NFL Player News

Polk is expected to see added work in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Polk logged 35 of the Patriots' 65 snaps on offense in the team's season-opening win over the Bengals last Sunday, and head coach Jerod Mayo indicated that the 2024 second-rounder is poised to see more action in Week 2. Also in the mix for snaps versus Seattle are DeMario Douglas, K.J. Osborn, Tyquan Thornton and Javon Baker, but it appears as though Polk will be more involved this time around after catching his only target for six yards in his NFL regular-season debut.

Boutte (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks.

Boutte didn't play any snaps in Week 1 despite being active, and he now won't even suit up in Week 2. It's a relatively discouraging development for Boutte given New England's lack of elite talent at wideout.

Brown (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Falcons.

With Brown unavailable, DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson are expected to lead the Eagles' receiving corps Monday. Brown will target a potential return to action Sept. 22 against the Saints in Week 3.

Walker (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

The wide receiver was also a healthy scratch for Baltimore's Week 1 loss to Kansas City. Walker is buried on the depth chart behind Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Nelson Agholor, Tylan Wallace and Deonte Harty.

Keyton (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens.

Keyton was able to make the Raiders' 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent but will be a healthy scratch for the second straight week. The Tennessee product's next chance to make his NFL debut will be in Week 3 against the Panthers.

McAllister (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens.

McAllister played Week 1, but he saw just eight snaps on special teams. He'll now work to earn his way back to the active roster on game day for the Raiders' Week 3 contest with the Panthers.

Baker is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Baker was a healthy scratch in Week 1, but he'll be available Sunday, with Kayshon Boutte having been made inactive. Baker is in line to work in a depth role versus Seattle behind DeMario Douglas, Ja'Lynn Polk, K.J. Osborn and Tyquan Thornton.

Crowder (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Giants.

After logging just three offensive snaps and one special-teams snap Week 1 against Tampa Bay, Crowder is a healthy scratch for Week 2. That emphasizes the veteran wideout's low position on the Commanders' receiver pecking order, and it also suggests the team is comfortable having another player handle punt returns. Crowder played in all 17 contests for Washington last season, with much of his work coming in the return game.

Palmer (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

After logging two limited practices, Palmer finished the week with a 'DNP' on Friday and headed into the weekend listed as questionable. With his availability Sunday versus Carolina confirmed, Palmer should continue to see his share of snaps and targets alongside fellow WRs Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston in the absence of any limitations or setbacks. Prior to being ejected late in the fourth quarter of the Chargers' Week 1 win over the Raiders, Palmer logged an 81percent snap share on offense en route to recording a 2/15/0 receiving line on four targets.

Downs (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game at Green Bay, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Downs is working his way back from a high-ankle sprain that he sustained Aug. 7. Downs had a good week of practice as he went from limited early in the week to full practice on Friday. However, the Colts are likely being cautious with his return. He may be able to make his 2024 debut next week against Chicago. Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell will continue to see ample snaps alongside No. 1 wideout Michael Pittman with Downs out.