Tim Boyle Leads Scoring Drive

Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle completed 7-of-9 passes for 53 yards with one touchdown pass in the team's final preseason game. The Lions first drive was spoiled by a fumble but Boyle came back to lead a 14-play touchdown drive in the first quarter in the next series. The fact that Boyle began the game, […]

Breshad Perriman Catches One Pass

Detroit Lions wide receiver Breshad Perriman caught one pass for six yards in the team's final tuneup game before Week 1. Perriman was targeted three times and the output doesn't amount to much but the coaching staff must be happy to see him on the field. The offseason acquisition has been in-and-out of practice with […]

Godwin Igwebuike Punches In Touchdown

Detroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike carried the ball seven times for 25 yards with one touchdown in the Lions preseason loss to the Colts. Igwebuike punctuated a 14-drive in the second quarter will a strong 13-yard run and finished it off with a hard-charging four-yard touchdown score. Igwebuike is battling with Jermar Jefferson for […]

Jermar Jefferson Racks Up 43 Yards

Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson carried the ball 11 times for 43 yards in the team's final preseason game against the Colts. Jefferson was solid running between the tackles and caught one pass for five yards. Jefferson played well but Godwin Igwebuike also ran tough and punched in a touchdown. The RB3 role is […]

Quintez Cephus Catches Touchdown

Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus caught three passes for 35 yards and one touchdown in the Lions final preseason game against the Colts. The second-year wideout capped off a 14-play drive with a 15-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. Cephus needed to show something to the coaching staff in this contest and consider […]

Jimmy Garoppolo To Start Sunday, Trey Lance To Mix In

The San Francisco 49ers plan to play their starters for most of the first half on Sunday in their preseason finale, and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will start under center. Rookie first-rounder Trey Lance will be "mixed in" with the first group a bit, too, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 49ers have yet to […]

Adam Shaheen To Miss Preseason Finale

Miami Dolphins tight end Adam Shaheen (hamstring, knee) has missed the last couple of practices with hamstring and knee issues, according to a source. An MRI exam on his knee came back negative, but he will miss the team's preseason finale this weekend, and his short-term status beyond that is unknown. The 26-year-old shouldn't really […]

Brandon Aiyuk To Sit Sunday Due To Slight Hamstring Issue

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) has a "slight hamstring" issue that will keep him out of Sunday's preseason finale, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Aiyuk should be fine next week. Fantasy managers shouldn't consider Aiyuk to be in danger of missing Week 1 of the regular season. The 23-year-old led […]

Chase Claypool To Play Friday

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that wide receiver Chase Claypool (ankle) will see action on Friday when quarterback Dwayne Haskins makes his first start for the team in the preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers. Claypool has been out since Aug. 17 after suffering a minor ankle sprain, so this is good news […]

Robby Anderson Expected To Start Friday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson is expected to start in the final preseason game on Friday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Anderson may see up to two quarters of work with quarterback Sam Darnold in the final preseason tune-up, so he's a solid DFS target on Friday with most starters around the league being rested […]

Packers Release Devin Funchess With Injury Settlement

The Green Bay Packers released wide receiver Devin Funchess (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Friday with an injury settlement. Funchess is now a free agent and will look to latch on with another organization. The extent of his injury isn't quite known, but teams won't exactly be lining up to take a chance on the […]

Richie James Needs Surgery

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver/kick returner Richie James (knee) needs surgery that is expected to keep him out at least six weeks, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. There goes most of James' deep league sleeper appeal as the team's potential slot receiver. The 25-year-old set career-highs in 2020 in offensive snaps (405), catches (23) […]

Cardinals-Saints Preseason Finale Canceled

The preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 28, has been canceled at the request of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards due to the impending impact of Hurricane Ida on the Gulf Coast region. DFS gamers that were planning on using players from this game on Saturday will […]

D.J. Moore Expected To Play Friday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (back) is expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Steelers. Moore injured his back last week and was held out of the team's second preseason contest, though he will be among the starters in Friday's finale. The 24-year-old wideout will be facing mostly the backups of the […]

David Blough Appears In Line To Start Friday

Based on repetitions on Friday, The Athletic's Chris Burke guesses that quarterback David Blough will get the start on Friday night in the preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts. Blough is likely to head into the final preseason game as the leader in the race for backup QB duties behind Jared Goff. Tim Boyle is […]

Trey Lance Splits First-Team Reps With Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers rookie first-round quarterback Trey Lance split first-team repetitions at practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Lance spent a short series with the first-team on Thursday while Garoppolo worked with the second-team in red-zone drills. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has yet to name a starter under center, but it's expected that they'll go with […]

Kylen Granson Will Be Featured As Pass-Catcher

Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Kylen Granson will be featured this year as a pass-catching tight end, and he's already been involved in training camp. The Colts also have Jack Doyle and Mo Alie-Cox at the position, but Granson has a chance to benefit if Doyle and Alie-Cox have significant blocking responsibilities, especially with left […]

Rashard Higgins Misses Practice Friday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (leg) missed practice on Friday, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Higgins' injury isn't serious. Higgins came down with a minor injury in practice on Thursday and had his leg wrapped. It's unlikely that he'll play in the preseason finale this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, but he […]

Matt Ryan Could Play "A Series Or Two" Sunday Against Browns

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is expected to see his first action of the preseason in the final contest Sunday against the Browns. The veteran signal-caller has given way to the backup quarterback competition in the first two games, a situation that has become even more important after the injury to projected backup A.J. McCarron. […]

Cole Beasley, Gabriel Davis Removed From COVID-19 List

The Buffalo Bills activated wide receivers Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis and defensive tackles Vernon Butler and Star Lotulelei from the COVID-19 list on Friday. Beasley and Davis missed a few days of practice this week, and it remains to be seen if either player will suit up in the final preseason game this Saturday […]

Josh Palmer Will Look To Lock Down No. 3 Spot

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Josh Palmer will look to lock down the No. 3 wide receiver spot in Week 3 of the preseason versus the Seattle Seahawks. The rookie is competing with Jalen Guyton and Tyron Johnson for the spot. The former Tennessee Volunteer has drawn plenty of praise throughout training camp and […]

Joshua Kelley And Larry Rountree III Competing For No. 3 Spot

The Los Angeles Chargers Week 3 preseason game versus the Seattle Seahawks will be important for backup running backs Joshua Kelley and rookie Larry Rountree III. Starter Austin Ekeler has sat out all preseason games with the Chargers benching the bulk of their starters and veteran Justin Jackson appears to be the No. 2 running […]

Joey Slye Will Look To Snap Out Of Funk Friday

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye has struggled at times during camp and preseason so far, though he can right the ship with a good showing Friday against Pittsburgh. Slye nailed 4 of 5 field-goal attempts in the first preseason contest and 1 of 2 in the second, though he's had some shaky performances, including three […]

Byron Pringle Will Look To Continue Strong Preseason In Week 3

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle will be worth keeping an eye on Week 3's preseason game versus the Minnesota Vikings. Wide receiver Mecole Hardman has been the teams No. 2 wide receiver throughout training camp, but Pringle has been breathing down his neck. Both Hardman and Pringle look to have the No. 2 […]

Cowboys Restructure Ezekiel Elliott’s Contract

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott had his contract restructured to create cap space ahead of the 2021 season. $8.6 million of his $9.6 million base salary was converted into a signing bonus, meaning that $6.88 million of cap space will be cleared for the upcoming season. The 26-year-old is coming off a 2020 season […]

Chris Carson Says Seahawks Offense Is “More Explosive”

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson is coming off the 2020 season where he had trouble staying healthy. Carson played in only 12 games last season, and when he was active he did not receive the workload that he was previously able to handle. The 26-year-old carried the ball just 141 times (11.8 per game) […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. Will Look To Continue Strong Preseason Friday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. has had a strong camp and preseason thus far as he looks to lock up the third wideout role. The Panthers haven't given their starters a ton of run this preseason, though Marshall has been heavily involved, leading the team in targets, catches, and receiving yards through two […]

Elijah Moore Hopeful To Play On Friday

New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore (quad) has resumed practicing and is hopeful to suit up for Friday's preseason finale versus the Philadelphia Eagles. He ended up missing under two weeks due to a quad issue. There is a ton of upside here with Moore even with the Jets adding reinforcements at wideout. Moore […]

Michael Carter Likely Stuck In Three-Back Committee

New York Jets running back Michael Carter looked solid during their second preseason matchup. Despite that, it sounds like the organization plans to use a three-back committee to open the regular season. Veteran Tevin Coleman and versatile Ty Johnson are the other two backs involved. Although, La'Mical Perine should be thrown into the mix as […]

Week 3 Can Determine No. 2 Battle Between Easton Stick And Chase Daniel

The Los Angeles Chargers have decided to rest many of their starters this preseason, but there are still plenty of spots to be figured out on the depth chart. One of those battles will be the No. 2 quarterback spot behind Justin Herbert. Veteran Chase Daniel entered camp as the No. 2 quarterback, but after […]