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Johnson, 25, gives Denver a truer lead blocker than incumbent Spencer Larsen. The LSU alum struggled mightily in the first four games with Tennessee, however. Johnson will likely need at least a week or two to get up to speed.

Whittington missed Week 2 with the quad injury and doesn’t look likely to return this week. Xavier Smith and Konata Mumpfield each ran a little over half of the routes last week, though they combined for just three targets. With Tutu Atwell also in the mix for the WR2 role, there isn’t a clear fantasy winner here despite the bevy of injuries.

Coming off a nine-target day, the Rams are likely giving their new No. 2 receiver a maintenance day, though this is still an injury report to keep an eye on throughout the week. Puka Nacua, Jordan Whittington, and Colby Parkinson were all on the sidelines for today’s practice. With even just Nacua out, Ferguson projects for a TE1 fantasy role. The other injuries will help push him up the Week 3 ranks.

Mims is still working his way back after aggravating his foot injury in Week 1 against the Chiefs. Although his early participation is a good sign for his Week 3 availability, the Broncos will likely play things extra cautiously this time around.

The Rams have leaned on multi-TE sets when Puka Nacua has missed time or been limited over the past year, so losing Parkinson would be another notable loss for the offense. Even if he plays, this injury all but locks in Terrance Ferguson as the team’s de facto WR2 for Week 3, assuming Nacua remains sidelined. Ferguson is pushing for a TE1 ranking ahead of his Week 3 date with the Broncos.

What a strange turn of events. Earlier this week, Coleman was viewed as the Broncos’ potential Week 3 starter. Now, RB J.K. Dobbins (hamstring) and RB RJ Harvey (hamstring) are both practicing in a limited capacity while Coleman works in the training room. The rookie running back remains a worthwhile stash, but he may be unable to play this week.

McMillan logged three full practices last week but was limited to just seven snaps on Sunday. He was not targeted once. His role should increase as he gets more practice reps under his belt, but fantasy managers can’t count on that happening this week specifically. He is not on the fantasy menu for Week 3.

Harvey strained his hamstring in Week 1 and logged two limited sessions in Week 2 practices before being declared inactive on game day. His continued limited practice participation puts him on track to backup starting RB J.K. Dobbins (hamstring), who is also rehabbing after experiencing cramps in Week 2. RB3 Jonah Coleman (ankle) is currently sidelined.

Hamstring cramps forced Dobbins out of the Broncos’ Week 2 game against the Jaguars. Follow-up reports on the issue have been positive, and it sounds like he has a real chance to play in Week 3 against the Rams, potentially as the leader of a banged-up committee. Keep an eye on his practice participation this week.

Mayfield didn’t speak to reporters after practice because of the illness, but the team didn’t limit his practice reps. It’s possible the Bucs lighten his workload over the next two days, but he should be good to go for Sunday’s game against the Vikings. Mayfield will look to get back on track after a sluggish start to the season. He has fallen into the QB2 ranks until further notice.

Dallas should be fine by the time Sunday rolls around, but it’s worth noting given how thin the Vikings are at running back. Jordan Mason is on injured reserve and Aaron Jones came out of Week 2 with a knee injury. He did not practice today and his Week 3 availability is very much in question. Dallas and Demond Claiborne will split the Minnesota backfield if Jones is out. The toe injury could force Kevin O’Connell to give Claiborne a few more touches this week.