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NE - RB Dion Lewis placed on IR
Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss
New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Nov. 9. Lewis is out for the year with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
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Rough way for Lewis to end his season. When he returns, Lewis could compete as a reserve runner for the Patriots. His status for the start of next year is in question as he'll have only about 10 months to heal before training camp starts. Lewis is under contract through 2017, and he's got a $1 million cap number (with only $400,000 in dead money) in 2016.
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NYJ - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick could have surgery soon
Source: New York Daily News - Manish Mehta
New York Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (thumb) could have surgery but 'may not be out' for the following game against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
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The Jets play on Thursday night, so Fitzpatrick would have 10 days to rest before playing against the Texans in Week 11. Reports indicate this injury could take three months to fully recover from. Fitzpatrick should be able to play through this recovery with a brace similar to the one he wore in Week 9 against the Jaguars.
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NE - RB James White to replace RB Dion Lewis?
Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss
New England Patriots RB James White is the top candidate to replace RB Dion Lewis (knee) as the Patriots' passing down running back, according to ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss. RB Brandon Bolden will also be in the mix, and played well replacing Lewis in Week 9.
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White has been a player who has impressed in training camp, but he's never translated that to the field in the regular season. Bolden is the asset to add here off the waiver wire, but in deeper leagues White is worth a speculative stash.
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GB - RB Eddie Lacy may not miss game
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy (groin) suffered a pulled groin Sunday, Nov. 8, against the Carolina Panthers, but may still be able to play in Week 10.
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Fantasy owners just aren't going to trust Lacy as he's getting banged up and he's inconsistent. James Starks will take on a larger role if he's the "hot hand" in any given week.
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CHI - RB Matt Forte not likely for Week 10
Source: Chicago Tribune - Rich Campbell
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) is already out for Week 9, but his status is in doubt for Week 10 as well. Forte did receive a platelet-rich plasma injection in his injured knee in order to aid the healing process, however.
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That means we should see more from rookie Jeremy Langford going into Week 10. The Bears play on the road against the Rams next week. We'll see if Forte can return for a home tilt against the Broncos in Week 11.
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MIN - QB Teddy Bridgewater should play
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson
Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) should be able to play in Week 10 after passing his first test in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike Zimmer.
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Seeing Bridgewater lay on the field was a scary sight. It sounds like he's going to be okay after taking a vicious hit.
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BUF - WR Sammy Watkins limited
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Buffalo Bills WR Sammy Watkins (ankle) was limited during practice Monday, Nov. 9.
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The Bills have a short week as they play against the Jets on Thursday night. Expect Watkins to be limited all week during practice with the hopes that he'll be available in Week 10.
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BUF - RB LeSean McCoy misses practice
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy (shoulder) did not participate in practice Monday, Nov. 9.
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McCoy may want to play, but this is a short week for the Bills as they play against the Jets on Thursday night. We could see Karlos Williams as the team's starter while McCoy is banged up. Against a tough Jets rush defense, we'd recommend Williams as a RB2 if he's the starter.
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STL - WR Wes Welker joins St. Louis
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Free-agent WR Wes Welker (Broncos) agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the St. Louis Rams Monday, Nov. 9, according to sources. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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With Stedman Bailey suspended four games, the Rams needed to add wide receiver talent. Welker is super quick, and he can work the underneath routes. However, concussions have become a serious problem for him and we'll have to see if he can stand up to the NFL beating anymore.
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BAL - Coach hopes WR Breshad Perriman will return
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Baltimore Ravens WR Breshad Perriman's (knee) status is expected to be updated in the near future but the team hopes he will be able to play in the final four games of the season, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
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We appreciate the rookie's natural skill set, but this season has been a wash so far. When he's healthy enough to play, then we'll get excited about his prospects.
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BAL - TE Dennis Pitta could play
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Baltimore Ravens TE Dennis Pitta (hip) has been performing well during practice and is expected to play this season if he is healthy, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
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Most thought this hip injury would be career-threatening, so we're impressed to see Pitta even have a chance to return. The team has until Wednesday, Nov. 11, to decide if he will be activated or stay on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
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NE - Pats backfield to remain committee approach
Source: NFL.com - Chris Wesseling
New England Patriots RB LeGarrett Blount's role will certainly increase with RB Dion Lewis (knee) out for the year, but the Patriots will remain a committee attack based on matchups and game situations. RB Brandon Bolden took over the pass-catching duties when Lewis was hurt in Week 9, but RB James White is closer to replicating Lewis' role when the game calls for an up-tempo attack. White was a healthy scratch in Week 9. White played 43 snaps to RB LeGarrette Blount's eight and Bolden's zero in Week 7 when Lewis was hurt.
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Zero surprise here. The Patriots are going into each week with a unique gameplan. Some weeks, Blount will be the battering ram who gets the most fantasy points. Other times, the team could turn to change-of-pace guys like White or Bolden. Moving forward without Lewis, we see Blount as a RB2 and the other two backs are more of "what the heck" flex plays until we see a pecking order established behind Blount.
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IND - TE Dwayne Allen has sore eye
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Tom Pelissero
Indianapolis Colts TE Dwayne Allen (eye) is dealing with a sore eye after being poked by Denver Broncos CB Aqib Talib in Week 9.
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We respect Talib as an elite-level corner, but that was a punk move in the heat of the moment. Talib is currently appealing the one-game suspension the league has put on him after this incident.
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STL - WR Stedman Bailey suspended
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
St. Louis Rams WR Stedman Bailey is being suspended four games for violating the NFL's Substance Abuse Policy, according to sources.
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The infraction was due to marijuana use and Bailey withdrew his appeal Monday, Nov. 9. This won't impact fantasy owners whatsoever.
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JAX - WR Allen Hurns in walking boot
Source: NFL.com
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Allen Hurns (foot) was in a walking boot on his left foot Monday, Nov. 9, and he apparently suffered a sprain on the final interception of the game in Week 9.
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Keep an eye on this situation. The Jaguars play at Baltimore on Sunday. See if Hurns can get out to practice at some point this week.
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PHI - WR Nelson Agholor not rushing back
Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com
Philadelphia Eagles WR Nelson Agholor (ankle) is not being rushed back with an ankle injury despite practicing every day last week. Head coach Chip Kelly said he didn't want to put Agholor in harm's way, which is why he was inactive in Week 9.
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Fantasy owners have long moved on from Agholor. The rookie is an intriguing dynasty prospect, but that's about it. His value in redraft leagues is non-existent. We'll see if he can perform better when he's actually healthy enough to play.
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OAK - RB Latavius Murray in protocol
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Vic Tafur
Oakland Raiders RB Latavius Murray (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after a helmet-to-helmet hit Sunday, Nov. 8.
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Murray was forced from the game against the Steelers after a hit from safety Mike Mitchell. He'll have to go through the concussion protocol before he can return to action. In the meantime, the Raiders could turn to guys like Marcel Reece or Jamize Olawale for more work. Even Taiwan Jones and Roy Helu could get expanded playing time if Murray is out for the next game against the Vikings.
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Source: footballguys.com
NE - RB Dion Lewis placed on IR
Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss
New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Nov. 9. Lewis is out for the year with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Rough way for Lewis to end his season. When he returns, Lewis could compete as a reserve runner for the Patriots. His status for the start of next year is in question as he'll have only about 10 months to heal before training camp starts. Lewis is under contract through 2017, and he's got a $1 million cap number (with only $400,000 in dead money) in 2016.
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NYJ - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick could have surgery soon
Source: New York Daily News - Manish Mehta
New York Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (thumb) could have surgery but 'may not be out' for the following game against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
The Jets play on Thursday night, so Fitzpatrick would have 10 days to rest before playing against the Texans in Week 11. Reports indicate this injury could take three months to fully recover from. Fitzpatrick should be able to play through this recovery with a brace similar to the one he wore in Week 9 against the Jaguars.
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NE - RB James White to replace RB Dion Lewis?
Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss
New England Patriots RB James White is the top candidate to replace RB Dion Lewis (knee) as the Patriots' passing down running back, according to ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss. RB Brandon Bolden will also be in the mix, and played well replacing Lewis in Week 9.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
White has been a player who has impressed in training camp, but he's never translated that to the field in the regular season. Bolden is the asset to add here off the waiver wire, but in deeper leagues White is worth a speculative stash.
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GB - RB Eddie Lacy may not miss game
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy (groin) suffered a pulled groin Sunday, Nov. 8, against the Carolina Panthers, but may still be able to play in Week 10.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Fantasy owners just aren't going to trust Lacy as he's getting banged up and he's inconsistent. James Starks will take on a larger role if he's the "hot hand" in any given week.
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CHI - RB Matt Forte not likely for Week 10
Source: Chicago Tribune - Rich Campbell
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) is already out for Week 9, but his status is in doubt for Week 10 as well. Forte did receive a platelet-rich plasma injection in his injured knee in order to aid the healing process, however.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
That means we should see more from rookie Jeremy Langford going into Week 10. The Bears play on the road against the Rams next week. We'll see if Forte can return for a home tilt against the Broncos in Week 11.
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MIN - QB Teddy Bridgewater should play
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson
Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) should be able to play in Week 10 after passing his first test in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike Zimmer.
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Seeing Bridgewater lay on the field was a scary sight. It sounds like he's going to be okay after taking a vicious hit.
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BUF - WR Sammy Watkins limited
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Buffalo Bills WR Sammy Watkins (ankle) was limited during practice Monday, Nov. 9.
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The Bills have a short week as they play against the Jets on Thursday night. Expect Watkins to be limited all week during practice with the hopes that he'll be available in Week 10.
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BUF - RB LeSean McCoy misses practice
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy (shoulder) did not participate in practice Monday, Nov. 9.
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McCoy may want to play, but this is a short week for the Bills as they play against the Jets on Thursday night. We could see Karlos Williams as the team's starter while McCoy is banged up. Against a tough Jets rush defense, we'd recommend Williams as a RB2 if he's the starter.
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STL - WR Wes Welker joins St. Louis
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Free-agent WR Wes Welker (Broncos) agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the St. Louis Rams Monday, Nov. 9, according to sources. Financial terms were not disclosed.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
With Stedman Bailey suspended four games, the Rams needed to add wide receiver talent. Welker is super quick, and he can work the underneath routes. However, concussions have become a serious problem for him and we'll have to see if he can stand up to the NFL beating anymore.
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BAL - Coach hopes WR Breshad Perriman will return
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Baltimore Ravens WR Breshad Perriman's (knee) status is expected to be updated in the near future but the team hopes he will be able to play in the final four games of the season, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
We appreciate the rookie's natural skill set, but this season has been a wash so far. When he's healthy enough to play, then we'll get excited about his prospects.
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BAL - TE Dennis Pitta could play
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Baltimore Ravens TE Dennis Pitta (hip) has been performing well during practice and is expected to play this season if he is healthy, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Most thought this hip injury would be career-threatening, so we're impressed to see Pitta even have a chance to return. The team has until Wednesday, Nov. 11, to decide if he will be activated or stay on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
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NE - Pats backfield to remain committee approach
Source: NFL.com - Chris Wesseling
New England Patriots RB LeGarrett Blount's role will certainly increase with RB Dion Lewis (knee) out for the year, but the Patriots will remain a committee attack based on matchups and game situations. RB Brandon Bolden took over the pass-catching duties when Lewis was hurt in Week 9, but RB James White is closer to replicating Lewis' role when the game calls for an up-tempo attack. White was a healthy scratch in Week 9. White played 43 snaps to RB LeGarrette Blount's eight and Bolden's zero in Week 7 when Lewis was hurt.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Zero surprise here. The Patriots are going into each week with a unique gameplan. Some weeks, Blount will be the battering ram who gets the most fantasy points. Other times, the team could turn to change-of-pace guys like White or Bolden. Moving forward without Lewis, we see Blount as a RB2 and the other two backs are more of "what the heck" flex plays until we see a pecking order established behind Blount.
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IND - TE Dwayne Allen has sore eye
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Tom Pelissero
Indianapolis Colts TE Dwayne Allen (eye) is dealing with a sore eye after being poked by Denver Broncos CB Aqib Talib in Week 9.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
We respect Talib as an elite-level corner, but that was a punk move in the heat of the moment. Talib is currently appealing the one-game suspension the league has put on him after this incident.
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STL - WR Stedman Bailey suspended
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
St. Louis Rams WR Stedman Bailey is being suspended four games for violating the NFL's Substance Abuse Policy, according to sources.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
The infraction was due to marijuana use and Bailey withdrew his appeal Monday, Nov. 9. This won't impact fantasy owners whatsoever.
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JAX - WR Allen Hurns in walking boot
Source: NFL.com
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Allen Hurns (foot) was in a walking boot on his left foot Monday, Nov. 9, and he apparently suffered a sprain on the final interception of the game in Week 9.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Keep an eye on this situation. The Jaguars play at Baltimore on Sunday. See if Hurns can get out to practice at some point this week.
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PHI - WR Nelson Agholor not rushing back
Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com
Philadelphia Eagles WR Nelson Agholor (ankle) is not being rushed back with an ankle injury despite practicing every day last week. Head coach Chip Kelly said he didn't want to put Agholor in harm's way, which is why he was inactive in Week 9.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Fantasy owners have long moved on from Agholor. The rookie is an intriguing dynasty prospect, but that's about it. His value in redraft leagues is non-existent. We'll see if he can perform better when he's actually healthy enough to play.
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OAK - RB Latavius Murray in protocol
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Vic Tafur
Oakland Raiders RB Latavius Murray (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after a helmet-to-helmet hit Sunday, Nov. 8.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Murray was forced from the game against the Steelers after a hit from safety Mike Mitchell. He'll have to go through the concussion protocol before he can return to action. In the meantime, the Raiders could turn to guys like Marcel Reece or Jamize Olawale for more work. Even Taiwan Jones and Roy Helu could get expanded playing time if Murray is out for the next game against the Vikings.
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Source: footballguys.com