Eagles expect to know Week 1 QB starter by Friday

Aug 28, 2018

If Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is any closer to being cleared for contact ahead of the Sept. 6 season-opener against the Atlanta Falcons, coach Doug Pederson still isn't letting on.

Though, he admits that he'll know whether the Week 1 starter at quarterback will be Wentz or Nick Foles by Friday, the day after the preseason finale against the Jets.

When will the public know?

"90 minutes before kickoff," a smiling Pederson said on Tuesday before practice at NovaCare Complex.

Fantasy Impact:

The Eagles open the season on Thursday, Sept. 6, so it makes sense a decision will have to be made. The story said Pederson has been impressed with Wentz's progress, and Wentz says his knee is healthy, but he'll have to be cleared by doctors to start Week 1. Wentz has said all along it's going to be a close call.

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Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker officially Out for Week 17

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 8:09 PM EST

Seahawks ruled out RB Kenneth Walker III for Thursday night’s game at Chicago.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

No mention of Charbonnet here, so we can assume he's in a good place to take a massive workload against a Bears defense that ranks 27th in RB aFPA. Fire up Charbs as an RB2.

Eagles list QB Jalen Hurts as DNP on estimated practice report

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:01 PM EST

The Eagles list QB Jalen Hurts as DNP on their estimated practice report because of a concussion, putting his status for this weekend in doubt.

Related Players: Kenny Pickett

Fantasy Impact:

Things aren't trending well for Hurts, as fantasy managers should be looking for a Championship Week back-up as soon as possible.

Steelers WR George Pickens officially Active for Christmas Day

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 11:39 AM EST

Chiefs Pro-Bowl DT Chris Jones officially is inactive today vs. the Steelers.

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. officially is inactive, WR George Pickens officially active.

Related Players: Calvin Austin III, Van Jefferson, Mike Williams

Fantasy Impact:

The Steelers WR room looks a little more palatable with Pickens in the lineup, but it's still not enough to push Russell Wilson above deep-league SuperFlex territory. Consider Pickens a WR3 for Week 17.