Michael Thomas Still On Track For Week 1

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) was present at the team's closed walk-through practice on Monday, another positive sign that he remains on track to play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Thomas is over the ankle issues that caused him to miss all of last season, but a lingering hamstring injury […]

Pessimism Surrounding Lamar Jackson's Extension Talks

There is a measure of pessimism around Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's contract-extension negotiations with Week 1 of the regular season rapidly approaching this weekend. It appears more likely that, barring a last-minute shift in talks, Jackson will play the 2022 season under the one remaining year left on his current deal, according to one […]

Zach Wilson Won't Be Ready Until Week 4

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said it's likely that the earliest quarterback Zach Wilson (knee) will be available is Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Jets already announced veteran Joe Flacco as their starter for the Week 1 regular season opener, and he'll presumably start at least the first three games with […]

Matt Gay - Week 1 Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay opens his 2022 season with a tough fantasy matchup against a Buffalo Bills defense that was tough to score on last season. The Bills allowed the fewest touchdowns and the eighth-fewest field goals per game in 2021. Overall, opposing kickers only scored 5.6 points per game against the formidable Buffalo […]

Joe Flacco To Start In Week 1

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco will start in Week 1 on Sunday against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens, according to sources. Regular starter Zach Wilson (knee) is progressing well, but he's not quite ready to return. With Wilson not available until Week 4, the Jets will roll with the 37-year-old Flacco until then. […]

Tyler Higbee - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee could see his role in the Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills increased with No. 3 receiver Van Jefferson (knee) ruled out for the game already. "The Rams could also go with more two-tight end packages with Tyler Higbee and Brycen Hopkins, making up for the loss […]

Allen Robinson II - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II will play his first game ever with a superstar quarterback throwing him the ball on Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills. Robinson has had three 1,000-yard seasons in his eight years in Jacksonville and Chicago, where QBs like Blake Bortles, Mitch Trubisky, Nick Foles, Andy Dalton and […]

Cooper Kupp - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp enters the 2022 season with the goal of "being bigger, stronger, faster… just being a better football player than you were the year before." He'll get his first shot in the NFL's kickoff game on Thursday night against a tough Buffalo Bills pass defense that held opposing receivers […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. has returned to practice after missing some time with a "soft-tissue" injury this summer. Henderson's expected workload this season is up in the air. Last season, the 25-year-old rushed for 688 yards on 149 carries and scored eight total touchdowns, starting while Cam Akers was injured. Then Henderson […]

Cam Akers - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers is confident about his health going into his Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. "I know I'm healthy," Akers told The Orange County Register. Akers returned incredibly quickly from an Achilles tear suffered in the summer of 2021 and rushed for 172 yards on 67 carries in the […]

Matthew Stafford - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford opens the season with a tough matchup against a Buffalo Bills defense that allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing QBs last season. The Bills defense ranked first against the pass, allowing the least passing yards and fewest touchdowns, while picking off the fourth most passes per game. The offseason […]

Keelan Cole Signed To Practice Squad

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole was surprisingly released by the team last week. However, he did not stay a free agent for long because the team signed him to their practice squad on Tuesday. The move provides the team with additional depth at the position in case an injury occurs. The 29-year-old finished […]

Shaq Mason Restructures Contract

Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Shaq Mason has agreed to restructure his current contract with the team, creating over $6 million in cap space. The move will provide the club with added flexibility entering the season. The 29-year-old produced another reliable season in 2021, earning him a spot on the All-Pro second team. He played in […]

Drake London Trending Toward Playing In Week 1

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) returned to practice on Monday and was reported on Tuesday to be trending towards playing in Week 1. The 21-year-old suffered the injury in their preseason opener and has been working his way back since. Barring any setbacks, the rookie receiver is expected to suit up against the […]

T.J. Watt Restructures Contract

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has agreed to restructure his current contract with the team, creating $6.75 million in cap space. This move will provide the club with added flexibility entering the season. The 27-year-old is one of the best in the game, coming off a career-high 22.5 sacks in 2021, earning him the Defensive […]

Kenneth Walker III Misses Another Practice

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III (hernia) missed another practice on Tuesday. Walker has a little extra time with the team's Week 1 regular season opener against the Denver Broncos not until Monday night, but the 21-year-old doesn't appear to be on the right track to play. Walker did some running and catching […]

Darren Waller Says He's Ready For Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) plans to play in the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Waller returned to practice last week after dealing with a hamstring issue in training camp. The 29-year-old was also angling for a contract extension this summer, which was part […]

Darius Slayton Misses Tuesday's Practice

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (undisclosed) didn't suit up for practice on Tuesday. The 25-year-old was practicing with the second unit throughout most of training camp. He's coming off a disappointing season where he finished with 26 receptions, 339 yards, and two touchdowns in 13 games last season. The Giants don't have too […]

Van Jefferson Misses Tuesday's Practice

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) was unable to take the practice field on Tuesday. This marks back-to-back days that Jefferson hasn't been able to practice due to a lingering knee issue. At this point, fantasy managers should be concerned about Jefferson's status for Thursday's matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Tutu Atwell, Lance […]

Sterling Shepard Plans To Play In Week 1

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (Achilles) plans to suit up for the Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. The 29-year-old was activated off the PUP list in late August after tearing his Achilles in December. He finished with 36 receptions, 336 receiving yards, and one touchdown in seven games last season. When […]

Zamir White Unlikely To Have Significant Role

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White is not expected to have a significant role on the team to begin the season. The rookie back is currently listed as the fourth string back on the unofficial depth chart. The fourth-round rookie played fairly well during the preseason. However, the Raiders aren't going to push anything […]

Jake Ferguson Expected To Play A Lot

The Athletic's Bob Sturm writes that Dallas Cowboys rookie fourth-round tight end Jake Ferguson is expected to play more than people think in 2022. Blake Jarwin played 37 snaps a game the first seven games of the 2021 season and Dalton Schultz played 56. Sturm thinks the Cowboys will around 36 12-personnel (two tight ends) […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Will Practice Tuesday

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (undisclosed) "had a little tightness" last week, but he will return to practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Okwuegbunam is dealing with an undisclosed lower body issue heading into the team's Week 1 matchup on Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks. With Noah Fant now in […]

Dameon Pierce Officially Listed As RB1 On Depth Chart

Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce is officially listed as the team's starting running back on their first official depth chart of the 2022 regular season. Behind Pierce are veteran Rex Burkhead, Dare Ogunbowale and Royce Freeman. Marlon Mack looked to finally be healthy after a serious Achilles injury he suffered two years ago, […]

James Washington Out Of His Walking Boot

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver James Washington (foot) was seen without his walking boot last week. Washington injured his foot early in training camp and required surgery. He's currently on Injured Reserve and will miss at least the first four regular season games, which means he'll start on the waiver wire in most single-season fantasy leagues. […]

Colts Add Phillip Lindsay To The Practice Squad

The Indianapolis Colts signed running back Phillip Lindsay to their practice squad on Tuesday. Lindsay was released by the team on roster cutdown day a week ago, but he'll return to the team as depth at the running back position. Jonathan Taylor will be the primary lead back yet again, with Nyheim Hines working in […]

Chris Godwin Doesn't Know If He'll Play In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee), who was seen practicing without a brace on his right leg on Monday, is still uncertain whether he'll play in the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. "I would imagine I have the final say. It's going to come down to […]

Benny Snell Jr. Falls To Third On RB Depth Chart

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. is now listed as third on the RB depth chart behind starter Najee Harris and rookie Jaylen Warren. The Steelers might lighten Harris' load a bit in his second NFL season after he led the league in touches in his rookie campaign, but Snell may not even benefit […]

Lions Place Halapoulivaati Vaitai On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions recently placed starting offensive guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve with an undisclosed injury, meaning he'll miss at least the first four games of the regular season. The Lions will determine at some point if he'll even be able to return at all in 2022. It's a potentially serious blow to […]

Mitch Trubisky Named The Starter, Kenny Pickett The Backup

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin officially named Mitch Trubisky the team's starting quarterback on Tuesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. In other Steelers QB news on Tuesday, the team's updated depth chart now shows rookie first-rounder Kenny Pickett as the backup ahead of third-stringer Mason Rudolph. Trubisky was […]