Pittsburgh finished its Week 2 game without Ben Roethlisberger or James Conner. Conner was one of a number of running backs to be injured Sunday, a list which also included David Johnson, Mark Ingram and Devin Singletary. Fortunately for fantasy football owners, Johnson and Ingram both returned to their games and looked fine after some initial concerns. Singletary, like Conner, didn't return and will be worth monitoring. If Conner misses time, handcuff Jaylen Samuels would be a great waiver pickup ahead of Week 3, while the same is true of Frank Gore in regards to Singletary.
Watch every NFL regular season game and RedZone on DAZN (start your free trial)
We'll continue to updates this article as new information becomes available. For news on injured QBs Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger, go here, and for updates on banged-up WRs DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery, and Michael Gallup, click here. For more updates, follow us on Twitter (@SN_Fantasy).
WEEK 3 NON-PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
James Conner injury update
Conner sustained a knee injury in the second half of Sunday's game against Seattle. He was initially listed as questionable to return and never officially ruled out, but he didn't play another snap for Pittsburgh. In his stead, Jaylen Samuels received three carries and one catch while Benny Snell Jr. got one carry. Conner is slated to undergo tests Monday.
There's been less news to come out about Conner's injury as of Monday morning, so this is more of a guessing game. Samuels would figure to receive the most touches for Pittsburgh, but he's a converted college tight end/H-back type. The rookie Snell was a workhorse at Kentucky and could play a prominent role if Conner misses out, too, especially near the goal line. Consider both potential pickups if Conner can't play against San Francisco in Week 3. Samuels would likely have more value, but Snell could be an interesting FLEX option.
MORE: Week 3 waiver wire | RB handcuff chart
How long is Devin Singletary out?
Singletary left Sunday's game late after a non-contact injury to his hamstring. Generally, non-contact injuries are a big worry, but while Singletary was ruled out for the game before its conclusion, he did remain on the sideline with his helmet.
Singletary showed his talent for a second-straight week, carrying six times for 57 yards and a touchdown before departing. It was Frank Gore who again led the Bills in carries, though, and would dominate them even more if Singletary missed time. A 19-carry, 68-yard game with a score for the 36-year old Gore makes him a prime waiver-wire target this week, regardless of Singletary's health, and with the Bengals on tap for Week 3, both Gore and Singletary have at least FLEX value.