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Market Watch

Pittman is being drafted HIGH in big money FFPC leagues. You'll read below why Akers is down, while Stafford's injury risk and lack of rushing pushes him down our rankings. Fournette is the clear RB1 on a Brady-led offense.

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Hype

Ride w/ Russ

DNRV Broncos' Zac Stevens said the Denver offense will be "all about" Russell Wilson in 2022, a charge that meshes with a July ESPN report saying new HC Nathaniel Hackett's staff was "tailoring" the offense around the quarterback's strengths.

Expect shoutouts with the Broncos playing in the strongest division in football. Stevens added the Broncos offense should include plenty of pass attempts in the red zone, boosting Wilson's ceiling. Increased volume with legendary efficiency: what if Russ cooks?

• Justin Fields went 14-of-16 for 156 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's preseason finale against the Browns.

• Tua Tagovailoa was 6-of-7 for 121 yards and a touchdown, leading scoring drives on each of the Dolphins' first three possessions. His biggest play was a 51-yard (underthrown) ball to Tyreek Hill.

Dak Prescott said Tony Pollard can be "one of our best pass catchers." Pollard is expected to take on a more prominent pass-catching role in the offense, making him a great upside pick at current ADP (80th).

"All signs" point to Joe Flacco starting in Week 1 against the Ravens. This is great news for Jets pass-catchers: Elijah Moore said during last week's Monday Night Football broadcast that there's "no difference" between Flacco and Wilson. But, he's still Joe Flacco (video of INT).

Mo Alie-Cox has a 75% route participation on Matt Ryan dropbacks this preseason. Definitely intriguing -- 80% is elite. - @dwainmcfarland. Keep an eye on Malik Willis:

Fallers: Bad News is Bad News

The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec writes that "it would be optimistic to bank" on RB JK Dobbins (knee) maintaining a heavy workload early this season. Zrebiec also noted that "if they feel like [Dobbins] still needs a bit more time, they can move him to IR the day after the roster is set." Mike Davis is worth rostering wherever possible.

Eno Benjamin rotated with Darrel Williams, indicating that both backs will likely have a role behind James Conner and there's no clear handcuff here.

Russell Gage (hamstring) has yet to resume practicing. It’s been almost 3 weeks since the Buccaneers new WR suited up. Let someone else draft him.

Patriots RB Ty Montgomery (leg) was carted from the field in Friday night's preseason game against the Raiders. Sneaky important injury we'll be monitoring, this could vault Rhamondre Stevenson into a 3rd down role.

All of Breece Hall’s touches. NFL Preseason Week 3 (video).

Story of the Day

Shooting in Washington

Commanders rookie RB Brian Robinson Jr. was shot multiple times in a carjacking attempt yesterday, with NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay noting that the injuries are "non life threatening." Robinson’s reported to be in stable condition as of this writing. Heartbreaking news that is much bigger than football. Our thoughts are with Robinson Jr. and his family.

Quotes

Steelers Injuries: Don't Sweat It

"If this is a regular season game, we may see them back. There's no long term concern at the moment for T.J. Watt or Diontae Johnson." - Mike Tomlin, after T.J. Watt was injured on this play (video) and Diontae Johnson likely suffered a left AC sprain after landing on his left side after a catch (video).

Henderson is a steal at his ADP and I wouldn't touch Cam Akers with a ten-foot pole (It sounds like Akers has a legitimate soft tissue injury).

"Thank YOU, NFL Network" - Me after spending the weekend ignoring responsibilities to watch the NFL's Top 100. Top 10 below:

Overtime

Quick Slants

• Kwon Alexander laid the BOOM with this massive hit (video)

• The Seahawks officially named Geno Smith their Week 1 starter at quarterback.

• NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that a trade partner for Jimmy Garoppolo "does not exist" yet "there is some interest around the league" in a trade for Mason Rudolph. 2022 for ya.

• The Athletic's Joe Person reports the Panthers "have called about Jets WR Denzel Mims." Mims had a pair of 1,000-yard seasons under Panthers HC Matt Rhule while both were at Baylor.

• A mega thread on ambiguous running back situations across the league for fantasy football purposes by @4WhomJBellTolls.

• Podcast: @adamlevitan and @evansilva discuss their favorite fantasy football draft picks in each Round 1-12.

Tweet of the Day

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Teams must cut down to their 53-man rosters in four days, so we'll have some clarity in the coming days. Until then, keep hustling. And share the Huddle!

See you tomorrow.

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