Curtis Samuel Participating At Practice

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) was back at practice on Monday after being limited to individual drills on the sidelines last week. The 25-year-old seems like he is on track to play in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, but the lack of practice time he has logged with Ryan Fitzpatrick […]

Jamison Crowder Has A Shot To Play In Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (illness, groin) has a chance to play during the Week 1 opener against the Panthers. The veteran was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. However, because Crowder is vaccinated, he could be activated if he has two negative tests 24 hours apart while showing no symptoms. Still, the 28-year-old continues […]

Tyrod Taylor To Start Week 1

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor will start Week 1 against the Jaguars. With Deshaun Watson's availability in limbo moving ahead, Taylor will begin the year under center against one of last season's worst teams in the league. While the 32-year-old veteran certainly has had his share of ups and downs throughout his career, the signal-caller […]

Saquon Barkley Almost “Fully Cleared”, Gearing Up For Week 1

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) is close to being fully cleared and is gearing up to play in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. The Giants will monitor the star running back through Thursday and see how his body responds to the workload. If Barkley does suit up in Week 1, he […]

Chris Hogan Signs With The Saints

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent wide receiver Chris Hogan to a contract on Monday. He was released by the Saints last week. The former New England Patriot impressed the Saints during training camp and was brought back by the team. Hogan finished with 14 receptions for 118 yards on 26 targets in five games […]

Evan Engram “Long Shot” For Week 1

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (calf) is a "long shot" to play Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Engram hasn't been ruled out but is a "long shot" to play in the regular-season opener. The Giants tight end hasn't done much in practice this past […]

Noah Fant Expected To Play Week 1

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (leg) expects to play Week 1 against the New York Giants, per head coach Vic Fangio. He's missed practice and has been sidelined for around two weeks due to a lower left leg injury. The 23-year-old should be all systems go for the regular-season opener. Fant was third among […]

Josh Norman Signs With The 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent defensive back Josh Norman to a one-year, $2.5 million contract on Sunday. The former Pro Bowler was limited to nine games as he dealt with a hamstring injury and was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list last season. He racked up 24 tackles (21 solo), one interception, two fumble recoveries […]

Dalvin Cook Still Among Group Of Unvaccinated Players

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is one of the league's most elite options out of the backfield. He finished the 2020 season by racking up 1,557 yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground off 312 carries while also adding 44 catches for 361 yards and another score. The 26-year-old has yet to log an […]

Christian McCaffrey Favorite To Win OPOY

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is the favorite to win NFL.com's Offensive Player of the Year award. McCaffrey was the overall consensus favorite on the poll, composed of 29 analysts from the site. However, he will need to remain healthy, which was a problem during the 2020 campaign. The 25-year-old battled ankle and shoulder […]

Mac Jones Enters Week 1 As Undisputed Starting QB

When the New England Patriots selected quarterback Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, they made the statement that they believed to have their quarterback of the future. But in light of the recent release of quarterback Cam Newton, Jones' future begins Week 1 vs. Miami. Having been the runner-up […]

Joe Burrow ‘Ready To Go’ For 2021 Campaign

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow spoke in-depth to ESPN's Dan Graziano about his comeback trail from a torn ACL that ended his rookie campaign in 2020. When asked about what concerns Burrow still had for the knee, Burrow succinctly responded, "None," before continuing on to say that he was "ready to go." Burrow threw all […]

CeeDee Lamb Recovering From Bout With COVID

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb confirmed Sunday that he lost his sense of taste and smell after testing positive for COVID-19. Lamb is set to suit up for the season opener against the Buccaneers on Thursday and doesn't appear to be worse for wear in the short-term. Having served as Dallas' big play weapon […]

Jacob Hollister To Contribute Right Away?

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Jacob Hollister should contribute "right away" after being signed on Friday, per Ashlyn Sullivan of Jaguars.com. Sullivan also noted that the Hollister signing will be "big for the Jaguars." The buzz makes some sense as Hollister is the team's best pass-catching tight end on the roster, though it remains to be […]

Mike Evans Professes ‘Best Shape’ Of His Career Before 2021

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is confident in his preparation ahead of 2021 due to primarily being in the "best shape" of his career. That Evans could exceed the 1,000-yard mark for the eighth consecutive season is a tantalizing possibility for fantasy managers who view his upside role in the Bucs' offense. Evans […]

Blessuan Austin Joins Seahawks Defense

Cornerback Blessuan Austin was a surprise cut of the New York Jets earlier this week, but it didn't take long for him to find a new organization -- Seattle. Austin started 10 games last season for the Jets, with 16 of his 18 career appearances having come as a starter. The Queens, N.Y., native now […]

Nico Collins “Has A Chance To Contribute Right Away”

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has a "chance to contribute right away," per Aaron Reiss of The Athletic. He missed the second preseason game due to a "minor muscle pull." The 22-year-old started and caught two passes for 16 yards and a touchdown in the preseason finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Texans […]

Kadarius Toney “Turning The Corner”

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) is "finally seems to be turning the corner" after missing most of training camp due to COVID-19 and a hamstring injury. "Toney finally seems to be turning the corner after missing most of camp with COVID-19 and a hamstring injury," per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. The […]

Zack Martin Tests Positive For COVID, Out Week 1

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Zack Martin has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not play in the regular-season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Cowboys placed the All-Pro Bowl guard on the reserve/ COVID-19 list Sunday. He becomes the first player this season to be ruled out for a game after testing positive. His […]

Sterling Shepard Could 'Lead Giants In Catches'

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard could lead the team in catches this season, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. While Kenny Golladay is battling a lingering hamstring injury and Kadarius Toney still needs to get acclimated to playing NFL defenses, Shepard projects to be a consistent staple of the offense once again. […]

Ross Dwelley Offers Value In Deeper Leagues

San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley represents an intriguing player to stash in deeper fantasy leagues, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. While Dwelley is stuck behind George Kittle on the depth chart, it's no secret that the latter's physical style of play subjects him to injuries. If Kittle were to go down […]

Jakobi Meyers Was 'Best Receiver In Camp'

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers stood out as the team's "best receiver in camp," according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. While Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne received big money during free agency, it was Meyers who performed the best and built the strongest rapport with Mac Jones this summer. With the mobile […]

Rob Gronkowski Feeling Much Better This Season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski stated the difference between the last season and this one is his familiarity with the team and system as well as adjustment to heat. The former teammate of Tom Brady in New England came to Tampa last season after a one-year retirement in 2019. The 32-year-old amassed 45 […]

Myles Gaskin Could Thrive In Rotation

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin is poised for a strong season regardless of whether Malcolm Brown and Salvon Ahmed play a role in 2021, according to Sheil Kapadia of The Athletic. There was initially some doubt about Gaskin's outlook after Brown thrived in Week 1 of the preseason, but Kapadia offers some faith in […]

Evan Engram Hasn't Done Much In Practice

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (calf) reportedly hasn't done much in practice this past week. He injured his calf in the preseason finale against the New England Patriots and has been limited since. "His status for the opener hasn't been announced, but the minimal work he's done this week during practice doesn't bode […]

Kenyan Drake Offers Upside In Change-Of-Pace Role

Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake could see significant usage despite being listed as Josh Jacobs' backup, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. While Jacobs, the incumbent starter, will handle the duties of a lead back, Drake offers upside as someone who can provide a change of pace. Specifically, Reed notes that the […]

Giovani Bernard Practicing On Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Giovani Bernard is participating in practice today, according to The Athletic's Greg Auman. With their first regular-season game four days away, this is great news for Bernard as he has been dealing with a minor high ankle sprain. Though he'll likely be questionable throughout the week, there is a good […]

Dan Arnold Drawing Hype As Fantasy Sleeper

Carolina Panthers tight end Dan Arnold represents an intriguing sleeper option in fantasy football leagues, according to Joseph Person of The Athletic. Arnold inked a deal with the Panthers this offseason after splitting parts of three seasons with the Saints and Cardinals. Through 16 games in Arizona last season, the Wisconsin-Platteville product caught 31 passes […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Should Be Ready For Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (torn ACL) is expected to be active for Sunday's season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Beckham, who tore his ACL last October, stood out during practice and could be headed for a huge bounce-back season. Assuming he's capable of a full workload, the LSU product figures to […]

Tom Brady Had COVID-19 Back In February

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady tested positive for COVID-19 back in February. "I actually think it's going to play more of a factor this year than last year, just because of the way what we're doing now and what the stadium is going to look like and what the travel is going to look […]