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Evans poised for increased usage due to 49ers WR injuries.
Expected to see increased usage and targets as the 49ers compensate for injuries at wide receiver; the source indicates Evans will likely receive more offensive opportunities alongside Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle.
Kittle poised for increased usage due to WR injuries.
Expected to see increased usage and targets as the 49ers compensate for injuries at wide receiver; the source indicates Kittle will likely receive more offensive opportunities alongside Christian McCaffrey and Mike Evans.
McCaffrey poised for increased usage due to WR injuries.
Expected to see increased usage and touches as the 49ers compensate for injuries at wide receiver; the source indicates McCaffrey will likely receive more offensive opportunities alongside George Kittle and Mike Evans.
Watkins inactive first two weeks; Cooks addition worsens depth chart outlook.
Inactive in the first two weeks of the season behind KhaDarel Hodge; the addition of Brandin Cooks to the practice squad further pressures his depth chart standing, signaling limited near-term fantasy relevance.
Hodge ahead of Watkins; set for snaps with Kirk and Robinson sidelined.
Signed by the 49ers in August and currently ahead of Jordan Watkins on the depth chart; expected to see snaps in the WR rotation while Christian Kirk and Demarcus Robinson are out.
Cowing poised for increased snaps with Kirk and Robinson out.
Expected to see increased snaps in the 49ers WR rotation while Christian Kirk and Demarcus Robinson are sidelined; the source indicates the 49ers will lean on Cowing alongside KhaDarel Hodge and Brandin Cooks.
Robinson out; absence opens snaps for Hodge, Cowing, and Cooks.
Currently out with injury; his absence means the 49ers are leaning on backup WRs including KhaDarel Hodge, Jacob Cowing, and Brandin Cooks. If Cooks is active while Robinson remains out, it signals depth chart pressure on Jordan Watkins.
Kirk's return timeline uncertain; expected back next week but no guarantees.
Kyle Shanahan is hopeful Kirk can return to practice next week, but there are no guarantees. Until Kirk and Demarcus Robinson return, the 49ers will likely lean on KhaDarel Hodge, Jacob Cowing, and Brandin Cooks in the WR rotation.
Cooks signed to 49ers practice squad as WR depth amid injuries.
Signed to the 49ers practice squad after most recently playing for the Buffalo Bills in 2025; represents a veteran WR depth addition amid 49ers injuries at the position.
Cooper accounts for both Eagles 1st-down conversions in two games; limited volume in struggling unit.
Darius Cooper has been involved in the Eagles' only two 1st-down conversions through two games: a 23-yard reception on 1st and 17 against the Titans in the 4th quarter (caught 5 yards beyond the line of scrimmage on a good Jalen Hurts progression, though not the first read) and a touchdown on 1st and goal from the 3-yard line. The Eagles have converted just 2 of 28 1st downs against the Titans (7.1%) and 0 of 28 against the Commanders, ranking 31st in success rate on 1st down.
Wicks' air yards per target ranking shows receiver replacement isn't the 1st-down issue.
The source clarifies that the Eagles' 1st-down offensive struggles are not due to Dontayvion Wicks replacing AJ Brown; Wicks ranked 56th in air yards per target last season, indicating the issue is systemic offensive line and play-calling rather than receiver replacement quality.
Brown's air yards per target ranking shows receiver talent isn't the 1st-down problem.
The source clarifies that the Eagles' 1st-down offensive struggles are not attributable to AJ Brown's receiving ability; he ranked 48th in air yards per target last season, indicating the issue is systemic offensive line and play-calling rather than receiver talent or utilization.
Hurts' air yards per attempt remain strong despite Eagles' 1st-down struggles.
The source clarifies that the Eagles' 1st-down offensive struggles are not a Jalen Hurts performance issue; he had the 5th highest air yards per attempt on 1st down in 2025 and 14th in 2024, indicating his individual passing metrics remain solid despite the team's systemic 1st-down inefficiency (28th EPA/play, 31st yards per play, 31st success rate).
Tonyan had three TDs and led Packers receiving in 2020 Falcons game.
In Week 4 of the 2020 season against the Falcons, Tonyan recorded three touchdown receptions and led the Packers in receiving while Davante Adams and Allen Lazard were both out due to injury, in a 30-16 Packers victory at Lambeau.
Tom Kennedy's offensive role usage remains unclear for Lions.
Offensive weapon reserve whose involvement in the Lions' offense is questioned; may see increased playing time as the team looks to develop depth.
Andrews played in Ravens-Saints game; no specific usage or performance data provided.
Andrews was targeted or involved in the Saints-Ravens game on September 20, 2026, as evidenced by his appearance in the game photo caption, though the source does not provide specific statistics or role analysis for the Ravens tight end.
Mariota leads Commanders in Week 3 matchup against top-ranked Seahawks
Mariota is the quarterback for the Washington Commanders, who will face the Seahawks in Week 3. The source identifies this as the Seahawks' next test after maintaining their number one power ranking across five national media outlets.
Darnold sidelined with glute injury; Seahawks show no urgency to return him with Lock excelling
Darnold suffered a glute injury entering Week 2 and has been sidelined. Despite his absence, the Seahawks defeated Arizona and remained ranked number one across national media power rankings. Multiple outlets (NFL.com, Bleacher Report) noted that Lock's strong performance should allow the team to not feel rushed to get Darnold back on the field, suggesting the injury may not be an immediate concern for the team's performance.
Lock's 86.4 QBR ranks fourth in NFL; elite backup play keeps Seahawks atop power rankings
Lock has stepped in for injured Sam Darnold and delivered elite backup quarterback performance; ESPN credits him as "one of the NFL's best backup QBs" with 72.7% completion rate, four touchdowns, zero turnovers, and only two sacks through Week 2. His QBR of 86.4 ranks fourth best in the entire league. CBS Sports and PFT both highlighted Lock's performance as the primary reason for keeping Seattle ranked number one, with CBS noting the Seahawks demonstrated they can "go on the road and win with a backup quarterback" and PFT summing it up as "No Darnold? No problem." NFL.com and Bleacher Report both noted Lock's impressive play should allow Seahawks fans to worry less about Darnold's absence and reduce urgency to return him to the field.
Gage Larvadain added to Ravens WR depth.
Added to Ravens roster as part of recent personnel moves; joins practice squad depth at WR position.
Zay Flowers hamstring injury status uncertain for Week 3 Brazil game.
Missed Sunday's loss to Saints due to hamstring injury; practiced Friday in very limited capacity; questionable field conditions for Baltimore's upcoming trip to Brazil could sideline him in Week 3.
Ja'Kobi Lane out at least three more games with fractured wrist surgery.
Ravens third-round pick will miss at least three more games recovering from surgery on fractured wrist; his absence creates depth opportunity in Baltimore's WR room.
Shedrick Jackson signed to Ravens practice squad for depth.
Signed to Ravens practice squad on Tuesday; 26-year-old former Bengals and Raiders WR adds depth to Baltimore's WR room; appeared in 5 games for Raiders in 2024 with 4 catches on 5 targets for 56 yards and 1 TD across 29 offensive snaps, plus 39 special teams snaps with 1 tackle.
Darnold sidelined with glute injury; Lock's strong play mitigates impact.
Darnold suffered a glute injury that forced him out, with Drew Lock taking over as the starting quarterback for the Seahawks. Despite this injury, the national media remained high on Seattle entering Week 2, and the team's subsequent victory over Arizona with Lock at the helm has kept the Seahawks ranked as the top team in the NFL by most major outlets.
Lock's 73% completion, 4 TDs, 0 INTs, and 86.4 QBR rank 4th in NFL.
Since stepping in for injured Sam Darnold, Lock has completed 73% of his passes with 4 touchdowns, 0 turnovers, and only 2 sacks. His QBR of 86.4 ranks fourth best in the NFL. ESPN credits him as 'one of the NFL's best backup QBs,' and his strong performance has led CBS Sports, PFT, NFL.com, and Bleacher Report to keep the Seahawks ranked as the number one team in the NFL, with CBS Sports noting that a good team can 'go on the road and win with a backup quarterback' and PFT summing it up as 'No Darnold? No problem.'
Jennings released by Chargers.
Released by the Chargers.
Gadsden II emerges as lead TE with Kolar and Njoku sidelined.
Positioned as the primary tight end on Chargers roster following injuries to Charlie Kolar and David Njoku; described as 'the only real winner from the Chargers' recent injury woes.'
Njoku placed on injured reserve.
Placed on injured reserve this week alongside Charlie Kolar.
Kolar placed on IR, undergoing forearm surgery.
Placed on injured reserve this week; will undergo forearm surgery and aim to return at end of IR stint.
Rucci signed as emergency TE depth after Kolar and Njoku injured.
Signed to Chargers active roster following placement of Charlie Kolar and David Njoku on injured reserve; will join Oronde Gadsden II as one of two tight ends on the roster. Rucci has played four career games (all in 2025 with Dolphins), accumulating 39 total snaps with 29 as a run blocker and a 56.6 run block grade.