Injuries to Brock Bowers and Jeremiyah Love alter Week 1 fantasy outlooks
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Last updated Sep 17, 2026
NFL teams finalized injury reports ahead of Week 1 action as several players navigate late-preseason recovery. Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers remains sidelined with a meniscus injury, leading to increased projected target volume for teammate Michael Mayer. Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love, while dealing with a high ankle sprain, is expected to play in a limited capacity alongside teammate Allgeier. Elsewhere, wide receivers including Alec Pierce, Josh Downs, and Rome Odunze are managing various soft-tissue injuries but are currently expected to be available for their respective openers. Coaches and fantasy managers continue to monitor Friday practice participation to confirm final active statuses for the weekend.
- •Brock Bowers is out for at least one game following a meniscus trim.
- •Michael Mayer takes over starting tight end duties for the Raiders.
- •Jeremiyah Love is active but faces a limited role due to a high ankle sprain.
- •Tyler Warren, Josh Downs, and Alec Pierce are cleared for Week 1 participation.
- •Rome Odunze maintains limited practice status while managing a calf injury.
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"There are many fantasy decisions to be made for Week 2 . Included in that mix is the right approach to the waiver wire . But there are also injury concerns, and here is the NFL fantasy football injury report, including Brock Bowers, Kyler Murray, and more. It has already been a very disappointing start to the season for managers of Bowers and […] The post NFL Week 2 Fantasy Football injury report: Brock Bowers and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"One week into the season, fantasy managers already have plenty of injury news to sort through. Wednesday’s practice reports give us our first real look at who might be available for Week 2 and which situations could force a lineup change.
"It's only Week 1 of the Fantasy football season and injuries are already abound but we've got replacement options for all of your starters sitting out
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 3:51 PMFantasy Football injury updates in Week 2: Brock Bowers, Joe Burrow & more
Week 2 injuries create major fantasy football questions.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:17 PMNFL Week 2 Fantasy Football injury report: Brock Bowers and more
There are many fantasy decisions to be made for Week 2 . Included in that mix is the right approach to the waiver wire . But there are also injury concerns, and here is the NFL fantasy football injury report, including Brock Bowers, Kyler Murray, and more. It has already been a very disappointing start to the season for managers of Bowers and […] The post NFL Week 2 Fantasy Football injury report: Brock Bowers and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:00 PMFantasy Football Injury Report Week 2: Latest on Brock Bowers, Joe Burrow, Zay Flowers, and More
One week into the season, fantasy managers already have plenty of injury news to sort through. Wednesday’s practice reports give us our first real look at who might be available for Week 2 and which situations could force a lineup change.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 12:15 PMFantasy Football Week 2 Injuries: Brock Bowers, Ladd McConkey, And More
After the opening week of games, we are already dealing with significant injuries that will impact fantasy football in Week 2.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 1:34 PMWeek 1 fantasy football rankings after Brock Bowers injury. Who should I start?
These are the guys you'll want in your fantasy football lineups for NFL Week 1 action.
- CBS SportsSep 10, 2026, 9:05 PMFantasy Football waiver wire impact of Brock Bowers, Jeremiyah Love on NFL Week 1 injury report
It's only Week 1 of the Fantasy football season and injuries are already abound but we've got replacement options for all of your starters sitting out
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