Fantasy football news
- Zay Flowers is questionable for Sunday with a hamstring injury.
- Aaron Jones Sr. did not practice Wednesday because of a knee injury.
- Report: Jonathon Brooks is expected to undergo core surgery and miss at least six weeks.
- Matt LaFleur says it is too early to know whether Jayden Reed can return this season after his neck injury.
- Report: Brock Bowers is expected to have a good chance to return in Week 3.
- Sources: Jaxson Dart is expected to miss time with a sprained MCL.
- Sources: Alec Pierce is expected to miss several weeks; Colts add Darius Slayton.
- Seahawks plan for Sam Darnold to return to practice Wednesday.
- Sources: Dallas Goedert is likely to miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain.
- Falcons will start Michael Penix Jr. against Green Bay on Thursday.
- Bears call Caleb Williams week-to-week; Tyson Bagent would start if needed.
- Jayden Daniels dislocates his left elbow; Marcus Mariota will start until he returns.
- Jonathon Brooks aggravates groin injury; day-to-day.
- Jayden Reed will remain hospitalized overnight after neck injury; movement reported.
- Report: Marcus Mariota expected to start after Jayden Daniels' elbow injury.
- Jadarian Price's chest X-rays return negative.
- Sam Darnold could return to practice this week after a glute injury.
- Rico Dowdle is later ruled out after nine touches in Week 2.
- Kyler Murray is expected to clear concussion protocol for Week 3.
- Jadarian Price is questionable to return with a chest injury.
- Rhamondre Stevenson is limited to six carries after a fumble.
- Atlanta has not decided its Week 3 quarterback after benching Cooper Rush.
- J.K. Dobbins is questionable to return with a hamstring injury.
- Jayden Daniels suffers an elbow injury against Dallas.
- David Njoku is carted off with an apparent leg injury.
- Dallas Goedert does not return after a knee injury in Week 2.
- Michael Penix Jr. could return for Atlanta in Week 3.
- Caleb Williams is ruled out Sunday with a hamstring injury.
- Aaron Jones Sr. returns to the Vikings-Bears game after a knee issue.
- Rico Dowdle returns to the Steelers-Patriots game after a toe issue.
- Brock Bowers is officially inactive for Week 2 against the Chargers with a knee injury.
- R.J. Harvey is inactive for Week 2 with a hamstring injury against Jacksonville.
- Saquon Barkley returns to the Eagles-Titans game after a stinger.
- Dallas Goedert is questionable to return after an ankle injury against Tennessee.
- Puka Nacua misses a second practice with a separate groin issue and remains questionable for Monday night.
- Jayden Reed is ruled out for the rest of Week 2 with a neck injury.
- Saquon Barkley is questionable to return after suffering a stinger against Tennessee.
- Tua Tagovailoa is officially inactive for Week 2; Cooper Rush will start for Atlanta.
- ESPN confirms Tua Tagovailoa is out for Week 2 and Cooper Rush starts again.
- Chris Olave is officially active for Week 2 against Baltimore.
- Kendre Miller is a healthy inactive for Week 2 as Alvin Kamara returns.
- NBC Sports confirms Nico Collins is ruled out for Week 2 with a hamstring injury.
- Puka Nacua misses Friday practice with a new hip injury; his Monday availability is unclear.
- Joe Burrow practices fully and is set to start Sunday against Houston.
- Cooper Kupp is off the injury report and available Sunday against Arizona.
- George Kittle has no injury designation and will play Sunday against Miami.
- Texans rule Nico Collins out for Week 2 with a hamstring injury.
- Zay Flowers is doubtful for Sunday after aggravating his left hamstring.
- Brock Bowers returns to practice but is doubtful for Sunday against the Chargers.
- Ladd McConkey is questionable for Sunday after returning to Friday practice.
- Carson Wentz will start Sunday for the Vikings as Kyler Murray continues concussion recovery.
- D.J. Moore has an AC joint sprain and is day-to-day; next week's availability is not locked in.
- Brock Bowers misses a second straight practice after his knee procedure; Week 2 availability remains uncertain.
- Ladd McConkey misses a second straight practice with a rib injury; Week 2 availability remains uncertain.
- Kaelon Black is limited by a new groin injury; his Week 2 availability remains uncertain.
- Joe Burrow is limited with back soreness and did not throw Wednesday; he says he expects to play Week 2.
- Ladd McConkey misses Wednesday practice with a rib injury; Week 2 availability remains uncertain.
- Chargers add Marquez Valdes-Scantling to practice squad, promote Gary Jennings.
- 49ers add tight end Jack Stoll to their practice squad.
- IDP: Frankie Luvu expected to avoid IR with a groin strain; Week 2 status uncertain.
- Texans sign linebacker Kenneth Murray to their practice squad.
- Report: Ja’Kobi Lane expected to have wrist surgery; return in about a month is the hope.
- Ty Johnson limited in Tuesday practice; Thursday availability remains uncertain.
- Ravens release Jake Moody from practice squad and add receiver Gage Larvadain.
- Chargers place KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve; out at least four games.
- Panthers waive Jimmy Horn Jr. and promote Tyrel Dodson; return duties are unsettled.
- Report: Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick expected to miss two to three weeks with groin injury.
- IDP: Texans place Henry To’oTo’o on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
- Week 2 tight-end streamers: FantasyPros considers Henry, Sadiq and Gesicki.
- Mansoor Delane scheduled for shoulder MRI Tuesday after negative X-rays.
- Antonio Williams leads Washington with four catches for 64 yards and a touchdown in his debut.
- Browns place Dylan Sampson on injured reserve and promote Jaleel McLaughlin.
- Cowboys sign Tyler Goodson to active roster and waive Israel Abanikanda.
- Kaytron Allen gets four carries for 16 yards in Washington opener.
- FantasyPros Week 2 defense guide favors Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, Baltimore and San Francisco.
- C.J. Stroud throws for 274 yards and two touchdowns but loses two fumbles in opener.
- Texans debut: Montgomery scores three times on 23 touches; Marks gets 10 touches.
- Ray Davis logs one carry and two kickoff returns in Buffalo’s opener.
- DeMarvion Overshown expected to miss 1-2 weeks with a hamstring injury.
- Report: Sam Darnold faces roughly four weeks out; Seattle has no firm return date.
- Jets add Shepard and Tyler Johnson to practice squad with Cooper expected to miss Week 2.
- ESPN publishes its Week 2 PPR and IDP rankings hub.
- Report: Omar Cooper Jr. is week-to-week after an ankle sprain.
- Week 2 trade values: FantasyPros compares players across positions, including 2QB and TE-premium formats.
- Pat Bryant leads Denver with 42 receiving yards on four catches and six targets.
- RJ Harvey catches four passes on a seven-touch night in Denver’s opening loss.
- Emmett Johnson gets 10 touches for 68 yards in Chiefs debut.
- Week 2 QB streamers: FantasyPros considers Shough, Love and Young, plus Wentz if Murray sits.
- Week 2 film study: Solak examines Kincaid’s usage, Houston’s offense and key matchups.
- Kenneth Walker handles 26 touches for 191 yards and two touchdowns in Chiefs debut.
- Week 2 panic check: FantasyPros weighs patience with Chase, McCaffrey and other slow starters.
- Eagles place Landon Dickerson on injured reserve; he will miss at least four games.
- Report: Isiah Pacheco faces a 12-week recovery after back surgery; December return possible.
- Ladd McConkey will be monitored through the week for a rib injury; Raiders status uncertain.
- Kubiak calls Brock Bowers day-to-day after his meniscus trim; Week 2 remains uncertain.
- Minter calls Zay Flowers day-to-day with a hamstring injury; Week 2 remains uncertain.
- IDP: Jordan Magee injured his hamstring while chasing Hurts in the fourth quarter.
- Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom enters concussion protocol after the opener.
- Alec Pierce has a hand/wrist bruise; Steichen says he is fine.
- Jordan Mason is being evaluated for a sore thumb after the opener.
- Jalen Coker wears a walking boot but does not expect to miss time this week.
- IDP: Rams have not decided whether Aaron Donald will play Week 2.
- IDP: Jacob Parrish has a back sprain; Bowles says scans were negative.
- Monken anticipates Deshaun Watson starting again for Cleveland in Week 2.
- Coen expects Brian Thomas Jr. to play Week 2 despite limited shoulder practice.
- Ladd McConkey faces more rib testing Monday; Week 2 status remains unresolved.
- Schefter doubts Zay Flowers will play Week 2; no absence is confirmed.
- Chris Brooks plays 56% of Packers snaps; Lloyd leads carries with Josh Jacobs absent.
- IDP: Malik Hooker has a fractured forearm; a specialist will assess recovery time.
- ESPN Week 2 waivers: Coker, Black and Shough lead a cautious spending guide.
- TreVeyon Henderson to return to practice Monday; Week 2 clearance remains pending.
- Dontayvion Wicks starts his Eagles debut and turns four targets into 73 yards and a touchdown.
- Mike Washington Jr. takes seven carries for 41 yards behind Ashton Jeanty.
- Week 2 waiver priorities: RotoBaller ranks pickups across positions and league sizes.
- Caleb Douglas draws seven targets and gains 94 receiving yards in his NFL debut.
- Michael Mayer draws seven targets and catches six passes with Brock Bowers sidelined.
- Malik Nabers draws nine targets while playing 36 of 69 snaps in his return.
- Colston Loveland finishes without a catch on two targets in Chicago's 59-point opener.
- Kalif Raymond leads Chicago with nine targets, eight catches and 84 yards in his debut.
- Tyjae Spears nearly matches Pollard in snaps but finishes with five touches in Week 1.
- Report: Zay Flowers is day-to-day with hamstring injury; Week 2 status remains unresolved.
- Week 2 running-back waivers: Allgeier, Black, Miller and handcuffs to consider.
- Tyler Allgeier leads Arizona with 17 carries; Jeremiyah Love gets 11 in his debut.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. draws three targets, behind Bourne and Wilson in the opener.
- Which Week 1 offensive breakouts can last? ESPN examines Chicago, Baltimore, Buffalo and Jacksonville.
- Week 2 waiver plan: FAAB bids, injury replacements, stashes and players to hold.
- Week 1 takeaways: Kincaid and Coker usage, Loveland patience and crowded backfields.
- Cam Skattebo leads Giants with 18 carries but sees no targets in opener.
- Devaughn Vele plays 82 snaps and draws nine targets with Jordyn Tyson on IR.
- Kendre Miller matches Etienne with nine carries and scores while Kamara is out.
- Ladd McConkey did not return after chest injury; Week 2 availability remains unclear.
- Jalen Coker draws nine targets and turns eight catches into 138 yards and two scores.
- Report: Zay Flowers to have Monday MRI; Week 2 availability remains uncertain.
- Week 2 waiver guide: Coker, Vele, Black and Shough among options across positions.
- Chuba Hubbard out-snaps Jonathon Brooks 48-13 in Carolina’s opener.
- Week 1 fantasy review: breakout performances, slow starts and injury fallout.
- MarShawn Lloyd leads Packers with 13 carries; Chris Brooks gets seven.
- Week 1 numbers: Kincaid plays 76% of snaps; Williams and Mayfield offer contrasting starts.
- Alec Pierce has negative hand/wrist X-rays; Week 2 status remains uncertain.
- Jahmyr Gibbs handles 29 carries in Lions opener; Detroit plans to monitor workload.
- Early Week 2 waiver guide: Doubs, Vele, Gesicki and more options to consider.
- Chig Okonkwo leaves Eagles game with a hamstring injury.
- Ladd McConkey questionable to return against Arizona with a chest injury.
- Malik Nabers active for Sunday night against Dallas.
- Calvin Ridley finishes Titans opener without a target.
- Jets backfield: Breece Hall gets 22 carries, Braelon Allen 10 in opener.
- Kyler Murray ruled out against Green Bay after leaving with a concussion.
- Bhayshul Tuten leads Jacksonville with 15 carries; Chris Rodriguez Jr. gets six.
- Kyler Murray enters concussion protocol; Carson Wentz will start until he returns.
- Week 1 takeaways: backfield workloads, passing-game shifts and early fantasy lessons.
- Derrick Henry opens with 24 carries, 144 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
- Zay Flowers' hamstring injury ends his Week 1 after 150 yards and a TD.
- Jalen Tolbert a healthy scratch for Dolphins opener against Raiders.
- Jeremiyah Love active for NFL debut; workload remains uncertain.
- Brian Thomas Jr. returns to Browns game after shoulder injury.
- Report: A.J. Brown won’t need ankle surgery.
- Darren Waller active for Carolina; Ja’Tavion Sanders a healthy scratch.
- LeQuint Allen active for Jacksonville after hip injury.
- Jalen McMillan inactive against Cincinnati with knee injury.
- Sean Tucker inactive; Irving and Gainwell lead Tampa Bay’s backfield.
- Devontez Walker sidelined for the Ravens’ opener with groin injury.
- Cooper Rush active and starting for Atlanta after back spasms.
- Alvin Kamara inactive; Etienne and Miller lead the Saints backfield.
- Rome Odunze active for the Bears’ opener despite calf injury.
- ESPN’s Week 1 availability guide: early inactives, late-game risks and replacements.
- Waiting on Malik Nabers? Seven late-game receiver alternatives.
- IDP report: Myles Garrett headed for knee surgery and injured reserve.
- Report: Olamide Zaccheaus is Atlanta’s emergency QB and third running back.
- Report: Alec Pierce will play on a snap count against Baltimore.
- Report: Raiders see a possible Week 2 return for Brock Bowers.
- Cowboys–Giants fantasy guide: quarterback outlooks, backfields and the Nabers decision.
- Report: Michael Penix Jr. could return in Week 2 or Week 3.
- Report: A.J. Brown expected to miss about six weeks with his ankle injury.
- Report: De’Zhaun Stribling expected to miss at least a month with an ankle sprain.
- RotoBaller weighs Broncos–Chiefs starts and sits, including Nix, Waddle, Rice and Kelce.
- IDP report: Joey Porter Jr. unlikely to play Sunday; a trade remains possible.
- IDP report: Za'Darius Smith expected to play through his shoulder injury.
- Shough, Willis, Lloyd and Mayer lead an eight-player Week 1 DFS value guide.
- FantasyPros compares Week 1 expert rankings at QB, RB, WR, TE and flex.
- Patriots receiver roles: Hollins filled in for Brown; Chism and Williams could gain snaps.
- Report: Malik Davis placed on season-ending IR after his hip injury.
- Jets place Tim Patrick on IR and elevate Jason Sanders for Week 1.
- Eagles place Eli Stowers on IR and elevate returner Britain Covey.
- Bills elevate Greg Dortch and Frank Gore Jr. for the opener.
- Mahomes, Rice, Worthy and Chris Jones carry no game designation; Simmons and Conner out.
- Johnson, Black, Perine, Tucker and Flournoy headline a Week 1 waiver watchlist.
- Cowboys place Malik Davis on IR and promote Israel Abanikanda.
- Saints place Estimé on IR, sign Welch and elevate Donaldson and Austin.
- Report: Giants sign Dalen Cambre to the 53-man roster; Sunday role unresolved.
- Mayer, Mitchell, Fields, Bell and Bryant lead FantasyPros’ Week 1 waiver stashes.
- Chase, Collins, Olave, Washington and Wicks: five Week 1 receiver matchups to target.
- Montgomery, Skattebo and Pollard lead RotoBaller’s six-back Week 1 start/sit guide.
- Report: Packers agree to a four-year, $75 million Tucker Kraft extension.
- Report: Raiders extend Michael Mayer for three years and $45 million.
- Koffler’s Week 1 start/sit guide weighs Tucker, Watson, Lloyd and other lineup choices.
- Xavier Legette cleared for Week 1 after his preseason ankle injury.
- Nabers contingencies, Lloyd’s workload and Johnson versus Mayer: three lineup decisions.
- Week 1 DFS cash picks: Goff, Chase Brown and inexpensive receiving options.
- Week 1 DFS tournament guide weighs stars, value plays and lineup stacks.
- ESPN’s Week 1 predictions: fantasy sleepers and touchdown picks.
- FantasyPros weighs ten quarterbacks for Week 1 start/sit decisions.
- Week 1 tight-end guide compares Kincaid, Johnson, Mayer and other options.
- IDP alert: Josh Sweat cleared for Week 1 after a full Friday practice.
- Report: Giants plan to elevate Braxton Berrios regardless of Nabers’ status.
- Report: Bo Melton rejoins the Packers’ practice squad after his release.
- Ashton Jeanty cleared for Week 1 against Miami.
- Lions release Levi Onwuzurike; a later return remains possible.
- Keaton Mitchell cleared, with Hampton still leading the Chargers’ backfield.
- Anthony Richardson cleared to back up Daniel Jones in Week 1.
- IDP alert: Tuli Tuipulotu questionable; Chargers rule out Deane Leonard.
- Jakobi Meyers cleared for Sunday despite his thumb injury.
- Brenen Thompson cleared for Week 1 in a depth receiving role.
- IDP alert: Teddye Buchanan ruled out of Week 1.
- IDP alert: Jonathan Greenard will miss the Eagles’ opener.
- Isaiah Davis cleared; Breece Hall remains the Jets’ lead back.
- Bears extend D’Andre Swift for three years; backfield workload remains shared.
- Kenyon Sadiq cleared, but Jets plan to ease him into his rookie role.
- Breece Hall cleared for Week 1 after a full week of practice.
- RotoBaller previews Lamar Jackson’s move toward more under-center snaps.
- Demercado, Wright and Sadiq headline RotoBaller’s Week 1 bench stashes.
- Yahoo’s Week 1 toolkit gathers rankings, sleepers, waivers and start/sit guides.
- RotoBaller’s staff weighs Week 1 starts and sits, from Coker to Judkins.
- KC Concepcion gets Cleveland’s Week 1 punt-return assignment.
- Oscar Delp ruled out; Juwan Johnson leads the Saints’ tight ends.
- Cardinals rule out Garrett Williams and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson for Week 1.
- RotoBaller sizes up Mayfield, Herbert, Rodgers and Young for Week 1.
- Week 1 tight-end advice: Mayer, Juwan Johnson, Kincaid, Goedert and Kelce.
- IDP alert: Nnamdi Madubuike will miss the Ravens’ opener.
- Zachariah Branch cleared for Week 1 after a full Friday practice.
- Tua ruled out of the opener; Cooper Rush will start for Atlanta.
- RotoBaller weighs Chris Bell’s upside and risk ahead of his first start.
- FantasyPros grades the Week 1 start/sit options at every position.
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt cleared to play; passing-down role remains uncertain.
- Panthers say Jonathon Brooks will have no snap count in Sunday’s opener.
- Emeka Egbuka cleared for Sunday after practicing through his toe injury.
- Fitzmaurice’s Week 1 tiers weigh Mason, Tre Tucker and borderline starters.
- Tee Higgins cleared for the Bengals’ season opener.
- Ja’Marr Chase cleared for Week 1 after his preseason knee injury.
- RotoBaller examines Freiermuth’s tougher path to targets in Pittsburgh.
- IDP alert: Cedric Gray ruled out of the Titans’ opener with a concussion.
- Elic Ayomanor opens behind Carnell Tate on Tennessee’s depth chart.
- Browns waive receiver Jamari Thrash from injured reserve.
- Parker Washington keeps punt returns; Travis Hunter could get chances later.
- Joseph Ossai’s foot injury rules him out of the Jets’ opener.
- Jets returner Kene Nwangwu doubtful for the opener with a back issue.
- RotoBaller examines the crowded roles behind Cam Skattebo in New York.
- Zachariah Branch faces a crowded path to early targets in Atlanta.
- RotoBaller weighs Jauan Jennings’ target outlook behind Jefferson and Addison.
- Cowboys extend Brevyn Spann-Ford, who remains primarily a blocker.
- Ryan Flournoy gets a one-year extension; Dallas target competition remains.
- RotoBaller urges caution on Jerry Jeudy as rookie receivers compete for work.
- Travis Hunter’s expected defensive focus limits his redraft appeal.
- RotoBaller sees Makai Lemon as a wait-and-see option after a quiet camp.
- DJ Giddens trails Seth McGowan for work behind Jonathan Taylor.
- RotoBaller weighs Jordan Mason’s upside in a shared Vikings backfield.
- Jordan James falls behind Kaelon Black in the 49ers’ backfield.
- Willis, Tre Tucker and Mayer lead FantasyPros’ last-minute replacement ideas.
- FantasyPros makes bold Week 1 calls on Goff, Shough, Chris Bell and Waddle.
- FantasyPros maps core DFS plays and tournament options across Sunday’s slate.
- McCaffrey shares work with Kaelon Black; Shanahan says he had cramps.
- Love, Harrison and Mayer headline RotoBaller’s bold Week 1 predictions.
- Demarcus Robinson scores and ranks second among 49ers receivers in snaps.
- Deebo Samuel returns to San Francisco with six catches and a touchdown.
- Mike Evans catches six passes and a touchdown in his 49ers debut.
- McCaffrey and Kaelon Black finish with 15 touches apiece in the opener.
- Davante Adams opens with three catches for 26 yards.
- Puka Nacua draws nine targets, finishing with 74 receiving yards.
- Kyren Williams finds the end zone as Corum stays involved.
- Matthew Stafford finishes with 155 yards, no touchdowns and one interception.
- Blake Corum logs 10 carries for 54 yards in the Rams’ opener.
- Brock Purdy throws three touchdowns in San Francisco’s opening win.
- Jake Tonges faces more tests after MCL injury; Shanahan voices concern.
- Davis Allen enters concussion protocol after the Rams’ opener.
- Tyler Higbee catches both targets for 12 yards in the Rams’ opener.
- George Kittle catches two of five targets for 12 yards in his return.
- Omar Cooper Jr. makes a late camp push; RotoBaller sees bench-stash appeal.
- No firm return date for Isiah Pacheco; Detroit’s backup role remains open.
- Josh Jacobs remains on the exempt list and cannot play in Week 1.
- Brock Bowers' short recovery estimate comes from his camp, Schefter clarifies.
- Week 1 sleepers and potential disappointments, from the experts.
- Jacobs enters plea; Lloyd remains the backfield name to watch.
- Seattle defense opens with three picks and three sacks.
- Jason Myers converts every kick in Seattle’s opener.
- Just two carries for Emanuel Wilson in Week 1.
- Pat Bryant could push for more work in Denver.
- Cooper Kupp opens with two catches for 35 yards.
- George Holani gets eight carries in Seattle’s backfield split.
- AJ Barner held to 13 receiving yards in opener.
- Rashid Shaheed finishes opening night with one catch.
- Jadarian Price produces 58 total yards in NFL debut.
- JSN erupts: 122 yards and a touchdown on opening night.
- Drew Lock steps in with 187 yards and a touchdown.
- Brissett emerges as a possible midseason trade candidate.
- Patriots defense records two sacks in Seattle loss.
- Andy Borregales converts both kicks in New England’s opener.
- Eli Raridon turns his first NFL catch into a touchdown.
- Mack Hollins leads Patriots with 51 receiving yards.
- DeMario Douglas draws seven targets, finishes with 20 yards.
- Hunter Henry starts season with 26 scoreless yards.
- Romeo Doubs goes catchless on three opening-night targets.
- Stevenson handles 23 touches with Henderson sidelined.
- Three Maye interceptions cloud New England's opener.
- ESPN fantasy buzz: Walker’s Chiefs workload, Denver’s backfield split and Week 1 usage.
- RotoBaller refreshes the Week 1 running back board.
- Updated receiver rankings for your opening-week lineup.
- Tight end rankings adjust to the latest injury news.
- Quarterback rankings for the rest of Week 1.
- Week 1 kicker rankings for last-minute lineup decisions.
- Ten numbers to check before setting your Week 1 lineup.
- Gainwell, Dowdle, Pollard make this week's running back start list.
- Six players with inviting Week 1 matchups.
- Jeremiyah Love, Rashee Rice among six risky Week 1 starts.
- Five players whose fantasy value is moving as Week 1 begins.
- ESPN's Week 1 notebook: comebacks, quarterback uncertainty and potential breakouts.
- Dynasty debate: is it time to sell Williams or Dart?