Footballguys #106 - 8/3 - Andrew Luck Sits Again, Antonio Brown Visits Specialist, News And Notes And More

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[Register and start drafting now!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #106 - 8/3 - Andrew Luck Sits Again, Antonio Brown Visits Specialist, News And Notes And More Volume 21, #106 -- Saturday Night, August 3rd, 2019 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Welcome to Sunday. I hope your weekend's going great. We've got another big day of Fantasy info for you so let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [FREE CONTENT - In Theory - Auction Success In a Running Back Crazy World]() Our Andrew Davenport with a theory on how to attack 2019 auction drafts without paying for the top running backs. B. [In Practice - Auction Success In a Running Back Crazy World]() Our Andrew Davenport with a practical exercise in how to find auction success without buying the top running backs. C. [Offseason Dynasty News #6]( Our Jeff Tefertiller with a look at the recent fantasy news from a dynasty perspective. D. [How to Attack Your Small-League Non-PPR Draft](=) Our Jeff Tefertiller with strategy on attacking your small Non-PPR league draft. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [OAK - WR Antonio Brown meeting with specialist](#1) 2. [IND - QB Andrew Luck remains sidelined](#2) 3. [KC - RB Damien Williams remains sidelined](#3) 4. [NE - WR Josh Gordon applies for reinstatement](#4) 5. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones showing off arm](#5) 6. [TB - Offense clicking for QB Jameis Winston](#6) 7. [DAL - Zack Martin to miss some time](#7) 8. [DEN - More on RB Theo Riddick's deal](#8) 9. [PIT - Two players injured Friday](#9) 10. [BAL - Marshal Yanda sits again](#10) 11. [ATL - Kurt Benkert likely to miss time](#11) 12. [SEA - Seattle makes changes at tight end](#12) 13. [CIN - WR John Ross day-to-day](#13) 14. [DEN - RB Theo Riddick signs](#14) 15. [IND - RB Jordan Wilkins missing time](#15) 16. [PHI - OLB Kamu Grugier-Hill injured](#16) 17. [MIA - S Reshad Jones wearing a boot](#17) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [OAK - WR Antonio Brown meeting with specialist](=) Source: The Athletic - Vic Tafur Oakland Raiders WR [Antonio Brown]( (foot) is scheduled to meet with foot specialist Saturday, Aug. 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Adam Schefter reported that this is nothing long term, but it is still not great for Brown to be missing practice time that could be vital growth periods for the chemistry between him and Derek Carr. He is a risk/reward pick at current ADP with a floor and ceiling that is farther apart than some of his second-round peers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [IND - QB Andrew Luck remains sidelined](=) Source: NFL Network - Stacey Dales Indianapolis Colts QB [Andrew Luck]( (calf) will not participate in practice Saturday, Aug. 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This injury is a huge concern now as Luck was supposed to be ready for the start of training camp. The Colts are wisely being cautious but we'd like to get some good news on his calf issue for a change. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [KC - RB Damien Williams remains sidelined](=) Source: ESPN.com - Adam Teicher Kansas City Chiefs RB [Damien Williams]( (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, Aug. 3, and has not practiced since the start of training camp. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Andy Reid sounded a little frustrated and it's fair to wonder if Williams status as the clear starter won't get tarnished if this absence lasts much longer. It's about time for his ADP to slide a little unless he gets back on the field pronto. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NE - WR Josh Gordon applies for reinstatement]( Source: BalzerFootball.com - Howard Balzer New England Patriots WR [Josh Gordon]( has applied for reinstatement from suspension, according to a league source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We've all been waiting for this to become official. The Patriots must feel good about the situation and that's why they've held onto Gordon. He's immensely talented but needs to get things off the field in order so he can get back to making plays on the field. Roger Goodell will eventually make a decision on Gordon's future but it may not come anytime soon. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones showing off arm]( Source: ESPN.com New York Giants QB Daniel Jones 'throws a really good deep ball,' according to WR [Russell Shepard](. 'One of the better deep balls I've seen, especially at this point of his career,' Shepard said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones has a decent arm but the main thing that stands out about his game (from his college tape) is his athleticism. He's got a dash of Carson Wentz to his game in terms of rushing ability, but Jones is far from being as polished as Wentz when it comes to passing. We'll see if/when Jones can unseat Eli Manning for the top spot on the depth chart with the Giants. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [TB - Offense clicking for QB Jameis Winston]() Source: Buccaneers.com - Carmen Vitali Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( has shown 'consistency' and a good grasp of the offense during training camp, according to head coach Bruce Arians. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Winston is in a make-or-break season with the Bucs...but he's got Arians to guide him. We'll be curious to see how Winston works with Arians because on paper and in practice it sounds/looks great. Arians loves to throw deep and so does Winston. That could be great news for Winston but also guys like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in 2019. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [DAL - Zack Martin to miss some time](=) Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer Dallas Cowboys OG Zack Martin (back) is expected to miss up to a week because of some irritation in one of the disks in his back, according to head coach Jason Garrett. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A week isn't long for a back issue and the good news is that it isn't structural. We will keep an eye on this for the rest of the summer and have extra concern if it comes up during the year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [DEN - More on RB Theo Riddick's deal](=) Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos RB [Theo Riddick]( signed a one-year contract with the Broncos worth $2.5 million. The deal also includes $1 million in guaranteed money and could be worth as much as $3.3 million with incentives. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Riddick is a sure thing to make the roster with this contract, and Devontae Booker is likely gone soon enough. This takes the edge off of Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman's upside and turns this into a three-headed backfield. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [PIT - Two players injured Friday](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (hip) and LB Vince Williams (hamstring) suffered injuries during practice Friday, Aug. 2. Head coach Mike Tomlin said he hopes the injury are considered day-to-day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson had been building momentum and even getting first team snaps. James Washington has also gotten praise and could make his mark on the battle for snaps at wide receiver if Johnson misses more time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [BAL - Marshal Yanda sits again](=) Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Ravens OG Marshal Yanda (undisclosed) did not participate in practice for the second straight day Saturday, Aug. 3, because of an undisclosed reason. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Yanda has a foot/ankle issue that John Harbaugh insists is not serious. He said Yanda wanted to practice, but he told him to "take it easy for today". [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [ATL - Kurt Benkert likely to miss time](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Atlanta Falcons QB Kurt Benkert's (toe) toe injury is considered a serious injury, according to sources. Benkert suffered the injury during the Hall of Fame game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Matt Schaub is the only backup to Matt Ryan, so expect the Falcons to make a move here. It's an unfortunate injury for Benkert as he was looking good against the Broncos on Thursday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [SEA - Seattle makes changes at tight end]() Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle Free-agent TE [Wes Saxton]( (49ers) and undrafted free-agent TE Jackson Harris (Georgia) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Aug. 3. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The team also waived/injured TEs [Tyrone Swoopes]( (undisclosed) and Justin Johnson (Achilles). [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Seahawks have a rather ho-hum group of tight ends from top to bottom. Will Dissly and Nick Vannett should be the leading players in the group and neither are great fantasy assets. We'll see if someone can emerge. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [CIN - WR John Ross day-to-day]() Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra Cincinnati Bengals WR [John Ross]( (hamstring) is listed as day-to-day because of a hamstring issue, according to head coach Zac Taylor. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ross has talent, speed and a nose for the end zone. He also has a long history of getting banged up. It's a make-or-break year for Ross and we'd like to see him healthy and injury-free for a full season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [DEN - RB Theo Riddick signs](=) Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis The Denver Broncos signed free-agent RB [Theo Riddick]( (Lions) to a one-year deal on Friday, Aug. 2, according to 9News.com's Mike Klis. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Riddick is a pass-catching back the Broncos really wanted. That means Devontae Booker may be on his way out as the No. 3 back for the team. Riddick catches around 60 passes per year, and that's something he could do for the Broncos. This signing is a bit of bad news for Phillip Lindsay as some reports indicated the team would use him more as a receiver out of the backfield this year (in addition to him being the lead back in a RBBC with Royce Freeman). Adjust your expectations for this now three-headed backfield accordingly. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [IND - RB Jordan Wilkins missing time]( Source: 1070 The Fan - Kevin Bowen Indianapolis Colts RB [Jordan Wilkins]( (undisclosed) missed his second straight practice Friday, Aug. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wilkins is a talented back who is in the mix behind Marlon Mack. If Mack gets banged up this year, Wilkins could take over as a lead ball-carrier working with Nyheim Hines in a RBBC. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [PHI - OLB Kamu Grugier-Hill injured](=) Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane Philadelphia Eagles LB Kamu Grugier-Hill (knee) left practice early Saturday, Aug. 3, after suffering a knee injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Grugier-Hill has been maybe the best linebacker in camp for the Eagles, so if this is serious, it will be a blow for a defense that is trying to work free agent pickup Zach Brown in as a starter. IDP players should watch this one closely. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [MIA - S Reshad Jones wearing a boot]() Source: Miami Herald - Adam Beasley Miami Dolphins SS Reshad Jones (undisclosed) was wearing a walking boot on his right foot during practice Saturday, Aug. 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones wasn't even a sure thing to be on this team after the rift between him and the organization grew last year. There was some speculation that he could get dealt, but an injury would reduce the chances of that to zero. [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](=). 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