Falcons to start Austin Hooper at TE

Oct 31, 2016

Falcons coach Dan Quinn said rookie TE Austin Hooper will get the first team snap.

Related players: Jacob Tamme

Fantasy Impact:

Tamme has a shoulder injury and the Falcons are on a short week. Hooper played a role in the passing game making five catches for 41 yards.

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Schefter: Eagles could try to get out of WR DeSean Jackson's contract after social media post

Adam Schefter on Twitter

today · 1:40 PM EDT

Eagles decision on whether to keep DeSean Jackson could come down to whether post is a default under his contract. Jackson is guaranteed $4.8M this year in salary and already received a $2M option bonus. Eagles could try to figure out a way out of guaranteed salary first.

Fantasy Impact:

The Eagles released a statement calling Jackson's post earlier today "appalling," and he needs to use his platform to apologize and promote unity. Jackson did issue a video apology. This situation seems far from over and the Eagles now appear to have a big decision to make about his future with the team. Jackson played just about a game-and-a-half last year before being lost for the season with a sports hernia injury. He was being counted on as a top target and deep threat for QB Carson Wentz this year.

Jets Beat: Could be certain games team rides RB Frank Gore

New York Post

today · 9:50 AM EDT

I still expect LeVeon Bell to be the lead back and get the majority of the carries over the season. However, I could see certain games where HC Adam Gase decides to ride Frank Gore more. It is going to be a fascinating dynamic to watch.

Fantasy Impact:

We've certainly seen this before at times in the league, but certain backs can be immune to the concept. Given how much Gase loves Gore, and the team's struggle to run the ball last year, it's possible Gore can play a big role certain weeks. The story said Gore isn't just there for what he does on the field, but also for what he does in the locker room.

Training camp 'should' remain as scheduled

Tom Pelissero on Twitter

today · 9:44 AM EDT

NFL GMs and head coaches were told on calls [Monday] the start date for training camps should remain as scheduled later this month.

Fantasy Impact:

Pelissero went on to say there have been no decisions on how camps will be structured, per sources. Pelissero concluded that this all means a fight with the NFLPA over preseason games is just getting started. The fantasy impact here is the less training camp time and preseason games, the harder it may be for a lot of rookies to have immediate impacts when the season starts.