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, […]

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 […]