Bengals HC Zac Taylor said Monday that WR Tee Higgins is trending in the right direction in his recovery from his hamstring injury, per ESPN's Ben Baby. Taylor also noted that the extra day ahead of next Monday night's game vs. the Commanders will help Higgins' chances of playing in that one. We'll keep you updated on his progress throughout the week. It'd certainly be nice if Higgins was healthy for this matchup against one of the league's worst pass defenses.
Jaguars HC Doug Pederson said Monday that RB Tank Bigsby is ok after being knocked out of the Week 2 loss to the Browns with a shoulder injury. It's unclear if that means he'll be available for next Monday night's game vs. the Bills. We'll track his status throughout the week.
Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh said Monday that x-rays on QB Justin Herbert's lower right leg came back clean. "I'm sure there'll be further evaluations as the week goes on," Harbaugh added. It sounds like Herbert isn't out of the woods quite yet. But, considering he finished the Week 2 win over the Panthers, we're expecting him to start this Sunday's game vs. the Steelers.
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson came into the facilities on Monday "feeling pretty good," HC Kevin O'Connell said. Jefferson was knocked out of the Week 2 win over the 49ers with a quad contusion. O'Connell labeled him "day-to-day" and sounded optimistic about his chances of playing vs. the Texans this weekend, according to The Minnesota Star Tribune's Ben Goessling. We'll keep a close eye on Jefferson's status throughout this week, but he can stay penciled into Week 3 fantasy lineups for now.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the Panthers are benching QB Bryce Young in favor of Andy Dalton "beginning this week." Young threw for just 245 yards, 0 TDs, and 3 INTs over the season's first two games. Carolina visits the Raiders on Sunday.
Titans RB Tyjae Spears is considered "day-to-day" with the ankle injury suffered in Week 2, HC Brian Callahan said Monday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport called Spears' injury "nothing major." It's good news, although Spears' availability for this weekend's game vs. the Packers remains uncertain. We'll keep you updated on his status throughout the week. Spears' absence would turn RB Tony Pollard into an every-down back.
Colts DT DeForest Buckner played just 10 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Packers before leaving with a sprained right ankle. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the injury is "expected to make him a long-shot for next week." Indianapolis hosts the Bears on Sunday.
The Dolphins are signing QB Tyler Huntley off the Ravens' practice squad, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports. Huntley made nine starts for the Ravens over the last three seasons. He sports a 64.6% career completion rate but just 5.7 yards per attempt and a 2.3% TD rate. He's a plus athlete, though, with 509 rushing yards and three TDs on 4.4 yards per attempt.
Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco fractured his right fibula in Sunday's win over the Bengals, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports. It's not yet clear how long Pacheco is expected to miss. He's reportedly headed for further testing on Monday to determine whether there's any surrounding damage and his return timeline.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes underwhelmed in a Week 2 win over the Bengals. Mahomes mustered only 151 yards, 2 TDs and 2 INTs, marking his lowest yardage output since Week 7 of 2019.
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown suffered a knee injury that he played through yesterday. It was determined to only be a minor contusion and cramping, so it is unlikely that he will miss additional time, great news for the Lions and fantasy managers.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow entered Sunday’s game without WR Tee Higgins (hamstring). But despite a tough matchup at Kansas City, the 27-year-old managed 258 yards, 2 TDs, and 0 INTs.
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce managed only 1 catch for 5 yards in a Week 2 win over Cincinnati. This marked his first game with fewer than two catches since Week 1 of 2018.
Niners TE George Kittle tallied 7 receptions for 76 yards and a TD in Sunday's loss to the Vikings. He finished second on the team in catches, yards, and targets (8) while benefiting from increased passing volume in a game San Francisco trailed most of the way.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold threw for 268 yards and 2 TDs in Sunday's victory over the 49ers. Darnold added 32 rushing yards and sits third among Week 2 fantasy QBs heading into the Monday night game. The biggest strike came on a 97-yard TD to WR Justin Jefferson that found Darnold hitting his WR in stride about 50 yards down the field.
Niners QB Brock Purdy threw for 319 yards and a TD in Sunday's loss to the Vikings. But he also tossed an INT and took 6 sacks.
Bears WR D.J. Moore had a final stat line of six catches on 10 targets for 53 yards against the Texans. He was the preferred target of rookie QB Caleb WIlliams, but it wasn’t enough to give Moore a solid fantasy day due to the lack of consistent accuracy from his QB.
Bears QB Caleb Williams did better than Week 1, but he still struggled completing 23 of his 37 passes for 174 yards and two interceptions. He also ran five times for 44 yards, leading the team in rushing. The Texans blitzed Williams, forcing him into short passes and mistakes throughout the game. Though Keenan Allen was inactive, it has been a rough start for the top pick in the NFL Draft.
Texans QB C.J. Stroud did just enough to beat the Bears completing 23 of his 36 passes for 260 yards and a TD. He locked in on WR Nico Collins throughout the game, who had over 100 yards and a touchdown. The Bears defense got pressure, but Stroud kept his cool and led nearly the entire game.
Texans WR Stefon Diggs was utilized early by the Texans and ended with a stat line of four catches on six targets for 37 yards. Though he took a backseat to WR Nico Collins, Diggs was second on the team in targets and catches.
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