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NE - TE Rob Gronkowski could be out more than one week
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Updating an ongoing story, New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (knee) is not expected to play in Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to sources.
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This story has changed over the course of the last 24 hours. Initially, Gronkowski's injury was reported as minor and he would likely only miss one game. Now, it sounds like that may not be the case. Gronkowski could miss a couple of weeks, and his return to action will be based on his pain tolerance.
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ARI - RB Chris Johnson has fractured tibia
Source: FOXSports.com - Jay Glazer
Arizona Cardinals RB Chris Johnson (leg) suffered a fractured tibia during the team's Week 12 game and will miss an extended period of time.
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The team is still waiting to receive a definite timetable for his return. There's a chance that Johnson could be back for the Cardinals postseason run. In the meantime, rookie David Johnson should emerge as the starter as the veteran Johnson is expected to be out a significant amount of time.
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SEA - TE Jimmy Graham placed on IR
Source: Seahawks.com
Seattle Seahawks TE Jimmy Graham (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Nov. 30, and DT A.J. Francis was signed from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move.
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A sad way for his season to end. Graham had 48 catches for 605 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games this year for Seattle. Against the Steelers, it seemed like the team was finally using Graham as much as they should have from the start of the season. Now, he's done for the year and the outlook for his career is up in the air. Battling back from a patellar tendon injury is a long and difficult journey, and there's a chance he'll never be the same player again.
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BUF - RB Karlos Williams' status uncertain
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Rodak
Buffalo Bills RB Karlos Williams' (shoulder) status for the Week 13 game against the Houston Texans is uncertain at this point.
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With the way that LeSean McCoy is running, the team won't need to rush Williams back. The rookie suffered a shoulder injury during the team's Week 12 game against the Chiefs.
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ARI - RB Andre Ellington has turf toe
Source: The Arizona Republic - Kent Somers
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington (toe) suffered a turf toe injury in Week 12, but the severity is unknown at this time.
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Oof. Turf toe is known to linger if not given enough time to heal. It's a painful injury that can easily become aggravated. With Ellington and Chris Johnson (knee) banged up, we could see David Johnson as the team's starter in Week 13.
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NE - WR Chris Harper cut
Source: CSNNE.com - Tom E. Curran
New England Patriots WR Chris Harper was released Monday, Nov. 30.
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Harper muffed a punt that allowed the Broncos to get back in the game...and eventually win in overtime on Sunday night. He did nothing as a receiver against the Broncos and was only targeted once by Tom Brady. The Patriots are thin at wide receiver, but Harper wasn't doing anything of note.
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JAX - WR Allen Robinson, Bortles top deep combo
Source: Jaguars.com - Tad Dickman
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles leads the NFL with 50 completions of 20 yards or more, while Jaguars WR Allen Robinson is tops in the NFL with 21 catches of 20 yards or more.
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That's why fantasy owners love stacking this combination in DFS leagues. With the team's defensive woes, we should see this duo continue to produce.
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IND - RB Frank Gore hurting
Source: IndySportsCentral.com - Mike Chappell
Indianapolis Colts RB Frank Gore took some shots against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12 and is pretty beat up, according to head coach Chuck Pagano.
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Expect the veteran back to take it easy during the week of practice. With Ahmad Bradshaw put on IR, Gore won't have him vulturing touches. That should help his fantasy value....if he can get a bit healthier and start playing up to expectations.
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MIA - WR Rishard Matthews has fractured ribs
Source: NFL Network - Rand Getlin
Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins WR Rishard Matthews (ribs) suffered multiple fractured ribs in Week 12 against the New York Jets, according to sources.
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Rib injuries always come down to pain tolerance. There is no timetable for Matthews' return at this time.
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IND - QB Andrew Luck will be starter
Source: IndySportsCentral.com - Mike Chappell
Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck (kidney) is still the Colts' starting quarterback and will be under center when he's 100% healthy, according to head coach Chuck Pagano.
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Nobody under the sun should be shocked by this report. Some had speculated that Matt Hasselbeck would be the starter since the team is undefeated with him under center in 2015. Luck is clearly the superior player when healthy, and the team will go back to him as soon as he's able to start.
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DEN - QB Peyton Manning to shed boot soon
Source: ESPN - Chris Mortensen
Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning (foot) will get his walking boot off at some point this week, but there is still not definitive timeline for his return. For now he will continue to rehabilitate the injured foot.
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The future is uncertain for Manning. With Brock Osweiler playing well, the team doesn't need to rush Manning back into the lineup. Stay tuned.
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