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NYJ - Acquire WR Percy Harvin
Source: FOXSports.com - Jay Glazer
The New York Jets acquired WR Percy Harvin from the Seattle Seahawks Friday, Oct. 17, for a conditional draft pick.
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Harvin would seem to take a hit in value, but he wasn't exactly soaring with the Seahawks, and the Jets could be more inclined to force him the ball the way the Vikings did. Jermaine Kearse and Doug Baldwin both get bumps in targets, but the whole Seahawks offense loses an edge with Harvin's speed and big play threat gone. Rookie Paul Richardson's speed could help fill that void, but Russell Wilson seems like a less exciting fantasy QB today either way.
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NO - TE Jimmy Graham to be game-time decision
Source: The New Orleans Advocate - Nick Underhill
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints TE Jimmy Graham (shoulder) said he won't know until just before kickoff Sunday, Oct. 19, if he'll play in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. “I think (coach) Sean (Payton) might try to see how I’m doing on Sunday and maybe work me before the game to see where I’m at,” Graham, who was limited and listed as questionable for Sunday, said. “As of right now I don’t know.” Head coach Sean Payton would not discuss whether Graham could be limited if he plays Sunday. TEs Benjamin Watson and Josh Hill will likely see an increase in snaps if Graham doesn't play.
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Graham is a low-end boom/bust TE1 if he goes on Sunday, but lineups should be set without him. Drew Brees is a borderline QB1 without Graham, so if you're considering him and another solid option, Graham's status matters a lot there, too. Marques Colston has been identified as the candidate to pick up the most slack in the passing game if Graham is out.
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MIA - RB Lamar Miller should play
Source: MiamiDolphins.com
Miami Dolphins RB Lamar Miller (knee) was limited in practice for the third straight day Friday, Oct. 17, but is probable for Week 7 against the Chicago Bears.
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Miller has never gotten the chance to carry a feature-back sized workload for an entire season, but that's what the Miami Dolphins are going to have to ask him to do with Knowshon Moreno sidelined for the season.
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DET - WR Calvin Johnson questionable
Source: NFL Network - Albert Breer
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints.
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Johnson is clearly on the "doubtful" side of questionable. Set your lineups without him this week. If he plays, Johnson is still probably only a boom/bust WR3/Flex. If there's any question, the Lions should also hold Johnson out next week with a bye coming up in Week 9.
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CAR - WR Kelvin Benjamin practices in full
Source: Panthers.com
Updating previous reports, Carolina Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 17. He is listed as questionable for Week 7.
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This is all trending in the right direction if you own Benjamin. Don't write his name in your lineup in pen, but right now it is looking good for him to at least be cleared for Sunday's game at Green Bay.
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CIN - WR A.J. Green not practicing
Source: ESPN.com - Coley Harvey
Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green (toe) is not practicing Friday, Oct. 17.
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Green is expected to be out again this week, making Mohamed Sanu a great WR2 start again.
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JAX - Jags to use three-headed RB monster
Source: The Florida Times-Union - Ryan O'Halloran
Jacksonville Jaguars RBs Storm Johnson and Denard Robinson will split first- and second-down snaps in the Week 7 game against the Cleveland Browns, while RB Jordan Todman will handle third-down duties with RB Toby Gerhart (foot) ruled out for a second straight game.
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None of them are more than desperation plays.
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SF - TE Vernon Davis probable for Week 7
Source: NFL
San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis (back) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 17, and is probable for Week 7 against the Denver Broncos.
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Davis has an excellent matchup against a Broncos defense without Danny Trevathan, and he's as healthy as he has been in a while. He's back to being a boom/bust TE1.
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DEN - RB Montee Ball will miss Week 7
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and has been ruled out for Week 7.
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Ball is nowhere near returning from his groin injury. It'll be another start for Ronnie Hillman on Sunday.
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MIA - Probable status for TE Charles Clay
Source: MiamiDolphins.com
Miami Dolphins TE Charles Clay (knee) was limited in practice for the third straight day Friday, Oct. 17, but is probable for Week 7 against the Chicago Bears.
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Clay was a help for fantasy teams last year, but a better running game and the emergence of Jarvis Landry have combined with an early knee issue to keep Clay grounded this year.
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STL - RB Zac Stacy listed as probable
Source: StLouisRams.com
St. Louis Rams RB Zac Stacy (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and is listed as probable.
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It would almost be more comforting for Stacy owners if he was hurting enough to explain the drop in his usage. If he doesn't get a lot of touches against the Seahawks, it might be time to drop him.
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NO - RB Mark Ingram a full go
Source: DetroitLions.com
New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and is probable for Week 7.
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The Saints backfield will go back to being a three, if not four-headed affair that frustrates fantasy owners. Against a fierce defense like the Lions, none of them look like compelling plays.
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DET - RB Reggie Bush probable
Source: DetroitLions.com
Detroit Lions RB Reggie Bush (ankle) fully participated in practiced Friday, Oct. 17, and is probable for the team's Week 7 game.
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Bush has a ton of motivation against the team that traded him for a song to the Miami Dolphins three years ago.
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GB - Friday injury report
Source: Packers.com
Green Bay Packers DE Datone Jones (ankle) and CB Sam Shields (knee) have been ruled out for Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. WR Jarrett Boykin (groin), LB Jamari Lattimore (neck) and CB Tramon Williams (ankle) are questionable, while LB Sam Barrington (hamstring) and DT Josh Boyd (knee) are probable. Jones and Shields didn't practice Friday, Oct. 17. Boykin, Lattimore and Williams were limited, while the others practiced in full. The Packers didn't actually practice Friday, so the designations are an estimation.
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Even if Boykin is active, Davante Adams appears to have seized the #3 wide receiver role for good.
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SD - RB Ryan Mathews will not play
Source: Chargers.com
San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and has been ruled out for Week 7.
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Mathews still has not started running yet and could well be out through the Chargers' Week 10 bye. Branden Oliver owners will get an RB1 for longer than they anticipated when they picked him up.
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CLE - RB Ben Tate probable
Source: ClevelandBrowns.com
Cleveland Browns RB Ben Tate (finger) fully practiced Friday, Oct. 17, and is probable for Week 7.
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Tate continues to be a strong RB2 as long as he is on the field in the potent Browns running game.
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MIN - WR Cordarrelle Patterson probable
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Minnesota Vikings WR Cordarrelle Patterson (hip) fully practiced Friday, Oct. 17, and is probable for Week 7.
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Patterson's hip might have been bothering him last week, but it is no excuse for his drop in production. He needs to come through soon to merit his roster spot in fantasy leagues.
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JAX - RB Toby Gerhart ruled out
Source: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Toby Gerhart (foot) has been ruled out for the second straight week in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns. 'He's really improved, but I think it's at the point now where if we give him these extra couple days we're hoping that it won't be every week that it's something that we're dealing with,' head coach Gus Bradley said. Gerhart didn't practice all week and is still having minor problems with his foot. However, he thinks he can return against the Miami Dolphins Oct. 26.
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You don't need us to tell you this year has been a disaster for the free agent pickup and his fantasy owners.
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CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart probable
Source: Panthers.com
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and is listed as probable for Week 7.
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Consider Stewart a "what the heck flex" as the Panthers running game has been stuck in neutral. He could have a solid stat line on sheer volume against the porous Packers run defense, although Cam Newton is more likely to score on the ground at the goal line now that he's healthy.
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TEN - QB Charlie Whitehurst seeing first-team reps
Source: TitansInsider.com - Terry McCormick
Tennessee Titans QB Charlie Whitehurst saw the bulk of first-team repetitions in practice Friday, Oct. 17.
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Whitehurst is only a desperation play this week, but one with a high ceiling because of the matchup against the barely competent Washington pass defense.
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DAL - QB Tony Romo having fine season
Source: ESPNDallas.com - Tim MacMahon
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo has been incredibly effective this season, ranking fourth in passer rating (100.5). He has completed 68.6 percent of his passes for 1,510 yards and 11 touchdowns with just five interceptions. Romo has been more productive while sitting out of practices on Wednesdays to focus on core-strengthening exercises. He has completed 70.2 percent of his passes for 1,053 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions in the last four games. The last two games, Romo has shown an ability to escape the pocket and make plays deep down the field.
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Romo is back to being a low QB1 against the Giants at home this weekend.
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DET - TE Eric Ebron out again Friday
Source: ESPN.com - Michael Rothstein
Detroit Lions TE Eric Ebron (hamstring) missed his second straight day of practice Friday, Oct. 17, after tweaking his hamstring in practice Wednesday, Oct. 15. 'He's had a similar issue before,' head coach Jim Caldwell said of Ebron. 'It's just a matter of how quickly he's going to be able to rebound. So the doctors are still working with him and it's going to be day-to-day. He hasn't practiced since Wednesday. So hopefully he'll get back soon.' If Ebron doesn't play, the team may call up TE Jordan Thompson from the practice squad. TE Brandon Pettigrew is the team's only healthy tight end currently on roster.
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Pettigrew is still only a desperation play as a barely adequate receiving tight end at this point in his career.
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WAS - Will look to target WR Pierre Garcon more
Source: The Washington Post - Mike Jones
Washington Redskins WR Pierre Garcon needs more touches, according to head coach Jay Gruden. He has eight catches in the last three games. Garcon has just one catch out of six third-down targets this season.
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Garcon seems to be blending into a pecking order for targets with four viable options, including Andre Roberts, and the newly healthy Jordan Reed. Garcon could get back to startable numbers on a consistent basis, but anything approaching his massive 2013 stats seems like a remote possibility now.
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BUF - RB C.J. Spiller pressing
Source: WGR Sports Radio 550 - Joe Buscaglia
Buffalo Bills RB C.J. Spiller is pressing, which presents part of his problems right now, according to head coach Doug Marrone. Spiller is looking to hit the proverbial home run with every play.
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Spiller is not taking the easy yards inside and breaking too many runs outside. He looks uncomfortable on runs between the tackles, with jittery and impatient body language. The Bills don't seem willing to give him more runs outside or in spread formations. This could be a case of Spiller being a fantasy non-entity until 2015 on a new team.
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BUF - WR Sammy Watkins improving each week
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Buffalo Bills WR Sammy Watkins is getting better each week, according to head coach Doug Marrone. The team made a concerted effort to get him the ball in the second half of the Week 6 game. Watkins was shut out in the first half and finished with three catches for 27 yards.
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Darrelle Revis was the reason for the meager stat line last week. Expect a much better against against the inconsistent Saints secondary.
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SF - ILB Patrick Willis hopes to return in Week 9
Source: NFL.com
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (toe), who is dealing with a strained toe, is hoping to return after the team's bye week against the St. Louis Rams Nov. 2.
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The 49ers are without both starting inside linebackers, so Julius Thomas should run free in the middle of the 49ers defense.
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NYJ - Acquire WR Percy Harvin
Source: FOXSports.com - Jay Glazer
The New York Jets acquired WR Percy Harvin from the Seattle Seahawks Friday, Oct. 17, for a conditional draft pick.
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Harvin would seem to take a hit in value, but he wasn't exactly soaring with the Seahawks, and the Jets could be more inclined to force him the ball the way the Vikings did. Jermaine Kearse and Doug Baldwin both get bumps in targets, but the whole Seahawks offense loses an edge with Harvin's speed and big play threat gone. Rookie Paul Richardson's speed could help fill that void, but Russell Wilson seems like a less exciting fantasy QB today either way.
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NO - TE Jimmy Graham to be game-time decision
Source: The New Orleans Advocate - Nick Underhill
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints TE Jimmy Graham (shoulder) said he won't know until just before kickoff Sunday, Oct. 19, if he'll play in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. “I think (coach) Sean (Payton) might try to see how I’m doing on Sunday and maybe work me before the game to see where I’m at,” Graham, who was limited and listed as questionable for Sunday, said. “As of right now I don’t know.” Head coach Sean Payton would not discuss whether Graham could be limited if he plays Sunday. TEs Benjamin Watson and Josh Hill will likely see an increase in snaps if Graham doesn't play.
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Graham is a low-end boom/bust TE1 if he goes on Sunday, but lineups should be set without him. Drew Brees is a borderline QB1 without Graham, so if you're considering him and another solid option, Graham's status matters a lot there, too. Marques Colston has been identified as the candidate to pick up the most slack in the passing game if Graham is out.
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MIA - RB Lamar Miller should play
Source: MiamiDolphins.com
Miami Dolphins RB Lamar Miller (knee) was limited in practice for the third straight day Friday, Oct. 17, but is probable for Week 7 against the Chicago Bears.
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Miller has never gotten the chance to carry a feature-back sized workload for an entire season, but that's what the Miami Dolphins are going to have to ask him to do with Knowshon Moreno sidelined for the season.
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DET - WR Calvin Johnson questionable
Source: NFL Network - Albert Breer
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints.
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Johnson is clearly on the "doubtful" side of questionable. Set your lineups without him this week. If he plays, Johnson is still probably only a boom/bust WR3/Flex. If there's any question, the Lions should also hold Johnson out next week with a bye coming up in Week 9.
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CAR - WR Kelvin Benjamin practices in full
Source: Panthers.com
Updating previous reports, Carolina Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 17. He is listed as questionable for Week 7.
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This is all trending in the right direction if you own Benjamin. Don't write his name in your lineup in pen, but right now it is looking good for him to at least be cleared for Sunday's game at Green Bay.
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CIN - WR A.J. Green not practicing
Source: ESPN.com - Coley Harvey
Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green (toe) is not practicing Friday, Oct. 17.
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Green is expected to be out again this week, making Mohamed Sanu a great WR2 start again.
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JAX - Jags to use three-headed RB monster
Source: The Florida Times-Union - Ryan O'Halloran
Jacksonville Jaguars RBs Storm Johnson and Denard Robinson will split first- and second-down snaps in the Week 7 game against the Cleveland Browns, while RB Jordan Todman will handle third-down duties with RB Toby Gerhart (foot) ruled out for a second straight game.
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None of them are more than desperation plays.
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SF - TE Vernon Davis probable for Week 7
Source: NFL
San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis (back) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 17, and is probable for Week 7 against the Denver Broncos.
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Davis has an excellent matchup against a Broncos defense without Danny Trevathan, and he's as healthy as he has been in a while. He's back to being a boom/bust TE1.
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DEN - RB Montee Ball will miss Week 7
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and has been ruled out for Week 7.
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Ball is nowhere near returning from his groin injury. It'll be another start for Ronnie Hillman on Sunday.
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MIA - Probable status for TE Charles Clay
Source: MiamiDolphins.com
Miami Dolphins TE Charles Clay (knee) was limited in practice for the third straight day Friday, Oct. 17, but is probable for Week 7 against the Chicago Bears.
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Clay was a help for fantasy teams last year, but a better running game and the emergence of Jarvis Landry have combined with an early knee issue to keep Clay grounded this year.
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STL - RB Zac Stacy listed as probable
Source: StLouisRams.com
St. Louis Rams RB Zac Stacy (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and is listed as probable.
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It would almost be more comforting for Stacy owners if he was hurting enough to explain the drop in his usage. If he doesn't get a lot of touches against the Seahawks, it might be time to drop him.
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NO - RB Mark Ingram a full go
Source: DetroitLions.com
New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and is probable for Week 7.
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The Saints backfield will go back to being a three, if not four-headed affair that frustrates fantasy owners. Against a fierce defense like the Lions, none of them look like compelling plays.
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DET - RB Reggie Bush probable
Source: DetroitLions.com
Detroit Lions RB Reggie Bush (ankle) fully participated in practiced Friday, Oct. 17, and is probable for the team's Week 7 game.
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Bush has a ton of motivation against the team that traded him for a song to the Miami Dolphins three years ago.
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GB - Friday injury report
Source: Packers.com
Green Bay Packers DE Datone Jones (ankle) and CB Sam Shields (knee) have been ruled out for Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. WR Jarrett Boykin (groin), LB Jamari Lattimore (neck) and CB Tramon Williams (ankle) are questionable, while LB Sam Barrington (hamstring) and DT Josh Boyd (knee) are probable. Jones and Shields didn't practice Friday, Oct. 17. Boykin, Lattimore and Williams were limited, while the others practiced in full. The Packers didn't actually practice Friday, so the designations are an estimation.
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Even if Boykin is active, Davante Adams appears to have seized the #3 wide receiver role for good.
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SD - RB Ryan Mathews will not play
Source: Chargers.com
San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and has been ruled out for Week 7.
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Mathews still has not started running yet and could well be out through the Chargers' Week 10 bye. Branden Oliver owners will get an RB1 for longer than they anticipated when they picked him up.
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CLE - RB Ben Tate probable
Source: ClevelandBrowns.com
Cleveland Browns RB Ben Tate (finger) fully practiced Friday, Oct. 17, and is probable for Week 7.
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Tate continues to be a strong RB2 as long as he is on the field in the potent Browns running game.
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MIN - WR Cordarrelle Patterson probable
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Minnesota Vikings WR Cordarrelle Patterson (hip) fully practiced Friday, Oct. 17, and is probable for Week 7.
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Patterson's hip might have been bothering him last week, but it is no excuse for his drop in production. He needs to come through soon to merit his roster spot in fantasy leagues.
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JAX - RB Toby Gerhart ruled out
Source: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Toby Gerhart (foot) has been ruled out for the second straight week in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns. 'He's really improved, but I think it's at the point now where if we give him these extra couple days we're hoping that it won't be every week that it's something that we're dealing with,' head coach Gus Bradley said. Gerhart didn't practice all week and is still having minor problems with his foot. However, he thinks he can return against the Miami Dolphins Oct. 26.
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You don't need us to tell you this year has been a disaster for the free agent pickup and his fantasy owners.
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CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart probable
Source: Panthers.com
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 17, and is listed as probable for Week 7.
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Consider Stewart a "what the heck flex" as the Panthers running game has been stuck in neutral. He could have a solid stat line on sheer volume against the porous Packers run defense, although Cam Newton is more likely to score on the ground at the goal line now that he's healthy.
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TEN - QB Charlie Whitehurst seeing first-team reps
Source: TitansInsider.com - Terry McCormick
Tennessee Titans QB Charlie Whitehurst saw the bulk of first-team repetitions in practice Friday, Oct. 17.
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Whitehurst is only a desperation play this week, but one with a high ceiling because of the matchup against the barely competent Washington pass defense.
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DAL - QB Tony Romo having fine season
Source: ESPNDallas.com - Tim MacMahon
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo has been incredibly effective this season, ranking fourth in passer rating (100.5). He has completed 68.6 percent of his passes for 1,510 yards and 11 touchdowns with just five interceptions. Romo has been more productive while sitting out of practices on Wednesdays to focus on core-strengthening exercises. He has completed 70.2 percent of his passes for 1,053 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions in the last four games. The last two games, Romo has shown an ability to escape the pocket and make plays deep down the field.
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Romo is back to being a low QB1 against the Giants at home this weekend.
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DET - TE Eric Ebron out again Friday
Source: ESPN.com - Michael Rothstein
Detroit Lions TE Eric Ebron (hamstring) missed his second straight day of practice Friday, Oct. 17, after tweaking his hamstring in practice Wednesday, Oct. 15. 'He's had a similar issue before,' head coach Jim Caldwell said of Ebron. 'It's just a matter of how quickly he's going to be able to rebound. So the doctors are still working with him and it's going to be day-to-day. He hasn't practiced since Wednesday. So hopefully he'll get back soon.' If Ebron doesn't play, the team may call up TE Jordan Thompson from the practice squad. TE Brandon Pettigrew is the team's only healthy tight end currently on roster.
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Pettigrew is still only a desperation play as a barely adequate receiving tight end at this point in his career.
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WAS - Will look to target WR Pierre Garcon more
Source: The Washington Post - Mike Jones
Washington Redskins WR Pierre Garcon needs more touches, according to head coach Jay Gruden. He has eight catches in the last three games. Garcon has just one catch out of six third-down targets this season.
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Garcon seems to be blending into a pecking order for targets with four viable options, including Andre Roberts, and the newly healthy Jordan Reed. Garcon could get back to startable numbers on a consistent basis, but anything approaching his massive 2013 stats seems like a remote possibility now.
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BUF - RB C.J. Spiller pressing
Source: WGR Sports Radio 550 - Joe Buscaglia
Buffalo Bills RB C.J. Spiller is pressing, which presents part of his problems right now, according to head coach Doug Marrone. Spiller is looking to hit the proverbial home run with every play.
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Spiller is not taking the easy yards inside and breaking too many runs outside. He looks uncomfortable on runs between the tackles, with jittery and impatient body language. The Bills don't seem willing to give him more runs outside or in spread formations. This could be a case of Spiller being a fantasy non-entity until 2015 on a new team.
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BUF - WR Sammy Watkins improving each week
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Buffalo Bills WR Sammy Watkins is getting better each week, according to head coach Doug Marrone. The team made a concerted effort to get him the ball in the second half of the Week 6 game. Watkins was shut out in the first half and finished with three catches for 27 yards.
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Darrelle Revis was the reason for the meager stat line last week. Expect a much better against against the inconsistent Saints secondary.
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SF - ILB Patrick Willis hopes to return in Week 9
Source: NFL.com
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (toe), who is dealing with a strained toe, is hoping to return after the team's bye week against the St. Louis Rams Nov. 2.
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The 49ers are without both starting inside linebackers, so Julius Thomas should run free in the middle of the 49ers defense.
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