As NFL Week 2 approaches, several key players are dealing with injuries that could affect both team performance and fantasy football lineups.
Brock Bowers Questionable With Knee Injury
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is listed as questionable for Monday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers after sustaining a knee injury in Week 1. Raiders head coach Pete Carroll noted that Bowers “looked terrific” in practice, but fantasy managers should monitor his status due to possible limited snaps.
Xavier Worthy Out With Shoulder Issue
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy will miss Week 2 after dislocating his right shoulder in a collision with teammate Travis Kelce during the season opener. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Worthy will not play against the Philadelphia Eagles, which may open up opportunities for JuJu Smith-Schuster and Hollywood Brown.
Other Key Injury Updates
- Drake London (Atlanta Falcons) has been cleared to play against the Minnesota Vikings after a shoulder injury sustained in Week 1. Fantasy managers can plan to start him, though monitoring his performance is advised.
- George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers) will miss 3–5 weeks with a hamstring injury. Backup tight ends will see increased roles, affecting both the 49ers’ offense and fantasy lineups.
- Dallas Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles) is out for Week 2 due to a knee injury, leading to more targets for other pass-catchers in Philadelphia.
Fans and fantasy football managers should keep a close eye on injury reports ahead of Week 2, as these developments could significantly influence game strategies and starting lineups.
