Fantasy News

Jalen Richard gets two carries in Week 2.

Richard gained three yards on his two attempts, and he surprisingly wasn’t involved in the passing game. Richard remains a FLEX option for deeper PPR leagues, but he carries obvious downside after a zero-catch outing.

9/17/18 - 12:16 PM ET

Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is inactive for Week 3.

Jeffery is clearly close to a return, as he continues to practice on a limited basis and was listed as questionable for today’s game. However, he’s still not fully cleared for contact and is out against the Colts. Nelson Agholor and Zach Ertz could both get double-digit targets in Carson Wentz’s return. Jeffery should have a good shot to play in Week 4.

9/23/18 - 11:35 AM ET

Doug Martin gets eight touches in Raiders’ loss.

Martin had seven carries for 24 yards and one reception for no yards. The veteran running back will mix in on offense for the Raiders, but he isn’t a reliable fantasy option as long as Marshawn Lynch remains on the field.

9/17/18 - 12:16 PM ET

T.J. Yeldon (ankle) is officially active against the Titans.

Yeldon didn’t practice on a full basis during the week, but he’s ready to go with Leonard Fournette (hamstring) out again for the Jaguars. Yeldon might be less than 100%, so he’s more of a FLEX option this week.

9/23/18 - 11:35 AM ET

Marshawn Lynch scores in Week 2.

Lynch was Oakland’s clear leading ball-carrier against the Broncos, carrying 18 times for 65 yards and a touchdown while adding two receptions for three yards. The score was on a goal-line carry. Lynch is a solid-yet-volatile starting option for Week 3 against the Dolphins.

9/17/18 - 12:16 PM ET

Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is officially inactive for Week 3.

Fournette was limited in practice all week, so he’s making progress in recovery from his hamstring injury, but the Jags are taking it slow with their star running back early in the season. T.J. Yeldon (ankle) is active and should get most of the touches in Jacksonville’s backfield, but Corey Grant could get more work with Yeldon also at less than 100%. Consider Fournette questionable for Week 4 against the Jets.

9/23/18 - 11:34 AM ET

Derek Carr plays efficient in Raiders’ Week 2 loss.

Carr played this game against the Broncos much like he played for the first half of Week 1 against the Rams, getting the ball out to his receivers quickly and allowing them to make plays. Carr was 29/32 for 288 yards and a touchdown, with the score coming on a 20-yard strike to Seth Roberts. Carr was pushing for the completion percentage record in a game, and he might have gotten it if not for a big drop by fullback Keith Smith. The 90.6% completion was the highest ever for a quarterback in a loss (minimum 14 attempts). While more shots down the field and more drives turning into touchdowns would be ideal, Carr is excellent grasp of Jon Gruden’s offense. He’s a high-floor fantasy option for Week 3 against the Dolphins.

9/17/18 - 12:15 PM ET