Josh Jacobs Set For Big Workload Again In Week 2

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said that rookie running back Josh Jacobs will be given a hefty workload again in Week 2 at home against the Chiefs. Jacobs had 24 touches (23 carries, one reception) for over 100 scrimmage yards and two scores in Week 1 against the Broncos. It was a great NFL […]

Kaleb McGary Named Starter At Right Tackle

The Atlanta Falcons named rookie first-round pick Kaleb McGary as the starting right tackle on Tuesday. McGary split repetitions with Ty Sambrailo in the Week 1 loss to the Vikings, but McGary has won the job moving forward. Jamon Brown will now start at right guard in place of the injured Chris Lindstrom (foot). Atlanta's […]

Jets To Acquire Demaryius Thomas

The New York Jets are acquiring wide receiver Demaryius Thomas from the Patriots in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round pick on Tuesday, according to sources. Thomas was inactive on Sunday night in Week 1 against the Steelers and just wasn't going to crack the gameday roster, especially after the Pats signed Antonio Brown. Coming off […]

Jets Cut Kaare Vedvik, Sign Sam Ficken

The New York Jets are cutting kicker Kaare Vedvik and are expected to sign free-agent kicker Sam Ficken, according to a source. Vedvik failed in his audition in Week 1 against the Bills, missing his only field-goal attempt and his only extra-point try in the one-point loss to Buffalo. In just four games the last […]

Greg Olsen Plans To Play Thursday

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (back) said he got "jacked up" in the Week 1 game against the Rams, but he plans to play on Thursday against the Buccaneers. He admitted that the short week isn't ideal, so Olsen may not practice at all this week and could be questionable to play. Carolina's passing […]

Malik Jackson Expected To Miss Rest Of Season

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Malik Jackson (foot) is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a Lisfranc injury in the Week 1 win over the Redskins, according to sources. Jackson will undergo surgery next week. The good news is that the Eagles defensive-line depth is their strong suit, but it's still a […]

Greg Olsen Not At Practice Tuesday

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (back) is not at practice on Tuesday after showing up on the Week 2 injury report on Monday. With Carolina facing the Buccaneers on a short week this Thursday, Olsen's injury is very much worth keeping an eye on. The 34-year-old caught only four of his nine targets in […]

Marcus Cannon's Injury Not Season-Ending

New England Patriots right tackle Marcus Cannon's (shoulder) injury isn't considered to be season-ending or long-term in nature, according to a source. Cannon landed hard on his shoulder in the fourth quarter of the Week 1 game against the Steelers. He won't miss the season, but it seems likely that he'll be missing some games, […]

Dontrell Hilliard Misses Practice Tuesday

Cleveland Browns running back Dontrell Hilliard (concussion) is not practicing on Tuesday. Hilliard will be in the concussion protocol this week, but he has a little extra time with the team not playing until Monday night. The 24-year-old vultured a touchdown from Nick Chubb on his lone carry in the Week 1 loss to the […]

Giovani Bernard (RB, CIN) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: Giovani Bernard outcarried Joe Mixon (ankle) seven to six in Week 1 against the Seahawks after the latter left with an injury. While Bernard was nothing special on the ground -- 3.0 yards per carry for 21 yards -- Mixon could wind up […]

Ronald Jones II (RB, TB) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All leagues OWNED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: No rookie had a worse year in 2018 than Ronald Jones II. The USC product played in just nine games and ran 23 times for 44 yards (1.9 yards per tote) and only one touchdown. He worked hard in the offseason and was […]

Malcolm Brown (RB, LAR) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: Much was made this offseason about the Rams' plan to limit Todd Gurley's workload in order to keep him healthy for the entire season. We finally got to see that plan in action in Week 1 against the Panthers. But it was veteran […]

Marquise Brown (WR, BAL) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: Very few expected much from Marquise Brown in his regular season NFL debut in a run-first offense, especially since he had missed some practices and preseason games while recovering from a Lisfranc foot injury. Not only did he look fully healthy, but Brown […]

Greg Olsen On Week 2 Injury Report

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (back) is listed on the Week 2 injury report with a back injury. The Panthers didn't practice on Monday, but it's estimated that Olsen wouldn't have suited up. The veteran tight end should be fine for Thursday night against the Buccaneers, barring a setback. He was third on the […]

Tevin Coleman Has High Ankle Sprain

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that running back Tevin Coleman (ankle) has a high ankle sprain. Coleman isn't expected to play this week, and the team will take it week-to-week with him. The San Jose Mercury News' Cam Inman doesn't think Injured Reserve is a possibility. Coleman could be out for as […]

Keke Coutee Inactive On Monday Night

Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (ankle) is inactive for Monday night against the Saints in Week 1. Coutee struggled to stay healthy in his rookie year, and he's starting off on the wrong foot in his sophomore campaign. He showed his upside in the slot for fantasy owners in 2018, but he remains a […]

Derrius Guice Dealing With Meniscus Injury

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (knee) is dealing with a meniscus injury and is hoping it's a sprain and that he'll miss just a few weeks, according to a source. We'll know more on a timetable for his return once the results of his tests are known. Veteran Adrian Peterson was a healthy scratch […]

Devin Funchess Has Surgery, Will Go On IR

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich confirmed that wide receiver Devin Funchess (collarbone) had surgery to fix his broken collarbone and will go on Injured Reserve. Funchess broke his collarbone in the Week 1 overtime loss to the Chargers, but he could return later this season. T.Y. Hilton is quarterback Jacoby Brissett's clear No. 1 […]

Michael Crabtree Expected To Be Active In Week 2

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury expects wide receiver Michael Crabtree to play in Week 2 against the Ravens. Arizona recently signed the veteran wideout, but he was a healthy scratch in the season opener while he continued to learn the playbook. If active, Crabtree figures to be fourth on the receiver depth chart, at […]

Patriots Release Lance Kendricks

The New England Patriots waived tight end Lance Kendricks on Monday, according to a source. Kendricks was suspended for Week 1 but will now look for work elsewhere. He caught 19 passes for 170 yards and a touchdown over a full season with Green Bay in 2018. Even if Kendricks resurfaces elsewhere, he's unlikely to […]

C.J. Mosley, Quinnen Williams Unlikely To Practice Wednesday

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said that linebacker C.J. Mosley (groin) and rookie defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (ankle) are unlikely to practice on Wednesday. Williams was seen at the team's facility in a walking boot, while Mosley will undergo an MRI exam on Monday. Mosley is one of the best all-around linebackers in […]

Ravens Defense Loses Jimmy Smith For Multiple Weeks

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith (knee) has a Grade 2 MCL sprain and will miss "multiple weeks." There's a possibility that Smith will go on the Injured Reserve with a designation to return later this year. Smith's injury is a hit to a strong Ravens Defense, but they […]

Sterling Shepard May Have Concussion

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said that wide receiver Sterling Shepard (head) "may be dealing with a concussion." The team will likely put him through the concussion protocol this week, and we won't have an idea of whether he'll suit up in Week 2 against the Bills until his practice status is released […]

Steelers Defense May Be Without Joe Haden In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (shoulder) suffered a sprained AC joint in the Week 1 loss to the Patriots on Sunday night, according to a source. The Patriots walked all over Pittsburgh's defense in the regular season opener, and losing Haden in the secondary would be even more bad news heading into the Week 2 […]

Chris Lindstrom Out Eight Weeks

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons rookie right guard Chris Lindstrom (foot) is expected to be in a boot for around eight weeks after he broke a small bone in his foot in Week 1 against the Vikings, according to a source. He'll likely head to Injured Reserve but could return later this year. Losing […]

Seahawks Defense Not Counting On Ziggy Ansah For Week 2

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said they are taking it day-to-day with defensive end Ziggy Ansah (groin, shoulder), but the team isn't exactly counting on Ansah to suit up in Week 2 against the Steelers. The Seahawks aren't rushing the injury-prone pass-rusher back, although his presence on the defensive line would be an added […]

Chris Lindstrom May Have Broken Foot

The Atlanta Falcons fear that rookie right guard Chris Lindstrom (foot) suffered a broken foot in the Week 1 loss to the Vikings, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Lindstrom left the stadium in a walking boot and will undergo more tests on Monday. The 14th overall pick was expected to be a starter all […]

Greg Robinson Unlikely To Be Suspended

Cleveland Browns left tackle Greg Robinson, who was ejected in Week 1 for kicking Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro in the head, is facing a fine but is unlikely to be suspended, according to a source. Without Robinson in the game, Cleveland's pass protection struggled mightily and quarterback Baker Mayfield was sacked five times, including one […]

T.J. Watt, Maurkice Pouncey Injured Sunday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (hip) and center Maurkice Pouncey (ankle) both left the game in the fourth quarter of the Week 1 loss to the Patriots on Sunday night and did not return. Watt had two tackles but also hit Tom Brady three times. Pouncey seemed OK after the game and expects to play […]

Devin White Dealing With Tonsilitis

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie linebacker Devin White (illness) has been dealing with tonsilitis and not the flu bug, according to head coach Bruce Arians. White played through the illness in his NFL debut against the 49ers in Week 1 and finished with five solo tackles. White is an incredibly talented linebacker and should make noise […]