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NFL - RB Ray Rice wins appeal
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Free-agent RB Ray Rice (Ravens) has won the appeal of his indefinite suspension and is eligible to play immediately, according to a source.
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Rice is now eligible to sign with another team. Once signed, Rice can be back in uniform and playing on the field immediately.
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HOU - OLB Jadeveon Clowney to sit out in Week 13
Source: NFL.com - Chris Wesseling
Houston Texans LB Jadeveon Clowney (knee) will sit out in Week 13 against the Tennessee Titans, according to head coach Bill O'Brien.
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Clowney had been clear that he wasn't feeling quite right as he continues to deal with this knee injury. O'Brien was non-committal when asked if Clowney would be shut down for the rest of the year, though. After a disappointing rookie season, Texans fans will just have to wait until 2015 to see the Clowney that once dominated college football.
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ARI - RB Andre Ellington probable
Source: NFL
Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington (foot, hip) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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Ellington is a RB2 with upside in Week 13. Fantasy owners should be monitoring the usage of newly acquired veteran RB Michael Bush. He's been getting praise from Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, and there might be a larger role for him than some think. Bush did nothing during his time with the Bears, but he's a big back who can catch out of the backfield.
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HOU - RB Arian Foster probable
Source: HoustonTexans.com
Houston Texans RB Arian Foster (groin) is probable for Week 13 after being limited in practice Friday, Nov. 28.
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This is the last confirmation that Foster's owners need that he is a full go for Sunday in his best matchup this year. The Titans have folded against the run lately, which is music to Foster's owners ears.
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DEN - TE Julius Thomas listed as questionable
Source: NFL
Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as questionable for Week 13.
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We have to believe that Thomas is more on the doubtful side after his limited participation in practice on Friday. He may play this week against the Chiefs, but if he does we only see him as a low-end TE1.
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DEN - RB Montee Ball ruled out
Source: NFL
Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and has been ruled out for Week 13.
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No surprise here. Ball may be out this week, but he's getting closer to returning. When he does return, Ball should be the backup behind C.J. Anderson.
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DEN - RB Ronnie Hillman to miss Week 13
Source: NFL
Denver Broncos RB Ronnie Hillman (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and has been ruled out for Week 13.
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Hillman may still be a few weeks away from returning from this midfoot sprain. The initial prognosis of only a couple of missed weeks has already been passed. When Hillman returns, he should work as a change-of-pace back behind C.J. Anderson.
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NE - WR Julian Edelman probable
Source: NFL
New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (thigh) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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This is going to be a helluva game. The Patriots play against the Packers in Week 13, and there could be a lot of fantasy points scored in this one. We love Edelman as a WR2/flex play in PPR leagues.
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NO - RB Khiry Robinson ruled out
Source: NFL
New Orleans Saints RB Khiry Robinson (forearm) has been ruled out for Week 13.
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It's been a long time with Robinson. We haven't seen him since the team's Week 7 game against the Lions. There's no clarity on when (or if) he'll be back this year.
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NO - RB Pierre Thomas probable for Week 13
Source: NFL
New Orleans Saints Pierre Thomas (ribs, shoulder) is probable for Week 13.
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Thomas being back on the field changes the playing time for Mark Ingram. We like Thomas as a RB3/flex play in PPR leagues.
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NE - WR Brandon LaFell listed as questionable
Source: NFL
New England Patriots WR Brandon LaFell (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as questionable for Week 13.
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This is going to be a great game. LaFell makes for a nice WR3/flex play against the Packers in Week 13.
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MIN - TE Kyle Rudolph probable for Week 13
Source: NFL
Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (abdomen, groin) is listed as probable for Week 13.
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We like Rudolph as a low-end TE1 in Week 13. The Panthers have a tough front seven on defense, but they can be picked on in the secondary.
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NE - RB Shane Vereen's status in question
Source: NFL
New England Patriots RB Shane Vereen (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as questionable for Week 13.
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Fantasy owners are already gunshy when it comes to starting Vereen. First, there's his questionable durability. Next, the addition of LeGarrette Blount has complicated things. Finally, the emergence of Jonas Gray makes Vereen less of a factor.
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MIN - WR Cordarrelle Patterson listed as probable
Source: NFL
Minnesota Vikings WR Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) is probable for Week 13.
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Awesome. We're still hopeful Patterson will eventually transform into a top-flight NFL receiver. However, we're not starting him anytime soon. He's incredibly talent, but raw as the day is long. Until we see signs of better route-running, Patterson is dropable in most leagues.
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MIN - WR Greg Jennings probable
Source: NFL
Minnesota Vikings WR Greg Jennings (ribs) is listed as probable for Week 13.
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Jennings is a bit of a sleeper this week in deeper leagues. The Carolina secondary can be picked on--if (big IF) Teddy Bridgewater gets time to throw.
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MIN - RB Matt Asiata listed as probable
Source: NFL
Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (concussion) is probable for Week 13.
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We'll see Asiata and Ben Tate as the lead backs for the Vikings this week. Both are only 'what the heck' flex worthy in Week 13.
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MIN - Jerick McKinnon officially doubtful
Source: NFL
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings RB Jerick McKinnon (back) has officially been listed as doubtful for Week 13. McKinnon has already said that he will not play.
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Fantasy owners should not have been considering McKinnon anyway. It's going to be the Ben Tate and Matt Asiata show in Week 13.
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ARI - WR John Brown listed as probable
Source: NFL
Arizona Cardinals WR John Brown (teeth) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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We like Brown as a flex play at least this week against a bad Falcons secondary. Brown's speed will help him make big plays downfield on deep targets.
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ARI - QB Drew Stanton should play
Source: NFL
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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Against a bad Falcons defense, Stanton should have a solid day. He's worth starting if you've been streaming late-round QBs all year.
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STL - TE Jared Cook listed as probable
Source: StLouisRams.com
St. Louis Rams TE Jared Cook (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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Cook could have a nice day against the Raiders in Week 13. We like him as a TE2 with TE1 upside.
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JAX - Make two roster moves
Source: Jaguars.com
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed WR Tommy Streeter to the 53-man roster and released WR Mike Brown Friday, Nov. 28.
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Streeter is tall and has good downfield speed. He's failed to impress during his time in the pros, and he's only worth monitoring in super super deep dynasty leagues.
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STL - WR Kenny Britt expected to play
Source: StLouisRams.com
St. Louis Rams WR Kenny Britt (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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Britt has all the talent in the world, but he's never been consistent. He could have a WR3 with upside kind of day against the Raiders in Week 13.
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NYJ - Friday practice report
Source: NewYorkJets.com
New York Jets QB Michael Vick (illness, wrist) and DE Muhammad Wilkerson (toe) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 28. FB John Conner (groin) and DT Sheldon Richardson (back) were limited during practice, while OT Oday Aboushi (shoulder), LB Antwan Barnes (knee), OG Willie Colon (knee), DE Leger Douzable (ankle), LB David Harris (shoulder), SS Jaiquawn Jarrett (calf) and C Nick Mangold (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Wilkerson being out is a big blow to a defense that is already terrible in the back end and relies on their defensive line to make stops. Ryan Tannehill and company should have a field day.
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NYJ - RB Chris Johnson fully practices
Source: NewYorkJets.com
New York Jets RB Chris Johnson (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28.
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Johnson might be a what the heck flex for the Week 15 matchup against the terrible Titans run defense, but his barely existent fantasy value is still on life support.
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NYJ - RB Chris Ivory practices in full
Source: NewYorkJets.com
New York Jets RB Chris Ivory (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28.
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Ivory had a few weeks earlier when it looked like the Jets were using him more like a feature back, but now he has faded back into a committee with Chris Johnson. Perhaps Week 15 will present a window to use him against the terrible Titans run defense, but this talent will remain on our benches until then.
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MIA - WR Mike Wallace limited Friday
Source: MiamiDolphins.com
Miami Dolphins WR Mike Wallace (chest) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 28, for a second straight day.
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Wallace isn't dealing with a leg injury, so there's not much risk to playing him Monday night against the abysmal Jets secondary.
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NYJ - WR Eric Decker takes part in practice
Source: NewYorkJets.com
New York Jets WR Eric Decker (toe) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28.
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Decker is the best play of many ugly fantasy commodities in the Jets offense. He had some chemistry with Geno Smith the first time around, but may draw Brent Grimes in coverage. Avoid him this week if you can.
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MIA - RB Lamar Miller participates fully
Source: MiamiDolphins.com
Miami Dolphins RB Lamar Miller (knee) practiced fully Friday, Nov. 28.
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Miller is getting healthier, but he is also facing a stiff Jets run defense, albeit without Mo Wilkerson, and he has also been spelled at the goal line and elsewhere on the field. Consider him a solid flex play this week, but with a limited ceiling.
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PIT - Friday injury report
Source: Steelers.com
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (thumb) and DT Steve McLendon (shoulder) have been ruled out for Week 13. OT Marcus Gilbert (ankle) and LB Ryan Shazier (ankle) are listed as questionable, while DT Brett Keisel (non-injury), S Troy Polamalu (non-injury), CB Ike Taylor (forearm) and SS Shamarko Thomas (hamstring) are listed as probable. Gilbert and McLendon did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 28. Allen was limited during practice, while the other players fully participated in practice.
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Polamalu and Taylor will help a struggling secondary, and Shazier could be an infusion of speed to the middle of the defense that will have to deal with Jimmy Graham on Sunday.
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PIT - WR Martavis Bryant expected to play
Source: Steelers.com
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Martavis Bryant (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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Bryant is a boom/bust WR3/Flex in a matchup that should be good and provide a high-scoring game script, but the last time we saw, he was giving way to Markus Wheaton in the second half against the Titans after missing out on two touchdown opportunities in the first half.
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HOU - Friday practice report
Source: HoustonTexans.com
Houston Texans LB Jadeveon Clowney (knee) and CB Kareem Jackson (knee) have been ruled out for Week 13 after not practicing Friday, Nov. 28. LB Akeem Dent (neck) is questionable. LB Brian Cushing (knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (knee), DT Ryan Pickett (back) and S D.J. Swearinger (ankle), LB Max Bullough (hamstring), OT Tyson Clabo (foot), S Kendrick Lewis (knee), LB Mike Mohamed (hip), CB Darryl Morris (thigh) and LB Jeff Tarpinian (knee) are probable.
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Clowney is clearly the most disappointing player in the 2014 first-round because he has barely been on the field. His durability woes are ominous for the Texans after selecting Clowney to be a long-term cornerstone next to JJ Watt.
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MIA - TE Charles Clay doesn't practice
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Omar Kelly
Miami Dolphins TE Charles Clay (knee, hamstring) did not practice Friday, Nov. 28, and could miss Monday night's game versus the New York Jets.
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The Jets have given up 12 touchdowns to tight ends this year, but Dion Sims, not Clay is likely to be the player poised to take advantage of that. Sims is a poor man's Dwayne Allen, but that could be good enough against the woeful Jets secondary.
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SD - RB Ryan Mathews probable
Source: Chargers.com
San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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Mathews is a still a terrible fantasy play this week against the Ravens run defense that hasn't allowed more than 70 yards to any back this year.
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IND - WR Reggie Wayne fully practices
Source: Colts.com
Indianapolis Colts WR Reggie Wayne fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is no longer on the injury report. Wayne missed practice earlier in the week, because he received a day off.
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There's no other way to put it, Wayne looked old last week. We'll see if he can perform better this week against Washington. We like Wayne as a low-end WR2/flex play in Week 13.
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NYJ - QB Geno Smith expected to keep job
Source: New York Daily News - Manish Mehta
New York Jets QB Geno Smith is expected to be the starting quarterback for the remaining games this season, according to head coach Rex Ryan.
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Smith may keep his job longer than Ryan. The situation with the Jets is just a mess right now. Smith may keep his job for the rest of the season, but we expect the Jets to draft a QB next year with a premium pick.
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WAS - TE Jordan Reed listed as questionable
Source: NFL.com - Chris Wesseling
Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (hamstring) took part in a full practice Friday, Nov. 28, but is questionable for Week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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It looks like Reed is going to be able to play this week. That makes Niles Paul less of a fantasy play in Week 13. We're avoiding both this week.
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GB - Limited status for WR Davante Adams
Source: NFL.com - Chris Wesseling
Green Bay Packers WR Davante Adams (heel) is listed as probable for Week 13 against the New England Patriots.
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We love the dynasty upside of Adams. However, redraft fantasy owners should only consider the rookie a desperation 'what the heck' flex in deeper leagues.
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CLE - TE Jordan Cameron questionable
Source: NFL.com - Chris Wesseling
Cleveland Browns TE Jordan Cameron (concussion) is listed as questionable for Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Cameron should be back this week, but fantasy owners should hold off rushing him back into their starting lineup. We haven't seen Cameron on the field since the Browns Week 8 game against the Raiders. Let's wait and see what he looks like before getting overly excited about his return.
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ATL - S William Moore activated
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com
Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore (shoulder) returned to the active roster Friday, Nov. 28, and is eligible to play Sunday, Nov. 30.
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This is good news for the Falcons defense. Moore will give them a physical presence in the secondary, and he'll also be able to help out the run defense.
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Source: footballguys.com
NFL - RB Ray Rice wins appeal
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Free-agent RB Ray Rice (Ravens) has won the appeal of his indefinite suspension and is eligible to play immediately, according to a source.
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Rice is now eligible to sign with another team. Once signed, Rice can be back in uniform and playing on the field immediately.
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HOU - OLB Jadeveon Clowney to sit out in Week 13
Source: NFL.com - Chris Wesseling
Houston Texans LB Jadeveon Clowney (knee) will sit out in Week 13 against the Tennessee Titans, according to head coach Bill O'Brien.
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Clowney had been clear that he wasn't feeling quite right as he continues to deal with this knee injury. O'Brien was non-committal when asked if Clowney would be shut down for the rest of the year, though. After a disappointing rookie season, Texans fans will just have to wait until 2015 to see the Clowney that once dominated college football.
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ARI - RB Andre Ellington probable
Source: NFL
Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington (foot, hip) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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Ellington is a RB2 with upside in Week 13. Fantasy owners should be monitoring the usage of newly acquired veteran RB Michael Bush. He's been getting praise from Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, and there might be a larger role for him than some think. Bush did nothing during his time with the Bears, but he's a big back who can catch out of the backfield.
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HOU - RB Arian Foster probable
Source: HoustonTexans.com
Houston Texans RB Arian Foster (groin) is probable for Week 13 after being limited in practice Friday, Nov. 28.
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This is the last confirmation that Foster's owners need that he is a full go for Sunday in his best matchup this year. The Titans have folded against the run lately, which is music to Foster's owners ears.
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DEN - TE Julius Thomas listed as questionable
Source: NFL
Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as questionable for Week 13.
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We have to believe that Thomas is more on the doubtful side after his limited participation in practice on Friday. He may play this week against the Chiefs, but if he does we only see him as a low-end TE1.
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DEN - RB Montee Ball ruled out
Source: NFL
Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and has been ruled out for Week 13.
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No surprise here. Ball may be out this week, but he's getting closer to returning. When he does return, Ball should be the backup behind C.J. Anderson.
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DEN - RB Ronnie Hillman to miss Week 13
Source: NFL
Denver Broncos RB Ronnie Hillman (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and has been ruled out for Week 13.
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Hillman may still be a few weeks away from returning from this midfoot sprain. The initial prognosis of only a couple of missed weeks has already been passed. When Hillman returns, he should work as a change-of-pace back behind C.J. Anderson.
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NE - WR Julian Edelman probable
Source: NFL
New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (thigh) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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This is going to be a helluva game. The Patriots play against the Packers in Week 13, and there could be a lot of fantasy points scored in this one. We love Edelman as a WR2/flex play in PPR leagues.
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NO - RB Khiry Robinson ruled out
Source: NFL
New Orleans Saints RB Khiry Robinson (forearm) has been ruled out for Week 13.
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It's been a long time with Robinson. We haven't seen him since the team's Week 7 game against the Lions. There's no clarity on when (or if) he'll be back this year.
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NO - RB Pierre Thomas probable for Week 13
Source: NFL
New Orleans Saints Pierre Thomas (ribs, shoulder) is probable for Week 13.
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Thomas being back on the field changes the playing time for Mark Ingram. We like Thomas as a RB3/flex play in PPR leagues.
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NE - WR Brandon LaFell listed as questionable
Source: NFL
New England Patriots WR Brandon LaFell (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as questionable for Week 13.
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This is going to be a great game. LaFell makes for a nice WR3/flex play against the Packers in Week 13.
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MIN - TE Kyle Rudolph probable for Week 13
Source: NFL
Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (abdomen, groin) is listed as probable for Week 13.
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We like Rudolph as a low-end TE1 in Week 13. The Panthers have a tough front seven on defense, but they can be picked on in the secondary.
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NE - RB Shane Vereen's status in question
Source: NFL
New England Patriots RB Shane Vereen (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as questionable for Week 13.
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Fantasy owners are already gunshy when it comes to starting Vereen. First, there's his questionable durability. Next, the addition of LeGarrette Blount has complicated things. Finally, the emergence of Jonas Gray makes Vereen less of a factor.
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MIN - WR Cordarrelle Patterson listed as probable
Source: NFL
Minnesota Vikings WR Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) is probable for Week 13.
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Awesome. We're still hopeful Patterson will eventually transform into a top-flight NFL receiver. However, we're not starting him anytime soon. He's incredibly talent, but raw as the day is long. Until we see signs of better route-running, Patterson is dropable in most leagues.
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MIN - WR Greg Jennings probable
Source: NFL
Minnesota Vikings WR Greg Jennings (ribs) is listed as probable for Week 13.
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Jennings is a bit of a sleeper this week in deeper leagues. The Carolina secondary can be picked on--if (big IF) Teddy Bridgewater gets time to throw.
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MIN - RB Matt Asiata listed as probable
Source: NFL
Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (concussion) is probable for Week 13.
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We'll see Asiata and Ben Tate as the lead backs for the Vikings this week. Both are only 'what the heck' flex worthy in Week 13.
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MIN - Jerick McKinnon officially doubtful
Source: NFL
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings RB Jerick McKinnon (back) has officially been listed as doubtful for Week 13. McKinnon has already said that he will not play.
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Fantasy owners should not have been considering McKinnon anyway. It's going to be the Ben Tate and Matt Asiata show in Week 13.
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ARI - WR John Brown listed as probable
Source: NFL
Arizona Cardinals WR John Brown (teeth) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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We like Brown as a flex play at least this week against a bad Falcons secondary. Brown's speed will help him make big plays downfield on deep targets.
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ARI - QB Drew Stanton should play
Source: NFL
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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Against a bad Falcons defense, Stanton should have a solid day. He's worth starting if you've been streaming late-round QBs all year.
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STL - TE Jared Cook listed as probable
Source: StLouisRams.com
St. Louis Rams TE Jared Cook (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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Cook could have a nice day against the Raiders in Week 13. We like him as a TE2 with TE1 upside.
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JAX - Make two roster moves
Source: Jaguars.com
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed WR Tommy Streeter to the 53-man roster and released WR Mike Brown Friday, Nov. 28.
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Streeter is tall and has good downfield speed. He's failed to impress during his time in the pros, and he's only worth monitoring in super super deep dynasty leagues.
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STL - WR Kenny Britt expected to play
Source: StLouisRams.com
St. Louis Rams WR Kenny Britt (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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Britt has all the talent in the world, but he's never been consistent. He could have a WR3 with upside kind of day against the Raiders in Week 13.
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NYJ - Friday practice report
Source: NewYorkJets.com
New York Jets QB Michael Vick (illness, wrist) and DE Muhammad Wilkerson (toe) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 28. FB John Conner (groin) and DT Sheldon Richardson (back) were limited during practice, while OT Oday Aboushi (shoulder), LB Antwan Barnes (knee), OG Willie Colon (knee), DE Leger Douzable (ankle), LB David Harris (shoulder), SS Jaiquawn Jarrett (calf) and C Nick Mangold (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Wilkerson being out is a big blow to a defense that is already terrible in the back end and relies on their defensive line to make stops. Ryan Tannehill and company should have a field day.
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NYJ - RB Chris Johnson fully practices
Source: NewYorkJets.com
New York Jets RB Chris Johnson (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28.
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Johnson might be a what the heck flex for the Week 15 matchup against the terrible Titans run defense, but his barely existent fantasy value is still on life support.
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NYJ - RB Chris Ivory practices in full
Source: NewYorkJets.com
New York Jets RB Chris Ivory (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28.
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Ivory had a few weeks earlier when it looked like the Jets were using him more like a feature back, but now he has faded back into a committee with Chris Johnson. Perhaps Week 15 will present a window to use him against the terrible Titans run defense, but this talent will remain on our benches until then.
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MIA - WR Mike Wallace limited Friday
Source: MiamiDolphins.com
Miami Dolphins WR Mike Wallace (chest) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 28, for a second straight day.
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Wallace isn't dealing with a leg injury, so there's not much risk to playing him Monday night against the abysmal Jets secondary.
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NYJ - WR Eric Decker takes part in practice
Source: NewYorkJets.com
New York Jets WR Eric Decker (toe) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28.
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Decker is the best play of many ugly fantasy commodities in the Jets offense. He had some chemistry with Geno Smith the first time around, but may draw Brent Grimes in coverage. Avoid him this week if you can.
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MIA - RB Lamar Miller participates fully
Source: MiamiDolphins.com
Miami Dolphins RB Lamar Miller (knee) practiced fully Friday, Nov. 28.
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Miller is getting healthier, but he is also facing a stiff Jets run defense, albeit without Mo Wilkerson, and he has also been spelled at the goal line and elsewhere on the field. Consider him a solid flex play this week, but with a limited ceiling.
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PIT - Friday injury report
Source: Steelers.com
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (thumb) and DT Steve McLendon (shoulder) have been ruled out for Week 13. OT Marcus Gilbert (ankle) and LB Ryan Shazier (ankle) are listed as questionable, while DT Brett Keisel (non-injury), S Troy Polamalu (non-injury), CB Ike Taylor (forearm) and SS Shamarko Thomas (hamstring) are listed as probable. Gilbert and McLendon did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 28. Allen was limited during practice, while the other players fully participated in practice.
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Polamalu and Taylor will help a struggling secondary, and Shazier could be an infusion of speed to the middle of the defense that will have to deal with Jimmy Graham on Sunday.
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PIT - WR Martavis Bryant expected to play
Source: Steelers.com
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Martavis Bryant (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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Bryant is a boom/bust WR3/Flex in a matchup that should be good and provide a high-scoring game script, but the last time we saw, he was giving way to Markus Wheaton in the second half against the Titans after missing out on two touchdown opportunities in the first half.
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HOU - Friday practice report
Source: HoustonTexans.com
Houston Texans LB Jadeveon Clowney (knee) and CB Kareem Jackson (knee) have been ruled out for Week 13 after not practicing Friday, Nov. 28. LB Akeem Dent (neck) is questionable. LB Brian Cushing (knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (knee), DT Ryan Pickett (back) and S D.J. Swearinger (ankle), LB Max Bullough (hamstring), OT Tyson Clabo (foot), S Kendrick Lewis (knee), LB Mike Mohamed (hip), CB Darryl Morris (thigh) and LB Jeff Tarpinian (knee) are probable.
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Clowney is clearly the most disappointing player in the 2014 first-round because he has barely been on the field. His durability woes are ominous for the Texans after selecting Clowney to be a long-term cornerstone next to JJ Watt.
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MIA - TE Charles Clay doesn't practice
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Omar Kelly
Miami Dolphins TE Charles Clay (knee, hamstring) did not practice Friday, Nov. 28, and could miss Monday night's game versus the New York Jets.
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The Jets have given up 12 touchdowns to tight ends this year, but Dion Sims, not Clay is likely to be the player poised to take advantage of that. Sims is a poor man's Dwayne Allen, but that could be good enough against the woeful Jets secondary.
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SD - RB Ryan Mathews probable
Source: Chargers.com
San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
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Mathews is a still a terrible fantasy play this week against the Ravens run defense that hasn't allowed more than 70 yards to any back this year.
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IND - WR Reggie Wayne fully practices
Source: Colts.com
Indianapolis Colts WR Reggie Wayne fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is no longer on the injury report. Wayne missed practice earlier in the week, because he received a day off.
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There's no other way to put it, Wayne looked old last week. We'll see if he can perform better this week against Washington. We like Wayne as a low-end WR2/flex play in Week 13.
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NYJ - QB Geno Smith expected to keep job
Source: New York Daily News - Manish Mehta
New York Jets QB Geno Smith is expected to be the starting quarterback for the remaining games this season, according to head coach Rex Ryan.
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Smith may keep his job longer than Ryan. The situation with the Jets is just a mess right now. Smith may keep his job for the rest of the season, but we expect the Jets to draft a QB next year with a premium pick.
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WAS - TE Jordan Reed listed as questionable
Source: NFL.com - Chris Wesseling
Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (hamstring) took part in a full practice Friday, Nov. 28, but is questionable for Week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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It looks like Reed is going to be able to play this week. That makes Niles Paul less of a fantasy play in Week 13. We're avoiding both this week.
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GB - Limited status for WR Davante Adams
Source: NFL.com - Chris Wesseling
Green Bay Packers WR Davante Adams (heel) is listed as probable for Week 13 against the New England Patriots.
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We love the dynasty upside of Adams. However, redraft fantasy owners should only consider the rookie a desperation 'what the heck' flex in deeper leagues.
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CLE - TE Jordan Cameron questionable
Source: NFL.com - Chris Wesseling
Cleveland Browns TE Jordan Cameron (concussion) is listed as questionable for Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Cameron should be back this week, but fantasy owners should hold off rushing him back into their starting lineup. We haven't seen Cameron on the field since the Browns Week 8 game against the Raiders. Let's wait and see what he looks like before getting overly excited about his return.
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ATL - S William Moore activated
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com
Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore (shoulder) returned to the active roster Friday, Nov. 28, and is eligible to play Sunday, Nov. 30.
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This is good news for the Falcons defense. Moore will give them a physical presence in the secondary, and he'll also be able to help out the run defense.
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Source: footballguys.com