Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls has leg contusion

Sep 19, 2016

Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls sat out all of the second half after being kicked in the lower leg in the second quarter.

Fantasy Impact:

HC Pete Carroll said he has a contusion but the X-ray were fine. He added he expects Rawls 'to come back from that,' however no timetable was given in the story. Christine Michael would again be poised for a bigger role should Rawls have to miss any time.

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Giants Beat: TE Evan Engram, WR Sterling Shepard need to stay on field

New York Post

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What Evan Engram cannot do, at least thus far, is stay healthy. He played in 11 games in 2018 and only eight last season, forced out with ligament damage in his foot that required surgery.

No one wants to talk much about what happens next with Sterling Shepard. He sustained two concussions last season that forced him out of six games. He dealt with a migraine issue earlier in his career. These are cumulative health concerns, and if Shepard continues to encounter head and concussion issues he will not make it through the length of his contract.

Related players: Daniel Jones

Fantasy Impact:

Despite the injury issues with both players, the talent is there. As a rookie in 2017, Engram had 11 receptions of 20 or more yards. In 2018, he averaged 8.7 yards after the catch per reception. That was second among all tight ends, behind only George Kittle. Shepard isn't a number-one WR, but he's a locker room asset and a nice compliment on the field. Having both healthy will be great news for Jones this year.

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.