NFL Player News - Week 7

mr. leisure · 10-18-16, 11:09 PM

PIT - Ben Roethlisberger might miss just one game

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Ron Cook

Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. Some are suggesting that Roethlisberger might possibly be back for Week 9.

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He will not play in the Week 7 game against the New England Patriots, but the team has a bye in Week 8. There is no official timetable for Roethlisberger's return, but it is possible he might be ready for the Week 9 game against the Baltimore Ravens, missing just one game.

Thought that injury was a lot more serious .

Otters27 · 10-19-16, 12:01 AM

even if Rothenberger comes back Steelers still not the same team they were in the early weeks. Hard to go against the Patriots this year

LT Profits · 10-19-16, 08:57 AM

Wednesday Update

GB - RB Eddie Lacy could be out a while

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy (ankle) is expected to miss several weeks. He's dealing with more than just a sprained ankle.
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Lacy played with the ankle injury in Week 6, but he was clearly bothered by it. Without Lacy and James Starks, the Packers may give a large workload to newly acquired Knile Davis.

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NYJ - WR Eric Decker has hip surgery

Source: NewYorkJets.com - Eric Allen

New York Jets WR Eric Decker (hip) underwent hip surgery Tuesday, Oct. 18. Decker is expected to recover in six months.
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He's shut down for this year, but Decker will return for 2017. Once Decker sheds his crutches, he'll have another procedure on his injured shoulder. The estimated recovery time for the shoulder surgery is eight months.

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NE - RB Dion Lewis unlikely to practice this week

Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis (knee) 'probably' will not practice this week, according to head coach Bill Belichick.

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Lewis is eligible to return this week, but the Patriots will be cautious with him as he returns from this knee injury. In the meantime, James White will continue to get plenty of work as the pass-catching back for the Patriots. It's time to pick up Lewis and stash him on your bench if you have space.

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GB - QB Aaron Rodgers has owned the Bears

Source: ProFootballReference.com

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is 12-4 against the Chicago Bears in his career. In those 16 games he has thrown 35 touchdowns and just nine interceptions. Those 35 touchdowns are tied for the most against any team Rodgers has played, the Minnesota Vikings being the other team.

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Things haven't been explosive for the Packers offense like we're used to. There's a good chance they look like their old selves against a bad Bears defense on Thursday night.

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LA - RB Todd Gurley not finding room

Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley is averaging a mere 2.9 yards per carry through six games this season. He is tied for third among running backs with 119 attempts, but has only gained 346 yards on the ground. He has been more involved in the passing game, however. After catching 21 passes in 13 games last year, Gurley has already caught 15 passes in six games this year.

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The Rams need to do what they can to get Gurley on track. As Case Keenum opens things up with the passing attack, then rushing lanes for Gurley should get larger. He's still a RB2 for fantasy owners with RB1 upside.

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TB - WR Vincent Jackson injury could possibly return later

Source: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Vincent Jackson (knee) does not definitively have a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to a source. The injury is still being evaluated, but Jackson could return this season if it is determined that the injury is not to the ACL. If the injury is to Jackson's medial collateral ligament, then he may be able to avoid surgery and recover sooner. Jackson will miss at least six weeks and won't be able to play in a game for eight weeks.

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Either way, fantasy owners have long moved on from the veteran receiver. He may be able to return later in the year for one last hurrah with the Bucs. Without him in the lineup, we should see more work for WR Adam Humphries.

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DEN - OLB DeMarcus Ware back in two weeks?

Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis

Denver Broncos LB DeMarcus Ware (forearm) is expected to return by Week 9 against the Oakland Raiders. Ware said his recovery process from a broken right forearm is where it should be after four weeks, adding that he wants to make sure he doesn't rush back.

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The Broncos have pass-rushers falling out of their pockets, but it will help them to get Ware back. When he returns, Ware should play as a part-time player behind Shane Ray.

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IND - WR Aaron Dobson visits Colts

Source: ESPN - Adam Caplan

Free-agent WR Aaron Dobson (Patriots) visited the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, Oct. 18.

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If the Colts want a receiver who drops too many passes, then Dobson is their man.

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GB - Aaron Rogers remains confident

Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafalo

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers admitted that he and the offense have been 'a little bit off', but he's confident that they'll get back on track soon.

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"R-E-L-A-X" is what Rodgers wants to say...again, to Packers fans (and we're saying it to fantasy owners). He threw his first second-half TD pass of the season last week, and the Packers aren't quite as high-powered on offense as many were expecting.

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GB - WR Randall Cobb has limited practice

Source: Packers.com

Green Bay Packers WR Randall Cobb (back) was limited in practice Tuesday, Oct. 18.

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Cobb should get worked in more as a receiver as the Packers try to find the right formula for their passing attack. He's a WR2/flex option this week against the Bears.

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CHI - WR Eddie Royal still absent

Source: ESPNChicago.com - Jeff Dickerson

Chicago Bears WR Eddie Royal (toe) did not practice Tuesday, Oct. 18.

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Royal needs to practice on Wednesday (even if he's limited) if he wants to play against the Packers on Thursday night.

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CHI - TE Zach Miller limited

Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs

Chicago Bears TE Zach Miller (ribs) was limited in practice Tuesday, Oct. 18.

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Miller should be able to play on a short week. He should be considered a low-end TE1 against the Packers on Thursday night.

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HOU - WR Will Fuller confident he'll return

Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Houston Texans WR Will Fuller (hamstring) said he is feeling good, is ready to practice and is looking forward to playing the Denver Broncos in Week 7.

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Fuller's deep speed is going to stretch the Broncos defense vertically. If QB Brock Osweiler has time to throw downfield, Fuller could be in for some deep shots on Monday night.

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CLE - Robert Griffin won't need surgery

Source: ESPN - Jeff Darlington

Cleveland Browns QB Robert Griffin III (shoulder) will not need surgery on his injured shoulder, barring any setbacks. Griffin's four-week checkup revealed healing in Griffin's fractured coracoid bone in his left shoulder, according to sources.

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That's good news for Griffin, but it doesn't mean the Browns would go back to the veteran QB. Griffin is on the short-term Reserve/Injured list and wouldn't be able to return to action until Nov. 10. In the meantime, rookie Cody Kessler will likely continue as the team's starter. They're not going anywhere, and Kessler is getting a lot of valuable experience this year.

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SF - RB Carlos Hyde spotted with arm in sling

Source: CSNBayArea.com - Matt Maiocco

San Francisco 49ers RB Carlos Hyde (shoulder) headed out to practice Tuesday, Oct. 18, with his arm in a sling.

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Keep an eye on this situation as the week of practice goes on. Hyde sustained a shoulder injury in a Week 6 loss versus the Buffalo Bills. He should be able to play against the Bucs in Week 7, and Hyde should stay around his low-end RB2 levels. If he can't play (or is limited), then Mike Davis would get a few more touches.

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PIT - No decision yet on TE Ladarius Green's status

Source: NFL Network - Aditi Kinkhabwala

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (ankle) is eligible to return to practice this week, but head coach Mike Tomlin said a decision to that end has yet to be made.

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The Steelers have a bye in Week 8, so they could give Green more rest if he's out this week. When they return in Week 9 against the Ravens, QB Ben Roethlisberger could be back and we may see Green on the practice field as well.

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PIT - WR Markus Wheaton questionable for Week 7

Source: Washington Observer-Reporter - Dale Lolley

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Markus Wheaton (shoulder) will likely be questionable to play Week 7 against the New England Patriots, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.

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Downgrade all your Steelers without Ben Roethlisberger. We've moved on from Wheaton in most leagues, and we're not excited about him even if he does play against the Patriots.

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DEN - RB Devontae Booker to see more action

Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold
Denver Broncos RB Devontae Booker will be giving more opportunities after providing a spark for the team in recent weeks, according to head coach Gary Kubiak.
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Kubiak was asked if more of Booker meant less for C.J. Anderson and he said no. However, more for Booker does not mean more for Anderson. We could see this turn into a 50/50 committee for the Broncos. Fantasy owners should consider Anderson as a low-end RB2 and Booker as a RB3/flex play going forward.
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Source: footballguys.com

LT Profits · 10-20-16, 12:19 PM

Thursday Update

NYJ - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick benched

Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

New York Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has lost the starting quarterback job Wednesday, Oct. 19, according to league sources.

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He'll be a $12 million backup for the Jets as they want to look at Geno Smith as their starter. If Smith struggles, then perhaps the team will turn to a young QB like Bryce Petty or Christian Hackenberg instead of going back to Fitzpatrick.

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DAL - QB Dak Prescott to start Week 8

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott will be the starting quarterback in Week 8 against the Philadelphia Eagles following the bye week.

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Prescott has done a fantastic job for the Cowboys this year. Pressed into duty because of another Tony Romo injury, the rookie has been a big reason why the Cowboys look like one of the best teams in the league.

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PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger timetable update

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney said a two-to-three week timetable for QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) is considered a best-case scenario but believes a fair range for his return would be two to six weeks.

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He could return anywhere from now until the end of time. The timetable games are in full effect with Roethlisberger. It was supposed to be two weeks, then it was four to six weeks....and now it's two to six weeks. That sounds about right.

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BUF - RB LeSean McCoy injures hamstring

Source: ESPN.com - Mike Rodak

Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during practice Wednesday, Oct. 19, and was not able to finish practice. The team will not know the severity of the injury until McCoy undergoes a medical evaluation.

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Fantasy owners need to be dialed in here. Monitor his status over the next two days of practice to see what his level of participation is. If he were to be limited (or miss time), then Mike Gillislee would be a RB every fantasy owner would want to add.

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SF - RB Carlos Hyde expected to miss Week 7

Source: CSNBayArea.com - Matt Maiocco

San Francisco 49ers RB Carlos Hyde (shoulder) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19, and is not expected to play in Week 7.

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Fantasy owners need to take note here. The 49ers play against the Buccaneers on Sunday (at home), so don't expect more than RB3/flex production. RBs Mike Davis and Shaun Draughn likely would split carries if Hyde is ruled out.

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DAL - QB Tony Romo out for Week 8

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (back) won't be ready to return for Week 8 against the Philadelphia Eagles following the bye week. His status for Nov. 6 against the Cleveland Browns is also in question.

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With the way that Dak Prescott is playing, the team doesn't need to rush Romo back. In fact, there's no guarantee that Romo will be starting once he is healthy enough to play.

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CLE - WR Terrelle Pryor misses practice

Source: NFL

Cleveland Browns WR Terrelle Pryor (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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Keep an eye on this situation. Hamstring injuries take time to properly heal, and the Browns will be cautious with Pryor. Make sure he practices on Friday before starting him this week.

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CHI - WR Eddie Royal won't play

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Chicago Bears WR Eddie Royal (toe) has officially been ruled out for Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers.

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It just means more targets for Cameron Meredith and Alshon Jeffery. We should see a bump for TE Zach Miller too.

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GB - RB Eddie Lacy ruled out

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Week 7 against the Chicago Bears.

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The Packers should just go empty backfield all game long. Kidding aside, their hurting right now at RB with Lacy and James Starks down. Knile Davis should get some touches, and practice squad RB Don Jackson should be promoted to the 53-man roster.

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NYJ - RB Matt Forte a limited participant

Source: NewYorkJets.com

New York Jets RB Matt Forte (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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It's been all downhill since that Buffalo game, right? Forte has fallen out of favor with his fantasy owners, and right now we can only recommend him as a RB2/flex play.

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NE - WR Julian Edelman limited

Source: Patriots.com

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (foot) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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The Patriots should have no problem with the Steelers on Sunday. Edelman is a WR3/flex play because of this injury.

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IND - TE Dwayne Allen not at practice

Source: Colts.com

Indianapolis Colts TE Dwayne Allen (ankle) was absent for practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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We'll see Jack Doyle and Erik Swoope get more time/targets with Allen out.

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IND - No practice for WR Donte Moncrief

Source: Colts.com

Indianapolis Colts WR Donte Moncrief (shoulder) missed practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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Moncrief is getting closer, but it may be another couple of weeks before he returns from this injury.

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IND - WR T.Y. Hilton has limited practice

Source: Colts.com

Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton (hip) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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Hilton is all they have at the WR position right now. He'll likely play, and Hilton should get a ton of targets while both Donte Moncrief and Dwayne Allen are out.

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GB - WR Randall Cobb has full practice

Source: Packers.com

Green Bay Packers WR Randall Cobb (back) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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Without a running game, the Packers should rely on short passing more to move the chains. This is good news for guys like Cobb and Ty Montgomery.

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NYG - Odell Beckham does not practice

Source: Giants.com

New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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Keep an eye on this but this doesn't appear to be a big deal here. He suffered a slight hip pointer in the game last week...and he played through it snaring eight catches for 222 yards and two TDs.

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PHI - WR Jordan Matthews limited Wednesday

Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jordan Matthews (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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This knee problem (tendinitis) and the matchup against the Vikings have us benching Matthews in most leagues. He's merely a WR4 in Week 7.

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SD - WR Travis Benjamin not on the field

Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

San Diego Chargers WR Travis Benjamin (leg) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19. Benjamin was wearing a sleeve on his right leg Monday, Oct. 17.

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Keep an eye on this situation as the week of practice goes on. If Benjamin can't fully participate on Friday, then make sure to have other WR3 options at the ready for your fantasy team.

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BAL - QB Joe Flacco optimistic about status

Source: BaltimoreRavens.com - Garrett Downing

Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19, because of a sore shoulder but said he is optimistic about his status for Week 7.

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If Flacco is optimistic, then we're optimistic too. It sounds like a minor injury the team will treat with rest and caution.

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GB - WR Ty Montgomery working at RB

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein

Green Bay Packers WR Ty Montgomery and RB Don Jackson worked with the first-team offense at running back Tuesday, Oct. 18.

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The Packers have a short week with the Bears coming up on Thursday night. With Eddie Lacy's status in question, the team is especially short-handed at RB. Newly acquired Knile Davis could have a larger role than originally thought, and Montgomery could have a bunch of short catches to supplement what they won't be getting from the running attack.

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NYJ - More on WR Eric Decker surgery

Source: Newsday - Kimberley A. Martin

Updating a previous report, New York Jets WR Eric Decker (hip, shoulder) had a torn labrum and a lesion in his left hip repaired Tuesday, Oct. 18.

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Once he's off crutches, he'll have the shoulder surgery, but it's unclear how long that will take. The shoulder surgery will require eight months of recovery, which puts his status for the beginning of the 2017 season up in the air.
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Source: footballguys.com

BarkingToad · 10-21-16, 05:10 AM

What a concept for Dak Prescott to start week 8

LT Profits · 10-21-16, 02:22 PM

Friday Update

BUF - RB LeSean McCoy looking like a GTD - Others Say Out

Source: The Associated Press - John Wawrow

Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy (hamstring) will be considered a game-time decision for the team's Week 7 game Sunday, Oct. 23, according to a person with direct knowledge of the star running back's hamstring injury. Head coach Rex Ryan is 'hopeful' that McCoy can play. ESPN's Josina Anderson reported Thursday: "I'm told #Bills RB LeSean McCoy (hamstring) is not playing this Sunday and could miss more time thereafter, depending on healing."

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Ugh. At least it's an early game so you have time to adjust your lineup. That said, Mike Gillislee is the next man up and without McCoy there could be a nice RB2 play in an offense which will still try to run the ball.

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GB - RB Eddie Lacy placed on IR

Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafalo
Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Oct. 20. The team also signed practice squad RB Don Jackson to their active roster.

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We may have seen the last of Lacy in Green Bay if he truly didn't keep the weight off. Ty Montgomery will see some work in the backfield. Some leagues might have him as a running back, though we've heard very little of that. Make sure where he counts before you put him in the lineup. Don Jackson was looking to see work but left the game with a hand injury. Back to Lacy, he's a talented back but the extra weight seems to be putting more wear and tear on him so we'll see if he can rebound long term.

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NYG - NYG signs PK Robbie Gould

Source: NFL.com - Nick Shook

The New York Giants signed free-agent PK Robbie Gould (Bears) on Thursday, Oct. 20.

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Gould is a guy who's proven he can produce at this level and the Giants will give him an opportunity here.

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NYG - Odell Beckham has limited practice

Source: Giants.com

Updating a previous report, New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hip) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Oct. 20. It had previously been reported that Beckham did not practice.

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Beckham Jr will be fine and we expect WR1 numbers from him in London against a Rams defense which is a bit banged up.

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NYJ - RB Matt Forte practices in full

Source: NewYorkJets.com

New York Jets RB Matt Forte (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 20.

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His knee may be OK but his value is wonky as heck. The Jets seem to be splitting carries but not running enough overall and barely using Forte in the pass game. Add in Geno Smith and Forte has an element of risk to him. He's a low-end RB2 this week, and we're a bit concerned about the overall Jets situation as this team looks on the verge of complete collapse.

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WAS - TE Jordan Reed misses practice

Source: Redskins.com

Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 20.

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We don't think Reed is playing but there is still time. If he does play, TE2 is where his value is but if not, throw in Vernon Davis for similar production.

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WAS - WR DeSean Jackson does not practice

Source: NFL.com

Washington Redskins WR DeSean Jackson (shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 20.

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We are confident he plays this weekend, but watch the reports Friday because if he doesn't practice, we could be concerned. If he plays we like him as a WR3 start against a vulnerable Detroit Defense.

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CIN - TE Tyler Eifert practices in full

Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr.

Cincinnati Bengals TE Tyler Eifert (ankle, back) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 20. He said he feels great and believes he can play in Week 7.

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We think he's ready to go and should produce TE2 numbers in an offense desperate for a player other than AJ Green to step up.

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CHI - QB Brian Hoyer Suffers Broken Arm

Source: ESPNChicago.com - Jeff Dickerson

Chicago Bears QB Brian Hoyer (arm) was shaken up in the second quarter of the Thursday, Oct. 20, game against the Green Bay Packers. QB Matt Barkley was seen warming up on the sidelines, but Hoyer was also seen walking the sidelines before heading to the locker room holding his left arm.

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NFL Network reported that Coach John Fox said during the game that Hoyer suffered a broken arm. We have a hard time getting overly excited about Barkley replacing Hoyer but as we saw with Hoyer, this offense is capable of producing numbers.

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MIA - RB Arian Foster full go

Source: MiamiDolphins.com
Miami Dolphins RB Arian Foster (hamstring) participated fully in practice Thursday, Oct. 20.
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Foster returns to a full-blown RBBC situation, with Jay Ajayi coming off a huge game. We have no idea how Foster fits in, and as it stands don't see him as much more than an RB5 unless Ajayi's production takes a faceplant.
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DET - TE Eric Ebron sits out practice again

Source: NFLMedia.com

Detroit Lions TE Eric Ebron (ankle, knee) missed practice again Thursday, Oct. 20.

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With Ebron likely out, there's no reason to start a tight end for the Lions.

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IND - RB Frank Gore a full participant

Source: Colts.com

Indianapolis Colts RB Frank Gore (rest) participated fully in practice Thursday, Oct. 20.

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Gore has a great matchup this week against Tennessee and we expect him to put up solid RB2 numbers. Last week Gore had the first 100-yard rushing game for the Colts since 2012, which is both depressing and great all at once. Great for Gore, who continues to play at a high level at 33 and depressing for the Colts because that's a long time without a 100 yard game.

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DET - RB Theo Riddick misses practice again

Source: NFLMedia.com

Detroit Lions RB Theo Riddick (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 20.

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Zach Zenner and Justin Forsett will get Riddick's carries and targets. Last week Zenner got most of the carries and Forsett gave him a breather. The split might be a bit more even this week, but Zenner is still the better bet with a chance for RB3 production.

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IND - TE Dwayne Allen sidelined

Source: Colts.com

Indianapolis Colts TE Dwayne Allen (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 20.

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Allen is likely out, and that means Jack Doyle (who sounds like a film noir private eye) will get the tight end targets. When not chasing the Maltese Falcon or hitting "mugs" with a "blackjack" Doyle should have TE2 production.

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ATL - WR Mohamed Sanu has limited practice

Source: AtlantaFalcons.com

Atlanta Falcons WR Mohamed Sanu (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 20.

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Sanu is no more than a bye week/emergency start, as he is too inconsistent in this offense (as he was in Cincinnati) to trust otherwise. Start him as no more than a WR6 but be forewarned, you never know when he will lay an egg.

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SD - WR Travis Benjamin limited

Source: Chargers.com

Updating a previous report, San Diego Chargers WR Travis Benjamin (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 20. As reported earlier, he is expected to play if he doesn't have any setbacks.

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As it looks good for Benjamin, he's a good WR4 start, and could have WR3 upside if this becomes a shootout.

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BUF - WR Robert Woods in walking boot

Source: WKBW.com - Joe Buscaglia

Buffalo Bills WR Robert Woods (foot) is wearing a walking boot but said he is doing everything he can to play in Week 7.

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If LeSean McCoy is out, the Bills might have to throw more. We're not sold Woods makes it in, but if he does he might warrant WR4 consideration.

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CLE - Coach thinks WR Terrelle Pryor will play

Source: ClevelandBrowns.com

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said he is optimistic that WR Terrelle Pryor (hamstring) will be able to play in Week 7.

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That would be a big help to the Browns who have little in the passing attack aside from Pryor and Gary Barnidge. We'll see if he can practice tomorrow before we get too excited though, and overall this is a shaky matchup.

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SEA - RB C.J. Prosise expected to play

Source: 710 ESPN Seattle - Liz Mathews

Seattle Seahawks RB C.J. Prosise (wrist) is expected to play in the Week 7 road game against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday, Oct. 19. He has been inactive for the past four games.

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This is Christine Michael's backfield and everyone else is just looking for a taste here or there. Prosise won't have much impact, while Michael should have an RB1 day.

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Source: footballguys.com

BarkingToad · 10-22-16, 05:32 AM

Didn't McCoy miss a bunch of games last year due to hamstring?

LT Profits · 10-22-16, 03:23 PM

Saturday Update

KC - RB Jamaal Charles has swelling in knee

Source: Chiefs.com - B.J. Kissel

Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 21, due to some swelling in his surgically repaired knee and will be listed as questionable for Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints.

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Spencer Ware moves up to strong RB1 status with this news. New Orleans has been giving up touchdowns to running backs in bunches this year and it sounds like Charles workload is going to be scaled back if he plays.

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NE - Questionable tag for WR Julian Edelman

Source: Patriots.com

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (foot) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 21, and is listed as questionable for Week 7.

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Edelman has been marginalized to a secondary option in the Patriots passing game, which is now oriented around their all-world tight end combination. He's a high ceiling WR3/Flex against the Steelers this weekend.

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NE - TE Martellus Bennett's status in question

Source: Patriots.com

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 21, and is listed as questionable for Week 7.

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Bennett will play against Pittsburgh and he has a high ceiling despite his questionable designation.

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CLE - WR Terrelle Pryor has a shot to play Week 7

Source: SiriusXM NFL Radio

Cleveland Browns WR Terrelle Pryor (hamstring) has 'a chance' to play Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to head coach Hue Jackson.

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That's not very optimistic. With only one limited practice this week, we expect Pryor to sit. If he does play against Cincinnati, he'll be a boom/bust WR3/Flex play with risk of re-injury or limited effectiveness.

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HOU - WR Will Fuller good to go for MNF

Source: NFL Network - James Palmer

Houston Texans WR Will Fuller (hamstring) will play in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos after failing to log a snap despite being active in Week 6.

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Fuller looks like he'll play but will have a tough matchups against the stifling Broncos secondary.

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PIT - RB DeAngelo Williams will not play Week 7

Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler

Pittsburgh Steelers RB DeAngelo Williams (knee) has been ruled out Week 7 against the New England Patriots.

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Fitzgerald Toussaint will back up LeVeon Bell this week. With Ben Roethlisberger out for at least a few weeks and Williams hurting, his place as an essential handcuff hold is getting precarious in short bench leagues.

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DAL - WR Dez Bryant should be cleared for Week 8

Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota

Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant (knee) is expected to return Week 8 versus the Philadelphia Eagles, according to team owner Jerry Jones.

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Bryant will get back into our lineups against the Eagles, whose defense is starting lose their dominant early season form. He might not have the same ceiling with Dak Prescott as he has with Tony Romo, but Bryant will still be a WR2 for fantasy.
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BUF - RB LeSean McCoy's status to be decided Sunday

Source: NFL.com - Jeremy Bergman

Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy (hamstring) will be a game-time decision, according to head coach Rex Ryan.

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It looks like he will a true game-time decision after all. Consider McCoy a boom/bust RB1 if he plays because of the risk of in-game re-injury. If McCoy is out, Mike Gillislee will be a low RB2 with upside against the Dolphins.

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WAS - Questionable tag for WR DeSean Jackson

Source: NFL

Washington Redskins WR DeSean Jackson (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 21, and is listed as questionable for Week 7.

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Jackson is facing a Lions secondary that recently allowed Eddie Royal and Kenny Britt to go off for over 100 yards against them. As long as he's active, he'll be worth a look as a boom/bust WR3/Flex.

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OAK - RB Latavius Murray questionable for Week 7

Source: NFL

Oakland Raiders RB Latavius Murray (toe) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 21, and is listed as questionable for Week 7.

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Murray could return this week, but he'll be mired in a three-way committee against a sometimes tough Jacksonville defense. He's just trying to justify a spot on our rosters at this point.

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IND - WR T.Y. Hilton's status in question

Source: NFL

Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton (hip) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 21, but is listed as questionable for Week 7.

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Hilton has been on the injury report for most of this season, but he is producing like an elite WR1 when his game is on. The lack of complementary targets is making Hilton's job a little harder, but it's also giving him a massive target share. He's a WR1 against the Titans this week.

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MIA - RB Arian Foster listed as questionable

Source: MiamiDolphins.com

Miami Dolphins RB Arian Foster (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 21, but is listed as questionable for Week 7.

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Jay Ajayi should lead this backfield as long as he doesn't end back in doghouse like he was at the beginning of the season. Foster is only worth carrying in deep PPR leagues.

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ARI - QB Carson Palmer shows signs of progress

Source: The Arizona Republic - Kent Somers

Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (hamstring) threw 'some' during the open portion of practice Friday, Oct. 21, according to The Arizona Republic's Kent Somers.

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Palmer has a tough matchup against Seattle this week and it appears that he is not 100%. It's best to leave him on your bench if you can.

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MIN - WR Stefon Diggs questionable for Week 7

Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Matt Vensel

Minnesota Vikings WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) will be listed as questionable for Week 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles, although head coach Mike Zimmer told the media Friday, Oct. 21 that he expects Diggs to play.

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Diggs hot start is small in the rear view mirror now. He's just a low ceiling WR3/Flex play against the Eagles with the Vikings and Sam Bradford working in more of their secondary receiving options in a low volume pass offense.

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BAL - WR Steve Smith listed as doubtful again

Source: NFLMedia.com

Baltimore Ravens WR Steve Smith (ankle) has been listed as doubtful for the team's Week 7 game Sunday, Oct. 23, versus the New York Jets. He also sat out practice again Friday, Oct. 21.

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Mike Wallace will be the #1 receiver this week, but Joe Flacco is hurting and he might see a lot of Darrelle Revis. Dennis Pitta will also see more targets with Smith out, but he is only a low ceiling PPR play at tight end.

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WAS - WR Josh Doctson heads to injured reserve

Source: The Washington Post - Master Tesfatsion

Washington Redskins WR Josh Doctson (Achilles) has been placed on injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the team promoted WR Maurice Harris from the practice squad.

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It's best for Doctson's dynasty outlook to be shut down and give his achilles more time to get right. Jordan Reed's red zone role will be intact when he gets back, and Jamison Crowder and Pierre Garcon will stay in our flex play/bench depth tier with Doctson shelved.

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NE - RB Dion Lewis' return not imminent?

Source: Boston Herald - Jeff Howe

New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis (knee) was eligible to practice this week but did not, and the Boston Herald's Jeff Howe speculates 'it's certainly possible Lewis' return isn't imminent'.

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Lewis is only a stash in very deep PPR leagues right now. He isn't near a return and the Patriots likely won't give him near the same workload he had last year. James White's spot as the PPR upside running back for the Patriots is safe.

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NYG - Odell Beckham probable

Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan

New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hip) was listed as probable for Week 7 by the team Friday, Oct. 21.

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You can go back to Beckham this week coming off of his first, but likely not last, transcendental performance this year.

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SD - WR Travis Benjamin limited Friday

Source: NFL

San Diego Chargers WR Travis Benjamin (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 21, and is listed as questionable for Week 7.

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Benjamin should go and is a boom/bust WR3/Flex play against the Falcons. This could be a high-scoring game in the Georgia Dome with the quality of both quarterbacks.

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JAX - TE Julius Thomas' status in question

Source: NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars TE Julius Thomas (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 21, and is listed as questionable for Week 7.

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Thomas should play but he hasn't given us a reason to start him for a while. The matchup against the Raiders is potentially a good one, but Thomas and more importantly Blake Bortles have to be effective for it to take. Thomas isn't a TE1 right now.

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SF - WR Torrey Smith listed as questionable

Source: Sacramento Bee - Matt Barrows

San Francisco 49ers WR Torrey Smith (back) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 21, and will be questionable to play Week 7 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Smith has a good matchup against a Tampa secondary that has given up deep balls to inferior wide receivers this year. You'll have to wait for the late inactives, but if Smith goes, he's an upside play in your deep league flex slot.

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BUF - TE Charles Clay questionable

Source: BuffaloBills.com

Buffalo Bills TE Charles Clay (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 21, and is listed as questionable for Week 7.

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Clay should play and lead the Bills in targets with de facto #1 wide receiver Robert Woods out.

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BUF - WR Robert Woods unlikely to play

Source: BuffaloBills.com

Buffalo Bills WR Robert Woods (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 21, and is listed as doubtful for Week 7.

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Tyrod Taylor's thin passing games gets even thinner this week. Look for tight end Charles Clay to lead the team in targets. Walter Powell and Marquise Goodwin will get more work at wide receiver with Woods out.

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BAL - QB Joe Flacco returns to practice Friday

Source: NFLMedia.com

Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco (shoulder) returned to practice Friday, Oct. 21, getting in a full session. He's being considered questionable to play in the team's Week 7 game Sunday, Oct. 23, against the New York Jets.

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Flacco will play this week, but he is a low ceiling streamer coming into the game hurting and without Steve Smith.

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CIN - TE Tyler Eifert's status yet to be determined

Source: Bengals.com - Geoff Hobson

Cincinnati Bengals TE Tyler Eifert (back) will not be a game-time decision, according to head coach Marvin Lewis, who said he'll make the call on whether the Pro Bowler will make his season debut in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns.

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Eifert won't play a full complement of snaps if he does go, so he'll be a boom/bust low TE1 play if active. Cleveland is a good matchup, so if you don't have an obvious play over Eifert, give him a shot if he is active on Sunday.

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DET - No practice again for RB Theo Riddick

Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Detroit Lions RB Theo Riddick (ankle) missed practice for the third straight day Friday, Oct. 21.

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Riddick is unlikely to play this week. If Dwayne Washington also can't go, Zach Zenner will merit flex consideration, but if Washington goes, expect him and Zenner to split the work with Justin Forsett mixed in, leaving us with no play in the Lions backfield.
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IND - TE Dwayne Allen ruled out Week 7

Source: FOX 59 Indianapolis - Mike Chappell

Indianapolis Colts TE Dwayne Allen (ankle) will not play Week 7 against the Tennessee Titans.

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Jack Doyle gets the start and he should be a solid TE streamer this week. Basketball convert Erik Swoope will also get some play as the #2 tight end in an offense that is missing two of their top three wide receivers.

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Source: footballguys.com

mr. leisure · 10-22-16, 08:11 PM

LeSean McCoy should be good to go sunday .

El Nino · 10-23-16, 04:10 AM

Injuries piling up

LT Profits · 10-23-16, 09:07 AM

Sunday Morning Injury Report

*Note: Monday night players with asterisk practice Thursday/Friday/Saturday

Quarterbacks
Player	Injury	Practice Participation			Game Status	FBGs Expects
Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Andrew Luck	Ankle	Full	Limited	Full	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Russell Wilson	Ankle/Knee	Full	Full	Full	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Carson Palmer	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	Limited	Questionable	Expected to Play
Ben Roethlisberger	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Declared Out	Inactive
Joe Flacco	Shoulder	DNP	DNP	Full	Questionable	Expected to Play
Brock Osweiler*	Foot	Limited*	Limited*	Full	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Trevor Siemian*	Shoulder	Full*	Full*	Full*	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Josh McCown	Shoulder	Limited	Limited	Limited	Declared Out	Likely Inactive
Running Backs
Player	Injury	Practice Participation			Game Status	FBGs Expects
Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
LeSean McCoy	Hamstring	Limited	DNP	Limited	Questionable	Likely to Play / Limited
Doug Martin	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	Declared Out	Inactive
Carlos Hyde	Shoulder	DNP	DNP	DNP	Declared Out	Inactive
Matt Forte	Knee	Limited	Full	Full	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Jamaal Charles	Knee	Not Listed	Not Listed	Limited	Questionable	Likely Inactive
Thomas Rawls	Fibula	DNP	DNP	DNP	Declared Out	Inactive
Frank Gore	Not Injury Related	DNP	Full	Full	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Latavius Murray	Toe	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable	Expected to Play
Theo Riddick	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	Declared Out	Inactive
Rashad Jennings	Thumb	Full	Full	Full	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Arian Foster	Hamstring	Full	Full	Full	Questionable	Expected to Play
DeAngelo Williams	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Declared Out	Inactive
Dwayne Washington	Ankle	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable	Expected to Play
C.J. Prosise	Wrist	Full	Full	Full	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Wide Receivers
Player	Injury	Practice Participation			Game Status	FBGs Expects
Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Odell Beckham	Hip	DNP	Limited	Limited	Not Listed	Active / Limited
DeAndre Hopkins*	Hamstring	Limited*	Full*	Full*	Not Listed	Expected to Play
T.Y. Hilton	Hip	Limited	DNP	Full	Questionable	Expected to Play
Emmanuel Sanders*	Hip	Full*	Full*	Full*	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Stefon Diggs	Groin	Limited	Limited	Full	Questionable	Expected to Play
Terrelle Pryor	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	Limited	Questionable	Game-time Decision
Julian Edelman	Foot	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable	Expected to Play
Jordan Matthews	Knee	Limited	Full	Full	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Will Fuller*	Hamstring	Limited*	Limited*	Full*	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Travis Benjamin	Knee	DNP	Limited	Limited	Questionable	Likely to Play
John Brown	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful	Likely Inactive
DeSean Jackson	Shoulder	DNP	DNP	Limited	Questionable	Likely to Play
Steve Smith	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful	Inactive
Mohamed Sanu	Groin	Not Listed	Limited	Full	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Robert Woods	Foot	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful	Inactive
Torrey Smith	Back	Not Listed	Limited	Limited	Questionable	Likely to Play
Allen Hurns	Shoulder	Limited	DNP	Full	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Jeremy Kerley	Ankle	Full	Full	Full	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Kamar Aiken	Thigh	Not Listed	Limited	Full	Questionable	Likely Active
Donte Moncrief	Shoulder	DNP	DNP	DNP	Declared Out	Inactive
Corey Coleman	Hand	DNP	DNP	DNP	Declared Out	Inactive
Jaron Brown	Knee	DNP	DNP	Limited	Questionable	Awaiting Information
Phillip Dorsett	Foot/Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	Declared Out	Inactive
Josh Doctson	Achilles	DNP	DNP	IR	IR	Inactive
Markus Wheaton	Shoulder	DNP	DNP	DNP	Declared Out	Inactive
Tight Ends
Player	Injury	Practice Participation			Game Status	FBGs Expects
Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Jordan Reed	Concussion	Limited	DNP	DNP	Declared Out	Inactive
Tyler Eifert	Back/Ankle	Limited	Limited	Full	Questionable	Expected to Play / Limited
Jimmy Graham	Knee / Hip	Full	DNP	Full	Not Listed	Expected to Play
Martellus Bennett	Ankle	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable	Expected to Play
Julius Thomas	Ankle	Not Listed	Limited	Limited	Questionable	Game-time Decision
Dwayne Allen	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	Declared Out	Inactive
Eric Ebron	Ankle/Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Declared Out	Inactive
Charles Clay	Ankle	DNP	Limited	Limited	Questionable	Expected to Play
Jordan Cameron	Concussion	DNP	DNP	DNP	Declared Out	Inactive

Source: footballguys.com

BarkingToad · 10-23-16, 11:17 PM

Bradford really showed his former team something

Otters27 · 10-24-16, 06:52 AM

Could be time to start fading the Vikings. Can't trust Bradford

LT Profits · 10-24-16, 07:51 AM

Monday Update

ATL - RB Tevin Coleman has hamstring injury

Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure

Atlanta Falcons RB Tevin Coleman (hamstring) left the Week 7 game against the San Diego Chargers due to a hamstring injury. He is sitting on the sidelines without his helmet. Coleman tried walking around for a minute but sat back down.
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Coleman had one of the better runs of his career on his touchdown, but his momentum came to a screeching halt. Next week, Devonta Freeman could be the feature back next week against Green Bay.
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BUF - RB LeSean McCoy felt pain in hamstring
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Rodak
Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy (hamstring) said Sunday, Oct. 23, that he felt 'a little pain in his injured left hamstring in the Week 7 game against the Miami Dolphins while running a pass route in the third quarter. He and the team decided to sit him for the remainder of the game. 'I just tried to take off,' he said. 'The smartest thing to do (was to sit), instead of re-injuring anything or making it worse. I kind of felt it was a warning.'
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The Bills took the loss today and have the dreaded Patriots up next. Their bye isn't until Week 10, so they will have a similar decision on McCoy next week, and fantasy owners will too if McCoy's practice schedule is similar to this week. He shredded the Patriots a few weeks ago, but it will hard to trust him this week.
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NYJ - QB Geno Smith injures knee
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini
New York Jets QB Geno Smith (knee) suffered a knee injury in Week 7 and is considered questionable to return.
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Ryan Fitzpatrick is back, but it's fair to wonder if we will see Bryce Petty or Christian Hackenberg by the end of the year with the way the Jets quarterback situation is going.
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CLE - QB Cody Kessler may have concussion
Source: NFL.com - Mark E. Ortega
Cleveland Browns QB Cody Kessler (head) left the team's Week 7 game early and is being evaluated for a concussion. Kessler has been replaced by QB Kevin Hogan.
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The Browns have now used six different quarterbacks this year. Josh McCown could start next week against the Jets if Kessler is concussed and not cleared.
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WAS - TE Jordan Reed expected to miss more time
Source: ESPN - Britt McHenry
Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (concussion) is not expected to play in the team's Week 8 game. He probably will be able to return after the Week 9 bye.
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We can't be sure he'll be back in Week 10 because of the nature of concussion symptoms. Don't throw Vernon Davis back just yet.
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DET - WR Golden Tate targeted 12 times in win
Source: The Associated Press
Detroit Lions WR Golden Tate had six receptions for 93 yards in the Week 7 game against the Washington Redskins. He was targeted 12 times.
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Tate is fully back in the offense and in your lineup. He's a solid WR3/Flex heading into Houston as the problems that got him benched three weeks ago are behind him.
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DET - WR Marvin Jones leads way in Week 7
Source: The Associated Press
Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones posted four receptions for a team-high 94 yards on five targets in the Week 7 game against the Washington Redskins.
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Jones longest play of the day also knocked Josh Norman out of the game with a concussion. He'll have the highest ceiling of any Lions receiver weekly being the primary downfield receiver in the Lions offense.
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MIA - RB Jay Ajayi makes history in win
Source: The Associated Press
Miami Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi rushed 28 times for 214 yards and a touchdown in the Week 7 game against the Buffalo Bills, becoming just the fourth player in NFL history to run for 200 or more yards in back-to-back games joining former Dolphins RB Ricky Williams and Hall of Famers Earl Campbell and O.J. Simpson.
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Ajayi is fully out of the doghouse and knocking on the door of everyweek running back fantasy starter status in the newfound Dolphins running game. He'll face a great test after the bye when Miami faces the Jets in Week 9.
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NYJ - WR Brandon Marshall held to 39 yards
Source: NFL.com
New York Jets WR Brandon Marshall caught three passes for 39 yards against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7.
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Marshall was left out in the cold as the Jets actually went run heavy in this game. Next week against the Browns should be another game where the Jets can go run heavy, but Marshall can still be a strong play because of the quality of the matchup.
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NYJ - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick solid in relief
Source: NFL.com
New York Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick went 9-for-14 for 120 yards and one touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7. Fitzpatrick entered the game when QB Geno Smith (knee) left with an injury.
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Fitzpatrick still has minimal fantasy value, but if he is the starter against Cleveland next week, he could be worth a streamer play.
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CIN - TE Tyler Eifert held to one catch
Source: The Associated Press
Cincinnati Bengals TE Tyler Eifert caught one pass for nine yards against the Cleveland Browns in Week 7.
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Eifert was quiet but he can only go up from here. The running game was strong and allowed the Bengals to have more rush attempts than pass attempts in this one, with two long scores (including a hail mary) accounting for Andy Dalton's touchdown passes. Eifert will be worth a look as your TE1 against Washington next week.
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CIN - RB Jeremy Hill rushes for 168 yards
Source: NFL.com
Cincinnati Bengals RB Jeremy Hill rushed for 168 yards and one touchdown on nine carries against the Cleveland Browns in Week 7. He also caught two passes for 24 yards during the game.
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Hill ripped off a long run to get things going for the Bengals early, and his 74-yard touchdown run allowed Cincinnati to pull away from the Browns in the second half. He still has a wide range of weekly outcomes, but at least Hill showed his weekly ceiling - even on limited touches - in this one. Matt Forte will get the Browns run defense next week.
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CIN - QB Andy Dalton surpasses 300-yard mark
Source: NFL.com
Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton went 19-for-28 for 308 yards and two touchdowns against the Cleveland Browns in Week 7.
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Dalton's totals were inflated by a first-half hail mary. He'll be a high floor streamer against Washington next week.
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CLE - TE Gary Barnidge has solid outing
Source: NFL.com
Cleveland Browns TE Gary Barnidge caught six passes for 66 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7.
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Barnidge stayed afloat on a day where the rest of the Browns pass offense was sunk by the injury to Cody Kessler. His fantasy value was been durable as a low TE1 through six different quarterbacks this year.
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WAS - CB Josh Norman in concussion protocol
Source: NFL.com - Mark E. Ortega
Washington Redskins CB Josh Norman (concussion) suffered a concussion while trying to stop a catch by Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones. Norman is out of the game and will not return.
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Washington's pass defense takes a huge hit with the loss of their shutdown corner.
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LA - RB Todd Gurley involved in run, pass game
Source: NFL.com
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley rushed for 57 yards on 15 carries against the New York Giants in Week 7. He also caught six passes for 35 yards during the game.
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Gurley remains involved enough in the pass offense to stay in solid RB2 territory, and the touchdown upside will be there if the defense and/or passing game improve. The bye week should help reset priorities for the Rams and their troubled offense. It's too late to sell Gurley high, but at least he gets the league-worst 49ers run defense in Week 16.
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Source: footballguys.com