News Reactions + Rankings Changes: Puka Nacua, Josh Downs, CMC, and DeAndre Hopkins All Hurt (Episode 753 with Evan Silva and Adam Levitan)

Aug 9, 2024

Evan Silva, a sharp NFL analyst, and Adam Levitan, a fantasy football maestro, dive into the latest training camp buzz. They discuss Brandon Aiyuk's uncertain future amidst trade rumors and the impact of injuries, including Josh Downs' high ankle sprain and DeAndre Hopkins' knee strain. The duo analyzes how these developments shift fantasy rankings and player values, while touching on Jordan Addison's potential suspension. Plus, they highlight emerging rookie talents and their implications for fantasy strategies!

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Speculations on Trades and Player Value in the 49ers

02:58 • 2min

Navigating Injuries in Fantasy Football

04:53 • 16min

Injuries and Legal Impact on Fantasy Football

21:11 • 10min

Tight End Breakout Candidates and Rams' Depth Chart Insights

30:51 • 2min

NFL Player Prospects and Team Dynamics

33:10 • 6min

Evaluating Player Potential and Injury Implications in NFL Roster Moves

39:17 • 2min

Emerging Talents and Injury Concerns in the Receiver Market

41:12 • 3min

Things are heating up at training camp. Adam Levitan and Evan Silva discuss the latest news and injuries that will impact the upcoming NFL season. How have our rankings changed as a result?

In this episode, we discuss:

Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors
Josh Downs' high ankle sprain
Jonathon Brooks' latest return timeline
Jordan Addison suspension?
Position battle updates

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Timestamps:

(1:52) - Brandon Aiyuk’s Future Still Uncertain
(6:31) - DeAndre Hopkins Out 4-6 w/ Strained Knee
(9:53) - Josh Downs Out 4-6 Weeks w/ High Ankle Sprain
(13:33) - Puka Nacua Injures Knee, Not Expected To Miss Week One
(15:46) - CMC Strained Calf, Not Expected To Miss Week One
(18:06) - Jonathan Brooks Expect To Miss 3-4 Weeks of Season
(20:36) - Justin Herbert Plantar Facia Injury, Not Expected To Miss Week One
(22:31) - Jordan Addison No Court Date Until October, Suspension This Year Unlikely?
(24:41) - Darnold Takes Every Snap at Vikings Camp
(26:20) - Big Mike Williams Activated From PUP
(28:27) - Dontayvion Wicks Only WR4 at Packers Family Night
(30:10) - Tucker Kraft Back at Packers Practice
(31:12) - Rams List Colby Parkinson As Starter Ahead of Davis Allen
(33:45) - Greg Dortch Ahead of Zay Jones in Arizona
(35:24) - Jalen McMillan Winning WR3 Job in Tampa Bay
(36:37) - #OurBoy Andrei “Yoshi” Iosivas Is A Camp Star
(38:49) - Will Shipley Could Push Kenneth Gainwell For Eagles RB2?
(40:39) - Falcons WR Rondale Moore Carted Off Field
(42:00) - Tyrone Tracy Enters Evan’s Top 150, Leading Battle To Be Giants RB2

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