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Rashee Rice hit with six-game suspension
Eligible to return Week 7 against the Raiders
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 27 2025, 12:06 pm
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#Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is accepting and will serve a six-game suspension to start the 2025 regular season, per sources.
The NFL and NFLPA are working to finalize the settlement, which will end Rice’s disciplinary limbo and make him eligible to return Week 7 vs. Las Vegas. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Rice's suspension has been in limbo this entire off-season and now we have some closure. Six games is a big number and should significantly affect his fantasy currently hovering around WR30 in half-PPR leagues next to Jaylen Waddle, Calvin Ridley and Travis Hunter. I would avoid him in most redraft leagues in Rounds 5/6 but drafting Rice in deeper leagues (18 spots) that can place suspended players on IR is more palatable.
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Trade: Adam Thielen returns to Minnesota
Pick swaps in 2026 and 2027
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 27 2025, 9:46 am
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Homecoming: Panthers and Vikings are finalizing a trade for WR Adam Thielen to return to Minnesota, sources tell ESPN.
The trade: Vikings get Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Panthers get a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick.
Thielen starred for the Vikings from 2013-2022. Now he returns. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: This trade has been in the works the last few days but the two sides were struggling on the terms. The Vikings have some depth issues at receiver with Jordan Addison being suspended the first three games. Thielen is familiar with Kevin O'Connell's offense and it won't be a surprise if he's in the starting lineup Week 1 against the Bears. Carolina will move forward with Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker opposite rookie Tetairoa McMillan.
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Trade: Jaguars land Lions wideout Tim Patrick
Detroit gets 2026 6th-round pick
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 27 2025, 7:45 am
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League source confirms #Jaguars acquire WR Tim Patrick from Detroit Lions for a 2026 sixth-round pick, as @TomPelissero (deal) and @APMarkLong (compensation) pointed out.
Patrick, 31, rebounded from missed seasons in 2022-23 (injuries with Denver) to 33 passes last year. (Ryan O'Halloran)
FFToday's Take: The Jaguars were a bit thin in their wide receiver room, especially if their intent on playing Travis Hunter some on defense. Jacksonville was reportedly interested in Broncos wideout Devaugn Vele before he was moved to New Orleans. Patrick will give Jacksonville a bigger target on the outside but it's not a big boost to his fantasy value. This move does help Detroit rookie Isaac TeSlaa who has flashed during pre-season. He'll compete for targets with Kalif Raymond as the Lions third receiver.
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Chargers take Najee Harris off NFI list
RB reportedly has a chance to play in Week 1
By: Doug Orth | Aug 26 2025, 11:40 pm
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Sources: The #Chargers have activated RB Najee Harris (eye) off the NFI list, making him eligible to play as early as Week 1 vs the #Chiefs in Brazil. (Jordan Schultz)
FFToday's Take: About the only people who have a good idea about how this might play out are the Chargers' coaching and medical staff. The last time that Harris did anything of note on a football field was June. Making matters even worse, there is no way to know for sure how much of an effect the eye injury will have on Harris' ability to see the whole and/or his peripheral vision. As uneasy a feeling as it is, Omarion Hampton still very much deserves to be drafted in the third round of most 12-team drafts.
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Brandon Aiyuk lands on PUP
WR working his way back from major knee injury
By: Doug Orth | Aug 26 2025, 11:20 pm
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49ers placed WR Brandon Aiyuk on the Physically Unable to Perform List. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: This has been expected for some time. Aiyuk will miss at least the first four games of the season and possibly more. It is also important that did more than just suffer a clean tear of the ACL. As a result, he could struggle to be the receiver that many remember him being before the injury even after he returns. Fantasy managers are still advised to take him late in drafts and stash him for as long as possible, especially in leagues that allow Aiyuk to sit on IR.
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Tampa Bay gets good news on two players
Chris Godwin (ankle), Tristan Wirfs (knee) pass physicals
By: Doug Orth | Aug 26 2025, 11:10 pm
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Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin and OT Tristan Wirfs both passed their physicals today. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: While this is great news in theory because both players will avoid short-term IR, Godwin and Wirfs both need to get into "football shape," as HC Todd Bowles told the team's website. While Wirfs should be fine as soon as his knee feels fine following arthroscopic knee surgery last month, Godwin is about 10 months removed from his injury and hasn't done any football activity over that time. In short, while Godwin might be able to return to the field in Week 4, there should be legitimate doubt in fantasy managers' minds if they see the pre-injury version of him at any point this season.
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Isaiah Likely avoids IR
TE still recovering from late July foot injury
By: Doug Orth | Aug 26 2025, 11:00 pm
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Ravens did not place TE Isaiah Likely on injured reserve, which means he’s eligible to play in Baltimore’s first four games. Likely suffered a small fracture in his foot in late July and has yet to return to practice. (ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley)
FFToday's Take: This news is unlikely to matter much in Week 1, but Likely is the rare "backup" tight end who is a surefire TE1 if/when Mark Andrews misses time. Unfortunately for Likely, he is almost certain to need some ramp-up time before he can contribute in fantasy. He's still worth a stash late in drafts, especially for managers who invested a pick in Andrews.
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Joe Mixon headed to NFI list
RB to miss at least first four games with ankle issue
By: Doug Orth | Aug 26 2025, 9:30 pm
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Texans are not activating RB Joe Mixon by Tuesday’s 4 pm ET deadline, making him ineligible to play at least the first four games this season due to an ankle injury.
Mixon will be moved to Reserve/Non-Football Injury, which automatically rules him out for at least four games. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: By all accounts, Mixon did not participate in OTAs or has not practiced at all since the team reported to training camp. At this point, it would be shocking if he is ready to practice - much less play - by Week 5. Fantasy managers should not expect Mixon to contribute in a meaningful way until at least Week 8 - especially considering he has likely done little more than take mental reps in new OC Nick Caley's offense. Nick Chubb and Dameon Pierce - assuming the latter is not cut on Tuesday - is expected to handle most of the early-down work, while rookie Woody Marks should take most of the work in the passing game.
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Tyjae Spears lands on IR, high ankle sprain
Injured in first pre-season game
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 26 2025, 11:04 am
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Sources: Titans RB Tyjae Spears, who suffered a high ankle sprain earlier this month and was spotted in a walking boot this weekend, is being placed on injured reserve, meaning he will sidelined at least the first four games of the season. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Spears injured his ankle in Tennessee's first pre-season game and will now miss at least the first four weeks of the regular season. Tony Pollard is likely to see a heavy workload while Spears is out and given the lack of the depth they have at the position, it wouldn't be a surprise for Tennessee to add a running back over the next couple of days.
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Raiders bringing back Amari Cooper
One-year deal
By: Doug Orth | Aug 25 2025, 9:50 pm
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Reunion: Former #Bills WR Amari Cooper, one of the NFL’s top free agents still available, is signing with the #Raiders on a 1-year deal, per source.
Some late, big-time pass-catching help for the team that once drafted him in the first round. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: At the very least, this signing likely takes some of the luster off rookie Dont'e Thornton. Cooper oddly seemed to get mothballed in Buffalo almost as soon as he was acquired, although he did have three productive fantasy games with the Bills. In other words, it is worth wondering how much his wrist injury bothered him after he suffered it in Week 8. Fantasy managers could do much worse than use a late pick on him and stash him on their benches as a WR6.
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Kenny Pickett shipped to Sin City
Browns acquire fifth-round pick in return
By: Doug Orth | Aug 25 2025, 9:40 pm
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Trade: Browns are sending QB Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders, per sources.
Raiders needed another backup for Geno Smith with QB Aidan O'Connell fracturing his wrist in the preseason finale and being expected to miss 6-8 weeks. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: Although they do like sixth-round draft choice Cam Miller, the Raiders likely wanted some veteran insurance behind Geno Smith. Pickett is highly unlikely to have much of an impact in fantasy even if Smith misses time due to injury, although he may have a shot at it considering how often new OC Chip Kelly likes to play with tempo. For the most part, however, Pickett can be left on waivers in most leagues.
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Jauan Jennings could be put on IR
WR dealing with calf injury and contract unhappiness
By: Doug Orth | Aug 25 2025, 2:00 pm
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Jauan Jennings' lingering calf injury and long contractual stalemate with the 49ers could combine to send him to the injured reserve list this week, multiple NFL sources indicated over the past few days.
Putting on Jennings on IR -- which would sideline him for at least the first four games of the regular season -- would hurt Jennings financially by severely reducing his chances at triggering incentives and game bonuses and also would leave the 49ers dangerously thin at wide receiver at the start of the season.
The mentioning of IR by the 49ers ... could be a tacit threat to the Jennings camp to try to get him back on the practice field in time to be ready for Week 1. (The San Francisco Standard)
FFToday's Take: Fantasy managers should expect Jennings' calf injury to miraculously heal over the next week, although all the time that he has missed will probably result in HC Kyle Shanahan's early-season game plans focusing mostly on Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle and Ricky Pearsall in the passing game. Continue to draft Jennings as a WR4 in fantasy.
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Deal done: Terry McLaurin gets three-year contract extension
13 days left until the regular season
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 25 2025, 11:33 am
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Deal: Washington and WR Terry McLaurin reached agreement today on a three-year contract extension that will end his hold-in and get him in uniform for the regular-season opener vs. the Giants, per sources. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: With 13 days left until the Commanders play the Giants in Week 1, McLaurin and Washington agree on a new deal. McLaurin posted a career season in 2024, scoring 13 TDS - more than doubling his TD output in any prior season. He has five-straight 1000-yard seasons under his belt and finally has above average talent at the quarterback position. His WR16 ADP puts him squarely in the WR2 conversation in redraft leagues.
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Backup QB shuffle in Minnesota: Howell out, Wentz in
Sam Howell traded to PHI, Vikings sign Carson Wentz
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 24 2025, 10:31 am
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Trade: Vikings are sending QB Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles, per ESPN sources. Howell now will join Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee in the Eagles QB room. Minnesota receives 5th in 2026 and a 7th in 2027. Philly gets QB Sam Howell and a 6th in 2026. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Current Eagles backup QB Tanner McKee injured his finger and is expected to miss some time which likely compelled Philadelphia to do this deal. In a corresponding move, the Vikings have signed QB Carson Wentz after a tryout on Saturday. Hopefully, neither Howell or Wentz will get a start in 2025.
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Jaydon Blue picks up sprained ankle in final pre-season game
Ready for Week 1?
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 24 2025, 10:30 am
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#Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue suffered a low ankle sprain in Friday's preseason finale, per source. The rookie is hopeful to be ready for Week 1. (Jeremy Fowler on X)
FFToday's Take: It sounds like he avoided the dreadful high ankle sprain but Week 1 is no guarantee at this time. Given he played in the final preseason game, it appears he's behind Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders currently on the Cowboys depth chart. However, he's still worthy of a late-round flier in deep leagues given the overall weakness of the Cowboys RB room.
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Najee Harris ready for Week 1?
Yet to do anything meaningful on the practice field
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 23 2025, 11:50 pm
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Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz said Saturday night that he is hopeful running back Najee Harris will play Week 1. "Najee's doing great, going through all the medical processes," Hortiz said. "But he's on track, and I think he should be able to go, hopefully in Week 1."
Harris has been on the non-football injury/illness list for all of training camp after a July 4 fireworks mishap. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: Harris returned to practice on August 12th but hasn't done much of anything expect work on the side with the training staff. He's a veteran, but it's hard to imagine him being ready Week 1 with so little time on the practice field with a new team. Given the lack of concrete news on his situation, all options remain on the table at this point including him landing on IR start the season or being active against the Chiefs in Week 1.
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Brian Robinson Jr. on the move to San Francisco
Commanders get a 2026 sixth-round pick
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 22 2025, 12:21 pm
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Trade: Commanders are trading RB Brian Robinson Jr. to the 49ers in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, sources tell ESPN. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: We knew Robinson was on the trading block and now know the landing spot. Pending a physical, Robinson will be the new backup for Christian McCaffrey. The 49ers are dealing with multiple injuries to their wide receiver room so it won't be a surprise if they lean on the running game early in the season. This move isn't great for Isaac Guerendo's value as a contingency stash. The Commanders still have Austin Ekeler, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Jeremy McNichols on their depth chart.
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Vikings interested in trading for WR Adam Thielen
Addison suspension, plus Nailor hand injury spurring action
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 22 2025, 10:07 am
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Vikings have inquired about trading for Panthers WR Adam Thielen, per league sources.
With WR Jordan Addison serving a three-game suspension and Jalen Nailor dealing with a hand injury, Thielen could wind up starting opening night for the Vikings if they can complete the trade. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: The Panthers could easily slide Jalen Coker into three wide receiver sets or elevate Hunter Renfrow if they make this deal happen. The Vikings currently have a depth problem at the position with Nailor nursing a hand injury, Addison's suspension and Justin Jefferson missing a good deal of camp with a hamstring injury. The move makes sense for the Vikings; let's see if they can pull it off.
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Chris Godwin unlikely to play until October
Will avoid PUP list to start the season
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 21 2025, 9:04 am
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Sources: Buccaneers plan to activate WR Chris Godwin off the Physically Unable to Perform list and have him on their 53-man roster to start the season, but only to begin his ramp-up process for games, not to immediately play in them. Godwin still is unlikely to play until October as he continues recovering from the fractured ankle he suffered in Week 7 vs. the Ravens last season. He is expected to start practicing in Week 2, but the team thinks he is right where he should be at this time and is pleased with his recovery. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Good to an update on the Godwin situation. Week 5 against the Seahawks seems like the game to target for his return. How long it takes him to get up to full speed will be a different story. In the meantime, expect rookie Emeka Egbuka to occupy a starting spot opposite Mike Evans. Egbuka's ADP (WR37, half-PPR) will continue to rise as we get set for a big draft weekend.
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Broncos ship WR Devaughn Vele to Saints for draft picks
DEN gets 2026 fourth-round pick and 2027 seventh-round pick
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 20 2025, 6:58 pm
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We’ve agreed to terms on a trade with the New Orleans Saints for a 2026 fourth-round pick and 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for WR Devaughn Vele. (Denver Broncos on X)
FFToday's Take: As a rookie last season, Vele finished with a 41-475-3 line; respectable for the team but not really fantasy worthy in most 12-team redraft leagues. His fantasy prospects aren't enhanced by going to the Saints given their issues at quarterback. At best, he'll slide into the No.3 receiver role and be the 4th offensive option behind Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. This move opens up room for Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant to increase their roles in the Denver offense.
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Demarcus Robinson gets 3-game suspension
Violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 20 2025, 6:12 pm
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49ers WR Demarcus Robinson has been suspended three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, HC Kyle Shanahan told
@KNBR. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: As if the 49ers weren't dealing with enough issues at the wide receiver position, here's another. Robinson was set to have an early-season role with Brandon Aiyuk likely to start the season on the PUP list, but San Francisco will now be searching for answers to fill their No.3 wideout role in Week 1. They will more than likely add help via trade or after cuts are made on 8/26.
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Jalen McMillan likely to miss half of the season
Suffered "severely sprained neck" in Week 2 preseason game
By: Doug Orth | Aug 19 2025, 3:20 pm
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Jalen McMillan will be placed on injured reserve after suffering a “severely sprained neck,” against the Steelers and could be out past the Bucs Week 9 bye week, the Times has learned. Team still feels fortunate the injury wasn’t worse and have depth at WR starting with Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka. Chris Godwin will eventually return from a dislocated ankle. But tough news for McMillan. (Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud)
FFToday's Take: As bad as this news is, McMillan was inches away from suffering a much worse injury. With Chris Godwin (ankle) still not practicing, the path is clear for Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka to carry the bulk of the passing game through at least September. While McMillan's absence may free up another receiver to contribute (Sterling Shepard?), expect Cade Otton to see a few more targets than he would have received otherwise.
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Colts announce Daniel Jones as starting QB for Week 1
"Not a short-term arrangement"
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 19 2025, 10:50 am
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A QB decision in Indy: Colts named Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback for their Sept. 7 regular-season opener vs. the Miami Dolphins, per @HolderStephen and me. Colts HC Shane Steichen is not planning for this to be a short-term arrangement for Daniel Jones. “He's the starting QB for the season,” Steichen told reporters today. “I don’t want to have a short leash on that.” (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Anthony Richardson failed to impress the coaches enough that they made a point of saying this is Jones' job for the season. Regardless, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Richardson under center at some point in 2025. This move is good sign for the fantasy values of Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs (hamstring). Pittman and Downs are hovering around the WR45 range in Half-PPR leagues.
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Justin Jefferson expected to return to practice soon
Minor hamstring has sidelined star WR lately
By: Doug Orth | Aug 18 2025, 9:40 pm
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Justin Jefferson will begin to take part in practice this week, according to comments made by HC Kevin O'Connell.
"He will begin to take part in practice. It will kind of a ramp-up ... but he will officially be back to work and be ramping up from here," O'Connell told reporters on Aug. 18. (Vikings.com)
FFToday's Take: The Vikings are understandably taking their time with Jefferson. Not only is he critical to the team's success, but he will be needed more than usual with Jordan Addison set to begin the season with a three-game suspension and Jalen Nailor considered week-to-week with a hand injury. Jefferson typically goes off the board in drafts within the first six picks and should be considered a huge value if he slips much past that.
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De'Von Achane nursing a calf injury
Absence from practice considered "preventative"
By: Doug Orth | Aug 18 2025, 9:30 pm
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Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Dolphins RB De'Von Achane is dealing with a calf injury and likely will not practice this week
McDaniel said this is "preventative in nature" especially because of how explosive of an athlete Achane is. (ESPN.com - Marcel Louis-Jacques)
FFToday's Take: Fantasy managers should be wary of soft-tissue injuries at this point of the preseason. While this issue sounds minor, even the most minor calf injuries tend to take a while to heal completely. No one should be overly surprised if Achane misses some time during the regular season due to an aggravation. For now, managers should proactively consider Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon a bit earlier in drafts.
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Brian Robinson Jr. on the trading block
Won't play in tonight's preseason game
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 18 2025, 2:27 pm
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Amid speculation about his future with the #Commanders, RB Brian Robinson Jr. will not play tonight against the #Bengals, sources say. It’s a mutual decision between Robinson and the team, as a trade before the cut to the 53-man roster remains a possibility. (Mike Garafolo on X)
FFToday's Take: According to reports, Robinson is on the trading block as the team has been happy with rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt in training camp. Austin Ekeler, Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Jeremy McNichols are also on the roster meaning, somebody will likely be cut or traded before rosters are trimmed to 53. JCM's fantasy stock will be on the rise in the meantime.
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MarShawn Lloyd expected to miss some time
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 17 2025, 2:07 pm
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Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Omar Brown (lung) is showing a lot of improvement but is staying overnight again in Indy and could come home tomorrow.
Meanwhile, MarShawn Lloyd is “going to miss some time” with a hamstring injury.
Same with Barryn Sorrell (knee). (Rob Demovsky on X)
FFToday's Take: Lloyd was injured in the Packers second pre-season game and it doesn't sound like he's going to be back at practice anytime soon. He only played in one game last season before suffering an ankle injury in Week 2 that knocked him out for the remainder of the season. At this point, Emanuel Wilson is the swing you want to take late in the drafts for contingent upside if you're targeting Green Bay running backs.
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Malik Nabers dealing with "minor" back problem
Hasn't practiced in 11 days
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 17 2025, 1:58 pm
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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers hasn't practiced in 11 days after dealing with what multiple sources told ESPN was a minor back problem. One source characterized it as "normal camp tightness."
Nabers was held out of Saturday night's 31-12 win over the New York Jets. He has missed each of the Giants' first two preseason games. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: A few days missed during camp isn't typically a big deal but Nabers has missed enough time that it warrants attention. The Giants, along with most of the league, aren't quick to hand out details about their injured players especially at this time of the season when injury reports aren't required. It wouldn't be a shock if Nabers missed the final Giants pre-season game next week.
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Disciplinary hearing for Rashee Rice scheduled for Sep. 30th
Will be available for first four games
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 14 2025, 10:46 am
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ESPN sources: Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is expected to have his disciplinary hearing with the NFL on Tuesday, Sept 30 in New York. This means that Rice now is likely to be able to play the first four weeks of this season before any potential discipline is imposed for his role in a multi-car crash in Dallas during the 2024 offseason. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: This isn't great for fantasy GMs and it seems like the league is orchestrating this so Rice will be available for early-season marquee games against against the Chargers (Brazil), Eagles and Ravens. A four-to-six game suspension is still a likely scenario which would potentially occur in the middle of the season. Rice is currently valued at around WR24 in Half-PPR leagues.
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James Cook, Bills finalize 4-year contract extension
$30 million guaranteed
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 13 2025, 7:30 am
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A deal has been reached: Two-time Pro Bowl RB James Cook and the Buffalo Bills reached agreement a contract extension, per his agents Zac Hiller and Matt Leist of LAA. The deal includes the most guaranteed money for a running back in the last five years. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Cook ended his hold-in yesterday which helped move the process along and now a deal is done which is a 4-year extension and includes $30 million guaranteed. Cook posted a 1009-16, 32-258-2 line last season on his was to a RB10 finish in Half-PPR leagues. Bills GM Brandon Beane on RB James Cook's role: "We do see him as a three-down type of player. We do feel he can take more, but we like to use our three options and keep him fresh."
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Brandon Aiyuk likely to return in early October
Shanahan: WR is "on track" to return around Week 6
By: Doug Orth | Aug 12 2025, 10:10 pm
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Kyle Shanahan said all of the 49ers' ACL guys - including Brandon Aiyuk - are on track to be back around Week 6, he said. He said there's a range of weeks that Aiyuk could actually be back in a game, but that's the rough estimate at this point. (The Athletic - Matt Barrows)
FFToday's Take: This suggests that Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall will each have a nice runway for the first half of the season if they can get healthy in time for Week 1. Given how uncertain Aiyuk's return date sounds, there is a world Jennings and Pearsall can operate as clear starters for at least half of the season. Outside of the receivers, Aiyuk's absence figures to boost the floors of Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle.
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Jordan Love going under the knife
Packers QB expected to return in a few days
By: Doug Orth | Aug 12 2025, 10:00 pm
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Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said QB Jordan Love is undergoing a procedure on his left thumb. It’s a ligament issue. That’s why he had it taped yesterday in practice. Said the hope is for Love to return to practice next week. (ESPN - Rob Demovsky)
FFToday's Take: It appears to be a minor issue. Fantasy managers would be wise to monitor his practice participation next week, although the good news is that the injury is to his non-throwing hand. Until further notice, continue to draft Love as a high-end QB2.
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Tyjae Spears suffers sprained ankle
Preseason Week 1
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 9 2025, 11:45 pm
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#Titans RB Tyjae Spears' initial injury diagnosis is a high ankle sprain per sources. (Turron Davenport on X)
FFToday's Take: We still need more information on Spears' injury but this isn't great news. Depending on the severity, Spears could be in danger of missing Week 1 which would leave Tony Pollard closer to a workhorse role. Spears dealt with ankle and hamstring injuries last season, playing in just 12 games.
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Jayden Reed dealing with sprained foot
Spotted in a walking boot
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 9 2025, 11:29 pm
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Packers HC Matt LaFleur said he is hopeful that WR Jayden Reed will be ready for Week 1. Reed is dealing with a sprained foot that one source described as leaving him “day to day.” (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Reed did not play in the Packers pre-season Week 1 game Saturday against the Jets. LaFleur didn't describe the injury specifically so there's no real timetable for his return. The Packers have a number of options at the position including Romeo Doubs, Matthew Golden and Dontayvion Wicks who can handle receiving duties if Reed isn't ready for Week 1.
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Bills optimistic Khalil Shakir will be ready for Week 1
Ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 7 2025, 9:07 am
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Bills HC Sean McDermott said he’s being told as of now that WR Khalil Shakir should be on pace to return for the start of the season.
Shakir is dealing with a high ankle sprain. (Joe Buscaglia on X)
FFToday's Take: High ankle sprains can linger so even if Shakir is ready for Week 1, it doesn't mean he's going to be near 100 percent. However, it does sound like the Bills will have their top wideout in some capacity to start the season. Shakir went down in practice on 8/3. His value is currently hovering around WR44 in half-PPR leagues.
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Jordan Addison handed three-game ban
Suspended for violating substance abuse policy
By: Doug Orth | Aug 5 2025, 10:20 pm
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Discipline: NFL suspended Vikings WR Jordan Addison for the first three games of the 2025 regular season for violating the league’s Substances of Abuse Policy.
Addison now will miss games at Chicago, vs. the Falcons and vs. the Bengals. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: The three-game suspension is about what most fantasy managers expected. The good news is that it might turn him into a slight value in fantasy drafts and the suspension ends before bye weeks become an issue. The bad news is that managers probably will not get enough of a discount on him to make him a flex or WR4 option in most drafts. During his suspension, Jalen Nailor stands a great chance of being flex-worthy.
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Keenan Allen rejoining LA Chargers
WR returns to team who drafted him in 2013
By: Doug Orth | Aug 5 2025, 10:00 pm
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Reunion: Six-time Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen is signing with the #Chargers on a one-year, $8.52 million deal, sources tell me and
@RapSheet. (NFL Network - Tom Pelissero)
FFToday's Take: After leading the Bears in receiving during his one-year stay in Chicago, it is a mild surprise that it took until early August for a team to meet Allen's asking price. Regardless, Allen figures to take over primary slot duties while Ladd McConkey and Tre Harris live on the perimeter. McConkey may take a slight hit, but his managers should not be threatened by the possibility that he falls out of WR1 territory. On the other hand, Harris probably goes from a high-upside WR4 option to more of a WR5 with spike-week potential.
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Emeka Egbuka the talk of training camp
QB and GM thrilled with rookie's readiness
By: Doug Orth | Aug 4 2025, 5:00 pm
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The Bucs surprised many when they used the No. 19 pick in April to select WR Emeka Egbuka. They'd just re-signed Chris Godwin to a three-year contract, they still have veteran Mike Evans playing well and their 2024 third-round pick, Jalen McMillan, caught seven touchdown passes in their final five games of the season. Some wondered if the Egbuka pick meant they were worried about Godwin's recovery from his season-ending ankle injury. But again, they just gave Godwin a three-year deal, so they couldn't be that worried. My takeaway from my time in Tampa is that the Egbuka pick wasn't about Godwin as much as it's about Evans, who turns 32 later this month and has reached the point of his career when he's deciding year-to-year how long he wants to continue. It was also about the need for depth at that position. But more than anything, it was about Egbuka, who is the talk of training camp. (ESPN.com - Dan Graziano)
FFToday's Take: Graziano goes on to say that while the Bucs aren't counting out Godwin for Week 1, they believe there's a chance he could miss a couple of games at the start of the season. He also expects Egbuka to be a big part of things for whatever time Godwin is out, and maybe even once he's back. Godwin appears to be a total wild card at this point, if only because he will need some time to ramp up and become a full-time player, and that's only if he doesn't have a setback. Egbuka is not a player fantasy managers should feel obligated to reach for (at least not yet), but he should be going much higher than his current Round 9-10 ADP.
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Alexander Mattison turning heads?
Free-agent pickup enjoying a strong camp
By: Doug Orth | Aug 4 2025, 4:00 pm
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If the coaches are listening to Tyreek Hill and looking for a replacement for De'Von Achane in short-yardage situations, keep an eye on veteran running back Alexander Mattison. Miami loves Achane and Jaylen Wright, and they drafted Ollie Gordon in the sixth round in April. But Mattison, the former Vikings and Raiders back, has opened a lot of eyes in camp and could be playing himself into a role. (ESPN.com - Dan Graziano)
FFToday's Take: This is the kind of news that virtually no fantasy manager wants to hear. Not only could it possibly put a cap on Achane's ceiling, but it would also make stashing Wright less meaningful. The odds are against Miami keeping four running backs on the roster, but it would say a lot about the backfield situation if the Dolphins choose to go in that direction.
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Isaac Guerendo out for a while
RB expected to miss a few weeks with shoulder issue
By: Doug Orth | Aug 4 2025, 3:40 pm
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49ers RB Isaac Guerendo is expected to miss “a few weeks” with a shoulder injury, per Kyle Shanahan. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: Guerendo is no stranger to injuries. although hamstring issues have usually been his downfall. "A few weeks" is a vague timeline, but we can probably assume this injury will force him to miss every preseason game. While this injury may free up Christian McCaffrey to handle more of the early-season workload than most were expecting, it could also give rookie Jordan James a chance to make his case to be the No. 2 in San Francisco. James' preseason will be one to monitor as a result of this news.
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