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HOU Second Baseman #27

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BOS Right Fielder #17

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MIN Center Fielder #25

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Kyler Murray

ARI Quarterback #1

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.

Murray popped up on the injury report, though there had not been previous reports of a knee injury. His inclusion could mean there is something to monitor with his knee, but could also be an administrative inclusion. Until we hear more from Murray or head coach Jonathan Gannon, it is safe to assume Murray is fine and will be good to play Week 2 against the Rams.
Noah Fant

SEA Tight End #87

Seahawks TE Noah Fant (toe) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

Fant dealt with the toe injury throughout preseason, but was removed from the injury report heading into Week 1. It seems he is still limited due to the injury and practices later in the week will tell how healthy Fant is for Week 2. Fellow tight end Pharaoh Brown (foot) was also limited, leaving the Seahawks’ tight end room a little shallow to begin the week.
Tyler Lockett

SEA Wide Receiver #16

Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett (thigh) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

Lockett was limited in last week’s practice and played through the questionable tag in Week 1. The thigh injury hardly seemed to be a factor and though Lockett starts out Week 2 limited, expect him to be ready to play the Patriots as a fantasy WR3/4.
Kenneth Walker III

SEA Running Back #9

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker (oblique) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.

Walker left in the final minutes of the Seahawks’ Week 1 victory over the Broncos, but told reporters after that he was feeling good. He now starts out Week 2 as a non-participant in practice, attributed to an oblique injury. If Walker can practice later in the week, it would be good news for his Week 2 status, but if he cannot, Zach Charbonnet is bumped up to RB2 upside against the Patriots.
Antonio Gibson

NE Running Back #4

Patriots RB Antonio Gibson (hip) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

Gibson came into Week 1 with the hip injury and wound up playing to the tune of seven carries for 18 yards. He starts out the week limited, but given he played in Week 1, there is little reason to be concerned for his Week 2 status just yet. Starting RB Rhamondre Stevenson was listed as limited due to rest while the only Patriot to not participate in practice was OG Sidy Sow (ankle).
Jauan Jennings

SF Wide Receiver #15

49ers WR Jauan Jennings (ankle) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

Jennings led the 49ers in receiving on Monday, catching five passes for 64 yards. He is the No. 3 wideout, but holds some fantasy value behind Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. The 49ers held a light/walkthrough session on Wednesday where Jennings was listed as limited with an ankle injury. Something to monitor throughout the week if Jennings is dealing with a sprain, but he is still set to play in Week 2 as of now.
Joe Burrow

CIN Quarterback #9

Bengals QB Joe Burrow told ESPN’s Ben Baby his wrist his “continually getting better.”

Burrow tore a ligament in his wrist Week 11 of last season, undergoing surgery in November. Viewers saw him flexing his wrist in the Week 1 loss to the Patriots, bringing speculation that he is not fully healthy yet. However, Burrow denied the wrist was an issue, saying “I’m always moving it around, keeping it loose.” The Bengals have listed him on the injury report the first couple weeks of the season, but Burrow was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice and there will be no doubt as to if he will play Sunday, though managers may still have concerns over his wrist until he produces a big game.
Puka Nacua

LAR Wide Receiver #17

Rams coach Sean McVay said Puka Nacua (knee) could miss more than four games while on injured reserve.

McVay said Nacua, Steve Avila, and Joe Noteboom all have “unique” injuries that could keep them out longer than the minimum of four games on injured reserve. It’s an ominous update for fantasy managers who took Nacua at the end of the first round. He suffered a sprained right PCL in the Rams’ Week 1 loss to the Lions after injuring the same knee during training camp. The Rams will pepper Cooper Kupp with targets until Nacua returns, putting him in the top half of the WR1 ranks going forward. Demarcus Robinson, now the team’s No. 2 receiver, is now a viable WR4.
Dalton Schultz

HOU Tight End #86

Texans TE Dalton Schultz (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

Not much is known about Schultz’s addition to the injury report, but a DNP to start the week is not a good sign for his Week 2 outlook. Schultz caught three passes for 16 yards in Week 1. With Stefon Diggs now soaking up targets alongside Nico Collins and Tank Dell, it’s going to be hard for any fourth pass-catching option to make an impact. Brevin Jordan and rookie Cade Stover would both see an uptick in snaps if Schultz misses Week 2.
Audric Estime

DEN Running Back #23

Broncos placed RB Audric Estime on injured reserve with an ankle injury.

Estime must remain on injured reserve for at least four weeks before the Broncos can activate his 21-day practice window. He played just three offensive snaps against the Seahawks in Week 1 and the extended absence will likely make it more difficult for him to work his way into the running back rotation this year. He can be dropped in 12-team leagues.

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