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[Footballguys Email Updates](=) [Go PRO]() | [View Online]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 23, #121 • Aug. 20th[,](=) 2021 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [FanUp - Flex Ball Frenzy]( Howdy {NAME}, Welcome to the Weekend. And it's a good one as we've got the first version of the Footballguys Perfect Draft for you. We coined the Perfect Draft series almost twenty years ago and we've expanded it for this year. If you're serious about fantasy football, this is your ticket. Plus we've got 19 running backs and 26 wide receivers the Footballguys Staff thinks won't be worth it. Our Anthony Amico dives deep behind his detailed stat projections. And our Cecil Lammey has the News and Notes you need. Let's Go. 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[DAL - QB Dak Prescott to be more involved next week]( Source: ESPN.com - Todd Archer Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (lat) will participate in more drills during practice next week, but head coach Mike McCarthy said he is not ready to say Prescott will be a full participant. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We would love to hear that Prescott is throwing deep balls and otherwise the way he normally would in a practice, but we probably won't get that until the week leading up to the season opener. That game vs. Tampa on a Thursday, so we'll have to draft Prescott without having a clear picture of his Week 1 (and season-long) outlook. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NE - WR Jakobi Meyers finds the end zone](=) Source: ESPN.com New England Patriots WR Jakobi Meyers caught all three of his targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in a 35-0 preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Aug. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Meyers is the best bet to lead the Patriots in receptions, but it's hard to say if any Patriot passing game target will be consistent because it should be a run first offense and there are viable targets at tight end and running back too. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [JAX - Trevor Lawrence still splitting reps]( Source: Jaguar Report - John Shipley Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence is still splitting first-team practice reps with QB Gardner Minshew. We are still going to handle it that way until we end up making the final decision, so right now they are still status quo,' Jaguars offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said. 'We're trying to make everybody better, and we want competition at each and every position. I think both guys are getting better because of it.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We wonder if Bevell is really on board with this. Urban Meyer is going to run things his way, and perhaps this is just to send a message to the team. Deshaun Watson was outstanding as a rookie even though he barely got any time with the first team, so maybe camp snaps with the first team are overrated, but you would still like to see the Jaguars committing to the #1 overall pick. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NE - Big night for J.J. Taylor](=) Source: ESPN.com New England Patriots RB J.J. Taylor rushed 12 times for 93 yards and a touchdown and three passes for 18 yards in a 35-0 preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Aug. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Taylor is trying to make it as a scatback in a crowded backfield, but it's clear that the Patriots like him and he should make an NFL roster even if he gets cut from the New England roster in a numbers crunch. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [NE - Rhamondre Stevenson scores twice](=) Source: ESPN.com New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson rushed 15 times for 66 yards and two touchdowns and caught one pass for eight yards in a 35-0 preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Aug. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stevenson has been one of the stars of the preseason to date, but the Patriots love to redshirt rookie running backs, except for first round pick Sony Michel. The fourth round pick is growing in dynasty value, but may not have a big role in the offense this year unless the Patriots trade Sony Michel. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS FOOTBALLGUYS PLAY FREE AT THRIVEFANTASY - Thrive lets you compete by choosing your side of your favorite player props. 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[Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [NE - QB Cam Newton sharp in preseason win](=) Source: ESPN.com New England Patriots QB Cam Newton completed eight of his nine passes for 103 yards and a touchdown in a 35-0 preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Aug. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton had a good performance which is important because Mac Jones is putting pressure on him for the starting job. It's still a wide open battle heading into Week 3 of the preseason. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [PHI - Kenneth Gainwell logs eight touches](=) Source: ESPN.com Philadelphia Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell had a team-high five carries for 21 yards and caught three passes for 23 yards in a 35-0 preseason loss to the New England Patriots Thursday, Aug. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gainwell is battling Boston Scott for snaps and touches in the Nyheim Hines role in Nick Sirianni's offense. He probably won't have fantasy value this year, but should be stashed on benches in dynasty leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [SF - WR Deebo Samuel leaves practice early](=) Source: ESPN.com - Nick Wagoner San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel left practice early Friday, Aug. 20, with a member of the team's training staff. He later returned to sideline but is now without his helmet. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Samuel has had trouble staying on the field, so this is troubling. We'll watch for updates, but if he's not back on the practice field next week, this could affect his fantasy draft stock. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NYG - Kadarius Toney to miss preseason game]() Source: New York Daily News - Pat Leonard New York Giants WR Kadarius Toney (undisclosed) has been ruled for the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Aug. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Toney's offseason, camp, and preseason all point to a redshirt rookie year. Sterling Shepard is a value as a late round pick in PPR leagues. [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 [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! 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