Fantasy Football News

Tee Higgins was not suited up for practice on Friday. (Source: Ben Baby on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Higgins is likely to miss a second straight game to open up the season. Joe Burrow will remain a bit more risky of a play for fantasy managers as we saw the Bengals offense struggle in Week 1 to open the season against New England. Andrei Iosivas didn't offer much to open the season, but he could be worth consideration in deeper leagues again this week.

The Chiefs are placing WR Marquise Brown on IR, and he will undergo surgery to repair his dislocated SC joint. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It was revealed that the injury for Brown was not healing correctly. He is scheduled to undergo surgery on Monday. The Chiefs passing offense should continue to mostly run through Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy.

Robert Jones left Thursday's game against the Bills with a shoulder injury. (Source: Barry Jackson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: There should be an update on the status of Jones when available. Lester Cotton came in and replaced him on the offensive line.

Jeff Wilson Jr. came out of Thursday's game with an oblique injury. (Source: Barry Jackson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wilson entered the game as the Dolphins No. 2 running back with Raheem Mostert sidelined. If Wilson and Mostert are both sidelined next week, Jaylen Wright could take on a bigger role behind De'Von Achane.

Terron Armstead is dealing with a shoulder injury after Thursday's game against the Bills. (Source: Barry Jackson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Armstead found himself on and off the field. There should be another update on him when available.

Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) will be out for an indefinite period of time and has no timeline for his recovery. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tagovailoa suffered a scary concussion on Thursday night and has been placed in the NFL's concussion protocols. He has a history of head injuries throughout his playing career, and HC Mike McDaniel noted that they care more about his actual health, rather than if or when he will be able to return to the football field. Skylar Thompson is set to be the starter for the foreseeable future, and Tagovailoa's absence significantly harms the fantasy value of players like Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and De'Von Achane.

Skylar Thompson is set to be Miami's starter for the foreseeable future while Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is out. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion in Thursday night's game, and given his history with head injuries, he is set to miss an indefinite amount of time. HC Mike McDaniel told reporters that Thompson is going to be the team's starter for the time being and that they will sign another quarterback to play a depth role. This is not good news for the fantasy value of Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, or De'Von Achane, who all rely on good quarterback play to reach their peak fantasy value.

Jauan Jennings (ankle) was limited again at practice on Thursday. (Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: An ankle injury has left Jennings limited at both of San Francisco's practices this week. He was able to play through it in Week 1, however, so this doesn't seem like something that is seriously threatening his availability for Sunday's game. If for some reason he doesn't play, that's good news for the workload of Deebo Samuel but will be less than ideal for Brock Purdy.

The Miami Dolphins D/ST allowed 31 points while failing to record a sack or a turnover in a 31-10 loss to the Bills in Week 2's Thursday night game.

Fantasy Impact: The Dolphins didn't have an answer for James Cook, who scored three touchdowns in the game. Miami's defense will now have nine days to regroup ahead of a Week 3 matchup against the Seahawks.

Jason Sanders made his lone field-goal attempt and added an extra point in a 31-10 loss to the Bills in Week 2.

Fantasy Impact: Sanders made a 34-yard field goal in the second quarter but was held without an attempt after halftime. The veteran kicker has now made three of his four field goals and three extra points through two games. He will be a solid fantasy option heading into Week 3 against the Seahawks.

Jonnu Smith caught six of his seven targets for 53 yards in a 31-10 loss to the Bills in Week 2.

Fantasy Impact: Smith finished second on the Dolphins in catches and receiving yardage while his seven targets tied him with De'Von Achane for the most on the team. It was an encouraging outing for Smith, who caught just one ball for seven yards in Week 1. That being said, fantasy gamers might want to wait for Smith to turn in another productive game before trusting him in starting lineups. Either way, Smith is a worth a waiver claim in deeper leagues heading into Week 3's matchup against the Seahawks.

Jaylen Waddle caught all four of his targets for 41 yards and added a four-yard rush in a 31-10 loss to the Bills in Week 2.

Fantasy Impact: Waddle outproduced Tyreek Hill in this one as Hill finished with just three catches for 24 yards. Through two games, Waddle has nine catches for 150 yards although he is still looking for his first touchdown. Waddle will be a WR2 heading into a Week 3 matchup against Seattle.

Tyreek Hill caught three of his six targets for 24 yards and added a 12-yard rush in a 31-10 loss to the Bills in Week 2.

Fantasy Impact: Hill was held in check by the Buffalo secondary after a big Week 1 performance that saw him catch seven passes for 130 yards and a touchdown. The Bills historically have done a decent job limiting him since he joined the Dolphins, so the slow performance is nothing to be concerned over. With Tua Tagovailoa suffering a concussion in Week 2, Hill could be catching passes from Skylar Thompson in Week 3 against Seattle. Nonetheless, he will be a locked-in WR1 no matter who is throwing the passes.

Jaylen Wright carried the ball five times for four yards in a 31-10 loss to the Bills in Week 2.

Fantasy Impact: Wright made his NFL debut in the Thursday night loss to Buffalo after he was inactive in Week 1 against the Jaguars. The rookie running back was quiet, averaging just 0.8 yards per carry, but a larger role could be in store after Jeff Wilson Jr. left with an oblique injury. Wright should be rostered as a De'Von Achane handcuff in all fantasy leagues moving forward.

De'Von Achane carried the ball 22 times for 96 yards and added seven catches for 69 yards and a touchdown in a 31-10 loss to the Bills in Week 2's Thursday night game.

Fantasy Impact: Achane came into the game listed as questionable after suffering an ankle injury in Week 1 but he appeared to be healthy on Thursday night. The second-year running back's performance was one of the few bright spots in Miami's lopsided loss as he scored the Dolphins' lone touchdown on a five-yard reception in the first quarter. Achane now has 120 rushing yards and 14 catches for 145 yards and two touchdowns through two games. He will be a locked-in RB1 heading into Week 3 against the Seahawks.

The Buffalo Bills D/ST notched two sacks and forced three turnovers while adding a defensive touchdown in a 31-10 win over the Dolphins in Week 2's Thursday night game.

Fantasy Impact: Buffalo was dominant in the Thursday night win, holding the Dolphins to 351 yards of total offense. They intercepted Tua Tagovailoa three times in the game, with the third pick getting returned 31 yards for a touchdown by Ja'Marcus Ingram in the third quarter. Buffalo's defense will now have extra time to rest ahead of a Week 3 matchup against the Jaguars.

Tyler Bass made one of his two field goals and added four extra points in a 31-10 win over the Dolphins in Week 2's Thursday night game.

Fantasy Impact: Bass hit a 43-yard field goal in the second quarter while missing from 45 yards out in the fourth quarter. The veteran kicker has hit three of his four field-goal tries through the first two weeks of the season. Bass will take on the Jaguars in Week 3.

Dalton Kincaid caught all four of his targets for 33 yards in a 31-10 win over the Dolphins in Week 2.

Fantasy Impact: Kincaid finished second on the team in targets and catches in a game where the Bills only threw for 139 yards. While it wasn't a huge game for Kincaid, it was an encouraging outing as he clearly operated as the No. 2 pass catcher for Josh Allen on Thursday night. Kincaid will take five catches for 44 yards through two games into a Week 3 matchup against the Jaguars.

Mack Hollins was unable to catch his lone target in a 31-10 win over the Dolphins in Week 2's Thursday night game.

Fantasy Impact: Hollins was quiet in a game where Buffalo's run game and defense led the way. The veteran wideout has now caught two passes for 25 yards and a touchdown through two games. Despite the score in Week 1, he has not been a large enough part of the Bills' offense to trust in fantasy leagues going forward.

Curtis Samuel caught one of his two targets for three yards in a 31-10 win over the Dolphins in Week 2's Thursday night game.

Fantasy Impact: Samuel was quiet with Josh Allen only throwing for 139 yards in the win. That being said, he has not emerged as a large part of the Buffalo offense through two weeks, with just three catches for 18 yards thus far. Fantasy gamers who drafted Samuel with hopes that he would be a top receiver for the Bills can feel free to send him to waivers in the upcoming week.