Footballguys #125 - 8/24 - Fantasy Football For New People, Tiers, Mock Draft, News & Notes and More

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Don't settle for runner up, this is your year. - Automatically import your league settings - Rankings adapt based on your roster's needs and for sleepers late - Predicts your opponents moves, so you can outsmart them - Mock draft so you're prepared for every scenario - Rate my team reports reviewing each draft - Up to the minute projections, ADP, news, rankings outlooks, depth charts and tags --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #125 - 8/24 - Fantasy Football For New People, Tiers, Mock Draft, News & Notes and More Volume 20, #125 -- Friday Night, August 24th, 2018 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Welcome to the Weekend and let's get ready for drafting. We have a killer new article for you to share with new folks from our Clayton Gray. Plus Tiers plus Mock Drafts. And the News. Let's go. J SITE NEWS A. [Draft This Weekend - Footballguys Players Championship (FPC)]() The 2018 season brings a midstakes $250,000 Grand Prize, $2,300 in league prizes, and championship round payouts all the way down to 700th place. The overall prize pool exceeds $2.1 million. We have live draft commissioners to ensure that every draft runs smoothly and all prizes are placed in our attorney escrow account. Here are open draft times available this weekend (all times Eastern): Saturday, August 25th: 1pm, 2pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 11pm, 11:55pm Sunday, August 26th: noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 11:55pm B. [FREE Feature - Fantasy Football Strategy for New Players]( Know someone just getting into Fantasy Football or have you invited a new person into your league and you want to help them get started? Our Clayton Gray has a fantastic article for you to share. C. [Critical Tier Drops: Wide Receivers](=) Our Chad Parsons identifies the key value drop off points among 2018 running backs. D. [Defensive Line Tiers]( Our Aaron Rudnicki takes a look at the landscape for defensive linemen in 2018 and breaks them up into tiers to help with your IDP draft. E. [Quarterback Ben by Committee]() Our Jeff Pasquino looks at finding a Quarterback to pair with Ben Roethlisberger for 2018. F. [Dynasty News Offseason 5](=) Our Jeff Tefertiller with a look at the recent fantasy news from a dynasty perspective. G. [FREE Feature - Footballguys Mock Draft 6: IDP, PPR]() Six members of the Footballguys staff, along with six writers in the industry got together and completed a 12-team 32-round IDP, mock draft with PPR scoring format. H. [FREE Feature - Footballguys Mock Draft 7: 12-team Superflex]() Six members of the Footballguys staff, along with six writers in the industry got together and completed a 12-team Superflex mock draft using PPR format. I. [FREE Feature - Footballguys Mock Draft 8: Dynasty Startup]() Eight members of the Footballguys staff, along with four writers in the industry, got together and completed a 12-team Dynasty Startup mock draft using PPR format. J. [FREE Feature - Footballguys Mock Draft 9: 12-team non-PPR Scoring]() Ten members of the Footballguys staff, along with two writers in the industry got together and completed a 12-team mock draft using a standard scoring format. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [NYG - TE Evan Engram suffers concussion](#1) 2. [BAL - TE Mark Andrews has an opening](#2) 3. [BAL - TE Hayden Hurst out 3-4 weeks](#3) 4. [CLE - QB Tyrod Taylor to have additional tests](#4) 5. [CLE - WR Josh Gordon cleared to do more](#5) 6. [CLE - QB Tyrod Taylor suffered dislocated finger](#6) 7. [CHI - RB Jordan Howard expected to be three-down back](#7) 8. [HOU - D'Onta Foreman likely to start on PUP list?](#8) 9. [NE - TE Jacob Hollister to miss preseason game](#9) 10. [NE - RB Rex Burkhead, RB Sony Michel out Friday](#10) 11. [ARI - QB Josh Rosen a game-time decision](#11) 12. [NYJ - NYJ inks RB Charcandrick West](#12) 13. [HOU - RB Lamar Miller draws praise from coach](#13) 14. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy could be held out Sunday](#14) 15. [KC - RB Spencer Ware could play Saturday](#15) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NYG - TE Evan Engram suffers concussion]() Source: Giants.com New York Giants TE [Evan Engram]( (concussion) suffered a concussion during the preseason game Friday, Aug. 24, and will not return. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [BAL - TE Mark Andrews has an opening](=) Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews has a chance to start with TE Hayden Hurst (foot) out three to four weeks with a stress fracture in his foot. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Andrews is a rookie (like Hurst) and can create mismatches as a receiver. A third-round pick out of Oklahoma, Andrews was one of Baker Mayfield's favorite targets in college. Andrews plays like a super-sized receiver and should not be asked to block. We love his dynasty stock but are not as interested in him in re-draft leagues as we were about Hurst. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [BAL - TE Hayden Hurst out 3-4 weeks]() Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo Baltimore Ravens TE Hayden Hurst (foot) will undergo surgery to repair a stress fracture in his foot and will be out three to four weeks. He'll have a screw inserted into the foot. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hurst is likely to miss the start of the regular season and will be eased in some time in mid-September. He was looking good in training camp and the preseason, but now the Ravens have to look elsewhere. Guys like Mark Andrews, Maxx Williams and Nick Boyle will compete to fill the spot vacated by Hurst. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [CLE - QB Tyrod Taylor to have additional tests]() Source: The Associated Press Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns QB [Tyrod Taylor]( (hand) had X-rays on his left hand, the results of which were negative, and remained in the locker room for treatment during the second of the team's game Thursday, Aug. 23. Taylor is set to undergo more tests on his hand on Friday, Aug. 24, according to head coach Hue Jackson. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Taylor shouldn't miss any regular season time due to this injury. He'll be the starter to open the year but we all know that at some point Baker Mayfield should take over. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CLE - WR Josh Gordon cleared to do more]() Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns WR [Josh Gordon]( has been cleared to participate in walkthroughs during practice starting Saturday, Aug. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's all part of the process for getting Gordon back onto the field for the Browns. If healthy (and not suspended), Gordon has the talent to be one of the best receivers in the game. Fantasy GMs are taking Gordon off the board at WR21 (4.11) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CLE - QB Tyrod Taylor suffered dislocated finger](=) Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns QB [Tyrod Taylor]( (finger) was diagnosed with a dislocated left pinky finger Friday, Aug. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Taylor missed some time with this injury but came back in and played. He's still in line to begin the regular season as the starter for the Browns. At some point the team should turn things over to no.1 overall pick Baker Mayfield. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [CHI - RB Jordan Howard expected to be three-down back]() Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs Chicago Bears RB [Jordan Howard]( will stay on the field on third down this season, according to head coach Matt Nagy.'We'll do different things with (Howard) and we'll keep him on the field on third down - I've told you that before,' Nagy said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Howard has worked diligently this offseason to be a better receiver in anticipation of more passes getting thrown his way. Fantasy GMs are taking Howard off the board at RB13 (2.09) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [HOU - D'Onta Foreman likely to start on PUP list?]( Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain Houston Texans RB D'Onta Foreman (Achilles') likely will start the regular season on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, in the opinion of the Houston Chronicle's John McClain. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Foreman injured his Achilles' last November and has been working his way back since then. Reports were somewhat positive (although vague) earlier this month, but it sounds like he may not be ready to begin the regular season. Foreman would miss the first six weeks of the season if he is on the PUP list. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NE - TE Jacob Hollister to miss preseason game]( Source: NBC Sports Boston - Phil Perry New England Patriots TE [Jacob Hollister]( (undisclosed) will not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 24, because of an undisclosed injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No telling what this injury is. Hollister is an interesting prospect in deep dynasty leagues to keep track of. He's working for a spot in the pecking order behind Patriots starting TE Rob Gronkowski. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NE - RB Rex Burkhead, RB Sony Michel out Friday]() Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots RBs [Rex Burkhead]( (knee) and Sony Michel (knee) are not expected to play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Reports out of New England state the Patriots are going to be overly cautious with Burkhead as he's seen as a featured player for their offense and there's no need to aggravate his knee injury in a preseason game. Michel might be ready for the start of the regular season but the rookie first-round pick will have a lot to catch up on before he plays a significant role in the Patriots offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [ARI - QB Josh Rosen a game-time decision](=) Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals QB Josh Rosen (thumb) was able to do some throwing during practice Friday, Aug. 24, and will be a game-time decision for the third preseason game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see if the rookie first-round pick can get out there for the Cardinals in the dress rehearsal for the regular season aka Week 3 of the preseason. He's the quarterback of the future but we will see Sam Bradford begin the regular season as the Cardinals starter. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NYJ - NYJ inks RB Charcandrick West]( Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini Free-agent RB [Charcandrick West]( (Chiefs) signed an undisclosed deal with the New York Jets on Friday, Aug. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That didn't take long. West was only on the market for a couple of days after the Chiefs released him. He's a good pass-catching option out of the backfield, and the Jets have been looking for better depth behind Isaiah Crowell and Bilal Powell. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [HOU - RB Lamar Miller draws praise from coach]( Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans RB [Lamar Miller]( was referenced as a 'three-down back' by head coach Bill O'Brien on Friday, Aug. 24. 'He's what we call a three-down back. We feel like he can play on first, second and third down. He's a very good pass protector, blitz pickup guy. He's really good at that. Very good runner, good receiver out of the backfield, very smart player. He and Deshaun (Watson) have a real good chemistry back there in the backfield, and he's a good guy to have back there,' O'Brien said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Miller is a proven RB2 for Fantasy GMs and he could have some RB1 performances here and there. The team trusts him in all phases of the game, and Miller's ADP has been creeping up a bit over the summer. Miller has a current ADP of RB21 (4.06) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy could be held out Sunday]() Source: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown Buffalo Bills RB [LeSean McCoy]( (groin) may not play in the team's third preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Aug. 26, due to groin soreness. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's smart for the Bills to take it easy on the veteran back. McCoy's ADP is much lower than it usually is as Fantasy GMs are nervous about him still being placed on the Commissioner Exempt List. He's going off the board at RB16 (3.05) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [KC - RB Spencer Ware could play Saturday]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Curtis Crabtree Kansas City Chiefs RB [Spencer Ware]( (knee) is scheduled to play during the team's exhibition game against the Chicago Bears on Saturday, Aug. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ware is an important handcuff RB for Fantasy GMs to consider late in drafts. Ware hasn't appeared in a game since injuring his knee last preseason. Before his injury, Ware looked good as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. He'll back up Kareem Hunt this year but could get mixed in more as a reserve player in order to keep Hunt fresh. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. 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: =