Vikings rule out Kyler Murray; Carson Wentz to start

Sep 18, 2026

Kyler Murray has been ruled out against Chicago after failing to clear the concussion protocol. Carson Wentz will start, with J.J. McCarthy serving as Minnesota’s backup.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell expects Murray to clear the protocol next week.

Fantasy Impact:

Wentz is an emergency Superflex option in a road matchup against Chicago. His presence lowers the ceiling of Minnesota’s passing game, but Jefferson remains a must-start WR1. Addison and Hockenson carry more efficiency risk than usual. The positive outlook for next week suggests Murray may only miss one game.

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Ravens WR Zay Flowers not expected to play Sunday

Jeff Zrebiec

56 minutes ago

DL Nnamdi Madubuike (neck), ILB Teddye Buchanan (knee) and CB T.J. Tampa (knee) are out for Sunday’s game against Saints. WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) also not expected to play. He’s doubtful.

Fantasy Impact:

Flowers should be removed from tentative lineups unless Baltimore unexpectedly clears him Sunday. Bateman becomes the likely No. 1 receiver, while Andrews could lead the team in targets. Walker, Wester, Moore and Sarratt should divide the remaining receiver reps, leaving them as speculative options rather than confident starts.

Raiders list Brock Bowers as doubtful for Week 2

Adam Schefter

1 hour ago

Raiders are listing TE Brock Bowers as doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. the Chargers due to his knee injury, per HC Klint Kubiak.

Fantasy Impact:

Fantasy managers should prepare to be without Bowers despite his limited return. Mayer is a viable replacement at a thin position and should again handle the majority of Las Vegas’ tight end work. Tucker, Nailor and Jeanty also have paths to additional targets.

Commanders TE Chig Okonkwo ruled out for Week 2

Nicki Jhabvala

today · 1:04 PM EDT

Commanders game status:

OUT
TE Chig Okonkwo (hamstring)
LB Frankie Luvu (groin)

Fantasy Impact:

Bates and Sinnott should absorb the available tight end reps, but neither is a compelling fantasy replacement. Okonkwo’s absence could produce a modest target bump for McLaurin and Diggs rather than creating a usable tight end streamer.