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    NFL Player News for Week 12 - Thursday Edition

    CLE - WR Josh Gordon doesn't do all drills
    Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
    Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon (non-injury) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Nov. 19. Gordon looked happy and was in great shape, and he caught passes from the quarterbacks in the portion that was open to the media. Head coach Mike Pettine indicated that Gordon will be limited throughout the week. 'The trap to fall into is, 'Hey, he's back and let's just go ahead and throw him out there for a bunch of plays.' There's certainly danger inherent in doing that and we have to be smart with how we do it and have a plan to progress through the week,' Pettine said.
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    Gordon should be in your lineup this week. Most Gordon fantasy owners should be able to have Gordon as a WR2 at least. Some out there are going to even be able to flex the star receiver. Pettine also cautioned that Gordon isn't back to full football shape, and it'll take him some time to learn a new offense.
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    MIN - Vikings claim RB Ben Tate
    Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
    Free-agent RB Ben Tate (Browns) was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Vikings Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    That didn't take long. The Vikings saw Adrian Peterson suspended for the rest of this year, and they needed more help at the position. This is certainly a downgrade for the fantasy value of both Jerick McKinnon and Matt Asiata. Look for the Vikings to initially use all three RBs in some sort of RBBC. Tate is more talented than Asiata, and he's got more experience than McKinnon. He could end up emerging in Minnesota, but for now we see Tate as a RB3.
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    CLE - WR Josh Gordon has big plans
    Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler
    Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon has big plans in his return to game action in Week 12. Gordon told reporter Nate Burleson that he plans to tear up the league when he returns. 'He told me: 'Starting on practice this Wednesday, I'm going to outwork everybody on the field,'' Burleson said Tuesday. '(He said) 'I'm going to try to evoke a pride in Cleveland that can hopefully lead us to the playoffs.' He's excited about coming back.'
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    Fantasy owners should have big plans for Gordon. He was a superstar last year for the Browns, and he could easily pick up where he left off in a nice matchup against a poor Falcons defense. Gordon's return will change the target distribution for guys like Andrew Hawkins or Taylor Gabriel. We like Gordon as a WR2 with WR1 upside in Week 12.
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    HOU - RB Arian Foster limited
    Source: NFL
    Houston Texans RB Arian Foster (groin) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    Keep an eye on his status here. If Foster plays, he needs to be in your lineup. If Foster doesn't play, then rookie Alfred Blue needs to be in your lineup.
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    MIN - RB Ben Tate gives Vikes depth
    Source: ESPN.com
    Minnesota Vikings RB Ben Tate gives the team much-needed depth at the running back position, with RBs Jerick McKinnon (back) and Matt Asiata (concussion) both missing practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    The Vikings needed to add better depth, especially after Adrian Peterson's suspension was upheld by an independent arbitrator. McKinnon leads the team with 484 yards and a 4.9 yards per carry average, while Asiata has six rushing touchdowns and a one receiving TD, but he has just 3.3 yards per carry.
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    CIN - RB Giovani Bernard limited
    Source: Bengals.com
    Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals RB Giovani Bernard (clavicle, hip) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    This is a start for Bernard, but we need to see him practice fully later in the week before we feel confident for his availability in Week 12.
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    NFL - RB LeGarrette Blount clears waivers
    Source: SI.com
    Free-agent RB LeGarrette Blount (Steelers) went unclaimed on waivers Wednesday, Nov. 19, and is now an unrestricted free agent available to sign with any club.
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    We're not surprised by this. Blount is a bit of a malcontent who had soured relationships with his teammates in Pittsburgh. We can see someone adding him before the end of the season, but nobody was hot and heavy to pick him up via waivers.
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    SEA - RB Marshawn Lynch does not practice
    Source:
    Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch (ribs) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    We're not concerned by this. Lynch usually misses a day or two of practice but still plays on Sunday.
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    NYJ - WR Eric Decker feeling strong
    Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Jane McManus
    New York Jets WR Eric Decker (hamstring) said Wednesday, Nov. 19, his hamstring improved over the bye week. 'I feel good, I feel good physically, more so mentally,' Decker said. 'You step away for a bit and get a refresh, a restart.'
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    Decker's feeling good, and that's nothing but a good thing. We'll see if Michael Vick can help keep this passing game afloat. The team has looked better with Vick under center, and the QB change has helped both Decker and Percy Harvin.
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    ARI - Limited practice for RB Andre Ellington
    Source: AZCardinals.com
    Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington (foot, hip) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    Ellington just isn't going to be 100 percent this year. He's been battling a foot injury most of the season, and now he has a minor hip thing to boot. Ellington faces a tough matchup in Week 12 as the Cardinals travel to Seattle to take on the Seahawks.
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    STL - TE Jared Cook out Wednesday
    Source: StLouisRams.com
    St. Louis Rams TE Jared Cook (back) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    Cook is a little bit banged up, but it's Wednesday. Check back to see if he can practice later in the week.
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    DEN - Juwan Thompson practices in full
    Source: NFL
    Denver Broncos RB Juwan Thompson (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    Thompson will serve as the primary backup behind C.J. Anderson.
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    MIA - Full practice for RB Lamar Miller
    Source: NFL
    Miami Dolphins RB Lamar Miller (shoulder) put in a full practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    Miller has a tough matchup against the Broncos this week. We can only recommend him as a high-end RB3/flex play in Week 12.
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    MIA - WR Mike Wallace doesn't do all drills
    Source: NFL
    Miami Dolphins WR Mike Wallace (calf) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    It's Wednesday, so Wallace may just be getting a little bit of rest here.
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    MIA - TE Charles Clay limited Wednesday
    Source: NFL
    Miami Dolphins TE Charles Clay (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    Clay is an interesting player to start at tight end if you need help at the position. The Dolphins play a Broncos defense in Week 12 that has historically struggled against tight ends.
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    HOU - QB Ryan Mallett fully practices
    Source: NFL
    Houston Texans QB Ryan Mallett (chest) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    Mallett was 'okay' in his first start with the Texans last week. Expect the team to run the ball a lot in order to keep things simple for their inexperienced quarterback.
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    TEN - TE Delanie Walker in concussion protocol
    Source: ESPN.com - Paul Kuharsky
    Tennessee Titans TE Delanie Walker (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol, and he must pass a doctor's test in order to play in Week 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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    We could see Walker back this week for the Titans. Walker took part in a light practice Wednesday, Nov. 19. He leads the team with 512 yards on 38 catches this year, and he's tied for the team lead with four touchdowns.
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    IND - No practice for TE Dwayne Allen
    Source: Colts.com
    Indianapolis Colts TE Dwayne Allen (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    We'd be shocked if Allen plays this week. He might have a high ankle sprain, and that means he could be down for at least Week 12 if not longer. Expect a lot of Coby Fleener this week.
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    DET - RB Reggie Bush limited at practice
    Source: DetroitLions.com
    Detroit Lions RB Reggie Bush (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    Bush and Joique Bell (ankle) are both a bit banged up. That could lead to more touches for Theo Riddick during the week of practice.
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    NE - WR Julian Edelman limited Wednesday
    Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett
    New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (thigh) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    Edelman could be a big asset for the Patriots this week as they face a tough front seven of the Lions defense. Having a receiver get open quickly on underneath routes will help Tom Brady get rid of the ball before the pass-rushers of Detroit can get to him.
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    DET - RB Joique Bell has ankle injury
    Source: MLive.com - Justin Rogers
    Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 19, due to an ankle injury. Bell left game briefly in Week 11 because of his injury.
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    Just keep an eye on his status through the week of practice.
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    BUF - RB Fred Jackson limited
    Source: BuffaloBills.com
    Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson (groin) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 19. The team did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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    An estimation huh? The Bills have a lot to worry about with four feet of snow falling in the region.
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    CHI - WR Alshon Jeffery misses practice
    Source: ESPNChicago.com - Michael C. Wright
    Chicago Bears WR Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    Keep an eye on this situation with Jeffery. Hamstring injuries can hang around and become problematic if not given enough time to heal.
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    TEN - WR Justin Hunter on injury report
    Source: TitansOnline.com
    Tennessee Titans WR Justin Hunter (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    Hunter has great raw talent, but he's banged up and inconsistent even when he's at full strength. We are not trusting him much this week as anything more than a 'what the heck' flex in Week 12.
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    MIN - Jerick McKinnon misses practice
    Source: ESPN.com - Ben Goessling
    Minnesota Vikings RB Jerick McKinnon (back) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    With both McKinnon and Matt Asiata (concussion) banged up, the team added Ben Tate via waivers. We'll see what the practice report looks like on Friday before we get an idea of how carries/touches will be split in Week 12.
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    NYJ - RB Chris Johnson a full go
    Source: NewYorkJets.com
    New York Jets RB Chris Johnson (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    Johnson could be the starter again for the Jets, but he'll be splitting time with Chris Ivory as per usual. This makes him a RB3 for fantasy owners.
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    MIN - RB Matt Asiata does not practice
    Source: ESPN.com - Ben Goessling
    Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    The Vikings are going to put Asiata through the league's protocol for dealing with concussions. Now that they've added Ben Tate via waivers, there's no need for them to try and rush Asiata back in the lineup.
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    DAL - QB Tony Romo not practicing
    Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota
    Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (back) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    It's Wednesday, and Romo is getting his usual day of rest.
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    ATL - WR Julio Jones doesn't practice
    Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter
    Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    No worries here as it's only Wednesday. Jones should be back in action later this week.
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    DET - WR Calvin Johnson sits out of practice
    Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett
    Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (elbow) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    Johnson should be available for the game against the Patriots on Sunday. Check back to make sure he participates in practice on Friday.
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    CHI - WR Brandon Marshall sits
    Source: Chicago Bears Radio Network - Zach Zaidman
    Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    It's Wednesday, so there's no need to panic. Marshall should be able to practice later in the week as he continues to deal with this lingering ankle injury.
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    CLE - Isaiah Crowell still learning
    Source: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi
    Cleveland Browns RB Isaiah Crowell doesn't have a fumbling problem, according to head coach Mike Pettine. 'I think if we get his fundamentals cleaned up [he'll be OK]. How he holds the ball is not an issue,' Pettine said.
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    Crowell has fantastic instincts for running the rock...he just needs to do a better job of securing the football. With the release of Ben Tate, Crowell should be the team's lead back. Fellow rookie Terrance West will serve as his backup.
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    ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald to miss practice
    Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
    Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (knee) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
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    Fitzgerald is optimistic about his playing status, but we're much more cautious with our projections for him at this time. Check back to see if Fitzgerald can practice later in the week (likely Friday). It's a difficult matchup for the Cardinals this week as they play against the Seattle Seahawks--in Seattle--in Week 12.
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    WAS - TE Jordan Reed not on the field
    Source: The Washington Post - Mike Jones
    Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (hamstring) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    The team needs to be cautious here. Reed's hamstring injury could linger if not given enough time to properly heal.
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    PHI - WR Jordan Matthews fully practices
    Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com
    Philadelphia Eagles WR Jordan Matthews (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    The connection between Matthews and quarterback Mark Sanchez is real nice for fantasy owners. We like Matthews as a WR2/WR3 with upside.
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    DEN - RB Ronnie Hillman, RB Montee Ball sitting
    Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold
    Denver Broncos RBs Ronnie Hillman (foot) and Montee Ball (groin) are not participating in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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    Zero surprise here. We're not going to see Hillman (maybe another 3-4 weeks) or Ball (maybe another 2-3 weeks) for some time. This makes C.J. Anderson the starter...and a RB2 for your fantasy team.
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    KC - TE Travis Kelce probable
    Source: KCChiefs.com
    Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (ribs, shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19, and is listed as probable for Week 12.
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    Kelce's talented, but he's being underused by the Chiefs. Hopefully he can get a few more targets on Thursday night against the Raiders.
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    NYG - RB Rashad Jennings off injury report
    Source: The Star-Ledger - Jordan Raanan
    New York Giants RB Rashad Jennings (knee) is not on the injury report this week. He said he came away from the Week 11 game fine.
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    Jennings is off the injury report and he should be on (or in) your fantasy lineup. He's back to a high-upside RB2 because of his ability as a runner and receiver out of the backfield.
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    Source: footballguys.com
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    *** Thursday Update *** QB Kyle Orton (BUF) The Bills game will be moved to Monday night in Detroit due to the snow conditions in Buffalo. This should be helpful to give the team an extra day to prepare as they've missed time with the snow.
    *** Thursday Update *** QB Tony Romo (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** QB Ryan Mallett (HOU) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** QB Blake Bortles (JAX) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** QB Ryan Tannehill (MIA) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** QB Eli Manning (NYG) told reporters on Wednesday, Nov. 19, that he wanted to retire from football as a Giant. No details of a new contract or extension were announced, but sources indicate the team would like to keep him. Giants owner John Mara, in a separate interview, said he believes Manning has "a lot of good years left."
    *** Thursday Update *** QB Geno Smith (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.
    Running Back

    *** Thursday Update *** RB Andre Ellington (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** RB Robert Hughes (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** RB Patrick DiMarco (ATL) did not practice on Thursday (due to illness).
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    *** Thursday Update *** RB Fred Jackson (BUF) said he believes the team is at a disadvantage for their Week 12 game against the New York Jets because the snow in the Buffalo area has prevented the team from practicing. Jackson said the players are using their iPads to study the game plan for Week 12.
    *** Thursday Update *** RB Giovani Bernard (CIN) practiced fully on Thursday. It's looking like he'll split time with with Jeremy Hill.
    *** Thursday Update *** RB Giovani Bernard (CIN) will be eased back into the lineup, offensive coordinator Hue Jackson said Wednesday, Nov. 19. "I think we've got to work him back into our process and how we do things. What will determined that is just how fast and how we think he is ready to go," Jackson said.
    *** Thursday Update *** RB Jeremy Hill (CIN) is likely to get a bulk of the carries in Week 12 against the Houston Texans, according to beat writer Geoff Hobson, despite the return of Giovani Bernard (clavicle, hip). Offensive coordinator Hue Jackson indicated Wednesday, Nov. 19, that Bernard will be eased back into the process.
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    *** Thursday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (DET) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
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    *** Thursday Update *** RB Arian Foster (HOU) is likely share carries with Alfred Blue if Foster plays in Week 12.
    *** Thursday Update *** RB Jonathan Grimes (HOU) practiced fully on Thursday.
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    *** Thursday Update *** RB Jerick McKinnon (MIN) will retain the lead-back role, even after the team claimed Ben Tate off waivers from the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, Nov. 19, according to offensive coordinator Norv Turner. Turner said Tate was brought in for insurance because both McKinnon and Matt Asiata (concussion) were dealing with injuries this week. McKinnon said he will be ready for Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers. However, Asiata's status is in doubt. "We're excited about Jerick and what he's done and I see him as our running back," Turner said. "He's been limited in practice last week and couldn't practice (Wednesday) So you got to protect yourself, obviously with Matt not being able to practice (Wednesday) and in doubt as to whether he'll play or not."
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    Gordon was amped up and excited to take part in his first practice with the team this year Wednesday, Nov. 19, but Brian Hoyer cautioned that Gordon may need some time to acclimate to offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan's new offense. "It's not so much the physical aspect as knowing the plays, the heat of the battle," said Hoyer. "We do a lot of no-huddle stuff. Obviously, we're working with him on that." Hoyer mentioned that last year's offense was more set on getting the ball downfield, and he said he's never been one to force the ball to one specific player.
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    *** Thursday Update *** TE Dwayne Allen (IND) missed his second straight day of practice Thursday, Nov. 20, and The Indianapolis Star's Zak Keefer would bet on Allen sitting out this weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
    *** Thursday Update *** TE Charles Clay (MIA) did not practice on Thursday. Clay is expected to be a game-time decision for Week 12 because of a knee injury.
    *** Thursday Update *** TE Kyle Rudolph (MIN) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** TE Zach Ertz (PHI) has played 143 fewer snaps than Brent Celek this season. When asked why Ertz wasn't playing as much, head coach Chip Kelly pointed to Celek's superior skills as a run blocker.
    *** Thursday Update *** TE Delanie Walker (TEN) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** TE Jordan Reed (WAS) did not practice on Thursday.
    Kicker

    Offensive Line

    *** Thursday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) G Jon Asamoah practiced fully on Thursday.
    T Jonathan Scott did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Jah Reid did not practice on Thursday.
    G Marshal Yanda partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Chicago Bears (CHI) T Eben Britton partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    T Jordan Mills partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) G Mike Pollak did not practice on Thursday.
    T Andre Smith practiced fully on Thursday.
    T Andrew Whitworth was excused from Thursday's practice.
    G Kevin Zeitler practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) T Joe Thomas practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) T Doug Free practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) T Ryan Clady partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    T Paul Cornick practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Detroit Lions (DET) T LaAdrian Waddle partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    G Larry Warford did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) G T.J. Lang partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    G Josh Sitton partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) T Tyson Clabo practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) T Gosder Cherilus did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) G Brandon Linder practiced fully on Thursday.
    T Austin Pasztor practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Miami Dolphins (MIA) G Daryn Colledge partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    G Mike Pouncey partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) T Mike Harris partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) T Marcus Cannon partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    T Cameron Fleming did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) T Zach Strief practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL New York Giants (NYG) T Justin Pugh did not practice on Thursday.
    G Geoff Schwartz practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL New York Jets (NYJ) T Oday Aboushi practiced fully on Thursday.
    G Willie Colon practiced fully on Thursday.
    C Nick Mangold practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) C Jason Kelce practiced fully on Thursday.
    T Matt Tobin practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) G Shawn Lauvao partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    T Trent Williams did not practice on Thursday.
    Defensive Tackle

    *** Thursday Update *** DT Dan Williams (ARI) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DT Jonathan Babineaux (ATL) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DT Ego Ferguson (CHI) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DT Josh Brent (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DT Nick Hayden (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DT Nick Fairley (DET) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DT Sharrif Floyd (MIN) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DT Dominique Easley (NE) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DT Cullen Jenkins (NYG) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DT Chris Baker (WAS) did not practice on Thursday.
    Defensive End

    *** Thursday Update *** DE Ed Stinson (ARI) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Jared Allen (CHI) did not practice on Thursday (he was excused).
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Trevor Scott (CHI) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Wallace Gilberry (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Margus Hunt (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Desmond Bryant (CLE) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Ahtyba Rubin (CLE) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Tyrone Crawford (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Jason Jones (DET) did not practice on Thursday (he was excused).
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Arthur Jones (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Andre Branch (JAX) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Chris Clemons (JAX) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Scott Crichton (MIN) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Everson Griffen (MIN) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Chandler Jones (NE) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Mathias Kiwanuka (NYG) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** DE Brandon Bair (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.
    Inside Linebacker

    *** Thursday Update *** ILB Lorenzo Alexander (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** ILB Larry Foote (ARI) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** ILB Akeem Dent (ATL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** ILB Daryl Smith (BAL) did not practice on Thursday (he was excused).
    *** Thursday Update *** ILB Darryl Sharpton (CHI) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** ILB Karlos Dansby (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** ILB Rolando McClain (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** ILB Brian Cushing (HOU) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** ILB Justin Tuggle (HOU) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** ILB DQwell Jackson (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** ILB Jeremiah George (JAX) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** ILB Kelvin Sheppard (MIA) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** ILB Curtis Lofton (NO) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** ILB David Harris (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** ILB Mychal Kendricks (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.
    Outside Linebacker

    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Sam Acho (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Vontaze Burfict (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Barkevious Mingo (CLE) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Jabaal Sheard (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Steven Johnson (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Jayrone Elliott (GB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Clay Matthews (GB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Nick Perry (GB) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Jadeveon Clowney (HOU) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Whitney Mercilus (HOU) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Mike Mohamed (HOU) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Jeff Tarpinian (HOU) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Erik Walden (IND) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Geno Hayes (JAX) was excused from Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Koa Misi (MIA) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Jordan Tripp (MIA) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Anthony Barr (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Kyle Knox (NO) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Jacquian Williams (NYG) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Antwan Barnes (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Trevor Reilly (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Lavonte David (TB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Derrick Morgan (TEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** OLB Trent Murphy (WAS) practiced fully on Thursday.
    Cornerback

    *** Thursday Update *** CB Robert Alford (ATL) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Jimmy Smith (BAL) said Thursday, Nov. 20, that a Lisfranc injury is the reason he is out for the rest of the season.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Demontre Hurst (CHI) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Terence Newman (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Johnson Bademosi (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Tyler Patmon (DAL) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Jarrett Bush (GB) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Kareem Jackson (HOU) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Johnathan Joseph (HOU) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Darryl Morris (HOU) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Gregory Toler (IND) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Aaron Colvin (JAX) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Cortland Finnegan (MIA) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Xavier Rhodes (MIN) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Keenan Lewis (NO) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (NYG) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Brandon Boykin (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Alterraun Verner (TB) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson (TEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    Safety

    *** Thursday Update *** S Rashad Johnson (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** S David Bruton (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** S Quinton Carter (DEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** S Josh Evans (JAX) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** S Jimmy Wilson (MIA) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** S Nate Ebner (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** S Jaiquawn Jarrett (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    *** Thursday Update *** S Chris Maragos (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** S Marqueston Huff (TEN) did not practice on Thursday.
    *** Thursday Update *** S Daimion Stafford (TEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.
    General Team News

    *** Thursday Update *** TM Buffalo Bills (BUF) The Bills again did not practice on Thursday due to massive snow coverage in the city. Their home game against the New York Jets has been moved from Sunday afternoon to Monday night at 7:00 PM Eastern. The game will take place at Ford Field in Detroit.
    The game was moved to Monday in order to give the Bills more practice time. The Lions' practice facility will be made available to Buffalo on Friday and Saturday, with their walk-through on Sunday.
    Bills running back Fred Jackson told NFL Media's Lindsay Rhodes on Wednesday that the team will be at a "huge disadvantage" if it can't practice, so that possibility has been avoided. Bills coach Doug Marrone and his staff have been camped in at the team facility, taping segments of the game plan and distributing the information to players digitally.
    *** Thursday Update *** TM Denver Broncos (DEN) P Britton Colquitt did not practice on Thursday due to illness.


    Source: footballguys.com

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    I still think Gordon plays alot of plays Sunday

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