Broncos RB Melvin Gordon: 'They want Javonte Williams to be guy'

Aug 17, 2022

Melvin Gordon on Javonte Williams getting the first snaps at practice: “They want ‘Vonte to be the guy”

Fantasy Impact:

This shouldn't come as a surprise. Gordon signed late in the game likely already knowing Williams may lead the way in snaps and touches out of the backfield. Still, Gordon should likely be involved and possibly a lot. Those who cover the team have said the split is around 60-40 in favor of Williams this summer. Finding a way to have both backs on your fantasy roster would be ideal - Williams is going in the late 2nd while Gordon is getting picked in the early 9th round.

yesterday

Report: Patriots fear ligament and/or tendon damage for Mac Jones

Mike Giardi

yesterday · 7:59 PM EDT

The Patriots fear QB Mac Jones suffered ligament and/or tendon damage to his ankle during Sunday's loss to the Ravens.

Fantasy Impact:

Jones was seen screaming in pain after injuring his ankle. X-rays were negative, but X-rays of course won't show ligament damage. He'll undergo further testing on Monday, but the thought is that the injury is serious. Brian Hoyer and rookie Bailey Zappe are the other quarterbacks on the Patriots roster. Jones went 22/32 for 321 yards but threw three interceptions against the Ravens, who dropped to 1-2 on the year.

Update: Adam Schefter reports it is a high-ankle sprain for Jones.

Dalvin Cook ruled out with shoulder injury

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 3:39 PM EDT

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook is out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Lions with a shoulder injury.

Fantasy Impact:

Cook was having a strong day, rushing for 96 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries but now the question is how serious is the shoulder injury. Alexander Mattison is now in at running back with the Vikings trailing the Lions.

Justin Herbert is active against Jaguars, but so are two other quarterbacks

yesterday · 2:56 PM EDT

Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ribs) is active against the Jaguars, but so too are backups Chase Daniel and Easton Stick. This will truly come down to the wire for Herbert. While Herbert is active, WR Keenan Allen will not play against the Chargers, so get him out of your lineups. The rest of the Chargers inactives.

Los Angeles Chargers inactives

WR Keenan Allen
DB J.C. Jackson
RB Isaiah Spiller
OL Corey Linsley
TE Donald Parham Jr.
DE Christian Covington