Noah Fant Expected To Be Ready For Opener

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (leg) is expected to be ready for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the New York Giants. Fant took part in individual drills on Monday for the first time since before the team's preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Aug. 21. Fantasy managers will want to […]

Mark Andrews Agrees To Four-Year Extension

The Baltimore Ravens and Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $56 million on Monday, according to sources. The $14 million per year that he'll receive will give him more money through four years than any other tight end in football. The 26-year-old is an excellent downfield and red-zone […]

Duane Brown Expected To Play This Year

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that offensive tackle Duane Brown will play this year, per The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar. The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that the Seahawks are in talks with Brown's agent on a contract adjustment. The 36-year-old is heading into the final season of a three-year, $34.5 million contract, and […]

Saints Expected To Sign Desmond Trufant

The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign veteran cornerback Desmond Trufant after they worked him out on Monday, according to a source. Trufant suffered a groin injury early in training camp with the Chicago Bears and was released last week. The 30-year-old also took some time away from football after the death of his […]

Ndamukong Suh Activated From COVID-19 List

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. The 34-year-old veteran pass-rusher will be available for the season opener on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys. Suh's presence on Tampa's defensive line is bad news for Dallas' offense to open the season. While he's not an elite defensive […]

Adam Shaheen Placed On COVID-19 List

The Miami Dolphins placed tight end Adam Shaheen and left tackle Austin Jackson on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Cornerback Jamal Perry was elevated to the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement. Shaheen landed on the list due to a positive COVID-19 test, although he doesn't have any major symptoms. Due to the NFL's protocols, […]

Dak Prescott A Full Practice Participant

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (shoulder) was listed as a full practice participant on the official injury report on Monday. After a devastating ankle injury suffered early last season, Prescott will be ready to go for the 2021 season opener on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Prescott didn't play at all during the […]

Ravens Working Out Le'Veon Bell, Devonta Freeman

The Baltimore Ravens are working out free-agent running backs Le'Veon Bell and Devonta Freeman this week. The Ravens also worked out Elijah Holyfield. With both J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Justice Hill (Achilles) out for the season, the Ravens only have Gus Edwards and Ty'Son Williams on their active running back depth chart, so we'd expect […]

Justice Hill Out For The Season

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (Achilles) recently tore his Achilles at practice and will miss the entire season, according to a source. It's the reason why the Ravens have been working out free-agent running backs of late, including Le'Veon Bell, Devonta Freeman and Elijah Holyfield. Hill was expected to see a much larger backfield […]

Brandon McManus Finishes Preseason On A Perfect Note

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus made his lone field-goal attempt (a 54-yarder) and both of his extra points in the 17-12 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason finale on Saturday night. It's not a surprise to see McManus knock down another 50-plus-yarder, as he led the NFL with 10 field goals of […]

Tim Patrick Plays In Final Preseason Game

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick, who has been dealing with minor injury issues during training camp, made his preseason debut in the win over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night. However, Patrick wasn't able to reel in either of his two targets in the contest. The good news is that the 27-year-old was […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Sees Four Targets In Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam caught a team-high three passes for 23 yards on a team-high four targets in the 17-12 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason finale on Saturday night. Okwuegbunam worked with the first-team offense in this one with Noah Fant (leg) sitting out due to a minor leg […]

Javonte Williams A Healthy Scratch Against Rams

Denver Broncos rookie running back Javonte Williams was essentially a healthy scratch in the preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. The Broncos wanted to feature Melvin Gordon III, who had missed the first two preseason games with a minor groin injury that he'd been dealing with during training camp. Williams had 12 […]

Melvin Gordon III Receives Five Carries Saturday

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III saw his first preseason action in the finale on Saturday against the Rams and had five carries for 35 yards rushing in the 17-12 win. He also caught his lone target in the passing game for a four-yard pickup. It wasn't a big performance for Gordon by any […]

Drew Lock Efficient Against Rams

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock went 5-for-7 for 67 yards and a touchdown in a 17-12 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the team's preseason finale on Saturday night. Lock was efficient in his limited action on Saturday and had five more yards than starter Teddy Bridgewater on four fewer attempts, but he did […]

Teddy Bridgewater Tosses One TD In Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completed six of his 11 passes for 62 yards and one touchdown in the 17-12 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason finale on Saturday night. Bridgewater only looked good on one of three offensive drives with the team's top skill position players on Saturday. His touchdown pass […]

Marcus Mariota Won't Play In Preseason Finale

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden does not want to play quarterback Marcus Mariota (quadriceps), due to his playing style, in the team's preseason finale on Sunday because he is not 100 percent recovered from his injury. Nathan Peterman "will start and Peterman will finish, until I get better information," Gruden said. The Raiders […]

Courtland Sutton Remains On Track To Play Saturday

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (knee) is expected to see some snaps against the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason finale on Saturday night. It will be Sutton's first game action this preseason after returning from last year's ACL injury. He has said that getting preseason snaps is the last box to check in […]

Drew Lock Heads Into Regular Season As The Backup

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock will enter the team's final preseason game on Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams and the 2021 regular season opener as the backup to Teddy Bridgewater after the two competed for the starting job in training camp. Lock wasn't a disaster in the preseason, but Bridgewater just outplayed him slightly […]

Jimmy Garoppolo To Start Sunday, Trey Lance To Mix In

The San Francisco 49ers plan to play their starters for most of the first half on Sunday in their preseason finale, and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will start under center. Rookie first-rounder Trey Lance will be "mixed in" with the first group a bit, too, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 49ers have yet to […]

Adam Shaheen To Miss Preseason Finale

Miami Dolphins tight end Adam Shaheen (hamstring, knee) has missed the last couple of practices with hamstring and knee issues, according to a source. An MRI exam on his knee came back negative, but he will miss the team's preseason finale this weekend, and his short-term status beyond that is unknown. The 26-year-old shouldn't really […]

Brandon Aiyuk To Sit Sunday Due To Slight Hamstring Issue

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) has a "slight hamstring" issue that will keep him out of Sunday's preseason finale, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Aiyuk should be fine next week. Fantasy managers shouldn't consider Aiyuk to be in danger of missing Week 1 of the regular season. The 23-year-old led […]

Chase Claypool To Play Friday

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that wide receiver Chase Claypool (ankle) will see action on Friday when quarterback Dwayne Haskins makes his first start for the team in the preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers. Claypool has been out since Aug. 17 after suffering a minor ankle sprain, so this is good news […]

Robby Anderson Expected To Start Friday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson is expected to start in the final preseason game on Friday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Anderson may see up to two quarters of work with quarterback Sam Darnold in the final preseason tune-up, so he's a solid DFS target on Friday with most starters around the league being rested […]

Packers Release Devin Funchess With Injury Settlement

The Green Bay Packers released wide receiver Devin Funchess (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Friday with an injury settlement. Funchess is now a free agent and will look to latch on with another organization. The extent of his injury isn't quite known, but teams won't exactly be lining up to take a chance on the […]

Richie James Needs Surgery

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver/kick returner Richie James (knee) needs surgery that is expected to keep him out at least six weeks, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. There goes most of James' deep league sleeper appeal as the team's potential slot receiver. The 25-year-old set career-highs in 2020 in offensive snaps (405), catches (23) […]

Cardinals-Saints Preseason Finale Canceled

The preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 28, has been canceled at the request of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards due to the impending impact of Hurricane Ida on the Gulf Coast region. DFS gamers that were planning on using players from this game on Saturday will […]

David Blough Appears In Line To Start Friday

Based on repetitions on Friday, The Athletic's Chris Burke guesses that quarterback David Blough will get the start on Friday night in the preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts. Blough is likely to head into the final preseason game as the leader in the race for backup QB duties behind Jared Goff. Tim Boyle is […]

Trey Lance Splits First-Team Reps With Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers rookie first-round quarterback Trey Lance split first-team repetitions at practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Lance spent a short series with the first-team on Thursday while Garoppolo worked with the second-team in red-zone drills. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has yet to name a starter under center, but it's expected that they'll go with […]

Kylen Granson Will Be Featured As Pass-Catcher

Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Kylen Granson will be featured this year as a pass-catching tight end, and he's already been involved in training camp. The Colts also have Jack Doyle and Mo Alie-Cox at the position, but Granson has a chance to benefit if Doyle and Alie-Cox have significant blocking responsibilities, especially with left […]