Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (undisclosed) isn’t practicing on Wednesday. The Vikings remain optimistic about his timetable for a return, but it doesn’t look like that will come in Week 1 against the Packers. Minnesota continues to be cautious with their star pass-rusher, who hasn’t practiced since Aug. 14. If you were planning on using Hunter as your defensive line

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen should see plenty of targets Week 1 against the Packers. Thielen’s 2019 was derailed by injuries but returns as the unquestioned number one receiver in the Vikings offense. He will go up against a Packers Defense that allowed the 11th fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers last season. Fantasy team’s do need to keep in mind that quarterback Kirk

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst was a popular breakout choice this year and he could make good on those predictions as early as Week 1 against Seattle. The Seahawks Defense allowed the second-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends in 2019, though new safety Jamal Adams will surely help in that department. Still, Hurst’s speed and reported chemistry with Matt Ryan should make him

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will face a Vikings Defense in Week 1 that allowed the 16th-fewest fantasy points to opposing backs in 2019. Jones combined for 19 touchdowns last season and now gets a Week 1 matchup against a team he absolutely destroyed last season. In two games against the Vikings, Jones racked up 270 yards and three touchdowns in two games.

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook may not have a long-term contract but will be ready to lead the charge on offense in Week 1. On paper, the matchup may seem daunting against a Packers run defense that allowed the 11th fewest fantasy points to runners in 2019. But Cook absolutely shredded the Cheeseheads in his lone appearance against them last year, racking up 191

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will have a difficult matchup Week 1 against the Packers. Cousins really struggled against Green Bay in 2019, passing for only 352 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions across two games against them last season. Green Bay was fantastic suppressing production from opposing passers last year, allowing the fourth fewest fantasy points to the position. They allowed only 18 touchdowns

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will have a tough first test Week 1 against the division-rival Vikings. Rodgers’ offensive production tailed off last season, as he failed to pass for more than 240 yards in six of his last eight games. Now he will face a Vikings Defense that allowed the 11th-fewest fantasy points to opposing passers in 2019. Rodgers himself failed to light

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson will have an intriguing matchup Week 1 against the Bears that may give him some sleeper value in deeper leagues. Chicago last season tied for sixth most receptions allowed to opposing tight ends at a 72.3% completion clip. Hockenson burst on the scene in Week 1 of last year but completely disappeared from the offensive scheme the rest of

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter’s (undisclosed) status for the season opener in Week 1 is very much in doubt. If Hunter practices on Wednesday, he’ll likely be limited. His chances of playing against the Packers this weekend could depend on whether he can get in a full practice by Friday. The 25-year-old pass-rusher is a key piece of the Vikings Defense and has made

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. will have a tough first test in Week 1 against a talented Bears Defense. Jones caught 62 passes for 779 yards with nine touchdowns in only 13 games last season and the Lions are hoping for a full season from veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford. Jones will go up against a Bears defense that allowed the second fewest fantasy

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay will look to get his season off on the right foot against a tough Bears Defense in Week 1. Golladay posted a career-high 1,190 yards with 11 touchdowns even as the Lions had a revolving door at quarterback due to injuries. His Week 1 matchup on paper seems unappealing against a Bears secondary that allowed the second fewest fantasy

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that wide receiver Mike Evans is dealing with a soft-tissue injury, and he could be a game-time decision on Sunday in Week 1 against the division-rival Saints. Making things even more difficult for fantasy managers is the fact that the Bucs play an afternoon game in Week 1. If Evans does suit up, he might be limited

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham will have a fantastic matchup Week 1 against the Lions. The former Pro Bowler was a huge disappointment in Green Bay the past two seasons and many national pundits think he is washed up. But Graham has drawn rave reviews during training camp for the Bears and head coach Matt Nagy will be making it a point to reincorporate

Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller will have a chance to get his season off to a strong start with a favorable matchup against the Lions Week 1. Miller was a disappointment last season, hauling in only four receptions through his first four games and did not produce until the final handful of games. Miller will have a lot on the line this season and

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is in line for a good day against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1. Ridley figures to matchup with 2019 Pro Bowler Shaquill Griffin, who was the Seahawks’ most improved player according to Pro Football Focus. The good thing for Ridley is, Atlanta moved him into the slot occasionally in 2019, so perhaps he can take advantage of different

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II has an attainable chance at posting WR1 numbers Week 1 against the Lions. Robinson posted top-10 wide receiver production last season, catching a career-high 98 passes for 1,147 yards and seven touchdowns. He enters the season as, by far, the most accomplished offensive weapon on a Bears team that struggled last season to score points. The veteran receiver

Las Vegas Raiders second-year running back Josh Jacobs is motivated to improve his pass-catching numbers in Year 2. “I think he’s got to stay wire-to-wire healthy and we have to get more out of him in the passing game, more on the field on third down. He had a great year last year and we expect more of him from this year,” head coach Jon

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II will face a familiar foe in his Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. There were some question marks regarding Gurley II’s health, though he alleviated some of those concerns with a strong training camp. The matchup against Seattle isn’t the greatest, but the 26-year-old has enjoyed success against their defense in the past. In his last five

Former Denver Broncos and New England Patriots All-Pro cornerback Aqib Talib announced his retirement from football on Wednesday. Talib said he seriously considered an offer to return to New England and head coach Bill Belichick for a role covering opposing tight ends, but in the end, his heart just wasn’t in it anymore. In his 13-year career, Talib made five straight Pro Bowls from 2013

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (ankle) was diagnosed with a dislocated peroneal tendon in his ankle after suffering the injury in practice on Tuesday. Essentially, the tendon flipped over the ankle bone. Miller will likely need surgery with a general recovery time of five to six months. In a best-case scenario, he’d be out for three months. The Broncos best defensive player will miss all