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Fantasy Football daily notes – Tim Patrick’s injury, Rams backfield, WR updates in Dallas and Pittsburgh

4 August، 2022

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Eric MoodyESPN

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The news: Sources told ESPN that Broncos receiver Tim Patrick suffered a torn ACL in Tuesday’s practice and will miss the 2022 season

What it means in fantasy: K.J. Hamler’s role in the Broncos’ offense will need to expand soon. Over the past two seasons, Patrick averaged 5.29 targets per game, which is what Hamler might inherit. You should consider Hamler late in your fantasy football draft as a high-end WR4 in a Broncos offense led by Russell Wilson.

The news: ESPN Rams reporter Sarah Barshop quotes Rams coach Sean McVay as saying “I look at it as we’ve got two starting [running] backs.”

What it means in fantasy: Although coach speak isn’t the end all be all, one thing is clear from this news: Cam Akers is unlikely to the lion’s share of the touches in the Rams’ backfield, no matter how healthy he is. Darrell Henderson is the RB50 according to our live draft trends, while Akers is the RB15. At his average draft position, Akers carries more risk than managers expected.

The news: Jerry Jones wants to give the Cowboys’ younger wide receivers a chance and will not rush to sign a veteran in free agency, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer.

What it means in fantasy: Jones, the Cowboys’ owner and general manager, is satisfied with the receivers currently on the roster and that Dallas is comfortable with Tolbert as the No. 2 receiver while Washington and Gallup are away. Early in the season, Tolbert should see a steady stream of targets.

The news: Diontae Johnson and the Steelers have yet to be on the same page in their contract talks, according to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. As of the first week of camp, the receiver is engaged in a hold-in and participating only in individual drills.