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MIN - RB Adrian Peterson has torn meniscus Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) suffered a torn meniscus in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. Peterson has not yet been ruled out for Week 3, however.
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Peterson is a quick healer, and he could be back sooner than people think. However, this week is a bit of a stretch so expect Jerrick McKinnon and Matt Asiata to split time at Carolina in Week 3.
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SD - RB Danny Woodhead placed on IR
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken
Updating a previous report, San Diego Chargers RB Danny Woodhead (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a torn anterior cruciate ligament Monday, Sept. 19.
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We hate to see this, especially since the Chargers lost WR Keenan Allen for the season after Week 1. Woodhead was a key piece of the offense, and now the team will turn to Melvin Gordon to do more. He's responded with a great start to the 2016 season so far. Kenneth Farrow and Andre Williams will compete for spots in the pecking order behind Gordon.
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SEA - MRI negative for WR Doug Baldwin
Source: ESPN.com - Josina Anderson
Seattle Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin's (knee) MRI came back negative Monday, Sept. 19, according to a source.
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Great news for the Seahawks and Baldwin's fantasy owners here. We should consider Baldwin day-to-day with this injury. His practice status on Friday will be important when projecting whether or not he's going to play in Week 3 against the 49ers.
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CLE - QB Cody Kessler will draw Week 3 start
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Cleveland Browns QB Cody Kessler will start Week 3 versus the Miami Dolphins per league sources, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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If you're streaming a defense -- or want to find a non-chalky play in DFS -- then everyone under the sun should consider the Dolphins defense. The Browns are playing on the road, and Kessler is not known as a player who stands out under duress. If the pocket is clean, Kessler can operate efficiently on short-to-intermediate passes.
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ATL - WR Julio Jones dealing with calf strain
Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (calf) has been diagnosed a calf strain, although it is not believed to be serious, according to ESPN's Vaughn McClure.
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Another week, another strong game from Jones....and another nagging injury. We love Jones, and he's a WR1 -- set it and forget it -- every week regardless of matchup. However, it would be nice to get through a week without something else cropping up for the superstar WR.
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KC - RB Jamaal Charles' Week 3 status uncertain
Source: The Kansas City Star - Terez A. Paylor
Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) 'looked better' in practice last week, but head coach Andy Reid was noncommittal when asked about his status for Week 3 against the New York Jets.
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Even if Charles plays, the team is likely to ease him into the lineup. This situation is worth monitoring -- especially for those waiting on Charles return. However, don't immediately plug him in with your starters his first week back.
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NE - QB Jimmy Garoppolo out for Week 3
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Updating previous reports, New England Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) will miss the Week 3 game Thursday, Sept. 22, but there is hope he can return for Week 4.
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The Patriots have a short week as they face the Texans on Thursday Night Football in Week 3. Without Garoppolo, the team should start rookie QB Jacoby Brissett. After that, they'll have 10 days to watch/monitor Garoppolo to see if he can play. Initial reports had Garoppolo out around six weeks but the hope is that he's back much sooner.
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NYJ - WR Eric Decker has sore shoulder
Source: New York Post - Brian Costello
New York Jets WR Eric Decker (shoulder) is dealing with a sore shoulder, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
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They'll monitor Decker closely and limit his participation in practice this week.
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MIA - RB Arian Foster day-to-day
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Miami Dolphins RB Arian Foster (groin) is considered day-to-day with a groin injury, according to head coach Adam Gase. Gase said he is unsure if Foster will practice Wednesday, Sept. 21.
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Wednesday's practice doesn't matter...but Friday's does. Check back to see if Foster can play in Week 3. It's a great matchup against a poor Browns defense if he can. If not, then grab Jay Ajayi who should take over as the lead back in Foster's absence.
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CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart likely out for Week 3
Source: ESPN.com - David Newton
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (hamstring) is expected to miss 'at least a week or two' after suffering a hamstring injury in a Week 2 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, according to head coach Ron Rivera.
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The Panthers should move forward with a three-headed RBBC featuring Cameron Artis-Payne, Fozzy Whittaker and fullback Mike Tolbert. Throw in QB Cam Newton's rushing ability and you can see how the fantasy value is limited for any of those backs.
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WAS - Teammates unhappy with QB Kirk Cousins? Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Mike Florio
Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins completed 28 of his 46 pass attempts for 364 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys. He also ran twice for 20 yards. After a pair of losses at home, a source with knowledge of the situation said multiple offensive players have begun to complain about Cousins, pointing to a lack of decisiveness, erratic play and confusion.
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They don't like that! There is frustration mounting within the Washington locker room, but winning cures everything. Last year's Cinderella story needs to play better -- win -- to get back into the good graces of his teammates.
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NYG - RB Rashad Jennings should play
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Jordan Raanan
New York Giants RB Rashad Jennings (hand) should be on the field in some capacity in Week 3, according to ESPN.com's Jordan Raanan.
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Jennings may be out there, but fantasy owners can find better options. The Giants are at home against a Washington defense that is soft against the run. Jennings is splitting time with Shane Vereen, and we can't recommend either more than 'what the heck' flex-level plays.
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DEN - OLB DeMarcus Ware out a while
Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos LB DeMarcus Ware (forearm) will undergo surgery on his fractured forearm Tuesday, Sept. 20. He is expected to miss four to five weeks, according to head coach Gary Kubiak.
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Fortunately, the Broncos have some depth. Last year's first-round pick LB Shane Ray should be bumped up the depth chart. Shaq Barrett will get more reps as a rotational pass-rusher for the Broncos while Ware is out.
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NYJ - No sprained MCL for WR Brandon Marshall?
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini
Contrary to an earlier report, New York Jets WR Brandon Marshall (knee) does not have a sprained medial collateral ligament, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
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Marshall will be watched closely as the team goes through practice this week. If healthy, count on Marshall as a high-upside WR2 in Week 3 against the Chiefs.
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SEA - Seattle guilty of 'excessive workouts'
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
The Seattle Seahawks were fined $400,000 and will forfeit a fifth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft for violating the league's Collective Bargaining Agreement and the rules that prohibit excessive contact in all offseason workouts.
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Here we go again. Head coach Pete Carroll was also fined $200,000. The Seahawks committed a similar violation two years ago.
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BUF - WR Robert Woods to get more involved?
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Rodak
Buffalo Bills WR Robert Woods received a nod from teammate Sammy Watkins recently, as Watkins suggested Woods 'has been open and needs to get the ball more often', according to ESPN's Mike Rodak.
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Woods has a bunch of natural talent, but he's never played up to his potential. In the Bills offense, the air is not going to get filled with footballs and that limits Woods value.
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SF - RB Carlos Hyde unhappy with Week 2 effort
Source: Sacramento Bee - Matt Barrows
San Francisco 49ers RB Carlos Hyde believes a lack of patience contributed heavily to a 14-carry, 34-yard performance in a loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. Hyde also lost the fumble early, which led to Carolina's first touchdown.
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Hyde had a disappointing Week 2 after a strong Week 1 performance. He should be able to bounce back as few teams have a front seven on defense like the Panthers. We consider Hyde a RB2 for fantasy owners going forward.
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BUF - WR Sammy Watkins to be limited
Source: WKBW.com - Joe Buscaglia
Buffalo Bills WR Sammy Watkins (foot) will be limited in practice this week, according to head coach Rex Ryan.
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No shock here. The Bills have a long week since they played on Thursday night, and that gives Watkins extra time to rest. Check back on Friday to see what his practice status is.
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IND - WR Donte Moncrief to have MRI
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Indianapolis Colts WR Donte Moncrief (shoulder) will undergo an MRI on his shoulder, according to a source.
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Moncrief took a huge shot to the head and neck from the Broncos on Sunday. It looks like his shoulder may have been hurt on the play as well.
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TEN - WR Tajae Sharpe in on every snap
Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt
Tennessee Titans WR Tajae Sharpe played all 67 offensive snaps in Week 2, and WR Rishard Matthews was in on 54 percent of the plays with 36.
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Sharpe is a fine young rookie WR but the Titans are spreading the ball around so much that he's not getting the looks he needs to be fantasy relevant. We love him in dynasty formats, but re-draft owners are likely to have much better options for WR depth.
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