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HOU - RB Arian Foster officially out for the year
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans RB Arian Foster (Achilles') is officially out for the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles' tendon.
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This is what most expected. It's a horrible way for Foster to end the season, and this is an injury that could end his career. We hope that's not the case, and Achilles' injuries aren't quite as devastating as they used to be. However, Foster has likely played his last down with the Texans. Fantasy owners should go the waiver wire for Alfred Blue and/or Chris Polk. With the team passing the ball so much, Polk (the better receiving back) might do more than people think.
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DAL - WR Dez Bryant remains day-to-day
Source: NFL.com - Jeremy Bergman
Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant (foot) remains day-to-day and will continue to be evaluated as the week progresses.
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He's going to be back in the near future. The Cowboys have been encouraged by Bryant's recent workouts.
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DET - QB Matthew Stafford's X-ray results
Source: NFL.com - Jeremy Bergman
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford's (hand) X-rays came back negative Monday, Oct. 26, according to head coach Jim Caldwell.
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Stafford is getting beat up this year. Hopefully the team's coaching changes can help their quarterback. It's good news that his X-rays came back negative.
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NE - RB Dion Lewis listed as limited
Source: Patriots.com
New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis (abdomen) still looks to be limited with his injury.
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It's a short week for the Patriots as they play against the Dolphins on Thursday night. Have other plans if you're wanting to get Lewis into the lineup. We'll have to monitor his practice status later in the week.
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DET - Detroit offensive personnel fired
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, offensive line coach Jeremiah Washburn and assistant offensive line coach Terry Heffernan were let go Monday, Oct. 26, according to sources. Quarterbacks coach Jim Bob Cooter will take over as the new offensive coordinator.
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The Lions needed to make changes, and now they have. Lombardi's offense lacked creativity and was known to be incredibly predictable. The Lions were not protecting Matthew Stafford well, and that's arguably the first thing which needs to change in order for the Lions to perform better offensively.
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NYJ - RB Chris Ivory dealing with tightness
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini
New York Jets RB Chris Ivory (quadriceps) is dealing with tightness in his quadriceps following a Week 7 loss to the New England Patriots.
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Great, just what fantasy owners didn't want to hear. Ivory is super talented, and he's playing like a RB1 this season. However, he's almost always been banged up as a pro. Ivory has only played one 16-game season (2014) as a pro. Those in deeper leagues should be considering Stevan Ridley as a waiver wire addition.
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CLE - QB Josh McCown day-to-day
Source: The Chronicle-Telegram - Scott Petrak
Cleveland Browns QB Josh McCown (shoulder) is considered day-to-day because of his shoulder injury and probably will not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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The Week 8 Johnny Manziel Watch is on! Head coach Mike Pettine said McCown will start against Arizona Cardinals in Week 8 if he is healthy.
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NYG - RB Orleans Darkwa to see more touches?
Source: NJ.com - James Kratch
New York Giants RB Orleans Darkwa had played on just two offensive snaps heading into Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys, but he was the leading rusher in the preseason by averaging 4.4 yards per carry. Offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo was non-committal if Darkwa would see more work behind RBs Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen and Andre Williams.
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What's better than a three-headed RBBC? Why a four-headed RBBC of course! Darkwa has been everything the Giants thought Williams would be. We'll be adding him in deeper leagues just in case he emerges from this pack of mediocre (Jennings), misused (Vereen) and bad (Williams) backs.
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DAL - RB Joseph Randle to miss some time
Source: NFL.com - Jeremy Bergman
Dallas Cowboys RB Joseph Randle (oblique) is dealing with an oblique injury and is likely to miss some time, according to a source. RB Darren McFadden had a season-high 152 rushing yards in the Week 7 loss to the New York Giants in Randle's absence.
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The injury was supposed to be minor, but the team will re-evaluate Randle to see how serious the problem is. McFadden is the player to add in this backfield, and Christine Michael is still waiting in the wings for his opportunity.
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OAK - TE Clive Walford sees more time
Source: CSNBayArea.com - Scott Bair
Oakland Raiders TE Clive Walford received a season-high 28 offensive snaps in the team's Week 7 game. Head coach Jack Del Rio said Walford will be more involved as the season goes on.
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Walford was our second-favorite tight end in this year's draft class (behind Maxx Williams). He was a standout player at the Senior Bowl earlier this year, and on film in college at Miami Walford was a player who could make difficult catches seem routine. We're excited to see him involved more in the offense going forward.
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TEN - RB Antonio Andrews could see more carries
Source: The Tennessean - John Glennon
Tennessee Titans RB Antonio Andrews deserves more carries, according to head coach Ken Whisenhunt. Andrew ran for 57 yards on 10 carries in a Week 7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
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We're waiting for rookie David Cobb to get off IR/R and win the starting job. Andrews may get more time, but in most matchups we're unlikely to recommend him as anything more than a flex play or RB3.
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ATL - WR Leonard Hankerson to miss practice
Source: NFL.com - Jeremy Bergman
Atlanta Falcons WR Leonard Hankerson (hamstring) will not practice Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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This does not bode well for Hankerson's Week 8 availability. The Falcons are at home to take on the Buccaneers on Sunday.
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SEA - WR Paul Richardson cleared to practice
Source: Twitter
Seattle Seahawks WR Paul Richardson (knee) was cleared to practice Monday, Oct. 26. Richardson has been recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
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Richardson was an interesting prospect coming out of Colorado last year. He's certainly talented, but knee injuries have slowed down his college and pro career. If he's back at full speed, then Richardson can be worked into this offense as a potential difference-maker.
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GB - QB Aaron Rodgers struggling with deep ball
Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers ranks 18th in the league in passing yards and has completed only three passes that have gone more than 30 yards downfield this year, according to ESPN Stats and Information.
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The loss of Jordy Nelson has been really apparent in this category. The Packers aren't going deep as they instead choose to use the short-passing game to move the chains. Rodgers 2.66 second average time before pass ranks 3rd-slowest in the NFL.
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CLE - CB Joe Haden still in concussion protocol
Source: The Chronicle-Telegram - Scott Petrak
Cleveland Browns CB Joe Haden (concussion, finger) has made some progress but is still going through the concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike Pettine.
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Haden is a star when he's on the field. He's not going to get back to practice until he clears the league's concussion protocol. The Browns face the Cardinals in Week 8, and they could really use Haden's presence on the field.
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PHI - WR Jordan Matthews has hand injury
Source: NJ.com - Eliot Shorr-Parks
Philadelphia Eagles WR Jordan Matthews (hand) has been dealing with a hand injury for a month now, according to Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News.
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Matthews has been plagued by drops this year, and a hand injury would explain part of that problem. The other part? Sam Bradford is his quarterback. The two have yet to establish strong chemistry on the field.
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DEN - WR Emmanuel Sanders will be full go
Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders (shoulder) will be full go Wednesday, Oct. 28, after practicing half of the scheduled time Monday, Oct. 26, according to head coach Gary Kubiak.
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Sanders is a favorite target of Peyton Manning, and he's on pace to at least equal the catches (101) that he had last year. Against a tough Packers defense, we'll still consider Sanders a low-end WR1 in Week 8.
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GB - WR Davante Adams expected to play
Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
Green Bay Packers WR Davante Adams (ankle) should be able to play in the Week 8 game against the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.
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Adams may be available to play, but we're not expecting much from him due to the opponent. The team is likely to ease him back into action after dealing with this (obviously high) ankle sprain. Easing him in against Denver's ferocious defense is not the recipe for success.
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PHI - RB Ryan Mathews dealing with groin injury
Source: NFL.com - Jeremy Bergman
Philadelphia Eagles RB Ryan Mathews (groin) suffered a groin injury during the team's Week 7 game, which limited has snaps for the rest of the game.
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Mathews has looked better running the ball than DeMarco Murray in the Eagles offense, but now he's banged up...again. He's a talented veteran who is running harder than ever this season, but Mathews has an injury history that reads like Infinite Jest. Monitor his practice status when the Eagles return from their Week 8 bye.
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PHI - Jason Peters should be ready after bye
Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra
Philadelphia Eagles OT Jason Peters (back) should be ready to play after the team's Week 8 bye, according to head coach Chip Kelly.
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Peters had to be carted off the field on Sunday night against the Panthers with this back injury. It looked like an incredibly serious injury, but it sounds like he'll be back on the field the next time the Eagles play. Having Peters back would help boost the offense.
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PHI - QB Sam Bradford keeping job
Source: NFL Network - Andrew Siciliano
Philadelphia Eagles QB Sam Bradford will remain the starting quarterback for the Eagles. Head coach Chip Kelly said he is happy with the way Bradford has played.
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LOL. Happy with the way he's played? Kelly needs to expect more from his quarterback if he's actually happy with Bradford. In deeper leagues, it's time to add Mark Sanchez as a preemptive pickup.
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