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PerformanceWeek 2
Smith-Njigba has nine receptions for 155 yards and three touchdowns, the fifth wide receiver ever with eight catches, 120 yards and a touchdown in each of his team's first two games.
Receptions
nine
Receiving Yards
155
3 more facts on the full report
Stefon DiggsWR, WAS Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR, SEA 2 more players or teams on the full report
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026
Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down
InjuryWeek 2Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow; x-rays showed no fracture.
Injury
dislocated his left elbow
Imaging
x-rays showed no fracture
2 more facts on the full report
Jayden Daniels
InjuryWeek 2Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow and will undergo additional testing Monday.
Injury
dislocated his left elbow
Timeline
additional testing Monday
Jayden DanielsQB, WAS Washington Commanders
InjuryWeek 2Questionable
Seahawks rookie RB Jadarian Price is questionable to return due to a chest injury.
Player
Jadarian Price
Team
Seahawks
2 more facts on the full report
Jadarian PriceRB, SEA Seattle Seahawks
InjuryWeek 2Questionable
49ers WR Mike Evans has a hip injury and is questionable to return today.
Injury
hip injury
Status
questionable to return
Mike EvansWR, SF San Francisco 49ers
@AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 2Out
Patriots starting right guard Mike Onwenu broke his right ankle.
Injury
broke his right ankle
Position
starting right guard
1 more fact on the full report
Mike OnwenuOL, NE New England Patriots
InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Commanders rule out QB Jayden Daniels with left elbow injury.
Injury
left elbow injury
Status
ruled out
1 more fact on the full report
Jayden Daniels
InjuryWeek 2Out
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels was carted to the locker room with an apparent elbow injury.
Injury
apparent elbow injury
Event
carted to the locker room
Jayden DanielsQB, WAS Washington Commanders
@AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 2Out
Packers WR Jayden Reed has feeling and movement in all extremities; staying overnight for testing.
Status
has feeling and movement in all extremities
Timeline
will stay overnight for further testing and observation
Jayden ReedWR, GB Green Bay Packers
InjuryWeek 2
Chargers TE David Njoku is being carted off.
Player
David Njoku
Team
Chargers
2 more facts on the full report
David NjokuTE, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
@AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 2Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury, Bears say.
Injury
hamstring injury
Team
Bears
Caleb WilliamsQB, CHI Chicago Bears
Depth chartWeek 2Out
Tyson Bagent has replaced the injured Caleb Williams.
Primary Subject
Caleb Williams injured
Replacement
Tyson Bagent
Caleb WilliamsQB, CHI Tyson BagentQB, CHI
Depth chartWeek 2Active
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is active today.
Status
active
Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
@AdamSchefter on X,
Depth chartWeek 2Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Broncos RB RJ Harvey is inactive today.
Status
inactive
Team
Broncos
1 more fact on the full report
RJ Harvey
InjuryWeek 2Questionable
Saquon Barkley is questionable to return today with a stinger.
Injury
stinger
Status
questionable to return
Saquon BarkleyRB, PHI Philadelphia Eagles
@AdamSchefter on X,
Depth chartWeek 2ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Joe Burrow listed as Active, Tua Tagovailoa listed as Inactive, Chris Olave, Jalen McMillan, and Trey Hendrickson listed as Active.
Joe Burrow
Active
Tua Tagovailoa
Inactive
3 more facts on the full report
PerformanceWeek 2ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Joe Burrow, listed as questionable, is officially active for Bengals vs Texans
Status
officially active
Previous Status
listed as questionable
1 more fact on the full report
Joe Burrow
Depth chartWeek 2
Eagles move Cam Jurgens to guard and Drew Kendall to start at center vs Titans.
Team
Eagles
Change
Cam Jurgens moved to guard, Drew Kendall to start at center
1 more fact on the full report
Cam JurgensOL, BAL Drew Kendall
CoachingWeek 2
Denver Broncos maintain high level of confidence and comfort in Davis Webb as their offensive playcaller heading into game vs Jaguars.
Team
Denver Broncos
Role
offensive playcaller
2 more facts on the full report
Denver Broncos Jacksonville Jaguars
InjuryWeek 2ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Pittsburgh planning for CB Joey Porter Jr. to make his season debut next Sunday against the Bengals, though he has other medical plans.
Player
Joey Porter Jr.
Team
Pittsburgh
2 more facts on the full report
Joey Porter Jr.
SuspensionWeek 2Suspended
Keenan Allen facing minimum 3-game suspension stemming from drunk driving arrest in downtown Indianapolis.
Player
Keenan Allen
Team
Colts
2 more facts on the full report
Keenan AllenWR, IND Indianapolis Colts
Depth chartWeek 2
Browns plan to reevaluate QB position after two road games, could lead to Shedeur Sanders getting time in Week 3.
Team
Browns
Decision
Plan to reevaluate the QB position after two road games in two weeks
1 more fact on the full report
Shedeur SandersQB, CLE Cleveland Browns
InjuryWeek 2QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Puka Nacua listed as questionable for Monday night's game vs. the Giants due to a hip injury.
Injury
hip injury
Status
listed as questionable
2 more facts on the full report
Puka Nacua
InjuryWeek 2ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons' preferred starter, is nearing a return and could make his 2026 debut on Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers.
Player
Michael Penix Jr.
Team
Falcons
3 more facts on the full report
Michael Penix Jr.
InjuryWeek 2Questionable
Broncos RB R.J. Harvey, listed as questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Jaguars due to a hamstring injury, is unlikely to play.
Player
R.J. Harvey
Team
Broncos
4 more facts on the full report
RJ HarveyRB, DEN Denver Broncos
InjuryWeek 2QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Ladd McConkey, dealing with a cracked rib, is expected to play vs. the Raiders and may wear a flak jacket if he does.
Injury
cracked rib
Status
practiced Friday and has improved more steadily than anticipated
2 more facts on the full report
InjuryWeek 2Questionable
Jalen McMillan listed as questionable for Sunday due to knee injury but is expected to play in limited role.
Injury
knee injury
Status
listed as questionable for Sunday's game
1 more fact on the full report
Jalen McMillanWR, TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers
InjuryWeek 2Questionable
49ers RB Kaelon Black listed questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to groin injury but expected to play.
Injury
groin injury
Status
listed as questionable
3 more facts on the full report
Kaelon BlackRB, SF Miami Dolphins
InjuryWeek 2Questionable
Saints WR Chris Olave, listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore, is expected to play.
Status
listed as questionable
Opponent
Baltimore
1 more fact on the full report
Chris OlaveWR, NO Baltimore Ravens

Players in the news

Ezekiel ElliottRB
Javonte WilliamsRB, DAL
Taylor MotonOL, CAR
Grant CalcaterraTE, PHI
Landon DickersonOL, PHI

Teams in the news

Dallas CowboysDAL
Philadelphia EaglesPHI
Carolina PanthersCAR
Las Vegas RaidersLV
Baltimore RavensBAL

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Caleb Williams

QB, WAS

Washington Commanders

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

(opens in a new tab)

Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

QB, WAS

Washington Commanders

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

(opens in a new tab)

Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

(opens in a new tab)

Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

(opens in a new tab)

Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

RB, DEN

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

(opens in a new tab)

Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

Joe BurrowQB, CIN Chris OlaveWR, NO 3 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

QB, CIN

Cincinnati Bengals

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

OL, PHI

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

DB, DAL

Cincinnati Bengals

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

WR, LAR

Los Angeles Rams

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

QB, ATL

Atlanta Falcons

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC

Los Angeles Chargers

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down