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Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald said QB Sam Darnold (glute) is "on a good track" to play vs. the Commanders this weekend. Darnold was officially limited in practice on Wednesday and is expected to ramp up his work in the final two practices of the week. QB Drew Lock has played well in relief, but Darnold's return is still good news for WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the rest of Seattle's offense.

49ers WR Mike Evans (hip) did not practice on Wednesday. While the injury reportedly isn't serious, Evans is not a lock to play vs. the Cardinals this weekend. Check back tomorrow for another update on his status for that one.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (glute) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. Most reporting has had Week 4 as his most likely return date, but it looks like he at least has a chance to play vs. the Commanders on Sunday. We'll keep you updated on Darnold's progress over the next few days. QB Drew Lock has played well in relief, completing 73% of his passes at 8.8 yards per attempt with 4 TDs vs. 0 INTs.

Steelers WR Michael Pittman (foot) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He was also limited last Wednesday before missing the final two practices of the week and the Patriots game. Pittman's availability for this Sunday's game vs. the Bengals remains uncertain, but he belongs on fantasy benches in a floundering Steelers offense.

Giants WR Malik Nabers (shoulder) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He's likely to play vs. the Titans this weekend after returning to Monday night's game. The questions are how effective he'll be and whether he can last the game after he said his shoulder popped out on Monday night. For more on Nabers' status, check out our Week 2 injury analysis.

Titans RBs Tony Pollard (ankle) and Tyjae Spears (ankle) were sidelined for Wednesday's practice. HC Robert Saleh said both guys are dealing with "soreness." We'll see if they're able to get back on the field tomorrow. Nicholas Singleton would be the best bet for touches in Tennessee's backfield if both Pollard and Spears miss Sunday's game vs. the Giants. The rookie is worth stashing in deep fantasy leagues.

Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. He was knocked out of last weekend's loss to the 49ers and isn't looking like a good bet to play against the Chiefs on Sunday. We'll see if Douglas' absence means more playing time for WR Chris Bell, who's been limited to a 48% route rate through 2 games. But you should try to avoid Dolphins WRs in your fantasy lineups.

Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice. Insider Aaron Wilson reported last week that Collins was expected to miss two games with his injury. Fantasy owners should not be counting on him in Week 3 lineups.

Bills WR D.J. Moore (shoulder) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. That should have him on track to play vs. the Chargers this weekend. He'll carry re-injury risk after spraining his AC joint in last Thursday's win over the Lions, but Moore would be very tough to keep out of Week 3 fantasy lineups after going for 100 yards and a score in the opener.

Seahawks RB Jadarian Price (chest) was limited in Wednesday's practice. While we still don't have any details on his injury, getting on the field this early in the week should have him on track to play vs. the Commanders on Sunday. Price handled 13 of 20 RB carries before exiting late in the third quarter of last week's game. The chest injury adds some risk to his Week 3 profile, but he'll be worth starting for plenty of fantasy teams in a plus matchup.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday. It's a surprise after he got in a limited practice last Friday and has him looking very iffy for this weekend's game against the Cowboys in Brazil. We'll see if Flowers is able to get back on the field tomorrow. But, for now, fantasy owners should not plan on him being available for Week 3 lineups.

Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report. HC Sean McVay said that the team isn't concerned that Nacua is dealing with a long-term injury but will continue to play it safe with its star wideout. "Usually time is the best thing that allows that thing to heal," McVay said. "And then once you get to a certain point, then I think you feel pretty good moving forward." It sure sounds like Nacua is more likely than not to miss Sunday night's game against the Broncos. We'll continue to track his status, but fantasy managers should not plan on having him in Week 3 lineups.

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald said Wednesday that the team won't open RB Zach Charbonnet's 21-day practice window this week. Charbonnet is on the PUP list for at least 2 more games but is eligible to start practicing now. That's at least another week away, though, which presumably means that he won't be ready to play come Week 5. While the reporting on Charbonnet's rehab has been positive, we still don't have a timetable for his return. He's now a little over 8 months removed from his ACL year. Charbonnet is worth keeping stashed in deeper fantasy leagues but is a long shot to be a fantasy factor before the second half of the season.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) did not practice on Wednesday, and his right foot was in a walking boot, according to The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. Dowdle is a long shot to play against the Bengals this weekend. RB Jaylen Warren (shoulder) was limited on Wednesday but should be available to serve as Pittsburgh's clear lead back against Cincinnati.

ESPN's Dan Graziano confirms that Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is likely to make his 2026 debut vs. the Saints this weekend. More importantly, Graziano doesn't expect "too many limitations" on Bowers' snaps in that game. "This honestly seems like a situation where the team wanted to be 100% certain about Bowers' health before they put him on the field, and it sounded like they were getting pretty close to that level of certainty even heading into last week's game," Graziano writes. We probably won't be getting a completely 100% Bowers on Sunday, but he'll be close enough to be a strong fantasy starter.

Add Jonah Coleman to the list of injured Broncos RBs. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Coleman sprained an ankle in the Week 2 win over the Jaguars. His status for Sunday's game vs. the Rams is uncertain. Meanwhile, RB R.J. Harvey is "making progress" with his hamstring injury, and the Broncos "received good news" on RB J.K. Dobbins' hamstring, according to Schefter. Dobbins is expected to practice this week, which seemingly puts him in line to play against the Rams. We'll see if this muddy backfield clears up at all over the next few days.

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that RB Aaron Jones won't practice on Wednesday and is uncertain for this weekend's game vs. the Buccaneers. Jones told the media that he injured his knee in the Week 2 win over the Bears and finished the game with a brace on that knee. We'll keep a close eye on his status over the next few days. With RB Jordan Mason on IR, Jones' absence would leave Minnesota's backfield to DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne. Dallas out-snapped Claiborne 8 to 2 against Chicago. Six of Dallas' snaps came on passing plays, while both of Claiborn's snaps were pass routes. Dallas finished with 2 carries and 1 catch; Claiborne 0 carries and 1 catch. Neither guy is an exciting waiver add.

Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas is heading to IR due to a torn ligament in his thumb, HC Zac Taylor said. Iosivas is out at least the next 4 games but is expected back this season, Taylor added. Iosivas had remained Cincinnati's No. 3 WR through 2 weeks. His absence opens up those snaps for WRs Dohnte Meyers and Colbie Young. We'll see how playing time shakes out between those guys in Week 3 and beyond. Neither is a fantasy option right now, but an injury to Ja'Marr Chase or Tee Higgins could change that.

Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to undergo knee surgery and miss the entire 2026 season. He solicited multiple opinions and surgery should allow his MCL and meniscus to make a full recovery. It was noted that Dart’s ACL was intact and not injured. QB Jameis Winston will start for the Giants for the foreseeable future.

The 49ers are signing WR Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Cooks appeared in 10 games for the Saints and 5 for the Bills last year, totaling 24 catches for 279 scoreless yards. He caught another 5 balls for 78 yards in 2 playoff outings for Buffalo.