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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze caught three of four targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, leading all Bears wide receivers on a rainy, windy day at Soldier Field. Through two games, Odunze has five catches for 95 yards on seven targets. His short-term outlook depends on quarterback Caleb Williams' status following a hamstring injury suffered during the contest.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson caught four of 11 targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the New York Jets. Watson connected with Jordan Love on a crucial three-yard score with 7:58 remaining in regulation to cap a fourth-quarter comeback, giving him three touchdown receptions through the first two games of the season.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love completed 16 of 29 passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-17 overtime victory against the New York Jets. Love overcame an elbow hit that temporarily caused his throwing hand to go numb and led a fourth-quarter comeback from a 17-7 deficit, connecting with MarShawn Lloyd and Christian Watson for scores to improve Green Bay's record.
New England Patriots starting right guard Mike Onwenu was carted off the field and ruled out after suffering a right ankle injury during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Onwenu was rolled up from behind by T.J. Watt during a sack, and subsequent X-rays confirmed a broken ankle. Teammates expressed heartbreak for the veteran offensive lineman, whose injury leaves his status for the rest of the season in serious doubt.
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai carried the ball 10 times for 47 yards and caught two targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Monangai led the Chicago backfield in rushing yards by two over D'Andre Swift. He has posted 12 touches in each of the first two games and could see increased volume if Caleb Williams misses time.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown hauled in a pass along the sideline from Marcus Mariota that appeared to be a touchdown catch before being ruled incomplete on the field. Despite replay evidence showing his left foot and knee inbounds, the ruling was controversially upheld by officials, forcing Washington to settle for a field goal.
Carolina Panthers tight end Darren Waller celebrated an Atlanta homecoming by scoring two touchdowns in a 34-3 rout of the Falcons. Waller caught a seven-yard scoring pass in the second quarter with a tiptoe grab in the corner of the end zone, followed by a 12-yard layout reception in the third quarter from Bryce Young to help power the Panthers' offense.
Seattle Seahawks nose tackle Brandon Pili was ruled out for the second half of Sunday's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals after being evaluated for a concussion in the first quarter. Pili's departure thinned Seattle's interior defensive line depth as they relied on rotational players to contain the Cardinals' rushing attack.
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift rushed 16 times for 45 yards and caught all five of his targets for 54 yards in a 9-3 wet-weather loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Swift paced Chicago in receiving yards, highlighted by a 32-yard catch-and-run in the fourth quarter, bringing his combined two-week total to 233 yards from scrimmage.
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard rushed 12 times for 53 yards and caught two passes for 11 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-3 victory against the Atlanta Falcons. Hubbard commanded the backfield workload after Jonathon Brooks exited early due to a groin injury. Through two games this season, Hubbard has recorded 102 rushing yards and three total touchdowns for the Panthers.
Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie was active and positioned for an expanded passing-down role in Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With primary back RJ Harvey sidelined by a hamstring injury and starter J.K. Dobbins departing later in the game due to his own hamstring injury, Badie stepped into complementary backfield duties.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray missed Sunday's 9-3 win over the Chicago Bears due to a concussion. However, head coach Kevin O'Connell indicated that Murray is expected to clear the concussion protocol early in the week and remain on track to start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush endured a disastrous outing in Sunday's 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers, completing 10 of 17 passes for 86 yards with two interceptions while losing a fumble. Rush turned the ball over three times before being benched for undrafted rookie Jack Strand in the third quarter. Head coach Kevin Stefanski remained noncommittal on his Week 3 starter.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker brought in eight of nine targets for 66 yards and added two punt returns for 49 yards in a 34-3 blowout win against the Atlanta Falcons. Leading the team in catches, Coker extended his impressive early-season catch rate to 16 receptions on 18 targets through two weeks ahead of a matchup with the Browns.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was carted to the locker room and ruled out after suffering a right ankle injury during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins. Robinson had hauled in three receptions for 34 yards, including a 20-yard grab, before getting injured untouched. His absence compounds a heavily depleted 49ers wide receiver corps that is already missing Ricky Pearsall and De'Zhaun Stribling.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall remains sidelined after suffering a season-ending injury during the offseason. His absence has placed additional pressure on the 49ers' remaining depth chart, compounded by subsequent early-season injuries to fellow wideouts Demarcus Robinson, Mike Evans, and De'Zhaun Stribling.
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling remains sidelined as he recovers from surgery to repair a deltoid ligament sprain in his left ankle sustained during the season opener. His long-term absence, alongside injuries to Ricky Pearsall, Demarcus Robinson, and Mike Evans, has left the 49ers receiving corps extremely thin.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts brought in one of three targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Pitts secured his first catch of the 2026 campaign on an afternoon severely limited by poor quarterback play from Cooper Rush and Jack Strand. Fantasy analysts continue to view him as a prime buy-low target ahead of Michael Penix Jr.'s impending return.
Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent stepped in during the fourth quarter to replace starter Caleb Williams, who suffered a right hamstring injury. Bagent completed five of nine passes for 54 yards in wet and windy conditions during a 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Bagent stands a strong chance of making his first start of the season in Week 3 on Monday night against the Eagles.
Carolina Panthers defender Devin Lloyd put on a dominant defensive display in Sunday's 34-3 blowout victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Lloyd recorded two interceptions—highlighted by a stellar 53-yard pick-six off Cooper Rush—alongside nine total tackles, one sack, and three pass breakups to anchor a stifling Panthers defensive performance.
