Brown generally contributes as a gadget receiver and in the return game. Were he to sit out in Week 3, his absence would likely be a bigger deal for the Saints than it would be for fantasy managers.
Jones played through the injury last week. His continued practice participation this week is a good sign. He should be good to go for a favorable D/ST matchup against the Dolphins this week.
This could just be maintenance for a player who is likely still on a pitch count as he continues to put distance between himself and his 2025 torn ACL. On the other hand, Bell has not been on the injury report before today, so we’re at least a little bit concerned. With Caleb Douglas banged up, Bell would have been in line for more routes this week. That’s far less likely now.
Wright and Ollie Gordon each have three carries this year. De’Von Achane has 31. Even if the backup role gets narrowed to just Gordon, there isn’t any fantasy value to be had behind Achane.
This is a bit confusing because Raridon suited up for practice. He did not participate on the main field, though, so Reiss thinks he will be listed as a DNP. A limited listing is possible, but we default to the ESPN reporter here. Raridon does not need to be stashed in 12-team leagues, but remains a viable stash in deep leagues.
Thompson injured his hip during the preseason and was on the Week 1 injury report as a limited participant twice. He was eventually cleared and has played in both of LA’s losses. Thompson wasn’t on the injury report last week, so this could be a new issue. Either way, the rookie appears to be on the wrong side of questionable for Week 3. He is not on the fantasy radar, but his absence could get Tre’ Harris on the field for a few more routes.
This means Darnold will likely be listed as a limited participant today. The plan is to ramp him up as the week goes on, and Macdonald said the team would like to have a decision by Friday on whether Darnold will face the Commanders this week. The Seahawks’ quarterback has been sidelined since straining a glute tendon in Week 1. He will probably need to be treated as a QB2 with QB1 upside in his first game back, but his practice participation will clarify his readiness.
If Price does practice today, we expect it to be a limited session, since Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald doesn’t even know if Price will suit up today. Fantasy managers should tentatively expect Price to play in Week 3 against the Commanders, but the situation still seems fluid. Seahawks RB Emanuel Wilson will likely remain involved if Price is active. He would take on lead rushing duties if Price cannot go.
Coker played through the ankle issue last week and tallied eight catches for 66 yards. He didn’t appear hampered by the injury in the slightest. The team will likely manage his reps in practice for the next few weeks, but there’s no reason to believe he’s at risk of missing Week 3’s game against Cleveland. After two strong performances to start the year, Coker is firmly entrenched in the WR3 ranks. He could crack the top-24 with another big game.
Bradford missed Week 2 and will now miss at least four more games with the knee injury. The Seahawks also signed S Rodney Thomas to the active roster and signed DT
Uso Seumalo and WR Malick Meiga to the practice squad.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Monday that Evans would have to be managed this week. Sitting out on Wednesday is hardly surprising and not overly concerning. The 33-year-old wide receiver missed plenty of practice this summer and has looked great thus far. As long as he’s back at it by Friday, we are not concerned.
Lloyd was one of the Panthers’ premier free agent additions this offseason, and he’s already proven to be worth the investment. Lloyd terrorized the Falcons in Week 2 with a sack and two interceptions, one of which was a pick-six. Fellow free agent acquisition Jaelan Phillips was also absent from practice today. He is dealing with a back injury. Though the Browns aren’t a particularly good offense right now, it would still be a massive boon for them if Lloyd and Phillips are out for Week 3.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said West suffered a bone chip in his knee. The injury will require surgery. He is expected to return this season. The 49ers correspondingly signed DT Naquan Jones to the active roster and DT Viliami Fehoko to the practice squad, and released CB Jakob Robinson.
Ekeler worked out for the Panthers today. Kaye noted that the workout went well, so it’s possible Ekeler lands with the team in the future. With Jonathon Brooks (groin) on injured reserve, the Panthers need to make an addition or two at running back, even just for some extra depth. Regardless of who they sign, Chuba Hubbard is set for a workhorse role for the foreseeable future.
The team signed long snapper Cal Adomitis and reached an injury settlement with running back Audric Estime in corresponding moves. Banks is undergoing surgery for a severe high-ankle sprain. He could return later this year, but the team will be without their starting left tackle for at least four games, and likely much longer.
This will be Trapilo’s first padded practice since he ruptured his patellar tendon as a rookie last season. The 2025 second-round pick was putting together a solid first season when he suffered the injury. He may not be ready to resume playing on game day yet, but he will serve as a top-tier backup and potentially even challenge for a starting job when he returns. Bears coach Ben Johnson spoke positively about LT Braxton Jones. Bears RT Darnell Wright has been playing through a knee injury.
Tyson Bagent has not been cleared to practice while he works his way through the league’s concussion protocol. Caleb Williams (hamstring) is unlikely to practice this week, let alone play. That leaves just Keenum at quarterback on the active roster. The Bears have an extra day to get healthy because they play on Monday night, but all signs point to Keenum drawing the start. It will be hard to get any Chicago pass-catcher in fantasy lineups with Keenum under center.
A knee injury sidelined Sanders in Week 1 and continued to limit him in Week 2 practices. Midweek, he had an illness designation added to his injury report listing. Now we know why. It could be a couple more weeks until we see the Bills’ 2025 second-round pick take the field this season.
Jones tweaked his knee in the Vikings’ Week 2 win over the Bears. He ultimately played through the issue during the second half and racked up 23 carries for 105 yards. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said he was “pretty sore” after the game. Jones simply can’t handle that large of a workload at this point in his career, and the team will likely get DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne more involved this week, even if Jones is able to suit up.
Kolar’s surgery earlier this week reportedly changed his prognosis. Kolar was expected to land on short-term injured reserve and miss at least four games. Apparently, the team expects him back sooner than that. Backup TE Oronde Gadsden is still set to start, given Kolar and TE David Njoku’s (knee) injuries, but Gadsden’s audition window has evidently shrunk. He remains a worthwhile add and can be started by TE-needy fantasy managers in what should be a productive game environment against the Bills this week.
RJ Harvey missed Week 2 with a hamstring injury and J.K. Dobbins left the game early with what was eventually called leg cramps. It’s unclear if any of the three Denver backs will be available for Week 3. Dobbins appears most likely to suit up, though nothing is guaranteed. Tyler Badie could ultimately be the team’s starting running back on Sunday. He should be stashed in most fantasy leagues in case all three starting options ahead of him are ruled out.
Overshown will now, apparently, miss his second game this season. He will be missed. The Cowboys’ defense is tasked with stymying the Ravens’ top-tier rushing attack, led by RB Derrick Henry and QB Lamar Jackson.
Taylor, according to head coach Aaron Glenn, will “be just fine.” That could mean he’ll be ready for the Jets’ Week 3 game against the Lions. Through two games Taylor leads the team in tight end routes while rookie Kenyon Sadiq leads in tight end targets. Sadiq, being targeted on 17 percent of his routes, would be a nice streaming play in Week 3 if Taylor is sidelined.
Barring a surprise, Flowers will be a DNP when the team posts its first injury report of the week. Flowers missed Week 1 with the hamstring injury. Head coach Jesse Minter said earlier this week that he has “a good shot” at playing in Week 3, but a DNP today casts some doubt on his optimism. Rashod Bateman would be in line for another solid workload if Flowers remains out. Bateman caught seven passes for 88 yards and one score on Sunday.
Douglas suffered an ankle injury in Miami’s Week 2 loss to the 49ers and did not return. He was spotted in a boot after the game. Hafley has been noncommittal when talking about Douglas’s Week 3 status, though we suspect he won’t suit up versus the Chiefs. Malik Washington is locked in as the team’s No. 1 receiver now, giving him some appeal as a FLEX option this week. Rookie Chris Bell should also see an uptick in routes, making him worth stashing in deeper leagues.