Fantasy Football News

George Kittle told reporters he still has a shot to play Week 1 against the Rams. (Source: Nick Wagoner on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kittle added he's "very confident" he won't be starting the season on the PUP list. There is expected to be a decision made on his status before the 49ers leave for Melbourne.

Christian McCaffrey is still not practicing on Sunday. (Source: Cam Inman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McCaffrey has been absent from practice this week due to tightness. It remains unclear how serious of an injury he is dealing with. His status will need to continue to be monitored in practice this week.

Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said there’s no timeline for James Conner to return to 11-on-11 drills. (Source: Darren Urban on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Conner took a paycut this offseason and is due $2.35 million guaranteed in 2026. It is unclear what his role will be when healthy behind Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier.

Lukas Van Ness did not practice on Sunday due to a shoulder injury. (Source: Matt Schneidman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It remains unclear how serious the injury is for Van Ness.

Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Jeremy McNichols will be sidelined a few weeks with a quad injury. (Source: Ben Standig on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McNichols is competing for a depth role in the Commanders backfield.

Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers suffered a groin injury in Friday’s preseason game against the Commanders. (Source: David Furones on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ewers is currently expected to enter the season as the backup. It is unclear how serious the injury is.

Tucker Kraft returned to team drills at practice on Sunday. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kraft continues to progress in the right direction. He remains on track to be good to go for the start of the season for the Packers.

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL that is likely to sideline him for the remainder of the preseason. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mariota suffered the injury in Friday's preseason game against the Dolphins. He'll remain the backup behind Jayden Daniels going into the season.

Saints coach Kellen Moore said the hamstring injury Jordyn Tyson is dealing with is still being evaluated. (Source: Mike Triplett on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is not ideal for the rookie as he remains without a clear timetable to return. There should be a further update on Tyson at some point in the next week.

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said the knee injury Jamal Adams suffered in Saturday’s preseason game against the Giants is “not good.”

Fantasy Impact: This was unfortunately expected after Adams was carted off the field on Saturday. There should be another update on his status on Sunday.

Bills coach Joe Brady said DJ Moore was “good to go” after suffering an ankle injury in Saturday’s preseason game against the Panthers.

Fantasy Impact: Moore appeared to have his ankle rolled up on after a catch and run. He hauled in 3-of-4 targets for 61 yards in his first official game with the Bills and Josh Allen.

The Texans signed QB Brett Rypien.

Fantasy Impact: Rypien will compete for a depth role in the Texans quarterback room. Graham Mertz will be placed on IR as the corresponding move.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Graham Mertz suffered a torn ACL in Thursday’s preseason game against the Chargers.

Fantasy Impact: Mertz is a former undrafted free agent last season. He will be placed on injured reserve.

Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said WR Michael Pittman Jr. will not practice this week.

Fantasy Impact: Pittman has remained sidelined from practice with an undisclosed injury. He'll look to return to practice in the last week of August.

Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said WR DK Metcalf will not practice this week.

Fantasy Impact: Metcalf has remained sidelined from practice with an undisclosed injury. He'll look to return to practice in the last week of August.

The Steelers signed DL Keeanu Benton to a four-year, $72 million contract extension. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Benton is coming off recording a career-high 5.5 sacks. He should remain a focal point of the Steelers defensive line.

Cardinals OG Chase Bisontis will undergo surgery to repair a torn MCL in his knee. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The surgery could cause Bisontis to miss the entirety of the upcoming season. There should be an updated timetable on the rookie after he undergoes the surgery.

Mike Garafolo reports that the Bills, Bears and 49ers are among the teams that have inquired about Bucs DT Vita Vea’s availability. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Vea continues to seek a trade as the Bucs aren't giving him the new contract he is seeking. This will remain a situation to monitor.

Bryce Young will plan 10-15 snaps on Saturday with the starters. (Source: Cameron Wolfe on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Young will likely play two series as a result. He is looking to take another step forward under center for the Panthers this season.

Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said RB Jeremiyah Love will be out this week as he deals with a sore ankle. (Source: Josh Weinfuss on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: LaFleur said the Cardinals will revisit Love’s status after this week. There should be an update on his status by next weekend. Tyler Allgeier will figure to see the first-team reps in the meantime.