2 years agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans (calf) and Chris Godwin (hamstring) were not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. Also not present was left tackle Donovan Smith (elbow) and receiver Julio Jones (knee). Godwin was able to start in the Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys after tearing his ACL late last season, but he didn't last long and isn't expected to play this Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Evans and Jones, meanwhile, could be questionable for Week 2 action, so fantasy managers will have to keep a close eye on their status on Friday. Russell Gage (hamstring) missed practice on Wednesday, but he returned on Thursday. Gage could have a big role if one or both of Evans and Jones are unable to play. This is a very fluid situation, so stay tuned.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud

2 years agoHouston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton said he thinks tight end Brevin Jordan (ankle) will be able to play on Sunday in the Week 2 contest against the Denver Broncos on the road. Jordan popped up on the injured report on Wednesday and was limited in practice with his ankle issue. He played 42 of the team's 70 offensive snaps in the Week 1 tie with the Indianapolis Colts, catching only one pass for five yards on his two targets in the game. O.J. Howard out-shined him, catching both of his targets for 38 yards and two touchdowns, but Howard only played 12 snaps. Pharaoh Brown also played 46 snaps. The 22-year-old Jordan should remain Houston's primary tight end when healthy, but the presence of Howard and Brown make it impossible to trust Jordan in starting fantasy lineups.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Houston Chronicle - Jonathan M. Alexander

2 years agoDallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee) didn't have any setbacks on Wednesday when he returned to seven-on-seven team drills for the first time since tearing his ACL on Jan. 2, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. Gallup will look to build on that activity on Thursday in pads. The 26-year-old was officially listed as limited for Wednesday's practice. He's making good progress, but it remains unlikely that he'll make his 2022 season debut in a Week 2 meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals at home. Gallup's short-term fantasy value also took a big hit when quarterback Dak Prescott fractured his thumb in the season-opening loss to the Buccaneers. Noah Brown served as the No. 2 receiver behind CeeDee Lamb in Week 1.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Dallas Morning News - Michael Gehlken

2 years agoGreen Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Packers' injury report Wednesday. The All-Pro tackle missed Week 1 as he continued to recover from a torn ACL in his left knee in January 2021. He will look to be a full participant in practice on Thursday or Friday. The 30-year-old's presence on the offensive line only helps quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was pressured constantly by the Vikings defense in Week 1. Bakhtiari would significantly boost Green Bay's offense if he could suit up against the Chicago Bears in Week 2.--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Green Bay Packers

2 years agoNew Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday. He was inactive for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons after picking up a shoulder injury during the preseason finale. The 26-year-old will look to log a full practice on Thursday or Friday to improve his chances of suiting up for Week 2 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Smith is buried on the depth chart behind Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry, and Chris Olave. Fantasy managers can leave Smith on the waiver for now.--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Saints

2 years agoMiami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed (heel) didn't practice on Wednesday. He was a limited last week with a heel injury and was inactive for Week 1 against the New England Patriots. The 23-year-old is trending in the wrong direction and could miss his second consecutive game. He is buried on the running back depth chart behind Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert, and Myles Gaskin. Fantasy managers can leave Ahmed on the waiver wire for now.--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: David Furones

2 years agoThe Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to place linebacker T.J. Watt (pectoral) on the injured reserve this week. He was already ruled out for Week 2 against the New England Patriots and is set to miss at least the next four games. The 27-year-old won't require surgery for his torn left pectoral muscle and is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks. Fantasy managers in IDP fantasy formats need to stash Watt for now. Pittsburgh is signing linebacker David Anenih to their 53-man roster off of the Titans practice squad in a corresponding move.--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Field Yates of ESPN

2 years agoLos Angeles Chargers defensive back J.C. Jackson (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Thursday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 26-year-old is officially questionable after being limited in practice this week. He missed the regular season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders as he continues to work his way back from mid-August ankle surgery. Jackson would provide the Chargers secondary a massive boost if active as the defense will look to contain quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense in Week 2.--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network

2 years agoLos Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II could be set to see more targets in Week 2. When speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Rams coach Sean McVay said, "Allen is certainly somebody that needs to be more involved and get more opportunities." In the Rams' Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, the 29-year-old was on the field for nearly the entire game as he ran 45 routes. Unfortunately, he was only targeted on two of them, one of which was Matthew Stafford's final pass of the night. In Week 2, the Rams are facing off against an Atlanta Falcons secondary that struggled to contain New Orleans Saints pass catchers in Week 1. This could be a significant bounce-back week from Robinson if McVay deliberately gets him involved.--Jack Camenzind - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Sarah Barshop

2 years agoNew York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios (heel) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. In Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens, he caught five out of six targets for 37 yards. The 26-year-old is slotted in as the No. 4 wideout on New York's depth chart, and his usage was likely a product of quarterback Joe Flacco throwing the ball 59 times. Even if he manages to suit up in Week 2 against the Browns, Berrios will need an injury or another avalanche of throws from Flacco to be slightly relevant for most fantasy leagues.--Jack Camenzind - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Zack Rosenblatt

2 years agoThe Cleveland Browns defense played well in a Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers, notching four sacks and forcing one turnover. Cleveland will look to keep it going as they draw a plus matchup at home against the New York Jets in Week 2. The Browns enter the game installed as 6.5-point home favorites in a game with a low 39.5-point over/under. With Zach Wilson still injured, the Jets will send veteran quarterback Joe Flacco out there to compete against Cleveland. The Browns defense is in a great spot against the Jets and can be started as a top-six fantasy option this week.--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com

2 years agoCleveland Browns rookie kicker Cade York made quite an impression in his NFL debut in Week 1, booting a 58-yard, game-winning field goal with 13 seconds left to help beat the Carolina Panthers. York will look for more success in a home matchup against the New York Jets in Week 2. The Browns shouldn't have much trouble moving the ball against the Jets in that contest, so York could see several kicking opportunities on Sunday. Fantasy gamers who missed out on the big names at the kicker position in fantasy drafts can tab York for their lineups for fantasy in Week 2.--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com

2 years agoCleveland Browns tight end David Njoku turned in a quiet game in a Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers, catching just one ball for seven yards. The explosive tight end will look to bounce back at home against the New York Jets in Week 2. Njoku draws an exploitable matchup as the Jets struggled to contain tight ends in fantasy in 2021, allowing the fifth-most fantasy points per game to the position. That being said, his production could be limited by a Cleveland offense that wants to be run-heavy with Jacoby Brissett under center. Fantasy gamers should treat Njoku as a boom/bust TE2 for fantasy in Week 2.--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com

2 years agoCleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones showed nice chemistry with new quarterback Jacoby Brissett in Week 1, finishing with six catches for 60 yards on a team-high 11 targets. Peoples-Jones will look to continue his success in a home matchup against the New York Jets in Week 2. The Jets struggled against the pass in Week 1, allowing three touchdowns to wide receivers in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens. That being said, the Browns will continue to lean on the running game in Week 2 after they handed out 33 running back carries in Week 1. The run-heavy approach will limit the ceilings of Cleveland's wide receivers in most weeks, leaving Peoples-Jones as a low-end flex option in fantasy for Week 2.--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com

2 years agoCleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper had a quiet debut with his new team, posting just three catches for 17 yards on six targets in Week 1. Cooper will look to bounce back at home against the New York Jets in Week 2. The Browns went run-heavy with Jacoby Brissett under center in Week 1 and it is apparent that is the way they want to operate the offense while waiting for Deshaun Watson to serve out his 11-game suspension. Cooper could continue to struggle as a result, leaving him as a low-end WR3/high-end WR4 in fantasy for Week 2.--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com