Who Should I Start? Stefon Diggs or Jayden Reed

Wednesday, September 3, 7:31 PM

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee), who is coming off a torn ACL suffered last year with the Houston Texans, is not listed on the team's initial injury report on Wednesday, confirming that he's on track to play in Week 1 on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Head coach Mike Vrabel also said on Tuesday that Diggs will "be out there" this weekend. It's great news for the Patriots offense and quarterback Drake Maye, who is heading into his first year as the full-time starter. Not only could the 31-year-old Diggs not be the same player coming off a torn ACL, but the Patriots' offense could have early-season growing pains with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels returning. The good news is he should operate as the WR1, but fantasy managers may want to temper expectations and treat him as a WR3/flex in Week 1.

Friday, September 5, 5:20 PM

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (foot) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Friday and is officially listed as questionable to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the division-rival Detroit Lions. Wideouts Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Savion Williams (hamstring) are also questionable, so the Packers receiving corps could be pretty thin to open the 2025 campaign. Christian Watson (knee) is also on Injured Reserve. Reed is dealing with a Jones fracture in his foot and apparently was hobbling around during practice the last two days, which doesn't bode well for his chances of helping fantasy managers if he's active in Week 1. As things currently stand, we'd recommend sitting Reed on your benches if he suits up on Sunday, with Romeo Doubs being a much better WR4/flex play with upside.