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Josh Downs unlikely to play in Week 13
Considered week-to-week with shoulder injury
By: Doug Orth | Nov 25 2024, 7:10 pm
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#Colts WR Josh Downs, who left Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury, is considered week-to-week and is a long-shot to play on Sunday against the #Patriots, source said. But the belief is he did not suffer a major injury. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: One major factor in this decision could be the Colts' belief that they can beat the Patriots without Downs. Another factor is that Indy's bye is in Week 14, which should be enough time for most non-major shoulder injuries to heal. Expect the Colts to rely heavily on Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman Jr. on the rare occasion Anthony Richardson drops back to pass.
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Cooks likely in, Ferguson likely out for Week 13
WR recovering from knee injury, TE dealing with concussion
By: Doug Orth | Nov 25 2024, 7:00 pm
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Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones said there’s a good chance Brandin Cooks and Tyler Smith will be able to play Thursday. Trevon Diggs also has a chance. It’s “a little more of a long shot” for Zack Martin and Jake Ferguson. (The Athletic - Jon Machota)
FFToday's Take: If Dak Prescott was still available, Cooks' return would probably mean something for a lot of fantasy managers. It is unlikely he will see more than a few short targets with Cooper Rush under center. Such is not the case for Ferguson, who should remain quite busy with the small-armed Rush throwing him the ball. It appears fantasy managers can look forward to another potential low-end TE1 week from Luke Schoonmaker on Thanksgiving Day.
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Broken collarbone for Gardner Minshew
Out for the year
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 24 2024, 7:54 pm
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#Raiders QB Gardner Minshew broke his collarbone and is out for the season, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. A frustrating end for Minshew. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: At 2-9 the Raiders are finishing out a lost season and will likely do so with Desmond Ridder or Aidan O'Connell (thumb) at quarterback who is available to come of IR next week. Daniel Jones would also be an option if the Raiders choose to bring in the recent released Giants QB.
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Malik Nabers expected to play Week 12
Groin injury
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 24 2024, 2:15 am
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#Giants WR Malik Nabers (groin) is expected to play today against the #Bucs. He was listed as questionable. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Nabers sat out practice on Friday with a groin injury but is expected to play against the Buccaneers today. He'll have a new quarterback (Tommy DeVito) but should remain in the WR2 range against a Bucs-D that's given up the 5th most fantasy points to wide receivers.
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Brock Purdy out, Brandon Allen in at QB for the 49ers
Shoulder injury for Purdy
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 22 2024, 5:05 pm
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49ers HC Kyle Shanahan announced QB Brandon Allen will start Sunday against the Packers in place of the injured Brock Purdy. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: The 49ers will be without their starting quarterback for Week 12's matchup against the Packers. Purdy was limited Wednesday and Thursday before missing practice on Friday. Expect a lot of Christian McCaffrey this week with Allen at the helm who last completed a pass in the league during Week 9 of the 2022 season. This quarterback situation will downgrade all of the skill position players in the 49ers offense.
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Eagles rule out WR DeVonta Smith for Week 12
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 22 2024, 4:01 pm
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The #Eagles ruled out WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) for Sunday vs. the #Rams. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: The Eagles will be down one of their playmakers on offense as Smith missed practice all week with a hamstring injury. With Smith out, expect to see more of Jahan Dotson and Johnny Wilson but neither are recommended fantasy plays. Dallas Goedert becomes a more intriguing tight end play.
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Mike Evans set to play Week 12, will he be limited?
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 22 2024, 1:24 pm
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Bucs HC Todd Bowles on how much his team will use Mike Evans’ in his return Sunday vs. the Giants after he had missed the past three games due to a hamstring injury: “We’ll play him as long as he’s healthy and fresh. If he needs to be in there, he’ll be in there, but we’ll get him out when we have to.” (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Evans last played in Week 7 and is expected to make his return this week against the Giants. Bowles' comments leave the door open for Evans to be limited in this game, but fantasy owners should feel confident about his WR2 likelihood with low-end WR1 upside in this matchup.
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DeVonta Smith misses practice Thursday, hamstring injury
Also missed practice on Wednesday
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 21 2024, 5:11 pm
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For a second straight day, Eagles WR DeVonta Smith did not practice today due to a hamstring injury. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Smith missed practice Wednesday of last week with the same issue but starting off Week 12 with two missed practices is concerning. We'll have a better idea of his status after practice on Friday. The Eagles face the Rams on Sunday night.
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Darnell Mooney nursing a hamstring injury
Injury not considered to be serious
By: Doug Orth | Nov 18 2024, 4:40 pm
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Early prognosis is #Falcons WR Darnell Mooney's hamstring injury from Sunday is not serious, per source. (ESPN - Jeremy Fowler)
FFToday's Take: Mooney did not return to Week 10 game against the Broncos after suffering the injury in the third quarter. In addition to the injury not being a serious one, the other bit of good news is that Mooney will get a week to rest with Atlanta going on its bye in Week 12. Assuming he is cleared to play, consider Mooney a strong WR3 option with WR2 upside in Week 13 versus the Chargers.
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Jonathon Brooks likely to debut in Week 12
Activated off IR before Week 10 but was inactive for game
By: Doug Orth | Nov 18 2024, 4:30 pm
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Panthers HC Dave Canales told reporters that rookie second-round pick Jonathon Brooks is expected to make his debut Sunday vs. the Chiefs. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: The Panthers have slow-played Brooks more than anyone could have imagined before the season, but it appears he will get his first NFL touch at some point in Week 12. Unfortunately for him and his fantasy owners, it seems extremely likely he will begin his NFL career operating as a clear backup to Chuba Hubbard, who signed a rich extension about two weeks ago. Fantasy managers feeling the bye week pinch can use Brooks as a desperation flex option, but it is likely his Week 12 ceiling will be 8-10 touches against a very good run defense.
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George Kittle unlikely to play in Week 11
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 17 2024, 2:17 am
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49ers TE George Kittle, who is questionable for Sunday's game due to a hamstring injury, is unlikely to play vs. the Seahawks, per sources.
The 49ers want to see how Kittle is feeling pregame before making any final decision, per sources. But they are not optimistic that their Pro-Bowl tight end will be available versus Seattle. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Kittle missed practice Wednesday and was limited on Thursday and Friday before being listed Questionable on the injury report. TE Eric Saubert had 2 catches for 41 yards when Kittle missed Week 3 with a hamstring injury. He won't be a recommended fantasy option. McCaffrey, Deebo, Jennings and Pearsall should soak up most of Kittle's production.
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Tank Bigsby ruled Out for Week 11
Ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 15 2024, 4:01 pm
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The #Jaguars ruled out QB Trevor Lawrence and RB Tank Bigsby for Sunday's game at Detroit. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Bigsby missed practice all week with an ankle injury and has been ruled Out for Week 11. That will put Travis Etienne back in the lead back role while D'Ernest Johnson (hamstring) works as the backup. This is a bad matchup and game environment for the Jaguars who are 14-point underdogs to Detroit. Etienne can be considered a weak RB2.
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Tee Higgins expected to play in Week 11
Missed last 3 games with quad injury
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 15 2024, 11:49 am
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Bengals WR Tee Higgins is expected to play against the Chargers, coach Zac Taylor said. Has missed the last three games with a quad injury. (Ben Baby on X)
FFToday's Take: Higgins has missed 5 games already this season due to injury, his latest being a quad injury suffered the Friday before Week 8. We don't have any indication that he will be limited. The Chargers have given up the 8th fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season.
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Dalton Kincaid Out for Week 11, Amari Cooper Questionable
Knee injury for Kincaid
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 15 2024, 11:33 am
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Bills coach Sean McDermott said on @WGR550 that tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) has been ruled OUT vs. the Chiefs.
RT Spencer Brown (ankle) and WR Amari Cooper (wrist) will be listed as questionable for the game and limited in practice. (Alaina Getzenberg on X)
FFToday's Take: Kincaid suffered a knee injury last week. He came back into the game but exited again and has missed practice all week. The Bills have a bye in Week 12. Dawson Knox will have an opportunity to see his targets increase against a Chiefs defense that is a plus matchup for tight ends. He'll be on the TE2 radar in Week 11.
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Trevor Lawrence Out Week 11, shoulder injury
Could return in Week 13
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 13 2024, 10:33 am
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Jaguars HC Doug Pederson says QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) will be out this week. Optimistic that he can play after the bye week. (Michael DiRocco on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Lawrence missed Week 10 with his shoulder injury but it sounds like he will return in Week 13 to face the Texans. Mac Jones was awful in relief last week, throwing for a grand total of 111 yards against the Vikings. His prognosis this week against the Lions isn't much better, which will drag down the fantasy value of WR Brian Thomas Jr. and TE Evan Engram.
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Nico Collins should play in Week 11
Sidelined by hamstring injury since Week 5
By: Doug Orth | Nov 12 2024, 10:00 pm
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Expectation is for #Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins to practice all week and then make his return Monday night against the #Cowboys per multiple league sources. 'He's 100 percent ready to go,' a source said.
(KPRC - Aaron Wilson)
FFToday's Take: HC DeMeco Ryans noted Collins did not have a setback before the team somewhat surprisingly made him inactive Sunday - two days after activating him off IR. While the logic of not playing him because he did not have a full practice week is sound (as Ryan later suggested), it makes little to activate him when they did. Regardless, a date against the Cowboys sets up as a potential big game for Collins, who should be in lineups this week barring a setback.
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Aaron Jones hurting but in line to play Week 11
Rib injury sidelined him for part of Week 10
By: Doug Orth | Nov 11 2024, 11:30 pm
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Aaron Jones (ribs) might be a bit limited in practice early this week, but Kevin O'Connell said he feels good about having him for Sunday's game at Tennessee. (ESPN.com - Kevin Seifert)
FFToday's Take: Jones missed part of the second half but was able to play in the final minutes of the Vikings' Week 10 win against the Jags. Unlike Jacksonville, the Titans have been much stingier against running backs. Jones' numbers through nine games with Minnesota this year are almost identical to what he did in 11 games with Green Bay last season, which is to say he has been a very good RB2 with occasional RB1 upside. Barring an unexpected setback this week, keep him in lineups in Week 11.
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Sam LaPorta nursing shoulder injury
Day-to-day; "hopeful" for Week 11
By: Doug Orth | Nov 11 2024, 7:10 pm
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Campbell said Sam LaPorta is day to day with the shoulder injury and he's "hopeful" he can play this week (DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman)
FFToday's Take: LaPorta has not come close to repeating his rookie season, although the three best games of his 2024 campaign have come over the last five contests. Volume has been the primary issue this year; he has no more than six targets in any game after averaging 7.8 down the stretch in 2023. While Detroit would likely spread LaPorta's targets among Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 11 versus the Jaguars if he is ruled out, Brock Wright could be worth starting in deeper leagues against one of the most accommodating defenses defending the tight end.
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Tyreek Hill active for MNF
Playing through a torn ligament in his wrist
By: Doug Orth | Nov 11 2024, 7:00 pm
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Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill, listed as questionable for tonight’s game vs. the Rams due to a wrist injury, is officially active. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: Fantasy managers who are counting on Hill to go catch a break here, although it remains to be seen how effective he will be after experiencing a setback late in the week. The Rams have mostly solved their issues against opposing receivers after getting pounded by them earlier in the season, although they have struggled against some top slot options. Hill's managers should expect him to serve as more of a decoy in this contest and be pleasantly surprised if he can be the WR1 he was drafted to be in most leagues.
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Tyreek Hill battling wrist injury, Questionable for Week 10
Missed practice Friday
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 9 2024, 1:00 pm
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McDaniel said Tyreek Hill is managing something that is heating up. Hill is doing everything possible and the Dolphins will see how Hill responds.
"If his body lets him he'll play," McDaniel said.
Hill was not spotted in the portion of practice open to the media Saturday.
Asked if he was optimistic about Hill, McDaniel said: "I'm optimistic that he's going to do everything he can. I wouldn't say I was optimistic or pessimistic." (Palm Beach Post)
FFToday's Take: Hill missed practice Friday and remains Questionable to play Monday night against the Rams. His status puts fantasy owners in a bind as we may not know until Monday whether or not he's going to play. Jaylen Waddle and TE Jonnu Smith would see a bump in value if Hill sits.
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Nico Collins, Tank Dell listed as Questionable for Week 10
Nico limited in practice on Friday
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 8 2024, 4:03 pm
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Houston also added Tank Dell to the injury report with a back injury and he is now questionable. Pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) is out. WR Nico Collins, who just returned to practice today after missing a month with a hamstring injury, is listed as questionable for Sunday night vs. the #Lions. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: The Texans don't play until Sunday night so this is going to be a tricky situation for fantasy owners. Nico missed practice Wednesday and Thursday before being limited on Friday. If he does play, he could be limited making him a risky Flex option in Week 10.
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Brian Robinson Jr. Out again with hamstring injury
Missed practice on Friday
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 8 2024, 4:00 pm
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Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. was ruled out for Week 10 vs. the Steelers. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Robinson was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday then sat on Friday before being ruled Out for Week 10. With Robinson out last week, the Commanders used three running backs including Austin Ekeler, Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr. Ekeler will work as the lead back but all three should get touches capping their upside.
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Michael Pittman Jr. Out for Week 10
Back injury
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 8 2024, 1:06 pm
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Colts HC Shane Steichen: Michael Pittman Jr. (finger, back) OUT vs. Bills. Did not practice this week. Taking it week to week. Been battling it. It's the back. IR not being considered. (Mike Chappell on X)
FFToday's Take: Pittman has been battling a back injury the last couple weeks and it's no surprise his production has been lacking. Rookie Adonai Mitchell should see his snap rate increase and Josh Downs should be considered the top receiving option against the Bills in Week 10. In this same game, the Bills have ruled out Keon Coleman with a wrist injury.
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QB Mac Jones expected to start for the Jaguars
Shoulder injury for Trevor Lawrence
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 8 2024, 10:34 am
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Coach Doug Pederson tells reporters that, in fact, Trevor Lawrence is trending toward not being able to play on Sunday. Mac Jones expected to get his first start with the #Jaguars. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: There's been no determination yet if Lawrence needs surgery which would likely knock him out for the remainder of the year. The Jaguars are struggling in many areas and their season is circling the drain. Jones will have a touch task this week against the blitzing Vikings defense. He's not recommended as a low-end QB2 option in Week 10.
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Christian McCaffrey expected to play Week 10
limited in practice
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 7 2024, 6:34 pm
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"He's been awesome these last 2 days. Hopefully that continues to go well. I expect to get him out there." - Kyle Shanahan on Christian McCaffrey's status for Sunday (Via Tolbert & Copes) (KNBR on X)
FFToday's Take: McCaffrey has been listed as limited in practice the last two days but it sounds like he's trending towards paying against Tampa Bay in Week 10. How much work he will get is still in question but if he's on the field, fantasy owners should get him in their lineup. Jordan Mason (shoulder) was limited in practice on Thursday as was Deebo Samuel (ribs).
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Tee Higgins listed as Doubtful for Thursday night
Quad injury
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 6 2024, 3:30 pm
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Bengals list Tee Higgins as doubtful to play vs. the Ravens. (Kelsey Conway on X)
FFToday's Take: This will be the fifth game Higgins has missed this season due to injury. His absence will once again bring Mike Gesicki into play as a viable tight end option. Gesicki has excelled in three out of the four games Higgins has missed this season and the Bengals-Ravens game is currently the highest total (53.5) on the Week 10 slate.
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Lamar Jackson does not practice on Tuesday
Ravens host Cincinnati on Thursday night
By: Doug Orth | Nov 5 2024, 5:00 pm
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Lamar Jackson is not practicing Tuesday, which is the Ravens’ only full practice before Thursday night’s game vs. the Bengals.
Jackson was not on the injury report Monday.
Last week, Jackson missed 2 practices due to back/knee injuries. He then recorded a perfect passer rating. (ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley)
FFToday's Take: Jackson finished the team's Week 9 game without incident and posted a perfect passer rating in doing so, so this is likely Baltimore giving him a rest day. Although he did not appear on Monday's practice report, Jackson should be considered good to go - barring a report about a surprise injury - for Thursday against the Cincinnati Bengals. As per usual, he is a great bet to post overall QB1 numbers just about any week he takes the field.
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Drake London dealing with a hip pointer
Made early exit in Week 9
By: Doug Orth | Nov 4 2024, 11:50 pm
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Falcons WR Drake London will have tests done, but the belief is he suffered a hip pointer, source said. While those can be frustrating, they are not long-term issues. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: HC Raheem Morris told reporters London is considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers should expect a week full of limited practices and a questionable tag on Friday, but it seems likely at this point that London will play in Week 10 against the Saints. Darnell Mooney and Kyle Pitts would likely be asked to pick up more of the slack in the passing game if London needs to sit for a week.
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Amari Cooper still day-to-day
Wrist injury sidelined him in Week 9
By: Doug Orth | Nov 4 2024, 11:30 pm
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WR Amari Cooper (wrist) is considered day-to-day, according to Bills head coach Sean McDermott. (WGR 550 - Sal Capaccio)
FFToday's Take: Cooper was a surprise inactive in Week 9 after he was deemed questionable on the team's final injury report following a week full of limited practices. What it means is we will probably need to see at least one full practice this week before we can assume he has a chance to play in Week 10 against the Colts. The lack of activity also isn't helping him build chemistry with his new quarterback, so fantasy managers are advised to keep him on the bench until he shows he is developing a connection with Josh Allen.
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A.J. Brown day-to-day
WR suffered knee injury in Week 9 and did not return
By: Doug Orth | Nov 4 2024, 8:00 pm
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Tests today showed that the knee injury that caused Eagles WR A.J. Brown to leave Sunday’s win over the Jaguars will leave him being considered “day to day”. Eagles breathing a sigh of relief that Brown’s injury is not more serious. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: The day-to-day designation would seem to give Brown a good chance at playing in Week 10 against the Cowboys. However, fantasy managers would be wise to prepare as if he will not be available - as is typically the case with players who do not return to action in the same game in which they get hurt. Brown is always in the fantasy WR1 conversation when he suits up. If he misses Week 10, then DeVonta Smith becomes a top 10-12 option at receiver.
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Dak Prescott out multiple weeks with hamstring injury
Cooper Rush next up on the depth chart
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 4 2024, 1:42 pm
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#Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury was worse than initially feared. He is expected to miss multiple weeks, sources tell me and @TomPelissero.
In fact, this is not looking like a short-term injury. Cooper Rush is the team’s backup. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Dak is currently the QB15 in fantasy points per game but will now be replaced by Cooper Rush with Trey Lance serving as the backup. Rush poseted a 115-1-0 line filling in for Prescott yesterday against the Falcons. He's a low-end QB2 option moving forward with games against PHI, HOU, @WAS, and NYG next on the schedule.
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Brian Robinson Jr. Inactive for Week 9
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 3 2024, 11:20 am
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Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. is inactive today. Commanders expected he would be able to play but the pre-game warmup did not go well. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Over the weekend, it seemed like Robinson was on track to play but his pre-game workout didn't satisfy the coaches and trainers. With Robinson out, the Commanders will lean on Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols to handle the running back work. Ekeler is a viable RB2 option, especially in PPR leagues while McNichols is a low-end Flex option.
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Both Etienne and Bigsby likely to play
Jags have numerous injuries on offense
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 3 2024, 2:09 am
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#Jaguars RB Tank Bigsby (ankle) and RB Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) are both likely to play today, barring a setback, sources say.
It's the same for WR Brian Thomas Jr. (chest), though Gabe Davis (shoulder) appears to be more of a long-shot. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: The Jaguars are dealing with a number of injuries to their offensive personnel but it sounds like both running backs will be active which caps their ceiling. With Gabe Davis likely to miss, expect Parker Washington to get more looks this week against the Eagles who are giving up the 10th most fantasy points to wide receivers.
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Jordan Love expected to start in Week 9
Groin injury
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 2 2024, 12:02 pm
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#Packers QB Jordan Love - who’s listed as questionable with a groin injury - is expected to start Sunday’s game against the #Lions, per sources.
No setbacks or surprises during the week, and Love is ready to roll with the NFC North lead on the line. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Love injured his groin in Week 8 and was obviously limited before giving way to Malik Willis. He'll be a risky start this week in a decent matchup against the Lions.
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DK Metcalf out for Week 9 with knee injury
Seahawks have a bye in Week 10
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 1 2024, 3:55 pm
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Seahawks have ruled out WR DK Metcalf for Sunday's game: (Bob Codotta on X)
FFToday's Take: This will be Metcalf's second missed game in a row with a knee issue. The Seahawks have a bye in Week 10, so the earliest we'll see Metcalf back on the field is Week 11 against the 49ers. Jake Bobo stepped into Metcalf's role last week, playing 76.5% of the snaps but only had 1 target. He won't be a recommended fantasy play against the Rams.
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Tee Higgins listed as Doubtful for Week 9
Quad injury
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 1 2024, 12:27 pm
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Bengals WR Tee Higgins and LT Orlando Brown Jr. will both be doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Raiders game, coach Zac Taylor said.
S Geno Stone and DE Sam Hubbard should be good to go, Taylor said. (Ben Baby on X)
FFToday's Take: Higgins injured his quad in practice last Friday and is now likely to miss his second straight game. With Higgins out last week, Andrei Iosivas played the majority of snaps with Jermaine Burton and Trenton Irwin splitting the third wide receiver role. The Bengals are also capable of running more two-TE sets with Higgins out.
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Tyrone Tracy Jr. expected to clear concussion protocol
Should play in Week 9
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 1 2024, 11:38 am
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Tyrone Tracy Jr. is progressing again today. Barring an unexpected setback, the #Giants’ top RB is expected to be cleared from the concussion protocol and start Sunday. (Pat Leonard on X)
FFToday's Take: We've seen Tracy take over the Giants backfield at times including last week when he finished with a 20-145-1, 2-5-0 line against the Steelers. Assuming he gets cleared, he should be lead back in Week 9 against the Commanders and be in the high-end RB2 mix with Devin Singletary working in a backup role.
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Puka Nacua added to injury report, knee
Limited in practice on Thursday
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 31 2024, 7:15 pm
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Rams WR Puka Nacua was scheduled for his weekly press conference today, but was not able to do it because he left practice with a knee injury, per a team official. He will be listed as “limited” on the injury report. McVay next speaks tomorrow. This is the same knee as was previously injured, per team official. (Jourdan Rodrigue on X)
FFToday's Take: Not great. We'll have a better idea of the seriousness of Puka knee injury after practice tomorrow. He posted a 7-106-0 line last week after missing much of the season with a knee injury suffered in Week 1. The Rams visit the Seahawks in Week 9.
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DeAndre Hopkins expected to play more in Week 9
Limited to 23 snaps in KC debut in Week 8
By: Doug Orth | Oct 29 2024, 9:50 pm
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DeAndre Hopkins made his Chiefs debut on Sunday, playing 23 of Kansas City’s 72 offensive snaps in the 27-20 victory. Hopkins caught two of his three targets for 29 yards in the contest. In his Monday news conference, head coach Andy Reid said Hopkins looked good in his first game with the club.
“He was chomping at the bit on the sideline wanting to play and at the same time, knowing that he didn’t have all of it down so there was a patience there. But he was into the game and I think you’ll be able to see more this next game," Reid said. (Pro Football Talk - Mike Florio)
FFToday's Take: A receiver should never be expected to play a full allotment of snaps in the same week he is acquired in a trade, so it did not come as a surprise that he logged only 23 snaps in Week 8. The good news is he will have a full week of practice heading into the Chiefs' Week 9 tilt against the Bucs, who have surrendered eight touchdowns to receivers over the last four games. Hopkins' fantasy managers should feel good about his ability to serve as a WR3 with upside this week.
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Tyrone Tracy in concussion protocol
Week 9 status in doubt
By: Doug Orth | Oct 29 2024, 9:40 pm
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Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. told me as he was exiting the locker room that he is in the concussion protocol, so he was unavailable to answer questions due to the protocol's policy.
Career night with 145 yards and a TD in losing effort. (NorthJersey.com - Art Stapleton)
FFToday's Take: Tracy was injured late in Monday night's loss to the Steelers. The fact he suffered his brain injury on a Monday night gives him one less day to clear the five-step protocol before Sunday's tilt against the Commanders. Players can progress through the protocol in less than five days (as Marvin Harrison Jr. did recently), but it does not happen very often. Devin Singletary would be in line to make another start if Tracy is ruled out.
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