Footballguys #116 - 8/15 - WR Sleepers, QB By Committee, Watch For the FBG Give-Away, News & Notes and MORE

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[CLE - QB Tyrod Taylor locked in as starter](#3) 4. [NO - WR Cameron Meredith back at practice](#4) 5. [SF - RB Jeremy McNichols running with ones](#5) 6. [BAL - WR John Brown 'better than advertised'](#6) 7. [DAL - WR Cole Beasley to miss preseason game](#7) 8. [HOU - Three do not practice](#8) 9. [CLE - QB Drew Stanton to play Friday](#9) 10. [CLE - Coach unsure who will be No. 2 QB](#10) 11. [WAS - RB Derrius Guice set for Friday surgery](#11) 12. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon leaves practice early](#12) 13. [ARI - WR Brice Butler won't play](#13) 14. [SEA - RB C.J. Prosise on track for Saturday](#14) 15. [DEN - WR Carlos Henderson suspended](#15) 16. [SEA - WR Tyler Lockett has practice scare](#16) 17. [IND - RB Jordan Wilkins emerges as challenger](#17) 18. [SEA - RB C.J. Prosise returns to practice](#18) 19. [CHI - WR Allen Robinson will play some](#19) 20. [DEN - WR Courtland Sutton hurts ankle](#20) 21. [TEN - WR Rishard Matthews remains idle](#21) 22. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker won't be traded](#22) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger believed to be fine]( Source: The Athletic - Mark Kaboly Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger]( (concussion) is believed to be fine and traveled with the team for their preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Steelers will be cautious with Roethlisberger as he deals with this concussion. He should be ready for Week 1 of the regular season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [SEA - RB Rashaad Penny has surgery](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Seattle Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny (finger) underwent successful surgery on his injured finger Wednesday, Aug. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The timetable for Penny's return is 3-4 weeks. The rookie was competing with Chris Carson to be the lead back in Seattle this season. The Seahawks hope he'll be ready for Week 1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CLE - QB Tyrod Taylor locked in as starter](=) Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Cleveland Browns QB [Tyrod Taylor]( will be the team's starting quarterback, according to head coach Hue Jackson. 'I have not changed. I'm not going to change,' Jackson said. '[Tyrod Taylor]('s the starting quarterback here, and Baker (Mayfield is) the future of our organization.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Browns appear to have a plan to let Mayfield incubate on the bench for all or at least the better part of his rookie season to give him more time to grow before taking on regular season NFL defenses. The career arc of players like Philip Rivers, Jimmy Garoppolo, and Aaron Rodgers seems to point to the wisdom of waiting, and the Browns paid a lot in draft capital for Taylor, who seems plenty capable of leading a team like the Browns to wins after he took the Bills to the playoffs. We'll see if the Browns stick with their plan. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NO - WR Cameron Meredith back at practice]() Source: ESPN.com - Mike Triplett New Orleans Saints WR [Cameron Meredith]( (undisclosed) returned to practice Wednesday, Aug. 15, but did not participate in team drills. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Meredith missed all of the 2017 season due to a knee injury. Reports indicate there doesn't seem to be any concern this undisclosed injury is related to his surgically repaired knee. If healthy, Meredith could be a value pick for Fantasy GMs are his current ADP of WR49 (10.12) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [SF - RB Jeremy McNichols running with ones](=) Source: The Athletic - Matt Barrows San Francisco 49ers RB [Jeremy McNichols]( is running with the first-team Wednesday, Aug. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McNichols is a good receiving back and he had solid all-around workouts, but couldn't stick with the Bucs after being drafted in the fifth round last year. Injuries to Matt Breida and Jerick McKinnon have freed up first-team snaps and should make the battle to be the #3 back more exciting to watch with potential fantasy value waiting in the wings. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [BAL - WR John Brown 'better than advertised'](=) Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra Baltimore Ravens WR [John Brown]( has been 'a complete receiver for us,' according to head coach John Harbaugh. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown will rival Michael Crabtree for weekly ranking and value as long as he is healthy, and if Crabtree draws Tre'Davious White Week 1, Brown will be more valuable in the matchup against the Bills. Reserve a late-round pick for Brown, but be ready to move on if he gets dinged and can't get back on the field, a common scene from recent years. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [DAL - WR Cole Beasley to miss preseason game]( Source: The Athletic - Calvin Watkins Dallas Cowboys WR [Cole Beasley]( (groin) has been ruled out for the second preseason game but hopes to be able to play in the third preseason game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cowboys are rather thin at the WR position. Beasley should work as their slot receiver when healthy behind Allen Hurns and rookie Michael Gallup. Fantasy GMs aren't drafting Beasley and he's only got 'what the heck' flex value when on the field. Keep him on your waiver wire watch list but only in deeper leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [HOU - Three do not practice]( Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans WR Keke Coutee (hamstring), WR [Chris Thompson]( (concussion) and LB Whitney Mercilus (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Coutee is the rookie WR that has Fantasy GMs buzzing in Texans camp. Before his injury, Coutee was competing with Braxton Miller to be the team's no3 (slot) receiver. We'll see if he can get back on track some time before the start of the regular season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CLE - QB Drew Stanton to play Friday]() Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich Cleveland Browns QB [Drew Stanton]( will receive playing time in the second preseason game Friday, Aug. 15, because he has not played a game for anyone on the offensive staff. Stanton did not play in the first preseason game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stanton should be the odd man out in the Cleveland QB room. Tyrod Taylor will start the season and Baker Mayfield should take over at some point. Stanton could be dealt for a team in need of a veteran backup quarterback (Denver?). [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [CLE - Coach unsure who will be No. 2 QB]() Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich Cleveland Browns QBs Baker Mayfield and [Drew Stanton]( have been working behind QB [Tyrod Taylor]( during training camp, but head coach Hue Jackson said he is not sure if the team would play Mayfield or Stanton if Taylor suffered an injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mayfield has shown flashes and he's clearly the quarterback of the future for the Browns. They could go with him as the no.2 behind Taylor and then try and deal Stanton if a team needs a veteran backup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [WAS - RB Derrius Guice set for Friday surgery]() Source: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay Washington Redskins RB Derrius Guice (knee) will have surgery Friday, Aug. 17 to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to a source. Renowned Dr. James Andrews will perform the procedure. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Guice is going to miss his rookie year. Fantasy GMs will look to see if Samaje Perine or Rob Kelley can emerge as the lead back. Chris Thompson, the team's change-of-pace back, could see a larger role due to Guice's injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon leaves practice early](=) Source: Cox Media Group - Jay Morrison Cincinnati Bengals RB [Joe Mixon]( (undisclosed) left practice early Wednesday, Aug. 15, walking off under his own power and without a trainer. He did not return from the locker room. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs are excited about Mixon in 2018. He's currently going off the board at RB14 (2.10) in 12-team PPR leagues. Keep an eye on this injury situation. We'll have more news about Mixon's injury when it becomes available..stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [ARI - WR Brice Butler won't play]() Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals WR [Brice Butler]( (foot) will miss Week 2 of the preseason with a foot problem, according to head coach Steve Wilks. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Butler is listed as the no2 WR for the team opposite of Larry Fitzgerald. If healthy, Butler has the speed to take the top off the defense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [SEA - RB C.J. Prosise on track for Saturday]() Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks RB [C.J. Prosise]( (hip) is on track to play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Prosise is one of the most oft-injured backs in the NFL. If healthy, Prosise could be a weapon for the team as a pass-catching back. The talent is there for Prosise to be Chris Thompson-like but injuries and lack of opportunity cloud his fantasy value. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [DEN - WR Carlos Henderson suspended]() Source: NFL.com - Nick Shook Denver Broncos WR Carlos Henderson has been suspended for one game by the league for violation of the NFL's Policy and Program on Substance Abuse, the team announced Wednesday, Aug. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Henderson is currently on the Broncos' Reserve/Did Not Report list. Reports indicate he's dealing with some sort of family issue and may not return to football. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [SEA - WR Tyler Lockett has practice scare]() Source: The Seattle Times - Mike Vorel Seattle Seahawks WR [Tyler Lockett]( (undisclosed) went down in practice Wednesday, Aug. 15, but appeared to be OK afterwards. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lockett has already had enough of an injury history in the NFL for Fantasy GMs to proceed with cautious optimism when drafting him. With Paul Richardson (Washington) moving on in free agency, the no2 WR spot opposite Doug {NAME} is likely to be Lockett. We could see Lockett outperform his current ADP of WR56 (12.07) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [IND - RB Jordan Wilkins emerges as challenger](=) Source: 1070 The Fan - Kevin Bowen Indianapolis Colts RB Jordan Wilkins has emerged as a potential backup, taking advantage of the absence of RB [Marlon Mack]( (hamstring). [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wilkins has always been a fantasy sleeper in this undecided backfield. The rookie from Ole Miss has a good all-purpose skill set with a good size/speed combination. Wilkins has good footwork and knows how to make defenders miss in tight quarters. He needs to improve his pass protection and run with a bit more authority if he wants a large role for the Colts in 2018. Fantasy GMs need to monitor this backfield looking for value. Wilkins has a current ADP of RB56 (13.06) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [SEA - RB C.J. Prosise returns to practice]() Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks RB [C.J. Prosise]( (hip) was back at practice Wednesday, Aug. 15, after missing two sessions due to a hip flexor. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Prosise is an exciting and dynamic player when healthy...but he struggled to stay on the field and has only played in 11 games over the last two seasons combined. With the injury to Rashaad Penny, the Seahawks could get Prosise some more reps behind presumed starter Chris Carson. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [CHI - WR Allen Robinson will play some]() Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs Chicago Bears WR [Allen Robinson]( (knee) will play sparingly in Week 2 of the preseason, according to head coach Matt Nagy. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Robinson was a big signing for the Bears in free agency this offseason. If he bounces back to what he was a couple of years ago (no4 overall fantasy WR in 2015) for the Jaguars, then Fantasy GMs are going to be quite happy (and Bears fans too). His play fell off in 2016 after his breakout 2015 season, and Robinson missed all but one game last year due to this knee injury. Robinson did not play in the first preseason game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [DEN - WR Courtland Sutton hurts ankle]( Source: NFL Network - James Palmer Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton (ankle) twisted his ankle running a route in practice Wednesday, Aug. 15. He did walk off the field on his own power. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Sutton came back onto the field for the remainder of practice after the injury. The rookie from SMU has been the star of training camp for the Broncos. Sure, he's the no3 wide receiver for the team behind Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders but Sutton's size could make him a favorite target of QB Case Keenum in the red zone. He's going undrafted by Fantasy GMs in 12-team PPR leagues at this time, but feel free to take Sutton as a flier with your last pick. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [TEN - WR Rishard Matthews remains idle]() Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans WR [Rishard Matthews]( (undisclosed) remained on the sidelines at practice Wednesday, Aug. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The lack of information about this situation is not comforting. It's not like Matthews will get healthier in season, and if it takes this much rest just for him to be able to practice, getting back to his previous level of play and conditioning and staying there will be difficult. Matthews is still worth a late pick on his track record, but he might be a quick release if he can't contribute in Week 1. Corey Davis and Taywan Taylor have higher ceilings with this in mind, and Tajae Sharpe should have a shot at redemption this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker won't be traded](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker]( (finger) won't be traded, according to a league source. The Dolphins are happy Parker has advanced in his knowledge of the offense to where he knows both outside receiver spots. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's unclear what they could get for him after his numerous disappointments and failure to fulfill his first-round potential to date. Parker has plummeted down draft boards and it's fair to ask if he'll have more value than Albert Wilson this year if the trend continues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. 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