Stafford, Javonte, Diontae, HOF Game, A.J., Colts

Latest on Matthew Stafford's elbow injury + a fantasy relevant Javonte Williams update ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ August 05, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Stafford [Matthew Stafford] Matthew Stafford is dealing with “thrower’s elbow” Details: Stafford has been dealing with the issue, which usually impacts baseball pitchers, since last season. He will be held out of competitive team drills for at least a week. No Setback? Sean McVay downplayed the issue on Thursday and said Stafford’s limited status is [part]( of a predetermined workload management plan. Though he acknowledged that the 34-year-old quarterback has been “feeling a little bit of pain.” Rodrigue: According to Jourdan Rodrigue (The Athletic), the injury has [not]( had a visible effect on Stafford's ability to throw the ball — though she writes that “it’s unknown whether this issue will escalate through the course of the season.” Wolford: Backup John Wolford will operate as the team’s starter during team drills. Rodrigue notes that Wolford is in the midst of a strong training camp. - He threw impressive touchdowns to Allen Robinson and Tutu Atwell on Wednesday. Image: Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire Javonte [Javonte Williams] Javonte Williams is working as the Broncos lead back Details: According to Cecil Lammey, Williams has worked as the [lead]( back (over Melvin Gordon) for six of the seven days of training camp. - Lammey expects Williams to handle about 70% of the team’s rushing attempts in 2022. 203: Last season, Williams and Gordon each received exactly 203 rushing attempts. If there are 406 carries spread between them in 2022 and Lammy’s 70:30 prediction is correct — Williams would get 284 attempts to Gordon’s 122. Fantasy Impact: In his only game with 20-plus touches last season, Williams totaled 178 scrimmage yards, scored a touchdown, and racked up 29.8 PPR fantasy points. More Broncos News... - James Palmer (NFL Network) is expecting a “[monster season](” from Courtland Sutton — who has displayed excellent chemistry with Russell Wilson. - Rookie WR Montrell Washington has earned some first-team work. Image: Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire Diontae [Diontae Johnson] Diontae Johnson agrees to a three-year extension with the Steelers Details: The deal is [worth]( up to $39.5 million and includes $27 million guaranteed. - Johnson, who was entering the final year of his rookie contract, will now become a free agent in 2025 (at age 29). Average: The deal averages $18.55 million per year, which is well below the deals recently signed by A.J. Brown ($25 million), Deebo Samuel ($24.5 million), DK Metcalf ($24 million), and Terry McLaurin ($23 million). Production: Johnson led the Steelers in receptions (107), receiving yards (1,161), and receiving touchdowns (8) last season. He topped Brown and McLaurin in each of those categories. PIT WR Depth: Johnson figures to lead a Steelers’ receiver group that also includes Chase Claypool, rookie second-rounder Georgie Pickens, rookie fourth-round Calvin Austin III, and Miles Boykin. More Steelers News... - Mitchell Trubisky, by all accounts, is having a [poor]( training camp. He’s completed just 4-of-23 (17%) passes during the “Seven Shots” goal-line drill and has thrown more interceptions than Mason Rudolph and rookie Kenny Pickett. Image: Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire Together with Phantasia Be a league host with us, and we'll reward you! Phantasia x Legit Football [Create a fantasy football league with 8 or more people and Phantasia will match your league dues (up to $50). Phantasia fixed fantasy football with zero fees, instant payouts and the most user-friendly interface.]( [Play Now]( HOF Game [Travon Walker] Travon Walker among Hall of Fame Game standouts Young: Despite playing limited snaps, the first overall pick recorded a [sack]( in his first-ever game. He also had some disruptive moments against the run. Key: Another Jacksonville pass rusher — Arden Key — had two sacks. Key, who signed a $4 million deal in March, will form what is looking like a dangerous pass rush trio with Walker and Josh Allen. Zamir: The primary standout on the Raiders side was fourth round rookie running back Zamir White, who totaled 52 yards on 11 carries (4.7 ypc). - Las Vegas beat Jacksonville 27-11. Jacobs: In a game in which the Raiders rested all of their proven veteran skill players, HC Josh McDaniels chose to play Josh Jacobs for two whole series. While Jacobs played well (44 scrimmage yards on 7 touches), McDaniels’ decision is a clear signal that Jacobs is not regarded as a core starter. Image: Twitter A.J. [A.J. Brown] Eagles scheme to favor quick passes to A.J. Brown Details: Multiple Eagles reporters have noted that Brown has been heavily targeted on quick passes designed to maximize yards after the catch opportunities — which is his specialty. Go-To: Not surprisingly, Brown has been Jalen Hurts’ [go-to]( target through two weeks of training camp. - According to Jimmy Kempski (Philly Voice), Pro Bowl corner Darius Slay has “[not had an answer](” for Brown. More Eagles News... - Rookie first-round DT Jordan Davis had a one-on-one win [over]( 5x Pro Bowl center Jason Kelce on Thursday. - WR DeVonta Smith is dealing with a minor [groin]( injury. Image: Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire Colts [Alec Pierce] Colts rookie WR Alec Pierce working as a starter, Michael Pittman in store for a big year Details: The insight comes from Zak Keefer (The Athletic), who [adds]( that Pierce is “flashing” game-changing ability and “doesn't look out of place with the starters.” - Keefer: “Pierce is an obvious athlete. He’s fast. He climbs the field well and has no problem squeezing some space from the defender. But what’s jumped out most is his ability in the air… you can feel his basketball and volleyball background… Pierce has a great way of controlling his body as he ascends, then stays calm through the catch. The sideline/end zone toe-tap could become a staple of his game.” Pierce in 2021: Pierce caught 52 of 82 passes (63.4%) for 873 yards and 8 touchdowns at the University of Cincinnati last season. Pittman: Pittman had a big practice on Wednesday — he apparently caught six passes during team drills, with at least one of them coming against Stephon Gilmore. Keefer writes: “Any reservations of Pittman taking a step back in Year 3 should be squashed, and quickly. He’s going to be better.” Pittman in 2021: Pittman caught 88 of 129 targets (68.2%) for 1,082 yards and 6 touchdowns with Carson Wentz at quarterback last season. More Colts News... - Yannick Ngakoue has been very impressive as a pass-rusher. - Matt Pryor is running ahead of Bernhard Rainmann in the left tackle battle. Image: Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire More News - [Bengals]( LB Logan Wilson (shoulder) returned to practice - [Saints]( signed LB Kiko Alonso - [Roger Goodell]( has appointed an arbitrator to rule on the Deshaun Watson appeal Share SHARE LEGIT FOOTBALL WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS [CLICK TO SHARE]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © 2022 Legit Football. All rights reserved. 710 Main Street South #572, Southbury CT 06488