Footballguys #129 - 8/29 - Top 10 Insights, Week 1 Projections, ADP, Top 300, News & Notes and MORE

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[FREE FEATURE - Footballguys' Top 10: Insights From The NFL's Dress Rehearsal]( A sneak-peek at Matt Waldman's in-season column profiling insights you need to know from each week's games. B. [Footballguys Players Championship - Less than 1,807 Teams remain!]() This contest is capped at 7,200 teams and we sold out last year 3 days before the Thursday game. Get your spot now before this sells out. Drafts on Wednesday (All times are Eastern): Wed (8/29): 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm, 10 pm, 11 pm, 11:55 pm C. [Week 1 Detailed Stat Projections Are Live]( It's still officially Pre Season but we're ready for Week 1 with our Detailed Stat Projections. D. [The New Reality No.91: Preseason Week 3 Notes](=) Our Chad Parsons with notes from Week 3 of the 2017 NFL Preseason. E. [Late-August ADP for FFPC and FPC]() Our Clayton Gray with an in-depth look at ADP from 57 recent FPC drafts. F. [Top 300 Players Updated](=) Our David Dodds with the Top 300 Players. G. [PPR Top 300 Players Updated](=) Our David Dodds with the Top 300 Players. This one is for PPR scoring. H. [Average Draft Position Updated]( Know where the guys in your league are likely to draft players with our Average Draft Position Data. I. [PPR Average Draft Position Updated](=) Know where the guys in your league are likely to draft players with our Average Draft Position Data. This one is for PPR Scoring. J. [Draft List Updated]( Our David Dodds takes the Top 300 List and factors it against the Average Draft Position to get our Draft List. K. [PPR Draft List Updated]( Our David Dodds takes the Top 300 List and factors it against the Average Draft Position to get our Draft List. This one is for PPR scoring. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [SF - TE Vance McDonald traded to Pittsburgh](#1) 2. [PIT - Pittsburgh lands TE Vance McDonald](#2) 3. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman out of concussion protocol](#3) 4. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte on the block?](#4) 5. [BAL - QB Joe Flacco nearing return to practice](#5) 6. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford guaranteed $92 million](#6) 7. [NE - WR Danny Amendola is as healthy as ever](#7) 8. [TEN - WR Eric Decker back at practice](#8) 9. [TEN - WR Corey Davis also at practice](#9) 10. [WAS - Jay Gruden frustrated with WR Josh Doctson](#10) 11. [MIA - QB Jay Cutler feeling 'really good'](#11) 12. [BAL - WR Breshad Perriman ready for Week 1?](#12) 13. [PIT - Phazahn Odom released](#13) 14. [NYJ - QB Bryce Petty could play this week](#14) 15. [BUF - WR Jordan Matthews should be ready](#15) 16. [DET - Ziggy Ansah should be ready for season](#16) 17. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky starting this week](#17) 18. [IND - CB Vontae Davis to miss multiple games](#18) 19. [CLE - CB Joe Haden on the block](#19) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [SF - TE Vance McDonald traded to Pittsburgh](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter San Francisco 49ers TE [Vance McDonald](=) was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick Tuesday, Aug. 29, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The 49ers gave McDonald an extension last December, but with a new regime in town he just wasn't in their future plans. Rookie George Kittle sits atop their depth chart on the 49ers website. Veteran Logan Paulsen is listed as the no2 tight end. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [PIT - Pittsburgh lands TE Vance McDonald](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter San Francisco 49ers TE [Vance McDonald](=) was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick Tuesday, Aug. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A good move for the Steelers here as they don't give up much and upgrade their position. McDonald has talent as a move tight end, but he needs to stay healthy in order to play up to his potential. He should push Jesse James for playing time in the near future. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman out of concussion protocol](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Atlanta Falcons RB [Devonta Freeman](=) is no longer in the concussion protocol and has been fully cleared to return to practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] As expected, Freeman is out of the concussion protocol in time to get ready for the regular season. He's a RB1 in any format, and Freeman should go off the board in the first round of every fantasy draft. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte on the block?](=) Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero The New York Jets have reportedly 'gauged' the trade market for RB [Matt Forte](=), according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's not a shock, but it would be somewhat shocking to see another team take on Forte's fully guaranteed $4 million salary in 2017. If/when Forte is traded (or released), the team will turn to Bilal Powell as their featured back with a three-down role. Rookie Eli McGuire could mix in as a change-of-pace back behind Powell. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [BAL - QB Joe Flacco nearing return to practice](=) Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens QB [Joe Flacco](=) (back) has resumed throwing and will likely practice in the coming days, according to head coach John Harbaugh. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Ravens have been planning on this all along. Flacco has not yet been cleared to practice, but expect that to happen before their Week 1 game. The team has plenty of question marks, but they have no shot if Ryan Mallett has to start for them. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford guaranteed $92 million]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Updating previous reports, Detroit Lions QB [Matthew Stafford](=)'s five-year deal includes a $50 million signing bonus and $92 million guaranteed, which are both NFL highs, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The deal will average $27 million annually, which will be an NFL record. Stafford will be guaranteed $60.5 million at signing and $86 million by the start of Year 2 of the contract, which starts next March, a league source said. The full $92 million is guaranteed upon Year 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [NE - WR Danny Amendola is as healthy as ever]() Source: Boston Herald - Jeff Howe New England Patriots WR [Danny Amendola](=) said he feels 'as good as I've ever felt' and mentioned that he's 'healthy and ready to go.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With WR Julian Edelman done for the year, we should see an increase in snaps for Amendola. He's still more of a 'lottery ticket' pick you can get at the end of your draft. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [TEN - WR Eric Decker back at practice](=) Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans WR [Eric Decker](=) (ankle) was back at practice Tuesday, Aug. 29. As reported earlier, he has a chance to play in the Titans' final preseason game this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Decker doesn't need to play in Week 4 of the preseason. He's a WR3/flex option for fantasy players. Decker has been banged up over the last year but if healthy the veteran wideout could play an important role for the Titans..especially when they get near pay dirt. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [TEN - WR Corey Davis also at practice](=) Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans WR Corey Davis (hamstring) returned to practice Tuesday, Aug. 29. As reported earlier, he has a chance to play in the Titans' final preseason game this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He could play in the finale, but the talented 2017 first-round pick could be held out as well. The team just needs Davis ready for the start of the regular season. They have a well-stocked WR corps, but Davis has the talent to emerge in 2017. Fantasy owners are taking Davis at WR47 (10.05) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [WAS - Jay Gruden frustrated with WR Josh Doctson]() Source: The Washington Post - Mike Jones Washington Redskins WR [Josh Doctson](=) (groin, hamstring) was held out of the team's third preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Aug. 27, and head coach Jay Gruden told reporters Tuesday, Aug. 29, that Doctson's multiple injuries have 'been an issue.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Doctson was a highly touted pick coming out of TCU in 2016, and that's why Washington selected him 22nd overall. His production in college, plus size/speed combination, had the draft community calling Doctson a 'safe' first-round pick. The injury bug can strike anyone, and it just won't let Doctson out of its clutches. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [MIA - QB Jay Cutler feeling 'really good']( Source: ESPN.com - James Walker Miami Dolphins QB [Jay Cutler](=) said that mentally, he feels 'really good,' and that he also feels 'good' physically heading into the regular season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Dolphins offense will be more aggressive with Cutler taking snaps. He's not afraid to throw into coverage, and Dolphins head coach Adam Gase will design the passing game to get him deep looks often. From a fantasy lens, Cutler is a QB2...and make sure you don't get dinged for INTs thrown in your scoring system. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [BAL - WR Breshad Perriman ready for Week 1?](=) Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens WR [Breshad Perriman](=) (hamstring) is expected to be healthy enough to play by Week 1, according to head coach John Harbaugh. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Perriman has the speed to get by defenders in a hurry. If healthy, he'll likely be a favorite deep threat of QB Joe Flacco. His role behind Jeremy Maclin and Mike Wallace may not be enough to be fantasy relevant, and Perriman is not getting drafted in most leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [PIT - Phazahn Odom released]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Darin Gantt Pittsburgh Steelers TE Phazahn Odom was released Tuesday, Aug. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With the trade for Vance McDonald, the Steelers are just clearing out room on the depth chart. We should see McDonald push Jesse James for the starting job. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [NYJ - QB Bryce Petty could play this week]() Source: NewYorkJets.com - Eric Allen New York Jets QB [Bryce Petty](=) (knee) may be available to play in Week 4 of the preseason, according to head coach Todd Bowles. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Petty is competing to be the backup behind starter Josh McCown. His main competition is Christian Hackenberg...so Petty should win that job. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [BUF - WR Jordan Matthews should be ready]() Source: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown Buffalo Bills WR [Jordan Matthews](=) (chest) is confident he'll be able to play in Week 1, but head coach Sean McDermott remains cautiously optimistic about his new receiver. Matthews said he's been doing everything to get back to full health and is in good shape, adding that the pain he felt in his chest has reduced considerably. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That was the plan for some time, and it looks like Matthews is going to be available for his new team in the season opener. Fantasy owners shouldn't be expecting much from the Bills passing game this year, but Matthews could produce at WR4/flex levels in PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [DET - Ziggy Ansah should be ready for season]( Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett Detroit Lions DE Ziggy Ansah (ankle) is expected to be ready for Week 1 despite currently being on the Active Physically Unable to Perform list, according to general manager Bob Quinn. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for the Lions here. Ansah is their best pass rusher and they need him on the field to pressure opposing QBs early and often. A high-ankle sprain limited Ansah to 13 games last year and he produced a career low 2.0 sacks. They need him to get healthy, stay healthy and produce like he did in 2015 (14.5 sacks). [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky starting this week]( Source: Chicago Bears Radio Network - Zach Zaidman Chicago Bears rookie QB Mitchell Trubisky will start in Week 4 of the preseason this week against the Cleveland Browns. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Trubisky is the future of the franchise and he's shown flashes during the preseason this year. Mike Glennon will begin the season as the starter, but Trubisky could win the no2 job over Mark Sanchez. We think Trubisky will see the field at some point in 2017, despite John Fox's hesitance to play rookies much. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [IND - CB Vontae Davis to miss multiple games](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Indianapolis Colts CB Vontae Davis (groin) is dealing with a 'significant' groin injury and seeking a second opinion. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Head coach Chuck Pagano has already announced Davis will miss 'multiple games' due to the injury. The Colts secondary will now consist of guys like Rashaan Melvin and 2017 second-round pick Quincy Wilson and 2017 fifth-round pick Nate Hairston. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [CLE - CB Joe Haden on the block]( Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora Cleveland Browns CB Joe Haden is being aggressively shopped on the trade market, according to multiple teams. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Haden hasn't played a full 16-game season since 2010, and he's only been available to play in 18 games over the last two years. With $32.9 million owed over the next three years, we don't think anyone will be fired up to add an aging Haden to their roster. In 2018, there's an out for Haden's contract that would leave around $3 million in dead money on the books for the Browns. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. 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](=). You are currently subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =