Eagles to start Carson Wentz at QB Week 1

Sep 05, 2016

Eagles coach Doug Pederson announced that rookie QB Carson Wentz will start Week 1.

Fantasy Impact:

Wentz is healthy and ready to roll, Rapoport added in his tweet. Wentz is going to need some time to develop with his young receivers but is worth a stash especially in deeper leagues, or two-QB leagues. He was injured the first preseason game so he didn't get a lot of live game reps, especially with the first team. But the Eagles saw enough of him in practice to trade starter Sam Bradford and jump Wentz ahead of Chase Daniel. Wentz certainly has more upside than Daniel, especially due to his running ability. Expect some inconsistency and growing pains at least over the first few weeks but also some flashes of potential.

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.