Jonathan Williams Promoted To Active Roster

New Orleans Saints running back Jonathan Williams is being promoted from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 1 against the Buccaneers, according to a source. Williams could split time with Mike Gillislee as the backup to Alvin Kamara. Williams won't see enough touches to be a worthy addition to fantasy lineups in […]

Packers Rookie Wideouts Not Expected To Have Roles

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receivers J'mon Moore, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Equanimeous St. Brown aren't expected to have roles in Week 1 against the Bears on Sunday night, let alone even be active for the game. None of the three rookies has earned enough of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' trust heading into the season opener. Moore, […]

Jermaine Kearse Doubtful For Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (abdomen) is listed as doubtful for Week 1 against the Lions on Monday. Kearse was never really an option to play in the season opener despite being limited in practice last week. As a result, Robby Anderson, Quincy Enunwa and Terrelle Pryor should be the team's top three […]

Earl Thomas Will Play Sunday

The Seattle Seahawks have activated strong safety Earl Thomas with the expectation that he will play in Week 1 against the Broncos, according to a source. Thomas missed all of training camp and the preseason and finally ended his ugly holdout last week. The Legion of Boom is no more in Seattle, but Thomas' presence […]

Le'Veon Bell Not On Team Bus To Cleveland Saturday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is not on the team buses to Cleveland on Saturday afternoon, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. There had been some hope within the organization that Bell would report on Saturday, the day before his team opens the season against the Cleveland Browns. This all but assures that Bell […]

Earl Thomas Expected To Play In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Earl Thomas is expected to play in Week 1 against the Broncos after ending his contract holdout earlier this week. It's good news for a declining Seattle defense, and it's especially notable after the team placed cornerback Dontae Johnson (groin) on Injured Reserve on Saturday. The aging Thomas can still be […]

Alex Erickson Receives Two-Year Extension

The Cincinnati Bengals gave wide receiver Alex Erickson a two-year contract extension on Saturday. Erickson isn't on the fantasy radar, as he's buried on the depth chart behind A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd, Josh Malone, John Ross and Cody Core. The 25-year-old has 18 catches for 251 yards and one touchdown in two seasons in the […]

David Johnson Could Receive Extension Midseason

The door is open for Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson to receive a contract extension during the season. As of now, the two sides are not expected to come to an agreement before Week 1 against the Redskins this Sunday, according to a source. The 26-year-old played in just one game in 2017 due […]

Greg Olsen Questionable For Week 1

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (back) was added to the injury report on Saturday with a back injury and will be questionable for Week 1 against the Cowboys. It's not what his fantasy owners wanted to see after the veteran missed nine games last year with a foot injury. Tight end Chris Manhertz is […]

Tre'Quan Smith Nervous, But Ready For Week 1

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith says that he is nervous but ready for his regular season debut. Smith was selected 91st overall by the Saints in the 2018 draft and has worked his way up to third overall on the depth chart behind wide receivers Michael Thomas and Ted Ginn. If Smith is […]

Frank Gore Sits Out Thursday's Practice, Active For Sunday

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore sat out of practice on Thursday, likely for rest. At 35 years old, it makes sense for the Dolphins to keep Gore's workload down to ensure he can play the entire season. Gore remains a low-end fantasy option and should only be used for his potential goal-line scores. There is […]

Antonio Gates To Suit Up For Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates is expected to play in Sunday's opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, per Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com. "It's almost like he picked up where he left off, so we'll see what he can do on Sunday," stated head coach Anthony Lynn. It remains to be seen what […]

Ryan Kerrigan Limited In Practice

Washington Redskins starting weakside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan was a limited practice participant on Friday with a hip injury. The hip issue must have just popped up as Kerrigan was not listed on the team's first two injury reports this week. He is expected to play against Arizona on Sunday. Last year, the seventh-year pro had […]

Trey Quinn Next Man Up For Redskins

Washington Redskins wide receiver Trey Quinn will likely see significant playing time against Arizona in Week 1, as reserve receiver Maurice Harris has been ruled out for the game with a concussion. That leaves Quinn, the last player selected in the 2018 draft, and undrafted rookie Cam Sims as the healthy wideouts behind starters Josh […]

Bills Defense A Sneaky Play In Week 1?

Buffalo Bills defensive players Kyle Williams and Trent Murphy will be in the starting lineup for Week 1 against the Ravens, according to the latest injury report. The Bills-Ravens matchup is not getting much talk about being a high-scoring matchup given the fact that both teams are built more defensively. The Bills may be able […]

Is The Eagles Defense Better In 2018?

The Philadelphia Eagles defense was excellent in their 18-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night. The Eagles used the bend-but-don't-break philosophy against the Falcons. The Eagles allowed 299 total yards of offense, although they only permitted the Falcons one touchdown and two field goals in five trips in the red zone. They forced […]

Nigel Bradham To Start In Week 2

The Philadelphia Eagles activated outside linebacker Nigel Bradham from the NFL suspended list. Bradham missed the Eagles victory over Atlanta as a result of an incident that took place in 2016. He is expected to be in the starting lineup against Tampa Bay in Week 2. The seventh-year pro is coming off an excellent 2017 […]

Brent Grimes Doubtful for Week 1

Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes (groin) is officially doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints. Grimes is a late addition to the injury report after straining his groin in Friday's practice. The veteran corner is probably the only talented player in the entire starting secondary and his a major blow to any chance the Bucs' defense […]

Paxton Lynch Tries Out With Lions

Free-agent quarterback Paxton Lynch had a tryout with the Detroit Lions on Friday, according to a source. Lynch was a failed first-round pick with the Broncos in 2016 and was cut last weekend. The Lions are already set with veteran Matt Cassel backing up Matthew Stafford, so it's unlikely Detroit would add Lynch.

Corey Coleman Works Out For Cardinals

Free-agent wide receiver Corey Coleman worked out for the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, according to a source. Coleman has so far proven to be a bust in the NFL. He was traded to the Bills from the Browns, but then Buffalo has since released him. Coleman could make for an interesting addition with rookie Christian […]

Rashaad Penny Ready For Week 1

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (finger) is "ready to go" for Week 1 against the Broncos, according to head coach Pete Carroll. The Seahawks plan to use all their backs in the season opener, but they will not force feed Penny in his NFL debut, especially after he missed valuable repetitions in training camp […]

LeGarrette Blount Is Lions No. 1 Running Back

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount will start the season listed as the No. 1 running back on the depth chart. It appears, at least to start the season, the Lions will attempt to establish a running attack with Blount to begin games. One of the more intriguing backfields entering Week 1 in a run-friendly […]

Curtis Samuel Officially Ruled Out

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (illness) has officially been ruled out for Week 1 against the Cowboys. Samuel was never expected to play in the season opener after he had surgery to fix an irregular heartbeat issue. There's a chance he could return in Week 2, but even then he won't be much of […]

Kerryon Johnson Has Plus Matchup In Regular Season Debut

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson faces a Jets front that ranked 24th against the run last year and did not do much to bolster it personnel-wise in the offseason. In every metric imaginable, the Jets defense ranked in the bottom third in fantasy points allowed to the running back position in 2017. It's impossible […]

Tyrell Williams Will Play In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (groin) practiced in full on Friday and was taken off the final injury report for Week 1 against the Chiefs. Williams was never in danger of missing the season opener. With Chiefs safety Eric Berry (heel) out, Williams has a ton of upside in this matchup. He should […]

Desmond Harrison Named Left Tackle

Cleveland Browns undrafted rookie offensive tackle Desmond Harrison has been named the team's starting left tackle entering Week 1 against the Steelers. Joel Bitonio will move back to his original position of left guard. Harrison will draw a tough assignment against Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward right off the bat. The rookie had a handful […]

Keke Coutee, Sammie Coates Questionable

Houston Texans wide receivers Keke Coutee (hamstring) and Sammie Coates (hamstring) were both limited in practice on Friday and are questionable for Week 1 against the Patriots. Will Fuller is also questionable and could be a game-time decision. With three of their receivers ailing, expect Houston to rely a lot on stud wideout DeAndre Hopkins […]

Sony Michel Listed As Questionable

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Texans. Our best guess is that the Pats play it safe and keep Michel out and lean on Rex Burkhead, James White and Jeremy Hill in the season opener. Even if Michel were to be active, he's […]

Marshawn Lynch Limited Again Friday

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (groin) was limited for the second straight day in practice on Friday. Lynch might wind up being questionable on the final injury report on Saturday, but we'd expect Beast Mode to be able to suit up on Monday night against the Rams. Lynch is a low-end RB2/high-end RB3 choice […]

Will Fuller Could Be Game-Time Decision

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) could be a game-time decision in Week 1 against the Patriots. He has been limited all week in practices with a hamstring injury that he suffered in the preseason. Fuller could break out in a full season with quarterback Deshaun Watson under center, but you should be ready […]