Dameon Pierce To Be Involved In Platoon?

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce took over as the team's featured back in Week 2 in his rookie season last year and never looked back, finishing with 939 rushing yards and four touchdowns. However, the addition of Devin Singletary, who had 819 yards and five touchdowns for the Buffalo Bills in 2022, could mean […]

David Montgomery Expected To Take Over Goal-Line Carries

The Detroit Lions gave running back David Montgomery a three-year, $18 million deal this offseason, but they also took rookie Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick in the draft. The Athletic's Colton Pouncy writes that Montgomery is expected to take over the goal-line carries in one of the league's best offenses, while Gibbs is […]

Javonte Williams Could Have Lesser Role In The First Month

Denver Broncos third-year running back Javonte Williams (knee) impressed coaches and teammates with a speedy recovery after he tore his ACL and suffered other ligament damage in Week 4 last October. He looked sharp in training camp and his lone preseason appearance. However, The Athletic's Nick Kosmider writes that it may be fair to peg […]

Tony Pollard Expected To See A Career-High In Touches

The big question this year is will the Dallas Cowboys keep running back Tony Pollard's usage the same as it's been in previous years in an effort to maintain his production, or will they put more on his plate with Ezekiel Elliott gone? The Athletic's Saad Yousuf believes the end result will be something in […]

Nick Chubb Still A Top Fantasy Back

The Athletic's Zac Jackson believes that Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is still a first-round fantasy asset that is powerful, durable and explosive. Cleveland is going to be a more open offense and will use quarterback Deshaun Watson as a runner, but it's unlikely that they're going to forget about Chubb and their experienced, […]

Not Much Certainty In Cincinnati Behind Joe Mixon

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Evans looked to have won the third-down role in training camp, but head coach Zac Taylor said last week he was still competing with Trayveon Williams, who has returned from an ankle injury. It's a valuable spot on the roster behind starter Joe Mixon, but The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. […]

Bucs Backfield A Committee Behind Rachaad White

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White is the team's lead back entering the 2023 regular season, but it's looking like a committee behind him between Chase Edmonds, Ke'Shawn Vaughn and rookie Sean Tucker. Running backs coach Skip Peete has frequently rotated multiple backs at his other NFL stops. "Chase, I know, can do some […]

Cowboys Expect Dak Prescott To Be Around A "Long Time"

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that the team expects quarterback Dak Prescott to be "with us a long time." Prescott's current deal expires after the 2024 season, and he'll carry a $59.4 million salary cap figure next year. It doesn't look like the two sides will come to an agreement […]

Kris Bryant Takes Batting Practice Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (finger) took batting practice on the field on Monday for the first time since fracturing his left index finger in late July. It's good progress for Bryant, but there's still no timetable for his return from the injured list. The 31-year-old should make it back to the Rockies' lineup before […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Be Activated And Start On Tuesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (forearm) will be activated from the 15-day injured list and start against the division-rival Houston Astros on Tuesday. Eovaldi didn't go on a minor-league rehab assignment and hasn't pitched in a game since July 30 due to a right-forearm strain, though, so he'll be a pretty risky fantasy option in […]

Ryne Stanek Injures His Ankle Monday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryne Stanek (ankle) injured his ankle while covering first base on Monday in the game against the Texas Rangers and was eventually carted off the field. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time, but the fact that he was carted off the diamond probably means he's at least […]

Julio Urias Goes On Administrative Leave

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias was placed on administrative leave and might have pitched his last game for the team after being arrested for the second time on felony domestic-violence charges on Sunday night. Urias was suspended for 20 games after the first incident in 2019, and he's likely to receive a second suspension […]

Zach Neto To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (back) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday. Neto has been on the injured list sine early August with a nagging back injury, but barring a setback this week while playing in a few minor-league games, the 22-year-old could return to the Angels […]

Roschon Johnson Could Quickly Become Bears' Best Back

Right now, Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert is the team's top RB. However, rookie Roschon Johnson could become the team's best back as early as Week 3 or 4, according to The Athletic's Adam Jahns. Johnson has been everything the team said he'd be after taking him in the fourth round this year, from […]

Bryce Young Expected To Spread The Ball Around

With wide receiver DJ Moore now in Chicago, The Athletic's Joe Person writes that the Carolina Panthers plan to have rookie first-round quarterback Bryce Young spread the ball around among a receiving crew that includes newcomers Adam Thielen, DJ Chark Jr. and rookie second-rounder Jonathan Mingo. Thielen caught a lot of shallow-crossers in the preseason, […]

Bills Likely Have Big Plans For Dalton Kincaid

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes that the Buffalo Bills likely have big plans for impressive rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid to begin the year and have longed for a 12-personnel look to challenge opposing defenses for a long time. Kincaid has looked like a perfect fit in Buffalo through every stage of the spring and […]

Temper Expectations For Kyle Pitts

The Athletic's Josh Kendall suggests that fantasy managers shouldn't be taking Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts high in their drafts, unless you want to live dangerously. Pitts caught 28 passes for 356 yards and two touchdowns last year and had his season cut short due to an MCL tear. Head coach Arthur Smith has […]

Tytus Howard Practicing With A Cast

Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard (hand) was at practice on Monday with a cast on his hand after breaking his hand a month ago. Howard needed surgery for his hand, and it's unknown if he'll get the green light to suit up for the regular season opener in Week 1 this Sunday against the […]

Terron Armstead Misses Monday's Practice

Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead (leg) missed the team's first regular season practice of the year on Monday. Despite missing practice, Armstead is progressing nicely and could be ready to play in Week 1 of the 2023 regular season against the Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday. If the 32-year-old veteran is unable to gain […]

B.J. Ojulari "Ready To Go" For Week 1

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that second-round rookie outside linebacker B.J. Ojulari (knee), who underwent offseason knee surgery, will be "ready to go" for Week 1 of the 2023 regular season this Sunday against the Washington Commanders. Ojulari and the Cardinals run defense should have their work cut out for them on the […]

Marquis Haynes Lands On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers placed linebacker Marquis Haynes (back) on Injured Reserve on Monday due to a back injury that will keep him out for at least the first four games of the regular season. With Haynes starting the year on the sidelines, it should mean that Yetur Gross-Matos will see more defensive snaps on the […]

Brian Burns Continues Hold-In

Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns declined to take part in another practice on Monday while he looks for a new contract entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2023. Burns hasn't explained why he's been sitting out, but head coach Frank Reich said it was a "business decision." "My view of Brian Burns […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Practices Again Monday

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wrist) was present for another practice on Monday. Smith-Njigba had surgery on Aug. 24 to fix a small fracture in his left wrist, but he's been able to practice of late and should be available for the team's Week 1 season opener against the Los Angeles Rams this […]

Cole Beasley Put On Injured Reserve

The New York Giants placed wide receiver Cole Beasley (quadriceps) on their practice-squad Injured Reserve on Monday and signed receiver Cam Sims to the practice squad in a corresponding move. It means that Beasley won't be eligible to play in the team's first four games of the regular season. Beasley was left off the 53-man […]

Tyler Huntley Rejoins Team For Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (hamstring) returned to practice on Monday after missing all of last week. It's a good sign that Huntley rejoined the team to begin the week heading into the regular season opener in Week 1 on Sunday against the Houston Texans, but he's still not a lock to be active as […]

James Robinson Works Out For Colts

Free-agent running back James Robinson worked out for the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, according to a source. Robinson is looking to latch on with yet another team before the start of the 2023 regular season this Thursday night. The former undrafted rookie has already been cut by the New England Patriots and New York Giants […]

Chris Evans Takes Part In Practice

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Evans (undisclosed) was able to take part in practice on Monday ahead of this Sunday's Week 1 meeting with the Cleveland Browns. Evans didn't play in the team's preseason finale as a precaution, but he should be active this weekend to kick of the 2023 regular season. The 25-year-old former […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Misses Monday's Practice

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (undisclosed) did not take part in practice on Monday and could be questionable to play in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Patterson has been out since the middle of last month with an undisclosed soft-tissue injury. We won't know more about the 32-year-old's availability for the start of […]

Michael Gallup Healthy And Ready To Contribute

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup is coming off arguably his worst season in the NFL in 2022, but The Athletic's Saad Yousuf and Jon Machota write that he's now healthy and in his rightful spot on the receiver depth chart in Dallas. Gallup should provide quarterback Dak Prescott a big-bodied target and step up […]

Richie James Limited On First Injury Report

The Kansas City Chiefs listed wide receiver Richie James (knee) as a limited practice participant on Monday on their first injury report of the 2023 season heading into Thursday night's Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Along with James, Kadarius Toney (knee) was limited, but we expect both pass-catchers to suit up on Thursday […]