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New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson caught four of four targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 24-17 Week 2 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Johnson made the most of his opportunities to post over 50 receiving yards for the second consecutive week, solidifying his role as a reliable secondary pass-catching option in the Saints' offense.
Green Bay Packers rookie kicker Trey Smack converted a 34-yard field goal in the fourth quarter and later sealed a 20-17 victory over the New York Jets with a game-winning kick in overtime. Smack's clutch kicks completed a Green Bay comeback after trailing by 10 points late in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase delivered a dominant performance in Sunday's 20-6 victory over the Houston Texans, catching seven passes on nine targets for 75 yards and two touchdowns. His highlight play was a sensational 32-yard toe-tap touchdown grab along the end zone pylon against Derek Stingley Jr., dragging both feet inbounds under tight coverage before adding an 18-yard score during a scramble drill.
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is returning to action on Monday night against the New York Giants following a two-year retirement. Insider Jay Glazer reported Donald will start and play in a defensive rotation as the Rams ease him back into game shape. The nine-time All-Pro told Fox Sports "It's go time," providing a vital boost to a Los Angeles defense adjusting to Myles Garrett's IR placement.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan led all receivers with five catches on 10 targets for 101 yards in Sunday's 34-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The second-year receiver paced Carolina in both targets and receiving yards, helping ignite the offense. Through two games this season, McMillan has amassed 10 receptions for 176 yards on 18 targets as a primary downfield option for the Panthers.
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed six times for 43 yards and caught one target for three yards in Sunday's 20-3 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Stevenson lost a first-quarter fumble and subsequently yielded majority backfield snaps to returning teammate TreVeyon Henderson. Stevenson will look to improve ball security in Week 3 against Jacksonville.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave caught eight of 10 targets for 86 yards and a 21-yard fourth-quarter touchdown in Sunday's 24-17 upset win over the Baltimore Ravens. Despite dealing with a hamstring issue late in the week, Olave showed no limitations, hauling in the game-tying touchdown pass from Tyler Shough. Olave now boasts 18 receptions for 268 yards and a touchdown through two games this season.
New Orleans Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. was carted off the field and ruled out during the third quarter of Sunday's 24-17 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The 2025 No. 9 overall draft pick sustained a left ankle injury after being rolled up on by pass rusher Trey Hendrickson during a sack by Mike Green. Asim Richards stepped in to replace Banks at left tackle for the remainder of the contest.
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks exited Sunday's 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter after sustaining a groin injury. Before heading to the locker room with training staff, Brooks logged five carries for 16 yards and caught one target for minus-5 yards, getting his final carry with 11:58 remaining in the game. The groin issue previously bothered Brooks prior to the season opener.
New England Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon exited Sunday's Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a thigh injury and was unable to return. Before departing, the third-round draft pick out of Notre Dame caught his lone target for a 30-yard gain. Raridon, who recorded a two-yard touchdown catch in Week 1 against Seattle, continues to carve out a key reserve role behind starter Hunter Henry.
New York Jets defensive lineman David Onyemata exited Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Green Bay Packers with a groin injury and was officially ruled out for the remainder of the game. Onyemata was one of three key Jets defenders forced to leave the matchup due to injury, joining linebackers Marcelino McCrary-Ball and Kiko Mauigoa on the sideline during New York's defensive collapse.
New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson was downgraded to out during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after suffering a shoulder injury that required evaluation in the blue medical tent during the second half.
Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori was active for the team's road contest against the Arizona Cardinals, marking his first official game action since undergoing summer ankle surgery as the defending Super Bowl champions look to maintain their NFC West lead.
San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro was active for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Although he missed practice all week due to an illness, Pineiro was deemed healthy enough to kick and serve as a reliable fantasy starter.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks is active for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, providing a bigger physical receiving option for Washington's secondary attack while teammate Luke McCaffrey remains a healthy scratch.
Seattle Seahawks 2024 third-round pick Christian Haynes is scheduled to make the first regular-season start of his career at right guard against the Arizona Cardinals after Anthony Bradford was downgraded to out due to an injury.
Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. surrendered a spectacular 32-yard toe-tap touchdown grab to former LSU teammate Ja'Marr Chase along the end zone pylon, struggling to contain the Bengals wideout as Cincinnati built a commanding lead.
Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey is inactive for Sunday's home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a hamstring injury. After missing Wednesday's practice, Harvey logged limited sessions Thursday and Friday but was ultimately ruled out. J.K. Dobbins will pace Denver's backfield as the lead option, supported by rookie Jonah Coleman and pass-catching back Tyler Badie.
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen was active on the game-day roster for Sunday's Week 2 road matchup against the Denver Broncos. Van Lanen avoids the inactive list to provide interior line depth for Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokun was active and suited up for Sunday's Week 2 battle against the Denver Broncos. Oluokun leads a healthy Jacksonville defense into Denver after all listed players on the weekly injury report were cleared to play.
