Inactives and other last minute Injury Updates for Fantasy Football Week 2

Sep 5, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne (24) tackles New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-US PRESSWIRE

As we near kickoff here’s the latest on those fantasy football players dealing with injuries headed into today’s action.

Hakeem Nicks-New York Giants-WR: Nicks is active and will play against Tampa Bay.

Ryan Mathews-San Diego Chargers-RB: Adam Schefter joins the group of reporters that have said Mathews is unlikely to play today as the Titans visit SD. Get your backup plans in place.

Jeremy Maclin-Philadelphia Eagles-WR: Both Maclin and DeSean Jackson will play as the Eagles host the Ravens.

September 9, 2012; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) catches the ball in the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE

Steve Smith-Carolina Panthers-WR: Smith is active and ready to go against New Orleans.

Austin Collie-Indianapolis Colts-WR: Collie is inactive and will miss the Colts-Vikings game today.

Denarius Moore-Oakland Raiders-WR: Moore is active and will play against Miami.

Jonathan Stewart-Carolina Panthers-RB: Stewart is active for Carolina as they host the Saints.

Kevin Kolb-Arizona Cardinals-QB: With John Skelton inactive, Kolb will start for Arizona. 

Shane Vereen-New England Patriots-RB: Vereen is inactive as the Pats host the Cardinals which will give Stevan Ridley another week will less competition for third down snaps.

Use our Week 2 positional rankings to figure out who to sit and who to start and good luck today in all your fantasy football leagues. Check back tomorrow as we break everything down and figure out what it means for your fantasy football squad. Follow us on twitter @FantasyCPR for updates throughout the day.