#injury-updates

#injury-updates

Whom should you start? Whom should you sit? To help you set your fantasy football lineups and avoid starting an offensive player who won't be in the lineup, we'll post fantasy-relevant updates and analysis here as NFL teams release their official inactives lists. Official Sunday inactives should begin coming in approximately 90 minutes before the scheduled kickoff times: around 11:30 a.m. ET for the early games and 2:30 p.m. ET for the late-afternoon games. Refresh often for the latest information.

David Stefano: The second half JJ. The first three quarters seemed to shake off the rust after playing only 10 snaps in preseason game 1. Kevin O'Connell follows the Sean McVay philosophy of bubble-wrapping starters during the preseason, which risks a slow start. JJ might be a bit tired, though, after being with his fiancée for the birth of their son last night. He was still at practice Friday.

The Magpies lost star man Alexander Isak to Liverpool on transfer deadline day but have replaced the Swedish centre-forward with Nick Woltemade, previously of VfB Stuttgart, and Brentford's Yoane Wissa. Former Bees striker Wissa will have to wait for his debut under Eddie Howe after returning from international duty with a knee injury, picked up during the Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup qualifying defeat to Senegal.

They kicked off their Bundesliga title defense with a 6-0 win against RB Leipzig at Allianz Arena. Bayern will travel away on matchday two to face Augsburg. The Bavarian club will come into this game on the back of a narrow 3-2 win against Wehen Wiesbaden in the DFB Pokal. There were negatives from the game as Die Roten had surrendered a 2-0 lead, but Harry Kane scored the winner in the added time.

Ahead of the latest round of Premier League fixtures, here is all the key injury news alongside essential Fantasy Premier League statistics. The gameweek kicks off with Chelsea at home to Fulham on Saturday lunchtime (12:30 BST) - here is the full fixture list. This article will be updated as Premier League managers give their weekly news conferences. For more FPL help, don't miss our regular Friday Q&A from 15:30 BST live on the BBC Sport website,

Also included despite fitness concerns is Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles. Charles, 20, has been O'Neill's preferred choice in goal since last year's Nations League campaign but he injured his shoulder during Sheffield Wednesday's Championship defeat by Stoke City on Saturday with the Owls confirming on Thursday that he "faces a spell on the sidelines". With his usual international understudy, Plymouth Argyle's Conor Hazard, yet to play this season because of an injury sustained against Denmark in June, O'Neill has recalled Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

‘What I've said is I'm waiting on the trainers to say,

The Mariners reinstated Bryce Miller from the 15-day injured list and selected the contract of a fellow right-handed pitcher. Jackson Kowar and Casey Legumina were optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Edman's condition had improved after the team returned to L.A., but that they will slow-play his return until he is completely healthy.

Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM due to a minor muscle injury in his upper right leg, sustained during a previous match.

Chris Woakes is preparing to return despite a serious shoulder injury, indicating the camaraderie and determination among teammates during the Test series against India.

The Red Sox have announced the reinstatement of a right-handed reliever from the 60-day IL to Triple-A Worcester following a foot contusion recovery.

Aaron Judge, recovering from a flexor strain in his right elbow, is set to return soon, and the Yankees aim to activate him in Texas next week.

"We had 23 players on the pitch [on Saturday] and everyone came through. If everyone recovers well, then we have everyone fit for [the final]."

Ja'Lynn Polk's participation in training camp for the New England Patriots has started slowly, as he sat out the first two days due to minor muscle tightness.

Kevin King has been cut by the Atlanta Falcons, despite being a valuable asset previously, as the team reassesses their cornerback depth for training camp.

"We are very optimistic that Leah will be available. She seemed in very high spirits this morning and I want what's best for the team and that's absolutely having our captain on the pitch for us."

Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from the series opener against the Athletics due to back pain but returned quickly, missing only one game.

Real Madrid coach Alonso indicated that while Kylian Mbappe's fitness is being monitored, his participation against Salzburg remains unlikely due to ongoing health concerns.

Erik Swanson's release was unexpected; a stint in Buffalo could have been beneficial for him to regain form rather than simply letting him go.