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New England Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis III is listed as questionable for Sunday's home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a neck injury. Head coach Mike Vrabel noted that Davis missed practice on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday after brief departure in Week 1. If Davis is ruled inactive, Charles Woods or Marcus Jones will step up to play alongside All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was present for Friday's practice session after being pulled from Thursday's workout with a hamstring issue that team officials termed precautionary. Although his exact participation level was limited, his return to the field bodes well for his chances of playing against the Baltimore Ravens. He carries a questionable game-day injury designation into the matchup as fantasy managers monitor his final status before kickoff.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is set to lead the team's receiving corps for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints as teammate Zay Flowers is listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury. Operating alongside Devontez Walker and LaJohntay Wester, Bateman will face increased coverage demands in an offense where tight end Mark Andrews is also expected to command significant target share.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is positioned as the team's best target bet for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. With starting wide receiver Zay Flowers listed as doubtful due to a hamstring injury, Andrews is expected to shoulder a heavier load in the passing game alongside supporting receivers Rashod Bateman, Devontez Walker, and LaJohntay Wester, making him a strong fantasy starter.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver LaJohntay Wester is expected to see increased opportunities on offense with teammate Zay Flowers listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints due to a hamstring injury. Alongside Rashod Bateman and Devontez Walker, Wester will help anchor the team's wide receiver corps in a contest where tight end Mark Andrews is also anticipated to be a central focus of the passing game.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devontez Walker is in line for an expanded role with teammate Zay Flowers listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Saints due to a hamstring injury. Alongside Rashod Bateman and LaJohntay Wester, Walker will be asked to help fill the offensive void left by Flowers' potential absence, though tight end Mark Andrews remains a primary target option for the passing attack.
New York Jets linebacker Will McDonald IV is listed as questionable to face the Green Bay Packers due to an ankle injury. Added to the injury report on Thursday, McDonald was a limited practice participant for two consecutive days heading into Sunday's game. The Jets are attempting to open the season with a 2-0 record for the first time since 2015 while managing multiple roster absences.
The New York Jets will be without safety Minkah Fitzpatrick for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers due to a week-to-week groin injury sustained during their Week 1 win over the Titans. Fitzpatrick's absence deals a major blow to a Jets secondary already navigating the longest interception drought in NFL history. New York will also be missing several other players, including Will McDonald who is listed as questionable with an ankle injury.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush is set to make his second consecutive start Sunday against the Carolina Panthers after taking first-team reps. With Tua Tagovailoa sidelined by an oblique injury and Michael Penix Jr. recovering from a torn ACL, Rush leads the offense. In Week 1, he completed 12-of-22 passes for 143 yards, 1 TD, and 2 INTs while getting sacked four times, heavily targeting running back Bijan Robinson, who accounted for 65.8% of team scrimmage yards.
Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley returned to the practice field suited up in full gear for Friday's session after dealing with a toe injury. His return provides a positive boost to the Ravens' offensive line depth and pass protection as they finalize preparations to host the New Orleans Saints. Stanley was listed as questionable on the final injury report alongside teammates Trey Hendrickson and John Simpson following limited practice work.
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Trey Hendrickson was spotted on the field in full gear during Friday's practice session while managing a finger injury. His participation in the team's final workout indicates he is pushing to play through the issue against the New Orleans Saints. Listed as questionable on the official injury report, Hendrickson's availability would provide a major boost to the Ravens' pass rush in a crucial early-season matchup.
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift has no injury designation and is set to play Sunday against the Vikings after logging a full practice Friday following ankle and knee limitations earlier in the week. In Chicago's Week 1 win, Swift turned a 57 percent snap share into 19 touches for 134 yards from scrimmage and three rushing touchdowns. He is expected to handle a heavy workload as a primary weapon in the Bears' backfield.
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai is fully cleared and carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Vikings after logging a full practice Friday following a limited start to the week with a hamstring issue. Monangai showcased explosive potential in Week 1 with 12 touches for 124 yards from scrimmage, including a 61-yard touchdown run, operating alongside backfield teammate D'Andre Swift in the Bears' high-scoring offense.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that veteran Carson Wentz will start at quarterback in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears while Kyler Murray recovers from a concussion. Wentz stepped in during the opener against Green Bay, leading a 39-22 comeback win by completing 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns. O'Connell expects Murray to return next week, making this potentially Wentz's final start before returning to a backup role.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings missed his third straight practice due to a personal matter and has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. There is no information yet on his availability for Week 3 at Tampa Bay. After drawing just one target on a 63% route rate in the season opener, Jennings' absence leaves vacated playing time that is expected to be distributed among wide receivers Tai Felton and Myles Price.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer is in line to serve as the team's primary tight end for Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. With teammate Brock Bowers listed as doubtful due to ongoing recovery from a recent knee meniscus surgery, Mayer assumes the lead role on offense. He remains a viable starting option in fantasy football lineups for Week 2 while Bowers works toward an expected return to the active lineup in Week 3.
The Los Angeles Rams announced roster moves on Friday, signing safety Tanner Ingle to the active 53-man roster off the practice squad. Ingle previously played eight special teams snaps in the team's season-opening loss to San Francisco. The promotion provides necessary depth at safety as the Rams manage injuries to Kam Kinchens (hamstring) and Kam Curl (ankle). Defensive tackle Jaxson Moi was signed to the practice squad as the corresponding move.
Following the ruling that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings will miss Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears due to a personal matter, backup wide receivers are positioned for potential adjustments. Playing time and route distributions are expected to be divided between Myles Price and Tai Felton, although neither receiver has emerged as a reliable fantasy football consideration ahead of the Week 2 divisional matchup.
With Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears due to a personal matter, playing time opportunities in the receiving corps are expected to shift. It remains unclear exactly how the snaps will be divvied up between wide receivers Tai Felton and Myles Price in Jennings' absence, though neither player currently carries notable fantasy football consideration for upcoming starting lineups.
The Chicago Bears announced roster moves, signing safety Keidron Smith to the 16-man practice squad. As a corresponding roster transaction, the Bears placed safety Anthony Johnson Jr. on the practice squad injured list. Smith joins a fluid practice squad list that includes various positional depth players as teams navigate weekly NFL roster rules, elevation limits, and international pathway roster allowances throughout the ongoing regular season.
