Panthers will wait until after second preseason game to name starter

Aug 06, 2022

The Carolina Panthers will wait until after their August 19 preseason game against the Patriots to make a starting quarterback.

Fantasy Impact:

While many expected Baker Mayfield to simply be handed the starting job after the Panthers traded for the former Cleveland quarterback, the Panthers still seem to be giving Sam Darnold every opportunity to beat out Mayfield.

The timing for the decision comes in part because the Panthers will also have two joint practices with the Patriots before their preseason game. "The Patriots week is a true litmus test for us,” HC Matt Rhule said. “That will really show us where guys are."

Mayfield is currently our No. 26 quarterback and should still be the favorite to start against his former team in Week 1, but anything can happen.

today

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans practices for second straight day

Greg Auman

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Cooler weather for Bucs practice today -- Wirfs and Evans practicing again. Still no Zyon McCollum, but Troy Hill and Greg Gaines were practicing today.

Related Players: Sterling Shepard, Jalen McMillan, Trey Palmer

Fantasy Impact:

Fantastic news for fantasy managers hanging on to Mike Evans: he should be considered a WR1 option immediately.

yesterday

49ers TE George Kittle "good to go" for Week 12

KNBR

yesterday · 5:34 PM EST

“I will be playing on Sunday. Very excited, can’t pass up playing the Packers. I will be out there for sure.”

George Kittle says he’s good to go for Sunday

Related Players: Eric Saubert

Fantasy Impact:

Kittle returns to a great matchup against a Packers defense that ranks 26th in TE aFPA. He should be fired up as a high-end TE1 once again.

Bears RB D'Andre Swift misses Wednesday practice

Kevin Fishbain

yesterday · 1:29 PM EST

Per Bears head coach Matt Eberflus: Ryan Bates remains in the concussion protocol. Elijah Hicks (ankle) and D'Andre Swift (groin) won't practice.

Teven Jenkins will be limited.

Related Players: Roschon Johnson, Travis Homer

Fantasy Impact:

This is definitely a situation to keep an eye on, as Johnson would have a huge workload if Swift were to miss Week 12. Homer has three rush attempts and zero targets on the year.