Footballguys #151 - 9/20 - News & Notes From Around The League

To unsubscribe {EMAIL} from these mailings, click [here](. --- [Footballguys.com]( Volume 19, #151 -- Wednesday Night, September 20th, 2017 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email --------------------------------------------------------------- [Week 3 on DRAFT]( Two weeks in. How do your fantasy teams look? Major injuries to David Johnson and Odell Beckham Jr and bizarre results from top picks like Ezekiel Elliott and Le'Veon Bell have a lot of owners confused - wishing they could draft from scratch. They can on [DRAFT](. [DRAFT]( has live weekly snake drafts at different price points ($1-$1,000) and sizes (H2H - 10 team leagues). Drafts are fast and fun with 5-player rosters and a 30 second pick clock. Most drafts take just minutes to complete and test your ability to think on your feet. Looking for something a little different than a standard league? [DRAFT]( is running a H2H bracket tournament that kicks off on Sunday. It's $6 to enter and the winner takes $1,500. Advance through round 3 to win cash. Download [DRAFT]( today and make a deposit to get a free $3 entry. --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Folks, Good Thursday to you. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [Get The Lineup Dominator for Mobile Now!]( If you're looking for a mobile app to help you dominate your league and set the best lineup each week, the Footballguys Lineup Dominator is your ticket. We bring next level projections, value algorithms and analysis to help you Dominate. It's just $4.99 and available in the iTunes and Google Play stores. B. [Rotogrinders Footballguys Daily Fantasy Hour](=) Join our Buddy Dan Back of Rotogrinders and Footballguys Staffers Austin Lee and John Lee as they break down what you need for Week 3. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi unable to practice](#1) 2. [CLE - RB Isaiah Crowell wants more work](#2) 3. [GB - WR Jordy Nelson practices in full](#3) 4. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford puts in limited practice](#4) 5. [SEA - No practice for TE Jimmy Graham](#5) 6. [BAL - RB Terrance West not at practice](#6) 7. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert a no-go Wednesday](#7) 8. [IND - QB Andrew Luck still not ready to practice](#8) 9. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley hopes to play](#9) 10. [HOU - WR Will Fuller ruled out for Week 3](#10) 11. [TEN - RB DeMarco Murray sits out](#11) 12. [CHI - WR Markus Wheaton hopeful for Week 3](#12) 13. [GB - WR Randall Cobb does not practice](#13) 14. [TEN - WR Eric Decker, WR Rishard Matthews to start](#14) 15. [NYG - TE Evan Engram listed as limited](#15) 16. [TEN - WR Taywan Taylor might see more work](#16) 17. [TEN - WR Corey Davis out for Week 3](#17) 18. [CHI - RB Jordan Howard limited in practice](#18) 19. [NYG - Odell Beckham limited Wednesday](#19) 20. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson takes part in practice](#20) 21. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed sits out Wednesday](#21) 22. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker limited in practice](#22) 23. [DEN - WR Demaryius Thomas limited](#23) 24. [PIT - TE Jesse James unable to practice](#24) 25. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger rested Wednesday](#25) 26. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy gets day off to rest](#26) 27. [BUF - TE Charles Clay limited in practice](#27) 28. [JAX - Full practice for WR Allen Hurns](#28) 29. [JAX - QB Blake Bortles has full practice](#29) 30. [CAR - QB Cam Newton limited Wednesday](#30) 31. [CAR - WR Kelvin Benjamin held out of practice](#31) 32. [MIA - No practice Wednesday for WR Jarvis Landry](#32) 33. [NE - RB Rex Burkhead absent from practice Wednesday](#33) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi unable to practice](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins RB [Jay Ajayi](=) (knee) was unable to practice Wednesday, Sept. 20, due to a knee ailment. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's probably just a day of rest for Ajayi. Against the Jets in Week 3, Ajayi is a must-start RB1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [CLE - RB Isaiah Crowell wants more work]( Source: The Chronicle-Telegram - Scott Petrak Cleveland Browns RB [Isaiah Crowell](=) reportedly asked head coach Hue Jackson about the lack of carries through two games, and said Jackson told him he wants to get Crowell the ball more often. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Crowell's snap count went from 52 in Week 1 to only 32 in Week 2, and he only has 27 carries in two games so far this season. He could be the bellcow for the Browns if called upon with a workload that includes 20-plus carries a game. Instead, Crowell is barely being used compared to what some fantasy owners expected before the season started. So far in 2017, the Colts have only allowed an average of 73.0 rushing yards per game. Crowell has a tougher than some think matchup in Week 3, and we can only recommend him as a RB2/flex option for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [GB - WR Jordy Nelson practices in full]( Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein Green Bay Packers WR [Jordy Nelson](=) (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Great news for the Packers here. Against the Bengals in Week 3, Nelson is a WR2 with upside for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford puts in limited practice](=) Source: PewterReport.com Minnesota Vikings QB [Sam Bradford](=) (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Things are trending towards Bradford playing in Week 3. If he does get back out there after missing last week's game against the Steelers, Bradford could elevate the play of the pass catchers on the roster. Guys like WR Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs and TE Kyle Rudolph would benefit from Bradford's return. Check back Friday to see which way his status is trending for Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [SEA - No practice for TE Jimmy Graham]( Source: Seahawks Wire - Liz Mathews Seattle Seahawks TE [Jimmy Graham](=) (ankle) was held out of practice Wednesday, Sept. 20, with a sprained ankle. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's not just the ankle, Graham is likely to be a game-time decision due to knee issues as well. Fantasy owners need to make other plans if they had Graham as their top tight end. Not only is he battling multiple injuries, the Seahawks offense hasn't looked great so far in 2017. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [BAL - RB Terrance West not at practice]( Source: The Baltimore Sun - Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Ravens RB [Terrance West](=) (thigh) was unable to practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Monitor West's practice status as the week goes on. If he's unable to play against the Jaguars in Week 3, the team would turn to Buck Allen for a larger role. It would also create more of an opportunity for Alex Collins in the Ravens backfield. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert a no-go Wednesday](=) Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Bengals TE [Tyler Eifert](=) (knee, back) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Things are looking bleak for the Bengals offense, and Eifert is a player many fantasy owners might have already moved on from for better options on the waiver wire. If Eifert does play against the Packers in Week 3, consider him only as a TE2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [IND - QB Andrew Luck still not ready to practice]( Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport Indianapolis Colts QB [Andrew Luck](=) (shoulder) will not practice at all prior to the team's Week 3 game versus the Cleveland Browns. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's going to be some time before we see Luck back on the practice field...let alone the playing field for the Colts. At this point, a return in Week 5 or Week 6 seems a bit outlandish. Perhaps something will hint towards which direction the team goes in the near future. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley hopes to play]( Source: ESPN.com - John Keim Washington Redskins RB [Rob Kelley](=) (rib) said he hopes to play in Week 3 even though he is dealing with a rib injury he suffered in Week 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He said he will wear a pad over his ribs to protect them if he is active for Week 3. If Kelley plays, it hurts the fantasy value of Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [HOU - WR Will Fuller ruled out for Week 3](=) Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans WR [Will Fuller](=) (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 3 against the New England Patriots. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Just when you thought the speedy, second-year WR could get back out there this week. The Texans will continue to pepper DeAndre Hopkins with targets, and no other receiver on the team is worth considering for fantasy owners in Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. TEN - RB DeMarco Murray sits out Source: NFL Tennessee Titans RB [DeMarco Murray](=) (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Get Derrick Henry ready if you've got him. With Murray still slowed by this hamstring that has bothered him since the preseason, it opens up a huge role for Henry. If Murray sits against the Seahawks, plug in Henry as a low-end RB1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [CHI - WR Markus Wheaton hopeful for Week 3](=) Source: ChicagoBears.com - Larry Mayer Chicago Bears WR [Markus Wheaton](=) (finger) said Wednesday, Sept. 20, that he is hopeful of making his team debut in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It would be a revenge game for Wheaton against his old team the Steelers. Even if he does play, we're not expecting Wheaton to exact much revenge on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [GB - WR Randall Cobb does not practice]( Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein Green Bay Packers WR [Randall Cobb](=) (chest) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cobb is getting some rest on Wednesday but could practice later in the week and play on Sunday. Geronimo Allison would be the no3 wide receiver for the Packers if Cobb was unable to go against the Bengals. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [TEN - WR Eric Decker, WR Rishard Matthews to start]() Source: ESPN.com - Cameron Wolfe Tennessee Titans WRs [Eric Decker](=) and [Rishard Matthews](=) are set to start in Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks with rookie WR [Corey Davis](=) (hamstring) sidelined. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Neither Decker or Matthews are likely to do much against the Seahawks on Sunday. It helps that they're at home in Week 3, but fantasy owners should just consider either one a WR3 or flex play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [NYG - TE Evan Engram listed as limited]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants TE [Evan Engram](=) (concussion) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Engram is in the concussion protocol, and part of that includes wearing a helmet and observing practice. It's Wednesday and Engram is limited, so that's a good sign for his availability in Week 3 although he's certainly not guaranteed to play. The Giants offense is struggling, but the rookie TE from Ole Miss has eight catches for 93 yards and a touchdown in two games. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [TEN - WR Taywan Taylor might see more work]() Source: ESPN.com - Cameron Wolfe Tennessee Titans WR [Taywan Taylor](=) might see a bump in reps in practice this week with WR [Corey Davis](=) (hamstring) already ruled out for Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Western Kentucky product was a third-round pick for the Titans this year. We like his game, and Taylor is dynamic after the catch. The rookie has a tough matchup against the Seahawks, so we're not starting him...just monitoring him in dynasty leagues we've got him in. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [TEN - WR Corey Davis out for Week 3]() Source: ESPN.com - Cameron Wolfe Tennessee Titans WR [Corey Davis](=) (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 20, and he has already been ruled out for the Week 3 game against the Seattle Seahawks. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Without Davis, the Titans passing attack will turn to Eric Decker and Rishard Matthews more. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [CHI - RB Jordan Howard limited in practice]( Source: ChicagoBears.com Chicago Bears RB [Jordan Howard](=) (shoulder) practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Howard's shoulder bothered him in Week 2 against the Bucs, and he only rushed for seven yards on nine carries. While Howard is banged up, it has created more opportunity for rookie RB Tarik Cohen. We'll see if Howard can practice fully later in the week and look more like the running back we expected this week against the Steelers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NYG - Odell Beckham limited Wednesday]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants WR [Odell Beckham Jr](=). (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beckham was eased back into the lineup in Week 2 against the Lions, playing only 34 snaps on Monday night. If he gets through practice this week with no setbacks, Beckham should be able to do more. The Giants offense is rough, but Beckham could still perform like a low-end WR1 against the Eagles in Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson takes part in practice]() Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins RB [Chris Thompson](=) (back) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thompson should've been added via the waiver wire if he wasn't drafted in your league. With Rob Kelley (ribs) a bit banged up, we could see the team turn to Thompson a bit more. He's their receiving back, and he's clearly got the ability to make a house call anytime he touches the rock...and from anywhere on the field. Thompson is a RB3/flex play against the Raiders in Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed sits out Wednesday]() Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins TE [Jordan Reed](=) (rib, sternum) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Reed is 'not healthy right now' according to Jay Gruden, but the veteran tight end might be healthy enough to play on Sunday against the Raiders. Fantasy owners should've been prepared for this already as Reed has always had an injury history. If he plays, Reed is a TE1 for fantasy purposes. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker limited in practice](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker](=) (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Things could be great for Parker in Week 3 against the Jets after a disappointing day versus Casey Hayward (Chargers) in Week 2. Parker makes a nice WR2 for fantasy owners and DFS players need to find a way to get him into the lineup. Make sure he practices fully on Friday before starting him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [DEN - WR Demaryius Thomas limited]() Source: The Denver Post - Nicki Jhabvala Denver Broncos WR [Demaryius Thomas](=) (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas was out on the practice field, so that's a good sign. Make sure he's able to get in a full practice on Friday before starting him in Week 3 against the Bills. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [PIT - TE Jesse James unable to practice]() Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers TE [Jesse James](=) (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If James can play against the Bears, he could be a sneaky fantasy play for owners in need of help. The Bears gave up a big game to Austin Hooper (Falcons) in Week 1, and they almost got burned by Cameron Brate (Buccaneers) in Week 2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger rested Wednesday]() Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger](=) (rest) was given the day off to rest at practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No big deal and something we're likely to see every week for the veteran quarterback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy gets day off to rest]( Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills RB [LeSean McCoy](=) (rest) was given the day off to rest on Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McCoy was bottled up against the Panthers in Week 2...just like the Broncos bottled up Ezekiel Elliott this past weekend. Denver's defense is once again going to try and contain an elite-level rushing attack by taking on McCoy in Week 3. Fantasy owners should start him as an RB1 but lower expectations due to the matchup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [BUF - TE Charles Clay limited in practice]( Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills TE [Charles Clay](=) (knee) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Clay might be in for a day against the Broncos in Week 3. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor will be running for his life against a ferocious Broncos defense, and a relief-valve receiver like Clay could get quite a few targets. That being said, Clay is a high-end TE2 in fantasy this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [JAX - Full practice for WR Allen Hurns]() Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Allen Hurns](=) (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jaguars don't want to go to the air if they don't have to. That makes Hurns a WR4/flex play for fantasy owners in Week 3 against the Ravens. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [JAX - QB Blake Bortles has full practice]() Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars QB [Blake Bortles](=) (wrist) participated fully in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jaguars won't go to Bortles and the passing game much if they can help it. They want to run the ball and play great defense to have a chance at beating the Ravens on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [CAR - QB Cam Newton limited Wednesday](=) Source: Charlotte Observer - Jourdan Rodrigue Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton](=) (shoulder, ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] As Newton continues to come back from his shoulder problem, he could continue to improve. Things have looked a little off with Newton this year as he gets used to the new weapons around him on offense and how best to use them. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [CAR - WR Kelvin Benjamin held out of practice](=) Source: Charlotte Observer - Jourdan Rodrigue Carolina Panthers WR [Kelvin Benjamin](=) (knee) was not a participant in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Benjamin could just be getting some rest here. Check back on his status Friday before you plug him into your lineup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [MIA - No practice Wednesday for WR Jarvis Landry]( Source: The Palm Beach Post - Jason Lieser Miami Dolphins WR [Jarvis Landry](=) (undisclosed) sat out of practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Landry had a knee issue listed on last Friday's injury report, but there's no way of telling if this is related to that. It could be the Dolphins are just giving him a day of rest. Against a terrible Jets team in Week 3, Landry should perform like a WR3/flex play at least. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 33. [NE - RB Rex Burkhead absent from practice Wednesday]( Source: NESN.com - Zack Cox New England Patriots RB [Rex Burkhead](=) (rib) was not at practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watch to see if Burkhead can practice later in the week. If he's able to play in Week 3 against the Texans, Burkhead would only be a what-the-heck flex for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J = --- Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! Get your 3 Free Downloads [here](=). You are currently subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =