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BUF - WR Sammy Watkins unsure about status
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Rodak
Buffalo Bills WR Sammy Watkins (groin) said he is not sure if he will be able to play in Week 10 and will allow the coaches to decide. 'That's the coach's decision about whether I should play. It's a long season so I'm really clueless right now. I don't know,' Watkins said. 'They didn't update me or really tell me what's going on.'
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This isn't exactly the encouraging news Watkins owners were looking for today. Watkins sounds like he is at risk of being limited or less effective even if he does play.
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NO - RB Pierre Thomas ruled out
Source: NewOrleansSaints.com
New Orleans Saints RB Pierre Thomas (rib, shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 7, and is been ruled out for Week 10.
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With Thomas and Robinson out again this week, Mark Ingram is an excellent RB2 play against San Francisco.
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CHI - TE Martellus Bennett's status in question
Source: ChicagoBears.com
Chicago Bears TE Martellus Bennett (ribs) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 7, and is listed as questionable for Week 10.
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Bennett went from limited on Thursday to no participation, but he has said he is "probably" playing against the Packers. The game on Sunday night, so check back in Sunday morning to see if there's any updates. Zach Ertz, Brent Celek, Richard Rodgers, and Andrew Quarless are the best emergency backups to roster who can cover for Bennett because they are playing Sunday or Monday night.
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DAL - QB Tony Romo practices Friday
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Clarence E. Hill Jr.
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (back) practiced Friday, Nov. 7, and should be ready to play in Week 10 Sunday, Nov. 9.
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Romo has a good matchup in London against the Jaguars, but the Cowboys will likely be cautious with their banged-up quarterback and give Jacksonville a big dose of Demarco Murray. He's a high floor/low ceiling option this week.
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NYJ - RB Chris Johnson hopes role increases
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Jane McManus
New York Jets RB Chris Johnson hopes to see his role continue to increase after more than 100 combined yards in Week 9 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said the team likes to pair Johnson and RB Chris Ivory in a rotation depending on the game situations. 'I think it’s important for any running back to be able to get carries early and get consistent carries,' Johnson said. 'I don’t think there’s any running back out there that can get a couple carries and really be successful without being able to get in a rhythm.'
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Johnson is still only a low-end what the heck flex, even with a little more work in the poor Jets offense. He is more of an obstacle to Chris Ivory's fantasy value than a creator of fantasy value himself.
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SF - WR Brandon Lloyd questionable
Source: 49ers.com
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Lloyd (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 7, and is questionable for Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints.
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Lloyd had been making some big plays earlier this year, but he hasn't been as big a part of the 49ers pass offense in recent weeks. This injury won't help, but it could make Michael Crabtree, Stevie Johnson, and Anquan Boldin better plays if he is inactive.
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DET - TE Eric Ebron doubtful in Week 10
Source: NFL
Detroit Lions TE Eric Ebron (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 7, and is doubtful for Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins.
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Ebron is behind Brandon Pettigrew and Joseph Fauria in the effort to get back on the field. The rookie is unlikely to make a big impact any time soon.
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DET - Friday injury report
Source: NFL
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) has been ruled out for Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins. TEs Joseph Fauria (ankle) and Brandon Pettigrew (foot) are questionable, while DE Ziggy Ansah (toe), DE George Johnson (hamstring) and OT LaAdrian Waddle (concussion) are probable.
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The Lions tight ends are getting closer to being healthy, but they are unlikely to play big roles against the Dolphins.
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MIA - RB Lamar Miller questionable
Source: NFL
Miami Dolphins RB Lamar Miller (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 7, and is listed as questionable for Week 10.
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Miller is set to play, but his outlook is not strong against the very tough Lions defense. Check back on Sunday morning to be sure that he's active if you plan on using Miller.
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SEA - WR Doug Baldwin will play in Week 10
Source: Seahawks.com
Seattle Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin (groin) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 7, and is probable in Week 10 against the New York Giants.
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After having a scare with his groin earlier this week, Baldwin looks like a solid WR3/Flex in PPR leagues against a Giants secondary that just lost their best corner for the season.
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DEN - WR Wes Welker probable for Week 10
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos WR Wes Welker (back) practiced in full for the third straight day Friday, Nov. 7, and is probable for Week 10 against the Oakland Raiders.
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Welker is going to play, but his outlook is still very dim as no better than the fourth target and a part-time player in an offense with three excellent passcatchers.
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DEN - RB Montee Ball questionable against Raiders
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) was limited in practice for the third straight day Friday, Nov. 7, and is questionable for Week 10 against the Oakland Raiders.
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If Ball comes back this week, he will still be the backup by his own admission. He's droppable in short bench leagues.
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NO - RB Mark Ingram questionable
Source: NewOrleansSaints.com
New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 7, and is listed as questionable for Week 10.
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Ingram is listed as questionable, but fully expected to play and get a big workload against San Francisco. Check back on Sunday make sure he starts, but Ingram is a great play as long as he goes.
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ARI - QB Carson Palmer receives $50 million
Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer agreed to a three-year extension worth $50 million Friday, Nov. 7. He was set to be a free agent after this season.
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Palmer has come a long way since he was sitting out to force the Bengals hand into trading him to the Raiders. The Cardinals have the best record in the league even though Palmer has missed a good part of the first half of the season. Palmer is a great fit for the Bruce Arians offense and locking him down makes sense while the team develops fourth-round pick Logan Thomas in the meantime.
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TB - WR Vincent Jackson questionable
Source: Buccaneers.com
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Vincent Jackson (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 7, and is questionable for the team's Week 10 game.
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It doesn't sound like there is a any risk that Jackson misses the good matchup against Atlanta, but check back on Sunday morning to be sure.
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CIN - TE Tyler Eifert may miss rest of year
Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra
Cincinnati Bengals TE Tyler Eifert (elbow) could miss the rest of the season, according to head coach Marvin Lewis. 'I can't give you an update until he's close to being healthy,' Lewis said, before stating there is a chance Eifert misses the rest of the season. 'So he's on the mend, he's healing, he's doing things, and if he gets back and healthy, and he's gonna be able to contribute and not risk further injury, then he'll be back and out there.”
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The Bengals are notoriously inaccurate in their injury updates, but this should be enough to keep everyone from carrying him in redraft leagues with hopes of him making significant contributions this season.
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TB - RB Doug Martin doubtful
Source: Buccaneers.com
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 7, and is doubtful for the team's Week 10 game.
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It's not even a sure thing that Martin will come back to a large role when he is over his ankle injury. He's not an essential hold in short bench leagues.
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NYG - Giants plan to go deep against Seattle
Source: NFL.com - Conor Orr
New York Giants offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo said the team plans to stay aggressive and take deep shots against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 10. 'You don't ever go into a game scared. You go in and trust your plan and trust your preparation,' McAdoo said. 'We hit those throws and made those plays in practice last week. We are going to practice hard and take care of the execution and fundamentals and the physicality this week in practice and go out and expect to execute on Sunday.'
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Odell Beckham is at the top of his game already, and he should be the primary target if the Giants try more splash plays against the Seahawks.
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ATL - RB Antone Smith listed as questionable
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com
Atlanta Falcons RB Antone Smith (neck) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 7, and is listed as questionable for Week 10.
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We're waiting to see if the long touchdown specialist can get more touches in the offense, but he might not even be worth even a desperation play at this point.
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ATL - WR Harry Douglas' status in question
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com
Atlanta Falcons WR Harry Douglas (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 7, and is listed as questionable for Week 10.
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Douglas's full participation is a good sign, and he would be facing a weak Tampa secondary, but he would still only be a desperation play if he can go.
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NYG - RB Rashad Jennings doubtful
Source: Giants.com
New York Giants RB Rashad Jennings (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 7, and is doubtful for Week 10.
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Jennings could return next week against the 49ers in a tough matchup, but he should return to a feature back job when he does get on the field no matter when it is.
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BUF - RB Fred Jackson questionable
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson (groin) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 7, and is questionable for Week 10.
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Jackson has been a limited participant in practice all week. He has a real chance to play and could torpedo whatever value Anthony Dixon and Bryce Brown have right now.
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NE - WR Danny Amendola's role growing
Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss
New England Patriots WR Danny Amendola's role has grown with the team's increased usage of three-receiver sets. The team used three wide receivers in 47 of 86 offensive plays last week.
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Amendola still doesn't have consistent fantasy value, but if Julian Edelman gets dinged up - and he has been injury-prone in the past - Amendola could have a quick return to fantasy prominence. Keep him on your waiver wire speed dial.
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JAX - WR Cecil Shorts returns Friday
Source: The Florida Times-Union - Hays Carlyon
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) returned to practice Friday, Nov. 7.
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Shorts' return creates less clarity on which, if any Jaguars WR to start this week against Dallas in London. Allen Hurns is red-hot, Allen Robinson has been the most consistent, but Shorts is the most experienced. The Cowboys are a decent matchup and Blake Bortles is improving, but there's no clarity on the top option.
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SEA - S Jeron Johnson may start
Source: KJR Radio
Seattle Seahawks SS Jeron Johnson is likely to start in the team's Week 10 game in place of the injured SS Kam Chancellor (groin).
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Larry Donnell should have an easier time of it in the middle of the field with Chancellor out.
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