Fantasy Alarm.com - Fantasy Baseball, Football, Basketball & More

	Team Name	League Name	Provider	Type	Rank	Rec/Pts	Abb	Players
To unlock the power of LeagueSync and DOMINATE your league, you must own the 2019 Draft Guide and/or Playbook PRO. Click Here to sign up TODAY!

R. Mostert - RB

SF

The Athletic's Matt Barrows "wouldn't assume" Raheem Mostert will be the 49ers' official starting running back.

Barrows believes coach Kyle Shanahan might lean toward starting Tevin Coleman because he’s "a little bigger and more physical runner than the others." Perhaps Coleman will begin the year as the official "starter," but there is still more reason than not to believe Mostert will be the touch leader. 28-year-old injury concern Jerick McKinnon remains the wild card of the Niners' ever-evolving backfield. The RB26 by FFPC ADP, Mostert's draft cost is reasonable relative to his upside. No one seems in the dark about his obvious downside.

Added Yesterday 8:52 pm (EST)

The Athletic

N/A

A. Brown - WR

TEN

Titans WR A.J. Brown said he's improved his conditioning after being fatigued in the fourth quarter of some games during his rookie season.

Watching game film of his rookie campaign, Brown said he noticed signs of fatigue that affected his play. "I have to be well-conditioned, and that's what we preach with the Titans. It's a key thing with Coach (Mike) Vrabel. … Looking back at some film, I left some plays out there because I was a little tired. I want to be all-around complete," Brown told reporters. "I am definitely in a better place (physically), and I'm in a better shape mentally as well." Brown, who led the NFL in yards per target and was second in yards per catch, is going in the fourth round of 12-team leagues. Tennessee's run-centric offensive philosophy will likely keep Brown from rising up draft boards this month.

Added Yesterday 9:06 am (EST)

Tennessee Titans

N/A

S. Michel - RB

NE

The Athletic's Jeff Howe said it's "too early to know" if Sony Michel (foot) will be available for Week 1.

Michel's foot surgery paired with Brandon Bolden's opt out are the primary reasons why the Patriots signed veteran RB Lamar Miller on Monday. Bill Belichick continues to hedge against Michel's injury history with Miller's signing and last year's third-round investment in Damien Harris. It's a very crowded running back group, one that is destined to be frustrating for fantasy purposes. Michel already was a fade in all formats, and Miller's presence only confirms that. James White is the highest-ranked Patriots back, but he's only a flex play in PPR formats.

Added Aug 10 7:16 pm (EST)

Jeff Howe on Twitter

N/A

N. Chubb - RB

CLE

The Browns' best chance at offensive success will be giving Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt 15 carries apiece every week, according to Ellis Williams of Cleveland.com.

Williams believes Chubb and Hunt could finish as the first running back duo to exceed 1,000 rushing yards apiece since DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart did so in 2009. He warned fans not to expect any offensive "trickery" from Cleveland in 2020. Everything new HC Kevin Stefanski has said this offseason indicates the Browns are psyched about establishing the run. But 240 carries for Hunt (whose ADP is in the fifth round) without a Chubb injury would require a significant rankings adjustment. Stefanski's 2019 Vikings offense ran the ball 55.46 percent of the time while tied or leading, so a Browns team with game script on its side could translate to a hefty running back workload.

Added Aug 10 10:14 am (EST)

Cleveland.com

N/A

A. Peterson - RB

WAS

Washington RB coach Randy Jordan believes the shortened offseason has helped Adrian Peterson "stay fresh."

Touches are up for grabs following Derrius Guice's release, and Peterson may get the first crack at them given his experience. Peterson figures to be the Week 1 starter and could hold onto his early-down role for much of the season. How valuable that role is for fantasy football, however, is a valid question. Peterson was barely a flex play last year despite seeing more than a dozen carries per game over certain stretches of the year. AP's ceiling is very low in this offense, but he may get in the way of the building Antonio Gibson hype. Expect to get some answers regarding the Washington depth chart in the back half of August training camp.

Added Aug 09 11:42 pm (EST)

ESPN.com

N/A

J. Taylor - RB

IND

The Athletic's Zak Keefer wrote, "Jonathan Taylor is expected to share carries with starter Marlon Mack."

Keefer continues by writing, "don’t be surprised if the rookie has a few breakout games and Reich stays with him." It's the consensus projection for this backfield; Mack and Taylor will split carries initially, but Taylor can become the clear-cut starter if he lives up to his draft profile. For three years at Wisconsin, Taylor showed high-end rushing ability and proceeded to light up the NFL Combine with 4.39 speed. In a vacuum, Taylor is a higher ceiling player than Mack, who is in the final year of his rookie contract. By the second half of the 2020 season, it'd be surprising if Taylor wasn't seeing 15-plus touches weekly. Reaching for Taylor in redraft fantasy leagues is risky because Taylor may not secure passing-down work, but he's a fine pick late in the fourth round.

Added Aug 09 5:32 pm (EST)

The Athletic

N/A

K. Vaughn - RB

TB

Bucs activated RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Vaughn spent the last two weeks away from the team. It's a bad way to open training camp, but there's still time to make a push for a Week 1 role. Playing for a veteran-loving coach with pass-blocking concerns, it's going to be hard for Vaughn to beat out Ronald Jones despite not much of a talent gap. Vaughn should find his way into a committee role if he doesn't start.

Added Aug 09 10:43 am (EST)

N/A

T. Hockenson - TE

DET

Lions activated TE T.J. Hockenson from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Hockenson was on the COVID-19 list for just over a week. The Lions recently removed Matthew Stafford and Kenny Golladay from the list as well. Hockenson's short stint on the list doesn't change his status as a breakout TE candidate going in the double-digit rounds of fantasy drafts.

Added Aug 08 4:52 pm (EST)

Field Yates on Twitter

N/A

J. McKinnon - RB

SF

The Mercury News reports Jerick McKinnon has “looked sharp running routes” in the first few days of training camp.

The 49ers have been getting McKinnon first-team reps on passing downs. Despite missing the last two years, he could have a larger than expected role as a third-down complement to Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman. Even on a crowded depth chart, McKinnon’s $2 million dead money hit likely secures his roster spot.

Added Aug 07 8:20 pm (EST)

Mercury News

N/A

B. Cooks - WR

HOU

Brandin Cooks said he has "zero" concern about his concussion history.

Cooks has five known concussions, with three coming the past two seasons. He's only missed two games since 2015 despite that, and the Texans don't have plans to restrict his snaps. Cooks could have a harder time getting cleared if he suffers another concussion — putting him at risk for a multi-week absence — but he's going to open the year in a near every-down role. Cooks should top last year's 42/583/2 line if he plays all 16 games.

Added Aug 07 6:49 pm (EST)

ESPN

N/A

K. Vaughn - RB

TB

Ke'Shawn Vaughn remains on the Bucs' reserve/COVID-19 list.

The assembled Bucs media thought it spotted Vaughn at Thursday's practice, but there has been some kind of disconnect. The third-round rookie is falling further and further behind when it comes to time to put pressure on Ronald Jones, though he does figure to be activated in the near future.

Added Aug 06 6:59 pm (EST)

Jenna Laine on Twitter

N/A

K. Vaughn - RB

TB

Bucs activated RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

RB Raymond Calais and RB Aca'Cedric Ware also came off the team's COVID-19 list. Vaughn returns to action a day after Bucs HC Bruce Arians said RB Ronald Jones would be the "main guy" in the Tampa backfield. Vaughn's ADP has dipped into the eighth round of 12-team leagues. With a further ADP drop, the rookie is shaping up as a solid stash in redraft leagues, especially for those who don't put much stock in Arians' backfield proclamations.

Added Aug 06 4:21 pm (EST)

Rock Stroud on Twitter

N/A

H. Ruggs - WR

LV

Raiders OC Greg Olson said first-round WR Henry Ruggs will start in the slot.

“We’ll start with Ruggs III in the slot and do some things with Ruggs III," Olson said. "But those guys (Ruggs and Bryan Edwards) are very multiple in what they can do and that’s the goal is to be able to move all of them around to different spots; the one, two or three position at the wide receiver.” Ruggs is no stranger to that role as he ran 18.4% of his routes from the slot in his final year at Alabama, but it's an important note since it would oddly leave Hunter Renfrow, who led Las Vegas' wide receivers in targets (71) last year, off the field. Tyrell Williams and third-rounder Bryan Edwards (6’3/212), who totaled the third-most receptions (324) and fourth-most receiving yards (3,045) in SEC history as a four-year starter at South Carolina, are expected to start at the team's X and Z positions on the outside.

Added Aug 06 9:18 am (EST)

Raiders Wire on Twitter

N/A

J. Jefferson - WR

MIN

Vikings activated WR Justin Jefferson from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Jefferson spent only eight days on the list. Players with symptoms are required to spend at least 10, so that is a good sign. Jefferson is behind on conditioning but has plenty of time to catch up before Week 1.

Added Aug 04 4:45 pm (EST)

N/A

B. Roethlisberger - QB

PIT

Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) said his arm feels "really good" after throwing on Tuesday.

A trimmed-down 38-year-old Roethlisberger told reporters he'll be on a "pitch count" during training camp after recovering from an elbow injury that ended his 2019 season in September. A healthy Roethlisberger would be a boon for every fantasy relevant Steeler, including JuJu Smith-Schuster, the 11th receiver off the draft board.

Added Aug 04 11:32 am (EST)

Aditi Kinkhabwala

N/A

S. Michel - RB

NE

Patriots placed RB Sony Michel (foot) on the active/PUP list.

Michel is at risk of missing the start of the season after undergoing foot surgery in May. He carried the ball 247 times for 912 yards in 2019. His mark of 3.7 yards per carry was a far cry from the 4.5 yards per carry pace he set in his rookie season. If Michel were to miss time, Damien Harris would have a chance at a role in the offense. The third-round pick earned just four carries in his rookie season and was often a healthy scratch.

Added Aug 02 4:50 pm (EST)

Field Yates on Twitter

N/A

A. Rodgers - QB

GB

Packers HC Matt LaFleur said he sees Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay for a "really long time."

LaFleur subsequently stated that "Nothing’s guaranteed in this league." This appears to refute any rumors that LaFleur drafted Jordan Love to send a message to his veteran passer. Love was selected with the 26th pick of the first round. Rodgers will turn 37 near the end of the 2020 season but is under contract through 2023. The structure of his contract all but guarantees he'll start for Green Bay this year. Anything beyond 2020 is much less certain.

Added Aug 02 3:41 pm (EST)

ProFootballTalk

N/A

H. Ruggs - WR

LV

Henry Ruggs said he's fully recovered from the thigh injury he suffered in the offseason.

Ruggs is full-go for training camp. The Raiders plan to start Ruggs Week 1, but he's facing competition for targets in an offense with Bryan Edwards, Darren Waller, Tyrell Williams, and Hunter Renfrow. Ruggs is being drafted as the WR44 in PPR leagues.

Added Aug 02 11:16 am (EST)

Scott Bair on Twitter

N/A

C. Newton - QB

NE

Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Cam Newton will have to compete for the starting job.

"That spot is the same as all the other spots. We have a long way to go. We'll see how things turn out," Belichick said in his first press conference since Newton signed. "I can't control how players perform; that's up to them. We'll give everyone an opportunity and see what happens." This may sound like coachspeak, but Newton's contract ($550K guaranteed) suggests he'll need to earn the starting job. He has the edge over Jarrett Stidham and a 34-year-old Brian Hoyer, though Newton went unsigned into June and hasn't played a full season since 2017. Newton's upside may be overrated on what looks like a run-heavy offense. He carries the risk of getting waived or landing on IR.

Added Jul 31 6:20 pm (EST)

ESPN Boston

N/A

D. Watson - QB

HOU

Texans coach/GM Bill O'Brien said the team is working on a contract extension with Deshaun Watson.

We first heard of a possible Watson deal back in April. There was speculation the Patrick Mahomes extension could put Watson talks on hold, but Watson is looking for a shorter-term contract. Watson has an extensive injury history — he lost nine games to a torn ACL as a rookie and played through multiple injuries last year. With DeAndre Hopkins traded and Watson under team control the next two seasons, it’s possible the Texans could get Watson cheaper if they wait until next offseason.

Added Jul 31 5:29 pm (EST)

ESPN

N/A

L. McCoy - RB

TB

Bucs signed LeSean McCoy, formerly of the Chiefs, to a one-year, $1 million contract.

McCoy had interest from a few teams but was forced into waiting until camp to sign a near veteran-minimum contract. Last year, McCoy looked a step slower and probably won't be counted on for a big role in Tampa Bay. What McCoy does do is complicate things for Ronald Jones and rookie Ke'Shawn Vaughn, both players who have been zero-RB targets the entire offseason. Adding McCoy to the mix further lowers the ceilings and floors for all involved. It's a backfield that probably should be avoided until the double-digit rounds of fantasy football drafts now that there's three members involved.

Added Jul 30 5:58 pm (EST)

Adam Schefter on Twitter

N/A

T. Hockenson - TE

DET

Lions placed T.J. Hockenson on the COVID-19 list.

It's unclear if he actually tested positive or needs to quarantine because he was near an affected person. Either way, Hockenson will need to test negatively for the coronavirus before joining the Lions for training camp. Practices aren't set to take place until mid-August, so there's some time before he'd actually be missing on-field reps. If healthy, Hockenson is a breakout TE2 option in the double-digit rounds of fantasy drafts. He was widely considered one of the better tight end prospects of the last decade.

Added Jul 29 5:52 pm (EST)

Ian Rapoport on Twitter

N/A

L. Jackson - QB

BAL

Lamar Jackson believes free agent WR Antonio Brown is "the type of guy we need in our locker room."

Said no one in the last two years. "I can tell in him he wants to win, We want to play ball," Jackson said in a conversation with team reporters. Jackson worked out with Brown this offseason, and second-year WR Marquise Brown is Antonio's cousin. Brown's 2019 season was full of twists and turns - from foot blisters to a helmet disaster in Raiders' camp, to playing one game for the Patriots before a number of off-field issues derailed his year and potentially a Hall of Fame career. Still, he has a believer in Jackson. Brown certainly will face league punishment if he does sign for a team this season.

Added Jul 29 12:47 pm (EST)

Todd Karpovich on Twitter

N/A

L. Jackson - QB

BAL

Lamar Jackson said he wants deep passes and out-breaking pass routes to be a bigger part of the Baltimore offense in 2020.

It's not a bad idea. Jackson in 2019 was No. 1 in expected points added (EPA) per pass attempt of more than 15 yards. Jackson completed 51.1 percent of his deep passes last year, in line with Kirk Cousins and Carson Wentz. A Baltimore offense with more downfield passing could portend good things for speedster Marquise Brown.

Added Jul 29 12:43 pm (EST)

Jeff Zrebiec on Twitter

N/A

R. Fitzpatrick - QB

MIA

Dolphins HC Brian Flores said there would be an open competition at quarterback this summer.

Asked Wednesday if Ryan Fitzpatrick would be Miami's first-team signal caller, Flores said "there is competition there and everywhere," according to Dolphins beat writer Barry Jackson. With full practices likely delayed into well into August, it might be some time before the Dolphins decide between Fitzpatrick or rookie Tua Tagovailoa as their Week 1 starter.

Added Jul 29 10:09 am (EST)

Barry Jackson on Twitter

N/A

J. Jeudy - WR

DEN

Broncos GM John Elway has "tempered his expectations" for rookies after the NFL announced preseason games were cancelled.

NFL Network's James Palmer reports Elway is "upset" that there will not be preseason games in 2020 due to the coronavirus. Of course, the preseason is valuable for rookies and fringe-roster players, but the NFL couldn't run out games that frankly don't matter amidst the pandemic. Rookies like Jerry Jeudy and K.J. Hamler will have to learn their new offense mostly remotely and have fewer in-person reps to build chemistry with their quarterbacks. It's a concern for fantasy purposes, although we still expect Jeudy to be a starter Week 1.

Added Jul 28 3:09 pm (EST)

James Palmer on Twitter

N/A

D. Cook - RB

MIN

Dalvin Cook is expected to report to Vikings camp today amid ongoing contract talks with the team.

Cook would have faced a $50,000 fine for each day he didn't report to the team, per the league's new CBA. The running back's agent has repeatedly denied reports that Cook would report on time. Fantasy players taking Cook in the first round of best ball drafts can breathe a little easier today. It's a dark day for those who drafted Alexander Mattison in the middle rounds when reports of a possible Cook holdout first emerged.

Added Jul 28 1:32 pm (EST)

Chris Tomasson on Twitter

N/A

J. Burrow - QB

CIN

Bengals signed No. 1 overall pick QB Joe Burrow to a four-year, $36.1 million contract.

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Burrow will receive his entire $23.88 million signing bonus "within 15 days of executing his contract." Coming off arguably the greatest quarterback season in college football history, Burrow set the FBS record for passing touchdowns (60) in his Heisman year for LSU. Burrow's blue chip accuracy, poise, and ability to read coverages led to the nation's second-best completion percentage (76%) since 1956. His arm strength is average for a first-round pocket passer, and he didn’t break out until he was a redshirt senior, but the rest of his profile remains unassailable. A former all-state high school basketball player, Burrow also flashed elusiveness with 24.5 rushing yards per game as an underrated scrambler, though he admittedly does most of his damage from the pocket. A 23-year-old rookie with elite mental makeup, Burrow will be a favorite for Rookie of the Year honors and will be an immediate matchup-based streamer in fantasy. He has a deceptively deep supporting cast.

Added Jul 28 12:47 pm (EST)

Adam Schefter on Twitter

N/A

S. Michel - RB

NE

Patriots RB Sony Michel's status (foot) is uncertain for the start of football activities, according to The Athletic's Jeff Howe.

Michel had foot surgery in May and might not be cleared in time for practice. Michel has been fairly productive when on the field with 13 touchdowns and over 1,800 rushing yards in 29 total games, but injuries continue to derail any momentum he creates. This could open the door for 2019 third-round pick Damien Harris to find a role in this offense after failing to secure one as a rookie. Michel is currently being drafted as the RB42.

Added Jul 27 7:21 pm (EST)

Jeff Howe on Twitter

N/A

K. Vaughn - RB

TB

Bucs placed third-round RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

More and more rookies are landing on this list, as they are among the first wave tested an NFL headquarters. Vaughn will need to be cleared before resuming football activities, where he will compete for immediate snaps in the open Bucs backfield.

Added Jul 27 5:55 pm (EST)

Aaron Wilson on Twitter

N/A

LeagueSync Close NFL Draft Guide - 50% Off

My Leagues

GO PRO FOR AS LOW AS $9.97/mo!

Sync Notifications

MY FA Alarms

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Baseball

Fantasy Baseketball

Daily Fantasy Sports

Our Company

Contact Us

Writers

Sign In

LeagueSync Close NFL Draft Guide - 50% Off

My Leagues

GO PRO FOR AS LOW AS $9.97/mo!

Sync Notifications

MY FA Alarms

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Baseball

Fantasy Baseketball

Daily Fantasy Sports

Our Company

Contact Us

Writers