Injuries to Brock Bowers and Jeremiyah Love alter Week 1 fantasy outlooks
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 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.
- 9:05 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy 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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