Who Should I Start? Stefon Diggs or Tetairoa McMillan

Monday, August 11, 11:16 AM

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel stated "coach's decision" as the reason why wide receiver Stefon Diggs did not play in the team's first preseason game against the Washington Commanders, per Mike Kadlick of Sports Illustrated. Kadlick notes that Diggs was late to the team's joint practice with Washington on Wednesday for an undisclosed reason. Every healthy receiver on the Patriots, other than Diggs, played at least one series in the preseason game. The 31-year-old's Patriots' tenure got off to a rough start in late May when a suspicious video of him on a boat surfaced on social media. As such, any potential off-field hiccups for Diggs are worth monitoring, although there's no guarantee that's what is to blame for this most recent incident.

Saturday, August 9, 3:10 PM

Carolina Panthers first-round draft pick Tetairoa McMillan caught two of five targets for 43 yards in his first NFL action in Friday's 30-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. McMillan hauled in a 30-yard deep ball from starting quarterback Bryce Young, but unfortunately dropped an open touchdown. He was targeted on three of Young's six pass attempts, suggesting that his target share could be ranked among some of the best receivers in the NFL. Young was looking McMillan's way early and often, and their chemistry should improve throughout the season. The next chance we will get to see McMillan in action is next Saturday afternoon against the Houston Texans.