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Eric MoodyESPN
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The information: Adam Beasley of Professional Soccer Community reported that Jaylen Waddle is believed to be coping with a “soft-tissue, lower-body” harm.
What it means in fantasy: The harm has stored Waddle out of form for 3 weeks. For fantasy managers, the largest takeaway is that Waddle is lacking precious psychological and bodily reps within the Dolphins’ new offense beneath Mike McDaniel. He’s a dangerous decide at his present common draft place of WR18. I’d relatively prioritize Jerry Jeudy (WR21) or Courtland Sutton (WR23).
The information: Brady Henderson of ESPN reported Kenneth Walker III‘s standing for Week 1 is unsure.
What it means in fantasy: Walker is recovering from a hernia and was initially anticipated to return for Week 1. Rashaad Penny, the RB36 in our dwell draft developments, would be the lead again within the Seahawks’ committee in opposition to the Broncos. He is an incredible flex possibility for fantasy managers.
Going deeper: Penny averaged 19.5 fantasy factors per recreation over the past six video games of the 2021 season.
The information: Marlon Mack was launched by the Texans.
What it means in fantasy: The transfer additional solidified Dameon Pierce‘s place as Houston’s prime operating again. He rushed for 86 yards and scored a landing in two preseason video games whereas climbing the depth chart. He’s now anticipated to guide the Texans’ committee and is at present RB32 in dwell draft developments.
Going deeper: A 5-foot-9, 220-pound energy runner, Pierce averaged 5.5 yards per carry throughout his 4 seasons at Florida. For a group determined to enhance its horrendous dashing recreation, Pierce is a flex possibility with league-winning potential.
The information: Albert Okwuegbunam will start the season because the Broncos’ beginning tight finish after the Broncos positioned tight finish Greg Dulcich on injured reserve with a hamstring harm.
What it means in fantasy: It is value noting that Noah Fant performed round 78% of Denver’s offensive snaps final season. Okwuegbunam is the TE19 in our dwell draft developments and is a strong midrange TE2 with Russell Wilson main the Broncos’ offense.
The information: Brian Robinson made the Commanders’ preliminary 53-man roster.
What it means in fantasy: The Commanders are leaving open the chance that the rookie may return earlier than Week 4 by holding him on the opening roster. Whereas we do not know when Robinson, who suffered gunshot wounds throughout an armed theft try, will return, coach Ron Rivera mentioned that Robinson didn’t undergo any structural harm.
The information: Ronald Jones made the Chiefs’ preliminary 53-man roster
What it means in fantasy: It shocked me that the Chiefs made this resolution. Jones joins Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jerick McKinnon, and Isiah Pacheco in a crowded backfield. Edwards-Helaire is projected to guide the Chiefs’ backfield with 208 touches adopted by McKinnon (67) and Pacheco (70). In our dwell draft developments, Edwards-Helaire is the RB24. In drafts, I want Devin Singletary (RB25), Kareem Hunt (RB27) or Rhamondre Stevenson (RB30).
The information: Malik Willis wins the Titans’ backup quarterback competitors over Logan Woodside
What it means in fantasy: The Titans drafted Willis within the third spherical of the 2022 NFL draft, and it was assumed he would not take over the beginning position for no less than a yr contemplating starter Ryan Tannehill’s contract has a possible out previous to the 2023 season. Willis continued to enhance all through coaching camp, and fantasy managers ought to add the dual-threat quarterback to their watch listing.
Going deeper: Willis rushed for 159 yards in three preseason video games. Throughout his ultimate collegiate season at Liberty, he accounted for 66% of the Flames’ complete offensive yards. This included 2,857 passing yards and 878 dashing yards.
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