🏆 The All-Gut Check Sleeper Team

[Footballguys Email Updates](=) [Go PRO]() | [View Online]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 23, #120 • Aug. 19th[,](=) 2021 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [Footballguys Premium Subscriptions]() Howdy {NAME}, Another big day today. We're leading with my buddy Matt Waldman's killer All-Gut Check Sleeper Team. These are the guys you need on your team. Jordan McNamara is back with more Dynasty goodness. Clayton Gray has a slew of super valuable updated Average Draft Position data for us. The Footballguys Classic Draft Tools are updated. And our Cecil Lammey has the News and Notes you need. Before we get started: Shoutout for my buddy Mike Tagliere of [FantasyPros.com](=). Mike's [been in the hospital a while]( battling COVID. Sending Mike prayers, thoughts and good vibes from Footballguys. Rock on, Buddy. Get well soon. And for you, please take care of yourself. Let's Go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- [Dominate Your Draft With A Footballguys Premium Subscription]() Sponsored by [Footballguys Premium Subscriptions]() SAVE TIME | WORRY LESS | WIN MORE Winning fantasy football can be difficult. And time-consuming. Winning’s rad but losing sucks. With a [Footballguys Premium Subscription]( customized just for you, you’ll make winning decisions, save time, and crush your competition. Matthew Berry of ESPN says, "Footballguys is the best premium fantasy football only site on the planet." And we agree. Hop on board and let's crush this season. [Sign Up Now]() --------------------------------------------------------------- SITE NEWS A. [Win More With A Footballguys Premium Subscription]() We've got one goal at Footballguys and that's to help you win more at fantasy football. We'll continue to do free content but our best material will only be available to the folks who purchase a Premium Subscription. You're probably already signed up but if not, we'd be honored if you'd join us. We give you what you need to win more and as always, there's a 30-Day Moneyback Guarantee so there is zero risk. [Join us here.]() B. [The All-Gut Check Sleeper Team](=) Matt Waldman reveals his 2021 All-Gut Check Fantasy Team: a squad of the underrated and lesser-known options who will have your competition laughing now but congratulating you later. C. [If You Are Drafting This Weekend...]() Our Dan Hindery has everything you need to know to prepare you for your upcoming draft. Don't draft without it. D. [Free Content - Footballguys Players Championship Average Draft Position]( It's not enough to know where you want to draft a player. It's where the other GMs in your league want to draft the player. Our [Footballguys Player's Championship]() features some of the most competitive players in the country so their Average Draft Position data is well worth a look. Our Clayton Gray has it for you here. E. [Free Content - 10 RBs We Project to Beat Their 2021 Dynasty Cost](=) The difference between startup draft cost and our 2021 projections is a critical inefficiency to exploit at the running back position. Our Jordan McNamara breaks down 10 running backs we project to beat their cost. F. [9 RBs We Project to Miss Their 2021 Dynasty Cost](=) The difference between startup draft cost and our 2021 projections is a critical inefficiency to exploit at the running back position. Here are 9 running backs Jordan McNamara projects to miss their cost. G. [Free Content - FFPC 28-Round Best-Ball ADP]() Our friends at the [FFPC]( host a killer 28 Round Best-Ball tournament. Here's the Average Draft Position (ADP) data from it. H. [Free Content - FFPC Best-Ball Slim ADP](=) Our friends at the [FFPC]( host a sweet Best-Ball Slim tournament. Here's the Average Draft Position (ADP) data from it. I. [Free Content - Underdog Best-Ball ADP]( Our friends at [Underdog Fantasy]( have a monster Best-Ball tournament with a $1,000,001 Grand Prize. With this kind of volume, the Average Draft Position (ADP) data is especially valuable. J. [Footballguys Classic Drafting Tools Updated]() The Footballguys Classic Drafting Tools are our original killer features. The Draft Dominator Classic, the Projections Dominator and the Value Based Drafting Excel App are all updated and ready for you here. Say hello to Frank Gore on the page. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [CAR - Stiff back sidelines WR D.J. Moore](#1) 2. [CHI - Justin Fields returning to practice](#2) 3. [BAL - TE Mark Andrews hit with dehydration](#3) 4. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown not practicing Thursday](#4) 5. [DET - Big season on tap for TE T.J. Hockenson?](#5) 6. [GB - Jordan Love likely out Saturday](#6) 7. [NYJ - Denzel Mims injury not serious](#7) 8. [PHI - DeVonta Smith expected to play](#8) 9. [DEN - WR Courtland Sutton hoping to play](#9) 10. [BUF - Zack Moss to be in uniform Saturday](#10) 11. [CAR - QB Sam Darnold to play in preseason game](#11) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [CAR - Stiff back sidelines WR D.J. Moore](=) Source: Around The NFL Carolina Panthers WR D.J. Moore (back) was pulled out of practice Thursday, Aug. 19, after his back stiffened up. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It sounds like a minor injury, but back injuries are nothing to mess around with. Moore reportedly wanted to continue but the team kept him out of the remainder of drills as a precaution. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [CHI - Justin Fields returning to practice](=) Source: Around The NFL Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields (groin) will return to practice Thursday, Aug. 19, after sitting out the previous day. Bears head coach Matt Nagy says the team will play it cautious with Fields, limiting his reps, but added that he expects Fields to play Saturday in the Bears' preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fields has been looking good - really good - in training camp and the preseason. The rookie first-round pick is the future for the Bears but it's unknown if the team is going to go with him or veteran Andy Dalton as the starter to begin the season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [BAL - TE Mark Andrews hit with dehydration](=) Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews on Thursday, Aug. 19, collapsed and was carted off the practice field and given an IV to deal with a bout of dehydration and cramping. He was treated on site and was not transported to a hospital. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is a scary situation but it sounds like the Ravens were able to get him hydrated and get Andrews on the right track. We'll see if he has to miss some practice time in his recovery. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown not practicing Thursday](=) Source: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport Tennessee Titans WR A.J. Brown (undisclosed) didn't practice Thursday, Aug. 19, in the team's joint workouts with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Undisclosed could be nothing or it could be something, so just keep this on your radar to see if more information is released. Titans coach Mike Vrabel wouldn't say if it was maintenance day or not for Brown. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [DET - Big season on tap for TE T.J. Hockenson?]() Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman Detroit Lions TE T.J. Hockenson has established a rapport with QB Jared Goff and is 'poised to have a monster 2021 season,' according to Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com, and Twentyman believes Hockenson will lead the team in catches, targets and touchdown receptions. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hockenson has talent and now his opportunity may be greater for a couple of different reasons. First, his connection with Goff seems strong which is always a good sign. Second, the Lions don't have much talent at the wide receiver position which makes Hockenson the most attractive pass-catcher in their offense. Hockenson has a current ADP of TE6 (5.06) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [GB - Jordan Love likely out Saturday](=) Source: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love (shoulder) is unlikely to play in the second preseason game Saturday, Aug. 21. QB Kurt Benkert would start. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Love is being groomed as the quarterback of the future for the Packers. He'll work as the no.2 quarterback and backup Aaron Rodgers in 2021 with the idea he can take over duties in 2022. There's no need to rush him back and risk aggravating the injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS FANTASY FOOTBALL MILLIONAIRE CONTEST FROM DRAFTKINGS - Football is back and our friends at [DraftKings](=) are giving new users a shot at $1 Million with their first deposit. [Sign up](=) and play for the $1,000,000 Top Prize! [Sign Up Now](=) --------------------------------------------------------------- SAVE TIME | WORRY LESS | WIN MORE - Winning fantasy football can be difficult. And time-consuming. Winning’s rad but losing sucks. With a Footballguys Season Long Pro Subscription customized just for you, you’ll save time, worry less, and crush your competition. [Join Now]( --------------------------------------------------------------- YOUR QUEST FOR $500K AWAITS - The 2021 FOOTBALLGUYS PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP is filling up fast. Both the $500,000 grand prize and the $3,700,000 total prize pool are fully guaranteed. Drafts are filling daily so you can compete right away. But don't miss out -- this contest has limited space. [Sign Up Now]() --------------------------------------------------------------- LOOKING FOR EVEN MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL CONTENT? - Matthew Berry's RotoPass bundles together premium subscriptions from Footballguys, RotoWire, RotoViz, ESPN+, and more. [Sign Up Now](=) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [NYJ - Denzel Mims injury not serious]() Source: Pro Football Network - Adam Beasley New York Jets WR Denzel Mims (undisclosed) left practice early Thursday, Aug. 19, but avoided a major injury, according to a report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mims is a player we still appreciate in dynasty formats. However, he's not a great fit for the new offense and was getting pushed down the depth chart by rookie Elijah Moore and veteran Keelan Cole. Mims is around no.5 for the Jets right now, and that means he doesn't have much fantasy value other than dynasty leagues. Perhaps he needs a new team and a fresh start, but that may not happen for another year or so. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [PHI - DeVonta Smith expected to play]() Source: Around The NFL Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (knee) is expected to play in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 19, against the New England Patriots. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for the rookie as he comes back from his minor injury. The speedster can take the top off the defense, and he might be in line for a big play in his preseason debut. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [DEN - WR Courtland Sutton hoping to play]() Source: The Athletic - Nick Kosmider Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton (knee) said Thursday, Aug. 19, that he is hoping to play in the one of the team's final two preseason games as he works his way back from last season's knee injury. 'We're still taking about it, figuring which one we want to do, but definitely going to play in one of them,' Sutton said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Sutton doesn't look like himself out there on the practice field. He's close in terms of speed and route-running, but Sutton isn't dominating "above the rim" like he used to at this time. The regular season is about three weeks away for the Broncos, so Sutton has more time to continue in his recovery. We don't think there's a need for Sutton to play in the preseason but he's certainly chomping at the bit to do so. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [BUF - Zack Moss to be in uniform Saturday]() Source: ESPN.com - Marcel Louis-Jacques Buffalo Bills RB Zack Moss (hamstring) will play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see how much Moss is used on Saturday. Moss is set to be the lead back for the Bills with Devin Singletary mixed in, but this hamstring injury has knocked him out of some action during training camp. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [CAR - QB Sam Darnold to play in preseason game](=) Source: NFL.com Carolina Panthers QB Sam Darnold will play one or two offensive series in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 21, according to head coach Matt Rhule. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Reports out of Carolina haven't been overly positive about Darnold. A series or two isn't much, but we'll see if he can look better in the game than he has in camp. [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 and Grace to you, J [Crush Your Draft With A Premium Subscription From Footballguys.com]() [Joe Bryant - Guide - Footballguys.com]() 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: [USA Today Fantasy Sports](=)