Week 2 Preview

Jacob Solis and Jack Ryan

Week 1 is over, and the NFL season is now underway. A lot has happened this week, including an overhaul of the NFL’s drug policy. The new policy now includes testing players for human growth hormone (HGH), a higher threshold for a positive marijuana test, and a two game suspension for players convicted of or entering a plea deal for driving under the influence. This new policy means that players suspended for the summer for positive drug tests could have their suspensions shortened or erased completely. The Bronco’s Wes Welker (WR) could have his suspension revoked, and Josh Gordon (WR) of the Browns could have his yearlong suspension reduced to 10 games. Although it is unlikely these players will be cleared to play by Sunday, they might have their suspensions adjusted in the near future. In other notes, the Ravens have released Ray Rice (RB), upon the release of a video involving him hitting his then fiancee. He has been indefinitely suspended from the NFL. Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson (RB) will miss this Sunday’s game after being indicted for reckless and negligent injury to a child.

 

Fantasy News:

BAL: Ray Rice is released, faced with indefinite suspension

FA: Player reps to vote on new drug policy Tues.

STL: Rams throw support behind QB Hill as starter

NE: Patriots not using Revis in shadow coverage

CIN: Bengals promise Jeremy Hill more playing time

CLE: Browns give no update on injured Tate/Cameron

BAL: Ravens expected to start Forsett Thurs. night

MIA: Fins will continue to rotate Moreno & Miller

MIA: Dolphins LB Koa Misi (ankle) out indefinitely

HOU: Jadeveon Clowney (knee surgery) out 4-6 wks

 

Buy Low / Sell High

Buy Low:

Zac Stacy

Vincent Jackson

Nick Foles

Doug Martin

Maurice Jones-Drew

Sell High:

Mark Ingram

Allen Hurns

Brandon Cooks

Chris Johnson

Knowshon Moreno

 

Waiver Watch

Justin Forsett – RB – Ravens

Terrance West – RB – Browns

Shonn Greene – RB – Titans

Josh gordon – WR – Browns (Could come back due to new NFL drug ruling)

Jonathan Dwyer – RB – Cardinals

James Starks – RB – GB Packers

Malcom Floyd – WR – Chargers

Benny Cunningham – RB – Rams

Dwayne Allen – TE – Colts

Bobby Rainey – RB – Buccaneers

 

Upcoming Games and Predictions

Pittsburgh vs Baltimore

Buffalo vs Miami

Jacksonville vs Washington

Tennessee vs Dallas

Arizona vs Giants

New England vs Minnesota

Cleveland vs New Orleans

Atlanta vs Cincinnati

Detroit vs Carolina

Tampa Bay vs St. Louis

Seattle vs San Diego

Houston vs Oakland

NY Jets vs Green Bay

Kansas City vs Denver

Chicago vs San Francisco

Philadelphia vs Indianapolis

 

Injury Updates (Alphabetical by team)

P = probable, Q = questionable, D = doubtful, O = Out, IR = Injured Reserve

 

ARI: Carson Palmer, QB (shoulder) – Q

ARI: Andre Ellington, RB (foot) – Q

ARI: Larry Fitzgerald, WR (knee) – P

ATL: Roddy White, WR (knee) – P

BAL: Bernard Pierce, RB – P

BUF: Sammy Watkins, WR (ribs) – P

BUF: Lee Smith, TE (toe) – D

BUF: Chris Hogan, WR (ankle) – P

CAR: Greg Olsen, TE (non-injury) – P

CAR: Cam Newton, QB (ribs) – P

CAR: DeAngelo Williams, RB (thigh) – Q

CHI: Josh Morgan, WR (groin) – D

CHI: Alshon Jeffery, WR – Q

CHI: Brandon Marshall, WR (ankle) – Q

CIN: A.J. Green, WR (foot) – P

CIN: Tyler Eifert, TE (elbow) – O

CLE: Ben Tate, RB (knee) – O

CLE: Jordan Cameron, TE (shoulder) – Q

DAL: Tony Romo, QB (back) – P

DAL: Terrance Williams, WR (back) – P

DET: Brandon Pettigrew, TE (foot) – P

DET: Reggie Bush, RB (knee) – P

DET: Kevin Ogletree, WR – O

DET: Ryan Broyles, WR – O

GB: Brandon Bostick, TE (leg) – Q

GB: Eddie Lacy, RB (concussion) – Q

HOU: Arian Foster, RB (ribs) – P

HOU: Garrett Graham, TE (back) – P

HOU: Andre Johnson, WR (ankle) – P

HOU: C.J. Fiedorowicz, TE (foot) – O

JAX: Marquise Lee, WR (hamstring) – P

JAX: Storm Johnson, RB (ankle) – O

JAX: Clay Harbor, TE (calf) – O

JAX: Mercedes Lewis, TE (knee) – P

JAX: Toby Gerhart, RB (ankle) – P

KC: De’Anthony Thomas, RB (hamstring) – O

KC: Dwayne Bowe, WR – Suspended

MIA: Dion Sims, TE (neck) – P

MIA: Charles Clay, TE (knee) – P

MIA: Mike Wallace, WR (hamstring) – P

MIA: Knowshon Moreno, RB (shoulder) – P

MIN: Adrian Peterson, RB (legal) – O

NE: Rob Gronkowski, TE (knee) – P

NO: Kenny Stills, WR (quadriceps) – P

NYG: Odell Beckham Jr., WR (hamstring) – O

OAK: Maurice Jones-Drew, RB (hand) – Q

PHI: Josh Huff, WR (shoulder) – Q

PIT: Heath Miller, TE – P

PIT: Ben Roethlisberger, QB (non-injury) – P

PIT: Le’Veon Bell, RB (non-injury) – P

PIT: Antonio Brown, WR (concussion) – Q

PIT: Martavis Bryant, WR (shoulder) – Day to Day

PIT: Lance Moore, WR (groin) – O

PIT: Dri Archer, RB (ankle/foot) – O

SD: Antonio Gates, TE (hamstring) – Q

SD: Keenan Allen, WR (ribs) – P

SEA: Cooper Helfet, TE (knee) – D

SEA: Christine Michael, RB (hamstring) – O 

STL: Shaun Hill, QB (quadriceps) – Q

TB: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE (ankle) – O

TB: Doug Martin, RB (knee) – Q

TEN: Justin Hunter, WR (knee) – P

WAS: Jordan Reed, TE (hamstring) – O

WAS: Kai Forbath, K (groin) – Q