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The 2020 third-rounder opted out of his rookie season to COVID and then started nine games last season before suffering a torn patellar tendon in his knee in Week 17. He’s still rehabbing that and will be out until at least Week 5. Andrew Wylie will open the season as the Chiefs’ starting right tackle.

Spears and starting RB Tony Pollard were both sidelined by ankle injuries today. If the two players are unable to go, rookie RB Nicholas Singleton is the next player up. He is worth stashing on fantasy football benches at this time.

Warren got a little banged up in the Steelers’ Week 2 loss to the Patriots, but he’s still the team’s healthiest running back of note. Rico Dowdle was in a boot today after injuring his toe in Week 2. He was listed as a DNP and appears to be on the wrong side of questionable to start the week. Even at less than full strength, Warren would likely handle the bulk of the backfield snaps if Dowdle can’t go.

Fellow defensive tackle B.J. Hill (Achilles) was also held out of practice. He missed Week 2 and looks likely to sit for at least one more game. Cincy signed Allen to a two-year deal in the offseason. He has already made a big impact with one sack in each of his first two games.

We were told earlier today that Pollard and Spears are “dealing with some soreness.” Now we know what ails them. The Titans field an unexciting offense, but on the off chance that both Pollard and Spears are unable to play, rookie RB Nicholas Singleton would theoretically be in line for a sizable workload against the Giants this week. Stay tuned.

Burns, 28, has had poor injury luck in recent seasons. He currently accounts for three quarterback pressures and three tackles. The Giants field a deep pass-rushing unit, though, so their D/ST should be okay against the Titans in Week 3.

Charbonnet still has to sit out two more games while on the PUP list, but he’s eligible to have his three-week practice window opened. That won’t happen this week, though it doesn’t give us much info on his return timeline. Macdonald previously said Charbonnet remained on track with his aggressive timetable, which is, again, rather vague. Fantasy managers with an IR spot can consider stashing Charbonnet, but he’s not worth the roster spot otherwise.

Bailey should be good to go for Week 3. Fellow Jets EDGE Joseph Ossai (foot) is limited to begin the week, and S Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin) remains sidelined. The Lions’ offensive line is banged up. Having both pass rushers available would be helpful.

Tagovailoa joins a jumbled Falcons backup quarterback group for Thursday Night Football. He does not need to be rostered in 12-team leagues. The Falcons will start QB Michael Penix (knee).

Ekeler worked out for the Panthers today. Kaye noted that the workout went well, so it’s possible Ekeler lands with the team in the future. With Jonathon Brooks (groin) on injured reserve, the Panthers need to make an addition or two at running back, even just for some extra depth. Regardless of who they sign, Chuba Hubbard is set for a workhorse role for the foreseeable future.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said West suffered a bone chip in his knee. The injury will require surgery. He is expected to return this season. The 49ers correspondingly signed DT Naquan Jones to the active roster and DT Viliami Fehoko to the practice squad, and released CB Jakob Robinson.