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Backups and Handcuffs – Just Say No!

Drafting a backup QB or TE is a wasted pick. There are too many values and sleepers at RB and WR. Remember Devonta Freeman and Doug Baldwin a couple years ago or Michael Thomas last year? I bet the person who won your league remembers them…

The same applies for handcuffs. You simply don’t know what a backup RB is going to do if thrust into the starting position. And that’s if he ever starts. You’re better off taking another value pick. If your starting RB goes down, you can always trade those value picks you drafted. There WILL be someone looking for an upgrade and you’ll be able to make a trade.

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Broncos TE Evan Engram (back) did not practice on Thursday.
The good news is that the 31-year-old tight end is no longer listed with a calf injury. It ends there. Engram has caught 4-of-6 targets for 33 yards through two games, making him difficult to roster given the injury concerns and questionable upside. Should Engram get right in a week or two, it is possible for him to return TE1 value. Fantasy managers are encouraged to explore the waiver wire for superior bench stashes though. Ravens TE Isaiah Likely (foot) notably has a chance to return this week.
(Sep 18 -- NBC Sports)

49ers WR Jordan Watkins (calf) was added to the injury report on Thursday.
Watkins is listed as a limited participant, which suggests the once-hyped rookie wide receiver strained his calf in practice. It's a brutal development for a young player who just rehabbed an ankle injury. Watkins is seemingly unlikely to suit up in Week 3 against the Cardinals.
(Sep 18 -- NBC Sports)

49ers WR Jauan Jennings (ankle/shoulder) did not practice on Thursday.
Last week, when Jennings was only dealing with a shoulder injury, he sat out practice on Wednesday and Thursday before practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. He then improbably caught 5-of-10 targets for 89 yards and one touchdown. Jennings is tough to trust, given the new injury, but we expect a similar practice participation situation to unfold tomorrow. He is a boom-bust WR3 for the time being.
(Sep 18 -- NBC Sports)

49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) was limited on Thursday.
Purdy was asked if he could end up playing this weekend, and he responded by saying that the decision will come down to how he is feeling come "game time." That's a bit surprising, but it sounds as though Purdy may actually suit up this weekend. His continued limited participation only furthers the notion. His mobility may be impeded if he is active, however, and he is also still nursing a left shoulder injury.
(Sep 18 -- NBC Sports)

NFL DFS, Dolphins vs. Bills: Top FanDuel, DraftKings daily Fantasy football advice for Thursday Night Football
DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares his top daily fantasy football picks and lineup advice for Buffalo vs. Miami on Thursday Night Football
(Sep 18 -- CBS Sports)

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