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Quarterback Tyrod Taylor’s hamstring injury could keep him out for four weeks.

Taylor was injured in the second quarter of the Texans’ 31-21 loss at Cleveland, and he was replaced by rookie Davis Mills, who’ll start Thursday night’s game against Carolina at NRG Stadium.

Related players: Davis Mills, Jeff Driskel

Depending on how quickly Taylor’s hamstring responds to treatment, sources familiar with his situation haven’t ruled out an earlier return, but the Texans have always been extra cautious with hamstring and groin injuries and aren’t expected to rush him back, the story went on to say. Mills will get the start and the team is expected to back him up with Driskel on a short week, Thursday night game. If he's still on the wire, Mills is worth adding in deeper leagues or superflex leagues but he's obviously not a confident start for fantasy owners.

Eagles have placed TE Zach Ertz on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

Related players: Dallas Goedert

Ertz either tested positive or was in close contact, but there was no word about his status. The Eagles play Monday night against the Cowboys and if he can't go Goedert would likely eat up any of Ertz's targets. Ertz only had one catch for six yards on two targets in Week 2.

After running 31 yards on a designed quarterback keep in his only snap of Monday's showdown against the Ravens, Mariota will sit on IR for the next 3 weeks. He will be eligible to return Week 5 against the Bears. Expect Jon Gruden's golden boy, Nathan Peterman, to slide in as David Carr's primary backup.

Jets WRs Keelan Cole (knee) and Jamison Crowder (COVID) are questionable for Week 2 according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.

If one or both miss, look for Elijah Moore and Denzel Mims to start opposite Corey Davis like Week 1.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz returned to practice on Thursday, logging a limited session.

Ertz was given a veteran rest day on Wednesday and appears to be on track to play on Sunday. He left Week 1's contest early with the hamstring issue, but a limited practice on a Thursday suggests that he will be cleared, barring any setbacks. It is clear that Ertz will maintain a role in the Eagles offense, something which hurts the upside of teammate Dallas Goedert. Ertz is currently our 21st ranked tight end for Week 2, Goedert is ranked 11th.

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder has been activated from the reserve/COVID list.

Crowder should make an immediate impact for the Jets as he gives rookie quarterback Zach Wilson another reliable target to lean. Braxton Berrios, who was third on the team in wide receiver snaps in Week 1, will likely go back to a bit role, with Crowder joining Corey Davis and Elijah Moore in three-wide sets. Crowder may take some time to build chemistry with Zach Wilson and is currently our 86th ranked receiver for Week 2. Corey Davis is ranked 34th, while Elijah Moore, who disappointed in his NFL debut, is ranked 62nd.

Eagles TE Zach Ertz (hamstring) was seen standing on the sidelines during Wednesday's practice, according to Mike Kay of NJ.com.

Related Player: Dallas Goedert

Ertz's stronghold as a Goedert blockade may only last one week. Soft tissue injuries, especially for an aging, slower tight end is not great news. If Ertz sits, Goedert would be a TE1 for their home opener against San Francisco.

Jets WRs Keelan Cole and Jamison Crowder will practice this week according to Jets head coach Robert Saleh. Cole returned today from a knee injury while Crowder will be available once he passes COVID protocols as expected.

Related Player: Denzel Mims

The returns of Cole and Crowder would add depth to the Jets receiving corps ahead of a tough matchup against the New England Patriots. Cole and Crowder were listed as starting receivers opposite Corey Davis in three-receiver sets.