Good morning. It's grind time. Time to crunch numbers and outwork your league-mates. Time to channel your inner Jim Harbaugh. Jeff sums it up:

That said, you're reading this. Your an alpha.

The Big Story

Kamara likely avoids a suspension (for 2022)

Per @AdamSchefter, it looks "more and more unlikely" that RB Alvin Kamara will be disciplined this season. Kamara's case was strategically delayed by his lawyers, who now request an additional 60 days. This is a common move by NFL players lawyers:

• Melvin Gordon's DUI case was pushed back until the off-season and got dismissed, as was Antonio Brown's assault case.

Schefter thinks Kamara "may be on the field for the majority, if not all, of this season," making him a massive value outside of the first round. Take advantage while you can:

The Hype

Risers: Rhumbles in New England

"The Patriots were working on their 2-minute offense at the end of practice yesterday and Rhamondre Stevenson was repping in the James White role." - @ByChrisMason. This is a huge sign for Stevenson's fantasy value, especially with trade rumors surrounding Damien Harris, because yea, White had a valuable role:

• Steelers rookie RB Jaylen Warren worked with the first-team offense and has a shot at winning the backup RB role. Worth a flier in deep/dynasty leagues after a strong preseason performance (5.7 YPC and 4-30-1 receiving).

• Melvin Gordon (foot) returned to a full practice Monday, telling us he's "ready to frustrate Javonte Williams fantasy owners."

There's a 6'4" receiver that runs 4.3 and beats press corners like a drum every single week and somehow very few people are talking about it: Colts rookie WR Alec Pierce is that dude.

Fallers: Cowboys TE's Confidence

Dalton Schultz's ego takes a massive hit. Video:

Rookie of the Day: Meet Breece Hall

The unanimous top overall RB in the 2022 draft class, the Jets selected Hall as the first RB off the board. Hall had two monster seasons at Iowa State, putting up 1400+ rushing yards and 20+ TDs in consecutive years. And he's in some ELITE company, athletically:

What else they're saying:

• Breece Hall scored an unofficial 9.95 RAS at the Combine out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 9 out of 1519 RB from 1987 to 2022.

• "It looks like a committee [with Michael Carter] to start the season." - @SmolaDS

• "Michael Carter: 5’8” 200lbs, no visor. Breece Hall: 6’1” 225lbs, dark visor. You do the math [on who the starter will be]." - reddit user @evanphox.

Coaches Corner

Coach Wehler breaks down Baker Mayfield's film

Baker Mayfield looked good in his first game with the Panthers. The clip of the missed throw that is circulating is simply a miscommunication between the WR and him. Not sure who’s fault that was, but it will get fixed. Baker's looking draftable in a Superflex league & will beat out Darnold - QB2 finish is possible.

@theQBSchool breaks it down further:

Overtime

Quick Slants

• No one cared when the Eagles traded WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside to the Seahawks for some defensive lineman. But you sickos might.

• Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson have soft-tissue injuries but this backfield committee should be fine. See what I did there?

• A conversation with Chargers HC Brandon Staley gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the Chargers make in-game decisions. "Mindset and Math."

• All of Dameon Pierce’s touches. NFL Preseason Week 1 (video).

• Some reddit gold: Who is the biggest “fools gold” in fantasy football right now, and what’s your justification? (hint: Allen Lazard & Antonio Gibson are too high). Which ADPs outright confuse you? (Hint: Tua Tagaviola is too low)

Tweet of the Day

Not sure how I'll ever financially recover if Isiah Pacheco isn't RB1 by midseason. Makes me uneasy thinking about it. See you tomorrow.

- Jake, Eddie, Matt & Coach Wehler.