NFL Week 2: Injury Report

Instead of creating a new post each day, I will update this list here throughout the week as I read updated news on the injuries of fantasy-relevant players.

QB:

Eli Manning - He did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and his week 2 status remains in doubt. He said he could play if he practices on Friday, but that seems like quite a long shot. Odds are he's your backup QB anyways.

Josh McCown - He did not practice Wednesday, but he returned to practice on Thursday. He and Daunte Culpepper split first team snaps. His week 2 status is in question, but Culpepper is getting closer to starting. Once head coach Kiffin feels comfortable with his grasp of the playbook, he'll be starting. McCown has very little fantasy value.

Steve McNair - He did not practice Wednesday, but was limited in practice on Thursday. His week 2 status remains in doubt.

RB:

Clinton Portis - He has practiced fully this week and should receive more week than in week 1. He's a strong RB2 play.

Thomas Jones - He was limited in practice on Wednesday on Thursday, but doesn't appear to be in risk of not playing in week 2. Still, he has a very rough matchup against the Ravens and you should consider your other options.

Cadillac Williams - He was limited in practice on Wednesday, but returned fully to practice on Thursday. He has a good shot to play this week now, but his role could still be somewhat reduced. He'll get New Orleans on Sunday, which projects to be a favorable matchup.

Kevin Jones - He was limited in practice on Thursday and has a chance of being active this week. Do not start him, but this indicates that he's recovering well.

Brandon Jacobs - He was walking around just fine on Wednesday. He's definitely out this week, but it seems like he'll return sooner than later.

Chester Taylor - He was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. His week 2 status is in question, and all Adrian Peterson owners have to be smiling.

Jesse Chatman - He did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. Chatman himself doesn't have much fantasy value, but his absence from the active list on Sunday would make Ronnie Brown a much better play.

T.J. Duckett - He did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. Tatum Bell will see a full load this weekend, and Kevin Jones seems to be progressing well. He can be dropped in all leagues.

WR:

Mark Clayton - He was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He still seems to be dealing with a bit of an ankle problem, and he appears questionable to start week 2.

Greg Jennings - He practiced on Wednesday, but was sore on Thursday and was limited in practice. After appearing to be ready to play in week 2, he seems rather questionable at this point.

Drew Bennett - He practiced on Wednesday and appears ready to play in week 2. You shouldn't be starting him unless you're desparate, however.

TE:

None.

K:

Shayne Graham - He practiced fully on Thursday, but remains an injury risk. He's a very good fantasy kicker when healthy, but there's no upside to risking starting him. Go with a safer option.

D:

Ray Lewis - The MRI showed that it's a tricep strain and not a tear. He plans to play in week 2.