Footballguys #128 - 8/25 - Updated Everything After The Andrew Luck Bombshell Plus News And Notes And More

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[Register and start drafting now!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #128 - 8/25 - Updated Everything After The Andrew Luck Bombshell Plus News And Notes And More Volume 21, #128 -- Sunday Night, August 25th, 2019 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Good Monday to you. If you're still reeling from Saturday night, you're not alone. But we're here to help. We've got updated everything as we reset player values based on this weekend's news. Let's go. J SITE NEWS A. [The Impact Of Andrew Luck's Retirement]( Our Jason Wood analyzes the impact of Andrew Luck's retirement on the 2019 Colts. B. [Monday Injury Rounds: Preseason Week 3]() Our Dr. Jene Bramel with thoughts on the retirement of Andrew Luck, notes on Cam Newton and Mike Evans, updating veterans returning to practice, table projecting availability for Week 1, and more. C. [Updated PPR Top 250 After Andrew Luck And Lamar Millerlamarl]() Our Sigmund Bloom with a post-Andrew Luck/Lamar Miller look at the top 250 players in PPR leagues. D. [Updated - Crushing Draft's Best Ball Contests]() David Dodds takes you through his updated process of crushing 12-team best ball drafts at DRAFT.com E. [Updated Quarterback Tiers, Targets, and Players to Avoid](=) Our Sigmund Bloom a look at 2019 fantasy quarterback options through the lens of tiers, with camp updates and a peek at the early-season schedule. F. [Updated Running Back Tiers, Targets, and Players to Avoid]() Our Sigmund Bloom a look at 2019 fantasy running back options through the lens of tiers, with camp updates and a peek at the early-season schedule. G. [Updated Wide Receiver Tiers, Targets, and Players to Avoid]( Our Sigmund Bloom a look at 2019 fantasy wide receiver options through the lens of tiers, with camp updates and a peek at the early-season schedule. H. [Updated Tight End Tiers, Targets, and Players to Avoid]() Our Sigmund Bloom a look at 2019 fantasy tight end options through the lens of tiers, with camp updates and a peek at the early-season schedule. I. [Defensive Backs Tiers](=) Our Aaron Rudnicki takes a look at the landscape for fantasy defensive backs in 2019 and breaks them up into tiers to help with your IDP draft. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [HOU - More on RB Lamar Miller's injury](#1) 2. [WAS - QB Case Keenum named Week 1 starter](#2) 3. [HOU - RB Duke Johnson to be lead back?](#3) 4. [NE - WR Josh Gordon off NFI list](#4) 5. [LAC - WR Keenan Allen on track for opener](#5) 6. [CAR - QB Cam Newton sheds walking boot](#6) 7. [MIA - Miami not ready to name starting QB](#7) 8. [DAL - Eight touches for RB Tony Pollard](#8) 9. [CAR - PK Graham Gano's status for Thursday uncertain](#9) 10. [NE - WR Maurice Harris let go](#10) 11. [CIN - Damion Willis to start Week 1](#11) 12. [ARI - Two placed on injured reserve](#12) 13. [CIN - WR John Ross back on the field](#13) 14. [MIA - RB Kenyan Drake remains sidelined](#14) 15. [BUF - Robert Foster dealing with injury](#15) 16. [BUF - Mitch Morse will be on field](#16) 17. [OAK - RB DeAndre Washington secures RB2 spot](#17) 18. [HOU - Houston seeking offensive tackle?](#18) 19. [SF - QB Jimmy Garoppolo bounces back](#19) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [HOU - More on RB Lamar Miller's injury]() Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Updating previous reports, Houston Texans RB [Lamar Miller]( (knee) suffered a torn medial collateral ligament in addition to his torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's fair to drop Miller in shallow bench dynasty leagues without IR spots. He'll be a free agent past his prime and coming off of a serious knee injury next year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [WAS - QB Case Keenum named Week 1 starter]() Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo Updating previous reports, Washington Redskins QB [Case Keenum]( has been named the starter for Week 1, head coach Jay Gruden said Sunday, Aug. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fire up the Eagles defense at home in Week 1 against Keenum and a very undermanned Washington passing game that will be without Trent Williams and probably Jordan Reed. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [HOU - RB Duke Johnson to be lead back?](=) Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain Houston Texans RB [Duke Johnson]( will take over as the starting running back in the wake of RB [Lamar Miller]('s (knee) knee injury, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, and McClain believes Johnson will 'get all the playing time he can handle.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson is worth as high as a fifth-round pick in PPR leagues now. The Texans will try to improve the situation behind him through an addition after final cuts, but with a big hole at offensive tackle and having already spent a fourth that could become a third on Johnson, they are unlikely to throw more draft picks at the position via trade. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NE - WR Josh Gordon off NFI list](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New England Patriots WR [Josh Gordon]( (undisclosed) was activated from the Active/Non-Football Injury list Sunday, Aug. 25, and participated in practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gordon should be ready for Week 1 against the Steelers, who are hoping Joe Haden will be ready for the showdown. Gordon's performance in games without Rob Gronkowski and chemistry with Tom Brady is enough to justify a fifth round pick. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [LAC - WR Keenan Allen on track for opener]( Source: The Athletic - Daniel Popper Los Angeles Chargers WR [Keenan Allen]( (ankle) said he believes he will be ready for the start of the regular season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allen has been seen around practice and the worry level has gone down since surgery was invoked (and shot down as a current option) for Allen's injury. The whole Chargers offense could be a downgrade if left tackle Russell Okung isn't ready for Week 1. Doctors haven't cleared him to rejoin the team yet after a pulmonary embolism was discovered this offseason. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CAR - QB Cam Newton sheds walking boot]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper Updating previous reports, Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( shed his walking boot Sunday, Aug. 25, according to multiple media reports. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton's injury doesn't seem like it's going to keep him out Week 1, but it could still limit him and it could be something that gets aggravated early in the season. We will be watching the practice report closely. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [MIA - Miami not ready to name starting QB]() Source: The Miami Herald - Adam H. Beasley Miami Dolphins QBs [Ryan Fitzpatrick]( and [Josh Rosen]( have been competing for the starting job during the preseason, and head coach Brian Flores said he is still not ready to name a starter at the position. Flores indicated both quarterbacks may play in the final preseason game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This reflects on Rosen's play since a first week that saw Fitzpatrick emerge as the clear starter as much as it does Fitzpatrick's. Fitzpatrick might be better for the downfield receivers and Rosen the short-range receivers, but both will struggle behind one of the league's worst offensive lines. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [DAL - Eight touches for RB Tony Pollard]() Source: ESPN.com Dallas Cowboys RB Tony Pollard rushed six times for a team-high 26 yards and caught both of his targets for 10 yards in a 34-0 preseason win over the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Pollard looked good on his touches and should be considered a strong RB2 for Week 1 vs. the Giants if Zeke Elliott doesn't report. He has a chance to be a decent PPR flex if his role is similar to the one the team had in mind for Tavon Austin after Elliott returns. Pollard is worth around a 10th round pick at this point. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CAR - PK Graham Gano's status for Thursday uncertain]() Source: The Athletic - Jourdan Rodrigue Carolina Panthers PK Graham Gano's (knee) status for the final preseason game Thursday, Aug. 29, is uncertain at this point. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Joey Slye is 6-for-6 this preseason and should get trade interest from other teams that need a kicker. The Panthers could keep him if Gano's injury is still an issue. Either way, we are likely to see both of these kickers on NFL fields this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NE - WR Maurice Harris let go]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates New England Patriots WR [Maurice Harris]( was released Sunday, Aug. 25, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] At one point Harris was considered the best receiver on the field in camp while Julian Edelman was sitting. Now he'll likely be available as a street free agent during the season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [CIN - Damion Willis to start Week 1]( Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper Cincinnati Bengals WR Damion Willis will be one of the starting outside receivers Week 1 with WR [A.J. Green]( (ankle) sidelined, according to head coach Zac Taylor. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Auden Tate has a knee injury and Josh Malone didn't do enough to earn the spot. John Ross will certainly mix in as long as he is active, but the UDFA Willis had a terrific camp and more than secured a roster spot. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [ARI - Two placed on injured reserve](=) Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals WR Hakeem Butler (hand) and CB Joshua Shaw (shoulder) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Sunday, Aug. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Butler's first year is basically lost. He made some routine miscues and extraordinary plays in camp but never leveled off to a consistent enough level to threaten for first-team playing time. He's still worth carrying in dynasty leagues, but it has been a bad summer for his value. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [CIN - WR John Ross back on the field](=) Source: The Athletic - Jay Morrison Cincinnati Bengals WR [John Ross]( (hamstring) is participating in practice Sunday, Aug. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The problems with the Bengals offensive line and Ross missing basically the whole summer keeps him off of the late round target list, but with a strong start vs. Seattle in Week 1, he could be a Week 2 waiver wire pickup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [MIA - RB Kenyan Drake remains sidelined](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins RB [Kenyan Drake]( (foot) did not participate in practice Sunday, Aug. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Drake will share with Kalen Ballage and Mark Walton running behind one of the worst lines in the league in any scenario. His star has greatly fallen over the last month. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [BUF - Robert Foster dealing with injury]() Source: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia Buffalo Bills WR [Robert Foster]( (toe) has been practicing even though he has been dealing with a toe injury he suffered during offseason workouts. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This could help explain his drop from a hot finish last year to #4 receiver this year. He is still worth stashing in dynasty leagues but might not contribute much in redraft this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [BUF - Mitch Morse will be on field]() Source: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia Buffalo Bills C Mitch Morse (concussion) is still in the concussion protocol but will participate in practice Sunday, Aug. 25, according to head coach Sean McDermott. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Morse has been in concussion protocol since late July. It is the fourth concussion of his pro career. The team is being cautious with him, but it is still worrisome for the key offseason free agent acquisition. The Bills new look like has been riddled with injuries this summer. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [OAK - RB DeAndre Washington secures RB2 spot](=) Source: The Athletic - Vic Tafur Oakland Raiders RB [DeAndre Washington]( has secured the No. 2 running back spot behind RB Josh Jacobs after Oakland released RB [Doug Martin](. RB [Jalen Richard]( will remain a third-down back. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] What this really means is that Jacobs is a clear #1 back who will get as much work as he can can handle. If you were thinking of targeting him in the 3rd/4th, you should be even more eager to now. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [HOU - Houston seeking offensive tackle?]() Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain The Houston Texans could acquire an offensive tackle if LB Jadeveon Clowney is traded after signing his franchise tender, in the opinion of John McClain of The Houston Chronicle. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Clowney is expected to be dealt very soon. Wide receiver has also been mentioned as a position that the team might target. Someone's defense is about to get a very big boost in the pass rush. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [SF - QB Jimmy Garoppolo bounces back]() Source: ESPN.com San Francisco 49ers QB [Jimmy Garoppolo]( completed 14 of his 20 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the preseason Saturday, Aug. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Garoppolo was better this week to cap off a poor summer. He will have the benefit of facing the Bucs Week 1 and some DFS and deep league lineups should include him on the promise of that alone, but he isn't coming into the season with much in the way of momentum. [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: =