Emmanwori picked up a hip injury mid-week. Hopefully, he is good to go by Sunday. The Seahawks ruled out fellow starting S Ty Okada (hamstring) for this one, but the Seahawks D/ST remains formidable overall.
Backup OT Kahlil Benson will start in Simmons’ stead. He did so last week and avoided major mistakes. The Chiefs also ruled out CB Chamarri Conner (knee).
Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane (shoulder) is also questionable to play this week, though Chiefs coach Andy Reid said earlier this week “there’s a pretty good chance” Delane will suit up in Week 1. Jones remained limited all week. Delane logged two full sessions before downgrading to limited on Friday, which could indicate he suffered a setback. We will find out soon enough.
Horton’s return boosts QB Drew Lock’s passing outlook, though Horton is not worth starting in 12-team FLEX spots, operating in the Seahawks WR4 role.
Both backs saw their practice reps monitored this week as they dealt with normal wear-and-tear, ultimately removed from the injury report Friday. Both will play against the Vikings in a divisional showdown after contributing to the league’s top rushing attack in Week 1. Fantasy managers can start Swift as a back-end RB1 and Monangai as a viable FLEX.
Wright is good to go against the Vikings’ blitz-happy defense. Bears OT Ozzy Trapilo (knee) was also removed from the injury report, though it is unclear whether he will actually make his 2026 debut. The second-year offensive lineman’s promising rookie season was cut short by a ruptured patellar tendon. He was listed as questionable last week before being ruled out. If active, he would likely serve as a backup, but this is great news overall.
Flowers entered the season at the tail end of a rehab program for the hamstring strain he suffered on August 31st. He logged two full practice sessions before dominating the Colts early on in Week 1. Unfortunately, Flowers balled too hard, aggravating the hamstring injury in the process. He is unlikely to play this week, but his return to practice today is a great sign for his Week 3 availability. The Ravens placed WR Ja’Kobi Lane (wrist) on injured reserve this week. This means WRs Rashod Bateman, Elijah Sarratt and Devontez Walker could be asked to step up, although TE Mark Andrews will probably serve as the team’s top pass-catching option.
Stanley and LG John Simpson (groin) both resumed practicing on Friday, though only via limited sessions. The left-side duo is firmly in the questionable column. If inactive, their losses could be somewhat consequential, though Saints EDGE Chase Young (calf) is also questionable to play.
Hendrickson managed to upgrade to a limited showing in practice Friday after missing the previous two days, opening the door for him to be active on Sunday. The perennial tradition of the Ravens experiencing significant defensive injuries seems to be making an appearance early this year, with Nnamdi Madubuike and T.J. Tampa already ruled out.
Pittman did not practice at all this week. If he plays, he could be fairly limited. We tentatively expect him to be inactive on game day, though. Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth had a solid role last week and could take on No. 2 pass-catcher duties if Pittman indeed cannot play. Steelers WR DK Metcalf will almost assuredly take on a larger role, operating as the team’s receiving focal point.
Henderson logged a complete week of full practices after missing Week 1 with the ankle injury, returning to the fold to join Rhamondre Stevenson as the top two rushers for the Patriots. The fact that he was able to practice in full for three straight days seems to indicate there won’t be any restrictions with his workload, meaning fantasy managers can start him as a viable FLEX option against the Steelers.
ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reported earlier today that the Steelers and Porter are at an impasse over the guaranteed money the Steelers are offering as the two sides attempt to agree on an extension. The Steelers typically do not guarantee any money beyond the deal’s first year. Porter, obviously, takes issue with that policy. He also seemingly has a back injury. According to Pryor, Porter’s relationship with the team may be damaged beyond repair.
Greenard will miss his second straight game to start his first season in Philadelphia. He managed a week of limited sessions, seemingly indicating he is inching closer to being available after being acquired this offseason.
Pierce’s Thursday absence appears to have been a rest day. The Colts reportedly plan to play Pierce more in Week 2 than they did in Week 1, when he played on 59 percent of the team’s snaps. He posted a 4/61 receiving line and can be viewed as a WR3/FLEX this week.
This listing is effectively a formality. Burrow laughed off the idea of missing the Bengals’ game against the Texans earlier this week, and today, coach Zac Taylor said Burrow is “good to go” after practicing in full. Burrow’s status is, of course, worth following, but we do expect him to play. Treat him as a QB1, per usual.
Young experienced “some soreness in his calf” during practice on Thursday, resulting in a limited session. New Orleans Football’s Mike Triplett notes that Young was practicing during the portion of practice available to the media on Friday, and he was told Young’s early exit on Thursday was “more precautionary” than a significant concern. A calf injury kept Young sidelined for multiple games last year. It sounds like he has a chance to play this week, but it’s possible the team could limit his snaps.
Olave was present at the portion of practice available to media Friday after being limited for “precautionary reasons” the day prior. Although he seems to be trending towards playing against the Ravens, the questionable designation is something fantasy managers will want to monitor when game-day inactives are announced 90-minutes prior to first kick. The good news is that the Saints play in the early window on Sunday, giving managers time to react should they be dealt a surprise on Sunday. Olave will be a volume-driven WR1 against the Ravens, if active.
Kamara has successfully rehabbed his MCL sprain and resumed practicing in full this week. He joins a Saints backfield that employed a committee approach in Week 1. Kamara should be expected to play on passing downs. Whether he takes a meaningful rushing share and rotates in for red zone snaps remains unknown. He warrants PPR FLEX consideration with RB2 upside.
Wood was diagnosed with a Grade 2 calf strain earlier this week. He is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Johnson posted a 3/54/1 receiving line last week and can be treated as a TE1 again in Week 2. Saints WR1 Chris Olave is nursing a hamstring strain, though the team is telling reporters that the injury is not concerning. Johnson could take on a slightly larger workload if Olave is at all limited, though we won’t know if that is the case until the dust settles and the game ends.
Jordan will make his season debut after missing the team’s Week 1 game against the Lions. Long snapper Zach Wood was ruled out after being added to the injury report Thursday with a calf injury.
This is Kinchens’ second missed practice. Fellow Rams S Kam Curl (ankle) has now logged two limited sessions and should be good to go, but the team’s safety unit is ailing. They typically use three-safety looks, with DB Quentin Lake doubling as a safety and nickel coverage defender. The Rams signed S Tanner Ingle from the practice squad to the active roster. The Rams face the Giants on Monday night.
Reports regarding Murray’s progress in the NFL’s concussion protocol were positive this week, but it looks like he needs another week to fully recover. The Vikings will instead roll QB Carson Wentz as the starter in what could be a high-scoring game against the Bears. He is a QB2 for the occasion.
Bowers returned to the practice field Friday but apparently needs more time before he returns from his meniscectomy surgery performed less than two weeks ago. Michael Mayer will once again serve as the primary tight end after ranking second on the team in route rate while leading the team in targets (seven) against the Dolphins in Week 1. Continue to start Mayer as a locked-in TE1 for as long as Bowers remains sidelined.
Wentz played serviceably last week after starting QB Kyler Murray suffered a concussion. The Bears’ pass defense looks like a unit worth targeting in fantasy. Wentz can be viewed as a QB2 with decent upside, though only WR Justin Jefferson can be viewed as the clear-cut safe fantasy starter.