Matthew Stafford Looking To Start Strong On Monday

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has thrown for over 4,000 yards in each of the last seven seasons. He will begin the journey to make it eight straight on Monday against the New York Jets. Stafford has five of his six top targeted receivers returning from last year against a Jets defense that allowed 30 […]

Expect A Healthy Workload For Golden Tate Against Jets

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate has averaged 90 receptions in each of the last four seasons since joining the team. He has built a serious connection with quarterback Matthew Stafford, and that should continue in the Lions season opener against the New York Jets. While the Jets return Morris Claiborne and added Trumaine Johnson at […]

Leonard Fournette Ready For Big Day Against Giants

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette should have a big day in Jacksonville's season-opening game against the New York Giants. Fournette is coming off a strong rookie season in which he rushed for 1,040 yards and nine touchdowns and should remain the focal point of the Jaguars offense this season. On Sunday, he'll face a […]

Kerryon Johnson A Candidate For Return Duties

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson is being strongly considered to be the team’s main return man. Johnson is also expected to be a big part of the Lions offense. However, his role on special teams could develop if incumbent returners Jamal Agnew and Ameer Abdullah are unable to produce. While Agnew was an All-Pro […]

Blake Bortles Set For Strong Start To Season

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has had his share of struggles over the course of the preseason, but he's set to have a strong start to his 2018 campaign on Sunday when the Jaguars visit the New York Giants. The Giants allowed more fantasy points to quarterbacks than any other defense during the 2017 season. […]

DeAndre Carter Makes For Interesting Option

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Deandre Carter is expected to have an increased role in Thursday night's home opener versus the Atlanta Falcons. Carter made the team's 53-man roster as the sixth wideout. With top receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) and second-year receiver Mack Hollins (groin) out for the opener, Carter has been elevated on the depth chart. […]

Frank Gore Facing Tough Matchup, Playing-Time Concerns Week 1

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore will likely work behind Kenyan Drake in Sunday's matchup against the Titans. The Titans have a formidable rush defense. Last season they allowed the fourth fewest rushing yards and fourth fewest rushing yards per carry. They were also the seventh ranked rush defense by DVOA. Gore may not see […]

Danny Amendola May See Additional Targets in Week 1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola will be the slot receiver in Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Titans. With Devante Parker (finger) inactive, Amendola may see additional targets in this game. Amendola has excelled in a slot role, and quarterback Ryan Tannehill fostered one of the most prolific PPR reception machines in Jarvis Landry […]

Kenny Stills Could See Additional Targets In Week 1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills will be the Dolphins No. 1 receiver Sunday against the Titans. Wide receiver Devante Parker (finger) will be inactive, leaving Stills as the primarily downfield threat for Miami. Stills does draw a tough matchup; he is likely going to line up against Malcolm Butler. Butler was once considered among […]

Le'Veon Bell A Trade Candidate?

The Pittsburgh Steelers locker room is in disarray right now with running back Le'Veon Bell's holdout looking likely to bleed into the regular season. Many Steelers players are expressing disdain toward Bell at this point, and the situation may be irreparable. Yahoo's Brad Evans suggests that the only solution may be to trade Bell. It […]

Kenyan Drake Facing Tough Matchup In Week 1

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake will carry most of the load for Miami in Week 1 against the Titans. The Titans have a formidable rush defense. Last season they allowed the fourth fewest rushing yards and fourth fewest rushing yards per carry. They were also the seventh ranked rush defense by DVOA. Since Drake […]

Ryan Tannehill an Underwhelming Option in Week 1

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is healthy and ready to go for a Week 1 tilt at home against the Titans. The Titans were a sub par pass defense last season, allowing the eighth most passing yards and passing touchdowns last season and also ranked 24th in DVOA. The Titans rectified their woes through the […]

Ray-Ray McLoud Does Not Practice

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Ray-Ray McLoud (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. McLoud doesn't look like he'll be available in Week 1 against the Ravens. There is opportunity in a thin Buffalo receiving room, but McLoud is currently behind Kelvin Benjamin, Zay Jones, Andrew Holmes and Jeremy Kerley on the depth chart. McLoud should […]

Keke Coutee Limited Wednesday

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday. Coutee has promise in the long term, but he missed valuable repetitions in training camp and is likely to make more of an impact on special teams this year. He's also buried on the depth chart behind DeAndre Hopkins, Will Fuller and […]

LeSean McCoy Focused On Ravens

Buffalo Bills star running back LeSean McCoy is focusing all of his attention on Sunday's upcoming tilt against the Baltimore Ravens. It has been a difficult training camp for the Bills top fantasy player. He is currently part of an ongoing investigation that could potentially have him suspended. The Bills have been completely supportive and […]

Rishard Matthews Not On Injury Report

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (knee) is not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report against the Dolphins. Matthews was on the Physically Unable to Perform list for most of training camp, so he'll be notably behind Corey Davis and Taylor Lewan heading into the season opener. To be safe, fantasy owners should […]

Doug Baldwin, Rashaad Penny Practice In Full

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (knee) and rookie running back Rashaad Penny (hand) both practiced in full on Wednesday. While Baldwin never seemed to be in much danger of missing Week 1, it's a great sign for the rookie Penny after he missed most of training camp and the preseason. Baldwin probably won't be […]

Roquan Smith Practices In Full

Chicago Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. It's a bit surprising, but it means that Smith has an excellent chance to suit up in Week 1 against the Packers on Sunday night for his NFL debut. Smith held out well into training camp and then picked up […]

Lions Claim Romeo Okwara

The Detroit Lions have claimed defensive end Romeo Okwara and waived second-year defensive lineman Anthony Zettel. Okwara spent the last two seasons along with this preseason as a member of the New York Giants. He has appeared in 22 games since 2016, including four starts, while recording 24 tackles and one sack. The move is […]

Xavier Rhodes Limited In Practice

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (hamstring) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Rhodes should be fine to play in Week 1 against the 49ers. He's the team's best cover cornerback and should be following top Niners wideout Marquise Goodwin around this Sunday.

Joey Bosa Limited Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Bosa should be fine to play in the season opener against the Chiefs this Sunday. He's one of the best young pass rushers in the league and will be coming for quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Week 1. Bosa is a must-start […]

Roberto Aguayo Works Out For Jets

Free-agent place kicker Roberto Aguayo worked out for the New York Jets on Wednesday, according to a source. Aguayo lost out on the kicking job with the Chargers to Caleb Sturgis. Jason Myers is New York's current starter, but his job obviously isn't etched in stone if they are looking at Aguayo. Myers can be […]

Connor Cook Visits With Panthers

Free-agent quarterback Connor Cook, who was cut by the Raiders last weekend, visited with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, according to a league source. The Panthers only have Taylor Heinicke backing up Cam Newton, so it may make some sense to add Cook to the roster.

Patriots Work Out Kendall Wright, Kenjon Barner

The New England Patriots worked out free-agent wide receiver Kendall Wright and running back Kenjon Barner, among many others, on Wednesday. Wright had a productive season for Chicago last year, catching 59 passes for 614 yards, but he had just one touchdown. The Patriots are looking for bodies in their receiver room with Julian Edelman […]

Jack Doyle, Eric Ebron Ready to Exploit Cincinnati Defense

Indianapolis Colts tight ends Jack Doyle and Eric Ebron will be relied heavily upon when the team faces off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 of the regular season. With defensive backs Dre Kirkpatrick and William Jackson III fully capable of bottling up the Colts wide receiver core, it will be important for quarterback […]

Saquon Barkley Not On Injury Report

New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is not on the team's injury report for Week 1 against the Jaguars. The Giants were cautious with their star rookie in training camp and the preseason, but he was never in question for the season opener. He'll face a stiff test right off the bat, […]

Alex Smith Looking to Get The Redskins Off To A Fast Start in 2018

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith will aim to change the recent fortunes of the team in season openers against the Arizona Cardinals. The Redskins have started each of the last five seasons with losses, having been outscored 135-66 in those games. Smith has been very good in openers, winning seven of 11 games overall, including […]

George Kittle Ready For Week 1

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (shoulder) is all systems go for Week 1 against the Vikings and was seen running routes and catching passes in practice on Wednesday. Kittle caught 43 passes for 515 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie season and has a great chance to best those numbers in a […]

Byron Marshall Lands On IR

The Washington Redskins placed running back Byron Marshall (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday after he suffered an ankle injury in the preseason. The team also signed linebacker Josh Keyes as a free agent and added wide receiver Jehu Chesson and tight end J.P. Holtz to the practice squad. Quarterback Nic Shimonek was cut. Marshall […]

Bengals Should Keep T.Y. Hilton in Check

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2017 campaign, but the Cincinnati Bengals aren't likely to make his first game a productive one. While Hilton will garner the greatest reception market share of the Colts wide receiver group, the Bengals have been notoriously effective against opposing team's pass […]