Keke Coutee Still Listed As Starter

Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee is still listed as the starter in the slot on the unofficial depth chart after the team traded for Kenny Stills. Coutee has been battling an ankle injury and is on the right track to play in Week 1 against the Saints on Monday night, but it's no sure […]

Saquon Barkley Looks For Redemption In Big D

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will meet the Dallas Cowboys on the road in the regular-season opener at AT&T Stadium. He'll be looking for redemption, too, as he had one of his worst statistical rushing performances in his first-career game in Dallas last season on Sept. 16. He ran 11 times for just […]

Melvin Gordon Unlikely To Be Traded

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is unlikely to be traded before the start of the regular season. Gordon must now make the decision on whether to show up and play in Week 1 against the Colts or to continue his holdout and forfeit game checks. His fantasy stock has obviously fallen while being […]

Falcons, Julio Jones Close To Deal

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said that the team is "very, very close" to a deal with wide receiver Julio Jones. "I’d be surprised and disappointed if we didn’t get it done this week. ... I think it’s very reasonable to assume it will get done this week," Blank said. The 30-year-old wideout has five […]

Ezekiel Elliott In Shape To Play In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is "very close" to inking an extension with the Cowboys and his agent, Rocky Arceneaux, said that his client is in shape to play in Week 1 this Sunday against the Giants if there is a contract. Elliott has flown back from Cabo, Mexico, and is currently in Dallas, […]

Zach Ertz Meets Redskins In Regular Season Opener

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz will face the Washington Redskins in Week 1 at Lincoln Financial Field. In his most recent home game against the 'Skins he managed nine receptions for 83 yards on 10 targets, one of seven games last season which he posted at least nine catches. Over his past four home […]

Jared Goff Lands Four-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Rams signed quarterback Jared Goff to a four-year, $134 million extension on Tuesday that will include an NFL-record $110 million in guarantees, according to a source. Goff is now under contract with the team through the 2024 season. Some are still skeptical as to whether Goff is an elite signal-caller, but the […]

Alshon Jeffery Looking To Find End Zone In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery will meet the Washington Redskins in the regular-season opener at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. He posted eight receptions for 90 yards and a score on 10 targets in his two games against Washington in 2018, including 59 yards and a score in the final on Dec. 30. He […]

Time For Darren Waller To Prove It In Week 1

With plenty of preseason hype surrounding Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller, it's time for him to show his skills when the team opens up the regular season on Monday Night Football. We saw flashes of his catching ability in a couple of exhibition contests in August, but it'll be interesting to see how well […]

Carson Wentz Set To Face Redskins In The Opener

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz will meet the Washington Redskins in the regular-season opener in Philly in Week 1. He faced the Redskins once during the 2018 season, completing 27-of-39 passes for 306 yards, two touchdowns and one interceptions, and it was the only game in his 11 appearances in which he wasn't sacked at […]

Le'Veon Bell Hopes To Gouge Bills Again

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell will make his first game appearance since an AFC Divisional Round playoff game loss with the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Jan. 14, 2018, when he takes the field in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills. He hasn't faced the Bills since Dec. 11, 2016 when […]

Sam Darnold To Face Buffalo In Regular Season Opener

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will meet the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 at home. Darnold made one appearance last season against the Bills, completing 16-of-24 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown and one interception on Dec. 9 in a 27-23 victory. He was a lot better at home than he was on the […]

Derek Carr Equipped For Clean Slate

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will look to start his second season under head coach Jon Gruden off on the right note as the team squares off against the Broncos on Monday. The 28-year-old is coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons with a career-low 19 touchdowns in 2018. With the new array of talent surrounding him […]

Josh Allen Readies For New York Jets In Week 1

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will face the New York Jets in Week 1 on the road at MetLife Stadium. Allen faced the Jets just once last season, completing 18-of-36 passes for 206 yards, no touchdown passes and two interceptions, but he did run nine times for 101 yards and a score. This will be […]

Devonta Freeman Has Tough Matchup In Week 1

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is set to begin the 2019 season as the unquestioned lead back after the departure of Tevin Coleman to San Francisco. 2018 was marred with injuries for the former Seminole, who missed part of last year with knee and groin issues. The veteran back should grab a larger share […]

Don't Start Marqise Lee In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee (knee) is expected to be brought along slowly this season and should not be used in fantasy lineups until he's able to crack Jacksonville's first unit. For now, Lee is the team's fourth wideout, and he won't be on the field enough to return consistent fantasy value. Lee shouldn't […]

D.J. Chark Has Deep-League Upside Against Chiefs

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark has a strong matchup on Sunday against a Chiefs team that allowed more receiving yards than any other team last season, making him an intriguing flex option in deep leagues. In 12-team or shallower leagues, Chark's inconsistent rookie campaign is still too fresh in our minds to suggest he […]

Antonio Brown Poised To Shine In Primetime

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown will be under the spotlight when he dons the Silver and Black for the first time on Monday Night Football's primetime stage. With all of his off-field issues from the preseason in the rearview mirror, the seven-time Pro Bowler's long-anticipated debut will assuredly not disappoint. Brown should see a […]

Dede Westbrook Should See Huge Target Share In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook is his team's best receiving threat this season, and Sunday's Week 1 meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs should remind everyone why Westbrook has been a popular sleeper pick all offseason. The Chiefs allowed more receiving yards per game than any other team in the NFL last year, and […]

Leonard Fournette Has Big Upside In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette should be in for a strong season debut when he faces the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. The Chiefs allowed the sixth-most rushing yards per game in 2018 and the second-most yards per carry. While Fournette's outlook over his first two seasons was clouded at times by the […]

Nick Foles Should Be Solid In Debut

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles will make his Jags debut at home on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs in what should be a solid performance from the former Super Bowl champion. The Chiefs boast the NFL's best offense and also one of the most shaky defensive secondaries, a situation that should lead to a […]

Dan Bailey A Decent Option In Week 1

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey survived the Kaare Vedvik experiment and remains the team's starter at the position. Bailey had a shaky 2018 season with the Vikes, hitting just 5-of-11 field goals from 40 yards or more and registering a subpar 75% field goal percentage. His career average is 86.6%, but Bailey has been statistically […]

Drew Brees Still A QB1

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has still got it. The 40-year-old is a QB1 and when he plays against the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football, expect nothing but greatness. Brees has arguably the best receiver/running back combination in the league with Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara. The Saints are playing at home in […]

Deon Cain Listed As Third Wide Receiver

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Deon Cain (knee) has had a great preseason after returning from last season's torn ACL. On Tuesday, the team released their first official depth chart of the year, and he was listed as the third wide receiver. Cain does a lot of his damage close to the line of scrimmage, which is […]

George Springer Carted Off After Crashing Into Outfield Wall

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer had to be carted off of the field after crashing into the outfield wall during Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He robbed Ryan Braun of extra bases but hit his head hard while falling backward into the protective padding. If the 29-year-old misses any significant time, Kyle Tucker becomes […]

Evan Engram Faces Tough Test in Week 1

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram gets a difficult matchup versus an athletic Cowboys linebacking corps led by Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch. Engram is likely to be a focal point in the Giants passing attack, so the targets will be there, but he might not rack up large yardage totals. He’ll likely […]

Mitch Haniger Getting Second Opinion On Injury

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is reportedly getting a second opinion on the lower back discomfort he experienced during recent rehab games. Haniger has not played since June 6 after suffering through a ruptured testicle. It has been a wholly unfortunate season for the former All-Star. At this point, it seems likely that Haniger will […]

Michael Crabtree Listed As Starter

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Crabtree was listed as a starter in three-receiver sets on the team's official depth chart. The veteran is set to start alongside fellow veteran Larry Fitzgerald and second-year man Christian Kirk. This leaves rookies Keesean Johnson and Andy Isabella in backup roles, with Isabella taking on kickoff-return duties. It will be […]

Doug Martin Released By Raiders

The Oakland Raiders have parted ways with veteran running back Doug Martin after reaching an injury settlement. The team placed the 30-year-old on the IR last week with a shoulder issue but have ultimately decided to move on with Deandre Washington playing well enough in the preseason to handle the backup role. Martin could latch […]

Mitch Keller Leaves Tuesday's Start With Wrist Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller left Tuesday's start against the Miami Marlins after taking a line drive off of his wrist. He looked to be in considerable pain, which suggests X-rays are imminent. It is an unfortunate ailment, as Keller retired the first five batters he faced and tallied three strikeouts. Look for more information […]