*** CORRECTION *** You CAN Win Your League in the First Round?

[Footballguys.com](=) Volume 22, #110 -- Wednesday Night, August 5th, 2020 You're subscribed as {EMAIL} - click [HERE]( to unsubscribe. [View in Web Browser](=) Thanks To Our Sponsor, [Footballguys Season Long Pro Game Plan](=) Howdy {NAME}, Good Thursday to you. Not Wednesday. Sheesh. Sorry about that rerun with the earlier email. Today's another big day of content as camps are rolling across the country. Side note. I finally have something in common with an NFL Wide Receiver. Marquise Brown and I both are up about [20 pounds this offseason...]( Ok, maybe not quite that much. But it feels like it. Have a great Thursday and let's get to it. J --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by [Footballguys Season Long Pro Game Plan](=) Losing Sucks. You Need The [Footballguys Season Long Pro Game Plan Subscription](=) Winning fantasy football can be difficult. And time-consuming. Winning’s rad but losing sucks. 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[Pick-a-Player: Dalvin Cook, Travis Kelce, or Michael Thomas]() We asked the Footballguys Staff: "So, it's the 1.05 pick in an FPC draft. Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Ezekiel Elliott, and Alvin Kamara were the first four picks. Would you take Dalvin Cook, Travis Kelce, or Michael Thomas? Or would you pass on all three?" This is what they said. C. [Draft Strategy - Picking From The 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Spot]() We asked the Footballguys Staff how they like to draft with a pick late in the first round. D. [A Plan for Every Pick]() Jeff Pasquino looks at how to build a draft plan for the later stages of your draft or auction. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay activated](#1) 2. [TB - RB Ronald Jones will be the main RB](#2) 3. [NYJ - Le'Veon Bell ready to play](#3) 4. [TB - RB LeSean McCoy may be part of passing game](#4) 5. [BAL - WR Marquise Brown bulks up](#5) 6. [BUF - WR Stefon Diggs tweaks contract](#6) 7. [LVR - RB Jeremy Hill let go](#7) 8. [MIA - WR Albert Wilson opts out](#8) 9. [SF - WR Travis Benjamin opts out](#9) 10. [TB - Tyler Johnson dealing with injury](#10) 11. [MIA - WR Preston Williams being eased back](#11) 12. [CLE - TE Austin Hooper put in work with QB Baker Mayfield](#12) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay activated](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Detroit Lions WR [Kenny Golladay](=) was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aug. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That didn't last long. Golladay was on the list for about a week and now he's back in action. Fantasy GMs should consider him a WR1 in 2020, especially if Matthew Stafford can stay healthy all season long. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [TB - RB Ronald Jones will be the main RB]() Source: The Athletic - Greg Auman Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Ronald Jones](=) will be the main ball carrier for the Buccaneers this season, according to head coach Bruce Arians. "RoJo's the main guy. He'll carry the load," said Arians. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones finished as the no.27 fantasy running back last year and has similar upside this season. Defenses are going to be focused on slowing down QB Tom Brady and those receiving weapons, so Jones could clean up on the ground if he plays up to his potential. He has a current ADP of RB30 (6.05) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NYJ - Le'Veon Bell ready to play]( Source: ESPN.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets RB Le'Veon Bell is in great shape and is extremely motivated to play this season, according to head coach Adam Gase. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bell is motivated and has been working out like a mad man according to reports. He's set to be the centerpiece of the Jets offense and Fantasy GMs are looking for him to have a bounce-back season. It's been a few years since Bell produce at the expected level. He's got a current ADP of RB20 (3.10) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [TB - RB LeSean McCoy may be part of passing game](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [LeSean McCoy](=) probably will have a role in the passing game this season, according to head coach Bruce Arians. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Arians has already said that Ronald Jones is the starting running back. That means McCoy is working for a change-of-pace role behind Jones. While Jones is a RB3 for Fantasy GMs, McCoy may only work out as a 'what the heck' flex play but only in super deep leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [BAL - WR Marquise Brown bulks up](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens WR [Marquise Brown](=) said he added 23 pounds this offseason and currently weighs 180 pounds. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's a lot of weight to add and just be 180 pounds but Brown was never a big guy anyway. Brown is incredibly explosive and dangerous in the open field. If healthy, Brown can be a favorite target of QB Lamar Jackson in 2020. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [BUF - WR Stefon Diggs tweaks contract]() Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo Buffalo Bills WR [Stefon Diggs](=) restructured his contract Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to a source. He'll receive an extra $3.3 million in 2020, an extra $7.7 million in guaranteed money but a decrease of $300,000 cash in 2021 and a drop from $25.55 million to $22.67 million in 2022-23 cash. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Diggs is going to be the primary Bills receiver in 2020. He's been working this offseason to establish chemistry with QB Josh Allen. If Allen can play better and throw with better accuracy, then Diggs could pay off for Fantasy GMs as a WR2 with upside. It's going to be a wild ride if you want to start Diggs on a weekly basis. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS Practice Mock Drafting - Practice makes perfect with the Footballguys Draft Dominator app powered by 50+ staffers of Footballguys. [Check it out here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for even more FF Content? - Matthew Berry's Rotopass bundles Footballguys, Rotowire, Rotoviz apps, and more. [Check it out here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [LVR - RB Jeremy Hill let go](=) Source: The Athletic - Vic Tafur Las Vegas Raiders RB [Jeremy Hill](=) was released Wednesday, Aug. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Well that didn't last long. Hill has been out of the league for two years but somehow found a deal with the Raiders last week. Now, he's back on the open market and will struggle to find another deal. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [MIA - WR Albert Wilson opts out](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Miami Dolphins WR [Albert Wilson](=) informed the team he's opting out for the 2020 season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wilson is now the second Dolphins WR to opt out this year, joining Allen Hurns in the decision to miss the 2020 season. The team is getting thinner at the position. DeVante Parker and Preston Williams are the top two receivers with Jakeem Grant and Isaiah Ford as the No.3 and No.4 options. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [SF - WR Travis Benjamin opts out](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler San Francisco 49ers WR [Travis Benjamin](=) has opted out of the 2020 season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Benjamin didn't do much for the 49ers last year and he's a player with a declining skill set. With him opting out, the 49ers might consider any free agents that are on the open market. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [TB - Tyler Johnson dealing with injury]() Source: The Athletic - Greg Auman Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tyler Johnson (undisclosed) has been limited during practice because of an undisclosed injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson was the team's fifth-round pick out of Minnesota and he's got intriguing upside in dynasty formats. He's a big slot receiver with the strength to run through arm tackles. He'll compete for a spot in the pecking order behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [MIA - WR Preston Williams being eased back](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins WR [Preston Williams](=) (knee) is being eased back this offseason and a team source said there's no assurance he will be available for Week 1, but the Dolphins are cautiously optimistic. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That sounds about right. Williams was looking good last year as an undrafted rookie out of Colorado State. A knee injury cut his rookie season short after eight games, and he had knee surgery in November. Williams has been on the road to recovery ever since then and might have to be eased in at the start of the regular season. He may not be 100 percent until the midway point of this season, and Williams may not be 100 percent healthy this year at all. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [CLE - TE Austin Hooper put in work with QB Baker Mayfield]() Source: ESPN - Jake Trotter Cleveland Browns TE [Austin Hooper](=) lived part of the summer with QB [Baker Mayfield](=) while the two worked out together. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hooper was the big free agent tight end this year and the Browns were able to secure his services. The Browns spent a lot of resources this offseason to improve their offense and hopefully that leads to better numbers from Mayfield as he suffered through a sophomore slump in 2019. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of the Footballguys Family. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J = = Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! You're subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =