David Njoku Catches One Ball Friday

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught his lone target for a seven-yard gain in a 24-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Friday's preseason game. Njoku got the start and was on the field with quarterback Deshaun Watson, but the Cleveland offense struggled to move the ball. The 26-year-old Njoku signed a big contract […]

Desmond Ridder Sees Bulk Of Snaps On Friday

Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder saw the bulk of the snaps during Friday's preseason opener against the Detroit Lions. He completed 10 of 22 passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns while also adding a team-most 59 rushing yards. Ridder is expected to open the season as Marcus Mariota's backup, so it makes sense […]

D'Ernest Johnson Quiet In Preseason Game Friday

Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson struggled in a 24-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Friday's preseason game. Johnson gained zero yards on three carries and lost a fumble in the contest. The veteran running back got the start and was in on the three series in which Deshaun Watson played, but the offense […]

Marcus Mariota Runs Wild In Falcons Debut

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota played the first drive of Friday's preseason game against the Detroit Lions. He used his legs to make plays happen, going 2-for-2 with 36 passing yards while also rushing three times for 23 yards and a touchdown on the ground. After a successful opening scoring drive, Mariota was replaced by […]

Zay Jones Logs Team-High 47 Receiving Yards In Preseason Loss

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones caught two of four targets for 47 yards in Friday's 24-13 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. Jones flashed his growing rapport with Trevor Lawrence early on as he hauled in a 32-yard catch on the first pass the Jaguars attempted. The former second-round pick signed with Jacksonville this past offseason in hopes […]

Jerome Ford Scores Twice Friday

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford carried the ball 10 times for 57 yards and a touchdown in a 24-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Friday's preseason game. Ford also caught four of his five targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in the win. The fifth-round rookie out of Cincinnati was Cleveland's offensive […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Leads Jaguars In Carries In Preseason Debut

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. scampered for 23 yards on a team-high nine carries while catching his lone target for 10 yards in Friday's preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. The sophomore running back suffered a season-ending foot injury as a rookie in 2021 before he could log a single snap in the preseason, […]

Dee Alford Comes Up Big In Falcons' Win

Atlanta Falcons rookie cornerback Dee Alford put on a show during Friday's preseason opener against the Detroit Lions. He was all over the field, racking up Atlanta's lone interception and a team-most eight total tackles. Alford played collegiate football for Tusculum University, then dabbled in pro ball with the CFL's Winnipeg franchise in 2020 and […]

Trevor Lawrence Shows Off Strong Arm In Preseason Opener

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence connected on 6-of-12 passing attempts for 95 yards and a touchdown, including a 36-yard pass to Zay Jones on his first throw of Friday's loss to the Cleveland Browns. The second-year quarterback also rushed for 11 yards on one attempt in the three offensive series he appeared in. With former Philadelphia Eagles head coach […]

Younghoe Koo Achieves Perfection On Friday

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo went 2-for-2 on field goals and 3-for-3 on extra points during Friday's preseason opener against the Detroit Lions. He has established himself as one of the NFL's best kickers and faces no competition heading into 2022. Fantasy managers looking for consistent production at the kicker position should turn to someone […]

Austin Seibert Converts Both Kicks On Friday

Detroit Lions kicker Austin Seibert connected on his lone field goal and lone extra point attempt during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He is competing with second-year kicker Riley Patterson for the lead job heading into 2022. Seibert was the Lions' kicker for the first six games in 2021, connecting on all five […]

Riley Patterson Nails All Three Kicks On Friday

Detroit Lions kicker Riley Patterson went 2-for-2 on field goals and also converted his lone extra-point attempt during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Patterson was the Lions' kicker for the final seven weeks of his rookie season last year, going an impressive 16-for-16 on extra points and 13-for-14 on field goals. Given his […]

Craig Reynolds Totals Five Touches On Friday

Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds rushed three times for 13 yards against the Atlanta Falcons during Friday's preseason opener. He also turned two targets into two catches for an additional five receiving yards. Reynolds impressed in his third pro season last year, totaling 230 rushing yards and 52 receiving yards. Heading into 2022, the […]

Jermar Jefferson Leads Backfield With Nine Carries

Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson rushed nine times for 19 yards during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He also turned two targets into one reception for an additional three receiving yards. Jefferson totaled 97 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns while filling a depth role for Detroit last season. Heading into 2022, he'll […]

Joe Burrow Runs Sprints Before Friday's Preseason Game

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (appendectomy) was running sprints ahead of Friday's preseason bout against Arizona. Although the signal-caller is still working his way back from surgery, it appears he's inching closer to a return. The 25-year-old is coming off a fantastic 2021-22 campaign, finishing his sophomore year by throwing for 4,611 yards and 34 […]

D'Andre Swift Scores In Preseason Opener

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift rushed four times for 20 yards and one touchdown during Friday's preseason loss to the Atlanta Falcons. As expected, all of his reps came with the starters on the opening drive. Swift amassed 617 rushing yards, 452 receiving yards, and seven total touchdowns en route to finishing as the […]

Kalil Pimpleton Commands Six Targets On Friday

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton hauled in three of six targets for 15 yards during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. The Central Michigan product signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent and offers impressive bursts of speed on offense and special teams. He won't have fantasy relevance in 2022 […]

Devin Funchess Catches Touchdown Pass In Opener

Detroit Lions tight end Devin Funchess hauled in all four of his targets during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He finished with 19 yards and was also on the receiving end of Detroit's lone passing touchdown. Funchess hasn't played a regular-season snap since Week 1 of the 2019 season, but he has converted […]

Nick Harris Carted Off The Field On Friday

Cleveland Browns center Nick Harris (knee) left Friday's exhibition versus Jacksonville. After only the second play, the 23-year-old suffered a right knee injury, requiring a cart ride to the locker room for further evaluation. Harris, a 2020 fifth-round pick, is expected to be the Browns' starting center this season, although his availability moving ahead is […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Hauls In Both Targets On Friday

Detroit Lions second-year wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown hauled in both of the passes thrown his way during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He ran with the starters during the first offensive drive and racked up 29 yards. St. Brown had a memorable rookie season in 2021, posting a whopping 151.1 fantasy points […]

Kalif Raymond Commands Four Targets In Opener

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond was targeted four times during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He primarily played with the second unit, finishing with two catches and 52 yards in the loss. Raymond had a decent 2021 season with Detroit, catching 48 passes for 576 yards and four touchdowns en route to […]

Tom Kennedy Paces Receivers In Preseason Opener

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy led the team with 12 targets, eight catches, and 104 receiving yards during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He saw targets in the second, third, and fourth quarters. Kennedy bounced around the Lions' organization in 2019 and 2021, catching six passes for 54 yards last season. He […]

Brandon Allen Exits Preseason Game With A Concussion

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (concussion) exited Friday's preseason matchup versus the Arizona Cardinals. He will not return. With Joe Burrow (appendectomy) sitting this one out, Allen was handling things under center, although the 29-year-old didn't last long. He has been a relatively reliable backup over his last two years in Cincinnati, accumulating 1,074 yards, […]

Tim Boyle Completes Touchdown Pass In Preseason Opener

Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle finished 9-for-16 with 111 yards, one touchdown, and one interception during Friday's preseason loss to the Atlanta Falcons. He took over for Jared Goff at the end of the first quarter and played the remainder of the half. He likely has a leg up on fellow quarterback David Blough in […]

David Blough Sees Most Reps At Quarterback

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough completed 18 of 28 passes for 141 yards during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. His final stat line included zero touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also picked up a team-most 22 yards on the ground. The 27-year-old Purdue product spent most of last season as the Lions' No. […]

Zach Wilson Suffers Knee Injury

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (knee) left Friday's preseason matchup against the Eagles. The sophomore signal-caller went down untouched in the first quarter, immediately limping off the field with a right knee injury. Wilson should undergo further testing to determine the severity of the ailment. However, if he misses time this season, Joe Flacco, […]

Elijah Mitchell Dealing With A Hamstring Issue

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) may miss the entire preseason. The 24-year-old is currently dealing with a hamstring issue, although he's forecasted to be ready for Week 1. He was the team's most productive back last season, finishing the year with 963 yards and five rushing touchdowns off 207 carries, so being […]

Is Jahan Dotson Worth Drafting? Fantasy Football Rookie Outlook

The Washington Commanders used their first-round pick (No. 16 overall) in the 2022 NFL draft to select Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson. Dotson stands 5'11" and weighs 183 pounds and will team with Terry McLaurin to give new Washington quarterback Carson Wentz two talented receivers to target. Dotson was the RotoBaller consensus rookie WR8 […]

Fantasy Football Injury Report For NFL RBs: Preseason Updates On Najee Harris, Antonio Gibson, J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards, James Robinson and Kenneth Gainwell

Below you will find our updated fantasy football injuries report for running backs in the 2022 NFL preseason as of Friday August 12th. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air during training camp, including Najee Harris, Antonio Gibson, J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards, James Robinson, and Kenneth Gainwell. With peak draft […]

Quarterback Fantasy Football Sleepers - 2022 Later-Round Draft Targets

Today I'm here to discuss some quarterback fantasy football sleepers and value picks. Identifying undervalued players in the late rounds of fantasy football drafts is one of the best ways to give you a better shot of winning your fantasy leagues year in and year out. This is especially true with the quarterback position, as […]