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TransactionWeek 2Active
Saints elevated WR Kevin Austin Jr. and LS Scott Daly to their active roster for Sunday's game vs. the Ravens.
Elevated
WR Kevin Austin Jr. and LS Scott Daly
Team
Saints
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Kevin AustinWR Scott Daly

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

LS, CHI

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2026

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

TransactionWeek 2Active

Cowboys elevated LB Justin Barron and LB Curtis Robinson from their practice squad for Sunday's game vs. the Commanders.

Player 1: Justin Barron
Position 1: LB

4 more facts on the full report

Justin BarronLB, DAL Curtis RobinsonLB, DAL 2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2026

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

TransactionWeek 2Active

Jaguars elevated LB Jalen McLeod and QB Nick Mullens to their active roster from their practice squad for Sunday's game at Denver.

Players: Jalen McLeod, Nick Mullens
Movement: Elevated to active roster from practice squad

2 more facts on the full report

Jalen McLeodDL, JAX Nick MullensQB, JAX 2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2Out

Steelers downgraded WR Michael Pittman Jr. to out for Sunday's game vs New England due to his foot injury.

Player: Michael Pittman Jr.
Position: WR

4 more facts on the full report

Michael Pittman Jr.WR, PIT New England Patriots 1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2Injured reserve

Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. placed on Injured Reserve with ankle sprain

Player: Omar Cooper Jr.
Team: Jets

4 more facts on the full report

Omar Cooper Jr.WR, NYJ New York Jets

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2

Giants CB injuries update ahead of Monday night vs. Rams: Paulson Adebo placed on injured reserve Friday with knee injury, Deonte Banks did not practice Friday with calf injury, Greg Newsome III limited practice Friday with rib injury.

Paulson Adebo: placed on injured reserve Friday, knee
Deonte Banks: no practice Friday, calf

3 more facts on the full report

Paulson AdeboDB, NYG Deonte BanksDB, NYG 3 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2Active

Aaron Donald planning to play Monday night; Puka Nacua missing practice Friday.

Status: planning to play Monday night
Also: Puka Nacua missing practice Friday

Aaron DonaldDL, LAR Puka NacuaWR, LAR 1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2026

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

PerformanceWeek 2Active

Aaron Donald told reporters the plan is for him to play Monday night against the New York Giants.

Player: Aaron Donald
Team: Rams

2 more facts on the full report

Aaron DonaldDL, LAR Los Angeles Rams 1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Chargers list WR Ladd McConkey as questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Raiders due to his rib injury.

Injury: rib injury
Status: questionable

1 more fact on the full report

Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC Los Angeles Chargers 1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Texans ruled out WR Nico Collins due to his hamstring injury.

Player: Nico Collins
Team: Texans

3 more facts on the full report

Nico CollinsWR, HOU Houston Texans

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Bengals list QB Joe Burrow as questionable for Sunday's game at Houston due to his back injury.

Player: Joe Burrow
Team: Bengals

4 more facts on the full report

Joe BurrowQB, CIN Cincinnati Bengals 1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2Out

Eagles rule out Jonathan Greenard due to pec injury for second straight week.

Player: Jonathan Greenard
Team: Eagles

2 more facts on the full report

Jonathan GreenardDL, PHI Philadelphia Eagles

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Joey Porter Jr. is out vs. Patriots for the second consecutive week. Michael Pittman Jr. is questionable after missing practice Thursday and Friday.

Status: OUT vs. Patriots
Timeline: second straight week

2 more facts on the full report

Joey Porter Jr.DB, DAL Michael Pittman Jr.WR, PIT 3 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2DoubtfulUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Ravens WR Zay Flowers is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game vs. the Saints.

Player: Zay Flowers
Team: Ravens

3 more facts on the full report

Zay FlowersWR, BAL Baltimore Ravens 1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

PerformanceWeek 2Active

All Bears players clear the injury report and are available for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Team: Bears
Status: All players cleared off injury report

2 more facts on the full report

Chicago Bears Minnesota Vikings

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2DoubtfulUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Raiders list TE Brock Bowers as doubtful for Sunday's game vs. the Chargers due to his knee injury.

Injury: knee injury
Status: doubtful

2 more facts on the full report

Brock BowersTE, LV Los Angeles Chargers 1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

Depth chartWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Vikings rule out Kyler Murray for Sunday's game vs. Bears. Carson Wentz to start.

Status: Ruled out for Sunday's game vs. the Bears
Starter: Carson Wentz

Kyler MurrayQB, MIN Carson WentzQB, MIN 2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Raiders TE Brock Bowers returns to practice from knee injury.

Player: Brock Bowers
Team: Raiders

2 more facts on the full report

Brock BowersTE, LV Las Vegas Raiders

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

Depth chartWeek 2Update: read the earlier report this one follows

Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start Sunday vs. Carolina with Jack Strand as backup; Michael Penix Jr. ruled out.

Starter: Cooper Rush
Backup: Jack Strand

2 more facts on the full report

Cooper RushQB Jack StrandQB, ATL 3 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2Out

Falcons ruled out QB Michael Penix Jr. for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.

Status: Ruled out
Game: Sunday against the Carolina Panthers

Michael Penix Jr.QB, ATL Atlanta Falcons 1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) has returned to practice Friday

Injury: hamstring
Status: returned to practice Friday

Zay FlowersWR, BAL Baltimore Ravens

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

ContractWeek 2

Joey Porter Jr. and the Steelers at impasse over extension contract structure and guaranteed money guarantees.

Player: Joey Porter Jr.
Team: Steelers

4 more facts on the full report

Joey Porter Jr.DB, DAL T.J. WattDL, PIT 1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Bills WR DJ Moore suffered a shoulder injury Thursday night and is day-to-day.

Injury: shoulder injury
Severity: doctors do not consider serious

2 more facts on the full report

DJ MooreWR, BUF Buffalo Bills

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

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

PerformanceWeek 2

Josh Allen records 9+ pass and rush TDs with no turnovers in first two games of season.

Player: Josh Allen
Stat Line: 9+ Pass/Rush TD and no turnovers

2 more facts on the full report

Josh AllenQB, BUF Buffalo Bills

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Lions ruled out DB Avonte Maddox due to a foot injury; Bills ruled out DJ Moore due to a shoulder injury.

Avonte Maddox: Ruled out due to a foot injury
DJ Moore: Ruled out due to a shoulder injury

Avonte MaddoxDB, DET DJ MooreWR, BUF 2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Bills ruled out DJ Moore due to a shoulder injury.

Injury: shoulder injury
Status: ruled out

DJ MooreWR, BUF Buffalo Bills

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2Questionable

DJ Moore (shoulder and stinger) is questionable to return. He was taken into the locker room for X-rays.

Injury: shoulder and stinger
Status: questionable to return

1 more fact on the full report

DJ MooreWR, BUF Buffalo Bills

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2Out

Ed Oliver injured his hip during warm-ups and is out for tonight's game vs. the Lions.

Player: Ed Oliver
Team: Bills

2 more facts on the full report

Ed OliverDL, BUF Buffalo Bills 1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Raiders TE Brock Bowers did not practice again due to last week's knee surgery. Chargers WR Ladd McConkey also did not practice due to rib injury, making availability for Sunday unlikely.

Player: Brock Bowers
Team: Raiders

3 more facts on the full report

Brock BowersTE, LV Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC 2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026

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

InjuryWeek 2Questionable

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey did not practice for the second straight day due to a rib injury, making it unlikely he will be available for Sunday's game vs. the Raiders.

Player: Ladd McConkey
Team: Chargers

4 more facts on the full report

Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC Los Angeles Chargers 1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026

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

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