Jacksonville’s Week 2 injury report is mostly encouraging for fantasy managers. Two Jaguars players are in doubt or out: cornerback Montaric Brown (ankle) is doubtful, and offensive lineman Wyatt Milum (knee) is ruled out. Buster Brown has progressed in practice and could be nearing a return, while Cole Van Lanen is back for his season debut. Foyesade Oluokun, Anton Harrison and Van Lanen are cleared to play, with Van Lanen drawing praise for his versatility.

Across the league, Cincinnati has no players on the final report, and Carolina looms as Week 1’s opponent after Jacksonville’s opener. Coach Liam Coen spoke highly of Van Lanen’s reintroduction and overall roster depth, signaling another week of meaningful snaps for the Jaguars’ young linemen and veterans alike.

Amit Patel, the Jaguars’ former finance manager, siphoned more than $22 million from the franchise between 2019 and 2023 to fund a gambling habit and a lavish lifestyle, routing funds through the team’s virtual card to FanDuel. In early 2025, FanDuel agreed to pay Jacksonville about $5 million as part of a settlement tied to the theft. The NFL urged a quick resolution to protect the league’s sponsor relationship, while Patel faces prison time, restitution orders, and a separate $66.6 million damages suit by the Jaguars.

Patel allegedly deposited around $20 million into his FanDuel account, received $1.1 million in credits, and enjoyed trips to major events; FanDuel VIP host Brett Krause is said to have contacted him up to 100 times daily at times. The civil action Patel has filed against FanDuel seeks $250 million, arguing the operator preyed on his addiction, while FanDuel contends it followed responsible-gaming protocols.

Week 1 spreads crushed, but totals stalled as the Panthers misfired and Jets-Steelers stayed under. Week 2 pivots to sides over totals, targeting teams with short spreads or high totals (45+), plus a lean into teams that can blow out opponents. Five top bets: Lions -6 vs Bears; Eagles -120 at Chiefs; 49ers -3 at Saints; Jaguars +3.5 at Bengals; Seahawks +3 at Steelers.

Player props include Trey Benson Over 34.5 rushing yards, Matthew Stafford Under 32.5 pass attempts, J.J. McCarthy Over 16.5 rushing yards, plus TD bets on Brian Thomas Jr., A.J. Brown, and David Montgomery. Three red flags: Cowboys, Cardinals, Broncos. Turn on alerts with SportsLine for deeper insights.