McCarthy’s comments do not guarantee an immediate breakout, but Pittsburgh clearly has no intention of reducing Metcalf’s role after two inefficient games. His current low-end WR2 ranking ...

Pittman is moving in the right direction, although his official Thursday participation level and Friday status will determine whether he is a viable Week 3 option. A full practice would put him on ...

Flowers is moving toward the doubtful side of questionable and should not remain in lineups without a meaningful Friday upgrade. Bateman would again operate as Baltimore’s top wide receiver, with ...

This is modestly encouraging for Brown’s rest-of-season outlook, but it does not support planning around an immediate Week 6 activation. He remains a strong IR stash, with Week 8 looking like a more ...

Nacua’s Sunday-night kickoff creates another difficult lineup decision unless his status becomes clearer before the early games. Adams remains a high-end starter either way. Ferguson and the Rams’ ...

Moore’s return in a non-contact capacity is an encouraging first step, but it does not guarantee that he will be cleared for Sunday. His ability to handle contact later in the week will be more ...

Darnold’s return to practice gives him a legitimate chance to reclaim the starting job, but fantasy managers should avoid committing to either Seattle quarterback until Macdonald announces the ...

Flowers’ continued absence is notable after he missed Week 2, although the day-to-day designation keeps a Sunday return possible. Bateman would again operate as Baltimore’s top wide receiver if ...

Keenum is currently the only quarterback Chicago can confidently prepare to start, although the Monday kickoff gives Williams and Bagent additional recovery time. A Keenum start would lower the ...

Bowers immediately returns to the weekly TE1 tier if active, although the Raiders could manage his snaps after he missed the first two games. His return would reduce Mayer’s route and target outlook ...

Iosivas will miss at least four games, but his absence should primarily concentrate targets around Chase and Higgins rather than create a reliable third fantasy receiver. Meyers and Young are the ...

Houston appears prepared to play without Collins for a second consecutive game. Schultz should remain one of Stroud’s most reliable targets, while Hutchinson, Boutte and Noel will continue sharing the ...