Vance McDonald Limited Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday. McDonald definitely has a chance to suit up in Week 1 against the Browns, but he could be questionable come Friday. McDonald is mainly a fantasy backup and would be a weak starting option at less than 100 percent in the season opener.

Antonio Brown Not On Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (quadriceps) is not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report. Brown was never in danger of missing the season opener against the Browns and should be considered the top fantasy wideout in Week 1.

Donovan Smith Returns to Practice Wednesday

Buccaneers left tackle Donovan Smith (knee) returned as a limited participant to practice on Wednesday. It seems that he is trending in the right direction to play on Sunday which would be huge for Tampa. The Bucs do not have a great line and need all the help they can get to protect Ryan Fitzpatrick […]

Seth DeValve Limited In Practice

Cleveland Browns tight end Seth DeValve (quadriceps) was limited in practice on Wednesday. DeValve is listed as third on the tight end depth chart, so he shouldn't be owned anywhere in fantasy leagues unless starter David Njoku is injured.

Leighton Vander Esch Says He's 100 Percent

Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (groin) practiced in full on Wednesday and said he is 100 percent healthy. "It feels awesome to be back out there" he said. "Just working on getting back in shape just a little bit." Vander Esch was a first-round pick but may have his snaps limited to open […]

Shaquem Griffin To Start In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said rookie linebacker Shaquem Griffin will start in place of K.J. Wright at weakside linebacker in Week 1 against the Broncos. Griffin has been a feel-good story in training camp and the preseason, and it will continue into the regular season with Wright on the shelf. Unfortunately, Griffin shouldn't […]

Delanie Walker Expected To Practice Wednesday

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (toe) is expected to practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Walker is in fact not listed on the injury report heading into Week 1 against the Dolphins, so he should be fine to start in the season opener. The veteran Walker is used to playing through […]

Cody Core Sits Out Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Cody Core (back) did not practice on Wednesday. It doesn't bode well for Ware's availability in Week 1 against the Colts, but he still has two days to hit the practice field. However, even if Core plays he won't be on the fantasy map, as he's behind A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd, […]

Tyler Eifert Practices In Full Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (back) practiced in full on Wednesday. It's a good sign that Eifert will be able to suit up in Week 1 against the Colts, although don't rule out a setback this week for the oft-injured tight end. Eifert was drafted as a late-round TE2 in most leagues but has […]

Calvin Ridley Looks To Make An Impact Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley will play in his first regular season game on Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles. The rookie has impressed during his short time in the league, showing off his speed and agility. The Falcons will mostly look for Ridley on short screen passes and deep balls. He may also return […]

Roc Thomas, Mackensie Alexander Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Roc Thomas and cornerback Mackensie Alexander were not practicing on Wednesday at the start of practice. If Alexander is forced to miss Week 1 against the 49ers, first-rounder Mike Hughes would be expected to man the slot. If Thomas is inactive, fellow rookie Michael Boone would be the third back […]

Marquise Goodwin Faces Difficult Matchup

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin is expected to open the season as the team’s top receiving option for Jimmy Garoppolo. The 27-year-old came on strong last season, ranking eighth in fantasy points at his position during the final five weeks of the season with Garoppolo as the starter. However, fantasy owners should be […]

Pierre Garcon a Decent Flex Option in PPR Formats

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon will still be looking for his first touchdown as a member of the 49ers when the team travels to Minnesota on Sunday. Even though touchdowns were hard to come by in 2017, the 11-year veteran still came through for his fantasy owners in PPR formats, as he averaged […]

Jordan Reed, Chris Thompson Not On Injury Report

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed and running back Chris Thompson are in "great shape," according to head coach Jay Gruden. Neither player is on the Week 1 injury report, which means they'll both play against the Cardinals. Reed has struggled to stay healthy in his career, but he has high-end TE1 potential when he's […]

Tyrod Taylor A QB2 In Week 1

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor will make his first regular season start for his new team this Sunday when he takes the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The arrival of Taylor in Cleveland gives hope to an offense that has struggled to score points in the past few seasons. Pittsburgh, however, is no pushover against […]

George Kittle Could Struggle in Week 1

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is expected to play Sunday, after suffering a separated shoulder in Week 1 of the preseason. The second-year tight end is a popular breakout candidate, but fantasy owners would be wise to proceed with caution for his Week 1 matchup against a stellar Minnesota defense. The Vikings shut […]

Mohamed Sanu May Have A Mediocre Performance Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu will look to start his season strong against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Sanu will face an Eagles defense that ranked in the bottom third in allowing fantasy points to wide receivers last year. Sanu will once again be the Falcons No. 2 receiver behind Julio Jones. He should […]

Will Fuller Practicing Wednesday

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) is back at practice on Wednesday. Fuller should be good to go for Week 1 against the Patriots. He'll be a breakout candidate with quarterback Deshaun Watson back under center. Fuller had a stretch of seven touchdowns in four straight weeks with Watson on the field, but he […]

Tavon Austin Shouldn't Be Near Starting Lineups in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver/running back Tavon Austin should not be anywhere near a starting lineup for Week 1. While Austin has drawn rave reviews both from his quarterback and his coaches, he still seems low on the pecking order and will need designed plays in order to make much noise on the field. While this […]

Michael Gallup Could Do Some Damage on Sunday

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Michael Gallup may be the only Dallas receiver worth starting in fantasy on Sunday for Week 1. Facing the Carolina Panthers defense, a unit that allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers last season, Gallup could lead the Cowboys in receiving. He looked good in the preseason and […]

Terrance Williams Not a Week 1 Fantasy Option

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams is not a recommended fantasy option in Week 1. Despite going up against a Carolina Panthers defense that gave up the fifth-most points to opposing wide receivers last season, Williams likely won't do much. With wide receivers Allen Hurns and Michael Gallup seeming like more appealing targets for quarterback […]

Hayden Hurst Not Practicing

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst (foot) is not practicing on Wednesday. He has already been ruled out for Week 1 against the Bills and is expected to remain out for several weeks. Hurst probably has the most pass-catching upside of the team's tight end group, but it's unknown when he'll be able to […]

Allen Hurns Not a Great Option Despite a Strong Matchup

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns is not a great fantasy option for Week 1 despite a good matchup against the Carolina Panthers defense. Hurns barely did anything in the preseason and was dealing with a groin injury for most of it. He's expected to play in Week 1, but he and quarterback Dak Prescott […]

Le'Veon Bell A Long Shot For Week 1?

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell's agent, Adisa Bakari, said that Bell is "going to do the things necessary to protect his value long term." Bell has yet to report to the team with Week 1 against the Browns quickly approaching on Sunday. As of now, it's looking like he won't make it back to […]

Ezekiel Elliott Should Put Up Decent Numbers on Sunday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott might not amaze in Week 1, but he should put up solid enough numbers when Dallas travels to Carolina to face the Panthers. Elliott will certainly receive enough carries to put up some points, but his usage in the passing game remains to be seen. The Carolina defense did […]

Dak Prescott Could Disappoint in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is not a highly recommended fantasy option in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. He is currently ranked somewhere in the lower half of the QB2 tier for the first week. His rushing could provide a decent floor, but with the Cowboys playing as underdogs on the road, he likely […]

Saints Waive Boston Scott

The New Orleans Saints waived rookie running back Boston Scott on Wednesday, according to a source. The team is hoping to add Scott to their practice squad if he clears waivers. That leaves just Alvin Kamara and Mike Gillislee on the team's running back depth chart with Mark Ingram suspended to open the year. Kamara […]

Nick Foles A Jekyll And Hyde QB

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles can often be an all-or-nothing quarterback. In 51 games in which he's thrown a pass (including the playoffs), Foles has had a passer rating of 100 or higher 22 times, including four times in the playoffs. However, he's also had a passer rating of lower than 80 in 17 of […]

Jaguars Have High Expectations For Blake Bortles

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said he wants "zero turnovers" from quarterback Blake Bortles in 2018. While that's obviously unrealistic, Bortles didn't have a single turnover in three playoff games last year and also finished the season with a career-low 13 interceptions. During the preseason, Bortles had three picks and a 67.3 completion rate. […]

Zack Martin Thinks Ezekiel Elliott Is Ready For Big Year

Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Zack Martin thinks that running back Ezekiel Elliott is ready to have a big year in 2018. "Just the way he's running, the way he's approaching every day," Martin said. "Something just feels different. I think he's ready for a big year." Dallas managed to finish second in the NFL in […]