The Tennessee Titans Defense won’t have linebacker Vic Beasley (knee) in Week 2 against the Jacksonville. Beasley had been practicing, so it’s likely this is just a precaution in what should be a relatively easy matchup for the Titans. Against a better team, Beasley’s absence could be an issue for the Titans, but this shouldn’t be a game changer in this contest. Consider the Titans

The Indianapolis Colts Defense won’t have defensive back Rock Ya-Sin for their Week 2 contest against the Vikings after he was ruled out at the last second with an illness. It doesn’t appear that the illness is related to COVID-19. Ya-Sin was a key contributor in Week 1 for the Colts, playing 92 percent of defensive snaps and making three solo tackles. While not an

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) is set to make his NFL debut on Sunday against the New York Jets. Aiyuk will debut in a game where the Niners are missing their top two receiving threats, wide receiver Deebo Samuel (foot) and tight end George Kittle (knee). Aiyuk should get some immediate snaps on this offense and has flex appeal because of the

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook is a healthy inactive in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans. This is the second week in a row that Westbrook won’t play. It’s clear that last week’s absence wasn’t a fluke, and it’s now safe for fantasy managers to drop Dede Westbrook in all redraft leagues. Maybe you could pick up fellow Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole, who

New York Jets running back La’Mical Perine (ankle) didn’t play in Week 1, but is set to make his NFL debut against the 49ers on Sunday. With Le’Veon Bell (hamstring) on the injured reserve, Perine could play a small role right away as the passing-down option when veteran Frank Gore rests. In season-long leagues, Perine should be ignored, but he’s an interesting punt play in

New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate (hamstring) is officially active in Week 2, with the Giants taking on the Chicago Bears. This probably isn’t the week for fantasy managers to play Tate, as he’ll likely be a little limited as he works his way back. But if you need a deep league dart throw, Tate’s a solid option, and his presence presents a slight

Chicago Bears wide receivers Ted Ginn Jr. and Riley Ridley are healthy scratches in Week 2. The big news here is Ginn, as he played 43 percent of the team’s Week 1 snaps. Ginn wasn’t a factor in that game and Bears should turn to Anthony Miller more in this one, whose snap rate should take a huge leap. Miller’s an interesting option now, while

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) is officially inactive for the team’s Week 2 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Smith’s been an elite lineman for the Cowboys, helping to keep quarterback Dak Prescott upright and opening holes in the run game for Ezekiel Elliott. You’re still starting both of those guys in season-long leagues in Week 2, but Smith’s absence does open up more

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring) is active for Miami’s Week 2 meeting with the Buffalo Bills, though that doesn’t mean that fantasy managers should deploy him in their lineups. We’re likely not going to see a 100 percent healthy Parker in this game, and he has a tough matchup with a really good Bills secondary. Usually a fantasy WR2 when healthy, think of

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison is inactive for the team’s Week 2 meeting with the Dallas Cowboys. At this point, it looks like Ollison’s only chance of a bigger role in Atlanta would be if injuries strike the backs ahead of him. Brian Hill and Ito Smith will serve as Todd Gurley‘s backups again. If you’ve been rostering Ollison in redraft in hopes he

Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts is active for Philly’s Week 2 game against the Rams. Obviously, Carson Wentz is still the starter and won’t be replaced barring injury, but this move seems to indicate that the team values the versatility that Hurts brings more than what backup Nate Sudfeld had been bringing. Hurts could see a few snaps to mix things up, but he’s

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (shoulder) will play against the Steelers on Sunday, according to James Palmer of the NFL Network. Sutton sat out in Week 1. His return should boost the Broncos offense, who threw for just 216 yards in the team’s opener. Sutton’s probably not at 100 percent, so don’t expect Sutton to be a reliable fantasy option right out of the

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton enjoyed an impressive debut against the Miami Dolphins in Week 1, completing 15 of 19 passes for 155 yards and running for 75 yards and two scores. He looked like a threat out of the backfield again, opening up the playbook possibilities for New England in their post-Tom Brady era. With that being said, New England doesn’t want to

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will not be traded and the team has no plans to do so in the future, according to Adam Schefter. There was speculation that Beckham was on the block after a disappointing loss to the Ravens in Week 1, though the Browns insist that this was never a possibility. The Pro Bowl wideout bounced back in a big

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mohamed Sanu is expected to make his debut with the team in Week 2 against the Jets. Sanu last played with the Falcons and Patriots in 2019, where he accumulated 520 receiving yards on 89 targets across 12 starts. The veteran receiver’s arrival comes at a good time for a 49ers team dealing with injuries to two of their top

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson and the team are now focused on coming to an agreement for a contract extension. Other teams began to inquire about Robinson’s availability after rumors swirled of him wanting out of Chicago, though the team rebuffed trade interest for their star wideout. Now, the two sides are focused on hammering out the details of a new contract extension and

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) won’t play Week 2 but is “really close” to a return, according to head coach Matt Patricia. Golladay hasn’t been able to practice since injuring his hamstring prior to Week 1. Detroit’s offense moved the ball well in Week 1, though they were clearly missing the presence of their alpha wideout. It hasn’t been an ideal start to

Pittsburgh Steelers running backs James Conner and Benny Snell Jr. are expected to split carries moving forward. Conner left the game against the Giants early after getting injured and Snell Jr. made the most of the opportunity, posting a 100-yard day. While Conner is playing on Sunday against the Broncos, this is not an encouraging development for his fantasy prospects in the near future. Both

New England Patriots wide receivers Julian Edelman (knee) and N’Keal Harry (shoulder) should both be on the field against the Seahawks Sunday night. Both were limited all week in practice, though the team was likely being careful with two players who were a huge part of their passing game in Week 1. Edelman and Harry saw a combined 13 targets against the Dolphins and would

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (toe) is likely looking at a two-to-four week absence, as reported by Ian Rapoport. Lindsay sustained the injury in the first half of their Week 1 game with the Titans and he was initially listed as week-to-week. After getting a second opinion, his chances of suiting up for Week 3 aren’t looking great either. It’s unfortunate for fantasy managers