Footballguys #119 - 8/16 - Your Master Plan For 2019 Plus News And Notes And MORE

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[Register and start drafting now!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #119 - 8/16 - Your Master Plan For 2019 Plus News And Notes And MORE Volume 21, #119 -- Friday Night, August 16th, 2019 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Good Saturday to you Folks. I hope your weekend's off to a good start as we've got the stuff you want to see. Our Sigmund Bloom has the Master Plan ready for you to excecute. Plus tons more. Let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [The Master Plan For 2019]( The Master Plan from our Sigmund Bloom is one of the most anticipated articles each year. It's here. It's live. And it's worth the cost of the Footballguys Subscription all by itself. Get on it. B. [If You're Drafting This Weekend]() Our Dan Hindery with everything you need to know if you are drafting this weekend. C. [FREE CONTENT - 2019 Target-Avoid Fantasy Football Running Backs]() Our Chad Parsons outlines the running backs to target and avoid in fantasy football drafts in 2019. D. [Ultimate Team By Committee]( Our Jeff Pasquino looks at using multiple committees to form a strong fantasy team in a PPR league. E. [Mastering the Auction, Part 6: Reading Your League]( Our Andrew Davenport looks into learning how to use tells and human behavior to improve your auction drafting. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [ARI - QB Kyler Murray roughed up](#1) 2. [LAC - S Derwin James sporting walking boot](#2) 3. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley will not play](#3) 4. [CAR - QB Cam Newton to sit out](#4) 5. [SEA - RB Bo Scarbrough dealing with injury](#5) 6. [DAL - WR Amari Cooper may play in preseason](#6) 7. [LAC - QB Philip Rivers likely to play out deal](#7) 8. [GB - Coach cautious with QB Aaron Rodgers](#8) 9. [BAL - CB Tavon Young's season likely over](#9) 10. [GB - Jake Kumerow now a lock?](#10) 11. [ARI - Bad news for CB Robert Alford](#11) 12. [ATL - RB Ito Smith scores in loss](#12) 13. [ARI - Long score for WR Andy Isabella](#13) 14. [BAL - WR Miles Boykin shut out](#14) 15. [BAL - Decent showing for QB Lamar Jackson](#15) 16. [BAL - WR Chris Moore scores in win](#16) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [ARI - QB Kyler Murray roughed up]() Source: ESPN.com Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray completed three of his eight passes for 12 yards and rushed once for four yards in a 33-26 preseason loss to the Oakland Raiders Thursday, Aug. 15. He was also sacked twice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cardinals offense looked overwhelmed. This is a reality check to the very positive showing he gave in Week 1. It'll be a roller coaster with him. To be fair, Cam Newton's first preseason was a disaster so we can't read too much into this, but if the trend continues, it could be a bad indicator for this new offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [LAC - S Derwin James sporting walking boot]() Source: ESPN.com - Eric D. Williams Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (unspecified) is sitting out practice Friday, Aug. 6, with a walking boot on his right leg. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] James will miss significant time with a fracture in his foot. The Chargers defense looks like one of the better units in the league, but James is a playmaker who can't be replaced. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley will not play](=) Source: NFL Network - Kimberly Jones New York Giants RB [Saquon Barkley]( will not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 16, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There's no need to risk injury to their superstar running back. We should see a bit of Barkley in the dress rehearsal for the regular season aka the third week of the preseason. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [CAR - QB Cam Newton to sit out]() Source: The Athletic - Jourdan Rodrigue Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( will not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 16, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton has reworked his throwing motion to reduce the torque on his shoulder. The team doesn't want to have Newton get banged up in a meaningless game. We'll see if he plays later in the preseason. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [SEA - RB Bo Scarbrough dealing with injury]() Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks RB Bo Scarbrough (groin) suffered a groin injury earlier this week and is questionable for the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see if the second-year back can return from this injury and play in this weekend's preseason game. Scarbrough is a banger who is tough to bring down when he builds a head of steam. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DAL - WR Amari Cooper may play in preseason](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Dallas Cowboys WR [Amari Cooper]( (heel) is dealing with a heel muscle strain but could play at some point during the preseason. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Earlier reports said Cooper (heel) is dealing with plantar fascia irritation, but he will be fine. If he's going to play at some point in the preseason then that's a good sign about this injury. Now, the Cowboys just need to find a way to get the veteran receiver a new contract. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [LAC - QB Philip Rivers likely to play out deal]() Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Los Angeles Chargers QB [Philip Rivers]( is likely to play out the final season of his current four-year, $83.25 million contract in 2019 before he and the team address a new deal next offseason, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rivers has a cap hit of $23 million in 2019, then he's set to be an unrestricted free agent. If he stays healthy and plays like everyone expects, we can't see the Chargers letting him get away. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [GB - Coach cautious with QB Aaron Rodgers](=) Source: NFL.com - Grant Gordon Green Bay Packers QB [Aaron Rodgers]( (back) was held out of the team's exhibition game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Aug. 15, due to back tightness, and head coach Matt LaFleur said afterward it's not a 'necessity' to have Rodgers play at all in the preseason. 'I think we'd like to see him, but you're talking about a veteran quarterback that's played a lot of football,' LaFleur said via PackersNews.com following Thursday's game. 'I don't think it's a necessity, but it's certainly something that we'd like to see.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here. Rodgers isn't a guy that needs a lot of preseason work. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [BAL - CB Tavon Young's season likely over](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Updating previous reports, Baltimore Ravens CB Tavon Young (neck) has a more serious neck disk issue than previously thought, and his season is likely over. Head coach John Harbaugh said there is an 'outside chance' that doctors will consider seeing if Young's injury will heal without surgery, but that's not what is being recommended. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Young is an important role player in the nickel package and his presence would be missed. The Ravens do have one of the best trios at corner in the league, so they are equipped to absorb this loss. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [GB - Jake Kumerow now a lock?]( Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Green Bay Packers WRs [Jake Kumerow]( caught three passes for 63 yards against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Aug. 15, and ESPN's Rob Demovsky indicated that it 'would seem' that Kumerow is now a lock alongside WRs [Davante Adams](, [Marquez Valdes-Scantling]( and [Geronimo Allison](. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kumerow has stayed healthy and continued to make plays in the preseason. He is one of Aaron Rodgers favorites and will be a good waiver pickup if one of the Packers starting wide receivers suffer an injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [ARI - Bad news for CB Robert Alford]( Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss Arizona Cardinals CB Robert Alford (leg) is likely to miss an 'extended amount of time' after suffering a leg injury in a 33-26 preseason loss to the Oakland Raiders Thursday, Aug. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cardinals are now down their top two corners for the beginning of the season through the first six game after Alford fractured his tibia. They will be a target at lineup setting time and in DFS lineups. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [ATL - RB Ito Smith scores in loss]() Source: ESPN.com Atlanta Falcons RB [Ito Smith]( rushed five times for 13 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for 45 yards in a 22-10 preseason loss to the New York Jets Thursday, Aug. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith is locked in a battle with Qadree Ollison and Brian Hill for the backup job behind Devonta Freeman. This one could go down to the last preseason game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [ARI - Long score for WR Andy Isabella]() Source: ESPN.com Arizona Cardinals WR Andy Isabella's caught one of his four targets for a 59-yard touchdown in a 33-26 preseason loss to the Oakland Raiders Thursday, Aug. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Isabella came in with the backups, but he will push for playing time if he keeps making big plays in the preseason. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [BAL - WR Miles Boykin shut out]() Source: ESPN.com Baltimore Ravens WR Miles Boykin failed to catch any of the three passes thrown his way in a 26-13 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Boykin is losing momentum after having a strong camp, but could still be worth a late round to see how he fares against the Miami, Arizona and Kansas City corners to open the season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [BAL - Decent showing for QB Lamar Jackson]() Source: ESPN.com Baltimore Ravens QB [Lamar Jackson]( completed six of his 10 pass attempts for 58 yards and rushed twice for 14 yards in a 26-13 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jackson had one run that was Michael Vick-esque with elusiveness and speed. He should be rising up draft boards with an easy early schedule of Miami, Arizona and Kansas City. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [BAL - WR Chris Moore scores in win]() Source: ESPN.com Baltimore Ravens WR [Chris Moore]( caught all four of his targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in a 26-13 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Moore had a quiet camp, but this performance will help his bid to start along with third-round pick Miles Boykin while first-round pick Marquise Brown is still recovering from foot surgery and getting back to full speed. [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: =