Fantasy Football News

Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He's clearly set to play vs. the Cowboys on Sunday night. We'll see exactly how much he plays in his first action since last September's ACL tear, but this full practice bodes well. Nabers isn't the must-start that he typically is, but he's climbing our Week 1 WR rankings.

Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He missed some time in August with this groin issue but has been back at practice since September 1. We're expecting JCM to play vs. the Eagles this weekend but will keep you updated on his status.

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He's clearly set to play vs. the Dolphins this weekend and might be ready for something very close to his usual role. Barring a negative report between now and kickoff, Jeanty belongs in Week 1 fantasy lineups.

Patriots WR A.J. Brown is questionable to return to Thursday night's game vs. the Seahawks with a right ankle injury. The ankle got rolled up on on an incompletion early in the third quarter. Brown was in obvious discomfort on the field and headed into the medical tent with trainers. We'll update his status when we know more.

Update: Brown has been ruled out.

Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He missed time late in the summer with this hamstring issue but appears on track to play vs. the Cardinals this weekend. We'll see how big a role Mitchell plays behind Omarion Hampton, but he's not a recommended Week 1 fantasy start.

Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He's seemingly on track to make his debut vs. the Chargers this weekend, but it's unclear how big a role the rookie will play coming off his high-ankle sprain. We'll keep an eye on Love's status over the next few days and look for reports on Arizona's plans for him.

Jets RB Breece Hall (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He missed the second half of August with a groin injury but is ready to go for Sunday's opener vs. the Titans. Hall checks in 13th in the Week 1 RB rankings.

Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers (thumb) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He said before practice that he'll play vs. the Browns this weekend, but the thumb issue adds some risk to his Week 1 profile. Meyers lands outside the top 40 WRs in our Week 1 rankings.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold will not return to Thursday night's opener vs. the Patriots. He's heading off-site to undergo further testing on the hip, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. We should learn more about Darnold's status over the next 24 hours. QB Drew Lock will be at the controls for as long as Darnold is out. Lock has all the arm talent in the world but isn't as accurate or reliable as Darnold.

Colts WR Alec Pierce (heel) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He's on track to play vs. the Ravens this weekend, but it's unclear how big a role he's ready for after missing almost the entire offseason. Pierce shouldn't be in Week 1 fantasy lineups.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He missed a couple of weeks in August with this hamstring issue but doesn't sound worried about his Week 1 availability. “I feel great," Flowers said Wednesday. "I feel better than ever." We'll keep you updated on his status leading up to Sunday's game vs. the Colts, but Flowers can stay penciled into fantasy lineups for now.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He's three weeks removed from an MCL injury that was expected to cost him a month, but it looks like he at least has a chance to play vs. the Lions this weekend. Kamara shouldn't be in fantasy lineups, but his availability would put a dent in RB Travis Etienne's outlook.

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (toe) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He missed most of August with a sprained toe but is ready to go for this weekend's opener vs. the Bengals. WR Jalen McMillan (knee) was limited on Wednesday.

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He hyperextended a knee on August 25 but is ready to go for Sunday's opener vs. the Buccaneers. WR Tee Higgins (foot) was also a full go on Wednesday. Both guys should be locked into Week 1 fantasy lineups.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold suffered an apparent right hip injury at the end of a sack on the first possession of Thursday night's opener vs. the Patriots. He headed back to the locker room with trainers and is officially questionable to return. QB Drew Lock has replaced Darnold. We'll update his status when we know more.

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He'd been working off to the side of practice for the past week with what we now know is a groin issue. The limited practice should have Brooks on track to play vs. the Bears on Sunday, but he'd be a shaky fantasy start. RB Chuba Hubbard is off the Week 1 injury report after missing much of August with a hamstring injury.

Bears RB Kyle Monangai is not listed on the Week 1 injury report. He hyperextended his right knee on August 16 and just returned to practice on Monday. But it looks like he'll be ready for his usual 1B role behind D'Andre Swift in Sunday's opener vs. the Panthers.

Bears WR Rome Odunze (calf) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He went down on September 3 with what we now know was a calf injury. The limited practice should have Odunze on track to play vs. the Panthers this weekend, but his status bears monitoring over the next few days.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers is expected to miss "a game or two" after having his meniscus trimmed on Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Bowers got banged up “a little in camp” and the injury was diagnosed last week, Schefter adds.

Dolphins rookie WRs Chris Bell and Caleb Douglas are listed as starters on the team's Week 1 depth chart. "We believe those guys deserve to start, and we're gonna start them," HC Jeff Hafley said Wednesday.