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J.J. Watt Not Expected To Play In Week 1
Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (calf) is not expected to play in Week 1 versus the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. He had been listed as questionable, but the Cardinals don't want to risk further injury with a long season ahead. Michael Dogbe, the No. 2 defensive end on Arizona's […]
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Allen Lazard Not Expected To Play Sunday
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) is not expected to play during Sunday's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, tweets Tom Pelissero of NFL.com. This news was widely expected after the Packers listed Lazard as doubtful on their final injury report. With Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling out of town, Lazard is viewed […]
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Jakobi Meyers Expected To Play In Week 1
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (leg) is expected to play in Week 1 despite being listed as questionable, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Meyers was limited in practice all week and will now be active for the season opener in Miami. Although Meyers faces new competition in the form of DeVante Parker, there's […]
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Brian Robinson Targeting Week 5 Return
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson, who was shot twice in the leg during a robbery attempt in August, has a "realistic chance" to return in Week 5, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He is currently on the Non-Football Injury List, which means that he is ineligible to return any sooner than Week 5. […]
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Is Deebo Samuel Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel took the NFL by storm last season, racking up 1,405 receiving yards, 365 rushing yards, and 14 total touchdowns. He was truly a dual-threat star, emerging as one of the league's most versatile players. Samuel was a league-winner in fantasy football last season and is surely looking to […]
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Zach Ertz Expected To Play In Week 1
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) is expected to be active for Sunday's game despite being listed as questionable, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Ertz did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, then returned in a limited fashion on Friday. His absence for most of the week is slightly concerning, but it's also possible […]
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Chris Godwin Could Play On Snap Count Sunday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) is expected to be active on Sunday as he makes a quick return from last season's ACL tear, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. There is a very real possibility that Godwin could be on a snap count for the season opener. Without playing a full slate […]
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Michael Thomas Expected To Be Active In Week 1
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is expected to be active for the team's Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Thomas was limited in all three practices this past week and officially sports a "questionable" designation heading into Sunday morning. Although there's no denying that Thomas […]
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Drake London Expected To Play In Week 1
Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Drake London (knee) is expected to be active on Sunday. He'll make his NFL debut against the New Orleans Saints. The USC product has a tricky matchup on tap in the form of Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore, which puts a cap on his upside and limits him to the low-end […]
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Is James Robinson Healthy or Injured? Should I Start Robinson for Week 1 Fantasy Football?
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson emerged as a talented rookie in 2020 and continued to impress in 2021 before suffering an Achilles injury. The issue shut down Robinson for the end of the 2021 campaign and also hindered his rainy camp availability this summer. Now, with Week 1 underway, fantasy managers will want to […]
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Is Logan Thomas Healthy or Injured? Should I Start Thomas for Week 1 Fantasy Football?
Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas is looking to bounce back in 2022 after he was hampered by injuries last season. When all was said and done, the quarterback-turned-tight end produced 18 catches, 196 yards, and three touchdowns through just six games. Of course, the year prior, he played in 16 games, totaling 72 catches, […]
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AJ Dillon Hopes To Change Perceptions
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon is hoping to change the perception that he isn't a strong receiving option. Teammate Aaron Jones explained that he asked Dillon why there was a narrative that he couldn't catch passes, to which the Boston College product responded, "Because they just didn't throw it to me." Dillon was […]
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Mason Rudolph Wanted More First-Team Reps
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph made it clear that he wanted to take more first-team reps in the preseason. "I think it's kind of in the rearview mirror now. would've liked to have had more first-team reps, but decisions are made. I'm moving forward." For context, the Steelers favored starter Mitch Trubisky in camp and […]
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Jake Ferguson Praised By Head Coach
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy offered praise for tight end Jake Ferguson, explaining that the rookie is "definitely exactly what his profile was when he drafted him. He's what we need, too." This report aligns with recent speculation that the Cowboys could run plenty of 12 personnel this coming season, which would allow for […]
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Cam Akers Needs To Maximize Opportunities
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers needs to maximize opportunities when he checks into future games, head coach Sean McVay told members of the media. Akers struggled in the first game of the NFL season on Thursday, producing just three carries for zero yards on an 18 percent snap share. On the other hand, […]
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K.J. Hamler Questionable For Week 1
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (knee, hip) was limited on practice Saturday and is officially listed as questionable heading into Monday Night Football versus the Seattle Seahawks. Hamler missed most of 2021 with a torn ACL but caught 30 passes for 381 yards and three touchdowns the year prior. As the No. 3 receiver […]
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Cedrick Wilson Jr. - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Cedrick Wilson will operate as the team's No. 3 option behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in Week 1. The former Dallas Cowboy turned in 45 catches for 602 yards and six touchdowns in 2021, and he also had value in the rushing attack and on special teams. Wilson finished as […]
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Raheem Mostert - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is gearing up for Sunday's season opener against the New England Patriots. The veteran back is set to make his Dolphins debut as the No. 2 option behind Chase Edmonds. Even though Mostert won't draw the start in Week 1, he has upside as a veteran presence in a […]
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Jason Sanders - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders has plenty of fantasy appeal heading into Week 1 against the New England Patriots. A kicker's success is rooted in his talent, the dominance of his team's offense, and the weather conditions. While the Dolphins don't play in a dome, the weather in South Beach will be calm on Sunday […]
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Dolphins Defense - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
The Miami Dolphins defense has decent fantasy appeal heading into their Week 1 contest against the New England Patriots. PFF graded Miami's defense sixth in the NFL last season, and the unit has the potential to succeed against the Patriots. Mac Jones remains interception-prone, and although New England should put up enough points to keep […]
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Mike Gesicki - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki heads into the 2022 season with a clear grasp of the No. 1 position on the depth chart. He totaled 73 catches, 780 yards, and two touchdowns last season before the Dolphins franchise tagged him. Now, he is widely viewed as a low-end TE1 entering 2022, having seen his […]
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Tyreek Hill - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is gearing up to make his debut with his new team this coming Sunday. As Miami plays host to the New England Patriots, Hill has immediate WR1 potential. The ex-Chiefs speedster has developed a strong rapport with Tua Tagovailoa throughout training camp and will be going up against a […]
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Fantasy Football Injury Roundup For NFL RBs: Week 1 Updates for Kenneth Walker, James Robinson, J.K. Dobbins, Leonard Fournette
Below you will find our fantasy football injuries roundup for running backs as of September 7th, coming out of the final weekend of the preseason. There have been new developments surrounding the injury statuses of various NFL running backs, including J.K. Dobbins, James Robinson, and Ty Montgomery. The fantasy football season may be young, but […]
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Tua Tagovailoa - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to have both Jaylen Waddle (quad) and Tyreek Hill at his disposal against the New England Patriots in Week 1, marking the first time he has played with the duo during a regular season game. Not only is Tagovailoa surrounded by playmakers, but he'll be playing against a […]
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Is Jaylen Waddle Injured? Will Waddle Play in Week 1?
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle emerged as a budding star in his rookie season last year, catching 104 passes for 1,015 yards and six touchdowns. He was the WR13 for the entire 2021 season, and he posted WR8 numbers from Weeks 6 to 18. Heading into 2022, Waddle finds himself paired alongside Tyreek Hill […]
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Boom or Bust Quarterbacks for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts
Fantasy football draft season is here. Wise managers will peruse the quarterback crop, identifying players who might be steals at their current ADP and turn into potential league-winners. After all, drafts and leagues can be won by finding players poised for huge breakout seasons. Entering 2022, the quarterback position remains flashy. Fantasy managers must find […]
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Hot MLB Prospects To Watch For Fantasy Baseball - Week 22
Welcome back, RotoBallers! The final full month of regular season baseball is underway. We're heading into Week 23 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 22. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have […]
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Is Tee Higgins Injured or Will He Play in Week 1? 2022 Fantasy Football Outlook
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins took a major step forward in 2021, forming a strong rapport with Joe Burrow while emerging as a fantastic complement to rookie sensation Ja'Marr Chase. However, as the 2022 season opener inches nearer, an injury has threatened Higgins' availability. Higgins underwent shoulder surgery this past offseason and did not […]
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Waste of Talent: Rookies in Bad Landing Spots for Fantasy Football
The NFL Draft is a glorious moment for most players. It marks the well-deserved celebration of hard work in the NCAA as players transition to professional football, sign their first paycheck, and get to play for the teams they grew up adoring. Not every draft pick is destined to succeed, though. Oftentimes, teams will draft […]
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Chase Silseth Contributes To Combined No-Hitter
Los Angeles Angels starting pitching prospect Chase Silseth was one of 20 pitchers taken in the club's wild 2021 draft. The right-hander pitched just 5.1 innings in the minors last season but still earned a spot on the big-league roster this year. He has made seven starts in the majors and 13 at Double-A to […]
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