Seahawks Have High Expectations For Rashaad Penny

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and the rest of the coaching staff have high expectations for second-year running back Rashaad Penny. "He’s talented, he’s explosive, he’s in great shape. He’s the smartest he’s ever been, he can catch the football, his pass protection has improved. Every aspect of his game is at it’s best," […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Yet To Run Full Speed

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (hip) admitted that he hasn't opened up and run at full speed yet because he doesn't want to risk making his injury worse before the regular season opener on Sunday against the Titans. It makes you wonder if he'll be rusty this weekend after having not played at […]

Stefon Diggs Returns To Practice

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is back at practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. The Vikings likely held Diggs out on Wednesday as a precaution ahead of Week 1 this Sunday. In a good matchup against the Falcons at home, Diggs profiles as a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 to start the 2019 […]

Jordan Reed Seen At Practice Thursday

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (concussion) was seen at practice stretching on Thursday. Reed has responded well to increased activities over the last few days and is trending in the right direction for Week 1 against the Eagles, although there's still a chance he'll be listed as questionable come Friday. Reed's biggest issue has […]

Cowboys Not Saying If Ezekiel Elliott Will Be On Pitch Count

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said "it's too early for any of that" when asked if running back Ezekiel Elliott will be on a pitch count in Week 1 against the Giants on Sunday. Elliott held out all of training camp and the preseason before finally signing an extension on Wednesday, but he looked […]

Trumaine Johnson Expected To Start For Jets Defense

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said he's "leaning" toward cornerback Trumaine Johnson (hamstring) practicing fully on Thursday, and he thinks that Johnson will start against the Bills in Week 1 on Sunday. Having Johnson on the field on Sunday will be huge as they try to slow down wide receiver John Brown deep […]

Robby Anderson Ready To Roll

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said that wide receiver Robby Anderson (calf) looks good and is ready to roll on Sunday in Week 1 against the Bills. The Jets have just being cautious with Anderson's injury as the regular season approaches. Anderson will be quarterback Sam Darnold's No. 1 receiving weapon again in […]

Tyler Higbee Reaches Extension With Rams

The Los Angeles Rams agreed to a four-year contract extension with tight end Tyler Higbee on Thursday, according to a source. The deal will keep Higbee around through the 2023 season and also makes him a top-10 paid tight end in the league. He may be one of the best-paid tight ends in the league, […]

Mark Ingram The Ravens Starter

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram will be the starter in Week 1 against the Dolphins, but offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that "everybody is going to contribute." Ingram will get first dibs on carries in this great matchup -- he's a strong RB2 this weekend -- but the Ravens will also mix in Gus […]

Raiders Planning To Suspend Antonio Brown

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown and general manager Mike Mayock got into it on Wednesday, and the team is planning to suspend their star receiver, according to league sources. Brown has done nothing but cause drama in his time with the Raiders, and the regular season still hasn't officially started. The outspoken wideout hasn't […]

Austin Ekeler, Justin Jackson To Share The Load

Los Angeles Chargers running backs Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson will share the backfield work with Melvin Gordon's contract holdout seeping into the regular season. Change-of-pace back Ekeler will get the start, and you can expect second-year back Jackson to also get touches against the Colts. "I've always used those guys as a tandem," head […]

Miles Sanders, Jordan Howard Lead Committee Approach

Since Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson was hired in 2016, the team has stuck with a committee approach at running back, and that won't change in 2019. “I believe the National Football League season is a grueling, grinding season, particularly on running backs,” Pederson said Wednesday. “And if you don’t have a couple of […]

Cameron Brate Limited Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (calf) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Brate should be fine to play in Week 1 against the 49ers, but he'll be the backup pass-catching tight end to O.J. Howard. The 28-year-old has seen his receptions drop each of the last two years, and he finished the 2018 […]

Dante Pettis Limited In Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (groin) was limited in practice on Wednesday. All signs point to Pettis suiting up as the team's No. 1 receiver for Week 1 on the road against the Buccaneers. The coaching staff was surprisingly down on Pettis in training camp and the preseason, but he could wind up […]

Devin Funchess Limited Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Devin Funchess (back) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Barring a setback later this week, Funchess should be a go for Week 1 on Sunday against the Chargers on the road. Funchess' appeal as a late-round sleeper went out the window when Andrew Luck retired. He could still have some decent […]

Demaryius Thomas Limited In Practice Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Thomas should be healthy enough to suit up in Week 1 on Sunday night against the Steelers, but his standing on the depth chart is what will likely make him a non-factor in fantasy to begin the year. Julian […]

Kenyan Drake Expected To See Plenty Of Touches

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake (foot) is expected to play in Week 1 against the Ravens and get plenty of touches. "We're looking forward to giving him a lot of touches this week," head coach Brian Flores said on Wednesday. Drake will open the season well ahead of Kalen Ballage for the lead-back role, […]

Trent Williams Won't Play Sunday

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams didn't show up to the team facility to practice with the team on Wednesday and he won't play on Sunday in Week 1 against the Eagles. Williams' contract holdout will continue at least into Week 1, but there's a chance he could rejoin the team ahead of Week 2. […]

Dallas Goedert Expected To Be Ready For Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (calf), who suffered his injury in the first preseason game and had been held out since, practiced in full on Wednesday and is expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Redskins. Goedert is expected to have a bigger role in Philly's offense alongside Zach Ertz this season, […]

Jadeveon Clowney, Ziggy Ansah To Play For Seahawks Defense

Seattle Seahawks defensive linemen Jadeveon Clowney and Ziggy Ansah (groin) are both in close to 100 percent shape and will play on Sunday in Week 1 against the Bengals. Defensive line coach Clint Hurtt said that Clowney is "running like a gazelle" in practice this week. Seattle's defensive line received a needed boost when Seattle […]

Amari Cooper A Full Practice Participant

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (foot) was a full practice participant on Wednesday. It's looking like Cooper won't be limited at all in Week 1 against the Giants despite missing most of training camp and all of the preseason. Dallas could wind up throwing more than usual in the season opener, too, with Ezekiel […]

Jalen Hurd Is Week-To-Week

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that rookie wide receiver Jalen Hurd (back) will not practice on Wednesday and probably won't play in Week 1 on Sunday against the Buccaneers. Hurd has gone from "day-to-day" to "week-to-week." Hurd is doubtful to play in the season opener and could also miss Week 2 at […]

Nick Foles Expected To Play Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles (abdominal) will appear on the team's injury report on Wednesday due to soreness in his abdominal oblique from last week, but he's fully expected to play in Week 1 on Sunday against the Chiefs. Going up against KC's high-powered offense, Jacksonville could be forced to air it out right away […]

Cam Newton Not On Week 1 Injury Report

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (foot) is not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report against the Rams. Head coach Ron Rivera said there's no reason to hold Newton back in the season opener. With injury concerns surrounding his foot and right shoulder, Newton's fantasy value dropped in drafts, but he still has the […]

John Ross Will Play In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (hamstring) will play in Week 1 against the Seahawks, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Ross missed all of the preseason and continues to battle injuries. His impressive speed hasn't translated to the NFL. While he may have more opportunities in the passing game to begin the year with […]

Trey Burton Questionable For Thursday Night

Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton (groin) is listed as questionable for the Week 1 season opener on Thursday night against the Packers. Burton was limited in practice this week, but there's a good chance he's inactive for Week 1. If Burton does wind up playing, he could have his snaps limited, which would make […]

Eagles Make Offer For Melvin Gordon

The Philadelphia Eagles offered running back Jordan Howard and a swap of mid-round picks in exchange for Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, and the Chargers said no. The Bolts would've also had to eat salary in the swap. Gordon is set to miss at least Week 1 with no end in sight of […]

Jordan Reed Still In Concussion Protocol

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed remains in the concussion protocol, but head coach Jay Gruden is hopeful that Reed will do some work in practice on Wednesday. Reed has a very extensive history of concussions in the NFL, so it'd be foolish to expect him to suit up in Week 1 on the road […]

DeSean Jackson Will Play Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that wide receiver DeSean Jackson (finger) will play in Week 1 on Sunday against the Redskins at home. Returning to the Eagles in 2019, D-Jax is looking to bounce back from a disappointing season in his final year in Tampa, although he still had a very productive 18.9 […]

Robby Anderson Practicing Wednesday

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (calf) is taking part in the early portion of practice on Wednesday. Anderson is on track to play in Week 1 at home against the Bills, barring a setback in practice this week. He'll likely be covered by Bills top cornerback Tre'Davious White, making Anderson more of a […]