NFL Fantasy Pulse: Week 2 Saturday Status Check — All 32 Teams
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Highlights from this published edition.
Reporting cutoff: September 19, 2026, 5:20 a.m. MDT.
Team updates
Minnesota VikingsWentz starts; Murray unavailableKyler Murray · OutCarson Wentz · Week 2 starterJauan Jennings · OutBrian O’Neill · Questionable
Carson Wentz is the announced starter at Chicago. Use the quarterback change when assessing the passing game; a replacement starter does not by itself establish a new target distribution.
- Kyler Murray: Out (concussion).
- Carson Wentz: Week 2 starter.
- Jauan Jennings: Out (personal).
- Brian O’Neill: Questionable (knee).
Seattle SeahawksLock gets the Week 2 startSam Darnold · OutDrew Lock · Week 2 starterAnthony Bradford · Questionable
Drew Lock starts at Arizona. Darnold has been ruled out for this game; Seattle said it did not expect to place him on injured reserve.
- Sam Darnold: Out (glute).
- Drew Lock: Week 2 starter.
- Anthony Bradford: Questionable (knee/hip).
Atlanta FalconsRush starts; Strand is the backupCooper Rush · Week 2 starterJack Strand · Week 2 backupMichael Penix Jr. · OutTua Tagovailoa · DoubtfulChris Lindstrom · Questionable
Atlanta confirmed Cooper Rush as the starter and Jack Strand as the backup against Carolina. Keep the quarterback decision separate from the older roster ordering.
- Cooper Rush: Week 2 starter.
- Jack Strand: Week 2 backup.
- Michael Penix Jr.: Out (knee).
- Tua Tagovailoa: Doubtful (oblique).
- Chris Lindstrom: Questionable (concussion).
Houston TexansCollins ruled out; protect receiver alternativesNico Collins · OutEd Ingram · Out
Collins cannot be used in a Week 2 lineup. His absence creates opportunity, but does not guarantee any one teammate his targets; use a confirmed active replacement.
- Nico Collins: Out (hamstring).
- Ed Ingram: Out (groin).
Baltimore RavensFlowers doubtful; line also carries questionsZay Flowers · DoubtfulRonnie Stanley · QuestionableJohn Simpson · Questionable
Have an alternative ready for Flowers. Doubtful remains distinct from officially inactive; the offensive-line decisions also matter to the Sunday matchup.
- Zay Flowers: Doubtful (hamstring).
- Ronnie Stanley: Questionable (toe).
- John Simpson: Questionable (groin).
Las Vegas RaidersBowers doubtful for the late windowBrock Bowers · DoubtfulAidan O’Connell · Questionable
Plan a tight-end alternative before the early games lock. The doubtful designation is not a confirmed inactive, and waiting until the late window can remove replacement options.
- Brock Bowers: Doubtful (knee).
- Aidan O’Connell: Questionable (personal).
Cincinnati BengalsBurrow remains a Sunday checkJoe Burrow · Questionable
Keep a quarterback contingency until the inactive list. A questionable designation does not establish either absence or a reduced passing workload.
- Joe Burrow: Questionable (back).
Los Angeles RamsNacua added to Friday reportPuka Nacua · Friday DNPJordan Whittington · Friday DNPDavante Adams · Friday full
Monday game: final game-status decisions were not available at this cutoff. Preserve a Monday replacement option for Nacua; a missed practice is not an out designation.
- Puka Nacua: Friday DNP (hip).
- Jordan Whittington: Friday DNP (quadricep).
- Davante Adams: Friday full (rest).
Buffalo BillsMoore shoulder follow-up after ThursdayDJ Moore · Week 3 uncertain
NFL reporting described an AC joint sprain after the Detroit game and said Week 3 availability was in doubt. No Week 3 game designation is established here. Buffalo has already played Week 2.
- DJ Moore: Week 3 uncertain (shoulder).
Detroit LionsThursday line absences remain dated contextBlake Miller · Out — Week 2 playedChristian Mahogany · Out — Week 2 played
Detroit has completed Week 2. These were the Thursday game designations, not a new Week 3 ruling. Keep the line absences in context when reading the game’s rushing results.
- Blake Miller: Out — Week 2 played (knee).
- Christian Mahogany: Out — Week 2 played (hip).
New Orleans SaintsOlave questionable in the early windowChris Olave · Questionable
Prepare an early-window alternative for Olave and check the inactive list. Do not infer a full workload solely from being active.
- Chris Olave: Questionable (hamstring).
Pittsburgh SteelersPittman and Fautanu questionableMichael Pittman Jr. · QuestionableTroy Fautanu · Questionable
Check Pittman before the early games. Fautanu’s status adds a separate offensive-line decision; neither designation establishes a snap limit.
- Michael Pittman Jr.: Questionable (foot).
- Troy Fautanu: Questionable (ankle).
Denver BroncosMims out; Harvey questionableMarvin Mims Jr. · OutRJ Harvey · Questionable
Remove Mims from Week 2 plans. Keep a late-window running-back alternative available for Harvey until Denver announces its inactive players.
- Marvin Mims Jr.: Out (foot).
- RJ Harvey: Questionable (hamstring).
Los Angeles ChargersMcConkey questionable; Pipkins outLadd McConkey · QuestionableTrey Pipkins · Out
McConkey requires a late-window check. Carry a playable alternative into Sunday rather than assuming the injury designation will clear.
- Ladd McConkey: Questionable (rib).
- Trey Pipkins: Out (knee).
New York JetsCooper and Nwangwu ruled outOmar Cooper Jr. · OutKene Nwangwu · Out
Cooper and Nwangwu are unavailable for Week 2. The receiver absence does not by itself verify a new starter or a specific target share.
- Omar Cooper Jr.: Out (ankle).
- Kene Nwangwu: Out (back).
Washington CommandersOkonkwo ruled outChigoziem Okonkwo · Out
Replace Okonkwo in Week 2 lineups. Recheck the active tight ends before choosing a replacement; inherited snaps and inherited targets are different questions.
- Chigoziem Okonkwo: Out (hamstring).
San Francisco 49ersBlack questionable; Stribling outKaelon Black · QuestionableDe’Zhaun Stribling · Out
Keep a late-window alternative for Black and remove Stribling from Week 2 plans. Do not promote a replacement to a guaranteed workload without further reporting.
- Kaelon Black: Questionable (groin).
- De’Zhaun Stribling: Out (ankle).
Tampa Bay BuccaneersMcMillan questionableJalen McMillan · Questionable
Check McMillan in the early inactive release. Keep his game status separate from any assumption about routes or target volume.
- Jalen McMillan: Questionable (knee).
Indianapolis ColtsDulin out; Giddens questionableAshton Dulin · OutDJ Giddens · Questionable
Sunday night creates a replacement-timing problem for Giddens. Preserve an option from the remaining games if relying on him.
- Ashton Dulin: Out (ankle).
- DJ Giddens: Questionable (knee).
New England PatriotsOffensive-line availability to monitorDametrious Crownover · OutBen Brown · Questionable
The listed offensive game-status decisions concern the line. That is not a guarantee that every skill player will be active or receive a normal workload.
- Dametrious Crownover: Out (knee).
- Ben Brown: Questionable (knee).
Green Bay PackersBanks and Tom carry line questionsAaron Banks · QuestionableZach Tom · Questionable
Recheck Green Bay’s line before kickoff. The injury report does not confirm a replacement alignment or establish a change in backfield usage.
- Aaron Banks: Questionable (knee).
- Zach Tom: Questionable (knee).
Cleveland BrownsJenkins ruled out on the lineTeven Jenkins · Out
The guard absence is confirmed for Week 2. Use it as matchup context without inventing a revised offensive-line combination.
- Teven Jenkins: Out (back).
Arizona CardinalsTwo guard decisions remain openIsaiah Adams · QuestionableIsaac Seumalo · Questionable
Both guard designations merit a late-window check. The formation remains a positional illustration, with the uncertainty shown beside the affected players.
- Isaiah Adams: Questionable (knee).
- Isaac Seumalo: Questionable (shoulder).
Kansas City ChiefsSimmons out for Sunday nightJosh Simmons · Out
The tackle absence is confirmed. Keep late-game roster checks separate from the historical usage numbers shown in the chart.
- Josh Simmons: Out (back).
New York GiantsMonday line practices still developingAndrew Thomas · Friday limitedSisi Mauigoa · Friday limited
Monday game: Saturday’s final report was still pending at the cutoff. Friday practice participation is shown as practice information, not a final game designation.
- Andrew Thomas: Friday limited (ankle).
- Sisi Mauigoa: Friday limited (shoulder).
Chicago BearsNo Friday injury designations
Chicago’s Friday report lists no game-status designations. The final active roster still arrives before kickoff; no new workload projection is implied.
Jacksonville JaguarsNo Friday injury designations
Jacksonville’s Friday report lists no game-status designations. Continue to use the final inactive list for game-day eligibility.
Carolina PanthersOffensive game-status check complete
No offensive game-status designation appears in the reviewed Friday report. Reserve-list absences and game-day roster decisions are separate from this report.
Dallas CowboysOffensive game-status check complete
No offensive game-status designation appears in the reviewed Friday report. That does not alter reserve-list status or guarantee a player’s workload.
Miami DolphinsOffensive game-status check complete
No quarterback, running-back, receiver, tight-end or offensive-line game designation appears in the reviewed report. Final inactives still need a game-day check.
Philadelphia EaglesOffensive game-status check complete
No offensive game-status designation appears in the reviewed Friday report. Retain the established roles while waiting for game-day eligibility confirmation.
Tennessee TitansOffensive game-status check complete
No offensive game-status designation appears in the reviewed Friday report. This is an availability check, not evidence of a new depth order or target distribution.
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Edition overview, reporting cutoff, status key and sources
Reporting cutoff: September 19, 2026, 5:20 a.m. MDT.
Three confirmed quarterback changes lead the Week 2 check: Carson Wentz for Minnesota, Drew Lock for Seattle and Cooper Rush for Atlanta. This edition covers all 32 teams, with Friday game designations, Monday practice notes and Thursday follow-up kept in their proper time frames.
What changed
- Carson Wentz starts with Kyler Murray out; Drew Lock replaces the injured Sam Darnold.
- Cooper Rush starts for Atlanta, with Jack Strand named as the backup.
- Nico Collins is out. Zay Flowers and Brock Bowers are doubtful, making replacement timing a priority.
- Joe Burrow remains questionable. Puka Nacua missed Friday practice ahead of Monday; that is not a final game designation.
- Buffalo and Detroit have already played Week 2. DJ Moore’s shoulder follow-up concerns Week 3.
Fantasy impact
Replace confirmed outs, keep alternatives for unresolved players and preserve a late-game option when the decision comes after the early games begin. A new starter or a teammate’s absence does not establish a new target share. The formation and depth tools now carry this dated availability check alongside the original, period-labeled usage data.
Sources and reporting notes
Checked against the NFL Week 2 report and the linked team announcements and follow-ups. This is a dated offensive availability snapshot, not a live inactive list or a complete reserve-list transaction log. Monday game statuses were pending at the cutoff. Earlier editions remain in the Pulse notebook; historical usage keeps its actual season, week and opponent.