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49ers | Four grabs for De'Zhaun Stribling Fri Aug 21, 04:45 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling caught four of his five targets for 46 yards during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Aug. 20.
| Footballguys view: Stribling is getting into some rare territory catching so many passes in such a short time on the field. Dez Bryant, Demaryius Thomas (RIP), and Jeremy Maclin are the other players to catch 10 or more passes in 20 minutes of game time in two preseason games to date. Stribling won't have this large of a role to begin the season, but he is showing the ability to change fantasy leagues this year if injuries put him in a central role. His ADP is going up into the single digit rounds, and it should be. |
Raiders | Fernando Mendoza struggles Thursday Fri Aug 21, 04:45 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza completed eight of his 15 passes for 86 yards and an interception that was returned for a touchdown during the preseason game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Aug. 20.
| Footballguys view: Mendoza's pick six was regrettable, but Klint Kubiak is still changing his tune about who the Week 1 quarterback will be, leaving it much more open than he did earlier in the summer. If you are going to draft a Raiders quarterback, it should be Mendoza, and we should project the offense with Mendoza playing most or all of the games. So far, it looks like that is no reason to be lower on the offense than we would be if it looked like Kirk Cousins was going to start a significant number of games. |
Texans | Woody Marks scores Thursday Fri Aug 21, 04:45 PM
Houston Texans RB Woody Marks rushed four times for 37 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for six yards in the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Aug. 20.
| Footballguys view: Marks was excellent and looked like a back deserving of more work than a typical #2 back and the Texans run game pushed the Raiders around. That's good for Marks, Montgomery, and De'Von Achane and Malik Willis, who face the Raiders along with their Dolphin teammates in Week 1. Montgomery was rested as an entrenched starter would be, so don't worry about this performance lowering his value. |
Vikings | Justin Jefferson gaining comfort level Fri Aug 21, 04:45 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson said he is building better chemistry with QB Kyler Murray now that Murray has been named the starter and is no longer splitting reps. 'So now he has it and the connection is definitely growing,' Jefferson said. 'Work needs to be done, but it comes with time and comes with just coming out here and just working together.'
| Footballguys view: 'Work needs to be done' is balancing 'the connection is definitely growing' in this statement. Of course, if you have Jefferson, you're playing him Week 1 vs. Green Bay, but it sounds like we should temper expectations early on, if we hadn't already given Murray's history re: creating fantasy value for wide receivers. |
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Titans | Two players removed from roster Fri Aug 21, 04:39 PM
Tennessee Titans CB Nazeeh Johnson (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 21. The team also waived TE Matt Lauter.
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Colts | Indy signs JJ Galbreath Fri Aug 21, 04:31 PM
Free-agent TE JJ Galbreath (Steelers) signed with the Indianapolis Colts Friday, Aug. 21. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Texans | DeAndre Hopkins unlikely to be option Fri Aug 21, 04:25 PM
Free-agent WR DeAndre Hopkins (Ravens) is not expected to be a target for the Houston Texans, according to sources.
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Texans | Rashod Bateman may be option for HOU Fri Aug 21, 04:23 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman is believed to be a possible trade target for the Houston Texans, according to sources.
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Texans | Houston considering Kayshon Boutte? Fri Aug 21, 04:16 PM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte is believed to be a possible trade target for the Houston Texans, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: While this would be good for Boutte's playing time compared to New England, where he appears to be at the bottom of the depth chart even though he has been stacking good practices all summer, it still wouldn't be a plum fantasy spot in the run first Texans offense. Rashod Bateman was also mentioned as a possible trade target. The problem with both ideas is that Baltimore and New England see Houston as a rival for a Super Bowl berth, so they may not be keen on helping them adjust after losing a expected key contributor. |
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Eagles | Tariq Castro-Fields placed on IR Fri Aug 21, 04:07 PM
Philadelphia Eagles CB Tariq Castro-Fields (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 21.
Link to story Eagles | Brandon Hayes under contract Fri Aug 21, 04:04 PM
Free-agent WR Brandon Hayes (Eagles) signed with the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, Aug. 21. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived/injured WR Johnny Wilson (undisclosed).
Link to story Texans | Jayden Higgins placed on IR Fri Aug 21, 02:24 PM
Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins (knee) was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Friday, Aug. 21.
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NFL | Tyreek Hill not close to signing Fri Aug 21, 01:17 PM
Free agent WR Tyreek Hill (Dolphins) is not expected to sign with a team before the start of the regular season, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus.
| Footballguys view: Hill may not be ready to play until midseason or later. We'll be monitoring his progress and listening for any interest from the Chiefs or any other team that would give Hill the opportunity to become relevant for fantasy football. |
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Raiders | Las Vegas may keep three QBs on the roster Fri Aug 21, 01:04 PM
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said his staff has been discussing the idea of keeping three quarterbacks on the roster.
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Seahawks | Jake Bobo carted off during practice Fri Aug 21, 01:02 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jake Bobo was carted off from practice on Friday, Aug. 21, with an apparent injury.
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Titans | Carnell Tate returns Fri Aug 21, 11:40 AM
Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate (undisclosed) returned to practice Friday, Aug. 21.
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Giants | Najee Harris will contribute Fri Aug 21, 10:42 AM
New York Giants RB Najee Harris was brought in under the premise that he's going to be a significant contributor, even though a source told ESPN he signed a one-year minimum salary $1.215 million deal with no guaranteed money. The Giants' signing of Harris wasn't in direct response to RB Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s preseason gaffe. The team had been in contact with Harris' representative for months, and the workout was scheduled last week, sources told ESPN.
| Footballguys view: Tyrone Tracy was listed as the first team back along with Cam Skattebo on the first depth chart, so the Giants weren't sold on Skattebo being a true lead back yet early in the preseason. It's not a stretch to see Harris as the #2 back behind Skattebo, and taking more work from him than Tracy would have. Harris is on the borderline of draftable in typical leagues, and Skattebo is a shakier fourth round pick. |
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Chargers | Branson Taylor departs with injury Fri Aug 21, 02:16 AM
Los Angeles Chargers OL Branson Taylor (shoulder) left the game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Aug. 20, with a shoulder injury and did not return.
Link to story Chargers | Tyler Biadasz could miss season Fri Aug 21, 02:05 AM
Los Angeles Chargers C Tyler Biadasz (knee) suffered an ACL injury earlier this week, and head coach Jim Harbaugh provided an update following the team's preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 20, saying that the injury 'doesn't look promising.'
Link to story 49ers | Eight carries for Kaelon Black Fri Aug 21, 01:32 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Kaelon Black ran the ball eight times for 33 yards against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Aug. 20.
| Footballguys view: Black also had some excellent pass blocking reps in a great sign for his chances to be the #2 back behind Christian McCaffrey to open the season. His main competition, Jordan James, is still out with a rib injury. McCaffrey has been missing practice with "soreness" that some have speculated is contract driven. We don't see a reason to move McCaffrey down yet (but we felt that way two years ago) but we do see a reason to move Black onto our list of late round targets. |
49ers | Sincere McCormick has productive night Fri Aug 21, 01:23 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Sincere McCormick had six carries for a game-high 53 yards and a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to story Raiders | Buddy Johnson banged up Fri Aug 21, 01:12 AM
Las Vegas Raiders LB Buddy Johnson (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 20, but he was able to return in the fourth.
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Raiders | Chigozie Anusiem carted off Fri Aug 21, 01:04 AM
Las Vegas Raiders CB Chigozie Anusiem (leg) was carted off the field against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 20, with what appeared to be a serious leg injury.
Link to story Texans | Pick six for Wade Woodaz Fri Aug 21, 12:56 AM
Houston Texans LB Wade Woodaz logged two tackles (one solo) and an interception that he returned 80 yards for a touchdown versus the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to story Raiders | Mike Washington Jr. impresses again Fri Aug 21, 12:36 AM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr. carried the ball nine times for a game-high 56 yards against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 20. Washington also caught a pair of passes for 18 yards.
| Footballguys view: Washington is moving up fantasy draft boards with each passing week and big run in the preseason. Ashton Jeanty is still worth a pick at ADP near the 1-2 turn of drafts on the hopes that the Raiders running game becomes functional under Klint Kubiak, but Washington has exceeded expectations already, showing patience, vision, and footwork to get his rare size/speed combination into play at the second and third levels. He is one of the most valuable backups to take in redraft leagues and his dynasty value is definitely into the first round of remaining rookie drafts. |
Chargers | Quick night for Ladd McConkey Thu Aug 20, 11:55 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey failed to catch his only target during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to story Chargers | Four touches for Keaton Mitchell Thu Aug 20, 11:02 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell lost a yard on three carries and caught an 11-yard pass during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 20.
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Chargers | Light workload for Omarion Hampton Thu Aug 20, 10:43 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton lost a yard on his only carry during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to story Chargers | Brief appearance for Justin Herbert Thu Aug 20, 10:38 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed one of his two passes for nine yards during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 20.
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49ers | Preseason action for Brock Purdy Thu Aug 20, 10:31 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed four of his six passes for 29 yards and rushed once for three yards during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Aug. 20.
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Cardinals | Trey Benson still not practicing Thu Aug 20, 09:38 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Trey Benson (knee) has not been practicing this week.
Link to story Texans | Short night for C.J. Stroud Thu Aug 20, 09:11 PM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed four of his six passes for 27 yards during the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Aug. 20.
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Eagles | Neck injury for Elijah Moore Thu Aug 20, 09:02 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Elijah Moore (neck) did not practice Thursday, Aug. 20, after suffering a neck injury in Wednesday's practice.
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Cowboys | Michael Trigg sidelined Thu Aug 20, 08:53 PM
Dallas Cowboys TE Michael Trigg (toe) did not practice Thursday, Aug. 20, due to a toe injury.
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Saints | John Ridgeway exits practice Thu Aug 20, 08:46 PM
New Orleans Saints DT John Ridgeway (foot) exited practice Thursday, Aug. 20, after suffering a foot injury.
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Commanders | Antonio Williams fitting in Thu Aug 20, 08:33 PM
Washington Commanders WR Antonio Williams' ability to play outside and in the slot has made him a 'really good fit' for offensive coordinator David Blough's system, according to Albert Breer of SI.com.
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Browns | Alex Wright injury update Thu Aug 20, 07:53 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns DE Alex Wright (calf) is believed to have suffered a calf injury during practice Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to story Giants | Darius Alexander leaves early Thu Aug 20, 07:27 PM
New York Giants DT Darius Alexander (undisclosed) left practice early Thursday, Aug. 20, because of an undisclosed reason.
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Jets | Geno Smith set to play Thu Aug 20, 07:19 PM
New York Giants QB Geno Smith (ankle) is scheduled to be the starting quarterback for the preseason game Friday, Aug. 21, according to sources.
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NFL | Myles Gaskin retires Thu Aug 20, 07:09 PM
Free-agent RB Myles Gaskin (Seahawks) has announced his retirement from professional football.
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Vikings | Theo Jackson leaves practice Thu Aug 20, 06:57 PM
Minnesota Vikings S Theo Jackson (undisclosed) left practice early Thursday, Aug. 20, because of an apparent lower body injury.
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Chiefs | Ashton Gillotte injury update Thu Aug 20, 06:37 PM
Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs DE Ashton Gillotte (foot) may only be sidelined for three weeks because of his injury and has a chance to be available for Week 1 if his recovery goes well.
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Bills | Skyler Bell sits out Thu Aug 20, 06:37 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Skyler Bell (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to story Jets | DT Sheffield on injured reserve Thu Aug 20, 06:20 PM
New York Jets WR DT Sheffield (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 20, after clearing waivers.
Link to story Chargers | Luke Grimm moved to IR Thu Aug 20, 06:18 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Luke Grimm (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 20, after clearing waivers.
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Dolphins | Quinn Ewers progressing Thu Aug 20, 06:16 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers (groin) was able to do some throwing Wednesday, Aug. 19, and is making progress in his recovery, according to head coach Jeff Hafley.
| Footballguys view: As the primary backup to Malik Willis, the Dolphins are going to be wisely cautious with Ewers. He was injured last Friday and is back throwing in less than a week. Groin injuries can be tricky, but it sounds like he should be ready to hold a clipboard and be "one play away" come Week 1. |
Dolphins | A.J. Henning unable to finish practice Thu Aug 20, 06:13 PM
Miami Dolphins WR A.J. Henning (back) left practice early Thursday, Aug. 20, because of a back contusion, according to a source.
Link to story Giants | Malik Nabers sits out Thursday Thu Aug 20, 06:08 PM
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 20.
| Footballguys view: Nabers avoided the PUP list to begin training camp, but he's not yet up to full speed according to HC John Harbaugh. So long as there are no setbacks, Nabers should be ready for Week 1. His current ADP is WR14 (3.09) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
Cowboys | Jaydon Blue on field Thursday Thu Aug 20, 06:02 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue (shoulder) participated in practice Thursday, Aug. 20.
| Footballguys view: Blue played in the preseason game against Seattle, but he missed the scrimmage against the Saints on Tuesday. He's back out there trying to win the backup job behind Javonte Williams. We'll see if he can win the job over guys like Phil Mafah and Malik Davis. |
Saints | Day off for Chris Olave Thu Aug 20, 05:49 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 20, because of a scheduled day off.
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