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Colts tight end Dwayne Allen was unable to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins in Week 2, due to a hip injury. Allen, who entered the week as doubtful on the injury report, was not active for the game. Coby Fleener will start in his place. 

The Eagles inactive list for Week 2 against the Chargers Sunday features just one injured player, as Bradley Fletcher was already ruled out due to a concussion. The rest of the list is: quarterback Matt Barkley, defensive lineman Vinny Curry, running back Emil Igwenagu, tackles Dennis Kelly and Matt Tobin. 

The Colts officially downgraded tight end Dwayne Allen to doubtful Saturday, leaving him unlikely to play in Week 2 against the Dolphins Sunday. Allen was unable to practice throughout the week, so this does not come as much of a surprise. Coby Fleener is likely to start Sunday. 

The Texans have 18 players listed on the injury report for Week 2 against the Titans, but they should be nearly at full strength come kickoff Sunday. That is because all but one of those listed is expected to play, with 17 considered probable after making it through practice Friday. 

Of those listed, nine are on the offensive side of the ball. They are: running backs Arian Foster (calf) and Ben Tate (shoulder); tight ends Owen Daniels (back, groin) and Garrett Graham (hip); wide receiver DeVier Posey (Achilles); and offensive linemen Wade Smith (knee), Derek Newton (knee), Chris Myers (back) and Duane Brown (ankle). 

The Chiefs enter Week 2 against the Cowboys with eight players on the injury report, just two of whom are questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Tight end Travis Kelce (knee) and defensive back Dunta Robinson (not-injury-related) were both listed as questionable on Friday's injury report, and their statuses will likely be determined prior to the game.

Colts tight end Dwayne Allen was optimistic Thursday that a hip injury would not keep him from playing Sunday against visiting Miami. But after being sidelined from practice on Friday, he has been listed as questionable.

Allen contributed a 20-yard touchdown reception to the Week 1 win over Oakland, but it was his only catch of the game.

Rams tight end Cory Harkey continued to practice despite a knee injury Friday, and is officially probable for Week 2 against the Falcons for Sunday's game. 

Jaguars starting tight end Marcedes Lewis is doubtful for the Sunday game in Oakland, the Florida Times-Union is reporting. Gus Bradley expressed hope that Lewis would recover from a calf injury in time to play in the season opener, but the tight end will apparently miss the second game as well.

Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis' (calf) status for Sunday against the Raiders in Week 2 remains uncertain, as he was unable to practice yet again Thursday. Lewis missed Week 1 due to this injury. 

After finding the end zone last week, Saints tight end Jimmy Graham will be looking to keep his momentum going heading into a Week 2 matchup at Tampa Bay.

Graham caught four passes for 45 yards and a touchdown in the opening week of the season against Atlanta. He'll face a Tampa Bay defense that allowed 256 yards through the air in Week 1.

Graham has had a solid track record over the years against the Buccaneers, as he has racked up 18 catches for 271 yards over his previous three meetings against Tampa Bay. He's only scored once in five career games against the Buccaneers.

Graham was the first tight end selected in most Fantasy drafts this season, so it would be foolish not to start him in the second week of the season. He's the top-rated tight end heading into a favorable Week 2 matchup at Tampa Bay.