🏆 Keep An Eye On This Lion

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We're rolling and we've got another game upon us. How good is that? We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get it. Let's Go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- [Look Like A Champion With Footballguys Gear]( Sponsored by [Footballguys Gear]( FOOTBALLGUYS GEAR IS HERE! I told you [Footballguys Gear]( was coming and here are the goods. We're proud of what we put together for you and we're thankful and appreciative when our Footballguys Family represents. And keep an eye out -- we're always working on new items. If you're reading this, it's a safe bet to assume you're dominating your league. Now you can look the part too. [Shop Now]( --------------------------------------------------------------- SITE NEWS A. [Thursday Night Questions On Discord]() [Join The Footballguys Discord](=) Our Jeff Haseley will be doing a Discord Q&A Prior to the Thursday Night Game at 7:00 PM EST. Need last-minute help with setting your fantasy roster? Right before the Thursday night games, our Jeff Haseley will be answering YOUR questions on the Footballguys Discord server. Join us! B. [Please Take Our Draft Tools Survey]( We'd like to hear from you about the Draft Tools you used this season and what your experience with them was like. We'll put your insights to work as we improve our offerings for the 2023 season. And to say thanks for helping, we'll randomly pick someone who completes this survey and give them a 2022 Footballguys Hall Of Fame Subscription. Let's go. C. [Random Shots From Week 1]( We do a ton of insightful, thoughtful, and serious features here at Footballguys with smart people thinking deeply for you. This is not one of those features. This is me with a bunch of goofy things I've seen and thought this week. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [DET - D'Andre Swift misses practice](#1) 2. [LAC - WR Keenan Allen officially ruled out](#2) 3. [KC - PK Harrison Butker ruled out](#3) 4. [WAS - Brian Robinson back at practice](#4) 5. [PIT - RB Najee Harris limited Wednesday](#5) 6. [DET - RB Justin Jackson signed to active roster](#6) 7. [TB - David Wells joins Tampa](#7) 8. [CLE - Day off for WR Amari Cooper](#8) 9. [KC - QB Patrick Mahomes good to go](#9) 10. [NYJ - QB Joe Flacco starting Week 2](#10) 11. [CIN - WR Tee Higgins making progress](#11) 12. [TB - WR Chris Godwin out of practice](#12) 13. [NYG - Wan'Dale Robinson not practicing](#13) 14. [DAL - WR Michael Gallup likely out again](#14) 15. [IND - Alec Pierce in concussion protocol](#15) 16. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey resting Wednesday](#16) 17. [KC - No designation for WR JuJu Smith-Schuster](#17) 18. [DEN - TE Dominique Dafney finds new home in Denver](#18) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [DET - D'Andre Swift misses practice]( Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep an eye on this one. Justin Jackson was signed to the Active Roster Wednesday which has us a little concerned. Watch this one. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [LAC - WR Keenan Allen officially ruled out](=) Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers WR [Keenan Allen](=) (hamstring) has officially been ruled out for Week 2, per the team's final injury report on Wednesday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Nobody is surprised by this. Allen will miss some time with this hamstring injury, and on a short week, it was highly unlikely he was going to play on Thursday night. Fantasy GMs are hoping Mike Williams does more than he did in Week 1. The Chargers will lean on Williams and Josh Palmer more without Allen. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [KC - PK Harrison Butker ruled out](=) Source: Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs PK Harrison Butker (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 2, per the team's final injury report on Wednesday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kansas City signed kicker Matt Ammendola to their practice squad. ESPN reports he could be elevated to their active roster in time for Thursday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [WAS - Brian Robinson back at practice]( Source: The Athletic - Ben Standig Washington Commanders RB Brian Robinson (leg) was at practice on Wednesday, Sept. 14, just two weeks after he was shot twice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Some great news here, even though Robinson may not get back onto the field until sometime in October. Robinson was spotted with a wrap over his leg and was doing individual drills off to the side. Until Robinson's return, the Commanders will use Antonio Gibson as their lead back and he's got RB2 potential for Fantasy GMs during that time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [PIT - RB Najee Harris limited Wednesday](=) Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Pittsburgh Steelers RB [Najee Harris](=) (foot) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Harris aggravated his Lisfranc sprain against the Bengals, and Fantasy GMs were shaken after Week 1. He insists he's going to play in Week 2 against the Patriots. The Steelers' offense looked lethargic against the Bengals, so Harris is more of a low-end RB2 in Week 2 for us. Until he proves he can stay healthy, and the Steelers' offense shows some life, it's the best way to project Harris this season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DET - RB Justin Jackson signed to active roster](=) Source: Detroit Free Press - Tony Garcia Detroit Lions RB Justin Jackson was signed to the active roster Wednesday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We liked what Jackson flashed during his time with the Chargers. The Lions picked him up at the beginning of training camp, and now Jackson is on the active roster. In deep dynasty formats, we'll still monitor Jackson because of his landing spot and all-purpose skill set. Jackson is working for touches behind starter D'Andre Swift and primary backup Jamaal Williams. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [TB - David Wells joins Tampa]( Source: Buccaneers.com - Scott Smith Free-agent TE David Wells (Titans) was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad Wednesday, Sept. 14. TE J.J. Howland was released. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Undrafted out of San Diego State in 2018, Wells has bounced around to eight different teams. A converted high school quarterback, Wells knows where to get on the field. He's not going to get much separation as a receiver, but Wells is solid as a blocking tight end. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [CLE - Day off for WR Amari Cooper]() Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns WR [Amari Cooper](=) (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cooper is a seasoned veteran, and this should be the plan for him this season. He won't practice on Wednesdays, but we're sure he'll be ready on game day this week. He didn't do much in the Week 1 win over the Panthers, so Fantasy GMs are looking at Cooper as a flex play in Week 2 against the Jets. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [KC - QB Patrick Mahomes good to go](=) Source: Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs QB [Patrick Mahomes](=) (wrist) practiced in full once again on Wednesday, Sept. 14, and carries no designation on the team's final injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mahomes is a little banged up, but he will be out there on Thursday night against the Chargers. This is a big game in the AFC West with both teams sitting at a 1-0 record after one week. Mahomes tore up the Cardinals' defense, but he's facing a much better unit against the Chargers in Week 2. Even with a tougher defense against him, Mahomes is a must-start for Fantasy GMs out there. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS DOMINATE YOUR FRIENDS WITH A FOOTBALLGUYS PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Consistently winning at Fantasy Football is hard. And losing sucks. 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[NYJ - QB Joe Flacco starting Week 2](=) Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets QB [Joe Flacco](=) will start Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here. The word is that Zach Wilson is getting closer, but he needs another week to return from his preseason knee injury. Flacco will be under constant pressure against the Browns, kind of like he was in Week 1 against the Ravens. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [CIN - WR Tee Higgins making progress]( Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Kelsey Conway Cincinnati Bengals WR [Tee Higgins](=) (concussion) is still in the concussion protocol but has cleared all the hurdles he needs to thus far and will be limited in practice on Wednesday, Sept. 14, head coach Zac Taylor said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's good news for the talented receiver and for Fantasy GMs out there. Higgins is on the right track to play in Week 2 against the Cowboys. He's a WR2 for Fantasy GMs when he's on the field, and this matchup is quite juicy for the Bengals passing attack. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [TB - WR Chris Godwin out of practice]() Source: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Chris Godwin](=) (hamstring) is out of practice Wednesday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'd be surprised if Godwin played against the Saints on Sunday. He's back from his knee injury but suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1. We'll see more from Julio Jones and Russell Gage with Godwin down. Mike Evans remains as the top target for QB Tom Brady. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [NYG - Wan'Dale Robinson not practicing]() Source: NFL.com New York Giants WR Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) is not practicing on Wednesday, Sept. 14, head coach Brian Daboll said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The talented second-round pick went down early in Week 1, but a further examination of his knee indicated the injury was not serious. There's a chance he could practice on Friday and play on Sunday against the Panthers. However, it's more likely that Robinson misses some time recovering from this injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [DAL - WR Michael Gallup likely out again]( Source: ESPN.com - Todd Archer Dallas Cowboys WR Michael Gallup (knee) is likely out again in Week 2. The team hopes he can progress to doing some group work in practice this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gallup is close, but the team is not rushing his return. He was not put on the PUP list to begin the regular season, so Gallup is expected to return in the first month of the year. Most reports have speculated that a Week 3 return is the target. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [IND - Alec Pierce in concussion protocol]( Source: ESPN.com - Stephen Holder Indianapolis Colts WR [Alec Pierce](=) (concussion) is in the league concussion protocol Wednesday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Pierce had a disappointing performance in Week 1, and he was concussed in the game against the Texans. Now, the rookie second-round pick will have to go through the concussion protocol. If Pierce is out of action in Week 2 against the Jaguars, the Colts could turn to Ashton Dulin for more work. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey resting Wednesday]() Source: The Athletic - Joseph Person Carolina Panthers RB [Christian McCaffrey](=) (rest) did not practice on Wednesday, Sept. 14, per the team's injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Get ready for the rest days for McCaffrey on Wednesdays this season. He's good to go for Week 2 against the Giants. McCaffrey should perform like an RB1 every week he's healthy for the Panthers this season. In this matchup, McCaffrey could finish as a top-5 fantasy running back in Week 2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [KC - No designation for WR JuJu Smith-Schuster]() Source: Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs WR [JuJu Smith-Schuster](=) (shoulder) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, Sept. 14, and carries no designation going into Week 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith-Schuster was targeted more than any wide receiver in Kansas City's season opener against the Cardinals. He did not catch any of the five touchdowns from QB Patrick Mahomes, but Smith-Schuster worked well from the outside and the slot. He's a WR2 for Fantasy GMs this week against the Chargers on Thursday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [DEN - TE Dominique Dafney finds new home in Denver]() Source: NFLCommunications.com Free-agent TE Dominique Dafney was signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, Sept. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Dafney was undrafted out of Indiana State (Iowa transfer) in 2020. He spent most of the last two years with the Packers, and Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett is familiar with him. Dafney is a tight end/H-back/fullback type who can be lined up all over the formation. [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! You're subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Sportsguys * 118 N. Peters Rd., Suite 208 * Knoxville[,]( TN 37923 * News Items Powered By: [USA Today Fantasy Sports](=)