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[Footballguys DFS Coverage FREE For Week 1]( Everyone talks about great content. We're SHOWING you how good our DFS coverage is by making all our Week 1 DFS content free for you. Check it out and see what we do. B. [Footballguys & Rotogrinders Daily Fantasy Hour](=) Our friends at Rotogrinders are back with another year of the Footballguys Daily Fantasy Hour. Our Buddy Dan Back of Rotogrinders and Footballguys Staffers John Lee and Austin Lee prep you with what you need to win this week. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [NYG - Odell Beckham remains sidelined - faces uphill battle](#1) 2. [CLE - DE Myles Garrett has high ankle sprain](#2) 3. [NE - WR Malcolm Mitchell placed on IR](#3) 4. [BUF - QB Tyrod Taylor practices again](#4) 5. [CAR - WR Curtis Samuel practices Thursday](#5) 6. [CAR - Full practice for QB Cam Newton](#6) 7. [IND - RB Frank Gore takes day off](#7) 8. [ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald back on the field](#8) 9. [ARI - QB Carson Palmer takes part in practice](#9) 10. [JAX - WR Dede Westbrook still limited](#10) 11. [JAX - QB Blake Bortles a full participant](#11) 12. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay limited again](#12) 13. [CLE - WR Kenny Britt full go Thursday](#13) 14. [NYJ - Full practice for RB Matt Forte](#14) 15. [NYJ - RB Bilal Powell fully practices](#15) 16. [WAS - WR Josh Doctson participates in practice](#16) 17. [WAS - WR Jamison Crowder limited Thursday](#17) 18. [CIN - Full practice for TE Tyler Eifert](#18) 19. [CIN - RB Jeremy Hill fully practices again](#19) 20. [DEN - No practice for RB Jamaal Charles](#20) 21. [DET - WR T.J. Jones to share WR3 role](#21) 22. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy out of practice](#22) 23. [CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart to see short-yardage work](#23) 24. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson hearing postponed](#24) 25. [DEN - No timetable for QB Paxton Lynch](#25) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NYG - Odell Beckham remains sidelined - faces uphill battle]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants WR [Odell Beckham Jr](=). (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If you have Beckham it's looking like you'll want to make sure you have an alternate plan. Ian Rapoport said Thursday it's looking like Beckham is facing an "uphill battle" to play Sunday. And even if he does play, it's looking like he won't be 100%. The Giants play the night game against the Cowboys, and things are trending toward Beckham missing the game. Check back Friday to see if he can practice. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [CLE - DE Myles Garrett has high ankle sprain](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Updating previous reports, Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain, and his status will be updated in a couple of weeks, according to the team. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's a brutal beat for a franchise which, if it didn't have bad luck, wouldn't have any. Garrett will hopefully be back in a month, but these things can linger. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NE - WR Malcolm Mitchell placed on IR]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New England Patriots WR [Malcolm Mitchell](=) (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Sept. 7, according to a source. He will be able to return at some point this season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mitchell is a downfield target but his college career was set back by knee problems and that trouble seemed to have followed him to the pros. We could see newly acquired Phillip Dorsett get a larger role with the Patriots now that Mitchell is on IR. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [BUF - QB Tyrod Taylor practices again]( Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills QB [Tyrod Taylor](=) (concussion) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He's good to go for Week 1 in a matchup against the hapless Jets. We like him as a QB2 with upside in this game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CAR - WR Curtis Samuel practices Thursday]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Samuel is a dynamic rookie wide receiver but his role within the offense is up in the air. He's dangerous when he touches the ball, but Samuel is not a refined route runner and is still developing his game at the position. We love him as a dynasty prospect and are only monitoring his progress in redraft leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CAR - Full practice for QB Cam Newton]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton](=) (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton was targeting a return in Week 1 and he's made it. Traveling across the country to play the 49ers, Newton should pay off as a QB1 for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [IND - RB Frank Gore takes day off]() Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts RB [Frank Gore](=) (rest) was given the day off from practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's just a veteran day of rest for Gore. It's going to be interesting to see how this backfield shakes out in 2017. Gore is leading the way but Robert Turbin could get plenty of work as a goal-line back. Add in rookie Marlon Mack and you can see RBBC written all over this team...and oh yeah, QB Andrew Luck isn't playing. Opponents won't have to fear the passing game with Scott Tolzien starting, so the backs should find plenty of defenders packed in the box near the line of scrimmage. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald back on the field](=) Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals WR [Larry Fitzgerald](=) (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fitzgerald just had a day off on Wednesday. On the road against the Lions in Week 1, Fitzgerald should perform like a low-end WR1 for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [ARI - QB Carson Palmer takes part in practice](=) Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals QB [Carson Palmer](=) (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Palmer got the day off on Wednesday just to rest. He's a QB2 for fantasy owners in 2017, and this week against the Lions you likely have a better option than Palmer at quarterback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [JAX - WR Dede Westbrook still limited](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars WR Dede Westbrook (core) remained limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Westbrook was a late-round 'lottery ticket' pick for fantasy owners in deep leagues and we appreciate his skill set for dynasty leagues. We're not going overboard with any Jaguars wide receiver in 2017. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [JAX - QB Blake Bortles a full participant](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars QB [Blake Bortles](=) (wrist) put in a full practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bortles beat out Chad Henne for the starting job but he may have a short leash if he struggles. Fantasy owners should not have much stock in the Jaguars passing game in 2017. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay limited again]( Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions WR Kenny Golladay (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We love the rookie's upside in dynasty leagues but in redraft leagues he may not have much of an impact...at least early in his first season. We'll have to see his ankle injury clear up before he's able to show off what he can do. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [CLE - WR Kenny Britt full go Thursday]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns WR [Kenny Britt](=) (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If the Browns have to play 'catch up' football against the Steelers on Sunday then Britt could have more fantasy value than some realize. We like him in the WR3/WR4 tier in the season opener. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [NYJ - Full practice for RB Matt Forte](=) Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets RB [Matt Forte](=) (knee) participated fully in practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's cool, but fantasy owners should not be rushing to get Forte into their lineups. Starter Bilal Powell should put up low-end RB2 numbers in the season opener against the Bills. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [NYJ - RB Bilal Powell fully practices](=) Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets RB [Bilal Powell](=) (ribs) had his second straight day of full practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bills have a strong front four on defense, so Powell is best looked at as a low-end RB2 in Week 1. He's the lead back but we should see some touches for backup Matt Forte as well. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [WAS - WR Josh Doctson participates in practice]() Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins WR [Josh Doctson](=) (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Doctson is the great unknown in the Washington passing game. Jamison Crowder is a favorite target of QB Kirk Cousins, and Terrelle Pryor should work to fit in with his new quarterback and his new team. Doctson needs to stay healthy and show off the skill set that got him drafted as a first-round pick out of TCU. Keep him on your waiver wire speed dial just in case he's able to do that and emerge in a crowded group. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [WAS - WR Jamison Crowder limited Thursday]() Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins WR [Jamison Crowder](=) (hip) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Just check Friday to see if Crowder is a full participant. He's got plenty of flex appeal against the Eagles in Week 1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [CIN - Full practice for TE Tyler Eifert](=) Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Bengals TE [Tyler Eifert](=) (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He's healthy and needs to be in your lineup. Eifert is a security blanket player for QB Andy Dalton and should be featured in the red zone. He's a low-end TE1 in Week 1 against the Ravens. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [CIN - RB Jeremy Hill fully practices again](=) Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Bengals RB [Jeremy Hill](=) (ankle) participated fully in practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a good sign for Hill's projection for Sunday against the Ravens. He's atop the team's depth chart but will be working in a complicated RBBC with Gio Bernard and rookie Joe Mixon. This is a bit of a mess for fantasy owners until someone emerges. It's best to consider Hill as a RB3/flex option in Week 1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [DEN - No practice for RB Jamaal Charles]( Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos RB [Jamaal Charles](=) (rest) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said the team has a plan for Charles, and that includes giving him days off during the week of practice. He'll be the change-of-pace back behind C.J. Anderson on Monday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [DET - WR T.J. Jones to share WR3 role]() Source: MLive.com - Kyle Meinke Detroit Lions WR [T.J. Jones](=) will share the third receiver role with WR Kenny Golladay based on matchups, according to offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones wasn't high on anyone's radar so this news doesn't impact his value much, nor will it hurt Golladday's either. You have to have value to have it impacted, after all. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy out of practice](=) Source: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown Buffalo Bills RB [LeSean McCoy](=) (illness) is out of practice due to a stomach bug Thursday, Sept. 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Even a barfing McCoy will run all over this New York Jets team, though the defensive line is generally the only part of their defense worth talking about. We're not worried about McCoy and you can start him, though it's always worth keeping an eye here on the news wire to make sure this doesn't get worse. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart to see short-yardage work]() Source: Charlotte Observer - Scott Fowler Carolina Panthers RB [Jonathan Stewart](=) is expected to receive the short-yardage work, in the opinion of the Charlotte Observer's Scott Fowler. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Given how bad the San Francisco 49ers look across the board, most pundits expect there to be a lot of carries to go around this week. So Christian McCaffrey--who reportedly has a whole set of plays just for him--will get plenty of work and there will still be carries left over for Jonathan Stewart making him at least a decent flex play this weekend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson hearing postponed]() Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets WR [Robby Anderson](=), who is facing felony charges of resisting an officer with violence stemming from a May 8 arrest, had his trail hearing postponed until Dec. 26, after a continuance was granted. The original hearing was set for Monday, Sept. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Nobody on the Jets is worth much, though perhaps Jermaine Kearse has value in deeper leagues. This is worth tracking, though, as losing Anderson would make an already depleted group of receivers even weaker. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [DEN - No timetable for QB Paxton Lynch](=) Source: Denver7 Sports - Troy Renck Denver Broncos QB [Paxton Lynch](=) (shoulder) has no timetable for when he can begin throwing again. For the time being, he's just rehabbing his shoulder and letting it heal. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is one of the many reasons why Brock Osweiler made a return to the fold after his exile to the wilds of Houston and Cleveland. Trevor Siemian will remain the starter, but this allows the Broncos to take some time with Lynch and allow him to fully heal. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for being part of Footballguys 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](=). You are currently subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =