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    NFL Player News - Week 12
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    IND - QB Andrew Luck in concussion protocol

    Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

    Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck (concussion) is in the concussion protocol.

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    Luck owners need to be thinking about a plan B as the Colts play Thursday on Thanksgiving against the Steelers. It's going to be awfully difficult for Luck to be cleared before that game. If he is not able to play in Week 12, the team would turn to Scott Tolzien as their starter.

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    CHI - QB Jay Cutler may be out for season

    Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs

    Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in Week 11 and the Bears are deciding if the injury will end Cutler's season.

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    And the bad news Bears get more bad news here. QB Matt Barkley would start in Week 12 if Cutler is ruled out. We'll know more about Cutler's availability in the near future.

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    SEA - RB Thomas Rawls expected to carry the load

    Source: ESPN.com - Sheil Kapadia

    Seattle Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls is likely to receive the lion's share of the work in the backfield after C.J. Prosise was diagnosed with a scapula injury in Week 11 against the Philadelphia Eagles that is expected to sideline him up to eight weeks.

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    Rawls was thrust into perhaps more action than originally intended on Sunday against the Eagles. He played 40 snaps, carried the ball 14 times for 57 yards and hauled in three catches for 31 yards. Against the Buccaneers in Week 12, Rawls is a RB2 with RB1 upside.

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    CHI - TE Zach Miller to have surgery

    Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

    Updating an earlier report, Chicago Bears TE Zach Miller (foot) will have surgery on his broken right foot soon. Miller is out for the season.

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    The Bears don't have a lot of talent behind Miller at tight end. We'll see more targets on underneath routes for Eddie Royal moving forward. Cameron Meredith is their WR1 while Alshon Jeffery misses three more games due to a suspension.

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    GB - RB Christine Michael ready for Week 12?

    Source: Packer Report

    Green Bay Packers RB Christine Michael is being prepared to play in Week 12, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.

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    We just don't have much faith in Michael. It will be interesting to see how he responds with his new team, but fantasy owners shouldn't count on it.

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    PHI - RB Darren Sproles has fractured rib

    Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Zach Berman

    Philadelphia Eagles RB Darren Sproles (rib) has been diagnosed with a rib fracture, but he is expected to be 'good' for Week 12 as the injury is in a 'safe area', according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Zach Berman.

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    Rib injuries usually come down to pain tolerance. With a game on Monday night, Sproles may be able to rest up and play in Week 12.

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    BUF - RB LeSean McCoy likely to play

    Source: ProFootballTalk.com

    Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy (thumb) had a procedure done on his dislocated thumb Monday, Nov. 21, but barring something unexpected, he's expected to play in Week 12.

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    We should see McCoy limited this week during practice. In fact, he may even be a game-time decision for the contest coming up against the Jaguars in Week 12. If McCoy can't play, then we'll see Mike Gillislee get the start. Even if McCoy does play, Gillislee might see a larger role as McCoy is eased back into action.

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    ATL - RB Tevin Coleman at full health

    Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - JuliaKate E. Culpepper

    Atlanta Falcons RB Tevin Coleman (hamstring) said he's feeling 100 percent and is ready to get back on the field after participating in practice Monday, Nov. 21.

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    Coleman's speed will come in handy for the Falcons. He's worth considering as a RB3/flex play in Week 12.

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    SEA - RB C.J. Prosise could return for NFL playoffs

    Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

    Seattle Seahawks RB C.J. Prosise (shoulder) could make it back by the start of the NFL playoffs in a best-case scenario, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

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    That's not good news for fantasy owners as most fantasy seasons end in Week 16 of the regular season.

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    CIN - WR A.J. Green could return this season?

    Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Jim Owczarski

    Updating previous stories, Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green (hamstring) has only been ruled out Week 12 versus the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Marvin Lewis would only confirm Green has a 'strained' hamstring Monday, Nov. 21, and believes the receiver will return this season.

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    We always encourage proceeding with caution when it comes to injury reports. There are media who want to rush to Twitter in order to 'break' news, but it doesn't matter if it turns out to be false. The reports about Green missing the rest of the year may be exaggerated or flat out wrong. The team is considering him week to week with this hamstring injury.

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    DAL - RB Darren McFadden activated

    Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

    Dallas Cowboys RB Darren McFadden (elbow) was activated from the Non-Football Injury list Monday, Nov. 21.

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    It's been quite a few months since McFadden was out on the football field. McFadden should practice next week, and the Cowboys have a 21-day window to add him to their roster.

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    MIN - RB Ronnie Hillman waived

    Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

    Minnesota Vikings RB Ronnie Hillman was waived by the team Monday, Nov. 21.

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    Hillman did little to impress during his short time with the Vikings. He was a free agent this last offseason, but no team showed interest. Hillman did sign with Denver, but the team let him go even though he led the team in rushing in 2015. We don't see teams lined up to sign him.

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    JAX - QB Blake Bortles to start again Week 12

    Source: Jaguars.com - John Oehser

    Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles (shoulder) is expected to play after battling through a shoulder injury in a Week 11 loss to the Detroit Lions.

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    Bortles has been struggling to do much outside of garbage time even when he's healthy. Expect him to be limited in practice this week, and only consider him a desperation QB2 against the Bills in Week 12.

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    NYJ - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick named Week 12 starter

    Source: New York Daily News - Manish Mehta

    New York Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will get the start in Week 12 against the New England Patriots, according to head coach Todd Bowles.

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    We're not excited by this news. Fitzpatrick is only a low-end QB2 this week, even against a Patriots defense you can pick on in spots.

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    DEN - QB Trevor Siemian at practice Monday

    Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis

    Denver Broncos QB Trevor Siemian (shoulder) took part in practice Monday, Nov. 21.

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    Siemian showed no ill-effects from the shoulder injury (non-throwing) he suffered earlier this year. He was battered against the Saints in Week 10, the bye week came at a great time for the young QB.

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    PHI - WR Nelson Agholor may be getting 'time off'

    Source: CSNPhilly.com - Reuben Frank

    Philadelphia Eagles WR Nelson Agholor is in a bit of limbo after admitting he is 'inside his own head and struggling to move on from dropped passes'. Head coach Doug Pederson told reporters Monday, Nov. 21, he has yet to decide what to do with Agholor, but it sure 'sounds like' he will give Agholor some time off, according to CSN Philly's Reuben Frank.

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    Fantasy owners shouldn't be invested in Agholor at this time. He's flashed a tiny bit as a pro, but you could tell that the drops are getting to him. Perhaps some time off would help, but we're not betting on it.

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    PHI - RB Ryan Mathews day-to-day

    Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Zach Berman

    Philadelphia Eagles RB Ryan Mathews (knee) is being considered day-to-day after suffering a right MCL sprain in Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks despite being spotted wearing a brace leaving the locker room following the game.

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    The Eagles play on Monday night in Week 12, so we may not get many updates on Mathews' status before then. Wendell Smallwood would get a larger role if Mathews can't play. Go ahead and consider him the top RB priority on most waiver wires out there...even without a clear idea of Mathews' availability.

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    NYG - RB Rashad Jennings taking over NYG backfield

    Source: New York Post - Paul Schwartz

    New York Giants RB Rashad Jennings played 47-of-67 snaps in a Week 11 victory over the Chicago Bears, while Paul Perkins saw 20 snaps.

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    This could be a repeat of what we saw last year when Jennings had over 100 all-purpose yards each week of the fantasy playoffs. His RB1 potential makes him at least a RB2/flex option for fantasy owners. So long as he's getting this workload and staying healthy, Jennings should produce as a runner and receiver out of the backfield.

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    BUF - WR Robert Woods may miss time

    Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

    Updating previous reports, Buffalo Bills WR Robert Woods (knee) may be forced to miss time due to a sprained knee, according to a source.

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    It looks like Woods could miss a couple of weeks with this injury. There's a small chance that Sammy Watkins could return to action in Week 12. If not, the Bills will have to turn to guys like Marquise Goodwin, Percy Harvin and Justin Hunter. None of the three are great fantasy options.

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    CLE - QB Cody Kessler may be shut down

    Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot

    Updating previous reports, Cleveland Browns QB Cody Kessler (concussion) may be shut down for the season after suffering his second concussion in 29 days Sunday, Nov. 20.

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    We should see Josh McCown start on Sunday against the Giants. Do not forget about Robert Griffin III either. He's on track to be cleared to return, and this second concussion for Kessler has opened the door for Griffin to start again for the Browns this year -- something nobody expected a few weeks ago.

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    PIT - RB DeAngelo Williams has surgery

    Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

    Pittsburgh Steelers RB DeAngelo Williams (knee) had surgery to trim the meniscus in his knee, and he's expected to miss at least this week.

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    This just means more and more of Le'Veon Bell. The two-week timetable makes it possible for Williams to return in Week 13. In the meantime, Fitzgerald Toussaint will back up Bell.

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    Source: footballguys.com
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