2 years agoTampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) was listed as being a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. It doesn't appear that Fournette is dealing with a serious injury, as he handled 76% of the snaps in Sunday night's Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys, carrying the ball 21 times for 127 yards while also catching both of his targets for 10 yards. However, it's a reminder that Fournette's fantasy managers may want to handcuff him with rookie Rachaad White. As long as Fournette doesn't suffer a setback this week, he'll be a must-start in a divisional clash with the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter

2 years agoIndianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) returned to a full practice on Wednesday, while cornerback Kenny Moore II (hip) was listed as limited. Leonard also put in a full practice last Wednesday before being limited the rest of the way and missing the Week 1 season-opening tie to the Houston Texans. The 27-year-old underwent back surgery in June and isn't a lock to return in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts aren't going to rush the All-Pro linebacker back, but he deserves to remain stashed in IDP fantasy formats. If Leonard misses another game, expect E.J. Speed to make another start. Moore struggled in coverage in Week 1, but he's one of the best tackling cornerbacks in the league.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Colts Twitter

2 years agoIndianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (quadriceps) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Pittman's injury isn't viewed as too serious, as he was able to play 98% of the offensive snaps in the Week 1 tie with the Houston Texans. He caught nine of his 13 targets for 121 yards and a touchdown to kick off the regular season. The 24-year-old should remain in starting lineups in all leagues as a WR1 as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks later this week.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Colts Twitter

2 years agoDetroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury. It remains to be seen if this is a serious enough injury to keep Swift from playing in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders. If you have Swift rostered, it's time to immediately run to the waiver wire and grab his backup, Jamaal Williams, if he's available in your league. We'll have to monitor Swift's status the rest of the week to determine if there's a realistic chance that he might sit this Sunday. If he's inactive, Williams would immediately become a plug-and-play RB2 for fantasy managers. Even while sharing the backfield with Swift in the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Williams had 11 carries for 28 yards and two touchdowns while playing 33% of the snaps.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Eric Woodyard

2 years agoPittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) was limited in practice on Wednesday after suffering a foot injury in the Week 1 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Harris said "it's good" and doesn't seem to be worried at all about missing Week 2 against the New England Patriots. However, head coach Mike Tomlin said he wants to see more from Harris this week before his status is determined for Sunday. "Naj is really optimistic," said Tomlin. "It's good to be young. He appears to be in position, but he's going to have to practice and prove his readiness." The 24-year-old apparently aggravated a Lisfranc injury that he dealt with in training camp. As long as Harris doesn't suffer a setback later this week, there's a good chance he'll suit up in Week 2, where he'll be a must-start fantasy back. Those that have Harris rostered should scoop up rookie Jaylen Warren off the waiver wire as insurance.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley

2 years agoDenver Broncos All-Pro safety Justin Simmons (thigh) will miss "some time," according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Simmons finished the Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday with a thigh injury that he suffered in the second half. The 28-year-old is a huge part of Denver's defense, so this is a notable loss as they head into a Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans. He recorded nine tackles on 49 defensive snaps in the season opener. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues that were rolling with Simmons as their starting defensive back will now have to go in another direction. With Simmons out a while, the Broncos will look for names like P.J. Locke, Caden Sterns and Delarrin Turner-Yell to step up at safety.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - James Palmer

2 years agoIn all likelihood, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee) will need at least another week before he makes his 2022 debut. Head coach Mike McCarthy said the hope is that Gallup can go from doing individual drills last week to "group stuff" this week. The 26-year-old has been making good progress after tearing his ACL in January, but he's still not ready to play in games just yet. CeeDee Lamb led Dallas in targets (11) in the Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but it was Noah Brown who led the team in catches (five) and receiving yards (68) from the receiver position on nine targets. Rookie Dennis Houston and Simi Fehoko will remain involved as well, but all of the Cowboys offensive skill players will need to be downgraded for the foreseeable future with quarterback Dak Prescott suffering a fractured thumb.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN Dallas - Todd Archer

2 years agoNew England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (back) was present at practice on Wednesday. Jones dealt with back spasms after the Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins, but he brushed off the injury and reportedly plans to play in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It remains to be seen if the 24-year-old will be listed as limited in Wednesday's practice, but he appears to be on track to play this weekend. Jones and the offense couldn't move the ball with any consistency last week, although he was efficient, going 21-for-30 for 213 yards with a TD and interception. The Steelers defense won't have All-Pro pass-rusher T.J. Watt (pectoral) this week, but their defense is still good enough to give Jones and the Pats offense more trouble. Jones is a low-end QB2 play in fantasy.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Providence Journal - Mark Daniels

2 years agoThe Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec thought Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) looked really good in the early portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday, and he was moving around and cutting well. Dobbins, who missed all of 2021 due to a torn ACL, was inactive in the Week 1 win against the New York Jets and isn't a lock to play in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, either. In Dobbins' absence, Kenyan Drake led the backfield by playing 58.9% of the snaps, with Mike Davis playing only 12.5% and Justice Hill playing 19.6%. Dobbins should be rostered in all fantasy leagues, but he's likely to be questionable in Week 2 and could be a game-time decision. If he makes his season debut against Miami, he'll be a shaky RB3/flex play at risk of having his snaps limited as he's eased into the fold.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec

2 years agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (calf) had his lower left leg taped during practice on Wednesday, but it's an injury that sounds relatively minor. Evans was off to the side in the first portion of practice devoted to special teams. He could be listed on the injury report later in the day, but it looks like fantasy managers shouldn't have much to worry about. The 29-year-old caught five of his seven targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys and remains quarterback Tom Brady's top target, especially with Chris Godwin (hamstring) expected to miss some time after getting hurt in the opener. New Orleans won't be an easy matchup in Week 2, but Evans is a must-start WR1.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine

2 years agoLos Angeles cornerback J.C. Jackson (ankle) is questionable for Thursday night's game against the divisional-rival Kansas City Chiefs. The offseason addition didn't play in the Week 1 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Without Jackson in the lineup, the Chargers couldn't slow down receiver Davante Adams. The veteran receiver had 10 receptions for 141 yards and a touchdown in his Raiders debut. If Jackson isn't able to play, Chiefs wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster becomes a more appealing flex option.--Mike FanelliSource: PFF - Ari Meirov

2 years agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) is officially out for Thursday night's matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The veteran suffered the injury last week in the Chargers' 24-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. While he held out hope of playing against the Chiefs, the Chargers are being cautious and sitting their top receiver. With a short week, Allen had almost no chance of playing. However, he could be ready to go in Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With Allen out of the lineup, Mike Williams, Joshua Palmer, and DeAndre Carter all will see an uptick in snaps and targets tomorrow night.--Mike FanelliSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter

2 years agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins left last week's 23-20 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with a concussion. The third-year receiver had two receptions for 27 yards before leaving the game in the second quarter. While he hasn't cleared the concussion protocol, head coach Zac Taylor said Higgins is making good progress. If he isn't able to play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, Tyler Boyd and Mike Thomas will see an increase in snaps and targets.--Mike FanelliSource: Enquirer - Charlie Goldsmith

2 years agoKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (wrist) was a full participant in practice this week and is off the injury report for Thursday night's matchup against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. There was little doubt about Mahomes' availability for this game. However, it is still encouraging for him to be off the injury report and not listed as questionable. Even if Mahomes remained on the injury report, fantasy managers should have been confident starting him as a high-end QB1 against the Chargers.--Mike FanelliSource: Chiefs.com

2 years agoKansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (ankle) will not play in Thursday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The veteran kicker suffered an ankle injury early in the Chiefs' 44-21 Week 1 win over the Arizona Cardinals. While he did return in the second quarter and made a 54-yard field goal, Butker's injury kept him from practicing all week. Filling in for Butker will be former New York Jets kicker Matt Ammendola. Last year he made only 68.4% of his kicks, including only 25% from 40 or more yards away.--Mike FanelliSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter