Week 2 Fantasy Football Reactions & Injuries + Early Week 3 Waiver Wire (Ep. 2206)

September 21, 2026

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“His initial reaction made me think this is at least on the like moderate grade severity. His later reaction makes me think this didn't sort of pull off the bone and rupture altogether.” That was Dr. Deepak Chona, the injury analyst, describing Caleb Williams’s hamstring injury on the FantasyPros podcast — a best-case scenario for a moment that looked, in real time, like an Achilles tear. Week 2 of the NFL season was defined by a punishing wave of injuries, with quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels headlining the casualties, and the episode devoted its full attention to the medical outlook for each, the ripple effects on their offenses, and the early waiver-wire implications for managers scrambling to react.

Quarterback Injuries: Williams and Daniels

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What you'll learn

1 (00:02) **Show Open & Host Introductions** - Hosts Scott Bogman and Dr. Deepak Chona join to recap a heavy Week 2 of injuries.
2 (01:46) **Caleb Williams Hamstring Injury** - Analysis of the Bears QB's injury, which looked severe but is likely a hamstring issue.
3 (04:30) **Jayden Daniels' Dislocated Elbow** - A more concerning injury for the Commanders' QB, involving a re-dislocation of his left elbow.
4 (06:31) **Puka Nacua's Questionable Status for MNF** - The Rams WR is a game-time decision for Monday night with a groin/hip issue.
5 (09:14) **Jonathan Brooks' Groin Re-Injury** - The Panthers rookie RB re-aggravated a groin injury, casting doubt on his immediate availability.
6 (10:20) **Injury Quick-Hitters on Major Players** - A rapid-fire segment covering DJ Moore, Mike Evans, Jaden Reed, Rico Dowdle, and more.
7 (13:10) **Nico Collins & Sam Darnold Updates** - Updates on key players who missed Week 2.

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Guests on this episode

Dr. Deepak Chona

Show Notes

Catch up on all of the Week 2 fantasy football action!

Matt Modi, Scott Bogman, and Deepak Chona break down key injuries, top storylines, go through the panic meter, and answer your fantasy football questions to recap a hectic Week 2 and get you all set for Week 3!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Notable Injury Updates - 0:01:10

Polymarket - 0:19:27

Top 5 Storylines - 0:20:08

Bears’ Fantasy Fallout - 0:22:17

Bryce Young - 0:25:06

Saints Running Backs - 0:27:38

TreVeyon Henderson - 0:29:40

Chargers’ Struggles - 0:32:53

Trophy Smack Giveaway - 0:35:24

Panic Meter - 0:36:15

FantasyPros Discord - 0:42:05

Rapid Fire Q&A - 0:42:35

Outro - 0:49:03

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