Footballguys #141 - 9/9 - Aaron Rodgers Injury, News and Notes and More

[Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #141 - 9/9 - Aaron Rodgers Injury, News and Notes and More Volume 20, #141 -- Sunday Night, September 9th, 2018 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Good Monday to you. I hope yesterday treated you well and we've still got games tonight. Let's get to it. J [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers carted to locker room then returns](#1) 2. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen in walking boot](#2) 3. [TEN - TE Delanie Walker carted off in Week 1](#3) 4. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota leaves with elbow ailment](#4) 5. [SEA - WR Doug {NAME} leaves Week 1 game](#5) 6. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette productive before injury](#6) 7. [TB - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick accounts for five TDs](#7) 8. [PIT - Le'Veon Bell won't be traded](#8) 9. [BAL - RB Alex Collins scores but held to 13 yards](#9) 10. [BAL - RB Javorius Allen scores TD in Week 1](#10) 11. [BUF - TE Charles Clay goes without a catch](#11) 12. [BUF - WR Kelvin Benjamin nearly invisible](#12) 13. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy unproductive in rout](#13) 14. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry hits triples digits in debut](#14) 15. [CLE - RB Duke Johnson totals six touches](#15) 16. [CLE - RB Carlos Hyde busy in Week 1 tie](#16) 17. [CAR - Daryl Williams carted off in second half](#17) 18. [CLE - QB Tyrod Taylor inaccurate in Week 1](#18) 19. [PIT - WR Antonio Brown finds end zone in tie](#19) 20. [PIT - RB James Conner runs well in Week 1](#20) 21. [MIN - TE Kyle Rudolph scores TD in Week 1](#21) 22. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs visits end zone in Week 1](#22) 23. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen cracks century mark](#23) 24. [NYG - Odell Beckham surpasses 100-yard mark](#24) 25. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook mediocre in Week 1 win](#25) 26. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley has terrific debut](#26) 27. [MIN - RB Latavius Murray busy late in win](#27) 28. [JAX - RB T.J. Yeldon plays well in Week 1](#28) 29. [SF - WR Marquise Goodwin blanked in Week 1](#29) 30. [SF - TE George Kittle busy in road loss](#30) 31. [SF - RB Matt Breida splits carries evenly](#31) 32. [JAX - QB Blake Bortles has decent outing](#32) 33. [SF - QB Jimmy Garoppolo has disastrous opener](#33) 34. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton back into the end zone](#34) 35. [IND - RB Nyheim Hines debuts with 12 touches](#35) 36. [IND - TE Eric Ebron scores TD in team debut](#36) 37. [NO - WR Mike Thomas has monster game](#37) 38. [NO - Three touchdowns for RB Alvin Kamara](#38) 39. [IND - TE Jack Doyle leads team in Week 1](#39) 40. [IND - RB Jordan Wilkins leads Indy backfield](#40) 41. [NO - QB Drew Brees throws for 439 yards](#41) 42. [IND - QB Andrew Luck tosses two TDs in loss](#42) 43. [CIN - WR John Ross scores in Week 1 victory](#43) 44. [TB - Two touchdowns for WR DeSean Jackson](#44) 45. [TB - WR Mike Evans finishes with 147 yards](#45) 46. [CIN - WR A.J. Green racks up 92 yards, TD](#46) 47. [CIN - QB Andy Dalton opens with a victory](#47) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers carted to locker room then returns](=) Source: Yahoo! Sports Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers QB [Aaron Rodgers]( (knee) was carted off to the locker room due to the left knee injury he suffered in the second quarter of the Week 1 game against the Chicago Bears. He was able to return after halftime. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team gave this short statement at halftime: "QB Aaron Rodgers has a knee injury & his return is questionable." Rodgers returned to the field for the 3rd quarter. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen in walking boot]() Source: NFL Network - Andrew Siciliano Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen]( (foot) returned to the sidelines in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys on crutches while wearing a walking boot on his right foot. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is the same foot he broke last year. We might not be seeing him for a while. Rookie Ian Thomas becomes the starter, while there might be a few targets freed up in a crowded Panthers passing game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [TEN - TE Delanie Walker carted off in Week 1]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Tennessee Titans TE [Delanie Walker]( (ankle) suffered a right ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins and he need to be carted off for what appeared to be a serious injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Walker's season might be over. Jonnu Smith would become the starter, and some targets might shake free for other receivers, but this is a bad development for the Titans offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota leaves with elbow ailment]() Source: 104.5 The Zone - Paul Kuharsky Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (elbow) was forced to leave the Week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins in the second half due to an elbow injury. He is questionable to return. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mariota wasn't looking good already had a hand issue in this game. He might not get the start against the Texans next week and his fantasy value was already on the decline before his second injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [SEA - WR Doug {NAME} leaves Week 1 game]() Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks WR [Doug {NAME}]( (knee) suffered a knee injury in the second quarter of the Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos and he was unable to return. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It appears that it was not the same knee that was giving {NAME} trouble in camp, but it's still a disturbing development for {NAME} and the Seahawks offense. Russell Wilson was inclined to spread the ball around without {NAME}, but did well against a tough defense. He'll face another tough defense next week against Chicago. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette productive before injury]() Source: NFL.com Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (hamstring) rushed for 41 yards on nine carries against the New York Giants in Week 1 before he left the game because of a hamstring injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team was optimistic about him after the game, but it's hard to imagine Fournette playing next week on a hamstring that didn't allow him to return today. TJ Yeldon will be one of the top waiver pickups of Week 2 in a likely start against Patriots. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [TB - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick accounts for five TDs]() Source: NFL.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Ryan Fitzpatrick]( went 21-for-28 for 417 yards and four touchdowns against the New Orleans Saints in Week 1. He also rushed for 36 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fitzpatrick was the fantasy shocker of Week 1. He may give weight to general manager Jason Licht's comments about not committing to Jameis Winston when he returns in Week 4. The Saints defense was a disaster, but the Eagles defense won't give Fitzpatrick anything easy next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [PIT - Le'Veon Bell won't be traded]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter The Pittsburgh Steelers have not entertained the option of trading RB Le'Veon Bell, according to a source. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Steelers are willing to wait for him and some around the league believe that Bell could return to the club before the end of September. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We can't trust "some around the league", but David Johnson's contract should show Bell that he is getting paid as much as he can expect in the open market next year on a per game basis this year if he plays under the franchise tag. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [BAL - RB Alex Collins scores but held to 13 yards](=) Source: 1 No Source Baltimore Ravens RB [Alex Collins]( rushed seven times for just 13 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Collins never got going in this game, but he never needed to. An early touchdown kept this from being a total loss. He's a low ceiling RB2 until we see if the Ravens are becoming a pass-heavy team, but Collins is still the lead back in a good situation. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [BAL - RB Javorius Allen scores TD in Week 1](=) Source: 1 No Source Baltimore Ravens RB [Javorius Allen]( ran four times for 17 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills and he added five receptions for 15 yards on six targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allen is going to be a cheap PPR play and he still has Alex Collins injury upside. He is rosterable across all formats. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [BUF - TE Charles Clay goes without a catch](=) Source: 1 No Source Buffalo Bills TE [Charles Clay]( was held without a catch on two targets in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Clay is droppable across formats with the Bills offense stuck in the driveway. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [BUF - WR Kelvin Benjamin nearly invisible](=) Source: 1 No Source Buffalo Bills WR [Kelvin Benjamin]( had just one catch for 10 yards on seven targets in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Benjamin is not going to be able to sustain value with the Bills quarterback play this year. He's droppable in redraft leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy unproductive in rout](=) Source: 1 No Source Buffalo Bills RB [LeSean McCoy]( rushed seven times for just 22 yards in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens and he added one catch for minus-1 yard. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McCoy's promised volume didn't come in this blowout. Things could be better next week against Chargers, but it's going to be along season for the Bills offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry hits triples digits in debut](=) Source: 1 No Source Cleveland Browns WR [Jarvis Landry]( posted team highs with seven receptions, 106 yards and 15 targets in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in his regular season debut with the team. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Landry was clutch for Tyrod Taylor on multiple occasions. Josh Gordon may cut into his upside when he's a full-time player again, but Landry is a rock solid PPR WR2 and every week start going forward. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [CLE - RB Duke Johnson totals six touches](=) Source: 1 No Source Cleveland Browns RB [Duke Johnson]( rushed five times for 17 yards in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers and he added one catch for eight yards on six targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tyrod Taylor is going to be bad for Duke Johnson's value. He's barely rosterable right now even in a PPR league. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CLE - RB Carlos Hyde busy in Week 1 tie](=) Source: 1 No Source Cleveland Browns RB [Carlos Hyde]( rushed 22 times for 62 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 tie against the Pittsburgh Steelers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hyde had to work for every yard, but he got a lot of work in the sloppy conditions and converted his goal line opportunity. He'll remain a low ceiling RB2/Flex against the Saints next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [CAR - Daryl Williams carted off in second half](=) Source: Panthers.com - Max Henson Carolina Panthers OT Daryl Williams (leg) suffered an apparent right leg injury in the second half of the Week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys. He was unable to put any weight on the leg and was carted off. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams return for the Panthers was short-lived. It looks like the Panthers will be without their starting tackles for a while heading into a matchup with Atlanta. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [CLE - QB Tyrod Taylor inaccurate in Week 1](=) Source: 1 No Source Cleveland Browns QB [Tyrod Taylor]( completed 15-of-40 passes for 197 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers while running for 77 yards and a score. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Taylor was horrendous as a passer, at least in part because of the conditions, but he also made a key throw to Josh Gordon to tie the game and send it to overtime. His running ability was on display and Taylor should be a top streamer against the Saints next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [PIT - WR Antonio Brown finds end zone in tie](=) Source: NFL Pittsburgh Steelers WR [Antonio Brown]( posted a game-high nine receptions in the Week 1 tie against the Cleveland Browns while racking up 93 yards and a touchdown on 16 targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown wasn't able to get much going downfield, but he showed his hall of fame ball skills on his touchdown and should have an even easier matchup next week against the Chiefs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [PIT - RB James Conner runs well in Week 1](=) Source: ESPNFlorida.com - Tommy Rancel Pittsburgh Steelers RB [James Conner]( rushed 31 times for 135 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns and he added five catches for 57 yards. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Conner had a key fumble that probably cost the Steelers the win, but he ran hard in the rain and looked good as a receiver. Unless LeVeon Bell shows up early next week, Conner will be an RB1 play against the Chiefs defense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [MIN - TE Kyle Rudolph scores TD in Week 1]() Source: 1 No Source Minnesota Vikings TE [Kyle Rudolph]( had just one catch in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers, but that catch was good for an 11-yard touchdown. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rudolph's touchdown bailed out anyone who played him, but his small role in the offense should worry anyone who drafted him as their TE1. He'll face the Packers next week in a game that might determine whether we'll roster him going forward. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs visits end zone in Week 1]() Source: 1 No Source Minnesota Vikings WR [Stefon Diggs]( posted three receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown on six targets in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Diggs had a small window score on a perfect throw from Kirk Cousins, but wasn't heavily involved in the passing game after that. He's still a high ceiling play, but looking more volatile than expected after one week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen cracks century mark]() Source: 1 No Source Minnesota Vikings WR [Adam Thielen]( posted six receptions for a game-best 102 yards with 12 targets in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thielen was a more prominent target than Stefon Diggs and looked plenty capable of delivering on his ADP as a strong PPR WR2/low WR1. He'll be a strong play against the young Packers secondary next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [NYG - Odell Beckham surpasses 100-yard mark]() Source: NFL.com New York Giants WR [Odell Beckham Jr](. caught 11 passes for 111 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beckham also showed up drawing penalties from the Jags secondary. He can produce against any matchup and obviously is over the ankle injury that ended his 2017. He'll face the Cowboys next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook mediocre in Week 1 win]() Source: 1 No Source Minnesota Vikings WR [Dalvin Cook]( rushed 16 times for just 40 yards in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers and he added six catches for 55 yards on seven targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cook got a heavy workload early, but was much more successful as a receiver. The Vikings offensive line wasn't that effective at opening holes, but Cook looked like the player he was pre-injury in the win. He'll be a solid PPR RB1 against Green Bay next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley has terrific debut]() Source: NFL.com New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley rushed for 106 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. He also caught two passes for 22 yards during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Barkley was ineffective on most of his carries and then broke multiple tackles and ran away from the Jaguars defense. He'll be a threat to score on any touch and probably deliver on his ADP despite long stretches of ineffectivness against disciplined defense. The Cowboys are up next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [MIN - RB Latavius Murray busy late in win]() Source: 1 No Source Minnesota Vikings RB [Latavius Murray]( rushed 11 times for a team-best 42 yards in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Murray got a lot of his work after the Vikings opened a lead. He's just an injury handcuff heading into a matchup with the Packers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [JAX - RB T.J. Yeldon plays well in Week 1]() Source: NFL.com Jacksonville Jaguars RB [T.J. Yeldon]( rushed for 51 yards on 14 carries against the New York Giants in Week 1. He also caught three passes for 18 yards and one touchdown during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Yeldon wasn't super productive, but he was competent and he helped Jaguars win on the road. He is likely to start next week against the Patriots with Leonard Fournette nursing a sore hamstring that knocked him out of Week 1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [SF - WR Marquise Goodwin blanked in Week 1]() Source: 1 No Source San Francisco 49ers WR [Marquise Goodwin]( (quadriceps) was held without a catch in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings and he was targeted just once. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Goodwin wasn't doing much before his injury, but he's not a drop yet. He did leave the game twice with a quad injury and didn't finish the game, so we probably won't use him against the Lions next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [SF - TE George Kittle busy in road loss]() Source: 1 No Source San Francisco 49ers TE [George Kittle]( had team highs with five receptions and 90 yards in the Week 1 loss against the Minnesota Vikings and he also led the team with nine targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kittle was finding large spaces in the middle of the field and proved himself as a fantasy TE1. He'll have a good matchup against the Lions next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [SF - RB Matt Breida splits carries evenly]() Source: 1 No Source San Francisco 49ers RB [Matt Breida]( rushed 11 times for a game-high 46 yards in the Week 1 loss against the Minnesota Vikings. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Breida wasn't considerably better than Alfred Morris, but at least he didn't fumble at the goal line. We'll get a better idea of his possible value against Detroit next week, so in typical leagues he should be a hold. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [JAX - QB Blake Bortles has decent outing]() Source: NFL.com Jacksonville Jaguars QB [Blake Bortles]( went 18-for-33 for 176 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the New York Giants in Week 1. He also rushed for 42 yards on four carries during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bortles didn't do much, but he wasn't asked to do much even with Leonard Fournette out. The defense provided the margin of victory and Bortles at least showed some running ability to up his weekly floor. He'll be a possible streamer against the Patriots next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 33. [SF - QB Jimmy Garoppolo has disastrous opener]() Source: 1 No Source San Francisco 49ers QB [Jimmy Garoppolo]( completed 15-of-33 passes for 261 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in the Week 1 loss against the Minnesota Vikings. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Garoppolo had a pick six, but was also let down by an Alfred Morris goal line fumble and Marquise Goodwin's quad injury. He and Dante Pettis had something good going, and the matchup will get a lot better against the Lions next week. This result was more about the Vikings defense quality than Garoppolo being exposed. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 34. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton back into the end zone]() Source: 1 No Source Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( hauled in five receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals and he was targeted a game-high 11 times. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hilton had a tough matchup with William Jackson and the Bengals secondary, but still managed a handful of short scores to put up a respectable fantasy stat line. He'll still have a wide range of outcomes, but the overall success of Luck bodes well for Hilton's 2018 value. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 35. [IND - RB Nyheim Hines debuts with 12 touches]() Source: ESPNFlorida.com - Tommy Rancel Indianapolis Colts RB Nyheim Hines rushed five times for 19 yards in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals and he added seven receptions for 33 yards on nine targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hines was considered a dead man walking for fantasy after a terrible preseason, but once the regular seasons started, he had a nice role in the passing game. He'll have some marginal value in PPR leagues going forward, and his dynasty value has a pulse. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 36. [IND - TE Eric Ebron scores TD in team debut]() Source: 1 No Source Indianapolis Colts TE [Eric Ebron]( racked up four receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ebron got open downfield for a score and was otherwise buoyed by a huge volume game for Andrew Luck. He'll be a viable streamer against Washington next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 37. [NO - WR Mike Thomas has monster game]() Source: NFL.com New Orleans Saints WR [Mike Thomas]( caught 16 passes for 180 yards and one touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas looked unstoppable, and he gobbled up targets after the Saints fell behind. If the defense is this bad, Thomas could lead the league in receptions. He'll be a very strong play against former college teammate Denzel Ward and the Browns next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 38. [NO - Three touchdowns for RB Alvin Kamara]() Source: NFL.com New Orleans Saints RB [Alvin Kamara]( rushed for 29 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. He also caught nine passes for 112 yards and one touchdown during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kamara was mediocre as a runner, except around the goal line, and magnificent as a receiver and after the catch. He is as valuable as any back in fantasy football right now. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 39. [IND - TE Jack Doyle leads team in Week 1]() Source: 1 No Source Indianapolis Colts TE [Jack Doyle]( finished with seven receptions for a team-high 60 yards on 10 targets in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Doyle also had the game-ending fumble. Luck won't throw 53 times in every game, but the prospect of a high volume Colts pass offense should keep Doyle viable in PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 40. [IND - RB Jordan Wilkins leads Indy backfield]() Source: 1 No Source Indianapolis Colts RB Jordan Wilkins rushed 14 times for a team-best 40 yards in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wilkins also caught a few passes, but didn't really have an impact play in this one. The Colts offense should be getting better, but the backfield should also be getting more crowded. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 41. [NO - QB Drew Brees throws for 439 yards]() Source: NFL.com New Orleans Saints QB [Drew Brees]( went 37-for-45 for 439 yards and three touchdowns against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brees was good, but a big part of his numbers came when the Saints were in desperation mode. The pass defense had multiple breakdowns, which is actually good for Brees fantasy stock. Next week against Cleveland should be auto-start for him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 42. [IND - QB Andrew Luck tosses two TDs in loss]() Source: ESPNFlorida.com - Tommy Rancel Indianapolis Colts QB [Andrew Luck]( completed 39-of-53 passes for 319 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Luck reinvented himself as a short passer a la Tom Brady and it was a success despite the tough matchup and offensive line injuries. He'll be a QB1 going forward, including next week against Washington. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 43. [CIN - WR John Ross scores in Week 1 victory]() Source: 1 No Source Cincinnati Bengals WR [John Ross]( managed just one catch for three yards in Week 1 against the Indianapolis, but at least it was good for a touchdown. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ross didn't get a big chance to put his stamp on his game, but he made a nice play on his score. He'll be on our benches vs Baltimore this week and probably isn't an essential hold for Week 2 in short bench leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 44. [TB - Two touchdowns for WR DeSean Jackson]() Source: NFL.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [DeSean Jackson]( (concussion) caught five passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns against the New Orleans Saints in Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jackson got free deep twice and Ryan Fitzpatrick did not miss him. Jameis Winston did more than once last year, so this isn't a resurgence as much as a quarterback change bringing value out into view. Jackson will be a top waiver wire pickup if he wasn't drafted. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 45. [TB - WR Mike Evans finishes with 147 yards]() Source: NFL.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Mike Evans]( caught seven passes for 147 yards and one touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Evans had a long touchdown to finish off the Saints and benefited from Ryan Fitzpatrick's aggressive style. His ability to have a huge game when other parts of the Bucs passing game are going off is a great sign for Evans value. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 46. [CIN - WR A.J. Green racks up 92 yards, TD]() Source: NFL Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( hauled in six receptions for a game-high 92 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Green also had a fumble, but overall, he was as dominant as ever. Of course, the Colts didn't have a corner anywhere in his neighborhood talent-wise. Next week against the Ravens, he'll have a tougher draw, but remain in our lineups on Thursday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 47. [CIN - QB Andy Dalton opens with a victory](=) Source: 1 No Source Cincinnati Bengals QB [Andy Dalton]( completed 21-of-28 passes for 243 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the Week 1 road win against the Indianapolis Colts. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Dalton had a terrible interception under pressure early, but otherwise had a clean game against a weak Colts defense. Thursday night brings the Ravens and probably a trip to fantasy benches for the Red Rifle. [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: =