Footballguys #124 - 8/24 - Master Draft Plan, Updated 6,750 Printable Cheatsheets, News & Notes and MORE

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[NYJ - Quarterbacks splitting first-team reps for Jets](#4) 5. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott to play full half?](#5) 6. [TEN - Re-evaluation coming for WR Corey Davis](#6) 7. [SEA - WR Tyler Lockett still not playing](#7) 8. [MIN - RB Latavius Murray to make preseason debut](#8) 9. [SEA - RB Thomas Rawls, RB C.J. Prosise to be inactive](#9) 10. [LAR - WR Cooper Kupp won't play Saturday](#10) 11. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen being used in slot](#11) 12. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery should play](#12) 13. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott could play Saturday](#13) 14. [TB - WR Mike Evans out of practice](#14) 15. [DEN - OLB Von Miller to play vs. GB](#15) 16. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky sees time with starters](#16) 17. [BAL - RB Danny Woodhead expected to sit Saturday](#17) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed confident in toe](=) Source: ESPN.com - John Keim Washington Redskins TE [Jordan Reed](=) (toe) doesn't believe his toe injury is a serious issue, adding that he doesn't feel any pain now thanks to a wider cleat and orthotics. The oft-injured tight end would like to play some this weekend, but head coach Jay Gruden admitted that Reed is one of those players who can easily get back into the swing of things. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Remember, Reed was only healthy for ten weeks last season. He's going as the No. 4 tight end in drafts, 49th player overall which tells you how much production you can expect even in a limited season. However, make sure you have an alternative because he will likely be hurt this season at some point. When he's on the field though, he puts up points. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [HOU - WR Jaelen Strong's suspension stands]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Houston Texans WR [Jaelen Strong](=) is suspended for Week 1 of the regular season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Will Fuller is injured and Strong is suspended. Whoever is under center is going to have limited options. DeAndre Hopkins is going to have to deal with extra attention as well, though he has battled through that before. Neither Strong nor Braxton Miller are getting drafted right now and we expect it to stay that way. One might emerge but so far nobody seems to be ready. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman to miss preseason game](=) Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Kelsey Conway Atlanta Falcons RB [Devonta Freeman](=) (concussion) has been ruled out for the preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 26, according to head coach Dan Quinn. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No worries here as Freeman is on track to play in Week 1 of the regular season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NYJ - Quarterbacks splitting first-team reps for Jets]( Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets QBs Christian Hackenberg and [Bryce Petty](=) split first-team repetitions during practice this week. A started has not officially been named yet for the regular season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team keeps saying Josh McCown is the starter (well, Head coach Todd Bowles at least) but he's not getting reps which means he is unlikely to play against the Giants. Which means.... the Jets still have no clue what they are doing. Maybe trying to remove all doubt Hackenberg is a bust. Avoid the passing offense of this team at all costs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott to play full half?](=) Source: NFL Network - Dan Hellie Dallas Cowboys QB [Dak Prescott](=) said he anticipates playing the entire first half of the Cowboys' Week 3 preseason game. He would even like to play into the third quarter, but admitted that will be up to head coach Jason Garrett. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] As the third preseason game is normally a dress rehearsal for the season, there are two aims for any team. First, get the offense and defense into a nice rhythm in a solid game situation and second, get everyone out without injury. That means we think Prescott is unlikely to see the second half, though stranger things have happened (just ask Mark Sanchez about his last preseason game as a Jet). Really, that's all Fantasy GMs want as well, as many of them are looking to him as a solid QB2. His current ADP is around 93 overall and he is the No 13 quarterback going off the board. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [TEN - Re-evaluation coming for WR Corey Davis](=) Source: TitanInsider.com - Terry McCormick Tennessee Titans WR Corey Davis (hamstring) will be re-evaluated following the Titans' Week 3 preseason matchup to see how he is recovering from his hamstring ailment. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Titans have no need to rush him back. Head coach Mike Mularkey says the team wants him to be ready for the start of the regular season so they will be careful with him. As high as he went in the NFL draft, it remains to be seen if he can have a huge impact this year. Like most rookie receivers, he will struggle as he adjusts, and his ADP of 44th receiver in drafts tells us owners are feeling the same. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [SEA - WR Tyler Lockett still not playing](=) Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks WR [Tyler Lockett](=) (leg) is not expected to play in Week 3 of the preseason this weekend. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Every day he is out is another day a guy like Kasen Williams can make a move. Aside from Doug {NAME} none of the other receivers have huge value, but it's worth keeping an eye on battles like these to see who could emerge. Lockette has always struggled to stay healthy, so this could be bad news for his roster spot. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [MIN - RB Latavius Murray to make preseason debut]() Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson Minnesota Vikings RB [Latavius Murray](=) (ankle) is expected to play in Week 3 of the preseason this weekend, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rookie Dalvin Cook has already made his case for at least a significant share of carries, if not the lead job. The Vikings made a three-year investment in Murray though, so this could get very complicated, very quickly. Right now his absence has torched his ADP - Murray is tracking as the 135th player overall and the 47th running back, while Cook is lodged at 39 and 17, respectively. It will be interesting to see what Murray does in the next two preseason games, and whether it's too late to get a significant share of work. If he does, both backs could see their production take a hit. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [SEA - RB Thomas Rawls, RB C.J. Prosise to be inactive]() Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle Seattle Seahawks RBs [Thomas Rawls](=) (ankle) and [C.J. Prosise](=) (groin) will both miss Seattle's Week 3 preseason tilt. Head coach Peter Carroll did say that both could play if it were the regular season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Eddie Lacy gets another start, but now he isn't just battling Rawls or Prosise. Now he has seventh round rookie Chris Carson to worry about. Carson has put on his 'big boy pants' and been a demon both in practice and games. Owners are still not drafting him, while Lacy is going as the 30th running back. That could change soon, and Carson is at least someone who should be kept in mind as a late round flier. Rawls is still the lead back and Prosise is still the third down back, but Lacy is assured nothing and Rawls is often banged up. Carson could get a shot down the road. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [LAR - WR Cooper Kupp won't play Saturday]() Source: TheRams.com - Myles Simmons Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (groin) is dealing with a minor groin issue that will keep him from playing in Week 3 of the preseason, according to head coach Sean McVay. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kupp is going deep in drafts if he goes at all, in part because of the acquisition of Sammy Watkins and in part because of the uncertainty around the offense. He's a slot guy, though, so Watkins isn't the former Bill to worry about - Robert Woods is. We're not feeling this position has a lot of value when it comes to the Rams, so Kupp remains a late round flier even if he wins that battle. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen being used in slot]() Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Andrew Krammer Minnesota Vikings WR [Adam Thielen](=) has been playing in the slot in three-receiver formations in an effort to further utilize his versatility. QB [Sam Bradford](=) said it has also helped develop better chemistry with different defensive looks. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thielen's production was a bit inconsistent, and he may see a little more work in the slot. With his sure hands (he dropped just two balls in 2016), that could mean solid production. That said, we are not feeling great about this offense overall and there are a glut of interesting but not fantastic receiving options which could lead to more inconsistency. Thielen - or really anyone not named Stefon Diggs - should be a late round guy in any format save Best Ball where you can take advantage of his big games without worrying when they will show up. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery should play]( Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein Green Bay Packers RB [Ty Montgomery](=) (leg) is expected to play this week versus the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's the preseason dress rehearsal so it makes sense and they want to see him against one of the best defenses in the NFL. Our biggest concern with him isn't the competition for carries or his injury - it's the inconsistent use in the offense by the Packers. If they give him a solid amount of carries, Montgomery should be a solid RB2. However, if they only give him a handful, his production will be scattered and tough to manage. He's currently going as the No. 19 back off the board and while we think his ceiling is higher than that, we worry about his floor. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott could play Saturday]() Source: The Dallas Morning News - Brandon George Updating previous reports, Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott](=) could play in the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 26, as head coach Jason Garrett is leaning toward playing him. It would be his first dosage of action this preseason. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Suspended or not, he's going to get his work. His ADP is still really up there - 9th running back and 17th overall - despite currently being slated to miss the first six weeks. He's appealing his suspension, and we think it could be reduced a bit, but just in case, you should have an alternative. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [TB - WR Mike Evans out of practice]() Source: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Mike Evans](=) (undisclosed) is out of practice Thursday, Aug. 24, for the second straight day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're not worried about this as Evans will be ready for the season. He's going as the No. 4 receiver in drafts, 7th player overall and worth the price. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [DEN - OLB Von Miller to play vs. GB]() Source: DenverBroncos.com - Andrew Mason Denver Broncos LB Von Miller will play in the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Aug. 26, after he sat out the first two preseason games. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Miller will likely get a series or two against the Packers. He's in great shape and looking to be even more of a terror for opposing quarterbacks in 2017. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky sees time with starters]( Source: ESPNChicago.com - Jeff Dickerson Chicago Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky received some snaps with the first-team offense during practice Wednesday, Aug. 23. QB [Mike Glennon](=) will start the third preseason game, but Trubisky is expected to play at least one series with the starters at the start of the second half. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Glennon is the starter for now, but Trubisky is the future of the Bears. We may see Glennon only get half the year (or less) as the starter before they move to their 2017 first-round pick. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [BAL - RB Danny Woodhead expected to sit Saturday]() Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens RB [Danny Woodhead](=) (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 23, and is not expected to play in the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here. Woodhead is a seasoned veteran and doesn't need a ton of work in the preseason. This hamstring injury will likely keep him out in week four of the preseason too. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. Show no mercy in your Draft this weekend and we'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J = --- Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! Get your 3 Free Downloads [here](=). 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