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BAL - QB Joe Flacco has extensive knee damage
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco (knee) said he tore the anterior and medial collateral ligaments in his knee in Week 11, although he has yet to have an MRI exam. Flacco is expected to miss the rest of the year, and it'll be the first time he has missed a game since being drafted in 2008. Flacco had started 122 straight games, which was the fifth-longest streak in NFL history.
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Horrible news for the Ravens here. Flacco's knee may not be ready by the time training camp starts next year. That means he could start the season on the shelf, and possibly on the PUP list. In the meantime, the Ravens will trudge through the rest of this season with Matt Schaub as their starter.
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DEN - WR Emmanuel Sanders has high-ankle sprain
Source: The Denver Post - Cameron Wolfe
Denver Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders (ankle) is dealing with a high-ankle sprain. Sanders hopes to play in Week 12, and added that Monday, Nov. 23, was the first day he didn't limp since suffering the injury. Sanders will be evaluated Wednesday, Nov. 25, according to head coach Gary Kubiak.
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High-ankle sprains can linger if not given enough time to heal. The Broncos are taking it easy on Sanders with the idea that he can perhaps be available against the Patriots in Week 12. If Sanders doesn't play, then we'd see more from Cody Latimer again.
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SEA - RB Marshawn Lynch visiting with specialist
Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle
Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch (abdomen) is traveling to meet with a specialist Monday, Nov. 23, after sitting out with an abdominal injury in Week 11.
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There is fear that he's dealing with a sports hernia, which would require surgery and keep him out for the rest of the regular season. The Seahawks had planned to have Lynch visit with a specialist even before he missed the last game. If by some miracle Thomas Rawls is out there, then pick him up.
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CAR - QB Cam Newton makes history
Source: NFL Network
Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is the first player in NFL history to throw 100 touchdowns and rush for 25 touchdowns in his first five NFL seasons.
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Newton is a strong candidate for league MVP. We love watching what he's doing this year.
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CHI - RB Matt Forte with limited practice
Source: ChicagoBears.com
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) was limited in practice Monday, Nov. 23. However, the Bears didn't actually practice Monday, so Forte's designation is an estimation.
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The Bears play on Thanksgiving against the Packers. The game is at Lambeau, so getting Forte back would boost the Bears offense. With the way that Jeremy Langford has played, we could see Forte get used a bit less than his normal workload (if he plays) against the Packers.
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NYJ - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will start
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini
New York Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will remain the starter in Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
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The team needs to get back on the winning track, and Fitzpatrick is still going to be their leader. If Fitzpatrick struggles and the team can't win going forward, then perhaps we'd see Geno Smith inserted as the starter.
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DEN - Two players will be evaluated
Source: The Denver Post - Cameron Wolfe
Denver Bronocs DE DeMarcus Ware (back) and OG Evan Mathis (hamstring) will be evaluated Wednesday, Nov. 25, according to head coach Gary Kubiak.
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Getting Ware back for the game against Tom Brady and the Patriots in Week 12 would be huge. Mathis was a "name" signing for the Broncos back in training camp, but the veteran has not played well this season.
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BAL - RB Justin Forsett should be ready for '16
Source: WNST
Baltimore Ravens RB Justin Forsett (arm) should return for the offseason program in 2016, according to head coach John Harbaugh. There are no concerns for his long-term availability.
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That's the silver lining here. Forsett emerged last year as a quality starter for the Ravens, and now we'll have to wait to see him in 2016.
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HOU - QB Brian Hoyer will start
Source: HoustonTexans.com
Houston Texans QB Brian Hoyer (concussion) will start in Week 12 after passing his final concussion test, according to head coach Bill O'Brien.
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T.J. Yates goes back to the bench. Hoyer isn't a great starter in standard leagues, but he passes the ball at an incredible rate (and has DeAndre Hopkins) so that makes him a startable option in 2QB/QB-flex leagues.
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NYJ - WR Devin Smith draws ire of coach
Source: New York Daily News - Manish Mehta
New York Jets WR Devin Smith had four targets and no catches in the Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans, and head coach Todd Bowles was not happy with Smith afterwards. 'Our rookies have got to stop being rookies,' Bowles said when asked about Smith. 'They need to grow up. They get paid like everybody else and they've got to start acting like they're not in college anymore.'
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Smith was a deep target at Ohio State, and he's got the speed to get by defenders. However, he was also known for dropping plenty of passes. It seems like that inconsistency has carried over to the pros.
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SD - QB Philip Rivers has worst game
Source: The Kansas City Star - Terez A. Paylor
San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers was 19-for-30 for a season-low 178 yards passing in the team's Week 11 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
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It's rock bottom for the Chargers after they lost to the Chiefs 33-3 at home on Sunday. We'll see how they bounce back--if they can bounce back--this week against the Jaguars (in Jacksonville).
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PHI - RB Ryan Mathews out of practice
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane
Philadelphia Eagles RB Ryan Mathews (concussion) is in the concussion protocol and out of practice Monday, Nov. 23.
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He'll need to be cleared before he can return to action. The Eagles play on Thanksgiving against the Lions.
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PHI - TE Zach Ertz has short week
Source: The Delaware County Times - Bob Grotz
Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz (concussion) is in the concussion protocol, and his status is uncertain for Week 12 Thursday, Nov. 26. He has been cleared for meetings.
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If Ertz can't play on Thanksgiving against the Lions, then we'll see more of Brent Celek.
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DEN - QB Peyton Manning to change uniforms?
Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Mike Florio
Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning (foot) is 'absolutely determined' to get himself healthy, a source with knowledge of the situation said Sunday, Nov. 22. Manning firmly believes he will be able to play again this season. In addition, he currently intends to play in 2016, even if it will not be with the Broncos, the source said.
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This 'report' has been refuted by reliable local reporters. According to guys on the beat, Manning is only focused on returning this season and is not thinking of next year. The Broncos won and looked good with Brock Osweiler as their starter. We could see Osweiler earn more starts with his performance. Osweiler actually runs the true Kubiak offense, and he didn't turn the ball over. Week 11 was the first time the Broncos didn't turn the ball over in 2015.
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GB - WR James Jones breaks out of slump
Source: The Associated Press
Green Bay Packers WR James Jones had six catches for 109 yards and a touchdown in a 30-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11.
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Jones had a sideline touchdown catch and Aaron Rodgers was at his best throwing to his most experienced receiver. He's back in play as a boom/bust WR3/Flex on Thanksgiving against the Bears.
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GB - RB Eddie Lacy show signs of life
Source: The Associated Press
Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy had 22 carries for a season-high 100 yards and one catch for six yards in a 30-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11.
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Lacy was back, running over tacklers and dragging them for extra yards. He's a good play against the weak Bears run defense on Thanksgiving.
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Source: footballguys.com
BAL - QB Joe Flacco has extensive knee damage
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco (knee) said he tore the anterior and medial collateral ligaments in his knee in Week 11, although he has yet to have an MRI exam. Flacco is expected to miss the rest of the year, and it'll be the first time he has missed a game since being drafted in 2008. Flacco had started 122 straight games, which was the fifth-longest streak in NFL history.
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Horrible news for the Ravens here. Flacco's knee may not be ready by the time training camp starts next year. That means he could start the season on the shelf, and possibly on the PUP list. In the meantime, the Ravens will trudge through the rest of this season with Matt Schaub as their starter.
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DEN - WR Emmanuel Sanders has high-ankle sprain
Source: The Denver Post - Cameron Wolfe
Denver Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders (ankle) is dealing with a high-ankle sprain. Sanders hopes to play in Week 12, and added that Monday, Nov. 23, was the first day he didn't limp since suffering the injury. Sanders will be evaluated Wednesday, Nov. 25, according to head coach Gary Kubiak.
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High-ankle sprains can linger if not given enough time to heal. The Broncos are taking it easy on Sanders with the idea that he can perhaps be available against the Patriots in Week 12. If Sanders doesn't play, then we'd see more from Cody Latimer again.
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SEA - RB Marshawn Lynch visiting with specialist
Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle
Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch (abdomen) is traveling to meet with a specialist Monday, Nov. 23, after sitting out with an abdominal injury in Week 11.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
There is fear that he's dealing with a sports hernia, which would require surgery and keep him out for the rest of the regular season. The Seahawks had planned to have Lynch visit with a specialist even before he missed the last game. If by some miracle Thomas Rawls is out there, then pick him up.
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CAR - QB Cam Newton makes history
Source: NFL Network
Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is the first player in NFL history to throw 100 touchdowns and rush for 25 touchdowns in his first five NFL seasons.
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Newton is a strong candidate for league MVP. We love watching what he's doing this year.
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CHI - RB Matt Forte with limited practice
Source: ChicagoBears.com
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) was limited in practice Monday, Nov. 23. However, the Bears didn't actually practice Monday, so Forte's designation is an estimation.
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The Bears play on Thanksgiving against the Packers. The game is at Lambeau, so getting Forte back would boost the Bears offense. With the way that Jeremy Langford has played, we could see Forte get used a bit less than his normal workload (if he plays) against the Packers.
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NYJ - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will start
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini
New York Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will remain the starter in Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
The team needs to get back on the winning track, and Fitzpatrick is still going to be their leader. If Fitzpatrick struggles and the team can't win going forward, then perhaps we'd see Geno Smith inserted as the starter.
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DEN - Two players will be evaluated
Source: The Denver Post - Cameron Wolfe
Denver Bronocs DE DeMarcus Ware (back) and OG Evan Mathis (hamstring) will be evaluated Wednesday, Nov. 25, according to head coach Gary Kubiak.
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Getting Ware back for the game against Tom Brady and the Patriots in Week 12 would be huge. Mathis was a "name" signing for the Broncos back in training camp, but the veteran has not played well this season.
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BAL - RB Justin Forsett should be ready for '16
Source: WNST
Baltimore Ravens RB Justin Forsett (arm) should return for the offseason program in 2016, according to head coach John Harbaugh. There are no concerns for his long-term availability.
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That's the silver lining here. Forsett emerged last year as a quality starter for the Ravens, and now we'll have to wait to see him in 2016.
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HOU - QB Brian Hoyer will start
Source: HoustonTexans.com
Houston Texans QB Brian Hoyer (concussion) will start in Week 12 after passing his final concussion test, according to head coach Bill O'Brien.
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T.J. Yates goes back to the bench. Hoyer isn't a great starter in standard leagues, but he passes the ball at an incredible rate (and has DeAndre Hopkins) so that makes him a startable option in 2QB/QB-flex leagues.
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NYJ - WR Devin Smith draws ire of coach
Source: New York Daily News - Manish Mehta
New York Jets WR Devin Smith had four targets and no catches in the Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans, and head coach Todd Bowles was not happy with Smith afterwards. 'Our rookies have got to stop being rookies,' Bowles said when asked about Smith. 'They need to grow up. They get paid like everybody else and they've got to start acting like they're not in college anymore.'
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Smith was a deep target at Ohio State, and he's got the speed to get by defenders. However, he was also known for dropping plenty of passes. It seems like that inconsistency has carried over to the pros.
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SD - QB Philip Rivers has worst game
Source: The Kansas City Star - Terez A. Paylor
San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers was 19-for-30 for a season-low 178 yards passing in the team's Week 11 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
It's rock bottom for the Chargers after they lost to the Chiefs 33-3 at home on Sunday. We'll see how they bounce back--if they can bounce back--this week against the Jaguars (in Jacksonville).
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PHI - RB Ryan Mathews out of practice
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane
Philadelphia Eagles RB Ryan Mathews (concussion) is in the concussion protocol and out of practice Monday, Nov. 23.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
He'll need to be cleared before he can return to action. The Eagles play on Thanksgiving against the Lions.
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PHI - TE Zach Ertz has short week
Source: The Delaware County Times - Bob Grotz
Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz (concussion) is in the concussion protocol, and his status is uncertain for Week 12 Thursday, Nov. 26. He has been cleared for meetings.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
If Ertz can't play on Thanksgiving against the Lions, then we'll see more of Brent Celek.
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DEN - QB Peyton Manning to change uniforms?
Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Mike Florio
Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning (foot) is 'absolutely determined' to get himself healthy, a source with knowledge of the situation said Sunday, Nov. 22. Manning firmly believes he will be able to play again this season. In addition, he currently intends to play in 2016, even if it will not be with the Broncos, the source said.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
This 'report' has been refuted by reliable local reporters. According to guys on the beat, Manning is only focused on returning this season and is not thinking of next year. The Broncos won and looked good with Brock Osweiler as their starter. We could see Osweiler earn more starts with his performance. Osweiler actually runs the true Kubiak offense, and he didn't turn the ball over. Week 11 was the first time the Broncos didn't turn the ball over in 2015.
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GB - WR James Jones breaks out of slump
Source: The Associated Press
Green Bay Packers WR James Jones had six catches for 109 yards and a touchdown in a 30-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Jones had a sideline touchdown catch and Aaron Rodgers was at his best throwing to his most experienced receiver. He's back in play as a boom/bust WR3/Flex on Thanksgiving against the Bears.
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GB - RB Eddie Lacy show signs of life
Source: The Associated Press
Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy had 22 carries for a season-high 100 yards and one catch for six yards in a 30-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Lacy was back, running over tacklers and dragging them for extra yards. He's a good play against the weak Bears run defense on Thanksgiving.
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Source: footballguys.com