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KC - WR Tyreek Hill expected to play
Source: ESPN.com - Adam Teicher
Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill (foot) is expected to play against the Los Angeles Chargers this week, according to head coach Andy Reid.
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We'll feel better about his status if he can get a limited practice in on Wednesday. Hill played with the injury on Sunday against the Ravens and he praised the staff for taping his foot up effectively. They should limit him this week with the plan of having him ready on Thursday night. Stay tuned.
NYG - WR Odell Beckham Jr. feeling better
Source: New York Post - Paul Schwartz
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (quad) told reporters he 'felt a lot better' Monday, Dec. 10, as he continues his recovery from a bruised quad that kept him out Week 14 against the Washington Redskins.
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Giants coach Pat Shurmur had some positive comments about Beckham's status but he did not say whether or not the superstar receiver would play in Week 15. The Giants play the Titans this week and the early signs are good for Beckham's availability. We'll know more about his status on Wednesday.
SF - RB Matt Breida to be reevaluated
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco
San Francisco 49ers RB Matt Breida (ankle) will be reevaluated Wednesday, Dec. 12.
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We'll know more about his status after that reevaluation is done. He's been playing hurt most of the year but has had to miss some time with this ankle problem. If healthy-ish and playing, Breida has RB2 upside for Fantasy GMs in PPR leagues.
SF - WR Pierre Garcon to undergo surgery
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco
San Francisco 49ers WR Pierre Garcon (knee) is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Garcon is signed through the 2021 season with the 49ers but we think he might have played his last down in San Francisco. He's played in only 16 games over the last two years with the 49ers. Garcon is set to be on the books for $5.6 million in 2019. The 49ers move forward this year with Marquise Goodwin and rookie Dante Pettis as their top wideouts.
NYJ - QB Sam Darnold has good chance to play
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (foot) does not appear to be in any danger of missing the Week 15 game even though he suffered a foot injury during the last game, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
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Darnold was banged up again on Sunday but was able to finish the game. Bowles said Darnold's latest foot injury is not related to the foot injury he suffered earlier in the season.
BUF - RB Chris Ivory day-to-day
Source: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown
Buffalo Bills RB Chris Ivory (shoulder) is considered day-to-day because of a shoulder injury.
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Ivory would be the team's lead back if LeSean McCoy can't go this week due to a hamstring injury. With Ivory also banged up, the Bills are incredibly thin at the running back position. Marcus Murphy could get more work this week and gadget player/WR/RB Isaiah McKenzie could get some carries too. They do have Keith Ford on their practice squad if they need more bodies at the position.
NFL - Antoine Wesley declares for draft
Source: Twitter
Texas Tech WR Antoine Wesley announced Monday, Dec. 10, that he will enter the 2018 NFL Draft. "After much thought and prayer, and after receiving positive feedback from the NFL, I have decided to enter the 2019 NFL Draft," Wesley wrote in a Twitter post. "I look forward to continue working hard and making the sacrifices to achieve my lifelong dream of playing this game I love at the highest level."
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Wesley had a breakout season for the Red Raiders this year, racking up 1,410 receiving yards on 88 catches. Measuring in at 6'5" 200 pounds, Wesley has the concentration and consistency to be a favorite target of his quarterback. He can win at the catch point and can jump out of the building. We expect him to rise up draft boards during the testing portion of the pre-draft process.
LAC - RB Austin Ekeler avoided concussion
Source: ESPN.com - Eric D. Williams
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (neck) is day-to-day with a neck stinger he suffered in Week 14.
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Good news for the Chargers here...especially because they play on Thursday night against the Chiefs in Week 15. Reports indicate this could be the week that Melvin Gordon returns to the field after missing some time due to a knee injury. Ekeler is there to be the lead back in case Gordon does not yet return. Ekeler was also evaluated for concussion but was cleared and is not in the league's protocol.
WAS - WR Josh Doctson dealing with concussion
Source: ESPN.com - John Keim
Washington Redskins WR Josh Doctson (concussion) was placed in the league's concussion protocol Monday, Dec. 10.
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Doctson will have to obviously clear the protocol before he's back out there on the field. Washington's season has quickly gone in the tank, but Doctson has been a bit of a bright spot in recent weeks...and he's coming off a four-catch, 84-yard performance against the Giants.
NO - WR Ted Ginn could return from IR
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Triplett
New Orleans Saints WR Ted Ginn Jr. (knee) may still return from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 10.
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Getting Ginn back would give the passing game a speedy deep threat that hasn't necessarily been there every week for QB Drew Brees. Head coach Sean Payton has been encouraged by Ginn's rehabilitation. Ginn cannot be designated to return if teammate OG Josh LeRibeus (ankle) is designated, however.
WAS - TE Jordan Reed could miss rest of 2018
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (foot) is reportedly not dealing with a serious foot injury, but he may not play again this season due to a foot sprain.
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Reports vary about the severity of the foot injury. What's known is this; Reed has a long injury history and doesn't need to get rushed back to the field in a 2018 season that has quickly gone down the drain. Reed is signed through the 2021 season.
BAL - RB Kenneth Dixon to see more work
Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
Baltimore Ravens RB Kenneth Dixon should expected his role 'to grow going forward,' according to head coach John Harbaugh.
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Fantasy GMs should have picked up Dixon a couple of weeks ago when he was designated to return off of Injured Reserve. If you didn't have the bench space then (and he's still out there), you may have to make room for him now. It's clear they want to get Dixon more involved and he's got flex appeal as the fantasy playoffs continue.
BAL - QB Lamar Jackson no worse for wear
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) 'should be OK' according to head coach John Harbaugh despite missing the final two plays of the game in Week 14 versus the Kansas City Chiefs with a left ankle injury.
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Jackson should be okay but we'll know more about his status on Wednesday. With Joe Flacco (hip) getting better, the Ravens may choose to use both quarterbacks...or hand the job back to the veteran. Stay tuned.
BUF - RB LeSean McCoy day-to-day
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy (hamstring) is considered day-to-day with a hamstring strain after undergoing an MRI on Monday, Dec. 10.
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Hamstring injuries can linger so McCoy's practice status is worth monitoring all week. It's not like he's been lighting up the stat sheet anyway, so Fantasy GMs (and DFS players) have better options out there. The Bills would use Chris Ivory as their lead back if McCoy can't play in Week 15.
NYJ - RB Isaiah Crowell could struggle to play Week 15
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini
New York Jets RB Isaiah Crowell (foot) is 'pretty sore' and 'nicked up,' according to head coach Todd Bowles.
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Crowell went down early against the Bills on Sunday and the Jets turned to Eli McGuire as the lead back. McGuire had 83 total yards (rushing, receiving) and one rushing touchdown in Week 14. Watch Crowell's status during the week of practice but it looks like McGuire could be getting a larger role in Week 15.
MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill nursing sore ankle
Source: Miami Herald - Adam Beasley
Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is reportedly 'sore' but 'walking around,' according to head coach Adam Gase.
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Tannehill was banged up in the game against the Patriots and his availability for Week 15 is up in the air. We should see him limited during the week of practice as he deals with this sore ankle.
CLE - Mike McCarthy a candidate for Browns
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is a realistic candidate for the Cleveland Browns' head coaching vacancy due to his strong ties to general manager John Dorsey, assistant general manager Eliot Wolf and vice president of player personnel Alonzo Highsmith Sr.
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The Browns are going to be looking for the best possible coach they can find. McCarthy is a big name and had success in Green Bay, but he did seem to fall short in getting the most out of Aaron Rodgers. His offensive philosophy may not mesh well with Browns QB Baker Mayfield. The Browns need to find a great fit (cough, Lincoln Riley, cough) for their young franchise quarterback.
PHI - RB Corey Clement to have MRI
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Eagles RB Corey Clement (knee) will have an MRI Monday, Dec. 10, for what is believed to be a knee sprain.
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No word yet on the severity of the sprain. The Eagles have Darren Sproles and Wendell Smallwood to get more snaps in the case of Clement missing time. We'll know more about his status later in the week. In Week 15 the Eagles are on the road versus the Rams.
WAS - QB Josh Johnson to start in Week 15
Source: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay
Washington Redskins QB Josh Johnson will start in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach Jay Gruden. Johnson passed for 195 yards in relief of QB Mark Sanchez on Sunday, Dec. 9.
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Sanchez was awful in his lone start for Washington. Johnson looked much better and the team responded to his play offensively. On the road against Jacksonville in Week 15, Johnson has a tough matchup. Fantasy GMs have much better options at the quarterback position.
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KC - WR Tyreek Hill expected to play
Source: ESPN.com - Adam Teicher
Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill (foot) is expected to play against the Los Angeles Chargers this week, according to head coach Andy Reid.
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We'll feel better about his status if he can get a limited practice in on Wednesday. Hill played with the injury on Sunday against the Ravens and he praised the staff for taping his foot up effectively. They should limit him this week with the plan of having him ready on Thursday night. Stay tuned.
NYG - WR Odell Beckham Jr. feeling better
Source: New York Post - Paul Schwartz
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (quad) told reporters he 'felt a lot better' Monday, Dec. 10, as he continues his recovery from a bruised quad that kept him out Week 14 against the Washington Redskins.
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Giants coach Pat Shurmur had some positive comments about Beckham's status but he did not say whether or not the superstar receiver would play in Week 15. The Giants play the Titans this week and the early signs are good for Beckham's availability. We'll know more about his status on Wednesday.
SF - RB Matt Breida to be reevaluated
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco
San Francisco 49ers RB Matt Breida (ankle) will be reevaluated Wednesday, Dec. 12.
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We'll know more about his status after that reevaluation is done. He's been playing hurt most of the year but has had to miss some time with this ankle problem. If healthy-ish and playing, Breida has RB2 upside for Fantasy GMs in PPR leagues.
SF - WR Pierre Garcon to undergo surgery
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco
San Francisco 49ers WR Pierre Garcon (knee) is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Garcon is signed through the 2021 season with the 49ers but we think he might have played his last down in San Francisco. He's played in only 16 games over the last two years with the 49ers. Garcon is set to be on the books for $5.6 million in 2019. The 49ers move forward this year with Marquise Goodwin and rookie Dante Pettis as their top wideouts.
NYJ - QB Sam Darnold has good chance to play
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (foot) does not appear to be in any danger of missing the Week 15 game even though he suffered a foot injury during the last game, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
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Darnold was banged up again on Sunday but was able to finish the game. Bowles said Darnold's latest foot injury is not related to the foot injury he suffered earlier in the season.
BUF - RB Chris Ivory day-to-day
Source: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown
Buffalo Bills RB Chris Ivory (shoulder) is considered day-to-day because of a shoulder injury.
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Ivory would be the team's lead back if LeSean McCoy can't go this week due to a hamstring injury. With Ivory also banged up, the Bills are incredibly thin at the running back position. Marcus Murphy could get more work this week and gadget player/WR/RB Isaiah McKenzie could get some carries too. They do have Keith Ford on their practice squad if they need more bodies at the position.
NFL - Antoine Wesley declares for draft
Source: Twitter
Texas Tech WR Antoine Wesley announced Monday, Dec. 10, that he will enter the 2018 NFL Draft. "After much thought and prayer, and after receiving positive feedback from the NFL, I have decided to enter the 2019 NFL Draft," Wesley wrote in a Twitter post. "I look forward to continue working hard and making the sacrifices to achieve my lifelong dream of playing this game I love at the highest level."
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Wesley had a breakout season for the Red Raiders this year, racking up 1,410 receiving yards on 88 catches. Measuring in at 6'5" 200 pounds, Wesley has the concentration and consistency to be a favorite target of his quarterback. He can win at the catch point and can jump out of the building. We expect him to rise up draft boards during the testing portion of the pre-draft process.
LAC - RB Austin Ekeler avoided concussion
Source: ESPN.com - Eric D. Williams
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (neck) is day-to-day with a neck stinger he suffered in Week 14.
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Good news for the Chargers here...especially because they play on Thursday night against the Chiefs in Week 15. Reports indicate this could be the week that Melvin Gordon returns to the field after missing some time due to a knee injury. Ekeler is there to be the lead back in case Gordon does not yet return. Ekeler was also evaluated for concussion but was cleared and is not in the league's protocol.
WAS - WR Josh Doctson dealing with concussion
Source: ESPN.com - John Keim
Washington Redskins WR Josh Doctson (concussion) was placed in the league's concussion protocol Monday, Dec. 10.
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Doctson will have to obviously clear the protocol before he's back out there on the field. Washington's season has quickly gone in the tank, but Doctson has been a bit of a bright spot in recent weeks...and he's coming off a four-catch, 84-yard performance against the Giants.
NO - WR Ted Ginn could return from IR
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Triplett
New Orleans Saints WR Ted Ginn Jr. (knee) may still return from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 10.
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Getting Ginn back would give the passing game a speedy deep threat that hasn't necessarily been there every week for QB Drew Brees. Head coach Sean Payton has been encouraged by Ginn's rehabilitation. Ginn cannot be designated to return if teammate OG Josh LeRibeus (ankle) is designated, however.
WAS - TE Jordan Reed could miss rest of 2018
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (foot) is reportedly not dealing with a serious foot injury, but he may not play again this season due to a foot sprain.
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Reports vary about the severity of the foot injury. What's known is this; Reed has a long injury history and doesn't need to get rushed back to the field in a 2018 season that has quickly gone down the drain. Reed is signed through the 2021 season.
BAL - RB Kenneth Dixon to see more work
Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
Baltimore Ravens RB Kenneth Dixon should expected his role 'to grow going forward,' according to head coach John Harbaugh.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Fantasy GMs should have picked up Dixon a couple of weeks ago when he was designated to return off of Injured Reserve. If you didn't have the bench space then (and he's still out there), you may have to make room for him now. It's clear they want to get Dixon more involved and he's got flex appeal as the fantasy playoffs continue.
BAL - QB Lamar Jackson no worse for wear
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) 'should be OK' according to head coach John Harbaugh despite missing the final two plays of the game in Week 14 versus the Kansas City Chiefs with a left ankle injury.
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Jackson should be okay but we'll know more about his status on Wednesday. With Joe Flacco (hip) getting better, the Ravens may choose to use both quarterbacks...or hand the job back to the veteran. Stay tuned.
BUF - RB LeSean McCoy day-to-day
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy (hamstring) is considered day-to-day with a hamstring strain after undergoing an MRI on Monday, Dec. 10.
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Hamstring injuries can linger so McCoy's practice status is worth monitoring all week. It's not like he's been lighting up the stat sheet anyway, so Fantasy GMs (and DFS players) have better options out there. The Bills would use Chris Ivory as their lead back if McCoy can't play in Week 15.
NYJ - RB Isaiah Crowell could struggle to play Week 15
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini
New York Jets RB Isaiah Crowell (foot) is 'pretty sore' and 'nicked up,' according to head coach Todd Bowles.
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Crowell went down early against the Bills on Sunday and the Jets turned to Eli McGuire as the lead back. McGuire had 83 total yards (rushing, receiving) and one rushing touchdown in Week 14. Watch Crowell's status during the week of practice but it looks like McGuire could be getting a larger role in Week 15.
MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill nursing sore ankle
Source: Miami Herald - Adam Beasley
Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is reportedly 'sore' but 'walking around,' according to head coach Adam Gase.
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Tannehill was banged up in the game against the Patriots and his availability for Week 15 is up in the air. We should see him limited during the week of practice as he deals with this sore ankle.
CLE - Mike McCarthy a candidate for Browns
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is a realistic candidate for the Cleveland Browns' head coaching vacancy due to his strong ties to general manager John Dorsey, assistant general manager Eliot Wolf and vice president of player personnel Alonzo Highsmith Sr.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
The Browns are going to be looking for the best possible coach they can find. McCarthy is a big name and had success in Green Bay, but he did seem to fall short in getting the most out of Aaron Rodgers. His offensive philosophy may not mesh well with Browns QB Baker Mayfield. The Browns need to find a great fit (cough, Lincoln Riley, cough) for their young franchise quarterback.
PHI - RB Corey Clement to have MRI
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Eagles RB Corey Clement (knee) will have an MRI Monday, Dec. 10, for what is believed to be a knee sprain.
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No word yet on the severity of the sprain. The Eagles have Darren Sproles and Wendell Smallwood to get more snaps in the case of Clement missing time. We'll know more about his status later in the week. In Week 15 the Eagles are on the road versus the Rams.
WAS - QB Josh Johnson to start in Week 15
Source: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay
Washington Redskins QB Josh Johnson will start in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach Jay Gruden. Johnson passed for 195 yards in relief of QB Mark Sanchez on Sunday, Dec. 9.
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Sanchez was awful in his lone start for Washington. Johnson looked much better and the team responded to his play offensively. On the road against Jacksonville in Week 15, Johnson has a tough matchup. Fantasy GMs have much better options at the quarterback position.
Source: footballguys.com
