LAC - QB Philip Rivers in concussion protocol
Source: Chargers.com
Los Angeles Chargers QB Philip Rivers (concussion) is going through the concussion protocol, according to head coach Anthony Lynn.
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This came a bit out of nowhere as Rivers was not examined for a concussion in the game on Sunday. The team has a game at home against Buffalo in Week 11. If Rivers can't go, then we'd see Kellen Clemens as the team's starter.
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ATL - RB Devonta Freeman in protocol
Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman (concussion) is in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Freeman has not been ruled out for Week 11, however, contrary to previous reports.
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Freeman is banged up and likely to miss the Week 11 game against the Seahawks. We should see Tevin Coleman get the start, and he's got RB1 upside even in a tough matchup. Terron Ward could get a few snaps as the change-of-pace back behind Coleman if Freeman misses the game.
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JAX - WR Allen Hurns unlikely to play
Source: ESPN.com - Mike DiRocco
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Allen Hurns (ankle) likely will not play in Week 11 because of the ankle injury he suffered in Week 10, according to head coach Doug Marrone.
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We could see the Jaguars activate rookie WR Dede Westbrook off Injured Reserve this week. Without Hurns, Marqise Lee would take over as the primary target and Westbrook could stretch the field as a big-play option on the other side.
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HOU - WR Will Fuller to miss time
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Updating previous reports, Houston Texans WR Will Fuller (ribs) is expected to miss at least one game with cracked ribs suffered in Week 10.
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Ribs injuries are painful to deal with, and a return for Fuller in a week or two will all come down to how much pain he can tolerate. While Fuller is down, Bruce Ellington should take over as the receiver opposite DeAndre Hopkins.
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WAS - Washington works out two RBs
Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates
Free-agent RBs Ronnie Hillman (Cowboys) and Daryl Richardson (Colts) worked out for the Washington Redskins Monday, Nov. 13, according to a source.
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With Rob Kelley (ankle, knee) down, Washington needs help at the position. We'll see Samaje Perine as the lead back and Chris Thompson continue as a valuable (and explosive) change-of-pace back. Hillman and Richardson are kind of the same player....speedy backs who can thrive in space.
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TEN - Limited practice for TE Delanie Walker
Source: NFL
Tennessee Titans TE Delanie Walker (forearm) was limited during the team's walkthrough Monday, Nov. 13.
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It's a short week for the Titans as they play against the Steelers on Thursday night. Walker is likely to play in Week 11 and he's got TE1 upside anytime he's on the field.
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GB - RB Ty Montgomery may play in Week 11
Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
Green Bay Packers RB Ty Montgomery (ribs) appears to have a chance to play in the team's Week 11 game, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.
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This would change the fantasy value of rookie RB Jamaal Williams. Ribs injuries always come down to pain tolerance. If Montgomery does play, we wouldn't expect him to take on a full workload due to this injury.
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MIN - QB Case Keenum likely to remain starter this week
Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora
Minnesota Vikings QB Case Keenum is expected to start despite QB Teddy Bridgewater being available to return per Jason La Canfora.
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Keenum threw four touchdowns on Sunday...but he also threw two interceptions. So long as the Vikings are winning, we don't see them being quick to pull Keenum. In deep leagues that start two QBs (or flex QBs), then hold onto Bridgewater in case he gets his shot.
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BAL - RB Danny Woodhead's status uncertain
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Baltimore Ravens RB Danny Woodhead (hamstring) will continue to take part in practice, but head coach John Harbaugh said he is not sure if Woodhead will be activated from the Reserve/Injured list this week.
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Woodhead is an interesting stash player in deeper leagues. He's set to return this week of the team feels he's healthy enough, and Woodhead has RB2 or flex value in PPR leagues based on his skill set and his role in the Ravens offense.
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DEN - No timetable for QB Paxton Lynch
Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis
Denver Broncos QB Paxton Lynch (shoulder) continues to recover from his shoulder ailment and has no time frame for his return, according to head coach Vance Joseph. Lynch has been throwing intermediate passes, but not deep passes.
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The Broncos are not rushing Lynch whatsoever. They aren't winning with Trevor Siemian or Brock Osweiler, but for now the team is staying with Osweiler as the starter. If Lynch gets healthy enough to start, we feel the team moves to him as the starter to see if he can develop. Lynch, a first-round pick in 2016, has been a massive bust to this point in his career.
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JAX - WR Dede Westbrook ready to play
Source: FirstCoastNews.com - Mike Kaye
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Dede Westbrook (core) is set to return in Week 11, according to head coach Doug Marrone.
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Expect Westbrook to get activated off Injured Reserve. The speedy rookie from Oklahoma can take the top off the defense in a hurry. There are shades of DeSean Jackson (Buccaneers) when you think of Westbrook's skill set and perhaps NFL potential.
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WAS - RB Rob Kelley could go to IR
Source: ESPN.com - John Keim
Washington Redskins RB Rob Kelley (ankle, knee) might be placed on the Reserve/Injured list after suffering a high-ankle sprain and a medial collateral ligament sprain in Week 10. Kelley will at least miss multiple games.
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Fantasy owners need to grab rookie RB Samaje Perine off the waiver wire. The big-bodied rookie will serve as the lead back for Washington while Kelley is out. We'll also see plenty of Chris Thompson as per usual.
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CLE - WR Corey Coleman good to go next week
Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich
Cleveland Browns WR Corey Coleman (hand) will be fully prepared to play in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach Hue Jackson.
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Rookie QB DeShone Kizer gets the team's best WR back this week...but they're facing a fantastic pass defense in the Jaguars. His fantasy potential this week could be stunted by the matchup, but Coleman makes for a fine lottery ticket add with WR2 upside.
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CLE - QB DeShone Kizer showing more leadership
Source: ClevelandBrowns.com - Andrew Gribble
Cleveland Browns QB DeShone Kizer appeared to be more vocal with the defense and special teams throughout the Week 10 loss to the Detroit Lions, according to head coach Hue Jackson. The rookie is seemingly embracing his role as a leader.
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He's showing more leadership, and that's a good thing. However, Kizer still has a ton of bad habits that he had from his days in college at Notre Dame. He'll often hold onto the ball too long, lock onto his primary target and will be late throwing the ball. Until we see better anticipation from Kizer, we're not going to be overly excited about his dynasty potential. We'll see how getting top WR Corey Coleman back helps Kizer in the coming weeks.
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PHI - TE Zach Ertz practices in full
Source: CSNPhilly.com - Dave Zangaro
Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz (hamstring) logged a full practice Monday, Nov. 13.
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Ertz missed the team's Week 9 win over the Broncos, and the Eagles had the week off for a bye in Week 10. Ertz had plenty of time to fully recover and should be back in action in Week 11. If he's on the field, Ertz should be in your lineup as a TE1.
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SEA - RB Chris Carson could return in December?
Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta
Seattle Seahawks RB Chris Carson (leg, ankle) has 'a chance' to return from the Reserve/Injured list sometime in December, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
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Carson broke his leg and had surgery to repair the damage in early October. He's got a small chance to return later in the year, and the Seahawks would consider bringing him back because they aren't having any success running the football. The rookie showed flashes before the injury and is a dynasty prospect we appreciate.
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SF - San Francisco undecided about quarterback
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco
San Francisco 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo will remain around the team facility during the club's Week 11 bye in order to learn as much about the offense as possible from head coach Kyle Shanahan, who suggested he does not have a plan yet when it comes to naming a starting quarterback for Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks.
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Fantasy owners want to see Garoppolo as the starter but coming off their first win of the season the 49ers may not want to make the switch. Garoppolo is still learning the offense -- and the very complex language of the Shanahan system. In start 2-QB leagues (or QB-flex leagues), fantasy owners can hang onto Garoppolo if they have the bench space.
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HOU - QB Tom Savage will start again
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Houston Texans QB Tom Savage will start in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals, according to head coach Bill O'Brien.
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Savage has two touchdowns and two interceptions over the last two weeks as the team's starter. He's not an exciting option by any means, but O'Brien must think he's a better option (at this time) over T.J. Yates.
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GB - RB Aaron Jones out 3-6 weeks
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones (knee) is expected to miss three to six weeks with his medial collateral ligament injury, according to a source.
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With Ty Montgomery (ribs) banged up too, the Packers will turn to rookie RB Jamaal Williams. Going up against the Bears in Week 10, Williams carried the ball 20 times for 67 yards.
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Source: footballguys.com
Source: Chargers.com
Los Angeles Chargers QB Philip Rivers (concussion) is going through the concussion protocol, according to head coach Anthony Lynn.
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This came a bit out of nowhere as Rivers was not examined for a concussion in the game on Sunday. The team has a game at home against Buffalo in Week 11. If Rivers can't go, then we'd see Kellen Clemens as the team's starter.
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ATL - RB Devonta Freeman in protocol
Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman (concussion) is in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Freeman has not been ruled out for Week 11, however, contrary to previous reports.
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Freeman is banged up and likely to miss the Week 11 game against the Seahawks. We should see Tevin Coleman get the start, and he's got RB1 upside even in a tough matchup. Terron Ward could get a few snaps as the change-of-pace back behind Coleman if Freeman misses the game.
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JAX - WR Allen Hurns unlikely to play
Source: ESPN.com - Mike DiRocco
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Allen Hurns (ankle) likely will not play in Week 11 because of the ankle injury he suffered in Week 10, according to head coach Doug Marrone.
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We could see the Jaguars activate rookie WR Dede Westbrook off Injured Reserve this week. Without Hurns, Marqise Lee would take over as the primary target and Westbrook could stretch the field as a big-play option on the other side.
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HOU - WR Will Fuller to miss time
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Updating previous reports, Houston Texans WR Will Fuller (ribs) is expected to miss at least one game with cracked ribs suffered in Week 10.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Ribs injuries are painful to deal with, and a return for Fuller in a week or two will all come down to how much pain he can tolerate. While Fuller is down, Bruce Ellington should take over as the receiver opposite DeAndre Hopkins.
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WAS - Washington works out two RBs
Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates
Free-agent RBs Ronnie Hillman (Cowboys) and Daryl Richardson (Colts) worked out for the Washington Redskins Monday, Nov. 13, according to a source.
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With Rob Kelley (ankle, knee) down, Washington needs help at the position. We'll see Samaje Perine as the lead back and Chris Thompson continue as a valuable (and explosive) change-of-pace back. Hillman and Richardson are kind of the same player....speedy backs who can thrive in space.
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TEN - Limited practice for TE Delanie Walker
Source: NFL
Tennessee Titans TE Delanie Walker (forearm) was limited during the team's walkthrough Monday, Nov. 13.
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It's a short week for the Titans as they play against the Steelers on Thursday night. Walker is likely to play in Week 11 and he's got TE1 upside anytime he's on the field.
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GB - RB Ty Montgomery may play in Week 11
Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
Green Bay Packers RB Ty Montgomery (ribs) appears to have a chance to play in the team's Week 11 game, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.
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This would change the fantasy value of rookie RB Jamaal Williams. Ribs injuries always come down to pain tolerance. If Montgomery does play, we wouldn't expect him to take on a full workload due to this injury.
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MIN - QB Case Keenum likely to remain starter this week
Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora
Minnesota Vikings QB Case Keenum is expected to start despite QB Teddy Bridgewater being available to return per Jason La Canfora.
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Keenum threw four touchdowns on Sunday...but he also threw two interceptions. So long as the Vikings are winning, we don't see them being quick to pull Keenum. In deep leagues that start two QBs (or flex QBs), then hold onto Bridgewater in case he gets his shot.
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BAL - RB Danny Woodhead's status uncertain
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Baltimore Ravens RB Danny Woodhead (hamstring) will continue to take part in practice, but head coach John Harbaugh said he is not sure if Woodhead will be activated from the Reserve/Injured list this week.
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Woodhead is an interesting stash player in deeper leagues. He's set to return this week of the team feels he's healthy enough, and Woodhead has RB2 or flex value in PPR leagues based on his skill set and his role in the Ravens offense.
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DEN - No timetable for QB Paxton Lynch
Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis
Denver Broncos QB Paxton Lynch (shoulder) continues to recover from his shoulder ailment and has no time frame for his return, according to head coach Vance Joseph. Lynch has been throwing intermediate passes, but not deep passes.
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The Broncos are not rushing Lynch whatsoever. They aren't winning with Trevor Siemian or Brock Osweiler, but for now the team is staying with Osweiler as the starter. If Lynch gets healthy enough to start, we feel the team moves to him as the starter to see if he can develop. Lynch, a first-round pick in 2016, has been a massive bust to this point in his career.
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JAX - WR Dede Westbrook ready to play
Source: FirstCoastNews.com - Mike Kaye
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Dede Westbrook (core) is set to return in Week 11, according to head coach Doug Marrone.
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Expect Westbrook to get activated off Injured Reserve. The speedy rookie from Oklahoma can take the top off the defense in a hurry. There are shades of DeSean Jackson (Buccaneers) when you think of Westbrook's skill set and perhaps NFL potential.
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WAS - RB Rob Kelley could go to IR
Source: ESPN.com - John Keim
Washington Redskins RB Rob Kelley (ankle, knee) might be placed on the Reserve/Injured list after suffering a high-ankle sprain and a medial collateral ligament sprain in Week 10. Kelley will at least miss multiple games.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Fantasy owners need to grab rookie RB Samaje Perine off the waiver wire. The big-bodied rookie will serve as the lead back for Washington while Kelley is out. We'll also see plenty of Chris Thompson as per usual.
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CLE - WR Corey Coleman good to go next week
Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich
Cleveland Browns WR Corey Coleman (hand) will be fully prepared to play in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach Hue Jackson.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Rookie QB DeShone Kizer gets the team's best WR back this week...but they're facing a fantastic pass defense in the Jaguars. His fantasy potential this week could be stunted by the matchup, but Coleman makes for a fine lottery ticket add with WR2 upside.
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CLE - QB DeShone Kizer showing more leadership
Source: ClevelandBrowns.com - Andrew Gribble
Cleveland Browns QB DeShone Kizer appeared to be more vocal with the defense and special teams throughout the Week 10 loss to the Detroit Lions, according to head coach Hue Jackson. The rookie is seemingly embracing his role as a leader.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
He's showing more leadership, and that's a good thing. However, Kizer still has a ton of bad habits that he had from his days in college at Notre Dame. He'll often hold onto the ball too long, lock onto his primary target and will be late throwing the ball. Until we see better anticipation from Kizer, we're not going to be overly excited about his dynasty potential. We'll see how getting top WR Corey Coleman back helps Kizer in the coming weeks.
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PHI - TE Zach Ertz practices in full
Source: CSNPhilly.com - Dave Zangaro
Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz (hamstring) logged a full practice Monday, Nov. 13.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Ertz missed the team's Week 9 win over the Broncos, and the Eagles had the week off for a bye in Week 10. Ertz had plenty of time to fully recover and should be back in action in Week 11. If he's on the field, Ertz should be in your lineup as a TE1.
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SEA - RB Chris Carson could return in December?
Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta
Seattle Seahawks RB Chris Carson (leg, ankle) has 'a chance' to return from the Reserve/Injured list sometime in December, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
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Carson broke his leg and had surgery to repair the damage in early October. He's got a small chance to return later in the year, and the Seahawks would consider bringing him back because they aren't having any success running the football. The rookie showed flashes before the injury and is a dynasty prospect we appreciate.
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SF - San Francisco undecided about quarterback
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco
San Francisco 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo will remain around the team facility during the club's Week 11 bye in order to learn as much about the offense as possible from head coach Kyle Shanahan, who suggested he does not have a plan yet when it comes to naming a starting quarterback for Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Fantasy owners want to see Garoppolo as the starter but coming off their first win of the season the 49ers may not want to make the switch. Garoppolo is still learning the offense -- and the very complex language of the Shanahan system. In start 2-QB leagues (or QB-flex leagues), fantasy owners can hang onto Garoppolo if they have the bench space.
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HOU - QB Tom Savage will start again
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Houston Texans QB Tom Savage will start in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals, according to head coach Bill O'Brien.
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Savage has two touchdowns and two interceptions over the last two weeks as the team's starter. He's not an exciting option by any means, but O'Brien must think he's a better option (at this time) over T.J. Yates.
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GB - RB Aaron Jones out 3-6 weeks
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones (knee) is expected to miss three to six weeks with his medial collateral ligament injury, according to a source.
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With Ty Montgomery (ribs) banged up too, the Packers will turn to rookie RB Jamaal Williams. Going up against the Bears in Week 10, Williams carried the ball 20 times for 67 yards.
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Source: footballguys.com