Calvin Ridley Set To Have Significant Role This Season

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said wide receiver Calvin Ridley is “definitely going to have a significant role on offense” this season. This was already apparent in the Falcons second preseason game, where Ridley led the team with six targets. The rookie wide receiver has tremendous speed and Quinn said Ridley's job is “to […]

Nick Perry To Be Activated Off PUP

The Green Bay Packers expect linebacker Nick Perry (ankle) to be activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday. He has been out since arriving to training camp after having offseason surgery. Perry might struggle to be at full strength for Week 1, but he'll be a regular contributor on defense in 2018 […]

Ameer Abdullah Has Improved Ball Security

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia said running back Ameer Abdullah has made strides in his ball security despite fumbling twice on Friday in the preseason game. Abdullah fumbled a handoff on the second offensive play and muffed a kickoff later in the first half, but the team recovered both fumbles. In 2015, Abdullah lost […]

Redskins To Host Adrian Peterson

The Washington Redskins will host free-agent running back Adrian Peterson on Monday, according to sources. The Redskins are looking for more bodies at the position with rookie Derrius Guice (knee) out for the season and Samaje Perine (ankle) and Byron Marshall (ankle) also sidelined. Peterson would be an intriguing option to push Rob Kelley for […]

AJ McCarron Going For Second Opinion

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said quarterback AJ McCarron (shoulder) is going for a second opinion, as tests on his broken collarbone were "not totally conclusive." McCarron was injured in the team's second preseason game last week. While he might not have to miss as much time depending on the tests, his injury gives […]

Richard Rodgers Week-To-Week

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Richard Rodgers (knee) is being listed as week-to-week with a knee injury he suffered in the last preseason game. Rodgers is third on the depth chart behind Zach Ertz and rookie Dallas Goedert, so he can be ignored in fantasy.

Nick Foles To Practice Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (shoulder) is fine and will return to practice on Sunday, according to head coach Doug Pederson. Foles was injured in the preseason game last week, but it obviously didn't keep him out for long. With Carson Wentz (knee) questionable for Week 1, Foles is a huge security blanket for the […]

Nelson Agholor, Corey Clement Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (leg) and running back Corey Clement (leg) are both listed as day-to-day. Both players should be fine for the regular season opener in a few weeks. Agholor set career highs in targets (95), catches (62), yards (768) and touchdowns (eight) in 2017. It could be hard for Agholor to […]

Sam Darnold Likely To Start This Week

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold received the bulk of the repetitions at practice on Sunday and is the likely starter for the third preseason game this week. Barring a bad performance this week, ESPN New York's Rich Cimini gets the impression that Darnold is the leading candidate to start in Week 1. Darnold […]

Kenny Stills Expected To Practice This Week

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (ankle) is expected to return to practice this week, according to head coach Adam Gase. Stills is more of a boom-or-bust deep threat, but he could be more consistent in the offense this year with target-hog Jarvis Landry gone. Stills has a chance to rise on draft boards with […]

Demaryius Thomas Sat Out With Wrist Issue

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (wrist) didn't play in the preseason game on Saturday due to a sore wrist. The injury doesn't appear to be very serious at all, and the Broncos were likely just playing it cautious with their No. 1 receiver. Thomas had a bad year in […]

Orlando Scandrick Signs With Chiefs

Free-agent cornerback Orlando Scandrick signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, according to a source informed of the situation. Scandrick was released by the Redskins last week when they decided to go younger at the position. He played in just 11 games due to a back injury in 2017 […]

Seahawks Tried To Trade For Jacoby Brissett

The Seattle Seahawks attempted to trade for Indianapolis Colts backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett and offered a second-round pick, which the Colts declined. Owner Jim Irsay said early this month that the team wouldn't be parting with Brissett. Colts starter Andrew Luck looks to be close to full healthy after missing all of last year with […]

Redskins Meeting With Jamaal Charles

The Washington Redskins are meeting with free-agent running back Jamaal Charles on Sunday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 31-year-old had 69 carries for 296 yards (4.3 yards per carry) in his one season with Denver in 2017 and has been a fantasy afterthought. Washington is desperate for some depth with rookie Derrius Guice […]

Bengals Release George Iloka

The Cincinnati Bengals released safety George Iloka on Sunday. He had started every game he played in since 2013, and this was purely a financial decision, as he was due $5.3 million in salary and roster bonuses this year. Iloka's release is a good sign that rookie Jeremy Bates will enter a starting role.

Charles Sims' Injury Not Considered Serious

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims (knee) injured his knee in Saturday's preseason game against the Titans but is reportedly OK. Sims' injury is not considered serious and his availability for week 1 of the regular season is not in doubt. The veteran back is in-line for a pass-catching role once again but has […]

Kelvin Benjamin Projects as a Good Value Play

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin is the clear No. 1 receiver in Buffalo. This seems fairly obvious. Drafters, however, may be weary of the fact that the Bills will be either starting a rookie gunslinger at quarterback or the not-so-exciting Nathan Peterman. These are valid points against Benjamin, but there is also a lot […]

Ronald Jones II Unimpressive Saturday

Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II had a rough day in Saturday's second preseason game. Jones II carried the ball four times and only gained two yards and no touchdowns. Fellow running back Peyton Barber had a much more impressive day on a similarly low volume and looks to start the season as the Bucs' […]

Texans May Have Found A Gem In Rookie Duke Ejiofor

Houston Texans rookie linebacker Duke Ejiofor is playing like a man on a mission in his limited opportunities. Ejiofor finished Saturday's game with two tackles plus a tackle for loss. In last week's game against Kansas City, Ejiofor recorded three quarterback hits. Ejiofor was a sixth-round pick out of Wake Forest and a former Texas […]

Justin Reid Solid Against 49ers

Houston Texans rookie safety Justin Reid shined in the team's second preseason game on Saturday night. Reid led the teams with six tackles, and three of those were solo. The Texans have Romeo Crennel back at the defensive coordinator position as well as free-agent signee Tyrann Mathieu to help bolster this Texans defense. Reid's brother, […]

Case Keenum Looks Better Saturday

After going 1-for-4 for 25 yards in the Denver Broncos preseason opener, quarterback Case Keenum looked much better in Denver's 23-24 Week 2 loss to the Bears. Going 8-for-13 and putting up 78 yards, Keenum led the offense on two scoring drives and while inaccurate at times, he looks to be gaining confidence in the offense […]

Deshaun Watson Looks Great In Second Preseason Game

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson completed five out of eight passes for 79 yards and scored one touchdown with no interceptions in his second preseason game. Watson ended the game with a 131.8 passer rating as he led the Texans on their first scoring drive of the night. Watson looked sharp and seemed to be […]

Royce Freeman Continues to Shine

You've likely heard of Saquon Barkley, Sony Michel and Nick Chubb, but it's an unheralded rookie running by the name of Royce Freeman who may emerge from the pack with the most productive rookie campaign. The Denver Broncos rookie followed up his four-carry, 38-yard, touchdown preseason debut with six carries for 20 yards - including a […]

Alfred Blue Continues Struggles Against 49ers

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue hasn't had a great preseason. After the veteran Texan gained 14 yards on eight carries against the Chiefs, he responded by gaining 17 yards on seven carries against the 49ers on Saturday. While Blue did up his yards per carry from 1.8 against Kansas City to 2.4 against San […]

Braxton Miller Pulls Down Three Catches Against 49ers

Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Miller was targeted eight times against the San Francisco 49ers in Saturday's preseason victory, hauling in three balls for 40 yards. Miller is locked in a battle for the team's slot receiver job with rookie Keke Coutee and Bruce Ellington, who caught a touchdown from starting quarterback Deshaun Watson Saturday […]

Bruce Ellington Has Strong Showing Against 49ers

Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington showed a strong connection with quarterback Deshaun Watson in Saturday's preseason victory over the San Francisco 49ers, finishing with 50 yards and a touchdown on four receptions. Ellington was Watson's favorite target in the game and continues to shine in the team's three way battle for the slot receiver […]

John Ross Makes His One Catch Count

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross posted a 29-yard catch in Saturday's preseason win against the Dallas Cowboys, his only successful grab across three targets. He also reeled in a reception on a two-point conversion. Ross is having a decent training camp and preseason, and he chalks up his lost rookie season in 2017 due […]

Tyler Eifert Likely To Play Next Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert did not play again Saturday in the preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, but he is likely to suit up for the all-important third preseason tilt against the Buffalo Bills next Sunday. The brittle tight end is a tremendous red-zone threat when he is able to stay on the […]

C.J. Uzomah Suffers Facial Laceration

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah suffered a facial laceration in the preseason game Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys. Uzomah made an impact before departing, snagging two balls for 30 yards on his two targets, including a nice 23-yard catch and run. He has had a regular role in recent seasons since Tyler Eifert has […]

Brian Hill, Tre Carson Continue Camp Battle

Cincinnati Bengals running back Brian Hill ran twice for 12 yards while adding two grabs for 47 yards and a touchdown in the preseason game Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys. Tre Carson ran six times for 24 yards and a score during his time in the backfield. Carson and Hill are among the combatants fighting […]