Week 2 Injury Report and Waiver Radar

By Duke Deming

Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season delivered fireworks—and a new batch of injuries. FullTime Fantasy delivers the latest injury updates and waiver wire targets ahead of Week 3 for fantasy football success.

Week 2 Injury Report

Joe Burrow (QB – CIN)
Burrow left with a turf toe injury that’s believed to be a Grade 3; surgery could sideline him roughly three months. Jake Browning would start if Burrow misses time.

Justin Fields (QB – NYJ)
Fields exited late with a concussion. If he can’t go in Week 3, Tyrod Taylor is in line to start.

Austin Ekeler (RB – WSH)
Ekeler suffered a torn Achilles on TNF and is out for the season.

Jayden Reed (WR – GB)
Reed broke his collarbone and is expected to miss 6–8 weeks.

George Kittle (TE – SF)
Kittle continues to deal with his hamstring injury from Week 1 and is expected to miss 4+ weeks.

Brock Purdy (QB – SF)
Purdy is dealing with a toe injury with a 2–5 week timeline.

Chris Godwin (WR – TB)
Godwin (ankle) avoided IR and is limited during practice. The Bucs expect him back around Week 5.

Xavier Worthy (WR – KC)
Worthy dislocated his shoulder in Week 1 and missed Week 2; he remains a multi-week concern.

Brock Bowers (TE – LV)
Bowers had a knee scare but is questionable for MNF and “should be in action.” Monitor practice reports.

Aaron Jones (RB – MIN)
Left Sunday Night game with hamstring injury and unlikely to play in Week 3 matchup.

Waiver Wire Radar

1. Jake Browning (QB – CIN) – Tossed 2 TDs in relief and will benefit from strong weapons on offense during Burrow’s absence.
2. Tyrod Taylor (QB – NYJ) – On deck if Fields sits; showed competency off the bench and offers rushing floor.
3. Daniel Jones (QB – IND) – Topped 20 points once again and trending towards a reliable fantasy quarterback.
4. Romeo Doubs (WR – GB) – With Reed out, Doubs is “worth a roster spot” and should see steady volume.
5. Tucker Kraft (TE – GB) – Quietly trending towards high-end tight end; solid plug-and-play while GB reshuffles targets.
6. Zach Ertz (TE – WSH) – Commanders’ veteran is earning consistent looks and could benefit from extra targets without Ekeler in offense.
7. Christian Watson (WR – GB) – Keep an eye on the WR as a stash that is expected back during October.
8. Troy Franklin (WR – DEN) – Deep-league add that is emerging as a key piece in Denver offense.