Fantasy Football News

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Chargers. He returned to a limited practice on Friday, so we’re tentatively expecting Bowers to play Week 3. His absence today makes TE Michael Mayer a solid fantasy start.

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (rib) is active for today’s game vs. the Raiders. He’ll be playing with a flak jacket to protect a cracked rib suffered in the opener, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said this morning. A big hit could knock McConkey from this game, but we’re expecting him to play his usual role unless that happens.

Broncos RB R.J. Harvey (hamstring) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Jaguars. RBs J.K. Dobbins, Jonah Coleman, and Tyler Badie are active. Dobbins figures to control rushing work but will likely cede passing-down snaps to Coleman and Badie. Dobbins checks in 28th in the Week 2 RB rankings.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle suffered a toe injury in the first half of Sunday's game vs. the Patriots. He was carted back to the locker room and is officially questionable to return. We'll update Dowdle's status when we know more.

Update: Dowdle returned for the start of the second half.

Eagles TE Dallas Goedert suffered a knee injury in the first half of Sunday's game vs. the Titans and is officially questionable to return. We'll update his status when we know more. With TE Eli Stowers on IR, Philly is down to TEs Johnny Mundt and E.J. Jenkins.

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley left Week 2 with an apparent left arm injury. He went to the medical tent for further evaluation. Tank Bigsby would take over as Philadelphia's lead back if Barkley is unable to return.

UPDATE: Barkley sustained a stinger and is questionable to return.

Update: Barkley returned for the start of the second half.

Packers WR Jayden Reed was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Jets and had to be carted off the field. Both teams were huddled around Reed and clearly concerned. We'll update his status when we know more.

Update: Reed has been ruled out with a neck injury.

Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) is trending the "wrong way" to play against the Giants on Monday night, ESPN's Adam Schefter said. Nacua did not practice on Friday or Saturday and is reportedly a game-time decision. But the vibes aren't good here. We're lowering Nacua in the WR rankings and would recommend benching him in most cases. Check your Team Dashboard to see whether he belongs in your starting lineup

Patriots DL Dre'Mont Jones is active for today's game against the Steelers. A foot issue limited him in practice all week and left him questionable, but Jones should be fine to use at normal levels in IDP lineups. He's coming off a strong Week 1 that included 4 QB hits.

Packers DL Lukas Van Ness is active for today's game against the Jets, meaning he officially cleared the concussion protocol. He's good to go as a lower-level IDP option with upside.

Ravens Edge Trey Hendrickson is active for today's game against the Saints. He missed nearly all of the practice week with a finger injury, but that seems like more of a "why not" move for a veteran protecting an injured finger than reason to worry about his effectiveness. Use Hendrickson as planned in your IDP lineups.

Saints RB Kendre Miller is inactive for today's game vs. the Ravens. He matched RB Travis Etienne with 9 carries last week but gets the boot today with RB Alvin Kamara back. We'll see how big a role Kamara plays in his 2026 debut, but Miller's absence makes Etienne a slightly better fantasy bet.

Saints WR Chris Olave (hamstring) is active for today’s game vs. the Ravens. He was pulled from Thursday’s practice as a precaution, according to insider Nick Underhill, and got in a limited practice on Friday. There’s elevated risk here, but Olave belongs in virtually all fantasy lineups after going off for 182 yards last week.

Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) is active for today’s game vs. the Browns. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported this morning that McMillan is not expected to play a full slate of snaps in his 2026 debut. He should not be in fantasy lineups.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow (back) is active for today’s game vs. the Texans. He never seemed to be in real danger of missing this one, despite being limited with back tightness in the first two practices of the week. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said this morning that Burrow will have "no limitations" today.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow (back) will play "with no limitations" vs. the Texans today, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Burrow didn't throw much early this week but got his full reps and felt good on Friday, Rapoport adds. We don't have any projections docks on Burrow for the back issue, although the matchup against Houston still has him lower than usual in the Week 2 rankings.

Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start today's game vs. the Panthers, but QB Michael Penix is "nearing a return" and could make his debut vs. the Packers on Thursday night, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Penix is working his way back from an ACL tear but was fully cleared in mid-August. He and Rush reportedly split first-team reps in practice this week. Penix is no superstar, but he'll be a big upgrade from Rush. WR Drake London will be especially excited to see Penix back. London averaged 20.4 PPR points per game with Penix vs. 13.9 without him across the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Consider buying low on London and TE Kyle Pitts over the next few days, especially if they struggle again vs. the Panthers today.

Colts WR Keenan Allen is facing a minimum 3-game suspension for his DUI arrest in August, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. But the league could opt for a longer ban because Allen's blood alcohol content was so high. Schefter confirms, though, that the league will wait for the legal process to play out before issuing the suspension. It's unclear exactly when the case will be wrapped, but the next hearing is not scheduled until October 26. It seems like there's a good chance Allen's suspension doesn't come until 2027, but we'll keep you updated on the situation. Allen ran a route on 76% of pass plays in the opener, tying for the team lead with a 19.4% target share. His absence would boost the target projections for Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, and Tyler Warren.

Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) will be a "pre-game" decision for tomorrow night's contest vs. the Giants, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Nacua is listed as questionable after missing practice on Friday and Saturday. He's listed on the injury report with a hip, but HC Sean McVay said Saturday that Nacua is dealing with a "little bit of soreness" in his groin. McVay also said this isn't the same issue that sidelined Nacua in August (which we're not sure is good or bad). Nacua owners are in a tough spot with the late kickoff. Giants WR Malachi Fields and Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (in a flex spot) are the best replacement options from Monday night's game, but neither is particularly strong. We'll see if we hear anything else on Nacua before the early games kick off today.

Broncos RB R.J. Harvey (hamstring) is "unlikely" to play vs. the Jaguars today, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Harvey is listed as questionable after getting in limited practices on Thursday and Friday. He led Denver's backfield with a 53% snap rate and 45% route rate in trailing game script last week, finishing with 3 carries and 4 targets. Harvey's absence would be a slight boost to RB J.K. Dobbins' Week 2 outlook. But expect a role for RB Jonah Coleman, and RB Tyler Badie to potentially play a passing-down role.