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Drake Maye rises in fantasy projections amid injury updates for Week 2

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:05 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Drake Maye rises in fantasy projections amid injury updates for Week 2

Summary

Drake Maye and several other players see adjusted fantasy projections ahead of Week 2. Maye's matchup improves as he transitions from playing against a strong Seahawks defense to facing a weaker opponent, positioning him as a potential QB1. Other notable risers include Bucky Irving, who had a significant increase in target share, and Chuba Hubbard, now projected for a more prominent role after Week 1. Justin Jefferson is expected to benefit from additional targets due to Kyler Murray's likely absence. These updates come following a week of injuries affecting key players leading into the upcoming matchups.

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Status Watch

•Drake Maye's matchup improves, making him a recommended start.
•Bucky Irving leads Buccaneers with a 25.9% target share.
•Chuba Hubbard’s role increases following Week 1 performance.
•Justin Jefferson expected to see more targets with Murray likely out.
•Key injuries could alter team dynamics for upcoming games.

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12:05 AMCBS Sports — Fantasy Football projection risers and fallers: Drake Maye rises amid Week 2 injuries and matchup changes

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Heath Cummings breaks down the biggest risers and fallers in his rankings after running through his Week 2 projections.
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