Jets WR Arian Smith out for season following ACL surgery

Colts WR Alec Pierce is being placed on IR after aggravating his surgically repaired left heel, coach Shane Steichen said.

Pierce will rehab with the "hope" of returning this season, but there's no definitive timeline.

Related Players: Darius Slayton, Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, Laquon Treadwell, Deion Burks, Tyler Warren

In a separate report, Stephen Holder mentioned that Darius Slayton could potentially play on Sunday.

Pierce will miss at least four games, and Steichen’s refusal to offer a timetable suggests his absence could extend beyond the minimum. Downs and Allen should remain Indianapolis’ leading wide receiver targets, while Warren is positioned to maintain a prominent middle-of-the-field role. Slayton could eventually assume Pierce’s vertical and perimeter responsibilities, but his late arrival makes him a watchlist or deep-league addition rather than a confident Week 3 option.

Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to undergo knee surgery that will end his 2026 season. His ACL is intact, but the injury reportedly includes damage to his meniscus, MCL and PCL, with the meniscus considered the primary issue.

Related Players: Jameis Winston, Jake Haener, Malik Nabers, Isaiah Likely, Cam Skattebo, Malachi Fields, Theo Johnson

Winston takes over as the Giants’ starter and immediately becomes a low-end QB2/Superflex option. His aggressive style should preserve enough passing volume to keep Nabers in fantasy lineups, although the offense will likely become more volatile. Likely and New York’s secondary receivers also carry wider weekly ranges of outcomes.

Jayden Reed is back in Green Bay and undergoing additional testing and consultations with doctors following the neck injury he suffered Sunday.

Head coach Matt LaFleur said it is “way too early” to know whether Reed will play again this season. Reed remained in New Jersey overnight for observation after being removed from Sunday’s game on a backboard.

Related Players: Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, Skyy Moore, Bo Melton, Tucker Kraft, Jonnu Smith

Reed is clearly unavailable for Week 3, and LaFleur’s unwillingness to rule out a season-long absence suggests this will not be a short-term issue. After Reed exited Sunday, Watson and Golden combined for eight of Green Bay’s 16 receptions and 109 of Jordan Love’s 145 passing yards. Those two should remain the primary fantasy beneficiaries, with Kraft continuing to occupy a significant role over the middle.