Kittredge threw a scoreless ninth inning on Sunday to pick up his fifth save of the year in a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Kittredge was perfect aside from a two-out walk, as the right-hander struck out the other three hitters he faced - including 44-home run man
Junior Caminero. Notably, Kittredge has picked up all three of the Cubs' saves since they placed closer
Daniel Palencia (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 8. As long as Palencia's out, Kittredge could be manager Craig Counsell's go-to choice for saves. The 35-year-old has pitched to a solid 3.31 ERA with a .98 WHIP, 56 strikeouts, and 11 walks in 49 innings this season.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
September 14, 2025
Boston Red Sox ace
Garrett Crochet (16-5) struck out double-digit hitters for the eighth time this season and earned his 16th win in a 6-4 defeat of the New York Yankees on Sunday. The left-hander fanned 12, tying a season high, while allowing three earned runs on five hits and one walk over six innings. After combining for 22 strikeouts in his past two starts, Crochet comfortably leads the majors with 240 (Detroit's
Tarik Skubal ranks second with 224). The 26-year-old, who's also No. 1 in the league in innings pitched (191 1/3), now owns a stellar 2.63 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP. He's scheduled to make his next start on Saturday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays. Crochet stifled the Rays in a July 12 win, throwing a complete-game, three-hit shutout with nine strikeouts.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
September 14, 2025
Boston Red Sox closer
Aroldis Chapman recorded his 30th save of the season in a 6-4 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday. Chapman was dominant in a 1-2-3 ninth inning, inducing two groundouts before striking out
Jose Caballero swinging on a 101 mph fastball to end the game. After he uncharacteristically allowed an earned run in back-to-back appearances before Sunday, the star left-hander returned to form in throwing 10 of 11 pitches for strikes to help Boston avoid a sweep. Chapman has been spectacular during his age-37 campaign, having posted a 1.26 ERA with a .68 WHIP, 82 strikeouts, and 14 walks in 57 1/3 innings.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
September 14, 2025
Los Angeles Angels third baseman
Yoan Moncada (ankle) exited an 11-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday with soreness in his left ankle. Moncada went 0-for-2 before the Angels subbed in
Oswald Peraza for him in the bottom of the fifth inning. It's unclear if Moncada will miss any more time, but with the Angels idle on Monday, he'll have at least one day to recover. The oft-injured Moncada has been on the 10-day IL twice this year - once for a sprained thumb, then for knee inflammation - which has limited him to just 77 games. Moncada hasn't played more than 104 games in a season since 2021, but he has been productive when healthy this year. The switch-hitter has put together a .240/.343/.464 line with 12 homers, 34 RBI, and 39 runs scored in 271 plate appearances.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jeff Fletcher - Orange County Register
September 14, 2025
Kansas City Royals right-hander
Michael Wacha (head) will come off the seven-day concussion injured list to start against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, according to Jaylon Thompson of the Kansas City Star. Wacha will end up missing just one start after an off-the-field accident forced him to the IL on Sept. 9. The 34-year-old has been a reliable part of the Royals' rotation for the second straight season, having registered a 3.45 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP, and 117:41 K:BB over 28 starts and 159 innings. Wacha turned in a rough outing against the Mariners in a June 30 loss, though, as they knocked him around for five earned runs on eight hits (including two homers) and a walk in five frames.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jaylon Thompson - The Kansas City Star
September 14, 2025
Kansas City Royals left-hander
Cole Ragans (shoulder) will return from the 60-day injured list to start against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, Jaylon Thompson of the Kansas City Star reports. It will be the first start in the bigs since June 5 for Ragans, who has missed three-plus months with a strained rotator cuff. Ragans made three minor-league rehab starts, including two with Triple-A Omaha, and threw 56 pitches over 3 2/3 innings in his final appearance on Sept. 12. Considering his pitch count in the minors, the 27-year-old may not be stretched out enough to go deep into games yet. Regardless, he'll look to improve on the surprisingly poor 5.18 ERA he has logged in 48 2/3 innings with the Royals this season. With 76:16 K:BB and a 2.47 FIP, Ragans would have been an obvious candidate for positive regression had he been healthy over the past three months.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jaylon Thompson - The Kansas City Star
September 14, 2025
Detroit Lions wide receiver
Jameson Williams recorded 108 receiving yards in his team's 52-21 Week 2 victory over the Chicago Bears, including a 44-yard touchdown catch. However, Williams hauled in just two passes on four targets, raising questions about whether his role will be expanded beyond being a downfield threat in 2025. The 24-year-old Williams is unquestionably explosive with the ball in his hands, averaging over 17 yards per reception for his career. Still, he's recorded just six catches on nine targets through the first two games of the season after averaging under four catches per game in 2024. Williams profiles as a boom/bust fantasy WR3/flex option until proven otherwise.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
September 14, 2025
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher
George Kirby was dominant on Sunday in an 11-2 win over the Angels, allowing two runs on three hits and no walks with 14 strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings. The ace isn't typically known as a strikeout pitcher, but this is amazingly the second time this season that he has punched out 14 in a game, with the first also being against the Angels on June 8. A few bad starts have inflated the 27-year-old's ERA to 4.46 on the season, but he figures to once again be one of the more reliable pitchers in fantasy for 2026.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
September 14, 2025
Washington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels (knee) is considered day-to-day with a knee injury, per Josh Taylor of A to Z Sports. Daniels reportedly received an MRI on the affected knee after getting banged up in his team's Thursday night loss to the Green Bay Packers. The 24-year-old has thrown for 433 yards and three touchdowns through the first two games of the season. Still, he brings a significant amount of value with his legs, rushing for 891 yards and six touchdowns as a rookie last season and 85 yards so far in 2025. If Daniels is forced to miss time, veteran quarterback
Marcus Mariota would likely step in as the Washington starter in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Even if Daniels can play, his rushing ability could be significantly impacted, depending on the severity of this knee injury.
--Will BradySource: A to Z Sports - Josh Taylor
September 14, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher
Ryan Pepiot (fatigue) is expected to return to the rotation to start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He was originally scheduled to start this past Wednesday before being scratched due to general fatigue. Luckily, that was not a precursor to a more serious issue, as the 28-year-old is reportedly feeling back to normal after throwing a bullpen session over the weekend. The right-hander has enjoyed a solid 2025, posting a 3.59 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 161 strikeouts in 163 innings so far.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Marc Topkin
September 14, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback
Patrick Mahomes struggled to move the ball through the air in his team's 20-17 Week 2 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, completing 16 of 29 pass attempts for 188 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Still, Mahomes managed to save his fantasy stat line by rushing for 66 yards and a touchdown on seven attempts. The Chiefs will have easier matchups than the Eagles' defense going forward, but it may be difficult for Mahomes as a passer while top receivers
Rashee Rice (suspension) and
Xavier Worthy (shoulder) remain sidelined. Mahomes has been highly effective as a rusher so far this season, recording 123 yards and two touchdowns on 13 attempts. However, Kansas City likely won't want to risk his health by asking him to do too much with his legs. Mahomes remains a mid-to-low-end fantasy QB1 going forward.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
September 14, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Jose Quintana (calf) left Sunday's start after suffering a calf injury, reports Todd Rosiak of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The injury occurred while he was running to cover first base, and he was removed after four innings and 67 pitches. He underwent an MRI after the game, but the results and the severity of the injury have not yet been disclosed. Expect an update tomorrow on the extent of the injury, but this would be a blow to a Brewers team that is already thin at pitching heading into a playoff run. They have
Erick Fedde and
Chad Patrick in the bullpen, who could both potentially step back into the rotation if needed.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Todd Rosiak
September 14, 2025
Denver Broncos wide receiver
Troy Franklin had the best game of his career in Week 2, recording eight catches for 89 yards and a touchdown in his team's 29-28 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Franklin was targeted nine times in a game where no other Denver receiver logged more than four targets. The second-year wideout has now recorded 12 catches on 15 targets for 133 yards and a touchdown this season. Franklin could be emerging as the number two wide receiver in Denver behind
Courtland Sutton. The 22-year-old will be a name to monitor on the waiver wire for fantasy managers heading into a Week 3 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
September 14, 2025
New York Mets starting pitcher
Sean Manaea is expected to move to the bullpen and work into Tuesday's game following starter
Clay Holmes, reports Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic. He was available out of the pen on Sunday, but ultimately was not needed. The Mets have had a crowded rotation after calling up
Jonah Tong,
Brandon Sproat, and
Nolan McLean over the past month, and they are deciding to consolidate that into a standard five-man rotation for the time being. That leaves Manaea as the odd man out, as he's allowed 28 runs over his past seven starts spanning 32 ⅔ innings. The 33-year-old has struck out an impressive 64 batters in 50 innings on the season, but he has ultimately given up too much hard contact to be effective.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Will Sammon and Tim Britton
September 14, 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Daniel Jones posted his second straight stellar performance in his team's 29-28 Week 2 victory over the Denver Broncos. Jones completed 23 of 34 passes for 316 yards and one touchdown, adding another touchdown as a rusher as well. Jones has now thrown for 588 yards with two touchdowns and zero interceptions across the first two games of the season. He's rushed for three scores as well. The 28-year-old is in his first year in Indianapolis after six underwhelming seasons with the New York Giants. Jones has been far better than expectations so far with the Colts, and may deserve consideration as a waiver-wire pickup in fantasy. He'll play his first road game of the season in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
September 14, 2025
Chicago Cubs outfielder
Seiya Suzuki (illness) will travel with the team to Pittsburgh but won't play on Monday while he deals with a health issue, reports Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com. This will be the fourth straight game missed for the 31-year-old. The exact details of his illness remain unclear, but he is expected to be back soon, considering he is travelling with the team on a normal schedule for this road trip.
Moises Ballesteros drew the start at designated hitter for the past three games with Suzuki out. Suzuki has enjoyed a nice 2025 so far, batting .244 with 69 runs, 27 home runs, and 91 RBI in 140 games.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Bruce Levine
September 14, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys are signing veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with a maximum value of $6 million, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Dallas traded away star edge rusher Micah Parsons before the season started, and their defense has allowed 61 points over the first two weeks of the season. Clowney should be able to help replace some of the pass rush the Cowboys lost in Parsons. Clowney has recorded 58 career sacks across 11 NFL seasons, including 5.5 in 14 games for the Carolina Panthers in 2024. The 32-year-old will likely slot into a rotational role behind starting Cowboys defensive ends Sam Williams and Dante Fowler Jr.
--Will BradySource: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport
September 14, 2025
Kansas City Royals closer
Carlos Estevez (back) left Sunday's game with mild back tightness, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. He walked one and recorded two outs in eight pitches in the ninth before being pulled in favor of
Luinder Avila. After the game, the 32-year-old said he was fine with coming out of the game, but he's pitched with worse. That makes the move seem primarily precautionary, especially considering the Royals had a seven-run lead over the Phillies at the time. Estevez has been one of the most reliable closers in baseball this season, recording 39 saves while posting a 2.43 ERA.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Anne Rogers
September 14, 2025
Indianapolis Colts running back
Jonathan Taylor had a monster game in his team's Week 2 win over the Denver Broncos. The 26-year-old logged 25 carries for 165 yards and also caught two passes for 50 yards and a touchdown. Across the first two games of the season, Taylor has now recorded 313 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 48 total touches. The Colts' offense has been surprisingly effective so far overall, dropping 33 points on the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 and 29 on Denver in Week 2. Taylor is a must-start fantasy running back with high-end RB1 upside as long as he stays healthy and the Indianapolis offense remains competent.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
September 14, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Burrow (turf toe) could miss three months if it is determined that he needs to undergo surgery, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Images of Burrow's injury have been sent to Dr. Robert Anderson, who will review the information and suggest the best course of action for the former No. 1 overall pick. While there was certainly concern that Burrow's injury could be serious after he was seen with crutches and a walking boot, a three-month absence seems to fall on the more extreme end of worst-case scenarios for the star quarterback. We'll likely know more information about his status Monday when the dust settles on Week 2. Barring an unforeseen development,
Jake Browning will start at quarterback for the Bengals in Week 3 and beyond.
--Andersen PickardSource: Adam Schefter
September 14, 2025
Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Dak Prescott completed 38 of 52 pass attempts for 361 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception during Sunday's Week 2 win over the New York Giants in overtime. He also took three sacks and rushed for 17 yards. The veteran signal caller certainly bounced back after a disappointing season opener, and it was intriguing to see him spread the ball around to a variety of pass catchers.
CeeDee Lamb,
Jake Ferguson, and
George Pickens all had at least nine targets apiece while combining for 258 yards and one touchdown as a group. Prescott will be a fringe top-12 fantasy quarterback heading into next week's favorable matchup against the Chicago Bears, who just surrendered five passing touchdowns to
Jared Goff.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
September 14, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Davante Adams caught six of his 13 targets for a team-leading 106 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans. The Rams vowed to get Adams more involved this week, and that's exactly what happened, as the veteran pass catcher carved out an impressive 39.4 percent target share. Although he finished with fewer fantasy points than
Puka Nacua for the second week in a row, what's more important is that both Nacua and Adams scored at least 22.5 points (PPR). Week 2 showed that the two can easily co-exist in a
Matthew Stafford-led offense, which bodes well for their respective fantasy values going forward. Heading into Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Nacua is a low-end WR1 while Adams is a mid-to-high WR2. Both have high-end WR1 upside, though.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
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