Najee Harris A Low-End RB1 In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris will open the season with a road matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Harris dealt with a Lisfranc injury throughout training camp but he is reportedly healthy and should see yet another huge share of the backfield carries in Pittsburgh in 2022. The second-year running back had […]

Kenneth Walker III Is A Game-Time Decision

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (hernia) is considered a game-time decision for Week 1, according to head coach Pete Carroll. The rookie running back is expected to get in some work on Thursday. He continues to deal with a hernia issue that could limit him to begin the season. The team is expected […]

Jonathan Schoop Activated From Injured List

The Detroit Tigers activated infielder Jonathan Schoop (ankle) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and recalled left-hander Joey Wentz from the minors. In corresponding moves, the team optioned right-hander Luis Castillo and infielder Josh Lester to Triple-A Toledo. Schoop initially landed on the injured list with a sprained ankle on Aug. 20. Expect him […]

Mitch Trubisky A QB2 In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky will debut for his new team in a road game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Trubisky managed to hold off upstart rookie Kenny Pickett in training camp thanks to some strong performances in the preseason games. In Week 1, he will take on a Cincinnati defense that was […]

Luis Robert On The Bench Against A's

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hand, wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics. Robert was hit by a pitch on Tuesday and suffered a bruised left hand, so he'll miss his second straight game Thursday. The 25-year-old was dealing with a wrist injury on the same hand before […]

Giancarlo Stanton Still Out Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. Stanton will miss his third straight game after missing the entire doubleheader on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should consider the 32-year-old slugger to be day-to-day for now. With Stanton out again on Thursday, Miguel Andujar will serve […]

Browns Defense A Solid Option In Week 1

The Cleveland Browns defense opens the 2022 season with a road game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Cleveland's defense will take on a familiar face as former Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will be under center for Carolina. The Panthers were a very favorable matchup for fantasy defenses in 2021, allowing the second-most fantasy […]

Cade York A Low-End Option In Week 1

Cleveland Browns kicker Cade York showed off a strong leg in training camp and will make his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. York, a rookie out of LSU, will hope to bring some consistency to a kicker position that has long been an issue for Cleveland's special teams. While York has […]

Jamison Crowder A Shaky Streaming Option

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jamison Crowder will be making his team debut on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams. The 29-year-old signed with the Bills this offseason after three seasons with the New York Jets. The expectation is that Crowder is going to be the backup slot receiver to begin the season. There is […]

Isaiah McKenzie A Shaky Option Versus Rams

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (groin) appears to be ready to play after getting in back-to-back practices. The 27-year-old is expected to begin the season as the starting slot receiver in Buffalo. However, Jamison Crowder is also likely to see snaps in the slot, which could make for a frustrating situation in fantasy leagues. […]

Gabe Davis A Possible WR2 For Week 1

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis has made some significant strides during his first two seasons in the league. The 23-year-old finished with 35 receptions, 549 receiving yards, and six touchdowns in 16 games last season. Those stats were with Emmanuel Sanders and Cole Beasley on the roster as well. Now, Davis has taken full […]

Stefon Diggs Remains A WR1 For Season Opener

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs has stepped his game up to another level since joining this team. In two seasons, Diggs has 100-plus receptions and over 1,200 receiving yards in each of his first two years. The expectation is that he'll continue to be one of the best wideouts in the league. He'll draw […]

Keep An Eye On Curtis Samuel In Week 1

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel is set to return to the field after an injury-riddled 2021. The 26-year-old was dealt a bad hand last season as he struggled with groin and hamstring issues for most of the year. Now that he's been declared healthy, Samuel has a shot at returning to his pre-injury form. In 2020, […]

Wait And See With Jahan Dotson In Week 1

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson is set to make his career debut on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While the No. 16 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft has loads of talent visible in training camp, it would be best to take a wait-and-see approach with Dotson in Week 1. Rookie wide receivers have historically […]

J.D. McKissic A Decent PPR Option In Week 1

Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic could receive solid passing down usage in Week 1. The 29-year-old is locked into working as the lead receiver in Washington's backfield. While that does provide upside, he is essentially game script-dependent. That being said, there is the chance that Washington plays from behind in this matchup due to their […]

Carson Wentz Only A Desperation Play In Week 1

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is set to debut with his third team in three years on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite his past struggles, there is some belief that Wentz is the player who can take Washington's playmakers to another statistical level in 2022. The Commanders have had the misfortune of having a quarterback carousel […]

Terry McLaurin A Solid WR2 For Week 1

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is locked in to lead the team's receiving game for Week 1. The fourth-year pro is set to face a Jacksonville Jaguars pass defense that was middle of the pack in 2021. With his new passer, Carson Wentz, a new level for McLaurin could be unlocked as he's been continuously hampered throughout […]

Lou Trivino Dealing With Back Spasms

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Lou Trivino (back) is dealing with back spasms, manager Aaron Boone said on Wednesday. Trivino said it's something he deals with about once a year, and it usually takes two or three days to clear up. With that said, it's unlikely that he'll be available out of the bullpen in […]

Antonio Gibson Operating As Lead Back In Week 1

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson is set to assume most of the backfield work in Week 1. Although the 24-year-old was a popular bust pick for many in the offseason, his door to production has reopened due to the unfortunate injury to teammate Brian Robinson. He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list while recovering from surgery […]

Nestor Cortes Starting Against Twins Thursday

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) is listed as the team's scheduled starter on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. He'll be activated at some point before the start from the 15-day injured list after he landed on the IL on Aug. 25 with a left groin strain. The 27-year-old southpaw didn't make a minor […]

DJ LeMahieu Ticketed For Injured List

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) will be placed on the injured list with a sprained toe, according to skipper Aaron Boone. LeMahieu had not been in the team's starting lineup since Sunday, and he'll now miss another week of action, at the very least. It's another big blow to a struggling Yankees team […]

Victor Robles Dealing With Neck Stiffness

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (neck) was scratched from the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals due to neck stiffness. With Robles out, Alex Call got the start in left field and was hitting ninth, while Lane Thomas moved to center field and hit leadoff against Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright. Fantasy […]

Tony La Russa Hopes To Rejoin Team Next Week

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa "is going to be OK" after an extensive medical checkup, according to his friends. La Russa is hoping to rejoin the team as early as next week after he stepped away due to an unspecified health issue. The White Sox have dealt with numerous injuries in 2022, but […]

Zack Wheeler Plays Catch Again Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (forearm) played catch from 90 feet on Thursday and will do so again from 120 feet on Friday. After that, he'll progress to a bullpen session, and he could return to the starting rotation without making a minor league rehab start. That's good news for fantasy managers, as time […]

Brewers Option Esteury Ruiz To Minors

The Milwaukee Brewers optioned outfielder Esteury Ruiz to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday and reinstated infielder Mike Brosseau (oblique) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Ruiz has gone hitless in eight at-bats with two runs scored over three games after Milwaukee called up him at the start of September when rosters expanded. The […]

J.K. Dobbins' Status To Be Determined Friday

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) is ascending quickly in his recovery from a torn ACL that kept him out all last season, and his status for the Week 1 regular season opener against the New York Jets won't be determined until Friday. Dobbins has been limited so far […]

Dak Prescott Limited With Ankle Injury

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice, but he told reporters it's nothing to be worried about. Prescott said he wore a new pair of shoes, which caused discomfort in his ankle. There doesn't appear to be anything to see here, and the 29-year-old signal-caller should be just fine for a […]

Van Jefferson Likely To Miss Multiple Games

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) is likely to miss more than one game to kick off the 2022 regular season, according to a league source. Jefferson has already been ruled out for the Thursday night season opener against the Buffalo Bills, and it's looking like he won't play in Week 2 against […]

Christian McCaffrey On The Week 1 Injury Report

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (shin) was added to the Week 1 injury report with a shin injury on Thursday, but he was a full participant in practice. Fantasy managers are already cringing seeing McCaffrey on the first injury report of the season, but thankfully this injury is unlikely to keep him sidelined for […]

George Kittle Could Be Held Out In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle's groin injury is "not good," and contingency plans are in place in case he's ruled out for Week 1 against the Chicago Bears, according to sources. One source characterized Kittle's injury as serious enough that it would be best for him to miss a game. The 28-year-old missed […]