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Mansoor Delane • CB • Chiefs

Mansoor Delane is Questionable to Return with Shoulder Injury

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Mansoor Delane (shoulder) is questionable to return during Monday's game against the Denver Broncos, Nate Taylor reports. Delane landed on his right shoulder after intercepting a pass during the first quarter of Monday's game. He remained on the sideline for the second drive of the game. Delane was dealing with a shoulder injury during OTAs, so he might've re-aggravated it on Monday. His absence could mean more snaps for Kristian Fulton, Nohl Williams, and Christian Roland-Wallace.

2 days ago

Marvin Harrison Jr. • WR • Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr. Sees Limited Targets Due to Game Flow

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. saw limited targets (three) in the Week 1 season-opening win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday because of how the game unfolded, head coach Mike LaFleur told Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. "I wouldn't look too much into the targets and all that stuff," LaFleur said. Harrison had a disappointing season opener despite the Cardinals pulling off the road upset, catching just one of his three targets for 33 yards. Tight end Trey McBride was quarterback Jacoby Brissett's favorite target, as he caught nine of his 13 targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in the 26-14 victory at SoFi Stadium. The good news for Harrison's fantasy managers is that he was second among the wideouts with a 79% snap share, behind Michael Wilson's 85%. Still, Kendrick Bourne was targeted five more times than Harrison. It is only one week, but the former fourth overall pick from Ohio State is now falling into shaky WR4/flex territory in fantasy with an upcoming Week 2 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday.

2 days ago

Landon Dickerson • G • Eagles

Eagles Place Guard Landon Dickerson on Injured Reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles placed three-time Pro Bowl offensive guard Landon Dickerson (knee) on Injured Reserve on Monday with a knee injury, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Dickerson will now be forced to miss at least the next four games. The earliest Dickerson would be able to return would be on Oct. 18 against the Carolina Panthers. It is a major blow for the 27-year-old former second-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft from the University of Alabama, and it could have a pretty big effect on the new-look Eagles offense as they head into a Week 2 matchup this Sunday on the road against the Tennessee Titans. While the Eagles have the personnel to overcome Dickerson's injury, it is for sure a slight downgrade for quarterback Jalen Hurts and the rest of the offense in the short term over at least the next four weeks.

2 days ago

Sam Darnold • QB • Seahawks

Sam Darnold Has "Very Unique" Short-Term, Soft-Tissue Injury

According to a Seattle Seahawks spokesperson, quarterback Sam Darnold (glute) has a "very unique" soft-tissue injury that is considered a short-term injury, according to Brady Henderson of ESPN. Darnold's hip joint is unaffected, but there is currently no timeline for his return. The Seahawks initially termed it a hip injury after Darnold was forced from last Wednesday's season-opening win over the New England Patriots on the first offensive drive of the game. The 29-year-old is now believed to be dealing with a glute injury, and he will most likely miss the Week 2 contest on the road against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals this Sunday. Beyond that, it is unclear when the 29-year-old signal-caller might return under center for Seattle after leading the team to a Super Bowl championship in February. The fact that Seattle has not placed Darnold on Injured Reserve means they have some confidence that he will be back within the next four games. In the meantime, Drew Lock will start for the Seahawks as more of a game manager, with little upside as a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues.

2 days ago

Kalif Raymond • WR • Bears

Kalif Raymond on Waiver Radar After Leading Bears in Receiving

On a day when the Chicago Bears' offense put up 59 points in a Week 1 season-opening win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, it was wide receiver Kalif Raymond who led the team in receiving. Raymond was second among the team's wideouts (behind Luther Burden III) with a 60% snap share, and he caught eight of his nine targets for 84 yards, all team highs. The 32-year-old veteran pass-catcher was talked up during training camp by his teammates and coaches, and he has experience playing for head coach Ben Johnson during their time together with the Detroit Lions. In fact, Raymond, a former undrafted free agent from Holy Cross, had his best season (career-high 616 receiving yards) with Johnson back in 2022. It was a bit of a surprise to see Raymond become the focal point of Chicago's passing attack in Week 1, and it came at the expense of tight end Colston Loveland, who did not have a single catch on only two targets. Raymond had just 24 catches for 289 yards and one touchdown in his final season in Detroit last year, but he has his sights set on a much bigger role in the Windy City and is now firmly on the waiver-wire radar heading into Week 2. He is rostered in just 1% of Yahoo leagues.

2 days ago

Bhayshul Tuten • RB • Jaguars

Bhayshul Tuten Looks Like Jaguars' Lead Back

After the Jacksonville Jaguars' 34-10 blowout win over the visiting Cleveland Browns on Sunday in the Week 1 season opener, John Shipley of Sports Illustrated wrote that "for now, it looks like" running back Bhayshul Tuten is the team's lead back. Tuten outsnapped Chris Rodriguez Jr. 28 (49%) to 23 (40%) and out-touched him 16 to six. However, as third-down back LeQuint Allen Jr., who had only one snap, gets healthier, the distribution of snaps could shift more. For now, Tuten's fantasy football stock is rising, especially since head coach Liam Coen has been praising him. "I think Tuten ran his tail off. He ran hard. The first run of the day, the first play of the day, I think we maybe had a chance to keep that thing inside, but there was a little color that he did see that allowed him to bounce it. I don't think he missed many reads, personally," Coen said. The 23-year-old handled 15 carries for 16 yards and caught his lone target for 22 yards. It was not a huge game by any means, but it was efficient as the lead back. Tuten is definitely the most fantasy-relevant back in Jacksonville right now, but he faces a difficult Week 2 matchup against the Denver Broncos and their stout defense.

2 days ago

Isiah Pacheco • RB • Lions

Isiah Pacheco Could Return by Early December After Back Surgery

Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco (back) underwent surgery to remove a body that was pressing on a nerve in his back, a source told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Pacheco is facing a 12-week recovery, with a chance that he is back from Injured Reserve by early December. The former Kansas City Chiefs RB was dealing with an MCL injury late in training camp before injuring his back while training. There is not much incentive for fantasy managers to hold Pacheco now in an IR spot in redraft leagues. The 27-year-old had 1,765 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 375 carries in his first two seasons with the Chiefs, adding 57 catches for 374 yards and another two TDs as a receiver. But since the start of the 2024 season, Pacheco has dealt with injuries, limiting him to 20 games in his final two years in KC. With Pacheco now out until the final month of the regular season, the Lions could look to add RB depth behind bell-cow back Jahmyr Gibbs. Sione Vaki operated as Detroit's RB2 in Sunday's Week 1 season-opening win over the New Orleans Saints in overtime, but he handled only two rushing attempts for seven yards and caught one pass for 11 yards.

2 days ago

Jeremiyah Love • RB • Cardinals

Jeremiyah Love Wasn't On Snap Count in NFL Debut on Sunday

Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said on Monday that rookie first-round running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) was not really on a snap count coming off an ankle injury in the team's Week 1 season-opening win on the road over the Los Angeles Chargers, according to Darren Urban of the team's official website. The usage between Love and Tyler Allgeier on Sunday in L.A. had more to do with game flow. In the 26-14 win at SoFi Stadium, Love saw 11 rushing attempts for 41 yards and the touchdown, adding two catches on four targets for just nine yards as a receiver. Allgeier had a team-high 17 carries for a team-high 61 yards, adding two catches on two targets for nine yards through the air. Allgeier saw the field more than Love, outsnapping him 59% to 43%. Eventually, Love is expected to take over Arizona's backfield, especially with Trey Benson (knee) out for the year and veteran James Conner (foot) on Injured Reserve, but in the early portion of the 2026 season, Allgeier could continue to have a larger role, limiting Love's fantasy ceiling to that of a fringe RB2/3. Love will have a difficult Week 2 matchup this Sunday at home against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks.

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Jeremiyah Love • RB • Cardinals

Jeremiyah Love Finds End Zone In NFL Debut

Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) made his regular-season debut on Sunday after weeks of speculation over his availability for Week 1. Love handled 11 carries for 41 rushing yards and one touchdown and caught two passes for nine yards on four targets in the Cardinals' 26-14 win over the Chargers. A high ankle sprain suffered in a preseason game on August 13 put the rookie's Week 1 status in question, with head coach Mike LaFleur describing the situation as a game-time decision. Tyler Allgeier got the start and was the preferred back on third downs and in two-minute drills, with Love regularly rotating in on early downs. It would not be surprising to see similar usage in the coming weeks to avoid the risk of reinjury and to get Love acclimated to the pros. Love has a challenging matchup against the Seattle Seahawks waiting for him in Week 2.

2 days ago

Trey McBride • TE • Cardinals

Trey McBride Delivers As Cardinals' Leading Receiver

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride started 2026 on the right foot, catching nine passes for 95 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets against the Chargers on Sunday. Wide receivers Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. kept the Chargers' secondary occupied downfield, which gave McBride room to do damage underneath and in the flats. McBride's touchdown came early in the fourth quarter and made it a two-possession ballgame. It was the tight end's 17th end-zone target in the 11 games he has played since Jacoby Brissett took over as Arizona's starting quarterback, matching the 17 he had in his previous 54 games. His emergence as a regular scoring threat could take his production to new highs. In Week 2, he will face the Seahawks, who held New England's Hunter Henry to 26 yards but allowed a touchdown to backup tight end Eli Raridon in the NFL's season opener.

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Isiah Pacheco • RB • Lions

Isiah Pacheco to Miss "Significant Amount of Time" After Back Surgery

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that running back Isiah Pacheco (back) underwent back surgery and that he is going to be out "a significant amount of time," according to Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. The Lions said last week that they did not have a clear timetable for Pacheco's return after he was placed on Injured Reserve to begin the 2026 season. The 27-year-old will have to miss at least the first four games of the year, but Campbell's statement on Monday means that Pacheco will likely be out for much longer. In the Lions' 31-30 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in the Week 1 season opener, Sione Vaki served as the RB2 behind Jahmyr Gibbs and rushed only two times for seven yards, adding a catch on his only target for a gain of 11 yards. In addition to Vaki, Jacob Saylors will provide the Lions with RB depth behind Gibbs for as long Pacheco is sidelined. Pacheco's case for an IR stash is not very strong after two straight injury-plagued seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs before joining the Lions in free agency back in March. He is now rostered in only 20% of Yahoo leagues.

2 days ago

Tyler Shough • QB • Saints

Tyler Shough a High-Upside Waiver-Wire Target Following Explosive Week 1

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough shook off a rough first half to post a monster performance in his team's Week 1 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions, completing 35 of 56 pass attempts for 410 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. Turnovers were an issue for Shough, as he also lost a fumble in addition to throwing the two picks. However, the 26-year-old nearly led his team all the way back from a 21-point deficit by leading touchdown drives on four of the Saints' final six possessions of the game. Shough was impressive down the stretch of the 2025 season after taking over as the Saints' QB1 in Week 9, throwing for over 1,300 yards and collecting eight total touchdowns over the team's final five games. If Week 1 is any indication, he could be in line for a year-2 breakout in 2026. Shough profiles as a must-start quarterback in two-QB formats, and he's worth targeting on the waiver wire in 12-team, single-QB fantasy leagues as well.

3 days ago

Ladd McConkey • WR • Chargers

Ladd McConkey Day-to-Day With Rib Injury, Week 2 Status in Question

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (rib) is dealing with a rib injury and is considered day-to-day, head coach Jim Harbaugh told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Chargers say they want to see how McConkey feels this week before determining his availability for the Week 2 divisional clash against the Las Vegas Raiders. The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that McConkey's status is up in the air against the Raiders. McConkey's availability for this Sunday's game against the Raiders will likely come down to how much he can do in practice, so fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on his status from Wednesday through Friday. It is ultimately good news for fantasy managers, but it does not mean that the 24-year-old former second-rounder from Georgia will be cleared to play in Week 2. Before injuring his rib on Sunday in the Week 1 season-opening loss to the Arizona Cardinals, McConkey caught five of seven targets for a team-high 82 yards and his first touchdown of the year. McConkey was primed for a rebound in the 2026 campaign going into Week 1 in new coordinator Mike McDaniel's scheme before injuring his rib. If McConkey cannot play this weekend, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris would be in line to serve as quarterback Justin Herbert's top wideout options.

3 days ago

Adonai Mitchell • WR • Jets

Adonai Mitchell an Intriguing Waiver-Wire Target

New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell had a highly efficient day in his team's Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans, hauling in all three of his targets for 60 receiving yards. While Mitchell's target volume might be a bit underwhelming, it's worth noting that Jets quarterback Geno Smith attempted only 24 passes in a game where New York held a double-digit lead for most of the second half. Jets rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) may also be set to miss time with a sprained ankle, which could lead to Mitchell and star Jets wideout Garrett Wilson seeing a highly concentrated target share going forward. Mitchell has been an explosive player so far in his career, averaging 14 yards per reception through his first 34 NFL games. If he continues to play a prominent role in the Jets passing game, he could be a breakout candidate worth targeting on deeper-league waiver wires.

3 days ago

Malachi Fields • WR • Giants

Malachi Fields a Deep-League Stash Option After Heavy Week 1 Snap Share

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields did not have a huge statistical day in his team's Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys, recording two catches for 25 yards on four targets. However, the 23-year-old was on the field for 72% of his team's offensive snaps, by far the most of any Giants wide receiver. New York has a clear WR1 in Malik Nabers, who played just 52% of the snaps in his first game back from the knee injury that ended his 2025 season. Still, if Fields can secure the WR2 spot in New York, he could eventually see consistent target volume on a week-to-week basis. Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart completed 79.3% of his pass attempts for 230 yards and three touchdowns in Week 1, which should give fantasy managers some added faith in the overall health of the team's passing game. Given his season-long upside, Fields profiles as a worthy stash candidate in deeper league formats coming out of Week 1.

3 days ago

Ryan Flournoy • WR • Cowboys

Ryan Flournoy Remains a Worthy Stash Candidate Despite Quiet Week 1

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy had a quiet game in his team's Week 1 loss to the New York Giants, recording two catches for 22 yards on four targets. However, Flournoy proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is the WR3 in Dallas, as he was on the field for 71% of his team's offensive snaps on Sunday. As long as star Cowboys wideouts CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens remain healthy, Flournoy may be hard-pressed to provide consistent fantasy production. Still, the 26-year-old would immediately jump into a fantasy-relevant role if either Lamb or Pickens were to get injured. Flournoy may hold some standalone upside as well in what projects to be a high-volume Cowboys passing attack. In deeper fantasy leagues, Flournoy profiles as a worthy stash candidate to target on the waiver wire.

3 days ago

Kendrick Bourne • WR • Cardinals

Kendrick Bourne a Deep-League Waiver-Wire Target

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Kendrick Bourne was heavily featured in his team's season-opening win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, recording eight catches for 75 yards on eight targets. The veteran wide receiver is in his first season with the Cardinals after recording 37 catches for 551 yards across 16 games with the San Francisco 49ers in 2025. Bourne was expected to play a complementary role in Arizona, but he out-targeted Cardinals wideouts Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. in Week 1. That trend may be unlikely to continue going forward, and Arizona also has superstar tight end Trey McBride to get the ball to in the passing game. The Cardinals' schedule is unfavorable in Week 2 as well, as they will host the Seattle Seahawks. Still, Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett was one of the highest-volume passers in the NFL on a per-game basis last season, and he attempted 37 passes against the Chargers. In deeper fantasy leagues, Bourne could be a useful depth piece to target on the waiver wire.

3 days ago

Rashid Shaheed • WR • Seahawks

Rashid Shaheed's Quiet Opener Creates a Waiver Opportunity

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed gave fantasy managers almost nothing in Week 1, catching one pass for four yards in a 13-10 win over New England. The night changed quickly when Sam Darnold injured his hip on Seattle's opening possession and Drew Lock took over, but Shaheed's disappearing act still can't be ignored. It does create an interesting waiver window. Seattle traded fourth- and fifth-round picks for Shaheed last November, signed him to a multi-year deal in March, and spent the summer discussing a larger offensive role after he caught only 15 passes for 188 yards in nine games with the team last season. That role certainly didn't show up in the opener. Darnold is also expected to miss Week 2, leaving Lock likely to start at Arizona and adding another layer of uncertainty. Shaheed remains one of the league's better big-play threats, though, and Seattle has invested enough in him to warrant patience. He is worth stashing in 12-team leagues, but he shouldn't be treated as a priority claim or trusted in Week 2 lineups yet.

3 days ago

Denzel Boston • WR • Browns

Denzel Boston a Solid Waiver-Wire Target After Encouraging NFL Debut

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston was one of his team's few bright spots in a 34-10 Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 22-year-old recorded two catches for 59 yards and a touchdown on four targets. As long as quarterback Deshaun Watson remains the starter in Cleveland, it will be difficult for fantasy managers to have a great deal of trust in the Browns' passing game. Still, Boston led his team in receiving yards and finished tied for second in targets in his first NFL game. He also showed off his explosive ability with a 46-yard touchdown catch against the Jaguars, proving that he may still be able to provide fantasy production in an inefficient Cleveland offense. For his season-long upside, Boston profiles as a logical waiver wire target in fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams.

3 days ago

Ja'Kobi Lane • WR • Ravens

Ja'Kobi Lane Getting Second and Third Opinions on Fractured Wrist

The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn says that Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) might be out a bit longer since he is getting second and third opinions on his fractured wrist this week. Lane's timetable for a return is unclear right now, but fantasy managers who have him rostered in deeper leagues should be expecting a multi-week absence at the very least. It is unfortunate timing for the 22-year-old from USC, who had opened his first NFL season as Baltimore's WR2 behind Zay Flowers (hamstring) after a strong training camp and preseason. In his NFL debut in the Week 1 season-opening win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, the third-rounder caught just one of his three targets for 11 yards before fracturing his wrist. With Flowers up in the air to play in Week 2 versus the New Orleans Saints, veteran Rashod Bateman and rookie Elijah Sarratt, who was a healthy inactive in Week 1, could be in line for much bigger roles in the Ravens' passing attack. Lane is currently rostered in 18% of Yahoo leagues.

3 days ago

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