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Fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri compiles all of the NFL training camp news YOU need to know with Week 1 of the preseason in full swing.
He’s expected to miss a few weeks and not participate in the preseason games … but odds are McCaffrey wasn’t playing in the preseason anyway, so that’s not a big deal. What does matter is his availability for Week 1.
A calf strain could heal within 1-2 weeks if it’s not considered major. As of now, the 49ers have not shown concerns that this is a Grade 2 strain (3–6-week recovery). According to Edwin Porras, this injury has only an 8% reinjury rate for running backs once they return.
The takeaway? Continue to draft McCaffrey as the No. 1 overall player in fantasy.
But don’t read too much into this. This is an unofficial depth chart, and we aren’t certain the coaching staff had any input into it.
What matters more is the reports we’re getting out of camp about Chase Brown. He’s showing he can pass protect, which seems to be the final piece of the puzzle for coach Zac Taylor to trust him. Brown is a big, athletic back who can catch passes and create explosive plays. Expect even more RB1 reps these next few weeks in camp.
No. 8: Josh Downs will miss 4-6 weeks
Downs suffered a high-ankle sprain in practice on Wednesday. There’s a chance he can make it back in time for Week 1, but it’s more likely he misses a game or two. Downs had a productive rookie season for the Colts, earning 98 targets and producing 771 yards.
Fifth-round rookie Anthony Gould filled in for Downs once he left practice. Gould has 4.39 speed and produced 718 yards last year at Oregon State. He could be Josh Downs’ short-term replacement in slot, but early reports believe it’ll be a team effort to replace Downs.
No. 7: Ray Davis is winning the Bills’ RB2 job
This matters more than you may think. Davis is the Bills’ fourth-round rookie who’s known for his reliability, especially in the red zone. At 211 pounds, he gives the Bills a bigger frame…
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Publish date : 2024-08-09 14:08:37
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