Za'Darius Smith Active For Week 1

Green Bay Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith (back) is active for the Week 1 season opener against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Smith was listed as questionable heading into the season opener. The 29-year-old pass-rusher entered training camp on the Non-Football Injury list with a back issue that kept him out of the entire preseason, […]

Bradley Chubb Inactive Against Giants

Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle) will be inactive in the Week 1 season opener against the New York Giants. Chubb's injury isn't considered serious, but the Broncos are erring on the side of caution here to preserve the pass-rusher for the long haul. The 25-year-old had offseason ankle surgery, but it's his other ankle […]

Jermar Jefferson Won't Play In Season Opener

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jermar Jefferson is a healthy scratch for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The seventh-round selection will start the season behind D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams and Godwin Igwebuike in the running back rotation. The fact that Jefferson doesn't contribute on special teams could make […]

Alex Collins A Healthy Inactive To Begin The Year

Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins will be a healthy inactive for the Week 1 season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The Seahawks will roll with Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny, DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer. Collins had 29 touches for 131 scrimmage yards and one touchdown in the preseason, but he's the odd man out […]

Kellen Mond, Anthony Barr Out Against Bengals

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback Kellen Mond and linebacker Anthony Barr (knee) have been ruled out for the Week 1 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie left tackle Christian Darrisaw (groin) has also been ruled out. With Mond being a healthy inactive, it means that Sean Mannion will serve as Kirk Cousins' backup to kick […]

Eno Benjamin Inactive In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin is a healthy inactive for Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Benjamin is listed as the No. 4 running back on the team's depth chart behind Chase Edmonds, James Conner and Jonathan Ward, so this shouldn't come as a huge surprise. Benjamin didn't see a single snap in the […]

Trey Sermon Won't Play In Season Opener

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Trey Sermon will be a healthy scratch for the Week 1 season opener against the Detroit Lions. This comes as a pretty big surprise heading into Week 1 matchups, as the first-year back wasn't on the injury report this week and is listed as the primary backup to Raheem […]

Austin Jackson Will Play In Opener

The Miami Dolphins removed the questionable tag on left tackle Austin Jackson, meaning that he has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and will play in the Week 1 season opener against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Jackson tested positive for COVID-19 at the beginning of the week and was placed on the COVID-19 list, […]

Texans Have High Asking Price For Deshaun Watson

The Houston Texans were asking for a package of six players and NFL draft picks from interested teams calling in about quarterback Deshaun Watson this summer, according to league sources. The Texans were unwilling to budge from their trade price for Watson, who remains on the active roster, even though he will be a healthy […]

Broncos May Sit Bradley Chubb As A Precaution

Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle) is a game-time decision for Week 1 against the New York Giants, and the team could decide his status after a pre-game workout. Sources say that the Broncos will be cautious and make sure that Chubb is healthy for the final 16 games. Sitting the pass-rusher in the season […]

Jadeveon Clowney Should Be Good For Week 1

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (illness) and center J.C. Tretter (knee) should be available for the Week 1 season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Clowney missed two practices this week due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but he looks good to go after getting in a limited practice on Friday. The 28-year-old […]

Randy Bullock Joins Titans Practice Squad

The Tennessee Titans signed veteran kicker Randy Bullock to their practice squad on Saturday, according to a source. The Titans also signed kicker Michael Badgley to their active roster and placed Sam Ficken on Injured Reserve. The 31-year-old Bullock was cut by the Detroit Lions this summer but will latch on with Tennessee for now. […]

Eddie Goldman Downgraded To Out

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Eddie Goldman (knee) has been downgraded to out for the Week 1 season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Goldman suffered a knee injury on Monday and didn't practice all week. With Goldman out, expect rookie Khyiris Tonga to fill in on the interior of Chicago's defensive line this Sunday. Goldman […]

Dennis Gardeck Placed On Injured Reserve

The Arizona Cardinals placed linebacker Dennis Gardeck (hand) on Injured Reserve on Saturday. Gardeck was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list after the team's preseason finale late last month, but he continues to recover from a torn ACL that he suffered in 2020. He will be out for at least the first three […]

Ameer Abdullah, Sean Mannion Added To Active Roster

The Minnesota Vikings added running back Ameer Abdullah and quarterback Sean Mannion to the active roster from the practice squad for Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Before the move, Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison were the only two running backs on Minnesota's roster, so Abdullah will provide some extra depth at the position. The […]

Eagles, Jordan Mailata Agree To Four-Year Extension

The Philadelphia Eagles and left tackle Jordan Mailata signed a four-year, $64 million contract extension on Saturday that could be worth up to $80 million. The deal also includes $40.85 million guaranteed, according to a source. Mailata is now under contract with the team through the 2025 campaign. The 24-year-old seventh-rounder in 2018 outplayed an […]

Austin Jackson Comes Off COVID-19 List

The Miami Dolphins activated left tackle Austin Jackson from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday after he tested positive for the virus on Monday. It remains to be seen if Jackson will actually play in Week 1 against the division-rival New England Patriots on Sunday, but he at least has a chance to suit up now. […]

Taylor Decker Placed On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions placed star left tackle Taylor Decker (finger) on Injured Reserve on Saturday after he had finger surgery, according to a source. Decker should be back in around a month, but this is no doubt a big loss for Detroit's offensive line and for new quarterback Jared Goff. Matt Nelson will likely start […]

Trey Lance Good To Go Against Lions

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance (finger) is without an injury designation on the team's final injury report for Week 1 against the Detroit Lions, which is an indication that he's good to go for his first NFL contest. Lance was limited in practice all week, but he should be on the active roster […]

Austin Ekeler Officially Questionable For Week 1

After getting in a limited practice on Friday, Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Washington Football Team. It gives Ekeler a real chance to play this Sunday after he missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, and head coach Brandon Staley is optimistic that Ekeler […]

Bradley Chubb Questionable For Broncos Defense

Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle) was limited in practice the last two days, but he's listed as questionable for the Week 1 matchup against the New York Giants on Sunday. The good news is that star linebacker Von Miller (ankle) is off the final injury report and is good to go after missing all […]

Brandon McManus Is A Low-End Kicking Option

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus didn't miss a single kick in the preseason and led the NFL with 10 field goals of 50-plus yards in 2020. Regardless, McManus isn't widely considered a viable weekly starting kicker to open the 2021 campaign. Why is that? He has one of the strongest legs in the league and […]

Noah Fant Off The Final Injury Report

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (knee) was able to practice in full on Thursday and Friday and has been removed from the final injury report for Week 1 against the New York Giants this Sunday. Fant continues to deal with injuries early in his career, but fantasy managers will be happy to know he'll […]

Tim Patrick Off The Fantasy Radar Entering Week 1

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick was the team's most consistent and reliable receiver in 2020 after Courtland Sutton (knee) suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2. Patrick averaged a healthy 14.5 yards per catch and 9.4 yards per target on 79 targets to become a weekly fantasy asset. But things look much different with […]

Steady Volume Will Be An Issue For KJ Hamler

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler will be available in Week 1 of the regular season against the New York Giants despite sitting out the preseason finale with a non-COVID-19-related illness. Given Hamler's production during training camp and the preseason and Tim Patrick's limitations due to minor injuries, it looks like Hamler should open the […]

Jerry Jeudy Enters Second Season As A WR3

Denver Broncos second-year wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is looking to kick off the 2021 season on a high note in Week 1 against the New York Giants. Jeudy struggled with drops and inconsistency (13 drops) in his rookie season, but the first-rounder still managed a healthy 52 receptions for 856 yards and three touchdowns with […]

Courtland Sutton Ready To Go For Opener

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (knee) practiced in full all week and is not on the final injury report ahead of the Week 1 season opener against the New York Giants on Sunday. It's great news after Sutton missed most of the 2020 season due to a torn ACL. The 25-year-old wideout has the […]

Don't Expect Too Much From Javonte Williams Too Fast

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams has high expectations coming into his rookie season after being taken in the second round. Denver's front office and coaching staff felt they got one of the best steals of the draft when they selected Williams, and he is entering his first NFL season with the full trust and […]

Can Melvin Gordon III Be Trusted In Week 1?

Ever since the Denver Broncos drafted running back Javonte Williams in the second round this year, Melvin Gordon III's fantasy stock has fallen. Most people expect Williams to eventually take over this backfield by season's end, and for good reason. With that said, Gordon isn't going anywhere anytime soon as long as he's healthy. The […]

Teddy Bridgewater Looking To Make Strong Impression In Debut

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will be looking to put his best foot forward in his debut with the team in Week 1 against the New York Giants after he won the QB competition with Drew Lock in training camp and the preseason. Bridgewater has a lot of intriguing weapons in which to work with, […]