Footballguys #117 - 8/16 - Perfect Draft, Master Plan, Choose Your Own Adventure, Give-Away and MORE

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[Projections Dominator Updated]( Make the projections work the way you want them to with our Projections Dominator. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [PHI - QB Nick Foles exits with shoulder injury](#1) 2. [WAS - RB Samaje Perine suffers injury](#2) 3. [NE - RB Rex Burkhead has minor injury](#3) 4. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger good to go](#4) 5. [SEA - RB Chris Carson the bellcow](#5) 6. [TEN - TE Delanie Walker exits](#6) 7. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley idle Thursday](#7) 8. [SEA - RB Rashaad Penny may miss regular season action](#8) 9. [GB - RB Jamaal Williams Ankle Injury](#9) 10. [NE - OL Isaiah Wynn Carted Off With Ankle Injury](#10) 11. [OAK - DE Khalil Mack to miss another game](#11) 12. [NE - WR Kenny Britt remains injured](#12) 13. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook's status uncertain](#13) 14. [DAL - RB Tavon Austin unsure about playing status](#14) 15. [LAC - Forrest Lamp has been limited](#15) 16. [CLE - WR Dez Bryant, CLE may not get deal done now](#16) 17. [LAC - QB Philip Rivers to play in preseason game](#17) 18. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon back on field](#18) 19. [SEA - WR Doug {NAME} sprinting](#19) 20. [SEA - WR Tyler Lockett not practicing](#20) 21. [SEA - RB Mike Davis returns](#21) 22. [CIN - Status quo for WR A.J. Green](#22) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [PHI - QB Nick Foles exits with shoulder injury](=) Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane Philadelphia Eagles QB [Nick Foles]( (shoulder) had to exit the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 16, against the New England Patriots due to a shoulder strain, according to the club. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team is calling it a strain. Stay tuned to see how they proceed. Foles obviously has a huge role depending on how quickly Carson Wentz is ready. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [WAS - RB Samaje Perine suffers injury](=) Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins RB [Samaje Perine]( (ankle) left the preseason game early Thursday, Aug. 16, and is being evaluated for an ankle sprain. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stay tuned to this one. Rough news for a backfield reeling from the lost of Derrius Guice. Things get thin if Perine were to be limited. And the door opens for Rob Kelly. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NE - RB Rex Burkhead has minor injury]() Source: The Athletic - Jeff Howe New England Patriots RB [Rex Burkhead]( (undisclosed) is dealing with a minor injury but could have played in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 16, if it was a regular season game, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is about as much as you can expect from New England on an injury like this. Doesn't look like a big deal. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger good to go]( Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Gerry Dulac Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger]( is out of the concussion protocol. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We don't expect to see a ton of him before Week 1, but it seems as if he is out of the woods. He reportedly did not suffer a concussion. Roethlisberger isn't a top fantasy quarterback, but he flirts with top ten numbers many weeks out of the year. He's an outstanding part of a QBBC and a serviceable option as your QB1 if you have a solid backup as well. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [SEA - RB Chris Carson the bellcow](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Seattle Seahawks RB [Chris Carson]( is the team's bellcow at running back, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This makes sense as not only is rookie Reshard Penny hurt, but as reported in this week's Footballguys Training Camp Report, his pass protection is shaky. Before his injury, Carson showed last season he could do it all, so the team should have no issue putting him in for a chunk of carries. His ADP stands at 43rd back off the board, with an overall spot of 118, which makes him a nice buy-low option right now. We expect that a healthy Penny will come in for his share of carries, but Carson isn't going anywhere and has plenty of value. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [TEN - TE Delanie Walker exits]() Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans TE [Delanie Walker]( (undisclosed) left practice Thursday, Aug. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] After you get through the obvious guys -- Travis Kelce, Rob Gronwkowski, and the like -- Walker is often a sneaky-effective tight end option. So this injury is a concern and one we will watch closely. Reports have updated that this is a toe injury, so it's hard to know how serious it is. We'll keep you up to date but we are cautiously optimistic he will be back before the season starts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley idle Thursday]() Source: New York Post - Paul Schwartz New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is out of practice again Thursday, Aug. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Nothing to see here, move along. As much as the Giants desperately need his help in the regular season, they won't risk him a ton in preseason. He's going as a top ten fantasy running back, and while that's always a little scary with rookies, we think his talent warrants it, hamstring issues or not. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [SEA - RB Rashaad Penny may miss regular season action](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny (finger) possibly might miss 'a game or two' to open up the regular season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The timetable for his recovery is around 3-4 weeks from now. That means his status for Week 1 against the Broncos is very much in question. Even though Pete Carroll is optimistic about the situation, Fantasy GMs should plan on the rookie first-round pick missing some time. Chris Carson could begin the season as the starter for Seattle. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [GB - RB Jamaal Williams Ankle Injury](=) Source: PackersWire - Zach Kruse Packers running back [Jamaal Williams]( suffered an ankle injury in Thursday's game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll be looking for information here Friday morning on Williams. We've been projecting Williams to lead the backfield in Green Bay. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NE - OL Isaiah Wynn Carted Off With Ankle Injury]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Patriots' first-round pick, OL Isaiah Wynn was carted off with an ankle injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There seems to be some question as to whether it's an Achilles or ankle injury. Either way, the cart is not good. Stay tuned here. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [OAK - DE Khalil Mack to miss another game]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Oakland Raiders DE Khalil Mack will not report to the team before their second preseason game, which means he will be fined an additional $814,000, according to a source. It does not appear that the two sides are close to any resolution. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is baffling. As bad as that defense was in 2017, how much worse will it be minus Mack? Seems like the right move is to either trade him or get this deal done. When he's back, no matter what team, he's a great IDP asset. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NE - WR Kenny Britt remains injured](=) Source: Boston Herald - Kevin Duffy New England Patriots WR [Kenny Britt]( (hamstring) is still recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered on June 5. He hasn't taken any reps in one-on-one or team drills. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Britt hasn't lived up to his original billing and we aren't expecting that to change. Britt probably isn't worth rostering at this point unless someone gets hurt. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook's status uncertain](=) Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Ben Goessling Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook]('s (knee) status for the second preseason game has not been announced yet, but head coach Mike Zimmer said he has decided if Cook will play. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We are anxious to see Cook play but there's no rush. We know he's a high-end RB2 with upside when healthy and reports are he is exactly that. His ADP is right at 10, and he should be a safe bet to at least meet that. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [DAL - RB Tavon Austin unsure about playing status]( Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota Dallas Cowboys WR [Tavon Austin]( (hamstring) said he is feeling good but is not sure if the coaches will allow him to play in the second preseason game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're not sure what role he will play whenever he gets on the field, as he is listed at both running back and receiver depending on who you ask. They say he's not a gadget player. We'll see. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [LAC - Forrest Lamp has been limited]( Source: ESPN.com - Eric D. Williams Los Angeles Chargers OG Forrest Lamp (knee) has been limited to mostly individual drills since returning to practice this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Chargers always have offensive line drama. They really need Lamp to come back as their other options behind him aren't great and Philip Rivers deserves a good offensive line. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CLE - WR Dez Bryant, CLE may not get deal done now]() Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Free-agent WR [Dez Bryant]('s (Cowboys) visit with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 16, may be more about the two sides getting to know each other better than it is to reach a contract agreement, according to a source. Bryant is believed to be looking for a one-year deal, which would allow him to show he is still a Pro Bowl-caliber player. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] What role Bryant has is a big question here and it hinges upon what happens with Antonio Calloway and any potential suspension and when Josh Gordon returns. Bryant looks like a shadow of himself, but he might provide a little bit of production as a very late-round flier in deeper leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [LAC - QB Philip Rivers to play in preseason game](=) Source: Los Angeles Daily News - Jack Wang Los Angeles Chargers QB [Philip Rivers]( will play in the second preseason game Saturday, Aug. 16. Rivers did not play in the first preseason game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rivers is a criminally underrated quarterback and by the looks of his ADP - 16th quarterback off the board -- he will be in fantasy as well. We think he is a nice value at that price point, and with Keenan Allen healthy plus Tyrell and Mike Williams available, he has plenty of weapons even without Antonio Gates and Hunter Henry. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon back on field]() Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Bengals RB [Joe Mixon]( (undisclosed) participated in practice Thursday, Aug. 16, despite leaving practice early Wednesday, Aug. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We feel Mixon can be a workhorse, so it's good to see him back on the field. While his rookie season suffered from bad offensive line play and inconsistent use, he still amassed over 600 yards. With Jeremy Hill gone, we think he will see more work and with a better offensive line he should see his 3.5 yards per carry rise as well. His ADP of 15th RB taken seems dead on and his upside could make it a bit of a value by season's end. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [SEA - WR Doug {NAME} sprinting]() Source: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar Seattle Seahawks WR [Doug {NAME}]( (knee) was seen doing sprints off to the side during practice Thursday, Aug. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Seahawks aren't rushing {NAME} back since they are using the time to look at the rest of their receivers. They know what he is, and so do Fantasy GMs, by the look of his ADP as 11th overall WR. He'll be fine and he will be a big target again this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [SEA - WR Tyler Lockett not practicing]() Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks WR [Tyler Lockett]( (leg) was held out of practice Thursday, Aug. 16, after being kicked in the leg Wednesday, Aug. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Lockett didn't have bad luck on the injury front, he wouldn't have any. He'll have a shot to hold onto the No. 2 spot in the wide receiving corps, but needs to be on the field for it to work. He has shown potential before but never consistently. Even if he sees an active role, we aren't expecting him to do more than his ADP of 62nd receiver off the board. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [SEA - RB Mike Davis returns]() Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks RB [Mike Davis]( (toe) was back at practice Thursday, Aug. 16, after being sidelined Wednesday, Aug. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Davis had to get back on the field, as he's in a battle for the No. 3 spot in the backfield. Rookie Rashaard Penny has locked up the No. 2 spot and it appears as if Chris Carson is in control of the top position. Penny and Carson will probably share carries, and Davis -- or whomever survives to get that third spot -- is likely to only come in on occasion to spell them unless there is an injury. There's no need to roster him, but it's worth watching as Seattle has had running backs burst on the scene before. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [CIN - Status quo for WR A.J. Green]( Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Jim Owczarski Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( feels great and says he runs the most of anybody in practice at age 30. 'I ain't an old man,' Green said. 'I've always got juice. I've had it for a long time. I'm not going anywhere any time soon.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The forgotten fantasy receiver, Green is an elite talent who is overlooked because of younger and more talented guys like DeAndre Hopkins and Odell Beckham Jr, as well as super-talents in good situations like Antonio Brown. Green is very talented, but his team isn't helping him like the Texans, Giants and Steelers do the others. We are hoping Andy Dalton has a bounce-back year and another receiver helps draw coverage. Even if they don't, we expect WR1 production for Fantasy GMs who grab him early in drafts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. It's an honor that you'll share a little of your season with us. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! Get your 3 Free Downloads [here](=). You are currently subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =