Footballguys #140 - 9/6 - The Best Of Footballguys, Plus News And Notes And More

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[CLE - WR Odell Beckham Jr. a full participant](#2) 3. [TB - Questionable tag for WR Mike Evans](#3) 4. [NE - WR Demaryius Thomas' status in question](#4) 5. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson questionable](#5) 6. [CIN - WR John Ross ready to play](#6) 7. [WAS - WR Paul Richardson not on injury report](#7) 8. [DAL - WR Amari Cooper on track to play](#8) 9. [JAX - QB Nick Foles not on injury report](#9) 10. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery takes part in practice](#10) 11. [MIA - Questionable tag for WR Albert Wilson](#11) 12. [BAL - WR Marquise Brown officially questionable](#12) 13. [JAX - Jacksonville's Week 1 injury report](#13) 14. [TEN - Tennessee's Week 1 injury report](#14) 15. [ATL - Atlanta's injury report for Week 1](#15) 16. [MIA - Week 1 injury report for Miami](#16) 17. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs questionable for opener](#17) 18. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill guaranteed $35.2M](#18) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [OAK - WR Antonio Brown likely for Week 1](=) Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Scott Bair Oakland Raiders WR [Antonio Brown]( returned to the team Friday, Sept. 6, according to head coach Jon Gruden, and he's expected to play in the team's season opener Monday, Sept. 9. 'That's the plan,' Gruden said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown is back to being a solid start for Week 1, and he might even have some extra motivation after the events of the last month. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham Jr. a full participant]() Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns WR [Odell Beckham]( Jr. (hip) was a full participant in practice Friday, Sept. 6, for the second straight day, and head coach Freddie Kitchens reiterated his statement from earlier in the week that Beckham is 'ready to go' for Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beckham might have been overstating the severity of his injury earlier in the week. He'll be good for Week 1 lineups. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [TB - Questionable tag for WR Mike Evans](=) Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Mike Evans]( (illness) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 6, and is listed as questionable for Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There's a bug going around the Bucs locker room but Evans should be ready for Sunday. He's a WR1 all day. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NE - WR Demaryius Thomas' status in question]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots WR [Demaryius Thomas]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 6, and is listed as questionable for Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas is more of a 'what the heck' flex if he does play against the Steelers on Sunday night. The Patriots have Julian Edelman and Josh Gordon to lead the way at the WR position. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson questionable]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets WR [Robby Anderson]( (calf) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 6, and is listed as questionable for Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Anderson is a bit banged up but that's not our biggest concern with him this week. The larger concern is that he's going up against Bills CB Tre'Davious White and that could limit what Anderson does in Week 1. He's a WR3 or flex play for Fantasy GMs this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CIN - WR John Ross ready to play]() Source: Seahawks.com Cincinnati Bengals WR [John Ross]( (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bengals need Ross to stay healthy and produce, especially while A.J. Green continues to miss time with his ankle injury. Tyler Boyd is their lead wide receiver and Ross is more of a crazy 'what the heck' flex in Week 1 against Seattle. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [WAS - WR Paul Richardson not on injury report]() Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins WR [Paul Richardson]( (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Richardson is good to go for the season opener. Too bad his quarterback, Case Keenum, isn't known for stretching the field. Richardson has speed and big-play ability when healthy but we see him as a WR5 against the Eagles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [DAL - WR Amari Cooper on track to play](=) Source: DallasCowboys.com Dallas Cowboys WR [Amari Cooper]( (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That was the plan for the Cowboys all along. Cooper missed time in training camp and the preseason with the idea that he would be good to go in the season opener. He is, so start him as a high-end WR2 against the Giants. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [JAX - QB Nick Foles not on injury report](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars QB [Nick Foles]( (oblique) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No big deal here. The team listed Foles on the injury report with this oblique issue but it was never considered a major issue. He'll play against the Chiefs on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery takes part in practice]( Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles WR [Alshon Jeffery]( (biceps) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is a minor injury. Start Jeffery as you normally would in Week 1. We think he's a low-end WR2 against Washington in the season opener. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [MIA - Questionable tag for WR Albert Wilson](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins WR [Albert Wilson]( (hip) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 6, and is listed as questionable for Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Dolphins need playmakers to emerge on offense in the passing game, and Wilson could be one of those guys. Wilson has deep flex appeal in PPR leagues as the Dolphins take on the Ravens in week 1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [BAL - WR Marquise Brown officially questionable]( Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Updating a previous report, Baltimore Ravens WR Marquise Brown (foot) is officially listed as questionable for Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're excited about Brown from a dynasty perspective. In re-draft leagues he's a bench player with upside or on your waiver wire. Keep an eye on him in case he blows up as a favorite target of QB Lamar Jackson. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [JAX - Jacksonville's Week 1 injury report](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars OL Cedric Ogbuehi (hamstring) and TE Josh Oliver (hamstring) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 1 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. OL Cam Robinson (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 6, and is listed as doubtful. DT Marcell Dareus (elbow) was limited in practice for a third straight day and is listed as questionable. QB [Nick Foles]( (oblique), WR [Marqise Lee]( (knee), LB Quincy Williams (knee), DE Lerentee McCray (ankle) and LB D.J. Alexander (hamstring) each fully participated in practice Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Oliver could play by the end of the month and has a chance to make an impact as a rookie. The team is probably going to be without Robinson, and his backup Ogbuehi. Frank Clark and the new defensive end group in Kansas City could have a big day going after Nick Foles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [TEN - Tennessee's Week 1 injury report]( Source: The Tennessean - Erik Bacharach Tennessee Titans LB Reggie Gilbert (knee) did not participate in practice for a third straight day Friday, Sept. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 1 versus the Cleveland Browns. OL Kevin Pamphile (knee) did not practice for a second straight day Friday and is listed as questionable. OT Jack Conklin (knee) practiced fully for a second straight day and no longer appears on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Titans are already down Taylor Lewan for this one, now they are likely to be without their starting right guard against a very tough defensive line. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [ATL - Atlanta's injury report for Week 1]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com Atlanta Falcons OT Matt Gono (back) did not participate in practice for a second straight day Friday, Sept. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings. WR [Julio Jones]( (rest) practiced in full Friday and no longer appears on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones is good to go for Sunday in the clash against Xavier Rhodes and the Vikings. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [MIA - Week 1 injury report for Miami]() Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins LB Trent Harris (foot) did not practice for a third straight day Friday, Sept. 6, and is listed as questionable for Week 1 versus Baltimore Ravens. CB Johnson Bademosi (hip), OG Danny Isidora (hamstring), S Bobby McCain (shoulder) and WR [Albert Wilson]( (hip, calf) were each limited for a third straight day Friday and are also listed as questionable. DE Charles Harris (wrist) fully participated in practice Friday and is listed as questionable. DT John Jenkins (illness) was not given a practice designation for a second straight day but was removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wilson shouldn't be in lineups even if he's active. It appears that he's not 100% yet from last year's hip injury. Jakeem Grant could see a lot of time in the slot. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs questionable for opener]( Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson Minnesota Vikings WR [Stefon Diggs]( (hamstring) is listed as questionable for the team's Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Asked if he thinks Diggs will be able to play, head coach Mike Zimmer said 'we'll see' Friday, Sept. 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Diggs is basically a game time decision, which means err on the side of benching him. He doesn't have a good track record of play in games when he was on the injury report. Adam Thielen becomes a strong DFS play with this news. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill guaranteed $35.2M](=) Source: Yahoo! Sports - Terez A. Paylor Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs WR [Tyreek Hill]('s new three-year, $54 million contract extension, agreed to Friday, Sept. 6, includes a $5.8 million signing bonus and $35.2 million guaranteed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hill's offseason has been quite the journey to end up at life-changing money. This is not good for the dynasty value of Mecole Hardman, but at least it means Hill will still be there drawing coverage as Hardman develops. [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: =