Zach Ertz Could Have a Monster Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz could have a huge Week 1 on Thursday night. With Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) out for the game and Nick Foles starting under center, the entire Eagles offense could realistically rest on Ertz's shoulders. He's ranked as the TE3 for Week 1, but has legitimate TE1 upside this week and […]

Rex Burkhead Appears Ready for Week 1

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) should be ready to go for Week 1. It appears the Patriots feel confident about his and fellow back Sony Michel’s health. The Patriots recently released running back Mike Gillislee. Along with Gillislee being gone, the Dolphins have just signed former Patriot Brandon Bolden. This has left […]

Mike Wallace Is a Risky Play for Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mike Wallace is a risky play for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. He has some upside, but he comes with a lot of risk. With Nick Foles getting the start in place of Carson Wentz (knee), the Eagles will likely be a bit more conservative with the deep ball, which […]

James Washington Expected To Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (abdomen) is expected to return to practice this week. Washington picked up what he called a minor abdominal injury during the third preseason game and has been sidelined since. The rookie wideout may only practice on a limited basis this week but he could be in line to make […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster A WR2 Against Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster will look to stay hot against the Cleveland Browns when the regular season kicks off on Sunday. Smith-Schuster didn't catch any passes the first time these two teams met in 2017 but he shredded them for nine catches, 143 yards, and a touchdown in their Week 17 contest. Granted, […]

Vance McDonald Should Begin To Practice This Week

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (foot) should begin practicing, at least on a limited basis, this week. McDonald missed most of training camp with a foot issue but he should at least get in some limited work as his team gears up to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. McDonald is expected to […]

John Brown A Sleeper Target In Week 1

After a strong preseason showing, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver John Brown is a candidate for an extended workload in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills. Teammate Michael Crabtree faces a tough challenge on the outside against on of the league's best cornerbacks in Tre'Davious White, which will force quarterback Joe Flacco to look Brown's way […]

Nelson Agholor Could Do Well on Thursday Night

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor could have a strong start to the season on Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons. He'll be working as the team's WR1 because of Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) needing a few more weeks to recover from offseason surgery. Agholor was shaping up as a solid WR3 even with Jeffery around, […]

Darren Sproles Not a Great Week 1 Option

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles is not a recommended fantasy option for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Sproles is back for one more season in the Philly backfield, but he'll be sharing third downs with Corey Clement and won't see much of the field if any on early downs. Sproles should still be […]

Joe Flacco Locked In As Week 1 Starter

Despite the Baltimore Ravens decision to keep quarterback Robert Griffin III on their 53-man roster, Joe Flacco is locked in as the Ravens Week 1 starter against the Buffalo Bills. Flacco heads into the matchup facing one of the worst pass rushes in the league, according to Pro Football Focus, which ranks 31st in the […]

Corey Clement Unlikely to Make Much Noise in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement isn't expected to make much noise in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Clement will be the main backup for starter Jay Ajayi and will also mix in on third down plays along with veteran Darren Sproles. Clement is a high-upside running back for the 2018 season and could […]

Michael Crabtree Faces Uphill Battle In Week 1

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Michael Crabtree faces a tough challenge Week 1 against cornerback Tre'Davious White and the Buffalo Bills formidable secondary. White performed as one of the top-ranked cornerbacks in the league as a rookie in 2017, a performance that was complemented greatly by strong play at the safety position from Jordan Poyer. Pro […]

Jay Ajayi Could Struggle on Thursday Night

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi could struggle on Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons. He's been missing some practices and limited in others due to a foot injury, but he is expected to play in Week 1. Still, he's a mid-range RB2 at best, so owners should temper their expectations. The Falcons defense should […]

Alex Collins With Solid Week 1 Matchup

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins heads into Week 1 primed for a solid showing against the Bills at home. Buffalo's run defense ranks in the middle of the league, according to Pro Football Focus, despite the additions of nose tackle Star Lotulelei and rookie linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. Edmunds is known to be more of […]

Nick Foles Unlikely to Replicate Super Bowl Heroics in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles will get the start for the Eagles in Week 1, but he isn't a recommended starter for your fantasy team. With the team's top wide receiver, Alshon Jeffery (shoulder), missing the first game, Foles will have a limited cast to work with. Foles is currently in the lower end of […]

Antonio Brown A Top WR In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (quad) returned to practice on Monday after missing much of the preseason with a quad injury. Brown was unlikely to play much, if at all, during the preseason games anyway. The star wideout draws a favorable Week 1 matchup against a familiar foe in the Cleveland Browns and will […]

Mack Hollins Out for Thursday Night's Game

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mack Hollins (groin) is out for Thursday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is also out, leaving Nelson Agholor and Mike Wallace as the key receivers on the Eagles, along with tight end Zach Ertz. Hollins has dealt with groin issues throughout training camp and the preseason, but […]

Alshon Jeffery is "Week-To-Week"

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is "week-to-week," according to head coach Doug Pederson. An earlier report stated that Jeffery would miss the first two weeks of the season, and that still seems accurate. He is on the active roster, so he'll almost certainly play before Week 7, but it's almost a certainty that […]

Ben Roethlisberger A QB1 Against Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will open the 15th season of his NFL career against a familiar foe when he travels to Cleveland to take on the Browns. Much has been made of Roethlisberger's struggles on the road in recent years but the Pro Bowl quarterback will go against a Cleveland secondary that allowed the […]

Matt Breida Handles First-Team Reps

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida took the first-team reps at practice on Monday, according to 49ers columnist Grant Cohn. At this point in time, the second-year back is expected to start on Sunday against the Vikings, while Alfred Morris continues to familiarize himself with the playbook. However, Morris will likely handle plenty of […]

Maurkice Pouncey: Le'Veon Bell Will Return Wednesday

According to Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey, running back Le'Veon Bell will report to the team on Wednesday. Some warning bells sounded on Monday when the star runner did not report to the team for practice as they get set to take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. A report from last week […]

Ted Ginn Could Surprise Against Bucs

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn carries plenty of sleeper value heading into the first week of the season. The veteran will go up against a Buccaneers defense that allowed the most receiving yards (2,873) to opponents in 2017. They allowed the third most fantasy points to opposing receivers and Ted Ginn burned their […]

Benjamin Watson Has Tough Matchup Week 1

New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson will enter the season with substantial sleeper value playing in the Saints high-powered offense. But Watson could struggle out of the gate against a Buccaneers defense that stifled opposing tight ends in 2017. Tampa Bay allowed the second fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends last season. Watson […]

Tough To Trust Cameron Meredith Week 1

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith will go up against a Buccaneers defense that allowed the third most fantasy points to opposing receivers in 2017. But Meredith is coming off of a catastrophic leg injury and his health has taken priority over production in the preseason. Meredith caught four passes for 70 yards in […]

Michael Thomas Will Have WR1 Status Against Bucs

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas will have an excellent matchup when the Saints open up the season at home against the Buccaneers. Thomas is coming off of a season where he caught 104 passes for 1,245 yards and five touchdowns. He will go up against a Buccaneers secondary that allowed the most receiving […]

Alvin Kamara Has Favorable Opening Matchup

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will look to replicate his fantastic rookie season when the Saints take on the Buccaneers in Week 1. Kamara will be the focal point of the Saints running game with running back Mark Ingram suspended and has a fantastic matchup to start the season. He will go up […]

Drew Brees A QB1 Option For Week 1

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will have a favorable matchup when he takes the field Week 1 against the Buccaneers. The 39-year-old will face a Buccaneers looking to improve upon allowing the 14th most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in 2017. Brees completed 44-of-57 passes for 509 yards and three touchdowns in two games […]

Vita Vea Uncertain For Week 1

Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (foot) is not guaranteed to play Week 1 against the Saints. Vea sustained a foot injury in practice a few weeks ago and has not practiced since then. Although Vea is no longer sporting a walking boot, he remains questionable at best to play Sunday. The Buccaneers traded down and […]

Nobody Has Emerged As No. 1 Tight End

Not one Detroit Lions player has emerged to take over the No. 1 tight end role with Week 1 approaching. Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter likes the versatility of the group, but nobody has stood out so far. Luke Willson is listed as No. 1 on the depth chart and will likely have the best […]

Kerryon Johnson's Role Will Continue To Develop

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said he likes rookie running back Kerryon Johnson and will let the rookie's role develop and define itself based on his play early in the year. The Lions are expected to go with a committee approach in the backfield with LeGarrette Blount and Johnson, with Theo Riddick helping […]