2 years agoNew York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis will look to make it two strong weeks in a row when the Jets take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 2. Davis led Jets receivers in catches, targets, and yards in Week 1. With the Jets likely to have to play from behind once again, quarterback Joe Flacco is sure to air the ball out in the direction of Davis enough times to make him fantasy relevant. He's a WR4 with a little upside.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoGreen Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) is practicing on Thursday ahead of the team's Sunday night matchup with the Chicago Bears in Week 2. This is a great sign for his availability this week after he was held out in the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. With a struggling receiving core in Week 1, Lazard should find himself in a significant role in the Green Bay offense as Aaron Rodgers' No. 1 option in the passing game. Should he play on Sunday, fantasy managers can treat him as a WR3/FLEX option.--Tommy Adamopoulos - RotoBallerSource: Matt Schneidman

2 years agoNew York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore could have a solid Week 2 performance against the Cleveland Browns. Moore worked as the clear WR1 in Week 1, catching five passes on seven targets for 49 yards. He also scored a touchdown, but it was called back due to a penalty. With the Jets likely to need to throw a bunch again in Week 2, Moore could compile solid fantasy stats even without one particular big play. He's a high-end WR3 with touchdown upside.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (concussion, personal) was not at practice on Thursday due to personal reasons. The third-year stud entered concussion protocol following a hit to the head in the season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers and was limited at practice on Wednesday. Head coach Zac Taylor mentioned that Higgins was able to clear the hurdles he had to up to that point, but his situation is still worth monitoring leading up to kickoff in Week 2. If Higgins is unable to play, Tyler Boyd would see the greatest uptick in fantasy value, while Mike Thomas also sees an increase in playing time.--Tommy Adamopoulos - RotoBallerSource: Jay Morrison

2 years agoJacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is set to face the Indianapolis Colts at home in Week 2. The second-year quarterback threw for 275 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 versus the Washington Commanders while posting only 14.4 fantasy points. Even with a perceived tough matchup against the Colts, the Clemson product looked comfortable targeting Christian Kirk and Zay Jones in Jacksonville's new-look offense in the second half of the loss to Washington. On top of that, the Colts just allowed Davis Mills to air it out for 240 yards and two touchdowns in their tie with the Houston Texans in Week 1. Regardless if the game remains competitive or not, Lawrence is positioned as a QB2 in Week 2.--Skyler Carlin - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference

2 years agoNew York Jets rookie running back Breece Hall has a decent matchup coming up in Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns. Hall showed some good flashes in Week 1, running the ball six times and seeing 10 passing game targets. He's working behind Michael Carter, but there should still be plenty to go around for both backs to be fantasy relevant, especially if Hall carves out more of a passing game role in Week 2. He's a solid FLEX option with upside and should continue to see his fantasy arrow point up as the season moves on.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoSeattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (quadriceps) will undergo surgery to repair a torn quadriceps tendon, which will end his 2022 season. The 26-year-old suffered the injury in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos after recording three solo tackles in the game's early stages. Adams has struggled to stay healthy during his time in Seattle, as he has played in just 24 games since the 2020 season. To fill in his roster spot, the Seahawks signed cornerback Teez Tabor off the Falcons practice squad. Josh Jones, who registered seven total tackles (four solo) in Week 1, will fill the hole in the absence of the former Pro Bowler.--Tommy Adamopoulos - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport

2 years agoNew York Jets running back Michael Carter is a decent RB2/flex option in Week 2 fantasy lineups. The Jets will be taking on a solid Cleveland Browns run defense, but Carter's usage in Week 1 showed that the Jets will certainly give him a chance to pick up some yards. He totaled 100 yards from scrimmage in the opener, with 10 rushing attempts and nine passing-game targets. That kind of usage in what was a blowout almost all game definitely has Carter's fantasy arrow pointing up.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoNew England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (illness, back) is not practicing on Thursday due to an illness, but NFL Network's Tom Pelissero writes that it's his understanding that it's not believed to be COVID-19-related. Jones had an upset stomach, so they decided to give him the day off. The 24-year-old second-year signal-caller dealt with back spasms after the Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins, but he was able to practice in full on Wednesday. It's unlikely that his illness will keep him from playing in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but fantasy managers will want to monitor his status on Friday. With New England's offense looking suspect early on, Jones will be nothing more than a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues if he's active this Sunday.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero

2 years agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (hamstring) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Gage played 42 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys and caught both of his targets for just 13 yards. When all of the team's receivers are healthy, Gage is going to be the No. 4 wideout in Tampa. However, Chris Godwin (hamstring) is unlikely to play in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints, and Mike Evans (calf) and Julio Jones (knee) have yet to practice this week. Even if Evans and Jones suit up this Sunday, Gage is in line for a much bigger role in the passing attack. He's worth considering as a WR4/flex with upside in Week 2.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: PewterReport.com

2 years agoDallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that quarterback Dak Prescott (thumb) is at least seven to 10 days away from doing anything. "He needs to heal right now," McCarthy said. Prescott fractured his right thumb in the season-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and had surgery on Monday. The Cowboys aren't putting him on Injured Reserve, though, so they believe there's a chance he could return within the next four weeks. Initial reports suggested Prescott could be out for six to eight weeks. With the 29-year-old sidelined, the Cowboys are going to ride with backup Cooper Rush under center. The 28-year-old will be making just his second NFL start in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Jon Machota

2 years agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) missed the team's practice on Thursday. With receivers Mike Evans (calf) and Chris Godwin (hamstring) also out on Thursday, the Buccaneers are suddenly extremely banged up at the position heading into a Week 2 divisional clash with the New Orleans Saints. Russell Gage (hamstring) missed practice on Wednesday, but he returned on Thursday. Godwin isn't expected to play this weekend, but it remains to be seen if Evans and Jones are actually in danger of sitting out. Jones also didn't practice on Wednesday, so if he doesn't do anything on Friday, he'll be unlikely to play against the Saints. In his Tampa debut, the 33-year-old caught three passes on five targets for 69 yards and also carried twice for 17 yards. Gage could be in line for some big-time target volume if Jones can't play.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud

2 years agoArizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (hamstring) missed another day of practice on Thursday. Andy Isabella (back) also missed a second straight practice, and if both Moore and Isabella are unavailable for Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders, we could see bigger roles from Andre Baccellia and tight end Stephen Anderson. Moore injured his hamstring in practice leading up to the season-opening loss against the Kansas City Chiefs and was inactive in that game. He's trending toward another inactive this Sunday. If the 22-year-old sits out again in Week 2, it will once again be Marquise Brown, veteran A.J. Green and rookie Greg Dortch in starting three-wide sets for the Cardinals. Dortch stood out with seven receptions on nine targets for 63 yards while playing 91% of the snaps on offense.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Arizona Republic - Jose M. Romero

2 years agoCarolina Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo said that running back Christian McCaffrey is a special and unique player and that "we've got to get the ball in his hands." McCaffrey played 81 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 1 loss to the Cleveland Browns, carrying the ball 10 times for 33 yards and a touchdown and adding four catches on five targets for 24 additional yards. The 26-year-old oft-injured running back had just five touches in the first half. His touchdown saved an otherwise quiet day, so his fantasy managers will certainly be hoping that he gets more involved in a Week 2 matchup against the New York Giants. Despite the lackluster season-opening performance, McCaffrey is a must-start RB1 as long as he's healthy.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Associated Press - Steve Reed

2 years agoThe Pittsburgh Steelers officially placed linebacker T.J. Watt (pectoral) on Injured Reserve on Thursday and signed outside linebacker David Anenih to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move. Anenih was on the Tennessee Titans practice squad before joining the Steelers. Watt and the Steelers initially believed he suffered a season-ending torn pectoral muscle in the Week 1 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals, but after receiving multiple medical opinions, it was determined he could avoid surgery and return later this year. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues need to keep the 27-year-old reigning Defensive Player of the Year stashed. Watt will miss at least the next four games, but he's expected to need around six weeks to recover from a partially torn left pec.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley