Texans Starters Won't Play Much In Second Preseason Game

According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien says that the team's starters have had a good week of practice and will be playing about as much in Saturday's preseason game against the 49ers as they did in the team's preseason opener against the Chiefs. This should mean that […]

Hakeem Valles Standing Out In Tight End Battle

Detroit Lions tight end Hakeem Valles was listed under "other" section of the team's Week 1 preseason depth chart. He responded to that by leading all Lions tight ends with two catches for 23 yards against the Oakland Raiders. His performance gained him some time with the first-team offense during joint practices with the New […]

Saquon Barkley Sitting Out Of Practice

New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is sitting out of practice for the third straight day on Thursday. The Giants are being extra cautious with their stud rookie, and it's probably unlikely that he'll play in the second preseason game on Friday. Barkley was as advertised in the first preseason game and […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Not Worried About Contract

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. isn't worried about long-term contract extension talks. "I definitely think it's going to work itself out. When is it going to happen? You don't know ... It's a matter of time, just like everything in life," Beckham said. He's likely to continue to sit out preseason games […]

Lions Backup Quarterback Job Up for Grabs

Detroit Lions quarterbacks Matt Cassel and Jake Rudock have been battling throughout camp to become Matthew Stafford's backup. Cassel started the team's first preseason game against the Raiders and finished 10-for-18 for 81 yards. However, he also fumbled when he was sacked on the Lions last drive as they trailed 16-10. Rudock finished 12-for-19 for […]

James Washington Should Play Plenty Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington had a quiet preseason debut against the Philadelphia Eagles last Thursday. The rookie receiver caught two passes for 44 yards in the game. Perhaps more interesting, however, is the fact Washington played over 70% of his team's offensive snaps in the game. He should see another big workload in […]

Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel Not Expected To Play Thursday

New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead and Sony Michel (knee) are not expected to play in the preseason game against the Eagles on Thursday. The Patriots are just being cautious here, and Michel might not play at all in the preseason. That'll obviously hurt his fantasy stock going into the season in what'll be […]

Matt Patricia Is Quiet On If Matthew Stafford Will Play Friday

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia was quiet on Thursday about how much quarterback Matthew Stafford will play in Friday night's preseason game against the New York Giants. Stafford did not dress for the Lions first preseason game, leaving Matt Cassel and Jake Rudock to take all the snaps. Since Stafford's job isn't going anywhere, […]

Tom Brady Expected To Play Thursday

The plan is for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (back) to play in the preseason game on Thursday against the Eagles, and it wouldn't be a surprise if he plays deep into the first half. Brady was dealing with a minor back injury last week and was unsurprisingly held out of the first preseason […]

The Uncertainty of LeSean McCoy

Certain circumstances surrounding Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy stemming from alleged assault charges have yet to be resolved. If you plan on drafting McCoy, be sure to pair him with Chris Ivory. The Bills have made significant overhauls to the offense with a new quarterback set to take advantage of what is led to be […]

Laquon Treadwell Looking Forward to Fresh Start

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell has always been his harshest critic. The former first-round pick has failed to live up to expectations during his first two years in the NFL, but indications out of training camp suggest that Treadwell may finally be able to turn things around this season. To be clear, Treadwell is […]

Travis Frederick Dealing With Stingers

Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick (neck) will miss a few practices and will not play in the second preseason game due to stingers in his neck. Frederick actually visited a specialist on Wednesday to confirm that he was suffering only from stingers and from nothing more serious. "Everything is good other than the stingers," said […]

Kenneth Dixon In Line For Preseason Debut Monday

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon will make his preseason debut on Monday night against the Colts after sitting out the first few weeks of camp. The third-year back has flashed some skill in both the running and passing game when he's managed to stay healthy, which unfortunately hasn't been frequent. Dixon will battle veteran […]

Maxx Williams Back At Practice Thursday

Baltimore Ravens fourth-year tight end Maxx Williams returned to practice Thursday after missing the team's preseason game against the Rams. The oft-injured tight end will look to get back on track prior to the Sept. 1 roster cutdown as he battles for a spot on the Ravens roster. It will be an uphill climb for […]

Tavon Austin Draws Rave Reviews From His Quarterback

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin drew rave reviews from his quarterback Dak Prescott, who called him, "not just a gadget player." Prescott went on to say that he was surprised by Austin's ability as a receiver, complimenting his route running and catching ability. It's unlikely Austin makes much noise early in the season, as […]

Braden Smith Could Start At Right Tackle For Colts

The Indianapolis Colts drafted two rookies this offseason, and it's possible that both will be starters. The Colts run game has been next to non-existent in recent years. With Marlon Mack, multiple rookies and veteran Robert Turbin in the mix, there is some potential in the backfield. Quarterback Andrew Luck would also appreciate a line […]

Jermaine Gresham Still On PUP List

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham is still on the team's Physically Unable to Perform list going into their second preseason game. At this point, it seems unlikely that the veteran tight end will start the season healthy, paving the way for fellow tight end Ricky Seals-Jones. Seals-Jones should be considered a mid-range TE2 with […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Looks To Continue Preseason Success

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster accounted for one of the plays of the game last week in his team's preseason debut against the Philadelphia Eagles. Smith-Schuster caught just one pass, but it went for a 71-yard touchdown. The second-year receiver has been dealing with a knee issue, which has caused him to miss some […]

Bills Building Team Bonds On And Off The Field

Hard work and team unity continues on in Buffalo Bills training camp and head coach Sean McDermott is taking note. "This is one of the more focused, harder working groups I've been around." Says McDermott, "The team is benefiting having training camp take place in Rochester at St. John Fisher campus rather than the comfy […]

Brian Winters Part Of A Banged-Up Offensive Line

New York Jets offensive guard Brian Winters (abdomen) continues to rest and he is unlikely to play during the preseason. The offensive line has been banged up early on, as OT Ben Ijalana (shoulder) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, while OT Kelvin Beachum (foot) has been sidelined due to a foot ailment. The […]

Jermaine Kearse Enjoys Competition At Wideout

New York Jets wide receiver Jermaine Kearse enjoys the fact that the roster is littered with playmakers at the position and, as he says, "The competition is tight." He and Robby Anderson had breakout performances in 2017, and they're rejoined by Quincy Enunwa, who is now healthy. Terrelle Pryor is also in the mix for a […]

Teddy Bridgewater Might Be A Nice Trade Chip

New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was sharp in his first preseason appearance and the club currently has three starting-caliber signal callers on the roster. Rookie quarterback Sam Darnold is the future - and potentially the present - while veteran quarterback Josh McCown is also in the mix on a much higher salary. The team is willing […]

Vontaze Burfict Wearing Walking Boot

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict (foot) has been absent for the past two days of practice after being fitted for a walking boot due to an injury suffered Monday. The severity of the injury is not yet known, but he was already slipping down draft boards in IDP leagues since he'll be suspended for the […]

Redskins To Monitor Thursday Versus Jets

The Washington Redskins will play their second preseason game Thursday versus the New York Jets. There will be a lot of players being used so here are the important ones to watch. First off, there will be players who are safe and merely need to not get injured. The main fantasy names there are Alex […]

Griff Whalen Working Ahead Of Ryan Switzer

Both Oakland Raiders wide receivers Griff Whalen and Ryan Switzer have been working out of the slot, but Whalen has worked ahead of Switzer in practices. The two are both undersized slot men with experience in the return game. “It’s neck-and-neck with those guys. When Seth Roberts gets back, it’s a very competitive position at […]

Seth Roberts A Trade Candidate

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts is an obvious trade candidate, and the Raiders could be off the hook for his $2.25 million salary. He hasn't been healthy in training camp, although he returned to practice Wednesday. Ryan Switzer and Griff Whalen have handled most of the slot work in Roberts' absence. It seems as […]

Dak Prescott Starting to Click With WRs

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had this to say when asked about his wide receivers: "We're starting to really click. We're started to get it." With newcomers Allen Hurns and Tavon Austin in the mix, it is vital for Prescott and company to get down their timing and route running. Prescott knows that for the Cowboys to have […]

Blake Bortles Struggles In Joint Practice

The Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings held a joint practice on Wednesday at the Vikings training facility in Eagan, Minnesota. Though the run game looked strong during the session, Jaguars.com's John Oehser reports that Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles struggled against Minnesota's defense, throwing an interception to Terence Newman and nearly tossing another to Xavier Rhodes. […]

Cole Beasley Won't Play in the Second Preseason Game

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (groin) sat out the first preseason game and will sit out the second game as well. He's dealing with a groin injury and has a history of soft tissue injuries. He hasn't done much lately, gaining over 50 yards just once in his past 21 games. Still, he seems […]

DeAndre Hopkins Gets Into Scuffle

The Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers participated in a quiet practice Wednesday morning until a scuffle broke out between Texans star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and 49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward. Hopkins was running a route versus Ward, and the two got physical after Hopkins made the catch. Ward pushed Hopkins and knocked his helmet […]