Trey Lance Has No Leash In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance is not being held back as he begins his journey as the team's starter. As Ian Rapoport of NFL.com notes, Lance has "no leash" heading into Week 1 versus the Chicago Bears. He has significant upside as a potential QB1 finisher in 2022, but his value could be capped […]

Logan Thomas Suiting Up In Week 1

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (knee) is officially active for Week 1 again the Jacksonville Jaguars. This was expected, but it's still refreshing to receive confirmation from the team. With a relatively tough matchup on tap, Thomas falls into the mid-to-low TE2 range. His fantasy success is likely dependent on a touchdown, something that […]

Velus Jones Jr. Officially Inactive For Week 1

Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) is officially inactive for Week 1 versus the San Francisco 49ers. The rookie did not practice at all this week and, as a result, was listed as doubtful heading into the weekend. His absence should lead to a bump in target for Equanimeous St. Brown and Byron […]

Tyler Allgeier Inactive For Week 1

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Tyler Allgeier is inactive for Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints. The BYU product hasn't been dealing with an injury, so it appears he's a healthy scratch. Allgeier drew plenty of hype this past offseason since he was a candidate to emerge as the starter in a relatively weak […]

Michael Thomas Officially Active For Week 1

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is officially active for Week 1 despite being listed as questionable. He has some appeal with a divisional matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on tap, but fantasy managers should approach the situation with caution considering Thomas hasn't played in a regular season game since Week 14 back […]

Drake London Officially Active For Week 1

Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Drake London (knee) is officially active for Week 1. Despite being listed as questionable, he's good to go for his NFL debut against the New Orleans Saints. In a thin wide receiver room, London has a chance to make an immediate splash. He and Kyle Pitts figure to headline the […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. Inactive In Week 1

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. is a healthy scratch for Week 1 versus the Cleveland Browns. Acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars in August, Shenault presumably didn't have enough time to get up to speed between the trade and now. Even if Shenault is active next week, he doesn't have much fantasy appeal. DJ […]

Danny Gray Inactive For Season Opener

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Danny Gray is a healthy inactive for Week 1 versus the Chicago Bears. He joins tight end George Kittle and running back Tyrion Davis-Price on the list of skill position players who won't suit up for the contest. Gray had an impressive summer, headlined by a 99-yard performance in […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 1 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, J.K. Dobbins, Elijah Mitchell, Chase Edmonds

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 1, as of September 10th. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 1 including Christian McCaffrey, Chase Edmonds, Elijah Mitchell, J.K. Dobbins, and more. The fantasy football season may be just getting underway, […]

Tom Brady Expected To Retire After This Season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is expected to play his final season of football in 2022, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Brady retired and then unretired this past offseason, and spending one more year in the NFL would allow him to achieve his goal of playing until he is 45 years old. "He has […]

Lamar Jackson Turns Down $290 Million Offer

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson recently declined a massive six-year, $290 million contract that included $133 million fully guaranteed at signing, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. Jackson would have received $48.3 million per year, but he did not want to agree to a deal that was not fully guaranteed. While the extension did include more […]

J.C. Jackson Could Miss Two Games

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson, listed as questionable following ankle surgery, is not expected to play against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Schefter also notes that the Chargers have a short week on deck, so Jackson could miss Thursday Night Football versus the Kansas City Chiefs, […]

Is Irv Smith Jr. Healthy or Injured? Should I Start Smith for Week 1 Fantasy Football?

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (thumb) was drafted back in 2019 but hasn't quite emerged as a fantasy contributor due to his position on the depth chart, as well as injuries. He finished as a low-end TE2 while operating behind Kyle Rudolph in 2020, catching 30 passes for 365 yards and five scores, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]