NE - WR Julian Edelman out for Week 16
Source: Boston Herald - Jeff Howe
New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 16.
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The target structure for the Patriots will be different this week. We should see more targets for Brandon LaFell, plus the Patriots could use more of Shane Vereen as a receiver out of the backfield. Edelman didn't receive final clearance from the concussion protocol to play Sunday, Dec. 21.
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CAR - QB Cam Newton to start
Source: NFL Network
Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton (back) will officially start Sunday, Dec. 21, against the Cleveland Browns.
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Newton truly is Superman. We'd expect his rushing attempts to be lower this week as he comes back from the back injury he sustained in a massive car wreck. Newton is still a low-end QB1 in Week 16.
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ATL - WR Julio Jones will be game-time decision
Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Mike Florio
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones' (hip) availability for Week 16 will be determined by his pregame workout, according to a source.
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This is what we've expected all along with Jones. Fantasy owners need to be cautious here, and make sure you have another option at the ready. Even if Jones plays, he could be mostly a decoy for the Falcons. Consider him a risky WR3/flex play if Jones is out there in Week 16.
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PHI - TE Zach Ertz with career game
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane
Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz had 15 catches for 115 yards Saturday, Dec. 20. Both of which are career highs.
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Washington was trying to slow down Jordan Matthews and Jeremy Maclin. They failed to cover Ertz adequately. Fantasy owners who started Ertz in PPR leagues came up huge today.
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WAS - RB Darrel Young punching it in
Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports
Washington Redskins FB Darrel Young has two rushing touchdowns through three quarters Saturday, Dec. 20.
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Those who started Alfred Morris had a good night, but it would have been a great night had he--and not Young--had scored those two short-yardage touchdowns. Morris finished with 83 yards on the ground plus one rushing score.
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HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins a gametime decision
Source: Houston Chronicle - Brian T. Smith
Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) will be a gametime decision Sunday, Dec. 21, after not practicing all week.
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Fantasy owners need a heads up here. The Texans will be starting Case Keenum at quarterback, and they may be playing without Hopkins. If you were counting on Hopkins, make sure to have another plan in place if he doesn't play.
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CIN - TE Jermaine Gresham practices Saturday
Source: Bengals.com
Cincinnati Bengals TE Jermaine Gresham (toe) practiced in full Saturday, Dec. 20.
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Gresham makes for a decent TE2 with TE1 upside against the Broncos on Monday night. The Broncos defense historically struggles against tight ends, and QB Andy Dalton will have to look for short passes to supplement the ground game. Dalton will also use relief-valve receivers like Gresham to help escape the Broncos elite pass rush.
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CIN - WR A.J. Green off injury report
Source: Bengals.com
Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green (illness) was removed from the injury report Saturday, Dec. 20.
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Green is a WR1 every week...even this week on Monday night in a tougher matchup against a Broncos secondary featuring Aqib Talib and Chris Harris.
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MIA - Make two roster moves
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Aaron Wilson
The Miami Dolphins promoted WR Matt Hazel to the active roster and released LB Jake Knott Saturday, Dec. 20.
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Hazel is an interesting prospect to monitor in super deep dynasty leagues. The 2014 sixth-round pick out of Coastal Carolina plays larger than his size (6'1"). He has the speed to get downfield quickly, and Hazel has shown good concentration when tracking passes over his shoulder.
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DAL - RB DeMarco Murray expected to play
Source: NFL Network - Desmond Purnell
Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (hand) reportedly plans on playing this week despite a broken bone in his hand.
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Incredible. Murray might be held out of passing downs so he won't have to pass protect with that banged up hand. He's likely to play, so fantasy owners have to start him.
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DEN - TE Julius Thomas probable for Monday
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle) is probable for Week 16.
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He's a TE1 for your fantasy team. However, that's on the lower end of the TE1 scale since the Broncos have been running the ball on 54 percent of their offensive plays over the last month.
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DEN - Saturday injury report
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos LB Brandon M. Marshall (foot) and OT Paul Cornick (toe) are out for Week 16. RB Juwan Thompson (hip, knee), OT Ryan Clady (thigh), CB Kayvon Webster (shoulder) and RB Ronnie Hillman (foot) are questionable. C Will Montgomery (knee), TE Jacob Tamme (ribs), OT Chris Clark (back) and WR Cody Latimer (concussion) are probable.
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Hillman might play this week, but we think the Broncos hold him out one more week. The Bengals surface is artificial, and the team doesn't want to risk Hillman re-aggravating his injury.
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DEN - WR Demaryius Thomas probable
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas (ankle) is probable for Monday night's game with the Cincinnati Bengals after practicing fully Saturday, Dec. 20.
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We like Thomas as a WR1 this week. Yes, the Broncos are a run-heavy team now but Thomas is Peyton Manning's favorite target.
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DEN - RB C.J. Anderson listed as probable
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos RB C.J. Anderson (ankle) was a full participant in practice Saturday, Dec. 20, and is probable for Monday night's game versus the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Anderson was a full participant all week in practice. The Broncos are a run-heavy team now, and Anderson has been averaging over 27 carries per game over the last month. Expect him to put up RB1 numbers in Week 16.
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DEN - QB Peyton Manning takes normal snaps
Source: DenverBroncos.com - Phil Milani
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning (thigh) took a similar amount of snaps Saturday, Dec. 20, as he has all season, according to head coach John Fox, before being listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Brock Osweiler is unlikely to play in this big game for the Broncos in Week 16. However, in Week 17 we could see Osweiler for about a half against the hapless Oakland Raiders.
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DEN - WR Emmanuel Sanders sent home
Source: The Denver Post - Mike Klis
Denver Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders (illness) is not participating in practice Saturday, Dec. 20, because he was sent home with flu-like symptoms.
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Broncos head coach John Fox expects Sanders to make the trip to Cincinnati for Monday Night Football. “Yes I do, but we’ll see what happens tomorrow. That’s when we leave.” Fox said in his Saturday press conference. Sanders is facing a tough Bengals secondary, and we've seen his role reduced in recent weeks as the Broncos have become a run-heavy team. Consider him more of a low-end WR2/flex play in Week 16.
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DAL - Zack Martin optimistic
Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer
Dallas Cowboys OG Zack Martin (ankle) is optimistic about his chances to play in Week 16 even though he did not practice this week.
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The Cowboys may already be without RT Doug Free as he's listed "doubtful" on the injury report. If Martin can't play, the Cowboys running game would not be quite as successful in Week 16 against the Colts.
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NYJ - DE Muhammad Wilkerson may be game-time decision
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Danny Knobler
New York Jets DE Muhammad Wilkerson (toe) said he likely will be a game-time decision for Week 16.
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The Jets defense would suffer without Wilkerson on the field. Wilkerson said the toe is improving but still is dealing with pain.
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Source: footballguys.com
Source: Boston Herald - Jeff Howe
New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 16.
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The target structure for the Patriots will be different this week. We should see more targets for Brandon LaFell, plus the Patriots could use more of Shane Vereen as a receiver out of the backfield. Edelman didn't receive final clearance from the concussion protocol to play Sunday, Dec. 21.
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CAR - QB Cam Newton to start
Source: NFL Network
Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton (back) will officially start Sunday, Dec. 21, against the Cleveland Browns.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Newton truly is Superman. We'd expect his rushing attempts to be lower this week as he comes back from the back injury he sustained in a massive car wreck. Newton is still a low-end QB1 in Week 16.
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ATL - WR Julio Jones will be game-time decision
Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Mike Florio
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones' (hip) availability for Week 16 will be determined by his pregame workout, according to a source.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
This is what we've expected all along with Jones. Fantasy owners need to be cautious here, and make sure you have another option at the ready. Even if Jones plays, he could be mostly a decoy for the Falcons. Consider him a risky WR3/flex play if Jones is out there in Week 16.
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PHI - TE Zach Ertz with career game
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane
Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz had 15 catches for 115 yards Saturday, Dec. 20. Both of which are career highs.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Washington was trying to slow down Jordan Matthews and Jeremy Maclin. They failed to cover Ertz adequately. Fantasy owners who started Ertz in PPR leagues came up huge today.
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WAS - RB Darrel Young punching it in
Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports
Washington Redskins FB Darrel Young has two rushing touchdowns through three quarters Saturday, Dec. 20.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Those who started Alfred Morris had a good night, but it would have been a great night had he--and not Young--had scored those two short-yardage touchdowns. Morris finished with 83 yards on the ground plus one rushing score.
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HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins a gametime decision
Source: Houston Chronicle - Brian T. Smith
Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) will be a gametime decision Sunday, Dec. 21, after not practicing all week.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Fantasy owners need a heads up here. The Texans will be starting Case Keenum at quarterback, and they may be playing without Hopkins. If you were counting on Hopkins, make sure to have another plan in place if he doesn't play.
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CIN - TE Jermaine Gresham practices Saturday
Source: Bengals.com
Cincinnati Bengals TE Jermaine Gresham (toe) practiced in full Saturday, Dec. 20.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Gresham makes for a decent TE2 with TE1 upside against the Broncos on Monday night. The Broncos defense historically struggles against tight ends, and QB Andy Dalton will have to look for short passes to supplement the ground game. Dalton will also use relief-valve receivers like Gresham to help escape the Broncos elite pass rush.
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CIN - WR A.J. Green off injury report
Source: Bengals.com
Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green (illness) was removed from the injury report Saturday, Dec. 20.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Green is a WR1 every week...even this week on Monday night in a tougher matchup against a Broncos secondary featuring Aqib Talib and Chris Harris.
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MIA - Make two roster moves
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Aaron Wilson
The Miami Dolphins promoted WR Matt Hazel to the active roster and released LB Jake Knott Saturday, Dec. 20.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Hazel is an interesting prospect to monitor in super deep dynasty leagues. The 2014 sixth-round pick out of Coastal Carolina plays larger than his size (6'1"). He has the speed to get downfield quickly, and Hazel has shown good concentration when tracking passes over his shoulder.
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DAL - RB DeMarco Murray expected to play
Source: NFL Network - Desmond Purnell
Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (hand) reportedly plans on playing this week despite a broken bone in his hand.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Incredible. Murray might be held out of passing downs so he won't have to pass protect with that banged up hand. He's likely to play, so fantasy owners have to start him.
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DEN - TE Julius Thomas probable for Monday
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle) is probable for Week 16.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
He's a TE1 for your fantasy team. However, that's on the lower end of the TE1 scale since the Broncos have been running the ball on 54 percent of their offensive plays over the last month.
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DEN - Saturday injury report
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos LB Brandon M. Marshall (foot) and OT Paul Cornick (toe) are out for Week 16. RB Juwan Thompson (hip, knee), OT Ryan Clady (thigh), CB Kayvon Webster (shoulder) and RB Ronnie Hillman (foot) are questionable. C Will Montgomery (knee), TE Jacob Tamme (ribs), OT Chris Clark (back) and WR Cody Latimer (concussion) are probable.
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Hillman might play this week, but we think the Broncos hold him out one more week. The Bengals surface is artificial, and the team doesn't want to risk Hillman re-aggravating his injury.
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DEN - WR Demaryius Thomas probable
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas (ankle) is probable for Monday night's game with the Cincinnati Bengals after practicing fully Saturday, Dec. 20.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
We like Thomas as a WR1 this week. Yes, the Broncos are a run-heavy team now but Thomas is Peyton Manning's favorite target.
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DEN - RB C.J. Anderson listed as probable
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos RB C.J. Anderson (ankle) was a full participant in practice Saturday, Dec. 20, and is probable for Monday night's game versus the Cincinnati Bengals.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Anderson was a full participant all week in practice. The Broncos are a run-heavy team now, and Anderson has been averaging over 27 carries per game over the last month. Expect him to put up RB1 numbers in Week 16.
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DEN - QB Peyton Manning takes normal snaps
Source: DenverBroncos.com - Phil Milani
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning (thigh) took a similar amount of snaps Saturday, Dec. 20, as he has all season, according to head coach John Fox, before being listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Brock Osweiler is unlikely to play in this big game for the Broncos in Week 16. However, in Week 17 we could see Osweiler for about a half against the hapless Oakland Raiders.
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DEN - WR Emmanuel Sanders sent home
Source: The Denver Post - Mike Klis
Denver Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders (illness) is not participating in practice Saturday, Dec. 20, because he was sent home with flu-like symptoms.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Broncos head coach John Fox expects Sanders to make the trip to Cincinnati for Monday Night Football. “Yes I do, but we’ll see what happens tomorrow. That’s when we leave.” Fox said in his Saturday press conference. Sanders is facing a tough Bengals secondary, and we've seen his role reduced in recent weeks as the Broncos have become a run-heavy team. Consider him more of a low-end WR2/flex play in Week 16.
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DAL - Zack Martin optimistic
Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer
Dallas Cowboys OG Zack Martin (ankle) is optimistic about his chances to play in Week 16 even though he did not practice this week.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
The Cowboys may already be without RT Doug Free as he's listed "doubtful" on the injury report. If Martin can't play, the Cowboys running game would not be quite as successful in Week 16 against the Colts.
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NYJ - DE Muhammad Wilkerson may be game-time decision
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Danny Knobler
New York Jets DE Muhammad Wilkerson (toe) said he likely will be a game-time decision for Week 16.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
The Jets defense would suffer without Wilkerson on the field. Wilkerson said the toe is improving but still is dealing with pain.
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Source: footballguys.com