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Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins landed on the injury report with a hamstring issue and was officially ruled out for the team's Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. His absence forced quarterback C.J. Stroud to lean heavily on tight end Dalton Schultz, who responded with a career-high 140 receiving yards, leaving the Texans looking for Collins to anchor the wide receiver corps upon his eventual return.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in Sunday's 26-14 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Cousins connected with Tre Tucker on a 40-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter and added two more scoring strikes to Cody White to power Las Vegas to a 2-0 start. He became just the second quarterback in franchise history with 3+ TD passes in each of the first two games.
Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams rushed 12 times for 30 yards and caught three of four targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders. Williams maintained a clear lead-back role in the ground game despite Washington's front line limiting his efficiency, while continuing to contribute as a steady receiver out of the backfield ahead of a Week 3 matchup against Baltimore.
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black was active for Sunday's 35-13 win against the Miami Dolphins despite being listed as questionable due to a groin injury. Black rushed seven times for 25 yards, recording two more rushing yards than Christian McCaffrey, though McCaffrey dominated high-value goal-line and passing situations with two touchdowns. Black is poised to continue splitting the rushing workload moving forward.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis completed 14 of 23 passes for 197 yards and one touchdown while adding two rushes for six yards in Sunday's 35-13 loss to San Francisco. A substantial chunk of Willis' production came on a 77-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Miller late in the fourth quarter. While analysts previously praised his dual-threat mobility as a superpower, Willis was held quiet on the ground as the Dolphins dropped to 0-2 ahead of facing the Chiefs.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle caught all four of his targets for 80 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Kittle gained half his yardage on a 40-yard catch to start the second half before scoring a 12-yard touchdown. He has now scored his first touchdown since returning from an Achilles tear and reached 600 career receptions in 126 games, becoming the third-fastest tight end in NFL history to hit the milestone.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins caught five of 10 targets for a team-high 95 yards in Sunday's 20-6 victory against the Houston Texans. Higgins consistently broke coverage to move the chains, averaging 19.3 yards per reception on his eight catches this season and finishing just shy of his first 100-yard game since Week 9 of last year. Combined with Ja'Marr Chase, the duo generated nearly all of Cincinnati's passing output.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan firmly rejected the idea of bringing back wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk following new injuries to Demarcus Robinson and Mike Evans. Aiyuk has not played for San Francisco since tearing his ACL and MCL in 2024, missing the entire 2025 season after the team voided his guaranteed contract over missed treatments. Shanahan issued a simple 'No' when asked if Aiyuk remained an option for the team.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough completed 27 of 34 passes for 252 yards and a touchdown while adding 23 rushing yards and a game-winning one-yard sneak in a 24-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Embracing his 'Poor Man's Josh Allen' nickname from defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, Shough spearheaded a 15-point fourth-quarter comeback, hitting Chris Olave for a 21-yard score and bringing his season totals to 662 passing yards and four total touchdowns.
Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd rushed six times for 20 yards and caught two passes for six yards, including a six-yard screen pass for his first career NFL touchdown during Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the New York Jets. Lloyd played 14 offensive snaps, splitting backfield duties alongside Kaleb Johnson, though analysts noted a potential timeshare trend could impact his future fantasy appeal.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 17 of 28 passes for 95 yards with a touchdown and an interception, adding a seven-yard rush in Sunday's 31-7 loss to Seattle. Brissett struggled to push the ball downfield against the Seahawks' secondary, limited to 5.4 yards per completion. His lone highlight was a two-yard touchdown pass to tight end Trey McBride, and he will attempt to bounce back in Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Kristian Fulton secured a first-quarter interception off Daniel Jones deep in Indianapolis territory, targeting Keenan Allen. The turnover gave the Chiefs excellent field position at the 16-yard line, which quickly translated into a 13-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce to put Kansas City ahead 10-7, marking their second consecutive game with a first-quarter interception.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans sustained a hip injury in Sunday's 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins and was ruled questionable to return. Prior to his departure, Evans caught all three targets directed his way for 54 yards, building on his early rapport with Brock Purdy. Head coach Kyle Shanahan alleviated major concerns postgame, stating that Evans is fine and could have returned if the score was closer.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will undergo an MRI after suffering a shoulder stinger on his first carry of Sunday's 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. Barkley briefly left, returned in the second half, and finished with four carries for nine yards and one catch for 11 yards. Tank Bigsby handled the primary backfield load while Barkley was sidelined and limited.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby stepped into a heavy workload during Sunday's 24-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans after Saquon Barkley suffered a shoulder stinger. Bigsby logged 13 carries for 33 yards and a two-yard touchdown while adding two catches for five yards. If Barkley's upcoming medical tests limit his availability, Bigsby is positioned to lead Philadelphia's backfield moving forward into Week 3.
Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price suffered a chest injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals and went to the locker room. Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that X-rays on Price's chest came back negative. Before departing, Price logged 13 carries for 52 yards and caught one pass for eight yards, while teammate Emanuel Wilson finished out the game.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson caught two of seven targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 31-7 loss to the Seahawks. Wilson finished second on the team in targets behind tight end Trey McBride, maintaining his role as Jacoby Brissett's top wide receiver option heading into a Week 3 divisional matchup against San Francisco.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey rushed 10 times for 23 yards and two touchdowns while catching both of his targets for 43 yards in a 35-13 win over Miami. McCaffrey's two-score performance brought his career regular-season touchdown total to 100, joining Marshall Faulk and Randy Moss as the only players to score at least 50 touchdowns apiece for multiple franchises.
Green Bay Packers receiver Skyy Moore carried a shaky offense by accumulating 214 total yards in an overtime win over the New York Jets. Moore notched four kick returns for 116 yards (long of 43), four punt returns for 92 yards (long of 63), and two receptions for six yards. Filling in as slot receiver for the injured Jayden Reed, Moore cemented an indispensable role on special teams and offense.
Free agent safety Jordan Fuller is scheduled to participate in a workout with the Detroit Lions as the team looks to bolster its secondary in the wake of Avonte Maddox's foot injury. Fuller brings extensive starting experience from the Rams, Panthers, and Falcons, featuring strong PFF run defense grades throughout his career.
