Fantasy Football News

Josh Downs did not practice on Wednesday. (Source: Mike Chappell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Downs missed practice for undisclosed reasons on Tuesday and it is now said to be a calf injury. He remains day-to-day.

Tyler Warren did not practice on Wednesday. (Source: Mike Chappell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Warren remains likely to miss practice all of this week as he recovers from a groin injury. His status for Week 1 is not in danger yet if he can return to practice by next week.

Tucker Kraft will participate in 11-on-11 drills in the Packers joint practice with Cardinals. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kraft returned to team drills earlier in August. He remains on track to be good to go for Week 1 in September.

The Bengals starters will not play in Friday’s preseason finale against the Eagles. (Source: Ben Baby on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: We will see Joe Burrow and the starters for Cincinnati back on the field in Week 1 against the Bucs.

James Conner is progressing from his foot injury, but he remains uncertain for Week 1. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Conner's role in the Cardinals backfield remains unclear following the offseason additions of Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier.

The Colts have waived CB Mekhi Blackmon. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Indianapolis acquired Blackmon last year. He appeared in all 17 games for the Colts last season with 11 starts.

Deshaun Watson and the Browns starters will not play in Thursday’s preseason finale against the Patriots. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: We will see Watson and the starters for Cleveland back on the field in Week 1 against the Jaguars.

The Panthers starters will not play in Friday’s preseason finale against the Texans. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: We will see Young and the starters for Carolina back on the field in Week 1 against the Bears.

Darnell Wright returned to practice on Wednesday. (Source: Courtney Cronin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wright avoids a scare following his early exit from practice on Tuesday.

Luther Burden III returned to practicing on Wednesday. (Source: Courtney Cronin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Burden was back on the field for the first time since injuring his groin on August 8. He went through individual drills and went inside when 7 on 7 started. This should put him on track to be good to go for Week 1.

Michael Penix Jr. will not play in Friday’s preseason finale against the Dolphins. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Penix was cleared for team drills last weekend. Tua Tagovailoa will start on Friday. The starting job for Atlanta in Week 1 remains up in the air.

Tua Tagovailoa will start Friday's preseason game against the Dolphins. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tagovailoa will close out the preseason against his former team. Michael Penix Jr. will not play. The starter role for Week 1 remains up in the air.

Braden Smith is believed to have suffered a foot injury during practice on Wednesday. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smith was carted off the field with the injury. He'll likely continue to be further evaluated.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said they’ve been preparing for scenario of Josh Jacobs being suspended (Source: Matt Schneidman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: ESPN’s Adam Schefter said in August that the league would likely suspend Jacobs, who was arrested on domestic abuse charges in May. If he is suspended, MarShawn Lloyd would figure to lead the backfield.

Ja'Marr Chase is not practicing on Wednesday. (Source: Ben Baby on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Chase appeared to have avoided a scary injury during Tuesday’s practice. He was not wearing any protective equipment on the knee, which is notable.

Zay Flowers did not practice on Wednesday. (Source: Brian Wacker on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Flowers remained sidelined after also not practicing on Monday. Wacker notes that he appeared to tweak his ankle last week.

Bucs first-round pick Reuben Bain Jr. suffered an AC sprain, but he is expected to be ready for Week 1. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is said to be “nothing serious." Bain will still be worth monitoring over the next couple of weeks.

Calvin Austin III (knee) is out for the season with a torn ACL that he suffered during Tuesday’s practice. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)

Fantasy Impact: Austin was trying to find his way onto the field in a crowded Giants receiver room, and now finds himself out for the season. He was in a contract year, so this is a big blow to him heading into to free agency. His dynasty value is pretty much rock bottom at this point, but hopefully he can make a comeback and find a team.

Quinshon Judkins returned to team drills during practice on Tuesday. (Source: Camryn Justice on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Judkins missed two practices last week and was limited to individual work on Monday. He was back full-go on Tuesday.

Trey Benson cleared waivers on Tuesday and will now return to Arizona's injured reserve list. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)

Fantasy Impact: Benson suffered a torn meniscus last season, and it flared up early in training camp this summer. The running back will remain on the injured reserve for the Cardinals, who have a plethora of running backs in Jeremiyah Love, Tyler Allgeier and James Conner.