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ARI - RB David Johnson has dislocated finger
Source: FOX Sports 910 Radio - Mike Jurecki
Arizona Cardinals RB David Johnson (finger) suffered a dislocated finger in Week 12 against the Atlanta Falcons, but he'll be 'fine' to play in Week 13 against the Washington Redskins, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
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Fantasy owners need not be nervous about this finger injury. Johnson is going to play against Washington, and he's a no-brainer automatic starter and RB1 for fantasy.
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OAK - QB Derek Carr sore, expects to go Week 13
Source: Bay Area News Group - Jimmy Durkin
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr (finger) stated that he is experiencing expected soreness from his dislocated right pinkie finger, but he anticipates being ready to play in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Carr slapped on a glove against the Panthers and led the Raiders to a win. He's good to go against the Bills.
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IND - QB Andrew Luck likely to return in Week 13
Source: Colts.com - Kevin Bowen
Updating a previous story, Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck (concussion) reported he feels '100 percent' after practice Monday, Nov. 28. Head coach Chuck Pagano later told reporters he anticipates Luck returning in Week 13 to face the New York Jets.
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Luck is back to practicing on Monday and has a full week to prepare for the team's Monday night contest against the Jets in Week 13. With Luck against that poor secondary, we'll have him projected as a QB1 for fantasy owners.
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CIN - WR A.J. Green uncertain for Week 13
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr.
Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green (hamstring) is unlikely to play in Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles, but head coach Marvin Lewis use the term 'partly cloudy' when referring to his receiver's likely status.
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It's nice to know that Lewis went "Brick Tamland" on us. Keep the tridents away from him. In all seriousness, the Bengals superstar WR is unlikely to play this week. His season may or may not be in jeopardy, but with the Bengals season mostly over there's really no need to rush Green back into action.
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WAS - TE Jordan Reed not at practice Monday
Source: The Washington Post - Mike Jones
Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (shoulder) was absent from practice Monday, Nov. 28.
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Local beat writers report this injury is very painful for Reed. Check back to see if he can practice on Friday -- even in a limited fashion. If Reed can't go, then it bumps the fantasy value of Vernon Davis. If you have Reed on your team, make sure to have other options at the ready.
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MIN - WR Stefon Diggs back at practice
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings WR Stefon Diggs (knee) returned to practice Monday, Nov. 28.
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Diggs was inactive for the Thanksgiving matchup against the Lions. He did not practice on Sunday, but he's trending in the right direction now. On Thursday night against the Cowboys, if Diggs plays we'll have him as a WR2 for fantasy owners.
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IND - WR T.Y. Hilton out of practice
Source: The Herald Bulletin - George Bremer
Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton (back) is out of practice Monday, Nov. 28.
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It's early in the week, so keep an eye on this situation as practice goes on. The Colts play against the Jets on Monday night in Week 13, so there's time for Hilton to heal. He attempted to play through this back injury to no avail on Thanksgiving.
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CHI - ILB Danny Trevathan suffers serious knee injury
Source: The Associated Press
Chicago Bears LB Danny Trevathan (knee) left the game in the closing minutes after suffering a severe right knee injury.
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More bad news for the Bears. Coach John Fox said Monday Trevathan suffered a torn patellar tendon and is out for the year.
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NE - Three Patriots RBs split snaps evenly
Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss
New England Patriots RB LeGarrette Blount received 27 snaps during the team's Week 12 game, while RB James White received 26 snaps and RB Dion Lewis received 23 snaps. The Patriots ran three plays with White and Lewis on the field at the same time.
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Fantasy owners are going to have a level of frustration when it comes to predicting the Pats backfield on a weekly basis. The Jets are tough to run against, so the Patriots got creative with their running backs. Against softer run defenses, it could be a better day for Blount. At this time, it seems like White and Lewis are going to continue splitting time as receiving or change-of-pace backs.
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CLE - TE Gary Barnidge tweaked knee
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Cleveland Browns TE Gary Barnidge (knee) tweaked his knee in Week 12 and was limited in his snaps, according to head coach Hue Jackson.
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Good thing the Browns have a bye in Week 13. That should give Barnidge enough time to rest his knee and heal up.
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SD - Tyrell Williams sore, but OK
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken
San Diego Chargers WR Tyrell Williams (shoulder) is feeling sore but is doing well after sustaining a shoulder injury in Week 12, according to head coach Mike McCoy.
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Williams is on a roll, even though he's a little banged up. He's scored a touchdown in each of the last three games he's played and fantasy owners can rely on him as a flex play with upside. Watch his status during the week of practice, but this shoulder injury seems to be minor.
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TEN - RB Derrick Henry could be used more
Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt
Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry may be implemented more in short-yardage situations, according to head coach Mike Mularkey.
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In the last two games (IND, CHI) we've seen starter DeMarco Murray play fewer snaps and have fewer rushing yards. To keep Murray fresh, the Titans would be wise to use more of their talented rookie. Henry could perform like a RB3/flex play with upside if he starts getting a larger role.
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NYJ - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick earns another start
Source: NewYorkJets.com
New York Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will remain the starting quarterback in Week 13, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
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Congrats Jets fans....but fantasy fans should consider Fitzpatrick in two-QB leagues. The Jets play the Colts on Monday night in Week 13. The Colts have the 30th pass defense in the league allowing an average of 278.7 yards per game through the air.
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NO - WR Brandin Cooks' blanking result of coverages
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Triplett
New Orleans Saints WR Brandin Cooks did not see a single target in a Week 12 rout of the Los Angeles Rams - a fact head coach Sean Payton suggested was 'the result of some coverages'.
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It was a surprise for fantasy owners to be sure. A guy can have a bad game, and that's part of the deal....but going without a target led to a lot of zeroes in fantasy leagues. We'll see if the Saints can find ways to get Cooks more involved going forward.
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BUF - WR Sammy Watkins plays nearly half
Source: WGR Sports Radio 550 - Sal Capaccio
Buffalo Bills WR Sammy Watkins played in 25 of 55 (45 percent) offensive plays in Week 12.
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Watkins was on a snap count, and he looked good on Sunday. Going forward, Watkins should be mixed in even more and that makes him a WR2 (with WR1 upside) consideration for fantasy owners as we approach the fantasy playoffs.
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ARI - RB David Johnson has dislocated finger
Source: FOX Sports 910 Radio - Mike Jurecki
Arizona Cardinals RB David Johnson (finger) suffered a dislocated finger in Week 12 against the Atlanta Falcons, but he'll be 'fine' to play in Week 13 against the Washington Redskins, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Fantasy owners need not be nervous about this finger injury. Johnson is going to play against Washington, and he's a no-brainer automatic starter and RB1 for fantasy.
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OAK - QB Derek Carr sore, expects to go Week 13
Source: Bay Area News Group - Jimmy Durkin
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr (finger) stated that he is experiencing expected soreness from his dislocated right pinkie finger, but he anticipates being ready to play in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Carr slapped on a glove against the Panthers and led the Raiders to a win. He's good to go against the Bills.
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IND - QB Andrew Luck likely to return in Week 13
Source: Colts.com - Kevin Bowen
Updating a previous story, Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck (concussion) reported he feels '100 percent' after practice Monday, Nov. 28. Head coach Chuck Pagano later told reporters he anticipates Luck returning in Week 13 to face the New York Jets.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Luck is back to practicing on Monday and has a full week to prepare for the team's Monday night contest against the Jets in Week 13. With Luck against that poor secondary, we'll have him projected as a QB1 for fantasy owners.
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CIN - WR A.J. Green uncertain for Week 13
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr.
Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green (hamstring) is unlikely to play in Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles, but head coach Marvin Lewis use the term 'partly cloudy' when referring to his receiver's likely status.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
It's nice to know that Lewis went "Brick Tamland" on us. Keep the tridents away from him. In all seriousness, the Bengals superstar WR is unlikely to play this week. His season may or may not be in jeopardy, but with the Bengals season mostly over there's really no need to rush Green back into action.
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WAS - TE Jordan Reed not at practice Monday
Source: The Washington Post - Mike Jones
Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (shoulder) was absent from practice Monday, Nov. 28.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Local beat writers report this injury is very painful for Reed. Check back to see if he can practice on Friday -- even in a limited fashion. If Reed can't go, then it bumps the fantasy value of Vernon Davis. If you have Reed on your team, make sure to have other options at the ready.
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MIN - WR Stefon Diggs back at practice
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings WR Stefon Diggs (knee) returned to practice Monday, Nov. 28.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Diggs was inactive for the Thanksgiving matchup against the Lions. He did not practice on Sunday, but he's trending in the right direction now. On Thursday night against the Cowboys, if Diggs plays we'll have him as a WR2 for fantasy owners.
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IND - WR T.Y. Hilton out of practice
Source: The Herald Bulletin - George Bremer
Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton (back) is out of practice Monday, Nov. 28.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
It's early in the week, so keep an eye on this situation as practice goes on. The Colts play against the Jets on Monday night in Week 13, so there's time for Hilton to heal. He attempted to play through this back injury to no avail on Thanksgiving.
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CHI - ILB Danny Trevathan suffers serious knee injury
Source: The Associated Press
Chicago Bears LB Danny Trevathan (knee) left the game in the closing minutes after suffering a severe right knee injury.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
More bad news for the Bears. Coach John Fox said Monday Trevathan suffered a torn patellar tendon and is out for the year.
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NE - Three Patriots RBs split snaps evenly
Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss
New England Patriots RB LeGarrette Blount received 27 snaps during the team's Week 12 game, while RB James White received 26 snaps and RB Dion Lewis received 23 snaps. The Patriots ran three plays with White and Lewis on the field at the same time.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Fantasy owners are going to have a level of frustration when it comes to predicting the Pats backfield on a weekly basis. The Jets are tough to run against, so the Patriots got creative with their running backs. Against softer run defenses, it could be a better day for Blount. At this time, it seems like White and Lewis are going to continue splitting time as receiving or change-of-pace backs.
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CLE - TE Gary Barnidge tweaked knee
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Cleveland Browns TE Gary Barnidge (knee) tweaked his knee in Week 12 and was limited in his snaps, according to head coach Hue Jackson.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Good thing the Browns have a bye in Week 13. That should give Barnidge enough time to rest his knee and heal up.
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SD - Tyrell Williams sore, but OK
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken
San Diego Chargers WR Tyrell Williams (shoulder) is feeling sore but is doing well after sustaining a shoulder injury in Week 12, according to head coach Mike McCoy.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Williams is on a roll, even though he's a little banged up. He's scored a touchdown in each of the last three games he's played and fantasy owners can rely on him as a flex play with upside. Watch his status during the week of practice, but this shoulder injury seems to be minor.
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TEN - RB Derrick Henry could be used more
Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt
Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry may be implemented more in short-yardage situations, according to head coach Mike Mularkey.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
In the last two games (IND, CHI) we've seen starter DeMarco Murray play fewer snaps and have fewer rushing yards. To keep Murray fresh, the Titans would be wise to use more of their talented rookie. Henry could perform like a RB3/flex play with upside if he starts getting a larger role.
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NYJ - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick earns another start
Source: NewYorkJets.com
New York Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will remain the starting quarterback in Week 13, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Congrats Jets fans....but fantasy fans should consider Fitzpatrick in two-QB leagues. The Jets play the Colts on Monday night in Week 13. The Colts have the 30th pass defense in the league allowing an average of 278.7 yards per game through the air.
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NO - WR Brandin Cooks' blanking result of coverages
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Triplett
New Orleans Saints WR Brandin Cooks did not see a single target in a Week 12 rout of the Los Angeles Rams - a fact head coach Sean Payton suggested was 'the result of some coverages'.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
It was a surprise for fantasy owners to be sure. A guy can have a bad game, and that's part of the deal....but going without a target led to a lot of zeroes in fantasy leagues. We'll see if the Saints can find ways to get Cooks more involved going forward.
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BUF - WR Sammy Watkins plays nearly half
Source: WGR Sports Radio 550 - Sal Capaccio
Buffalo Bills WR Sammy Watkins played in 25 of 55 (45 percent) offensive plays in Week 12.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Watkins was on a snap count, and he looked good on Sunday. Going forward, Watkins should be mixed in even more and that makes him a WR2 (with WR1 upside) consideration for fantasy owners as we approach the fantasy playoffs.
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Source: footballguys.com