Browns Could Revisit Dez Bryant After Week 1

The Cleveland Browns could revisit free-agent Dez Bryant after Week 1 when the vested veteran guarantee expires, according to a league source. If Cleveland were to sign Bryant before the first game, his entire 2018 salary would be guaranteed. General manager John Dorsey, who is known to like Bryant, said "it's a week-to-week thing." The […]

Jakeem Grant Clears Concussion Protocol

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (head) has cleared the concussion protocol ahead of Week 1 against the Titans. With Devante Parker (finger) already ruled out for the season opener, Grant should have an expanded role alongside Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson. However, he's still probably not a candidate for any starting lineups, and Danny […]

Redskins Counting On Young Line To Lead Defense's Resurgence

The Washington Redskins are counting on defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne to be difference makers on that side of the ball this year. Last season, the Redskins ranked 27th in scoring defense and dead last in rushing defense. But the former first-round picks and University of Alabama products are the main reason that […]

Rishard Matthews Could Have Reps Limited

After missing so much time in training camp and the preseason with a torn meniscus, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (knee) knows his repetitions early in the year could be limited. “That is the kind of the plan, so wherever they need me,” he said. “The young guys have been doing good, so wherever […]

Ricky Seals-Jones A TE2 For Week 1

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones has a good matchup against the Redskins in Week 1. With the availability of Jermaine Gresham still in question, the second-year pro has the chance to make a difference as the team's starting tight end. Seals-Jones should be considered a low-end TE2 with touchdown upside for this week.

Patrick Mahomes Has Tough Challenge In Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a tough challenge ahead of him against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1. The 2017 first-round pick takes over for Alex Smith as the starting quarterback in KC. He'll face off against the Chargers in L.A. so not exactly an easy task for Mahomes. The Chargers defense […]

Chad Williams Has Upside In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Chad Williams has some upside against a weak Redskins secondary this week. Williams, the second year pro, is the No. 2 wideout on the team's depth chart entering the season but should split reps with rookie Christian Kirk. Nevertheless, with the expected playing style of the Cardinals offense, expect Williams to […]

Larry Fitzgerald Should Play Well Against Redskins

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald should play well against a weak Redskins defense. Fitzgerald is entering his 15th NFL season and is the main option in the Cardinals passing game. The veteran wideout is a high-end WR2 for this week due to the expected targets that he will receive as quarterback Sam Bradford's primary […]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins Expected To Return To Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (abdomen) is expected to return to practice on Thursday despite dealing with a core muscle injury. Seferian-Jenkins should be fine to play in Week 1 against the Giants, a team that was horrible at defending the tight end position in 2017. That will make ASF a TE1 sleeper in […]

David Johnson Is An RB1 Heading Into Week 1

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is expected to take on a workhorse role from the start of the team's Week 1 matchup against the Washington Redskins. Johnson is coming back from a lost season and playing for a contract in his fourth season. Johnson should be considered a top-tier RB1 for this matchup and […]

Sam Bradford Expects Decent Showing In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford should have a decent outing against the Washington Redskins in Week 1. Bradford heads into the season as the confirmed starter, with Josh Rosen and Mike Glennon backing him up. Bradford should be considered a solid QB2 with a high floor given his performances for the Vikings over the last […]

Antonio Gates Optimistic Of Playing In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates looked like his old self while running routes and catching passes from quarterback Philip Rivers in practice on Wednesday, and the veteran tight end is optimistic he'll be ready for Week 1 against the Chiefs. The 38-year-old wasn't listed on the injury report on Wednesday, which is a […]

MarQueis Gray Put On IR, Gavin Escobar Signs

The Miami Dolphins placed tight end MarQueis Gray (Achilles) on Injured Reserve on Thursday and re-signed tight end Gavin Escobar in a corresponding move. Gray was set to be the team's starting tight end, but he reportedly suffered a serious injury in practice on Wednesday. It's unclear if he'll be able to make it back […]

Jimmy Graham Has High Upside, High Risk in Week 1

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham will see his first extended playing time with Aaron Rodgers during a Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears. There are a lot of uncertainties heading into this game surrounding Graham. Green Bay has never relied heavily on tight ends in their offense. However, Green Bay also has […]

David Njoku A Solid TE Option For Season Opener

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku will welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to town for the regular season opener on Sunday. Njoku put together an impressive preseason, catching two touchdowns on six receptions. The second-year tight end is poised to take a large leap forward in the 2018 season, starting with Week 1 against the Steelers. […]

Jarvis Landry A Solid WR2 In Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry will be participating in his first regular season game with his new team this Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town. Landry showed great chemistry with quarterback Tyrod Taylor during the preseason and should continue to operate in a high-volume role similar to what he did with the […]

Josh Gordon A Boom/Bust WR4 In Week 1

Earlier in the week, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon declared himself fully over a hamstring tweak which limited him over the past several days. He can be fully expected to play in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, although head coach Hue Jackson told reporters that the talented wideout will be on a "pitch […]

J’Mon Moore Won't Be A Factor In Week 1

Green Bay Packers wide receiver J'mon Moore does not figure to factor heavily into Green Bay’s game plan for a Week 1 matchup against Chicago. The receiver is in a competition for fourth on the depth chart with fellow rookies Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Equanimeous St. Brown. All three are clearly behind wide receiver Geronimo Allison […]

Duke Johnson A Solid PPR Play In Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson will open his 2018 season with a home tilt against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Johnson has established himself as one of the premier pass-catching running backs in the league and should be one of the team's focal points in the short passing game. The Steelers boasted a strong pass […]

Davante Adams to be Focal Point in Week 1

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams will be a key focal point for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay’s offense when they take on Chicago on Sunday night. Adams is the only receiver on the team that can consistently be relied upon and is likely to get a lot of targets in Week 1. […]

Carlos Hyde Sets Up As An RB3 In Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde will make his first regular season start for a team other than the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Hyde, and the Browns, will welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Cleveland for the season opener. Hyde held off rookie running back Nick Chubb for the starting role in the backfield during […]

Jamaal Williams A Solid Play in Week 1

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams will be the clear-cut starter when he plays Chicago in Week 1. Fellow running back Aaron Jones is suspended and Ty Montgomery figures to start the year in a more limited role. Williams should receive a good amount of volume which will make him a strong starting fantasy […]

Aaron Jones Begins Suspension

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will not be suiting up on Sunday night for a game against the Chicago Bears. It was announced in July that Jones was suspended for the first two weeks of the regular season. Additionally, Jones missed much of training camp with a hamstring injury. Jones is a dynamic […]

DeShone Kizer Heads Into Week 1 As Clear Backup

Green Bay Packers quarterback Deshone Kizer has a clearly defined role in Green Bay following the departure of quarterback Brett Hundley. Kizer will serve as the clear cut back-up to Aaron Rodgers. Green Bay will be playing the Chicago Bears in Week 1 and Kizer is not expected to see any playing time. Kizer is […]

Aaron Rodgers A Good Option Despite Matchup

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be playing in his first game after a prolonged absence due to a broken collarbone he suffered last year. He will be taking on the Chicago Bears on Sunday night. Rodgers threw for four touchdowns when he played Chicago last year but Chicago’s defense looks to be much […]

Shelton Gibson To Get Start Against Falcons

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Shelton Gibson is expected to get his first start of his career at the X position on Thursday night with No. 1 receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) being unavailable for the game. After a disappointing rookie campaign, the 2017 fourth-round draft pick showed significant improvement this offseason and continued his development through […]

Deshaun Watson Healthy And Poised For Strong Week 1

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is back after a knee injury cost him the second half of his rookie season and looks to get his 2018 campaign off to a good start against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Last year, Watson threw for 301 yards, two touchdowns, and a pair of interceptions against the […]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins Could Have Huge Week 1

In 2017, fantasy owners consistently found themselves rewarded by playing tight ends against the New York Giants defense. Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins will look to keep that trend going in 2018 in Sunday's matchup against the Giants at the Meadowlands. In 2017, tight ends found the end zone against the Giants in each […]

Donte Moncrief, Dede Westbrook Enter Week 1 Vying For Targets

The Jacksonville Jaguars seem to have a No. 1 target at wide receiver entering the season in Keelan Cole, but both Donte Moncrief and Dede Westbrook will be vying for targets beside Cole, and both players have the talent to surpass the second-year receiver as the season winds along. For Week 1's match-up against the […]

Keelan Cole Is A Flex Play In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole led the team in receiving yards in 2017 and has a clear grasp on the team's WR1 role entering 2018 with Marqise Lee sidelined for the season after a knee injury. On Sunday, Cole gets a chance to go up against one of the worst passing defenses from 2017, […]