Vance McDonald Limited Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday. McDonald definitely has a chance to suit up in Week 1 against the Browns, but he could be questionable come Friday. McDonald is mainly a fantasy backup and would be a weak starting option at less than 100 percent in the season opener.

Antonio Brown Not On Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (quadriceps) is not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report. Brown was never in danger of missing the season opener against the Browns and should be considered the top fantasy wideout in Week 1.

Dennis Santana To Make Rehab Start Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Dennis Santana (shoulder) will make a rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, according to a source. Santana has thrown just 49 2/3 innings on the season over 10 starts between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City this year due to injury, but he's sporting a nice 2.54 ERA, […]

Seth DeValve Limited In Practice

Cleveland Browns tight end Seth DeValve (quadriceps) was limited in practice on Wednesday. DeValve is listed as third on the tight end depth chart, so he shouldn't be owned anywhere in fantasy leagues unless starter David Njoku is injured.

Leighton Vander Esch Says He's 100 Percent

Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (groin) practiced in full on Wednesday and said he is 100 percent healthy. "It feels awesome to be back out there" he said. "Just working on getting back in shape just a little bit." Vander Esch was a first-round pick but may have his snaps limited to open […]

Shaquem Griffin To Start In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said rookie linebacker Shaquem Griffin will start in place of K.J. Wright at weakside linebacker in Week 1 against the Broncos. Griffin has been a feel-good story in training camp and the preseason, and it will continue into the regular season with Wright on the shelf. Unfortunately, Griffin shouldn't […]

Delanie Walker Expected To Practice Wednesday

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (toe) is expected to practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Walker is in fact not listed on the injury report heading into Week 1 against the Dolphins, so he should be fine to start in the season opener. The veteran Walker is used to playing through […]

Cody Core Sits Out Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Cody Core (back) did not practice on Wednesday. It doesn't bode well for Ware's availability in Week 1 against the Colts, but he still has two days to hit the practice field. However, even if Core plays he won't be on the fantasy map, as he's behind A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd, […]

Tyler Eifert Practices In Full Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (back) practiced in full on Wednesday. It's a good sign that Eifert will be able to suit up in Week 1 against the Colts, although don't rule out a setback this week for the oft-injured tight end. Eifert was drafted as a late-round TE2 in most leagues but has […]

Roc Thomas, Mackensie Alexander Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Roc Thomas and cornerback Mackensie Alexander were not practicing on Wednesday at the start of practice. If Alexander is forced to miss Week 1 against the 49ers, first-rounder Mike Hughes would be expected to man the slot. If Thomas is inactive, fellow rookie Michael Boone would be the third back […]

Jordan Reed, Chris Thompson Not On Injury Report

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed and running back Chris Thompson are in "great shape," according to head coach Jay Gruden. Neither player is on the Week 1 injury report, which means they'll both play against the Cardinals. Reed has struggled to stay healthy in his career, but he has high-end TE1 potential when he's […]

Royals Claim Ben Lively Off Waivers

The Kansas City Royals claimed pitcher Ben Lively off waivers from the Phillies on Wednesday, and he will report to the big league team. In a corresponding move, pitcher Eric Stout was designated for assignment. Lively had a brutal 6.85 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings in five starts for the […]

Kyle Tucker Rakes In August

Houston Astros outfield prospect Kyle Tucker was named minor league baseball's Pacific Coast League Player of the Month for August, posting the highest average (.471, 33-for-70), on-base percentage (.542), slugging percentage (.943) and OPS (1.485) in the league. Tucker only had eight hits in 52 at-bats (.154) in 20 games with the Astros this year, […]

Will Fuller Practicing Wednesday

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) is back at practice on Wednesday. Fuller should be good to go for Week 1 against the Patriots. He'll be a breakout candidate with quarterback Deshaun Watson back under center. Fuller had a stretch of seven touchdowns in four straight weeks with Watson on the field, but he […]

No Timetable For Devin Mesoraco

New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco (back, neck) doesn't have a timetable for a return after being injured on Monday, and he was "pretty sore" after leaving the game Monday, according to manager Mickey Callaway. “We had some tests done and all those came back pretty clear, but he is sore at this point,” said […]

Hayden Hurst Not Practicing

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst (foot) is not practicing on Wednesday. He has already been ruled out for Week 1 against the Bills and is expected to remain out for several weeks. Hurst probably has the most pass-catching upside of the team's tight end group, but it's unknown when he'll be able to […]

Le'Veon Bell A Long Shot For Week 1?

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell's agent, Adisa Bakari, said that Bell is "going to do the things necessary to protect his value long term." Bell has yet to report to the team with Week 1 against the Browns quickly approaching on Sunday. As of now, it's looking like he won't make it back to […]

Saints Waive Boston Scott

The New Orleans Saints waived rookie running back Boston Scott on Wednesday, according to a source. The team is hoping to add Scott to their practice squad if he clears waivers. That leaves just Alvin Kamara and Mike Gillislee on the team's running back depth chart with Mark Ingram suspended to open the year. Kamara […]

Nick Foles A Jekyll And Hyde QB

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles can often be an all-or-nothing quarterback. In 51 games in which he's thrown a pass (including the playoffs), Foles has had a passer rating of 100 or higher 22 times, including four times in the playoffs. However, he's also had a passer rating of lower than 80 in 17 of […]

Jaguars Have High Expectations For Blake Bortles

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said he wants "zero turnovers" from quarterback Blake Bortles in 2018. While that's obviously unrealistic, Bortles didn't have a single turnover in three playoff games last year and also finished the season with a career-low 13 interceptions. During the preseason, Bortles had three picks and a 67.3 completion rate. […]

Zack Martin Thinks Ezekiel Elliott Is Ready For Big Year

Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Zack Martin thinks that running back Ezekiel Elliott is ready to have a big year in 2018. "Just the way he's running, the way he's approaching every day," Martin said. "Something just feels different. I think he's ready for a big year." Dallas managed to finish second in the NFL in […]

Eric Berry Won't Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry (heel) remains day-to-day and will not practice on Wednesday. The Chiefs weak secondary desperately needs Berry in the regular season opener against the Chargers if they have any hope of slowing down quarterback Philip Rivers and company. If Berry sits out, it'll be good news for Rivers and all […]

James Conner Could Fill In For Le'Veon Bell

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner could fill in as the lead back in Week 1 against the Browns if Le'Veon Bell doesn't report to the team in time this week. According to NFL Research, the Steelers are 39-17 when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, wide receiver Antonio Brown and Bell all play, but they are 14-10 […]

Earl Thomas To Report Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas announced that he plans to report to the team on Wednesday, but he continues to voice his frustrations with the team on a contract extension. The 29-year-old is in the final year of his contract that will pay him $8.5 million in 2018. He's been selected as a first-team […]

Forrest Whitley Activated In Minors

Houston Astros starting pitching prospect Forrest Whitley (lat) has been activated from the disabled list in the minor leagues with Double-A Corpus Christi. Whitley is the team's top prospect, but he's missed time due to injuries and a suspension this year and has only thrown 26 1/3 innings, going 0-2 with a 3.76 ERA, 0.99 […]

Jay Ajayi Not Listed On Final Injury Report

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi (foot) was not listed on the final injury report for Week 1 against the Falcons. He will play, barring some sort of setback. Ajayi practiced in full the last two days and is good to go for Thursday night. With quarterback Carson Wentz and receivers Alshon Jeffery and Mack […]

Josh Gordon Says He Has No Limitations

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) said he has no limitations and is 100 percent heading into Week 1 against the Steelers. The Browns aren't planning on starting Gordon to open the season, but he could still play plenty and have a big impact for fantasy owners. He missed a large portion of training […]

Cowboys Increase Offer For Earl Thomas

The Dallas Cowboys have increased their offer to a second-round pick for Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas within the past week, according to sources. However, Seattle isn't interested and wants more. The Seahawks are pushing their luck with a player that has no interest in playing for them and who is prepared to sit […]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins Not Expected To Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (core) is not expected to practice on Wednesday. It's unclear whether ASJ is actually in danger of sitting out in Week 1 against the Giants, but we'll likely know more later this week. Seferian-Jenkins is a low-end TE1 if he suits up, but the Giants were gashed by tight […]

Anthony Castonzo Won't Practice Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) will not practice on Wednesday, and his status for Week 1 against the Bengals is to be determined, according to head coach Frank Reich. Castonzo has the most important job on the team's offensive line, and that is to protect quarterback Andrew Luck. Not having him in the […]