NFL Week 2 brings another important group of injuries for fantasy football managers to monitor, with Nico Collins, Ladd McConkey, Zay Flowers, Kyler Murray, Joe Burrow and Michael Pittman among the key players dealing with injury questions.
Here are the latest injury updates, practice statuses and Week 2 outlooks for the top fantasy football players dealing with injuries.
Nico Collins, Texans WR — Hamstring
Collins was diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring injury suffered during Wednesday’s practice and did not practice Thursday.
Pro Football Doc expected Collins to be ruled out for Week 2, noting that even a mild hamstring strain can worsen if played through.
Collins has been ruled out for Week 2 against the Bengals after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring injury during Wednesday’s practice.
Ladd McConkey, Chargers WR — Ribs
McConkey did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said McConkey is “working diligently in his rehab” and that the team will see how the week unfolds ahead of Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Reports say he is unlikely to play, but Pro Football Doc suggests he may be able to with a rib/intercostal nerve block injection.
McConkey is officially listed as questionable.
Zay Flowers, Ravens WR — Hamstring
Flowers did not practice Wednesday or Thursday after head coach Jesse Minter initially described him as day-to-day.
Pro Football Doc said he would not be surprised if Flowers misses time and cautioned that returning too soon could increase the risk of another aggravation that could lead to a longer absence.
Flowers is listed as doubtful for Week 2 against the Saints.
Kyler Murray, Vikings QB — Concussion
Murray suffered a concussion during Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers and entered the NFL concussion protocol.
Murray appeared to lose consciousness and displayed posturing after the hit, but Pro Football Doc said those signs do not necessarily indicate the severity of a concussion or determine the length of recovery.
Murray has been ruled out for Week 2 against the Bears as he continues to progress through the concussion protocol. He was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday but has not been cleared to play. Carson Wentz will start in his place.
Joe Burrow, Bengals QB — Back
Burrow is dealing with back tightness that he described as normal postgame soreness. The Bengals quarterback said Wednesday that he expects to play Week 2 against the Houston Texans.
“I feel good. Some normal game day soreness, that's for sure. But I'll be all right,” Burrow said.
Burrow was a full participant in Friday’s practice and is set to play Week 2 against the Texans. He was limited Wednesday and Thursday due to back tightness, but head coach Zac Taylor said there are no concerns about Burrow needing to limit himself Sunday. He is officially listed as questionable.
Michael Pittman Jr., Steelers WR - Foot
Pittman has been downgraded to out for Week 2 against the Patriots due to a foot injury. He was limited Wednesday before missing practice Thursday and Friday.
Chris Olave, Saints WR - Hamstring
Olave is questionable for Week 2 against the Ravens due to a hamstring injury. He was limited Thursday and Friday after leaving practice early as a precaution, with the issue reportedly not expected to be a significant concern.
