Fantasy Football Week 1 Inactives: Key Injuries and Replacement Players

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As the NFL 2025 regular season kicks off, several high-profile players are set to miss the initial games due to injuries. Despite concerns about their availability, some players are expected to return sooner rather than later. The Fantasy football Week 1 inactives have been affected by various injuries, with some notable players missing out on the opening match. Isaiah Likely, the tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, will not play in the week 1 game against the Buffalo Bills due to a foot fracture. His replacement, Mark Andrews, will bear the burden of his absence.

Tyler Bass, the place kicker for the Buffalo Bills, has been placed on injured reserve due to a left hip/groin injury, which will prevent him from playing in at least the first four games of the season. Christian Kirk, the wide receiver for the Houston Texans, will miss a few weeks due to a hamstring injury, with rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel set to fill in for him. Jaylen Wright, the right back for the Miami Dolphins, is dealing with a knee issue and will be replaced by rookie Ollie Gordon II.

Meanwhile, Chris Godwin Jr, the wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will not return to the field until at least Week 5 due to an ankle injury. Darnell Mooney, the wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, had limited practice due to a shoulder injury and will miss today's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Christian McCaffrey, the running back for the San Francisco 49ers, had initially suffered a calf injury but is now expected to return for the San Francisco 49ers. Marvin Mims Jr, the wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, had a thigh injury but has been removed from the injury report after suffering an ankle injury, with rookie Ollie Gordon II set to replace Jaylen Wright.

Key Takeaways:

  • Isaiah Likely, tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, will not play in the week 1 game against the Buffalo Bills due to a foot fracture.
  • Tyler Bass, place kicker for the Buffalo Bills, has been placed on injured reserve due to a left hip/groin injury.
  • Christian Kirk, wide receiver for the Houston Texans, will miss a few weeks due to a hamstring injury.
  • Jaylen Wright, right back for the Miami Dolphins, is dealing with a knee issue and will be replaced by rookie Ollie Gordon II.
  • Chris Godwin Jr, wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will not return to the field until at least Week 5 due to an ankle injury.
  • Darnell Mooney, wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, had limited practice due to a shoulder injury and will miss today's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • Christian McCaffrey, running back for the San Francisco 49ers, had initially suffered a calf injury but is now expected to return for the San Francisco 49ers.
  • Marvin Mims Jr, wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, had a thigh injury but has been removed from the injury report after suffering an ankle injury.

Statistics:

  • 4 games that Tyler Bass will miss due to his injured left hip/groin.
  • 5 weeks that Christian Kirk will miss due to his hamstring injury.
  • 1 game that Isaiah Likely will miss due to his foot fracture.
  • 5 weeks that Chris Godwin Jr will miss due to his ankle injury.
  • 1 game that Darnell Mooney will miss due to his shoulder injury.

Sources:

  • ESPN
  • USA Today
  • NFL Team Websites
  • CBS
  • Hindustan Times