🏆 In Memory Of Mike Tagliere

[Footballguys Email Updates](=) [Go PRO]() | [View Online]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 23, #157 • Sep. 25th[,](=) 2021 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [DraftKings](=) Howdy {NAME}, Thank you for the avalanche of very kind emails yesterday. Thank you. I mentioned my friend Mike Tagliere of Fantasy Pros who'd been battling COVID in yesterday's email. Saturday, we got the tragic news that Mike died. I, like everyone who knew him, am heartbroken. He was not just a great fantasy football analyst. There are lots of those. What separated Mike was he was genuinely a good and kind and thoughtful person. We may have been competitors, but he was always my friend. I am sure he felt the same for me. Not because I'm special. Mike was that way with everyone. Words can't describe how he'll be missed. Mike is survived by his wife Tabbie and their children, Alyssa who is 18, and Jonathan who is 4. If you're able to help, I'd encourage you to donate to [the GoFundMe set up here.]() I don't feel like talking about football right now, but I've promised y'all we'll bring the news each day. Here's what we have. Hug those close to you today. Tell folks how you feel. Let's Go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- [DraftKings Play Free Fantasy Football With Your Deposit](=) Sponsored by [DraftKings](=) PLAY FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL WITH YOUR FIRST DEPOSIT The football season is in full swing but, thanks to our friends at DraftKings, new customers can still get in on the action for FREE with their first deposit. There’s millions in total prizes up for grabs and if you’re a new customer, you can play free with your first deposit! Here's how it works: - Create your DraftKings DFS account and make a deposit. - DraftKings will credit your account with a free entry to get in on the action. - Draft your lineup and go for your share of millions in prizes! 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[IND - QB Brett Hundley added to active roster](#10) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [PIT - OLB T.J. Watt ruled out]( Source: ESPN - Brooke Pryor Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt (groin) has been downgraded to out for Week 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tough news for Watt and Pittsburgh but hopefully this is for the best as the team protects him from himself. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [MIA - Tua Tagovailoa lands on IR](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Miami Dolphins QB [Tua Tagovailoa](=) (ribs) on Saturday, Sept. 25, was placed on the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This means the Dolphins quarterback will miss at least three weeks. That will give him time to heal from this painful ribs injury. In the meantime, Jacoby Brissett will be the team's starter. Brissett starting means Fantasy GMs should downgrade Dolphins skill position players. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [PHI - TE Zach Ertz comes off COVID list](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Philadelphia Eagles TE [Zach Ertz](=) on Saturday, Sept. 25, was activated off the Reserve/COVID-19 list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ertz should be cleared to play on Monday night against the Cowboys. Fantasy GMs may not be starting Ertz, who is no longer the player he used to be, but they are considering Dallas Goedert. Ertz being available could cut into the snaps/targets for Goedert in Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [LAR - RB Buddy Howell added to roster]() Source: NFL Network - Andrew Siciliano Los Angeles Rams RB Buddy Howell on Saturday, Sept. 25, was activated to the active roster from the practice squad. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This could be a sign for Darrell Henderson's availability in Week 3. Henderson is a game-time decision due to a ribs injury. Sony Michel would get the start against the Buccaneers if Henderson can't play. Jake Funk would be the pass-catching back behind Michel in that case, and Howell would give them a third running back on the depth chart. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CAR - Carolina works out running backs]() Source: The Athletic - Joe Person Free-agent RB Ito Smith (Vikings), free-agent RB Dontrell Hilliard (Texans) and free-agent RB BJ Emmons (Raiders) worked out for the Carolina Panthers Friday, Sept. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Christian McCaffey (hamstring) out for a few weeks, the Panthers are looking for additional depth. Chubba Hubbard and Royce Freeman should split time with McCaffrey out. We'll see if the Panthers choose to add any of these free agents. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS 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]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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](=) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DAL - WR Amari Cooper injured in opener]() Source: The Dallas Morning News - Calvin Watkins Updating previous reports, Dallas Cowboys WR [Amari Cooper](=) (ribs) has been playing with a cracked rib since the season opener. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rib injuries come down to pain tolerance, and Cooper has a high threshold for pain. Cooper was a full participant in practice on Friday and says he's "good to go" for Week 3. Fantasy GMs can trust him as a low-end WR1 against the Eagles on Monday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [IND - DeMichael Harris elevated from PS](=) Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts WR DeMichael Harris on Saturday, Sept. 25, was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Harris is a reserve receiver and return specialist. The Colts can have some packages for him, like they did last year at times during his rookie season, but Fantasy GMs in crazy deep dynasty formats are the only ones who could be monitoring Harris. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [PHI - RB Miles Sanders not on injury report]() Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles RB [Miles Sanders](=) (chest) was a full participant in practice Saturday, Sept. 25, and was not listed with a game-status designation on the team's Week 3 injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Sanders is good to go for the Week 3 Monday night game against the Cowboys. Fantasy GMs can count on Sanders as a RB2 with upside. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [MIA - QB Jacoby Brissett slated for starts](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Miami Dolphins QB [Jacoby Brissett](=) is in line to start at least the next three games after QB [Tua Tagovailoa](=) (ribs) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Sept. 25, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tagovailoa has to miss at least three weeks since he's on IR. Brissett struggled in Week 2 and Fantasy GMs should downgrade all Dolphins skill position players. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [IND - QB Brett Hundley added to active roster]() Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts QB Brett Hundley on Saturday, Sept. 25, was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hundley is there as an option to play if Carson Wentz (ankles) is banged up or can't play. The Colts also have Jacob Eason at quarterback if they need him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That will do it for today, Folks. Thank you for reading and thanks for being part of the Footballguys Family. 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! 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